Guests say
Cat Bells offers a superb central location in Keswick with the added benefit of a dedicated parking space, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and renovated bathroom, as well as the light-filled rooms. While the property is clean and comfortable, several reviews note that the décor and furnishings are dated and would benefit from refurbishment. Some maintenance issues and intermittent WiFi have been mentioned, but overall, guests enjoy their stays and many return for repeat visits.
Most guests found the property clean, particularly the bathroom and kitchen, though some noted areas needing a deeper clean, such as dust on skirting boards and pillow protectors requiring attention.
The location is consistently praised, with guests highlighting its central position in Keswick, proximity to shops and Derwentwater, and the convenience of a dedicated parking space.
Guests generally found the property comfortable, appreciating the lounge and overall space. However, some mentioned tired furnishings, sagging beds, and dated décor as areas for improvement.
The kitchen is well-equipped and the bathroom recently renovated, but several maintenance issues were noted, including unreliable WiFi, ageing furniture, and overdue PAT testing on appliances.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Within walking distance of Derwentwater and the fells, this first floor apartment is ideally placed for exploring all the Lake District has to offer.. 9 steps to entrance.
All on the
First Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. . Terrace (shared with other apartments on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There are drops at the front of the property care to be taken with young children.. Catbells, one of 3 holiday apartments, is on the first floor and comprises a living room, kitchen/diner, bedroom, bathroom and a parking space immediately opposite. Situated just off the main thoroughfare, opposite the world renowned ‘George Fishers’ climbing shop, with all amenities to hand. A 10 minute stroll along Lake Road and through the beautifully manicured gardens of Hope Park lead down to Derwentwater, with regular launch trips around the lake and numerous dropping off points. There is parking nearby and once parked up, your car need never leave its space.
The fells are accessible from the door and in the evenings the nearest bars and restaurants are within 75 yards. The apartments are accessed via several steps and are spacious, very comfortably furnished, well equipped and have the benefit of Wi-Fi and a shared terrace. Beach 25 miles. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Catbells can be booked together with Skiddaw (UK1083) and Blencathra (UK1084) to accommodate up to 8 guests.
Free WiFi
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There are drops in the garden.
One or several floors are accessed by external stairs.
There are steps to the property.
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 (13)
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Simon Lindsey
Excellent location and good facilities. Our only issue was the wifi was intermittent and didn’t seem to accept all our devices
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Lorraine Davies
It’s a lovely apartment really enjoyed it we have been about 5 times to the same place and we will be back definitely 😀
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Confirmed Guest
Cat Bells is in a great location but is suffering from neglect. On arrival, there is a broken bench by the front door, with unswept leaves. The bathroom is in the best shape; looks like it has been renovated recently, but there is mould around the bath seal. The bath can't be used as the tap has been sealed off and drips continually - a waste of water. The kitchen is passable - button to open the microwave doesn't work well. All the PAT testing certificates are over a year out of date and the one on the washing machine is blank....Lounge is comfortable and a decent TV but like other rooms, isn't very clean - there is thick dust on the skirting boards. Bedroom OK - bed sags but that was OK for me. I knew some of these shortcomings when I booked, but it was reasonably priced and well located and there wasn't much else available. However, I will be coming back with more notice and I think there is better in Keswick for a little more money. It's a shame as it could be fabulous if looked after and renovated - new windows at the front are also desperately needed.