Guests say
Glen Cottage is praised for its stunning views, peaceful location, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere and the garden, which is a delightful spot on sunny days. The property's location is ideal for exploring the Lakes, and the presence of a log burner adds to the charm on wet evenings.
The cottage is generally found to be clean, with some guests taking the initiative to further tidy up. However, there are mentions of a previous pet's hair on the rug and overflowing bins outside the kitchen, which attracted flies.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and proximity to Keswick and Penrith, offering a perfect base for exploring the Lakes. The views are consistently praised, contributing to a positive experience.
While the cottage is considered comfortable and well-equipped by many, there are concerns about noise from the adjoining property and issues with the hot water and heating systems. The bed comfort is noted positively, but the noise levels have affected the overall comfort for some guests.
Facilities are deemed adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings. However, maintenance issues such as a loose toilet, damaged kitchen tiles, and a rusted towel rail have been highlighted. The location of the refuse bins and the condition of the garden are also areas for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Glen Cottage is a spacious one bedroom ground floor apartment, sharing part of a larger traditional stone built barn conversion, with stunning views over Great Mell Fell. Set in a rural location, this spacious holiday home is ideal for an exploration of the Northern Lakes. Built from traditional stone, this lovely cottage is the ideal retreat for a couple who want to get away from it all in the Lakes, boasting a country cottage charm fused with contemporary convenience where you can dine in the sun room with its superb countryside vistas, or enjoy a casual breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen. Spend an evening in the welcoming sitting room which features character beams and a toasty woodburning stove in front of the TV, as well as spellbinding views over the fells and the local countryside. Descend two steps to the king-size bedroom with its views across Great Mell Fell and ample storage for all your belongings, served by a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, vanity unit, and a heated towel rail. Spend an afternoon in your very own garden where you can dine alfresco and let your furry friends roam free around the secure field opposite, as you look out to countryside views, local farm animals and wildlife - the ideal place to relax after a full day's hiking, biking and sightseeing in the Lakes. For a romantic getaway in some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, Glen Cottage is the perfect hideaway at any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1066761, together sleeping 10 guests.
Keswick is a fabulous town in the heart of the Lake District National Park, home to a plethora of shops, pubs, restaurants and local amenities including the Theatre by the Lake, a cinema, miniature golf, a range of parks, and the Pencil Museum. Other great attractions in the area include the expansive lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, the charming valleys of Borrowdale and Newlands, and the high peaks of Skiddaw, Catbells.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil fired underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Smart TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for one car.
Walled garden with furniture.
Shared lawn.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 9.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Coalhouse Fort
Reviews (15)
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Barbara
.. and am able to bring my cat, so very pet friendly, not just for dogs.
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Hilary
However having the bedrooms from the cottage next door above us was a nightmare as there was children being children staying in them which entailed running and jumping and banging on wood floors for hours on end which disturbed our evenings and spooked our dogs. It was after midnight last night before the jumping stopped. Also we didnât realise that the garden was on the side of the cottage and that weâd have to walk the dogs around to it rather than just letting them out. Good job we had a torch as it was very dark on an evening . In addition it is advertised as having a kingsize bedroom so we assumed it would have a kingsize but it didnât.
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Jane
When we arrived the cottage hadnât been turned around from the previous guests. A quick call to the housekeeping team and all was sorted. The housekeepers arrived within 20mins and got to work. They did a great job and were very apologetic. Everything in the cottage was as we remembered. We had some great weather so made use of the garden. Will definitely be back.