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Forest View

Keswick (3mls N), Lake District
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside views
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Family friendly
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 traditional holiday cottage with fresh contemporary décor and plenty of original character
  • Perfect setting, just 3 miles from the thriving market town of Keswick
  • Enjoy long walks, cycle rides or jump on a cruise on beautiful Derwentwater

 

Property code: SZ199

This is a charming cottage for three people and one dog. Renovated throughout, there's a well-equipped kitchen and living/dining room on the ground floor. Upstairs on the first floor is the family bathroom and the two bedrooms, a master king-size room and a single. As well as parking for two cars, there is a delightful rear garden with wonderful views towards the fells and Bassenthwaite Lake beyond.

 

As the name suggests, this property is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the popular Dodd Wood just across the road. Follow the woodland trail to the summit, the stunning views from the top are certainly worth the climb. In the summer, you might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the ospreys, who also like to visit the area, from the dedicated viewing point in Dodd Wood. Plan a visit to neighbouring Mirehouse, an historic stately home with beautiful gardens as well as an adventure playground for younger children. Why not spend a day by Bassenthwaite Lake? Stroll along scenic lakeshore footpaths before enjoying a peaceful picnic, the well equipped can wild swim or simply find a peaceful spot to bask in your beautiful surroundings.

 

From Longlands Fell and Little Cockup in the quieter area known as Back o' Skiddaw to the more well known routes up Ullock Pike and Carl Side, there's plenty to explore close to the cottage. The bustling market town of Keswick is less than a 10-minute drive away and has plenty to offer. Indulge in some retail therapy, there is a great selection of outdoor and independent shops, or enjoy an evening out at the family-run cinema or take in a play at the renowned Theatre by the Lake. Adrenaline junkies can sign up for an activity with one of the local adventure companies or why not walk an alpaca at nearby Whinlatter Forest for something a little bit different?! However you decide to spend your time, this will be a welcoming home from home to retreat to.

 

Step inside this charming cottage and you're sure to feel right at home. The kitchen is well equipped with all the essentials for a self-catering holiday. There's an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer and handy microwave. There's also a useful washer/dryer should you with to make use of this during your stay. The cosy living/dining room is a wonderful sociable space. Gather round the dining table and compare notes on the day's events over a home-cooked meal, or spread out maps and guidebooks whilst you plan tomorrow's adventures. Relax in front of the electric fire in the living area, there's a TV for entertainment too.

 

Onwards and upwards to the first floor. Up here you'll find the two lovely bedrooms. First up is the master bedroom, with a king-size bed perfect for indulging in a long lie in - you are on holiday after all! This room has lovely views over the surrounding countryside and benefits from some useful storage space too. The second bedroom has a single bed, with an additional folding bed available on request.  This room as a sloping ceiling so may not be suitable for taller guests.

 

Also on the first floor is the family bathroom. With a WC, wash basin and bath with shower over - whether you prefer a relaxing soak in the tub or a refreshing shower, all tastes are catered for.

 

As well as a generous parking area shared with the neighbouring cottages, the cottage has a private rear garden. With views over the surrounding countryside to the fells and Bassenthwaite Lake beyond, it's a lovely spot equally suited to a morning coffee or an evening aperitif.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single (additional folding bed available for the single room, on request)
  • Cottage is comfortable for 2 adults due to the sloped ceiling in the single bedroom but does have capacity to sleep 3 and 1 child
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer
  • Electric fire
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included, due to the rural location the connect ion can be slow.   It is suitable for emails and social media, but may not be adequate for streaming. Also the thickness of the 18th century internal walls mean that internet is only available downstairs.
  • Partially enclosed garden
  • Parking for 2 cars in shared car park
  • Please note that there is no footpath from the cottage nor direct access to the lake
  • Two shared electric vehicle charging points available for no additional charge
  • Complex of properties
  • Pub 1.5 miles
  • Mirehouse and Gardens 0.5 miles
  • Keswick 4 miles
  • Please note there is restricted head room in the single bedroom and it may not be suitable for taller guests
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Diran 22nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Stephen 11th October 2024

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Really well presented cottage, all the rooms are lovely and the kitchen is well stocked. The EV charger takes the stress of an electric vehicle away and gives peace of mind. Be nice if the garden was properly enclosed, but a long lead covers that. TV reception could be resolved.

Reviewed by Bethany 6th October 2024

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Reviewed by Sheila 13th September 2024

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We had a lovely holiday and felt very comfortable in the cottage. The cottage is very clean, the beds are warm and comfortable and the sofas in the sitting room are nice to relax in in the evenings. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Stephanie 6th September 2024

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Good location, not far from Keswick with plenty of parking. Not that easy to get out onto the road, as it is quite busy and fast moving in the daytime. Temp dropped during our stay and working out the heating needed the instructions that we eventually found in one of the kitchen drawers. Once the heating was on, the cottage was cosy and warm. WatchRead more out for the low beams in the front bedroom along with the step down into that room. Hide

Reviewed by Dominic 9th August 2024

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Good location if you want to be close to Keswick with parking and a good size garden for the dog. Comfortable for 2 people but the second bedroom would only be suitable for children as you can only stand up in the middle bit. Brilliant that it has a car charger available to use. Lovely views of Bassenthwaite.

Reviewed by Lynne 26th July 2024

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Pros Very comfortable cottage. Well equipped. Lovely location. Good parking. Would come again. Cons TV signal distorted screen so unwatchable

Reviewed by Bev 28th June 2024

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It was a beautiful cottage and the bed extremely comfortable. Well equipped kitchen, lovely bathroom. We kept the bedroom blind open at night so we could see the view in the morning. Only downside for us was that we did have to keep our dog on a lead in the garden as she is small to medium size and small enough to get through the fence gaps so the Read moregarden isn't entirely enclosed. Hide

Reviewed by Ella 10th May 2024

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This cottage was spotlessly clean throughout and in a lovely rural setting. The King size bed and 2 sofas V comfortable. There was plenty of hot water and the cottage was warm and peaceful. We found that the internet access was better than expected, particularly in the living room.

Reviewed by Sally 8th April 2024

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Lovely cottage. Perfect for our family with 2 small children with a lovely big garden that they can run around. Amazing views out the front door. Great location and only a short drive into Keswick.

Reviewed by Karolina 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Lauren 25th March 2024

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We loved our stay at the cottage. It had everything we needed and was lovely and warm. Its very close to Bassenthwaite lake and we did lots of local walks around the lake and in Dodd Forest with our dog. Keswick is a 5 min drive away. The cottage is cosy warm and quiet. Everything we were looking for. The garden isnt fully secure so you do need to Read morekeep an eye on your pups but other than that we had a wonderful time. Hide

Reviewed by Vicki 10th March 2024

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We had a lovely stay here, cottage was clean and well equipped. In a great location with great views. Partially enclosed garden was well maintained and very big for our german shepherd to explore. Many thanks for an excellent stay here

Reviewed by Heather 4th March 2024

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Beautiful quirky little cottage loved our stay here got everything you need and was lovely and clean would def stay there again

Reviewed by Sarah 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by James 18th August 2023

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Very nice clean and comfortable cottage in a well situated place to visit all areas of the lakes.

Reviewed by Frank 4th August 2023

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Cottage it self was great. Place and rooms where ok

Reviewed by kim 14th July 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at this cottage. The views are stunning, the garden is lovely to play in for the kids, the road (though close) is not a nuisance at all, the house is very centrally located and the rooms were nice. (Good size, good light, nice old features)

Reviewed by Sarah 7th July 2023

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Lovely cottage great views very clean and tidy shame garden not enclosed as dog friendly or able to walk from cottage than use car each time

Reviewed by Tomasz 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 5th May 2023

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really enjoyed our bank holiday weekend in Forest View cottage. It is a great little cottage, watch out for low beams in one of the bedrooms but honestly couldn't fault it at all. Good size garden and lovely views too.

Reviewed by Lydia 24th April 2023

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Beautiful clean cottage, very cosy and a great garden area for our dog. We had some beautiful walks that were close and Keswick town was only a few miles away! The only thing was our check in time was 5pm and check out time was 9.30am. We would have benefitted from an earlier check in time.

Reviewed by Eddy 31st March 2023

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Lovely cottage in a fantastic location near Bassenthwaite but only a few minutes drive from Keswick. There are some great walks through Dodd woods and up to Low Dodd peak starting just up the road but be aware that these are hard to access on foot due to the busy and narrow main road. That lack of access to countryside on for is the only small downRead moreside of this house. Hide

Reviewed by Carl 24th March 2023

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Kitchen very spacious everything very nicely laid out. Will book again.

Reviewed by Niranjan 22nd December 2022

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Very comfy cottage. You get the feeling of living in the 18th Century place but with modern amenities. Location in excellent.

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Location

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Note: As the postcode is used to identify the general area of the property, it may not always reflect its precise location, therefore please only use this map as a guide.

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