Guests say
Alvamere is a charming cottage in Keswick, praised for its excellent central location, making it ideal for exploring the town and the Lake District. Guests consistently mention the property’s cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere. The cottage is described as comfortable and peaceful, with easy access to local amenities and parking. Some guests noted steep stairs and minor maintenance issues, but these did not detract from an overall enjoyable stay. The property is particularly suited for families and those seeking a convenient base in Keswick.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and tidy, with only rare mentions of dated crockery or minor wear. Overall, guests were very satisfied with the cleanliness.
The location is universally praised as perfect—central, quiet, and close to shops, cafes, and attractions. Guests found it ideal for exploring Keswick and the surrounding area.
Guests found the cottage cosy and comfortable, though some mentioned steep stairs and a small or uncomfortable double bed. These issues were noted but did not significantly impact overall comfort.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a good kitchen and amenities. Some minor issues were noted, such as blunt knives, old crockery, and a lack of certain items like a broom or updated information leaflets.
There are no specific 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 (22)
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Wendy Sindall
Great location and well equipped cottage.
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Carol Ann Parkinson
Enjoyed our stay at Alvamere had everything we needed, good location and warm and cosy
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Emily
Really enjoyed our stay, the stairs were a little steep but otherwise cant fault the place :) thank you for a lovely stay