About this property
Banks Place is an attractive mid terrace cottage located in the centre of Keswick, perfect for couples looking for a romantic Lake District break.
This well-appointed cottage is beautifully decorated and furnished in a modern style, ensuring a stylish and comfortable stay. Upstairs there are views across the countryside towards Grisedale and a master double bedroom with a comfortable king size bed. If required, this room can also be converted to two single beds instead. One of the main features of this cottage is the spacious and luxurious bathroom which includes a slipper bath ideal for anyone looking to unwind or enjoy some me time.
Downstairs the open plan but cosy living area has a kitchen space with a breakfast bar and slate tile flooring. The living area also has a multi-fuel stove and TV, ensuring there is no better place to relax on a cold evening after a busy day exploring the local area. The cottage also benefits from a high quality Sonos sound system providing pure, immersive sound.
There is outside seating to the front of the cottage and private residents parking on a first come first served basis plus unrestricted parking on street nearby (you should note that entry to the residents parking is down a narrow alley).
The cottage is a short walk away from the local amenities of Keswick, including restaurants, pubs and local shops as well as attractions such as the Cumberland Pencil Museum, lakeside walks and Derwentwater with jetties where you can take a boat tour or hire a rowing boat.
This stylish cottage is a great choice for couples looking for a base to explore the area.
Keswick is a year round destination with a wide variety of attractions on offer including, lake cruises on Derwentwater, live performances at the Theatre by the Lake, fine fell walking, lively street markets and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope Park is a relaxing and beautiful place to visit at any time of year it is only a five minute walk from the apartment, here you could enjoy a round of golf or keep the children entertained with a game of crazy golf. Also nearby you will find the River Greta and Fitz Park with tennis courts, pitch and put golf or just simply stroll along side the river. For the more energetic visit Whinlatter Forest Park which has a fantastic mountain biking trail and also hosts the tree top adventure Go Ape.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x double with king size bed (can be converted to two single beds).
Bathroom with slipper bath, shower cubicle, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outdoor seating.
Open plan living space with kitchen area, breakfast bar and multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, washing machine.
Multi-fuel stove.
TV and Sonos sound system.
Free Wi-Fi.
All electric.
Bed linen and towels included in the rent.
Initial supply of fuel included for multi-fuel stove.
On-street parking available.
Walking distance from local amenities, pubs, restaurants, tearooms.
Note: Private residents parking on a first come first served basis plus unrestricted parking on street nearby (you should note that entry to the residents parking is down a narrow alley).
Please note the staircase in the property is quite steep.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (36)
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Roger
Upstairs is the best part. Bedroom plenty of storage. Super bed and bedding. Bathroom stylish. We had to travel light and Sykes themselves disappointed us in that. Before we we went they replied to a phone enquiry about a hairdryer not mentioned but the cottage turned out to provide one. A second enquiry if thered be milk on arrival etc. A Sykes employee politely but unhelpfully used the wording that they would not confirm either queries in case we were disappointed. We agree heartily with negative comments in the visitors book and were horrified to read from the previous weeks guests where the gentleman actually fell down the stairs injured and they left for home early. Stair gate as an option and a warning by Sykes both needed as the guest rightly says. In our 70s ourselves we must have stayed in scores of cottages home and away. We havent actually used Sykes before. But nearly all the below are in the visitors book. No personal storage space for food Shelving needed on the empty wall Shelf would take teapot flowers etc Provide microwave next to the toaster Cupboards tiny so inadequate crockery Utensils good but cutlery minimal Teaspoons OK Glassware sticky This and crockery needed washing first Kitchen bin no pedal or button lid unhygienically removed by hand Bin also smelt Gas hob constantly difficult to light and stay lit instructions please Husband good with TVs but Humax constant unplugging needed obviously unhelpful to many guests Freezer compartment nearly full of encrusted ice Worktops sticky finish tho antibacterial provided it doesnt clear it. Standard Lamp not working couldnt see replacement bulbs in cupboard. Wrecked bench outside see neighbours in comparison Upstairs stairs dangerous very small landing can see how fall could happen Bathroom chair thick with dust Bin lid broken and stained inside lid Bathroom shelf needed especially as chair so dusty The owners have replied in some cases in the book e.g new boiler and duvet replaced last summer but not to the oft mentioned concerns. They stated they do an annual stay themselves. Come on Sykes. What are we paying over 800 pounds high season price for
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Marion
It is well presented, comfortable, clean, and adequately equipped. Being so small, there is not much space for any extras, e.g. nowhere to put food supplies, so we kept stuff in a box on the floor. The fridge is very small too. Upstairs, the bedroom is supplied with drawers & a wardrobe & a comfortable bed. The bathroom is lovely, but would be improved with shelves for personal belongings. I would not recommend this cottage for elderly people like ourselves as the stairs are very steep, and close to the bedroom & bathroom doors. My 84 year old husband fell down them in the dark trying to go to the bathroom in the night and was quite badly injured. I would suggest the owners should fix a stair gate at the top, and this situation should be mentioned in the details given about the cottage. The television is very complicated to use, it took us about 10 minutes to find the news programme we wanted each time, by which time we had missed the headlines! We left a day early as my husband was unwell after his fall.
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Adrian
Property kept very clean and great bathroom. Parking a little tricky, but that's the same issue all over Keswick ! Would recommend and use again.