Guests say
Hillside Cottage in Keswick receives high praise for its modern decor, spaciousness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, stunning views, and the convenience of local walks and the town centre. The wood burning stove is a cosy highlight, and the property's location is ideal for exploring the Lake District. While some guests mentioned a struggle to warm the house, the overall experience is very positive.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to Keswick centre, scenic walks, and public transport options. The views and accessibility to local attractions contribute to its favourable rating.
The cottage is repeatedly noted for its comfort, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the living spaces warm and inviting, especially with the wood burning stove.
Facilities are well-received, with the property being well-equipped and spacious. However, the lack of a smart TV for Netflix was a minor inconvenience for one guest.
The provision of wine and chocolate upon arrival was a thoughtful touch mentioned by a guest. While such gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This spacious holiday home offers luxurious living with excellent interior design and all the right ingredients for an unforgettable stay close to Keswick town centre.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 36" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluetooth Speaker, DVDs, Books, Games, Woodburner
Dining room: Patio Doors To Conservatory
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
Conservatory.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgates. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and picnic bench. Bike/canoe store. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking.. This beautiful detached property has been fully renovated in 2019 combining contemporary styling with the high end look you would get from a modern hotel, but with all the freedom you would expect from a large family home. This stunning house, set in landscaped gardens, offers plenty of outdoor space. The property has been transformed into a desirable Keswick retreat with surrounding mountain views.
Hillside Cottage can comfortably sleep up to four adults and two children in three good sized bedrooms. A lot of thought and care has gone into the finish of the interior design and it has been furnished with guest comfort high on the list of priorities. The owners’ also provide a complimentary bottle of wine with tea, coffee and biscuits. The ground floor has been turned into a great social living space complete with a comfortable living room and a wood burner for those cosy nights by the fire. The spacious dining room is a great social area, just perfect for a family feast which leads to a conservatory with additional seating, perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine, watching the birds in the garden and soaking up the lovely view of Latrigg.
If you like outdoor adventure including climbing, walking and cycling you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg and Catbells. Nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. If you want to leave the car behind you can walk directly from the cottage to Castlerigg Stone Circle in about 15 minutes.
Keswick is a vibrant market town with a great outdoor market and plenty of places to eat and drink as well as deli’s, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. It’s bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands. If you like culture check out the Theatre By The Lake, 1¾ miles away, with award winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater where you can hire a rowing boat or even take a dip. For family fun why not try Puzzling Place, 1½ miles away, which is a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world. For a really wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite or The Lakes Distillery offering daily tasting and tours, both just 9 miles away. If you fancy a round of golf, Keswick Golf Club is just 3½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
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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DMac
This is a fabulous house. It was well decorated and modern. There was wine and chocolate left for arrival. Loads of parking space. We had a little struggle getting it warm but it was <0 outside.
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Lisa
Had the best 4 nights, the fire is amazing and the cottage has everyone you need. We couldn’t connect our Netflix account as wasn’t a smart tv but we watched dvds which was good enough. We will definitely be booking again
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Confirmed Guest
We really enjoyed our stay at Hillside Cottage. The cottage was warm, spacious, comfy and very well equipped. It’s in a great location and each day we just left the car at the property and walked, bussed or caught the Derwent launch to explore the surrounding lakes and fells. On the days when it rained we really appreciated being able to light the wood burning stove to warm up with a cosy evening. The Lake District is such a special place and the comfort of Hillside Cottage helped make this a lovely break away.