Guests say
Skiddaw View offers spacious, comfortable accommodation in an excellent central Keswick location, ideal for exploring the town and surrounding walks. Guests appreciate the effective heating, useful amenities, and the convenience of a parking permit. While the property is generally good value and well-equipped, some areas would benefit from improved cleanliness, maintenance, and modernisation. The entrance alleyway is frequently mentioned as unkempt and dark, and the lack of Wi-Fi is noted. Despite these points, most guests enjoy their stay and would consider returning.
Several reviews mention issues such as mould in the bathroom, musty cupboards, dirty marks on walls, and an unclean entrance alley. While some guests found the property clean, the majority highlight areas needing a deep clean and better upkeep.
The location is consistently praised as central, convenient for shops, restaurants, and walks, with easy access to local amenities. The only minor drawback is the distance from parking for additional cars.
Guests find the property spacious, warm, and comfortable, with good-sized rooms and effective heating. However, some mention dampness, musty smells, and the need for updated décor, which slightly detracts from overall comfort.
The property offers useful amenities such as a washing machine and parking permit, but lacks Wi-Fi, and some appliances (dishwasher, TV) and fixtures require maintenance. Guests also note missing basics like soap and toiletries.
While the provision of a parking permit is appreciated, guests mention a lack of small thoughtful touches such as spare toilet rolls, soap, and basic kitchen supplies. Please note that any gifts or extras mentioned are not guaranteed.
About this property
If you are looking for the perfect base from which to conquer the Cumbrian fells with your family then look no further than Skiddaw View..
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, Electric Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot. On-road parking; permit for public car park available on request. No smoking.. Superb views. Ideally located in the heart of one of the Lake District’s most popular towns, Skiddaw View provides the ideal base from which to explore Keswick and the surrounding lakes and fells. Skiddaw View has been completely redecorated throughout in April 2018 with new curtains and some furnishings, new bedding, linen and towels and with lovely artwork on the walls of beautiful local scenes. Stretching over the first and second floors, with superb views from the second floor bedrooms, this family holiday apartment is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Keswick boasts a unique mixture of tea rooms, restaurants and bars, as well as a selection of gift shops and boutiques. There are also a few museums if you are looking to feed your curiosity. Have you ever wondered where poets such as Wordsworth and Coleridge took their inspiration? Well, come and see for yourself! Perhaps a leisurely drive over the Whinlatter Pass will spark your inner poet. Not forgetting Beatrix Potter, who also used the beautiful landscapes that surround Skiddaw View for her popular book series. You will soon know why.
Whether you prefer pottering around unique towns and villages, partaking in the more adventurous water sports or climbing hill and dale, Keswick, Derwent Water and the peaks that expand your horizon are all here for the taking. Shop and restaurant 10 yards, pub 20 yards.
Car parking permit available for nearby car parks.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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 (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Great location for this flat in central Keswick, so really good for exploring and night time.The flat also comes with free parking in the central car parks - another bonus. The flat is spacious and good sized rooms. Very comfortable and easy to use.
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Tetiana Kulinich
The cottage itself is big and location is perfect. Three bedrooms and the lounge is spacious. But there is a lot of small things that stack and irritate. No soap and basic toiletries, the water in the shower is too hot and it is impossible to change the temperature. Dishwasher does not work properly. The whole place is quite sad. No Internet, no games, no books.
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Confirmed Guest
impossible to get a reply from my complaint as follows:musty cupboards left smell on clothes. All need to be laundeted. Had to live out of suitcase test of the vacation. damp on stairs such that it os a health hazard for vulnerable people. no info, games or maps vrbo connection missing to cottages.com sash bar missing one side so bottom window not secure. tv has a warn out purple hue impossible to watch… no hand soap dirty marks on wall needs tepainy fire door doesn't shut on stairs to top floor so breaking Health and safety in event of fite screw nail protruding in bathroom nearly stepped on. that would have been end of walking holiday!!!