Guests say
Osprey Cottage receives high praise for its beautiful views, peaceful setting, and excellent location for exploring the northern Lake District. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. The host is described as friendly and helpful. While parking is not directly adjacent and can be a minor inconvenience, most guests found it manageable. Thoughtful touches for children and cosy features like the open fire are appreciated, though such extras are not guaranteed. Overall, guests enjoyed a relaxing and memorable stay, with many expressing a desire to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well maintained. No significant negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
The location is frequently described as excellent, peaceful, and ideal for exploring Keswick and the northern Lakes. The only minor drawback mentioned is the parking arrangement, but this did not detract significantly from guests’ enjoyment.
Guests repeatedly mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a relaxing environment. The cottage is described as snug and homely, with only minor comments about the electric shower.
The cottage is well equipped, with a good range of kitchen equipment, reliable WiFi, and a log burner. Maintenance issues, such as a leak, were resolved quickly. The only minor negative was the electric shower and the need to reheat water for baths.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as toys or teddies for children and helpfulness from the host. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Osprey Cottage is situated in a peaceful farming village and has the advantage of having breathtaking views over Bassenthwaite Lake..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Open Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Digital electric heated radiators throughout, open fire, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for open fire included. Cot, highchair and stairgate.. Sitting-out area to front of property with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Refurbished June 2021, this beautifully presented 17th-century cottage has been thoughtfully decorated to show off some of the original features, including a stunning oak beamed ceiling. The heart of the house is downstairs and features an open plan living room, kitchen and dining space, offering an open fire for those cosy nights in. Upstairs has a modern bathroom, and there are two very comfortable, good-sized bedrooms comprising a double, with lovely views and plenty of storage, and a full-size bunk bedroom. There are open views from the upstairs windows as far as the eye can see and the changing colours of the seasons are a sight to behold when you wake in the morning. It really makes this cottage one to remember.
Osprey Cottage is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of 21st century life, whether you are in the lakes for relaxation, culture, sightseeing or adventure, you are in a prime location within a unesco World Heritage Site, the Lake District National Park. Situated in the popular village of Bassenthwaite, the property benefits from amazing views looking south towards Bassenthwaite Lake, Catbells and the Borrowdale Valley and takes in some stunning sights of the surrounding Northern Lake District Fells. Immediately behind the property is a wood with lots of wildlife, including red squirrels, osprey and other birds of prey, and from the top, a sensational view of Skiddaw. Within a short walk of the property you have two pubs offering great food and local ales. It is just 8 miles from the popular towns of Keswick and Cockermouth.
Keswick is on the shores of Derwent Water, which offers an abundance of shopping and dining experiences, as well as a variety of cultural hotspots and tourist attractions including the Pencil Museum, the Theatre on the Lake, Keswick Convention Centre and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. Cockermouth is a quieter 800 year old market town, again with lots of shops and places to eat. It is the birthplace of William Wordsworth and another famous son is Fletcher Christian who led the mutiny on ’The Bounty’.
The property has no rear garden and although there is a lovely garden which can be seen from the rear windows, it does not belong to this cottage. Shops 8 miles, pub and restaurant ¾ mile. Osprey Cottage can be booked together with Holly Bank (CC113125) 200 metres away, to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
Please note there is no access to the garden at the rear of the property which belongs to No.3.
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
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Lodore Falls
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (28)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely little cottage, we would definitely visit again.
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Ryan
Lovely cottage, very well kitted out with a good arrange of cooking equipment. cottage was spotles and well provisioned. reasonably priced for the location. half a mile walk from the Sun Inn and 10 minutes from Keswick. nothing negative to say about the stay, will definitely be coming back.
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful cottage with excellent views,slight leak sorted quickly and efficiently, local pub, the sun inn has good food and ales, great location for a walking holiday