Guests say
Lealholme is a charming, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful village setting, ideal for dog owners and those seeking easy access to Keswick and the Lake District. Guests praise the comfortable beds, excellent shower, and the proximity to a friendly local pub. The enclosed garden and thoughtful touches like a ready-laid fire are appreciated. While some mention areas needing a little TLC and occasional farm smells, the overall experience is positive, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a few noted musty smells, dust, and areas needing a deeper clean or refresh, particularly in the hallway and bathroom.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, village charm, proximity to Keswick, and easy access to walks and a welcoming pub. Some mention the farm next door, but this does not detract significantly from the overall appeal.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy living room with a log burner, and a great shower. A few note the need for mattress or sofa updates, but comfort is generally rated highly.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen, and has useful features like off-street parking and an enclosed garden. Some minor maintenance issues are mentioned, such as a broken blind, heating quirks, and the need for updated furnishings.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a fire laid on arrival and a Christmas tree during the festive season. Please note, these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
For those who are looking to unwind in simple village life, Lealholme offers you just that and a little bit more.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone. . Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Prominently looking over the village green, and within touching distance of the Skiddaw massif, this link detached property is in the perfect location to explore the north western fells of the Lake District. Located in the heart of the village, with the village farm adjacent, the property offers access onto miles of quiet footpaths and local fells including little-known routes up Skiddaw and the back of the Blencathra massif. The beautiful beck, with its resident ducks, flows through the village and provides a great place for kids and dogs to cool off on warm days. The property is also only a few miles away from the historic market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, which can both be easily accessed by bus, and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Lealholme provides spacious and comfortable, single-storey accommodation, and has the added benefit of level access and wide doors. Tastefully decorated throughout, and with an enclosed garden, with double wrought iron gates, which provides parking and makes the perfect sun trap to sit and relax, perhaps whilst enjoying a purchase from the Lakes Distillery just down the road! The well-equipped, contemporary kitchen has slate tiled floors, Denby crockery, quality cutlery and utensils and an alcove, complete with a large electric range cooker. This fully central heated home from home, offers a large comfortable living/dining room with original pitch pine panelling, stone mullioned and sash windows offers a cosy and welcoming environment, complete with a wood burner. Lealholme also boasts a large walk-in shower with a Softstone base and a double shower head.
The village is situated in the north of the Lake District National Park, and is also just a short drive to Carlisle and the Scottish borders - it couldn’t be easier to explore the area. Bassenthwaite is a real community village which hosts an annual duck race, frequent pub quizzes and a vibrant, active local church arranging village fates, sports days and even Morris dancing. This beautiful cottage is just over a mile away from Bassenthwaite Lake, where fishing and sailing are available, or for nature lovers a walk up to the osprey viewpoints is well worth the effort. The property is ideally located for cyclists, with rides including the C2C and Cumbria Way routes, along with off-road trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest. However you choose to spend your stay, this is a perfect location to make the most of the Lake District. There is a dog-friendly, village pub serving food, just a short walk away, whilst Armathwaite Hall hotel and spa, Ravenstone lodge and Castle Inn all provide alternatives within 2 miles. Beach 18 miles. Shop ½ mile (seasonal) or 7 miles (open all year), pub 200 yards, restaurant 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (26)
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Alan Thorburn
Beautiful cottage in an ideal location for a short drive into Keswick. Nice pub only 2 mins walk away and nice short walks close to cottage. Cottage had everything required (especially number of glassware - always seems to be an issue I other places stayed!). No issues at all. Will be back!
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Lesley Thomas
When we arrived at the Lealholme the cottage smelt musty, it is a lovely cottage but could do with some tlc. The wood panelling grubby and scratches in places especially the hallway. Think it could do with a deep clean, we had to wipe some areas down, especially the bathroom. Carpet in hallway has ripples in it. The gate to the driveway is very narrow, so if you have a large car you have to be very careful. We enjoyed our holiday. It is a shame that the cottage had these problems as it is a lovely cottage.
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Debbie Rowlands
Another excellent visit to Lealholme I can only give 'good' for local amenities as the nearest shop is 6 miles away Keswick or cockermouth which some people may find a problem although there is a camp site down the lane that does very basic stuff like bread and milk We have no complaints about this though as we love the quiet and are more than happy to travel for our shopping The local pub does excellent food