Guests say
Lealholme is a charming, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful village setting, ideal for exploring Keswick and the Lake District. Guests praise its cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, excellent shower, and dog-friendly features, including an enclosed garden and proximity to a welcoming local pub. While some mention minor maintenance issues and occasional farm smells, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few noted issues such as a dirty blind and some damp patches. Overall, cleanliness is well regarded.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity, village charm, and easy access to Keswick, local walks, and a friendly pub. The setting is a highlight for most guests.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a great shower. Some suggest the mattresses and sofa are nearing replacement, but comfort remains a strong point.
The cottage is well equipped, especially the kitchen and shower. Some minor issues are noted, such as a tricky heating system, lack of dishwasher, and the need for some TLC, but overall facilities are very good.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches like a fire laid on arrival and a Christmas tree during the festive season. Please note, such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
For those who are looking to unwind in simple village life, Lealholme offers you just that and a little bit more.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone. . Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Prominently looking over the village green, and within touching distance of the Skiddaw massif, this link detached property is in the perfect location to explore the north western fells of the Lake District. Located in the heart of the village, with the village farm adjacent, the property offers access onto miles of quiet footpaths and local fells including little-known routes up Skiddaw and the back of the Blencathra massif. The beautiful beck, with its resident ducks, flows through the village and provides a great place for kids and dogs to cool off on warm days. The property is also only a few miles away from the historic market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, which can both be easily accessed by bus, and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Lealholme provides spacious and comfortable, single-storey accommodation, and has the added benefit of level access and wide doors. Tastefully decorated throughout, and with an enclosed garden, with double wrought iron gates, which provides parking and makes the perfect sun trap to sit and relax, perhaps whilst enjoying a purchase from the Lakes Distillery just down the road! The well-equipped, contemporary kitchen has slate tiled floors, Denby crockery, quality cutlery and utensils and an alcove, complete with a large electric range cooker. This fully central heated home from home, offers a large comfortable living/dining room with original pitch pine panelling, stone mullioned and sash windows offers a cosy and welcoming environment, complete with a wood burner. Lealholme also boasts a large walk-in shower with a Softstone base and a double shower head.
The village is situated in the north of the Lake District National Park, and is also just a short drive to Carlisle and the Scottish borders - it couldn’t be easier to explore the area. Bassenthwaite is a real community village which hosts an annual duck race, frequent pub quizzes and a vibrant, active local church arranging village fates, sports days and even Morris dancing. This beautiful cottage is just over a mile away from Bassenthwaite Lake, where fishing and sailing are available, or for nature lovers a walk up to the osprey viewpoints is well worth the effort. The property is ideally located for cyclists, with rides including the C2C and Cumbria Way routes, along with off-road trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest. However you choose to spend your stay, this is a perfect location to make the most of the Lake District. There is a dog-friendly, village pub serving food, just a short walk away, whilst Armathwaite Hall hotel and spa, Ravenstone lodge and Castle Inn all provide alternatives within 2 miles. Beach 18 miles. Shop ½ mile (seasonal) or 7 miles (open all year), pub 200 yards, restaurant 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (22)
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Debbie Rowlands
Another excellent visit to Lealholme I can only give 'good' for local amenities as the nearest shop is 6 miles away Keswick or cockermouth which some people may find a problem although there is a camp site down the lane that does very basic stuff like bread and milk We have no complaints about this though as we love the quiet and are more than happy to travel for our shopping The local pub does excellent food
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Craig Deeley
A really lovely, welcoming cottage well placed on the edge of the village green. Dog friendly, comfortable and relaxing with some very nice local walks. Would love to go there again.
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Richard Anderson
An excellent cottage with everything you could want. Brilliant wood burner and heating system. Lovely quiet village location. A perfect holiday