Guests say
Beck Edge is a spacious cottage in Keswick, praised for its great location for walking and proximity to local amenities. While some guests found the property comfortable and were satisfied with the service from Sykes, others noted areas for improvement. The property's charm and potential for a pleasant stay are acknowledged, despite some concerns.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews, with some guests noting the property was generally clean but others mentioning issues such as spider webs, a stale smell, and a mildewed shower curtain. The extractor fan and fridge cleanliness were also criticised.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to walking paths and local attractions. However, some guests were inconvenienced by road noise and parking difficulties, which slightly marred the overall experience.
Guests appreciated the comfortable beds and spacious layout, suitable for couples. However, comfort was compromised by issues such as old towels, uncomfortable beds for some, and a lack of heating which necessitated the use of a gas fire.
Facilities and maintenance were a concern, with guests reporting a range of issues from broken appliances and difficulty operating the heating system to maintenance problems like a sticky front door lock and poorly fitted kitchen units.
There is no mention of gifts or thoughtful gestures such as welcome packs in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness of the host. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Beck Edge is a delightful stone-built barn conversion nestled into the village of Braithwaite, and with close by walks and amenities, it is the ideal base for a family or a group of friends looking to explore the breath-taking scenery of Cumbria.
Park off-road and be welcomed into this charming abode, discovering a homely sitting room where you can recline and plan the day ahead of you in the warm glow of the woodburning stove.
Allow the utility room to take care of all of your muddy clothes from a day exploring the local fells. You will find an amply fitted open plan kitchen with comfortable seating and dining area, this is a great area where your friends and family can join you on the comfortable sofa and bar stools chatting about the day you have had, whilst the chef in the group creates a masterpiece for you all to savour at the dining table or perhaps enjoying a coffee from the sitting area as the gas fire adds ambience. There is also a cosy mezzanine where you can relax or read a good book under the bright reading floor lamp.
When sleep calls, retire to one of three bedrooms, choosing between a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double and a single, serviced by a bathroom.
Braithwaite is a delightful village, offering a selection of pubs and cafes, with options including the Royal Oak, Ivy House Restaurant and the Coledale Inn. There is also a convenience store for all of your holiday essentials. The village is close to many fantastic walks, including those at Coledale Beck, Newlands Beck, Grisdale Pike, Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve and Derwentwater where there are watersports facilities, and Coledale Horseshoe which can be walked from the door. The property is also close to mountain biking trails at the lovely Whinlatter Forest, walks at Lodore Falls, and the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path End. For more tasty eateries, independent shops, and more attractions such as a golf course, museums, walks, watersports and Castlerigg Stone Circle, head over to the charming town of Keswick. There are many more incredible places to visit throughout the Lake District National Park, including Windermere with its lake cruises and watersports facilities, Scafell Pike, Ullswater and Aira Force Waterfall. All of this and so much more with a stay at the wonderful Beck Edge.
Between the magnificent northern lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, lies the village of Braithwaite. Still retaining much of its traditional appeal, the Coledale Beck runs through the village with whitewashed Lakeland cottages, two village shops and two real ale Inns each brimming with character! Between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw, there really is something for everyone. Visit Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the lake with an open-air theatre, or take a trip around the lake. Lake District Wildlife Park, Dodd Wood, Derwentwater, and Keswick with its wide range of attractions, are also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included Logs available at local petrol station or Booths supermarket.
in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car next to the cottage plus additional free on street parking available in the village.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Step up into kitchen.
Note: Check-in 16:00, check-out 10:00
Nearby points of interest
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (5)
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Vincent
Layout of the house, lovely Space for one car- for us not a big issue Great location for Keswick & Whinlatter forest 5/10 mins in car. Pub/ restaurant = good food /coffee shop / small expensive convenient store within walking distance. Having had a pleasant stay over the new year period, Iâm sorry I do have to agree with some of the previous reviews still waiting to be improved on. My recommendation would be, for future visitors, A welcome gesture of milk etc , especially for visitors arrive in the evening. Changing timer on heating= January was freezing -1 Throws placed in the living area On arrival more logs with kindle to start a fire= ( one log was left no kindle) More toilet paper( 2 small rolls =sleeps 5) Changing those towels Cleaning could be better.
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Keith
Very comfortable bed, but as noted by other reviewers the towels have seen better days. A few house keeping niggles - there was no salt for the dishwasher and we couldn't buy any in Keswick as it was sold out, the en-suite toilet was running continuously and the cleaning generally was not great. Also the TV is not a smart TV as described in the listing and even the Freesat reception was hit and miss. We would have brought a laptop to connect to the TV if we had known.
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Michael
The only feedback to improve future stays would be that the front door lock or key needs to be replaced, had to play around to open and lock the door. Would have welcomed a starter pack of logs for the wood burner, we would have then left the same for the next persons, nearest shop we found that sold logs was back in Keswick. Finally it would be a good idea to have a selection or cleaning liquids for the floors, toilet and bath so we could use for general clean and upkeep of your property. This is feedback purely for the owner, none of the above would put us off staying again, the cottage is in a great location and we had a very pleasant stay. Thanks again.