Guests say
Hillside Cottage in Keswick receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and stunning views of the surrounding fells. Guests appreciate the modern decor, comfortable beds, and well-equipped facilities, making it an excellent base for exploring the Lake District. The location is peaceful yet within walking distance of Keswick and local attractions. While some found the property a little tricky to find and noted the absence of a dishwasher or smart TV, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The property is praised for its great location, offering easy access to Keswick and beautiful walks from the door. Some mention it is slightly on the outskirts, but this is offset by the peaceful setting and proximity to transport links.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's comfort, including spacious rooms, cosy atmosphere, and comfortable beds. Only minor issues, such as initial difficulty warming the house in very cold weather, are noted.
The cottage is described as well equipped and modern, with amenities such as a wood-burning stove and ample parking. Some guests noted the lack of a dishwasher and a smart TV, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as wine and chocolate on arrival; however, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
This spacious holiday home offers luxurious living with excellent interior design and all the right ingredients for an unforgettable stay close to Keswick town centre.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 36" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, DVDs, Books, Games, Woodburner
Dining room: Patio Doors To Conservatory
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
Conservatory.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and picnic bench. Bike/canoe store. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.. This beautiful detached property has been fully renovated in 2019 combining contemporary styling with the high end look you would get from a modern hotel, but with all the freedom you would expect from a large family home. This stunning house, set in landscaped gardens, offers plenty of outdoor space. The property has been transformed into a desirable Keswick retreat with surrounding mountain views.
Hillside Cottage can comfortably sleep up to four adults and two children in three good sized bedrooms. A lot of thought and care has gone into the finish of the interior design and it has been furnished with guest comfort high on the list of priorities. The owners’ also provide a complimentary bottle of wine with tea, coffee and biscuits. The ground floor has been turned into a great social living space complete with a comfortable living room and a wood burner for those cosy nights by the fire. The spacious dining room is a great social area, just perfect for a family feast which leads to a conservatory with additional seating, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine, watching the birds in the garden and soaking up the lovely view of Latrigg.
If you like outdoor adventure including climbing, walking and cycling you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells. Nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. If you want to leave the car behind you can walk directly from the cottage to Castlerigg Stone Circle in about 15 minutes.
Keswick is a vibrant market town with a great outdoor market and plenty of places to eat and drink as well as deli’s, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. It’s bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands. If you like culture check out the Theatre By The Lake, 1¾ miles away, with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. For family fun why not try Puzzling Place, 1½ miles away, which is a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world. For a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours, both just 9 miles away. If you fancy a round of golf, Keswick Golf Club is just 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (21)
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Giles
We very much enjoyed our stay at Hillside. The cottage is spacious, very clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable. It is approximately a 25 minute walk into Keswick along a disused railway line. Keswick has lovely shops, pubs and restaurants. The cottage is ideal to explore the local area and we did three fantastic walks without having to take the car out. Catbells utilising the lake launches being a highlight. We will be looking to book again.
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Paul Waterhouse
lovely big house with everthing you need beatiful views all round nice big garden to sit out comfy beds and two bathrooms tv could do with updating needs a wifi stick otherwise we had a wonderful stay
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Nicola Baldwin
Lovely cottage, beautifully clean. Great base for walks and days out.