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Forester's Cottage

Braithwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Quiet cottage with a cosy wood burner
  • Light, bright, pretty décor and a mature garden – perfect for dogs!
  • Sitting beneath the beautiful Coledale Fells and near to Whinlatter Forest
Property code: OC-SZ200

This cottage is situated in the quiet village of Braithwaite, nestled beneath the Coledale Fells and has been refurbished to a high standard to provide comfortable self-catering accommodation for six people.

There are three bedrooms: two king-size bedrooms and a bunk bedroom with adult sized bunks, all decorated in a fresh modern style with luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding. There is a comfortable sitting room with a wood burner and a modern kitchen.

There are superb walks from the door, whether you fancy tackling the huge Coledale Horseshoe or just a simple stroll along the valley floor in Newlands Valley. Whinlatter Forest offers some of the best mountain biking in the Lake District with specially designed routes through the mountain forest taking you into the heart of the forest to open fellside. Braithwaite benefits from two good local pubs and a hotel all serving food for every taste.

The kitchen and dining area are open plan with newly fitted units. The kitchen has a Belfast sink, undercounter fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, electric oven and gas hob. The dining area has table and chairs and a wood burner (initial supply of fuel provided). The separate sitting room is spacious and light with comfortable seating, a TV and DVD, Bose docking station and a wood burner.

Stairs lead to the first-floor bedrooms. The two king-size bedrooms have built-in hanging space and drawers. The bunk room has adult-sized bunks. The bedrooms are comfortably furnished with sumptuous Eygptian cotton bedding. There is a contemporary bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath, separate rainhead corner shower, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside at the rear of the cottage, there is a covered walkway and a separate outhouse with WC. There is a rear patio with table and chairs and an enclosed lawned garden. There is ample unrestricted roadside parking and at weekends you can park at the local primary school for a small donation.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 adult-sized bunk beds
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, 1 WC in a outbuilding
  • Undercounter fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, electric oven and gas hob
  • Fridge/freezer in outbuilding
  • Wood burner in lounge (initial supply of fuel provided)
  • TV/DVD, docking station
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed garden accessed via ramp at rear from patio with furniture, small front garden
  • On street parking subject to availability - please make sure to park in front of Forester's Cottage rather than in front of any neighbouring properties
  • Shop and pub within half a mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jolanta 15th March 2026

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A lovely homely cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Everything one needs to cook and relax if one wishes to eat in. The village has enough places to go out to for either a meal or a drink. Yet its not as crowded or busy as being in Keswick. Foresters cottage is close to many local areas worth visiting and lots of walks that one can do from the cottRead moreage. Have stayed here before and would definitely come back again. A dog friendly cottage too. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 19th October 2025

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We had a great time at the cottage - having and enclosed garden was brilliant and the additional toilet in the outbuilding. Cottage was immaculate, kitchen extremely well stocked everything you could need and more! My daughter was very excited about the ice cream scoop!! Beds are really comfortable. Loved the log burner we used it each night. LocatRead moreion excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 12th October 2025

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Foresters cottage was lovely for our short break in the Lakes. It is much larger than the pictures show with 2 large king size rooms and a room with full size bunk beds. The lounge was very comfortable and the kitchen had so many plates, glasses etc which was excellent. Thoroughly recommend a trip to the local pub, The Royal Oak, for dinner.

Reviewed by Mj 11th August 2025

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A very comfortable cottage, tastefully decorated. Lovely garden. The village has pubs, shop and cafe. Central location for the northern Lakes. Worth taking the bus when it's busy to Keswick, Borrowdale, Honister, Buttermere or Whinlatter forest.

Reviewed by G 1st August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. It has a lovely garden and is very comfortable and homely. We loved discovering Braithwaite and walking the many footpaths.

Reviewed by Steve 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Elaine 25th April 2025

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Really lovely comfortable cottage. In a wonderful area , we had a fabulous time

Reviewed by Anna 21st April 2025

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Reviewed by Lindsay 10th March 2025

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Lovely clean comfortable cottage in a great location for exploring the Northern Lakes. Well equipped and the welcome goodies were a nice surprise. Well definitely be returning!

Reviewed by Kathryn 25th October 2024

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Nice holiday break . Lovely clean and homely.lots of equipment in the kitchen . Plenty space and garden secure for dog .

Reviewed by Margaret 4th October 2024

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The cottage is great especially for dog owners who appreciate the large, flat, enclosed back garden.

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Location

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