Guests say
Rowan House is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in Threlkeld, offering a peaceful and comfortable base for exploring the Lake District. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent location near walking routes, pubs, and bus links. The property is ideal for both families and groups, with ample parking and thoughtful touches. Minor issues, such as a tricky fire and a light switch, were quickly addressed by the helpful owner. Overall, visitors feel at home and are keen to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as spotlessly clean, tidy, and well maintained, with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its excellent location in Threlkeld, close to walking routes, pubs, and bus services, with easy access to Keswick and the northern fells. One review notes the road can be busy, but this does not detract from the overall positive feedback.
Guests describe Rowan House as very comfortable, warm, and spacious, with particular mention of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. The property is suitable for families and groups.
The cottage is well equipped, with a modern kitchen, ample parking, and good heating. Some minor maintenance issues (fire, light switch) were promptly resolved. A few guests would have appreciated more consumables like toilet rolls and tea towels.
Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as a welcome supply of tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, and a basket of logs. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With a superb village location, two excellent pubs nearby and a short drive into Keswick, Rowan House offers a spacious retreat for your next Cumbrain adventure.. 4 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 31" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a step on the patio.. Rowan House offers a peaceful retreat in a prime location within the village of Threlkeld. This end terraced cottage, next to the owner’s home, offers plenty of space, a fantastic range of good quality furnishings and attention to detail that makes this place a firm favourite with couples and families. The first floor features two good sized double bedrooms, one with a modern en-suite shower room. The third bedroom has twin beds, making this property ideal for families, couples, walkers or cyclists.
Downstairs you have a spacious living room with a cosy wood burner, ideal after a day of adventure. A separate spacious dining room and a modern kitchen make it perfect for a family feast. Finally, there is a utility room with washing machine, and a rear door leads to private parking and a lovely patio with garden furniture for that morning cuppa or a glass of wine in the afternoon sunshine.
Within the village there are two excellent pubs/restaurants and you can reach them on foot in less than 2 minutes. You are also just 2 miles from Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum, offering a fun day out with a narrow gauge train ride, mining tour and activities including digging and panning for gold. For golfers, you will find Keswick Golf Club just 1¼ miles away, or head towards Keswick and you will reach Castlerigg Stone Circle which is an interesting and short walk suitable for all levels of experience.
The popular market town of Keswick with its abundance of bars, shopping experiences and restaurants is just 5 miles away. Here you can find tourist attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world, The Theatre by the Lake, offering award-winning arts and drama, and Puzzling Place, with a selection of mind boggling optical illusions. Shop 4½ miles, pub and restaurant ¼ 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
- Coalhouse Fort
Reviews (15)
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Debbie Simpson
Very comfortable and a great centre for walking and exploring the lakes right from the door.
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Elizabeth Wrigglesworth
My go to property for the north lakes. Home from home.
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Confirmed Guest
Rowan house meets all the published criteria,owner always helpfel