Guests say
Apple Cross in Keswick is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in an excellent location, just a short walk from the town centre and parks. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and homely feel. The conservatory and enclosed garden are highlights, especially for dog owners. While most found the kitchen well-equipped, a few suggested more utensils and improved bathroom privacy. Some noted steep stairs and occasional parking challenges, but these did not detract from an overall enjoyable stay. Many guests are repeat visitors and would happily return.
The property is frequently described as spotless, immaculate, and very clean, with only rare minor issues mentioned. Cleanliness is a consistent highlight across reviews.
The location is universally praised for its proximity to Keswick town centre, parks, and walking routes. Guests appreciate being able to walk to amenities and attractions easily.
Guests find the cottage spacious and comfortable, with particular mention of the beds and living areas. Some mention steep stairs and bathroom access as potential issues for those with mobility concerns.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a modern kitchen, good showers, and useful extras like a conservatory and enclosed garden. Some guests would have liked more kitchen utensils, bathroom locks, and improved garden security.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as hand wash and dog blankets, though these are not guaranteed. A welcome pack was suggested as a possible improvement.
About this property
A beautifully presented family home in the heart of Keswick, just a five minute walk into the town..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, CD Player, Electric Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 23" Freeview TV.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Enclosed garden with patio, terrace and garden furniture. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are steeps stairs in the property.. This spacious end-terrace house is split over three floors and is the ideal retreat if you are looking for a large house that is just a short walk into the town centre. Pleasantly decorated throughout and with comfortable furnishings, Apple Cross offers everything you need for a memorable holiday. On the ground floor, you’ll love the feeling of space, with a separate living room, dining room and kitchen which is well equipped and provides everything you need for a stress-free holiday. The large conservatory offers pleasant views to the enclosed garden at the rear. The first floor is home to two well appointed bedrooms, a double and a twin. The family bathroom has been newly fitted and features a shower cubicle. The top floor features a kingsize bed and TV, and takes in great views across the rooftops of Keswick to the views beyond. Overall, this property is ideal for families and couples who want to be close to the action, and parking is not usually an issue on the roadside. If you want to bring your dog, this property is great for them too, plus it has a bike store so is ideal for a cycling holiday.
If you like outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells, and nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. Situated just a stone’s throw from the River Greta, 400 yards, Fitz Park, 500 yards, and the bustling town centre of Keswick at just 600 yards, this end-terraced property is the ideal base to explore the delights of the town on foot, so leave the car behind and enjoy this bustling Lakeland town. Keswick is full of narrow streets with independent shops and courtyards and has an abundance of bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, delis, outdoor shops and every other type of shopping experience you could imagine. This traditional market town is full of great things to discover.
If you like culture, check out the Theatre By The Lake, under a mile away, with award-winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater, where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip if you need to cool down. For family fun you could try Puzzling Place, ¾ mile, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world, 1 mile. Or if you want a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8 miles, or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours, 8 miles. Whatever your reasons for visiting this stunning part of the world, Apple Cross will give you a great head start. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
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.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 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 (33)
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Confirmed Guest
We did enjoy our stay here. The cottage was a good size for our party and we were glad to be able to have our dog with us. We'd have liked more towels as there were none in the bathrooms or in the kitchen - if we'd been provided with sets for six people that would have solved that issue. Also, as a previous guest had noted, a drying screen would have been really helpful - it was too cold and rainy to dry items on the line outside. Positively, it was a cosy house and the showers were quite strong.
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Joan Burr
Just returned from Apple cross. The positives are Convenient location, didn't have any trouble parking. Very clean, spacious and decorated to very high standard. Beautiful interior. The negatives, staircase to master bedroom is steep and the depth of stairs very narrow approximately 6 inches. I am a size 5 shoe and it stuck well out over edge so had to walk sideways up and down. A male member of the group slipped and fell down the flight, bruised his back and hurt his ankle. Also the bathroom steps are slightly awkward to navigate. Please be aware of this if you have any mobility issues as may not be suitable. Security issue with both back gates have no locks or bolts and can be easily opened from the street.The garden area also lacks some privacy as hedging and fencing has many gaps. Quite small and seems busy route as my dogs became upset by passers by and being just small terriers found it easy to escape out to front street, also something for dog owners to be aware of. Overall, I can't say it was a bad property just not suitable for my needs
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Alison Rushton
Had another great stay at apple cross. Everything you need is there and it’s in a great location. It’s a pity the property is up for sale or I would have booked again for next year.