Guests say
3 Barf Cottages in Keswick receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and location. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, proximity to local attractions, and the wildlife visible from the property. The cottage is well-equipped, with a special mention of the sunroom and garden. Some minor issues with maintenance and signage were noted, but overall, guests report a very satisfactory stay and many would return.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and immaculate, indicating a high standard of cleanliness. There are no reports of any significant cleanliness issues.
The location is highly praised for its easy access to Keswick and local walks, with a good mix of tranquillity and convenience. Some minor noise from a nearby road is mentioned, but it does not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The majority of guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the beds and sofas. However, a few guests noted the beds could be more comfortable, slightly lowering the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with the property being well-equipped and roomy. Some guests suggested improvements for the fire cleaning tools and mentioned occasional issues with Wi-Fi and mobile signal, which affects the score.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches like biscuits and milk on arrival. While these gestures are warmly received, it is important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay.
About this property
A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. A quiet location, close to Derwentwater and only one mile from Keswick town centre..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Dining room: (3 Steps)
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner provided. Travel cot.. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A stunning end terrace cottage which has been extended, modernised, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard by the owners. 3 Barf Cottages is situated along a small, no thoroughfare lane, in the village of Portinscale. There are several cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and two marinas in this popular lakeside village, which is accessible via a footpath from Keswick, where you will find a wealth of amenities. Much effort and attention to detail has been afforded by the owners to create a cottage oozing with quality and great facilities. There is a fabulous garden room which doubles as the dining room, overlooking the garden to the fells beyond, bathroom and shower room, excellent kitchen, wood burner, wooden floors, parking and Wi-Fi.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for woodburner included, thereafter available locally at cost.
No pets.
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 (14)
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Confirmed Guest
Cosy, comfortable and clean.Quiet and peaceful location with easy access to Keswick.Layout of the property provides two self contained sleeping and bathroom areas, complimented by an extensive lounge and kitchen diner, ideal for groups of friends or family.We have already made another booking.
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Irene George
Excellent cottage lovely location very comfortable bed, Would recommend a metal bucket for cleaning out the fire as there was no where to put the ash or any brush and shovel to clean it out. Also the dinning table was very sticky i tried to clean it but was no better. Apart from them 2 issues we had a good stay in barf cottage. Would recommend a sign outside as it took us a while to find the cottages, only found it when we parked at the pub and walked along the road and looked at the bins which had the name on.
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Judy Hamid
We had a lovely week in 3 Barf Cottages - the house is in a great location for Keswick, Derwent Water, Borrowdale and the Northern Fells - plenty of walking from the door if you prefer not to drive too much and it's easy to walk into Keswick from the house. The house was light and airy with a good mix of modern furnishings and traditional features such as a log burner. Sofas and beds were comfortable. The owner was also very helpful when we had a minor issue with the bins.