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Crown Cottage

Braithwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

Inviting Lakeland cottage in the delightful village of Braithwaite Perfect for family days out to activity-packed Whinlatter Forest Park Just 3 miles from bustling Keswick and picturesque Derwentwater

Property code: OC-SZ153

Head inside this cottage and you'll find welcoming accommodation for six people. Braithwaite is a charming village with plenty to see and do on your doorstep. Spend a day at nearby Whinlatter Forest Park. Adrenaline junkies will love the Go Ape High Ropes course, or why not walk an alpaca for something a little bit different? Walk to the neighbouring village of Thornthwaite to check out the exhibits at Thornthwaite Galleries and Tearooms. Visit nearby Newlands Valley for a wealth of footpaths and stunning scenery, a beautiful area to truly destress and unwind in the fresh air. Stock up on supplies from the wonderful village shop or treat yourselves to supper out at one of the three pubs in the village.

Walk, cycle, take the bus or drive into Keswick, just 3 miles away, for a morning mooching round the independent and outdoor shops. Grab lunch to go from one of the local cafes and head down to Derwentwater to enjoy a lakeside picnic. Why not take a ride on the popular launch to see the water from a different perspective? Families will love a trip to the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park. Or adults can treat themselves to a tour and tasting at the renowned Lakes Distillery.

Entrance to the cottage is via the sunroom, a lovely bonus extra space with a couple of quaint wicker chairs, perfectly placed to rest tired legs whilst removing muddy boots and wet coats. Onwards into the spacious living room where you're sure to feel instantly at home. There's a choice of a three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa or traditional armchair, all gathered around the wood burner, ideal for cosy nights in relaxing in front of the fire. A TV with smart connection provides the entertainment.

Off the central hallway at the back of the cottage is the modern country-style kitchen and useful pantry space. Well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, handy microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer as well as a useful washer/dryer, cooks are sure to love cooking up a feast in here! An adjacent dining room is perfect for sociable mealtimes, all gathered round the wooden dining table or the second TV.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. First up is the master bedroom. With a feature pine double bed, matching pine wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table and decorated in calming greens, it's a lovely relaxing room. Next up there is a second double bedroom, this time with a charming metal-framed double bed. This double bedroom also has its own en-suite shower room (with WC, wash basin and shower cubicle), a real treat. Last but by no means least is the cosy twin room, with matching metal-framed beds and a handy chest of drawers and walk in wardrobe for storage. Also on the first floor is the family bathroom. As well as the WC and wash basin there's a bath with a shower over, meaning all tastes are catered for whether you prefer a soak in the tub or an invigorating shower.

There is private parking for one car outside which doubles as your welcome outside space with a lovely bench for making the most of the sunshine. There's also a picnic bench in the kitchen yard for dining alfresco.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath and WC and 1 en-suite with shower
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • 2 TVs
  • Towels not provided
  • Courtyard garden
  • Parking for 1 car ( please take care if parking in the village as roads are narrow )
  • 1 shop and 2 pubs in the village
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Damian 1st June 2026

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A wonderful comfortable and cosy cottage which we have booked repeatedly for many years.

Reviewed by Jim 25th May 2026

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Excellent cottage. Everything you could want. You can tell the owners stay there and love it. Definitely would highly recommend it and 100% would stay there again. Thank you for a terrific holiday in your beautiful home.

Reviewed by Susan 18th May 2026

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Reviewed by Ruth 6th April 2026

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Crown Cottage is a good place to stay for a family. We enjoyed being in Braithwaite with local pubs, village shop, access to walks from the door and a regular reliable bus route into Keswick. The cottage was comfortable but the lounge is a bit cold unless you go and buy logs and kindling or sit wrapped in blankets in the evenings. The bottom sheRead moreet on the double bed in the en suite was stained which was a bit disappointing. (Maybe a different laundering company should be used) This year the standard of cleaning in the cottage overall was better than last year when we stayed. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 24th March 2026

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Reviewed by Rita 15th March 2026

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A favourite holiday destination for us for several years. Sadly next visit in November this year will be our last as 2027 dogs will be allowed which I can't do for allergy reasons.

Reviewed by James 8th March 2026

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Reviewed by Bridgett 22nd February 2026

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful position in the centre of Braithwaite. Comfortable beds and lots of kitchen equipment for cooking. We will be back!

Reviewed by Rita 8th November 2025

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Another lovely stay!

Reviewed by Mary 11th October 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 20th September 2025

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Our second visit to Crown Cottage and as good as our first visit, a lovely property in the centre of the village close to the pubs, shop and the bus stop.

Reviewed by Michael 16th August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a lovely setting in a lovely part of the Lake District.

Reviewed by Sue 9th August 2025

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Lovely, comfortable cottage in a beautiful village. Very handy for both walks from the door and trips further afield.

Reviewed by Price 5th July 2025

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a really nice cottage that was well equipped and very comfortable. The garden was not anything useful, just a dank bench next to a bin. didnt use it at all. The parking space was very tight even for a small car.

Reviewed by Dave 7th June 2025

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A lovely cottage well located in a large village on the NW part of Cumbria. Great walking from the doorstep ,the cottage is also close to buses for Keswick etc. The cottage is of traditional stone construction but has been well fitted out by the owners and has all modern facilities you would expect and is very comfortable throughout.

Reviewed by Peter 31st May 2025

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We had a lovely week in Crown Cottage with my Australian cousins. What a wonderful place for a catch up and three pubs to walk to, so our meals were all sorted. Great walks to do from the cottage and thanks for all the useful information in your book. Can certainly recommend this cottage and the location in the Lake District was perfect for us. ManRead morey thanks. Hide

Reviewed by Adrian 10th May 2025

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A very comfortable cottage .Great location with 2 Pubs very close .Excellent walking close by, no need to drive far if you don't want to. The weather was superb for once. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Ruth 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 29th March 2025

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Spotlessly clean and very cosy cottage. Great location. Well equipped. The car space was fine for one car, I think it would be a push to fit more than that. The beds were a little uncomfortable (a bit on the hard side). Overall a fantastic cottage!

Reviewed by Helen 15th March 2025

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Great location and very clean and well maintained cottage. Kitchen very well equipped. Really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Sue 1st February 2025

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A lovely welcoming cottage in a great location for the north lakes . Very well equipped and spotlessly clean on arrival .

Reviewed by Rita 16th November 2024

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Lovely cottage in a favourite village.

Reviewed by Richard 26th October 2024

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Impeccably clean and practical cottage. Location excellent for walking running or eating.

Reviewed by Paul 14th September 2024

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A lovely clean and well equipped cottage in a nice peaceful but central location in the village.

Reviewed by Susan 7th September 2024

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improvement of outdoor furniture

Reviewed by Peter 31st August 2024

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Crown cottage is in an enviable position in the centre of Braithwaite with great access to pubs, cafe and tea shop. The cottage is much bigger than it appears in the pictures with loads of room for the four adults in our party. Very well equipped allowing use of the dishwasher with plenty of crockery to spare. It makes the Northern lakes very accesRead moresible. We had a lovely stay and would consider returning although one mattress was rather uncomfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Ben 17th August 2024

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Lovely cottage. Very clean and well equipped. Excellent location for walks from the house and ideally positioned for cycling in Whinlatter.

Reviewed by Louise 11th August 2024

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Lovely cottage. Plenty of room with three bedrooms, a living room, dining room and a room to dump your shoes, coats and bags. Very clean. Lots of crockery and equipment in the kitchen. Braithwaite is a cute village a couple of miles out of Keswick. There are a couple of pubs, a village shop and a coffee shop. There is a bench up out the back of theRead more village where you get a great view, lokking over the village and over to Skiddaw. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 3rd August 2024

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A clean cosy home in a superb location however, updating the beds, white goods and sofas with new, higher quality ones would transform the experience.

Reviewed by Wendy 6th July 2024

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A spacious cottage in a fantastic location. Very clean and comfortable. Nicely decorated and furnished with everything you need, including soap, dishwasher tabs etc and a welcome bottle of wine. Good wifi but very patchy phone signal. Landline is provided. Village shop which does amazing cake, and local pubs a few minutes walk. Highly recommended. Read moreWe would book again if returning to the Lakes Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Paul Stephen 15th June 2024

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A cottage of high all round standards Would hope to book again. I think that says it all!!!!

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