Guests say
Foxhole cottage is praised for its cosy atmosphere, well-equipped kitchen, and superb location ideal for walkers, with easy access to local pubs, cafes, and public transport. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, lovely garden, and responsive local support. While the cottage offers a homely base for exploring the Lake District, several guests note that cleanliness and maintenance could be improved, particularly in the kitchen and bathroom. Parking is tight but manageable for smaller vehicles. Overall, Foxhole provides a charming and convenient stay for couples or small families seeking a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings.
Cleanliness is a recurring concern, with multiple guests mentioning issues such as dust, mould, dirty kitchen equipment, and a general need for a deep clean. Some guests found the property acceptably clean after their own efforts, but overall, standards were inconsistent.
The location is highly praised, with guests enjoying the proximity to walking routes, local pubs, cafes, and excellent public transport links. The setting is described as beautiful and ideal for exploring the Lake District.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, though there were occasional comments about creaky beds and compact bathroom space. The heating is effective, contributing to a comfortable stay once warmed up.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen, but several maintenance issues were noted, including a faulty oven seal, shower drainage problems, and tight parking. The garden is well maintained, and the local support team is responsive to urgent issues.
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
Village location with 2 pubs nearby and walking opportunities from the doorstep.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for multi fuel burner available locally. Cot available on request.. Lawned garden (accessed across the rear access lane) with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. Visit England 3 Star. Please note: The stairs within the property are partially open sided.. Foxhole is a two bedroom end of terrace cottage situated in the heart of Threlkeld village, which lies at the foot of mighty Blencathra. From this convenient base there is access directly onto both Blencathra and the Skiddaw range, or across the valley to St Johns in the Vale and the surrounding fells. Excellent food is available in the Horse and Farrier and ’pub grub’ in the Salutation inn, both within 400 yards. The vibrant town of Keswick is only three miles and can be reached on foot by walking along the old railway line. Here you will discover a wealth of amenities and visitor attractions.
Foxhole is one of the oldest cottages in the village and has characteristic oak beams, low ceilings, uneven floors, a wood burner and a bathroom with a bath and a separate shower. The garden has a parking space for one car and enjoys lovely views onto the fells. The cottage is in the heart of the village with great walking from the door to suit all abilities and a short stroll to the children’s playground and the pubs. Keswick is an easy walk along the old railway line and there is a regular bus service through the village. The owner has thoughtfully provided toys, games, books and maps which you are welcome to use. This two bedroomed end of terrace family cottage is small but cosy and you’re sure to have a lovely time here and leave with lasting memories..
Free WiFi
Up to one dog only, at charge of £20. Cot available for £10.00.
There are low banisters at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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
- Coalhouse Fort
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
Great little cottage in superb location but it did smell of damp which needs investigating
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Catherine Pinn
The location of the property was great within very good bus service and easy access to railway walk. Although I accept the cottage is very old with damp problems etc, the standard of cleanliness was poor, e.g thick dust on skirting boards. The kitchen was well equipped with utensils etc, but drawers and freezer needed a clean. Bedding was okay but there was a large hole in one of the towels and a bathmat would have been handy. Confusing instructions on bin collections - one saying Tuesday night and one Thursday night ?? We were happy to use the recycling points in the village. Overall we had a lovely holiday in a very friendly and beautiful area.
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Tracey Healey
Cottage is in a fabulous location but that is the only thing good about it . It is dirty looks unkempt from the outside . There is mould on the walls seals are all hanging off on the kitchen tops . Dirty grill pan obs not looked at when cleaners were in .Shower has mould all around the bottom of it .The whole house smells of damp .Cottages.com should not have this house on their website .