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Darwin Cottage

Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Highchair available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Traditional Lakeland cottage with wood burner and exposed beams, full of character and comfort
  • Bright kitchen/diner and two cosy bedrooms, perfect for a couple with a child or friends sharing
  • Shops and eateries within 100 metres, and lakeside strolls around Derwentwater under a mile

Property code: OC-LR181

Set on a quiet street close to the heart of Keswick, this traditional cottage offers a welcoming base for up to three guests looking to combine town convenience with classic Lakeland charm. Look forward to a relaxing retreat in a stunning setting. Step outside and you're within easy reach of independent shops, cafes, pubs and an old-school cinema (within 100 metres). Keswick is a wonderful base for many outdoor activities, with walking and cycling routes radiating from the town into the surrounding fells. Admire the view from Friar's Crag (0.5 miles), stroll around the lake, or climb the nearby peaks, such as Latrigg Fell (1.5 miles) or Blencathra (7 miles). The stone circle at Castlerigg (1.5 miles) offers magical views over the surrounding fells.

Laid out over two floors, this lovely cottage retains the feel of a traditional Lakeland home while offering all the modern comforts you need after a day in the fresh air. Enter through the front door straight into a welcoming lounge, where exposed beams, comfy seating, and a warming wood burner create a cosy place to curl up with a book or catch up with your favourite TV shows. A door leads into a bright, spacious kitchen/diner with all the essential appliances and a dining table seating four. When night falls, head upstairs to find two comfortable king-sized bedrooms. They share the use of a contemporary bathroom with a shower over the bath, allowing you the option of a leisurely soak or a refreshing shower.

A door from the kitchen leads out into a shared rear garden with a bistro table and chairs. A permit is also provided for parking in local car parks.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner (fuel available locally)
  • TV
  • Shared garden to the rear of the property
  • Parking permit provided for local car parks
  • High chair at the property
  • Pub, restaurant and shop within 100 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Alfie Wilkin

This property is personally managed by Alfie.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Anonymous 14th February 2026

On our arrival arriving at Darwin cottage we got a lovely warm cosy feeling. The cottage was very clean and very well presented. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by John 15th September 2025

Roomy cottage, very clean, ideally situated, at a reasonable price

Reviewed by Barbara 2nd July 2025

The company, Lakeland Retreats, were really impressive with excellent communication building up to our stay and prompt responses when I had a couple of queries when we were at the cottage. The cottage itself is in a superb position, very close to the centre of Keswick and with easy access to the lake and the glorious mountains. Cosy, immaculately cRead morelean and well equipped, we couldn't have asked for anything more for our stay in Darwin Cottage. I would definitely use the company again - highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Georgina 12th April 2025

Great little cottage for a family of three. Everything we needed! Really good location for everything in Keswick. The kitchen is well equipped. Communication from Lakeland Retreats really was exceptional!

Reviewed by Judith 7th April 2025

What a gorgeous little cottage right in the centre of Keswick. Easy to find and exactly as described. Very responsive hosts who answered my questions quickly. The digital parking permit was brilliant as we were able to park in the central car park each time which was about 2 mins walk from the cottage. So much to do in Keswick and surrounding area.Read more We had lots of walks, open water swimming in Derwentwater, out on a motor boat, crazy golf, pitch and putt, cinema and a visit to Go Ape. Will definitely be back, thank you so much. Hide

Reviewed by Marylou 28th October 2024

A lovely clean cottage in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Monika 21st September 2024

a very convenient location and a well equipped cottage, great for a walking holiday in the Lakes

Reviewed by Robert 19th September 2024

Very comfortable cottage in the centre of Keswick. easy walking distance to the town and the lake. Everything in the cottage was as described and worked as expected. Would happily stay there again

Reviewed by Hayden 30th August 2024

Great place, great location, can't complain

Reviewed by Boris 27th July 2024

Very nice cottage house, directly in the center. Very good parking facilities on central car parks in Keswick. We enjoyed staying there. Take ear plugs with you as the windows let quite some noise in, though it is not a main road paying by.

Reviewed by Alison 12th July 2024

A perfect spot just on the edge of the town and 5 minutes from the lake. home was well equipped, especially the kitchen with enough utensils to make full use of the dishwasher

Reviewed by Robin 30th June 2024

beautiful apartment in an insanely beautiful place in Keswick. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Grace 20th June 2024

Lovely little cottage in perfect location for our few days in the lakes

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Sallys Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.