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Crag Lea

Borrowdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming village cottage, with stunning mountain views
  • In the heart of the Borrowdale Valley, perfect for fell walkers
  • Ideal position for enjoying Derwentwater and exploring Keswick
Overview
Property code: SZ148

An inviting village home, set in tranquil Grange, less than 1 mile from the shores of Derwentwater and just 5 miles from the popular Lakeland market town of Keswick.

Situated in the Borrowdale valley, in the pretty village of Grange, this holiday cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation for up to six people.

This detached house has stunning views of the Lake District mountains from every window and a garden that is the perfect place to relax in after a day on the fells. Grange village boasts two tearooms and two churches, plus plenty of pubs in the neighbouring villages. Borrowdale is a wonderful starting point for hundreds of walks – either on the mountain tops or along the bottom of the valley.

The house is also only a 10-minute drive from all the facilities of the bustling market town of Keswick, with its unsurpassed range of outdoor shops and many pubs, restaurants and cafes. By day, Keswick is the ideal starting point for walkers and climbers, as well as those who want to potter around the shops or take a ride on the steam launch on Derwentwater. By night there is a cinema, or the famous Theatre by the Lake, which puts on plays, shows and concerts all year round.

The small hallway leads into the sitting room with wood burner, seating for six and a smart TV. The windows look out to views of fields and mountains to the front, and yet more fields and mountains to the back.

The sitting room leads into the kitchen which is fully furnished with fridge, dishwasher, cooker, microwave and plenty of storage space. It also has a dining area with a table for six people.

There is a utility area with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer beyond the kitchen, as well as an additional room with WC.

Upstairs are three bedrooms (two doubles and one twin) plus a bathroom with bath and electric shower over the bath. We also have a travel cot that you are welcome to use - we do ask, though, that you bring linen for the cot. All linen is provided for the beds upstairs.

Outside is a patio area with a lawn beyond and views out to the mountains of Borrowdale. There is space at the front of the house to park two cars. 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC 
  • Fridge, cooker and microwave
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and freezer
  • Wood burner (initial supply of fuel provided)
  • Smart TV 
  • Garden with patio area and mountain views
  • Allocated parking for 2 cars 
  • Tearooms and hotel with bar in the village; shop within 2 miles
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • 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
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. 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 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lucy 30th March 2024

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Lovely comfy cottage, well situated in the heart of the Lake District, yet easily accessible by car and bus. Well equipped Kitchen, wood burning stove and three nice bedrooms .. dog friendly set up with an enclosed back garden. We had a great time, thankyou!

Reviewed by Sonja 18th March 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location for day walks. Very quiet and relaxing. The kitchen is very well equipped for self catering - nice Denby ware. Rear porch ideal for muddy boots etc. Lounge is very comfortable, as were the bedrooms. Good standard of decoration with interesting pictures of the local area. Wifi worked well. Adequate off-road parkingRead more for two cars. Good hot shower. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 10th February 2024

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Excellent family accommodation ticks all the boxes and having the electric vehicle charging pod was a bonus ! Location location location and amazing views from every window.(dont even mind the washing up with views like that ) our second visit and we will definitely rebook . Thank you for sharing this amazing property!

Reviewed by Robert 3rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Hannah 28th October 2023

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A lovely, well equipped cottage with great views and fantastic walks from the door.

Reviewed by Carolyn 21st October 2023

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Crag Lea is in such a beautiful location - stunning views from the front and the back windows. Lots of walking from the door, and only a short drive to Seathwaite to start the hike up to Scafell Pike. The village coffee shop is well worth a visit and Keswick is nearby for food shopping. Well be back!

Reviewed by Peter 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by J L 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Frank 22nd September 2023

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Great location, first cottage we've found and decided to re-visit.

Reviewed by Mark 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Gary 26th August 2023

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What a lovely cottage. The area is great with a great cafe a few doors down. Easy access to Honister and Keswick area. Lovely walks around the area, including Catbells. Having said this, the house could do with some tender loving care. Door handles around the house could do with securing. The furniture and beds could do with renewing, although theyRead more are acceptable. The dishwasher wasn't working for the majority of the stay that we had (2 weeks). Having said all of this we would return Hide

Reviewed by George 19th August 2023

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The cottage was lovely well equipped and ideally situated. We will definitely recommend to others

Reviewed by Chris 5th August 2023

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Location is great but needs updating. The shower wasn't great and the dishwasher was broken.

Reviewed by Bruce 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 1st July 2023

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Another enjoyable stay at Crag Lea which we find to be a basic, comfortable accommodation in a perfect location. A bathroom re-vamp would certainly enhance the property. There are some lovely walks straight from the door & a secure garden to relax in when the weather is kind.

Reviewed by Roger 24th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Everything provided as described, and all equipment worked fine. Good secure garden for children.

Reviewed by Eleanor 17th June 2023

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The cottage was superb - clean, well equipped, spacious with amazing views. What a wonderful place to stay - we will be back!

Reviewed by Deb 10th June 2023

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Love, love, love Crag Lea. It's charming, well equipped and more importantly in the most incredible, peaceful, picturesque location. We were blessed with fantastic weather so didn't spend much time indoors but when we weren't out walking round and near the beautiful Derwent water it was great to be able to sit in the garden enjoy the views and watcRead moreh the wildlife. We all, humans and dogs, had a great holiday. Wish we'd booked to stay longer. A must if you are able is the walk up Catbells, wow. Hide

Reviewed by Eleanor 27th May 2023

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We loved our stay there and were very lucky with the weather. The views from the cottage are amazing. Its a great location and our grandson enjoyed fishing in the river down the road. Good bus service from the main road too.

Reviewed by Jonathan 6th May 2023

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Lovely cottage with superb views north to Skiddaw and south down the Borrowdale Valley. Sheep and lambs in the surrounding fields. Very peaceful. Comfortable, nicely furnished. Garden was definitely dog proof. Nice cafe two doors down, Keswick a 10min drive away, walking distance from loads of fells and Derwentwater. A fantastic cottage in a breathRead moretaking location. Hide

Reviewed by Thomas 22nd April 2023

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Cosy cottage located in Borrowdale with fantastic views north and south. Perfect location. Very well equipped kitchen-diner. For part of the week we were six adults and it was just about big enough for all of us. But for the rest of the week it was four adults and very comfortable. The beds were rather squeaky and not the most comfortable, but afteRead morer a day of hiking it is always easy to sleep :) Access to recycling facilities, or an explanation how to access, would have been appreciated. Hide

Reviewed by J L 15th April 2023

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Location very good, Cottage very good, everything you need for a Great Lake District Holiday.

Reviewed by Gary 1st April 2023

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A lovely warm and comfortable cottage with beautiful views front and back. Very well equipped kitchen and 3 double bedrooms. The small enclosed garden to the rear was well used as we sat out on the patio area in the afternoons. Great to have walks from the cottage as well as being a great base for travelling further afield. The caf just down the roRead moread served great drinks and cakes... very tempting when arriving home from a long walk :) Hide

Reviewed by Kimberley 25th March 2023

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The size of the cottage is great and the location is amazing. The kitchen is well equipped although the fridge and dishwasher are too small for 6 people. The beds are awful and need replacing, the shower is useless and you are not able to change the heating which is set to 10 degrees over night so we had to get up every few hours to boost the heatiRead moreng so it was warm enough. I would not stay in this cottage again and would find another in the village. Hide

Reviewed by Jerome 30th December 2022

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This cottage does not provide towels but we missed this on the information provided and it was not emphasised on the final Directions/Keysafe information email so we were incredibly shocked on the New Year bank holiday weekend to arrive to no towels. At the price charged over NYBH, this was doubly disappointing, The quality of the fixtures and fittRead moreings is not comparable to that of other Sally's Cottages that I've stayed at. Excellent location though and very clean. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 12th December 2022

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The location great - would consider returning

Reviewed by Dennis 5th December 2022

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.Homely Cottage in a beautiful location with gorgeous views and easy access to multiple walks.Hope to return soon.

Reviewed by Lynne 5th November 2022

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Crag Lea offers all the basics for a comfortable stay. We found it nicely cosy for what was a wet & windy week in November. Set in a great location there are some fantastic walks straight from the door. We hope to be back again sometime.

Reviewed by Sarah 29th October 2022

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The surroundings is absolutely beautiful and have the amenities that one needs, besides the fact the dishwasher not working but informed only through a note on arrival. However, of course we managed. But black damp was found behind a bed, on walls and ceilings which did grow whilst there, seriously needs addressing. Some stranger turned up for launRead moredry mid week left gate unlocked, we have two dogs! Then last day of stay just about to leave, a delivery of new dishwasher, really! Not impressed! Hide

Reviewed by Kim 22nd October 2022

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Perfect location for walking straight from the cottage into the hills. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crag Lea.

Reviewed by J L 8th October 2022

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Overall the cottage is a very pleasant place to stay while exploring The Lake District. We will be back.

Reviewed by Becky 17th September 2022

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A brilliant house in a gorgeous location with super easy access to all the best walks in the lakes. Cosy living room to curl up infront of the log fire after a busy day walking. Completely 100% secure garden for the dogs and a nice clean home. 30 second walk to a lovely cafe with great food and a 5 minute drive to the Scafell riverside bar for someRead more of the best food youll find in the Lake District. Seriously great location. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey 13th August 2022

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Reviewed by Lynne 9th July 2022

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We have had another lovely week at Crag Lea which is comfortable & in the perfect location for us. We arrived this year to happily find the kitchen had been improved with some new appliances & added storage cupboards. The bathroom still leaves a lot to be desired. The shower is disappointing in that it can only offer a weak flow of water, not reallRead morey sufficient after a day out walking. The garden is safe & secure for dogs & a great place to sit & relax. Wonderful views all around! Hide

Reviewed by Frances 2nd July 2022

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Absolutely stunning location, cottage excellent, very comfy. Garden perfect for dogs and kids, wonderful walks on doorstep-literally.

Reviewed by David 25th June 2022

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Reviewed by Shirley 4th June 2022

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Reviewed by Susan 28th May 2022

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We enjoyed a wonderful week's holiday in this house, ideal for grandparents, parents and two children. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable furniture, soft and warm beds, all well cleaned when we arrived. The location is excellent for local walks, exploring Derwent Water, or just letting the kids splash in the nearby river. We enjoyed coffee and ice Read morecream from the cafe a few steps away. Although a road runs in front, it becomes quiet at night. The wood burning stove made evenings warm and cosy. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 21st May 2022

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Great place to base yourselves. 4 of us and 2 dogs fitted nicely. Secure garden was excellent. Really nice cottage.

Reviewed by Susan 14th May 2022

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We enjoyed our stay at Crag Lea, there are wonderful views and we loved watching the lambs. It is well placed for some wonderful walks from the door. The garden is an enclosed space to safely let dogs run around, a lovely place to relax after a long walk. The kitchen was well equipped. We were a group of 4 adults but although the cottage sleeps 6, Read moreI would not recommend it for more than 4 adults with only one bathroom plus lavatory downstairs. Also a problem with double yellow lines in the road. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 30th April 2022

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the house has had big improvements in the last year has a new kitchen with new equipment new shower makes a big difference and you add the superb views from all windows it is a nice place for a holiday

Reviewed by J L 23rd April 2022

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Lovely Cottage, very nice location.

Reviewed by Robert 16th April 2022

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful location and one we would hope to use again.

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