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The Old Police House

Keswick (3mls), Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A former police house nestled at the foot of Blencathra
  • Peaceful village location offering serenity and charm
  • This quirky house is perfect base for any walking group or family
Overview
Property code: SZ185

Tucked at the foot of Clough Head with many walks straight from the door, this former police house is a wonderful abode for escaping to the Lake District.

Welcome to this comfortable end-of-terrace cottage half a mile from the small village of Threlkeld. This former police house enjoys an elevated position and stunning views of Blencathra. With two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, this cottage can sleep up to four guests. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and spacious living rooms.

It is ideally located for those looking for a picturesque base from which to explore the Northern Lakes either on foot or by bike. Clough Head rises up behind the cottage offering exciting walking on the mighty Helvellyn range. A variety of exciting mountain bike rides can be found right from the door of the cottage.

Keswick is just a couple of miles away from the cottage and offers a wide choice of pubs, bars and outdoor shops. There is a cinema showing new and independant releases and the famous Theatre by the Lake which has a packed programme throughout the year.

The entrance porch on the side of the cottage leads in to the property via a door to the spacious dining room. This room has a table and chairs to seat six people, and a feature fireplace.

The kitchen is equipped with two ovens, microwave, a tall fridge and separate freezer and a washing machine. There is also a downstairs WC at the property. In the lounge you will find a very spacious room with seating for six people. The large windows offer fantastic views of Blencathra. A wood burner keeps the room warm, using smokeless fuel (initial supply provided) and there is a TV with DVD along with board games and OS maps.

Upstairs are the two double bedrooms, one of which has a a feature fireplace and a bunk bed which can sleep an additional guest. The second double room has views towards the Helvellyn Range. The family bathroom has a WC and electric shower over the bath.

To the side of the house is a patio which catches the sun all day. There is a small garden with a pond to the front. The pond is covered in chicken wire but please be aware.

  • Sleeps 4 guests - 2 bedrooms – 1 cosy double, 1 family room, which contains a double bed and a bunk bed 
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 separate WC
  • Two ovens, tall fridge and separate tall freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD
  • Piano for use by arrangement with the owner
  • Enclosed garden, pond and patio area with seating
  • Parking for 2 cars at the side of the cottage
  • Electric Vehicle charging point (untethered)
  • Shops and pub within 1 mile
  • There is a small pond located in the garden which has chicken wire over the top, children must be supervised at all times
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Becky 10th August 2024

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A large property in a good location with excellent views. The property is well equipped. It has charging for EVs with a 7kw charger (own cable required) though some trial and error is required to get this working. The master bedroom, living room and bathroom smelled damp. The kitchen ceiling needs attention, even if this is "safe", cracks and bulgiRead moreng plasterboard are not what we expected in a holiday property. Cleanliness was poor - we found algae growing in the coffee maker. Hide

Reviewed by Harriet 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 14th October 2023

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Lovely cosy end of Terrace cittage with great views. Well equipped and super location for walking up Blencathra and over to the Dodds. Keswick an easy and short drive away. Comfy lounge with a cosy log burner and lots of extra heating if needed. Well kept patio garden and great to watch the small birds visiting.

Reviewed by Victoria 14th August 2023

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Beautiful cottage, excellent area to stay in, great views, well equipped for all your needs so no need to take irons and what not from home, sheets and towels were a little foisty.

Reviewed by Dorothee 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 24th July 2023

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What a find! Lovely property with beautiful views, quiet and tucked away but you can be in Keswick in 5 minutes. Good size rooms, comfy sitting room and a lovely kitchen and dining room where we spent the evenings playing cards or scrabble over a glass or two of wine. Really good value for money and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Carolyn 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Gaynor 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Felicity 3rd June 2023

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The cottage was evrything we needed. Perfect location, views from every window and a garden to sit in. Would recommend a visit to the Mining Museum, we went for an hour and stayed for three and could have stayed for longer. It is easy to walk into Keswick along the Old Railway or to walk to Threlkeld and catch the bus into Keswick and from there acRead morecess the whole of the Lake District via the bus network. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 19th April 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful cottage. The bedrooms and lounge both had superb views and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location was perfect for us as it was based right near the cycle path to Keswick which was ideal! Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Katy 28th December 2022

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The house was perfect for our family of 5. The rooms were spacious, and warmed up really well with the heaters provided. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the beds had lots of blankets if needed! The location is brilliant - views from all windows were amazing, and it was very easy to access Keswick (5 mins drive) for food shopping etc. Walks Read morestraight from the door - also onto the old railway path which you can cycle, walk or run directly to Keswick. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 10th September 2022

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We really enjoyed staying at Fell View. For mountain walking, the location is absolutely perfect. The cottage itself is roomy, very cosy and although we didn't need the heaters, there are plenty around (if needed). The kitchen was a pure delight for someone like me who enjoys cooking; plenty of utensils and all the things you need to rustle up a fiRead morene meal at the end of a long day in the mountains! There are also books and games for those days when the weather isn't so good. Brilliant. Hide

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