Guests say
Helvellyn House in Keswick is a spacious, well-equipped cottage praised for its excellent location close to town and local attractions. Guests consistently highlight its comfort, modern amenities, and suitability for families and groups. The property is generally very clean and well maintained, with only minor issues occasionally noted and quickly resolved. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs have been appreciated by guests, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, the cottage offers a welcoming and convenient base for exploring Keswick and the surrounding area.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well presented, with only a few minor comments about dust or cleaning details. The high standard of cleanliness is maintained even with frequent bookings.
The location is frequently described as ideal, with easy access to Keswick town centre, parks, and walking routes. Guests appreciate the short walk to amenities and the peaceful yet central setting.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and a homely atmosphere. The house accommodates groups and families well, with plenty of space for all.
The cottage is very well equipped, with modern kitchens, bathrooms, and ample storage. Minor maintenance issues (e.g., a stiff door, missing bath plug, or heating instructions) were noted but resolved promptly or described as easy fixes.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs and Christmas hampers, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Helvellyn House is in an ideal location near to Keswick town centre, surrounded by beautiful scenery, some on view from the bedroom windows..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Sky, Sky Sports, BT Sports, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Wine Cooler, Coffee Machine, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Smart TV
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small, enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This contemporary large home, renovated in 2021, and features beautiful interior design that flows through every room. Each has been decorated with great care and attention to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Sleeping up to 8 adults, this property is very well equipped, offering four double bedrooms (two with kingsize beds) and two twin bedrooms, which makes it perfect for families and multiple couples. Featuring two separate living rooms, both with large Smart TVs. The first, a cosy snug with an open fire, while the second is adjacent with extra seating to serve as a great day room or perhaps a kids den. The central hub of this house is the fantastic open plan kitchen/dining room which boasts high specification appliances.
If you like outdoor adventures such as walking, cycling, and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg, Catbells, Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. You can easily walk into Keswick town centre and leave the car behind. You have just a 5-minute stroll into the town centre, Keswick which is vibrant and has a great outdoor market and plenty of places to eat and drink. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops, and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands, along with plenty of delis, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. Famous for its narrow streets and courtyards, this traditional market town is one not to be missed.
If you like culture, check out the Theatre by the Lake, 1½ miles, with award-winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater, 1¾ miles, where you can hire a rowing boat. For family fun just over a mile away, why not try Puzzling Place, a mind-boggling attraction based on optical illusions, or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world? Or, for a wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, or The Lakes Distillery, offering daily tasting and tours, both 8 miles away.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (26)
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Susan McNabb
The house is in a great location, easy to walk into Keswick town centre. It is spacious with great bathrooms, bedrooms and living spaces. Kitchen is spacious and great for social eating. Only complaint is the “outside space” which shows as part of its amenities. The space is small, however the seating was mouldy and really unkempt and not looked after. The table was the same. The area needs painting and a couple of pots would have made it a much nicer area. We could not sit outside and enjoy the great weather, which was a real shame
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Confirmed Guest
A comfortable and spacious house in an excellent position for Keswick town centre and local walks
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Confirmed Guest
Once settled everything was fine. We are elderly and spent quite a time working out how to use kitchen equipment, and had difficulty with the security lock., and shower drain was blocked in 1st floor bathroom .Staff very helpful and this was dealt with the same day. The house is very well equipped and very tasteful ..Would return again.