Guests say
The Tottsie is a charming cottage praised for its stunning views, cosy fire, and tranquil location near Keswick. Guests appreciate the proximity to good pubs and scenic walks. While the property's traditional character and amenities are well-liked, some guests suggest improvements in cleanliness and maintenance.
Several reviews mention that the cottage could benefit from a more thorough cleaning, with specific references to dust, grubbiness, and dog hair. These issues suggest that cleanliness is somewhat below average.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, stunning views, and proximity to Keswick, good pubs, and scenic walks like Cat Bells. It is considered a great spot for a peaceful retreat.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the fire. However, some discomfort is noted due to issues with the bathroom facilities, affecting the overall comfort score.
The cottage offers appreciated amenities like a dishwasher and washing machine. However, guests report maintenance issues with bathroom fixtures, lack of drying options for clothes, and insufficient hot water, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
With plenty of original features, this terraced cottage enjoys fell views and is just 8 miles from the popular town of Keswick.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 23" TV, TV, Freesat, DVD Player, Playstation 1, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Economy 7 central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and WI-FI included. Initial logs for wood burner included. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. On road parking in lay by, unloading at door. No smoking. Please note: There are some uneven floors in the property, and a low doorway on the first floor. The garden is situated at the front, at the end of the row of cottages.. Within a row of just five 17th-century terraced cottages, The Tottsie has bundles of character and original features, which help this holiday cottage stand out from the crowd. Sleeping up to four guests, this property is ideal for both families and couples. Its quiet location means that you can escape your busy life and retreat to the countryside in no time. The ground floor features an open plan living and dining room which has been refurbished in 2021, complete with a cosy wood burner and open views across gardens and fields at the rear. Also on the ground floor is a well-equipped kitchen and a modern family bathroom. Upstairs, you will find the bedrooms and a shower room, and you will soon realise why this property is one to remember. Just take a look out of either of the bedroom windows and behold the stunning sight towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Borrowdale Valley and many of the iconic north-western Lakeland fells. You will never tire of waking up to that view every morning. The property also benefits from a large, private lawned garden, which is at the end of the row of cottages, complete with patio and garden furniture. Because of the open nature of the surrounding landscape, the garden is a great place to relax in, soak up the sun and enjoy the wildlife and views all around. Immediately behind the property is a dense wood with red squirrels and birds of prey. From the top you have stunning views to Skiddaw, one of the highest fells in the Lake District National Park.
You have two local pubs within a couple of miles serving good food and an excellent selection of locally produced ales. Also within a couple of miles is The Lakes Distillery which offers tasting tours and produces fine whisky, gin and vodka, this is always a hit with the adults. For the family, why not try the Lake District Wildlife Park with over 100 species of animals. Further afield you are just 8 miles from the popular town of Keswick on the shores of Derwentwater, which offers an abundance of shopping and dining experiences, as well as a variety of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions, including Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. The Theatre by the Lake offers award-winning arts and drama, and the mind-boggling world of the Puzzling Place is fun for all ages. Take a trip to Cockermouth, 7½ miles, the birthplace of William Wordsworth. Whether you want relaxation, adventure or family fun, The Tottsie is a great choice for your next Cumbrian holiday. Beach 16 miles. Shop 6 miles, pub and restaurant 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Rear garden is not for this property.
Please use the front garden by going under the carport to access. The garden is 25 yards from the front door at the end of the row - it has No. 2 on the gate.
There are steps within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (12)
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Sara
Beautiful cottage, stunning views, cosy fire, comfy bed, good location, tranquil. The sun inn do lovely food. Keswick isn't too far away with lots of good pubs and cafes there. Cat bells is a beautiful walk, with stunning views and not too energetic.
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Beth
The Tottsie is a beautiful cottage. On arrival, the cottage was clean and instructions for arrival and key collection were clear and easy to follow. The views are stunning, so many walks straight from the front door! Comfortable beds and everything that we needed. We’ve had a really lovely stay and will definitely be back! We also highly recommend the Sun Inn - stunning pub!
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage is wonderfully old, quirky and cosy and quite well equipped, the views are stunning and we would return. There is however some issues that we feel need addressing to make the stay more comfortable, there is a wonderful large bathroom downstairs with a roll top stand alone bath which I was looking forward to having a nice soak in but the plug doesn’t close, also when trying to shower in there with the shower that’s connected to the taps I was worried about soaking the floor as there is no curtain and while trying to squat down to prevent spraying the room with water I ended up knocking the taps with my elbow which wasn’t great as I got sprayed with very hot water, plus there is no shelf or stand or ledge or anything whatsoever to put shampoos etc on close to the bath and with the style of bathtub being high/deep it’s difficult to reach down onto the floor for them, also the sink in that bathroom has a broken plug which is stuck fast in the hole and the water can’t drain away properly or be closed, there is a small shower room and toilet etc upstairs but the shower isn’t attached to the wall so that is awkward aswell. It’s great that there is a dishwasher and washing machine especially as we were staying for two weeks and had some wet weather so I did do some laundry but without a tumble dryer it seemed almost pointless as there was no way of drying the clothes (there was a very small inadequate clothes airer)and although we didn’t need the storage heaters on I ended up purposely putting them on just to dry the clothes off nearby on the airer in batches and kept rotating them. Also I’m afraid to say that although first impressions the cottage was clean and tidy, it was actually pretty grubby and dusty in many areas and could do with a good big proper clean. I really don’t like to mention all these things or complain but feel it’s only fair and for any chance of improvements being made they have to be addressed. Like I said we absolutely loved the cottage and would love to stay again if these basic easy repairs and maintenance were dealt with.