Guests say
Millie's Cottage in Keswick is highly praised for its excellent location, being just a short walk from the town centre and Derwent Water. Guests consistently highlight the cottage's well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, and comfortable living spaces. Many appreciate the attention to detail and the warm, cosy atmosphere. While most reviews note a high standard of cleanliness, a few mention minor lapses. Parking can be a little tricky due to narrow streets, but is generally manageable. Overall, guests enjoy a memorable and convenient stay, with many returning for repeat visits.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented, though a few noted issues such as damp-smelling towels, a dirty air fryer, and occasional missed spots (e.g., under sofa cushions, dead flies in a bedroom). These were exceptions rather than the norm, but do indicate occasional lapses.
The location is frequently described as excellent, with easy access to Keswick town centre and local attractions. The only minor drawback mentioned is the challenge of on-street parking, but this did not significantly detract from guests' experiences.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as comfortable, warm, and cosy, with good-sized bedrooms, modern bathrooms, and a pleasant living area. The property is suitable for families and groups, with thoughtful touches contributing to a homely feel.
The cottage is very well equipped, featuring a modern kitchen, dishwasher, washer/dryer, air fryer, and games. Maintenance issues were rare and quickly resolved (e.g., fridge replacement). Some minor complaints included a faulty cafetiere and limited dishwasher tablets.
Attention to detail is noted, with guests appreciating the provision of games, information about the area, and well-stocked amenities. However, there is no mention of gifts or welcome packs, so guests should not expect these as standard.
About this property
Refurbished to a good standard to offer comfortable accommodation and enjoy the amenities of Keswick town centre, only a few minutes level walk away..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DAB Radio, Gas Fire
Kitchen: Smart Speaker, Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 24" Freeview Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Cot. . Small yard. On road parking. Visit England 4 Star.. Millie’s Cottage is a comfortable mid-terraced stone fronted cottage with gas central heating, offering an ideal base to enjoy the popular market town of Keswick, which is only a few minutes’ walk away. Local convenience stores provide a range of essentials, with the larger shops not far away. It is easy to get to the river and Fitz Park with its tennis courts, bowling, playground, museum, cricket ground and BMX track for the more adventurous!
Walking into the hallway you are greeted with a tree mural on which to hang your coats. Going through into the dining room there is a large OS map to help you plan your time in Keswick and the living has a gas fire and large bay window which gets the late afternoon sun. The fully equipped contemporary kitchen is off the dining room, with the rear door opening out onto a small yard with some seating.
Going upstairs from the hallway is the recently refurbished family bathroom, with deep bath and drench shower. Along the landing is a single bedroom then at the front of the house is the double room with kingsize bed. Continuing up steep turning stairs you get to the top single bedroom with views over Keswick town and the fells beyond. To the rear of the cottage is the shower room with quadrant cubicle with drench shower.
With its cinema, theatre, market, museums, climbing centres, rowing boats, playground, crazy golf as well as varied shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs Keswick town really does offer something for everyone. There are many walks that you can do straight from Millie’s Cottage and the fells are easily accessible for both walking, mountain biking and climbing. There is plenty to do in Keswick throughout the year and whatever the weather. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (22)
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Susan Williams
This is the third time we have stayed in Millies Cottage so sure evidence that we like it. However this time I was disappointed to find a dirty air fryer, a scrap of toilet roll in one of the bathrooms, (surely a nice gesture would be to have a loo roll in each provided at the start of each stay), and only one dishwasher tablet. Some of us don't have dishwashers at home so would have to buy more than we need if we wanted to use the luxury 'only on holiday' facility, for the price we pay for the cottage it would not be much to ask for one tablet for each days stay. Other than those 3 things we love it there!
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Margaret Knight
This is the second time we have stayed at Millie's Cottage. We will stay again. Brilliant, spotlessly clean.
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Confirmed Guest
This is a very well thought out and equipped cottage for a stay in the Lake District. All three bedrooms have good size wardrobes with plenty of clothes hangers. The galley style kitchen had all the facilities we could possibly need for our holiday. It was warm and cosy for our February stay and made us feel welcome. Handily it is only a few minutes walk away from the centre of town and while we were there there was plenty of on street parking for both our vehicles. We would definitely recommend Millie’s Cottage and hope to return for our next Lakeland break.