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Garth Cottage

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Luxury
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, recently redecorated garden apartment set within a large former-gentleman’s retreat, with characterful period features
  • Stunning location surrounded by mountains close to the shore of Bassenthwaite Lake and two miles from Keswick
  • Plenty of space to relax with cosy lounge and additional comfortable seating area in the conservatory as well as extensive shared grounds
Property code: LCC19

This apartment enjoys a wonderfully tranquil location in the Lake District, with the stunning landscape of Skiddaw as a backdrop. The area around the apartment is perfect for enjoying scenic walks or mountain bike rides, whilst more adventurous visitors may like to hike to the summit of Skiddaw. Just a few miles north of the property, Bassenthwaite Lake is the most northerly lake in the region and is a popular destination for keen sailors. On the northern shore of the lake, the Lakes Distillery offers tasting tours and is also home to a bistro and a group of resident alpacas who visitors are able to handfeed. Two miles south of the property, the town of Keswick is a vibrant market town offering a good range of shops and eateries, as well as a museum, the intriguing Puzzle Place, and an indoor climbing centre.

Guests staying at this ground-floor apartment are in for a treat, as it has been lovingly maintained by the owners to create a stylish and comfortable retreat. Passing through the courtyard garden, guests enter the property through the conservatory, a peaceful spot to relax on the armchair and sofa and enjoy the views over the gardens. Double doors lead through to the lounge/diner, a spacious room which has been tastefully decorated, offering two inviting sofas from which guests can enjoy the warmth of the wood burner and a favourite programme or film on the Smart TV/DVD. A window seat is a great place to sit with a good book, whilst the dining table with its leather chairs is perfect for enjoying leisurely meals into the late evening. Moving through to the kitchen, guests will find a light-filled space with a contemporary feel to it, which is well-equipped offering an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The first of the property’s two bedrooms is a delightful king-size room which is accessed via three steps down and offers an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The second bedroom is a charming twin room, which can be made up as a king-size on request at the time of booking. The shower room, close to the twin bedroom has a shower and WC.

Guests staying at the property enjoy access to the extensive shared gardens, which offer a magnificent amount of space comprising lawns and terraced seating areas. There is also a pond and a small stream which add pretty touches to the grounds. Please be aware that the pond is deep and unfenced and there are also some steep drops around the grounds, therefore children must be supervised at all times. There is off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin (can be made up as a super-king by request at the point of booking)
  • En-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC to the master bedroom
  • Shower room with shower and WC
  • Smart TV/DVD, iPod dock, and DAB radio
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Bed linen, towels, electric and heating included
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shops and pubs 2 miles
  • Property has been redecorated in January 2023
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Maria 22nd March 2024

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Lovely cottage/apartment. Very warm and very comfortable. Fabulous views from conservatory and outside on the lawn. Quiet location- would use again.

Reviewed by Ann 16th February 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 24th November 2023

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Handsome, grand building, beautiful apartment and grounds, breathtaking views which must be up with the best in the Lake District (we have travelled extensively in the Lakes).

Reviewed by R 13th October 2023

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Couldnt find a butter dish The rotary control on the en-suite bathroom is very stiff to turn on. ? Needs attention However, in general - just great and I would definitely come again

Reviewed by Roger 15th September 2023

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Good location, beautiful views from the gardens, only marred by a very large cherry picker parked outside the conservatory. Dustbins full when we arrived and not emptied all week. Inside large and comfortable lounge. Well stocked kitchen. Disappointed that had asked on 2 occasions for the 2nd bedroom to be made as a double and not done.

Reviewed by Nigel 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne 28th July 2023

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Lovely accommodation, well equipped and very comfortable. The location and views are fantastic.

Reviewed by Jillian 21st July 2023

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Lovely comfortable property but needs a deep clean and recycling bin needs emptying.

Reviewed by Ann 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Keith 30th June 2023

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The cottage is set in probably one of the best locations in the Lake District with stunning views of Skiddaw & Catbells. Keswick is literally only a 5 mins drive, where there is everything you need to enjoy your stay. Derwent water is stunning and is free if you like paddle boarding or other water activities. The cottage itself is well equipped andRead more very clean there is free WiFi & access to plenty of DVD,s and books and games. The Pheasant inn (Keswick) excellent food & friendly staff. Hide

Reviewed by Jannet 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Mike 21st April 2023

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A perfect quiet and sumptuous base for exploring the northern lakes. As well as the accommodation the outside offers wonderful views and areas to sit and enjoy them including a lovely pond area

Reviewed by Jean 17th March 2023

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Fantastic well equipped cottage. Very comfortable and cosy after hard days walking (especially in bad weather). Spot on instructions to get there and park. Thoroughly enjoyed our week away and would really recommend cottage and location.

Reviewed by Malissa 23rd December 2022

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A lovely place but in much need of cleaning and TLC. A lovely property if cleaned and repaired. Currently not 4 stars.

Reviewed by Paul 23rd September 2022

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a lovely house with comfy sofas to curl up on. beautiful views from the terrace and good to have the conservatory to sit in after a long day walking. perfect location for walking in the Lakes.

Reviewed by Karen 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Michael 12th August 2022

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Absolutely stunning place & building. Accommodation is beautiful and has everything a family needs. The Welcome package was lovely and unexpected. Will seriously consider booking this place again as we have much more to see.

Reviewed by Sebastian 5th August 2022

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Really fantastic location and aspect. Very large living room. Conservatory is a nice space. Well equipped. The views from the terrace are amazing. We would book again.

Reviewed by John 8th July 2022

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Good location but requires some improvements and updating

Reviewed by Terri 1st July 2022

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. The quailty of everything good but needs cleaning and updating in places . Not as disabled friendly as I thought . The description needs to reflect this . Great location with near perfect views . Great size apartment . Sadly wouldnt stay here again .

Reviewed by Sarah 10th June 2022

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Garth Cottage is wonderful, it provided the perfect home from home for our Lake District stay. The location is tucked away and blissfully quiet, with amazing views and yet not even 10 minutes drive from Keswick. The property itself was everything we could have wished for, spacious, modern, very well equipped and comfortable. The location is a littlRead moree dark, lots of high trees but the lighting is very good and the conservatory is bright and airy. Beautiful terrace, pond and garden to sit by. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 22nd April 2022

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Great location with super views. Quiet and comfortable. Kitchen well equipped. Had to frequently put boiler on "boost" as there a limited amount of hot water available at any one time but not too much of an inconvenience. Would definitely book again.

Reviewed by Harriet 15th April 2022

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