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38 Blencathra Street

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This large and welcoming property is ideal for your family to get together
  • Walk 1 mile to the edge of Derwentwater where you can hop on a boat to climb lakeside fells including Catbells
  • Strolling distance to the vibrant town of Keswick which has a host of attractions to entertain guests of all ages and a choice of pubs and restaurants for evenings out
Property code: SZ023

This is a spacious cottage for up to nine people and two dogs. Set out over three floors, it's the ideal retreat for groups of family and friends. Downstairs you'll find the spacious open-plan living-dining room and fantastic well equipped breakfast kitchen. The enclosed rear yard off the kitchen is the perfect spot to an enjoy an evening's G&T before heading inside to relax in comfortable surroundings. On the first floor is the wonderful master bedroom, bright twin room and modern family bathroom. Head up another flight of stairs to the second floor and you'll find a spacious king-size room with additional single bed, cosy double and handy shower room.

Within strolling distance of the town centre, you really couldn't be better placed for taking advantage of everything that the vibrant market town of Keswick has to offer. Children of all ages are sure to love the indoor climbing wall and escape room at King Kong Adventure and The Puzzling Place is a must on a wet day. If you fancy an evening out, there's plenty of pubs and restaurants to choose from, as well as a cinema and theatre for entertainment. Adrenaline junkies will delight at all the outdoor activities on offer - hire a rowing boat or kayak to explore Derwentwater, visit Go Ape at Whinlatter Forest, tackle the Via Ferrata at Honister Slate Mine or sign up for an afternoon of ghyll scrambling with an adventure company - great fun for everyone!

For a day out, take a scenic drive through The Lakes to Grasmere, stock up on their famous Gingerbread and visit the grave of William Wordsworth, before heading on to charming Bowness-on-Windermere. There's a great choice of shops for those who like to indulge in a little retail therapy and The World of Beatrix Potter is a must for families. Fans of the famous author will delight in a trip to beautiful Hawkshead - catch the ferry across from Windermere and take a look around Hilltop, Potter's former home. Why not head west from Keswick to the stunning Solway Coast? With fantastic views across the firth to Scotland, a stop at Allonby for an ice cream and stroll on the beach (be sure to check out the tide times before you go) is a treat for the whole family.

This is a wonderful home-from-home; located in a popular part of Keswick, you're a stone's throw from everything on offer in the town centre but there's still plenty of walks available straight from the front door - you really have got the best of both worlds here!

As soon as you step into the property, you'll feel right at the home. The grand hallway leads into the spacious open-plan living-dining room. A great sociable space, it's perfect for the whole party to get together: catch up over a hearty meal round the wooden dining table before moving seamlessly over to the comfy sofas. Relax with a good book in front of the gas fire or simply watch the world go by with a steaming mug of tea from the feature bay window. The kitchen can be found at the back of the house and it's well equipped with everything you'd need for a self catering holiday. There's an electric oven and induction hob, built-in eye level microwave, dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer. Up two steps and you'll come to a little breakfast area with a small table and two chairs - ideal for the early risers to breakfast in style. Beyond the breakfast area is a handy utility room. As well as a useful washing machine and tumble dryer, in here you'll also find an extra WC making four in total in this spacious cottage.

Head up the stairs and on the first floor you'll find the first of the sleeping accommodation. Wonderfully light, bright and spacious, the master bedroom is a real treat! With a king size wooden bed and its own TV, it's a haven for relaxation. Located at the front of the house you get fantastic views of the fells over the surrounding rooftops, you'll be inspired to get out and explore - after a bit of randr of course! The first floor also benefits from a lovely twin bedroom; with accents of grey it's a calming space ideal for children and adults alike. The family bathroom can also be found on this floor. As well as the requisite WC and sink, there's a shower over the bath so all tastes are catered for. Next to the family bathroom is a further separate WC.

Onwards and upwards to the second floor and the remaining bedrooms. Up here there's a cosy double bedroom and a spacious bedroom, containing a king-size bed and additional single bedroom making this perfect for families. On this floor is a useful shower room (also with WC and sink), perfect for invigorating tired muscles after a day on the fells.

At the rear of the cottage is an enclosed yard. Small but perfectly formed, it's the ideal spot for al fresco drinks and nibbles after a day exploring everything that's on offer right on your doorstep.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 king-size family room with additional single bed, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, 1 shower room with WC, 2 WCs
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner-effect gas fire
  • TV in lounge, TV in king-size bedroom
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Small, enclosed rear yard with table and chairs
  • Roadside parking nearby
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within half a mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 1st November 2024

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This is our fifth time staying at this wonderful cottage. Its so well equipped, clean and comfortable and the location is excellent. Highly recommend it. We will be back !

Reviewed by Lynn 11th October 2024

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This house is a great place to stay. It is well maintained and decorated. The rooms are well presented and comfortable. Also the town centre is within easy reach for any shopping needs or places to eat and drink.

Reviewed by Alina 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Carol 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Katy 26th July 2024

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Brilliant House - light, nicely furnished and well equipped, beautiful rooms, very comfy beds and lovely view of Skiddaw. Nice communication from hosts. Excellent.

Reviewed by Alison 31st May 2024

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We had a lovely stay here. Fabulous location for the centre of Keswick and a great base to explore. As two families the space worked well for us as we had a floor each with bedrooms and showers. The cottage was clean and really well equipped. Parking near the cottage could be a bit tricky during the day but we always found somewhere on nearby streeRead morets and we did go in peak school holidays. Would recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Tom 17th May 2024

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Just ideal in every way. Not a bad word to say. Great place to stay.

Reviewed by Andrew 10th April 2024

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A well equipped, centrally located house which we found was ideal for an extended family stay near the centre of Keswick. A good sized extended kitchen and a very nice communal front-room. Plenty of bathrooms and toilets for all too. Off-street parking, but not too difficult to park close to the property. Loads to do in Keswick, plenty of easily acRead morecessible Fells and walks nearby too. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Amy 8th December 2023

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Absolutely amazing property home from home c couldnt of wished for a better place very well vaule for money perfect equipped and for our Xmas weekend away thank you so much

Reviewed by Helen 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 3rd November 2023

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This is an extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage in a great location . Wonderful for exploring Keswick and the surrounding area. We had some fantastic walks straight from the door and a couple of delicious meals in local restaurants. This was our fourth visit and we will be back !

Reviewed by Karen 27th October 2023

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Wonderful property. Well maintained and equipped with everything we needed for a week stay. In ideal location within Keswick.

Reviewed by Laura 20th October 2023

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We had a fantastic stay. The house is in an excellent location for walking around Keswick and getting into the hills. The house was comfortable and clean with lots of space to play and relax. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Pauline 14th October 2023

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Lovely house central to walks,shops, park all close by

Reviewed by Matthew 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Niki 15th September 2023

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Great location and fantastic house for a large group. Comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Jane 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 18th August 2023

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Wonderful house. Well equipped, nicely furnished, very comfortable beds in a great location. Extra utility space and back yard useful for storing/drying walking equipment.

Reviewed by Kathryn 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 23rd June 2023

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We have required a bigger cottage as our family has grown and it is the second time we have had the pleasure in staying. The things we love is its comfort especially the good number of lounge seats and large table where the children spent most of their time playing in the evenings while still being close to the rest of the family. We loved how liveRead mored in the cottage is which meant we could relax. A lovely lady came over on the second week to make sure we had all the linen and towels we needed Hide

Reviewed by Sheela 16th June 2023

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Fantastic property in the heart of Keswick. Close to Fitz and Hope Parks. If youre up for walking you could easily manage without a car staying here. So much to do from the doorstep. Spacious and light with accommodation options to suit a variety of guests.

Reviewed by Jenny 26th May 2023

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38 Blencathra Street is a great cottage for a family get together. Plenty of space, kitchen had everything you needed. Excellent position in town with Fitz Park close by and an easy walk down to the lake. We have already booked again for Christmas.

Reviewed by Morven 21st April 2023

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Absolutely loved this cottage! 8 of us stayed here plus one dog and we were all really comfortable and happy with the amenities. It is also really central and nearby Keswick town centre! Will definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Cheryl 17th March 2023

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A beautifully furnished and clean property, in a central location with all the facilities you need to make it feel truly like home. We had another wonderful stay here and hope to return again.

Reviewed by Marilyn 24th February 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay here for Mum and Dad's Golden Wedding Anniversary. There were 9 of us ranging in age from 6 to 75 - and a dog. The location was perfect - we didn't need our cars all weekend - it felt really homely and there was plenty of space for all of us, including round the dining table. It's well-equipped with crockery etc which iRead moresn't always the case in holiday homes. We're already planning a return trip later this year. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 17th February 2023

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Excellent house in the perfect location. We will definitely be back

Reviewed by Jacqueline 29th December 2022

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Location of the cottage is great, just a short 5 minute walk to Keswick centre. No dedicated parking, however you can park in the street. The cottage, which is actually a big fabulous terraced house, is well equipped, everything you need should you want to eat in. Plenty of seating in the sitting room, 3 sofas and an armchair with a family sized taRead moreble and 8 chairs in the dining room. Beds are super comfy, made up in crisp white bedlinen. Plenty of storage space throughout the property. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 22nd December 2022

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