Guests say
Branthwaite Cottage is a beautifully restored, spotlessly clean and well-equipped cottage in a tranquil rural setting, ideal for walkers and those seeking peace and quiet. Guests praise its comfort, warmth, and high-quality furnishings, with many highlighting the excellent kitchen and thoughtful touches. The location is remote, offering direct access to scenic walks and cycling, though some mention the need to plan for shopping and the presence of farm noise. Low ceilings upstairs are a quirk to be mindful of, especially for taller guests. Overall, the cottage provides a charming and relaxing countryside retreat.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculate, and highly maintained. Only positive comments were made regarding the standard of cleanliness.
The location is described as peaceful, beautiful, and ideal for exploring the northern Lake District, with direct access to walks and cycling. Some guests note the remoteness and farm noise, but most appreciate the tranquillity and proximity to nature.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's warmth, comfortable beds, and cosy atmosphere. The main drawback is the low ceilings and beams upstairs, which can be challenging for taller guests, but overall comfort is rated highly.
The cottage is very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, woodburning stove, good WiFi, and laundry facilities. Some minor criticisms include limited outdoor views and space for children to play, but overall facilities are excellent.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack with eggs, bread, and milk, as well as plentiful supplies of firewood and cleaning products. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Enjoy the countryside views from this traditional Lakeland cottage, which boasts a cosy wood burner and enclosed garden, ideal all year round.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Branthwaite Cottage neighbours a working sheep farm, in the quiet hamlet of the same name, rarely disturbed except for the odd car or tractor passing by. This Grade II listed property has the charm and attraction of a typical Lakeland house, with traditional slate roof and sash windows. As you enter through the wood panelled front door, you will find an open plan kitchen with dining area, which boasts lovely views towards open rural farmland, and has everything you need to enjoy a self-catering holiday. The living room provides comfy seating and a cosy wood burner for those cooler evenings, adding warmth and luxury to the room. There is also a utility room and separate storage room, ideal for bike storage, which is adjacent to the back door for ease of access. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a convenient room with space for cases. The shower room is the place to wake up revived and refreshed, just watch your head as you go through the door! Outside there is a pretty paved area with outdoor furniture for that morning coffee. Planted floral borders add to the attractive cottage garden.
For walkers, leave the car and head straight to the quieter Caldbeck Fells, with many walks in this tranquil countryside, known as John Peel country, these quiet lanes are also ideal for cyclists. Head over to nearby Caldbeck, a traditional fell village with tea rooms, country pub serving fine ales and home cooked food, and many craft and workshops to browse. This part of the Lake District National Park is home to popular visitor attractions including the market town of Keswick, a bustling haven to the visitor, Bassenthwaite, a 4-mile long lake with the mighty Skiddaw Massif as its backdrop, or to the north Carlisle, with pedestrianised shopping, Tullie House for rainy days and the castle for a trip back in time. Branthwaite Cottage really is a peaceful oasis that you will love. Shop 10 miles, pub and restaurant 3½ miles.
The property is located on a working farm.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Lodore Falls
- Carlisle Cathedral
Reviews (21)
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Amanda Schofield
This was our second visit to Branthwaite Cottage. We love it, great location a home from home for us. Well stocked and comfortable. We took a table cloth for the outside table. O2 coverage was hit and miss in the property. If tall, just need to watch the low doors, bathroom beam upstairs! We visited the West Coast. St Bees is a lovely beach, worth a visit. Fabulous walks locally. Quiet peaceful location, no issues. Had a great week, we would highly recommend Branthwaite Cottage.
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Nicole
We had a wonderful stay, beautiful location, quiet and peaceful. The cottage was pristine and have everything you need. It was cosy and warm and idyllic. We loved walking along the river and sitting in the little garden.
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Ken
Lovely peaceful location and not too far from services. Immaculate inside. It was very well equipped and comfortable. Something to be wary about, and what we were told before booking, so not a surprise, was the low entrance to the bathroom. Lovely comfortable beds in spacious bedrooms. A nice touch and much appreciated was the welcome pack. We would definitely recommend a stay in this cottage.