Guests say
Kingstarn is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in the heart of Keswick, ideal for large families and groups. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, comfortable living spaces, and ongoing improvements to décor and furnishings. The kitchen is well stocked, making self-catering easy, and the property is dog-friendly. While some minor maintenance and cleanliness issues have been noted, these are generally outweighed by the property's many positives and responsive management. Parking can be challenging, but overall, guests enjoy a pleasant and convenient stay.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though a few mentioned issues such as dishes not always being clean, towels developing odours, and carpets needing attention. These concerns were not universal but suggest occasional lapses.
The location is highly praised, with guests highlighting its proximity to Keswick town centre, easy access to buses, and convenience for exploring the area.
Guests frequently mention the house is warm, comfortable, and spacious, with comfortable beds and ample room for large groups. Some mention split levels, but this was not seen as a major issue.
The property is well equipped, with a well-stocked kitchen and useful appliances. Some guests noted maintenance issues such as a slow-draining shower, cooker door problems, and the need for larger cooking dishes, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Some guests suggested the addition of a welcome pack with basics like milk and tea/coffee, which is not currently provided. While management is responsive to issues, there are no mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches, so such items cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Kings Tarn is a spacious, light Victorian Town House ideal for 2 families or groups of walkers with plenty of walking opportunities from the doorstep..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Ipod Dock, Electric Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet 1.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet 2.
Third Floor:
Living room 2: TV, DVD Player.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot.. Small front garden area with garden furniture. On road parking. Visit England 4 Star.. Kingstarn is a spacious, light Victorian Town house situated in a residential area of Keswick, close to the town centre. The house has the benefit of pleasant views from some rooms and a very good standard of equipment and furnishings. With four bedrooms and a nursery and two sitting rooms, it is ideal property for two families wishing to share or larger groups of walkers.
The dining room has an extendable dining table with seating for up to 12 guests, and views to Skiddaw. Bedroom 1 enjoys a view of Castle Head, whilst bedroom 3 looks out over Skiddaw. Bedroom 4 has views to Walla Crag whilst views of Castle Head and Walla Crag can be enjoyed from the nursery. The attic sitting room is a perfect escape zone for teenagers and has easy chairs, a TV and DVD player and video player.
There are plenty of walking opportunities from the doorstep and a wealth of amenities in Keswick.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Cot hire £10; highchair hire £5. Up to two dogs only, at charge of £20 each.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
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 (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Great location, spacious rooms and comfortable beds. I would book again but only if the problems are sorted out first.It was dark when we arrived and difficult to see the numbers on the keysafe.Arrival instructions should explain that although there is no parking space you can pull into the driveway next to the backdoor to load and unload - It is too late to read this once you are already in the property. Hot water did not come on automatically as the information in the house said it should. The out of hours helpline was helpful, someone came in and reset boiler but this did not solve problem so had to call out a second time and they found an over-ride control that enabled us to force on manually so we had hot water from our 2nd night.The cooker door does not stay shut. We had to rewash many things after they had been through the dishwasher - we found some things had been put away dirty by previous guests.The house is on many different split levels. There are steps up and down between all bedrooms and toilets - this was not a problem to us but should be explained in the booking information.
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Viviane
A good house for 6 adults well located in the centre of Keswick.Furnishings were basic but satisfactory.Dishes were not always clean and we had to wash several things before use.Parking was challenging.Overall a good stay despite some adverse comments and would recommend
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Confirmed Guest
A well positioned large house for a large family mix , and a dog , warm and comfortable, fairly easy to park on the road nearby . Good access into town and buses . Well stocked kitchen utensils and crockery, slow cooker was useful .