Guests say
Alvamere is a charming and cosy cottage, ideally situated just a short walk from the centre of Keswick, making it perfect for exploring the town and the Lake District. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. The cottage is clean and provides a warm, homely atmosphere. Some guests noted steep stairs and minor maintenance issues, but overall, the property offers great value and a welcoming base for families and couples alike.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with only a few mentioning minor issues such as musty or smoky smells, dirty windows, or dishes needing extra cleaning. Overall, cleanliness is well maintained.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to Keswick town centre, shops, cafes, and Derwent Water. The cottage is also convenient for public transport and exploring the Lake District.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and a warm atmosphere. Some mentioned the steep stairs and a small double bed as drawbacks, but these did not significantly detract from their stay.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Some guests noted blunt knives, a lack of lamps, or minor maintenance needs, but overall facilities met expectations for a pleasant stay.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Ideally situated just a 3 minute walk from the town centre. Alvamere is fully equipped to a high standard with all modern day appliances..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 26" Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, DAB Radio
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate. Cot available.. Small garden with garden furniture (shared). On road parking. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. This delightful traditional Lakeland stone terraced cottage is situated in a quiet area of Keswick within only a three minute walk to the town centre and market square. The cottage is fully equipped to a high standard with modern day appliances.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
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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Confirmed Guest
Excellent location. Cottage cosy and comfortable. Lovely and warm, great shower over the bath. There was a smoky smell in the cottage which wasn't great but apart from that all good.
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Confirmed Guest
The perfect cottage for a stay in Keswick. An ideal base from which to explore the local area, whether on foot or by bus. Alvamere is comfortable and cosy and perfectly situated close to the centre of Keswick. We have stayed there several times and have already booked for next year.
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Brisy
Clean throughout in a great location for exploring Keswick and the lakes, within walking distance of Keswick and Derwent Water. Well equipped kitchen.Bedrooms are on first floor and attic with tight 90 degree turns so consider if infirm or with small children, although a stair gate is provided.The outdoor table and seating is in a neighbours garden through a gate.Parking is on-road and as the accommodation is close to Keswick, the area is popular with 'day trippers' so be prepared to park on neighbouring streets as we did. Maybe a little TLC required after a long season, but would recommend for adults with older children.