Guests say
Skiddaw Heights is a well-loved cottage in Keswick, praised for its stunning views and spacious accommodation. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable setting and the property's proximity to local attractions. While some areas require attention, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
The property generally appears to be clean, with crisp linens and a well-maintained appearance. However, some guests noted areas that could be improved, such as items found under the bed and a need for more thorough cleaning in certain spots.
The location is highly regarded for its breathtaking views and proximity to Keswick and local amenities. Some guests found the walk to town challenging, but the overall sentiment is that the location is excellent.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living areas spacious, contributing to a relaxing stay. However, some have mentioned that certain rooms become very light early in the morning, affecting sleep for those without eye masks.
The property is well-equipped, but several reviews mention the need for maintenance and updates, such as fixing a toilet seat, addressing hot water issues, and updating kitchen appliances. The presence of modern shower rooms is a plus.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the owner's thoughtfulness towards the guests' experience.
About this property
This delightfully detached townhouse is situated in an elevated position overlooking Keswick.
New renovated in 2023 with stunning views of the Lake District, Skiddaw Heights is ideal for large families looking for a quiet retreat among the fells and fens of Cumbria.
Entrance is on the lower ground floor with access to the garage, where stairs lead to the upper ground floor where there is a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook using fresh produce from the local town of Keswick, enjoying your meal in the formal dining area with views over the lake, before relaxing in front of the log effect cast iron fire in the lounge. With one bedroom and a family shower room downstairs, the remaining three bedrooms (one with en-suite and Juliet balcony) are on the first floor, along with another family bathroom.
At the back of the house, you'll find a private garden, with a patio leading into the dining area and a panoramic view over Keswick and Derwentwater. With comfortable garden furniture provided, it's a fine place to wind down after a long day walking around the Cumbrian hills.
A short walk downhill takes you to the charming town of Keswick, nestled on the shores of Derwentwater, one of the Lake District's most enchanting waters, where you can take a lake cruise or picnic on the shore. Keswick town centre hosts a number of visitor attractions, including parks, museums, boutique shops, a cinema, pubs, and quaint cafes.
Keswick is situated between two of the Lake Districts most popular lakes, Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater and surrounded by fells and hills that make it an ideal spot for a walking trip, where you can soak in the stunning natural beauty for which the area is renowned. You can also take a short drive to the Norman market town of Cockermouth and visit the Wordsworth museum for a day of history and culture.
Ideally positioned for a peaceful, relaxing holiday in one of the most beautiful natural spots in the country, Skiddaw Heights makes for an excellent retreat at any time of the year.
The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor twin; 1 x first floor master featuring Juliet balcony with panoramic view, king size bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, hand basin, and WC; 1 x double with king size bed and cot; 1 x twin.
Shower room on ground floor with basin and WC.
Bathroom on first floor, with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Utility room with tumble dryer and washing machine.
Lounge with TV.
Formal dining area, with patio doors.
Kitchen.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Krups coffee machine, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Gas central heating.
Cast iron log effect fire in lounge.
Free Wi-Fi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, travel cot, and highchair available.
Private parking sufficient for four cars.
Electric vehicle charging socket available.
Double garage to store bikes.
Private rear garden with patio and garden furniture.
Shop and pub 15-minute walk.
Note: Max 8 adults.
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 (19)
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Diana
Perfect for walking locally and a short distance from the town centre.
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Erinne
The walk to Keswick was further and hillier than expected and difficult with small children Very expensive compared to similar cottages we have stayed in Master bed was very comfy
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Jo
There is a Spar shop/garage within walking distance as well as a pub. The property itself has fantastic views over Keswick and the fells and the sunsets are quite spectacular. There are a number of things that vary between the Sykes listing and the folder of information included in the property (eg check out times are different) and the waste collection didn't go to plan. We put all 3 wheelie bins at the bottom of the very steep drive on Monday evening as instructed, however only two were collected. The final one (plastics/tins/glass) was only collected 3 days later after I contacted Sykes to report the issue. If this bin had been collected previously it wouldn't have been a problem, however by the time we had added our recycling for the 3 days of our stay up until that point, the bin was full. Only one of the upstairs bedrooms has curtains which means that the other two get very light very early in the morning. It wasn't a problem for some of our party who sleep with eye masks, but for others it meant a natural wake up call at around 4am. The IKEA bags for the laundry at the end of your stay are falling apart which made things a bit difficult on our final morning, and we found the microwave to be extremely temperamental. The other kitchen appliances worked as expected, although the induction hob took a long time to heat up any pans with water (we suspect this is due to the pans provided rather than the hob itself as the frying pans were a lot more efficient when used on the same rings). Overall this was an excellent base for our family party of 7 ranging from 40-77 years of age and we would book again.