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Blencathra

(Ref. 1121724)

Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • great (9)
  • location (7)
  • property (5)
  • house (5)
  • lovely (3)
  • family (3)

11 Customer Reviews

  • "The property was fantastic, had all the utensils we required and definitely exceeded our expectations."

    There was plenty of room throughout the house which was perfect for our family. The location was ideal too as it allowed us to explore the local area without always having drive. Absolutely loved our week there and will definitely look at going back again in the future.

    Delighted to read your positive feedback, thank you for sharing - especially that you thought the property was fantastic. Great to know you highly rated the property’s location, space, and the kitchen equipment. We hope you return in the future…thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Scott5.0Oct 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Blencathra."

    Only minor negatives were the one shower for 8 people and roadside parking for loading/unloading luggage but we considered this before booking and would certainly return in the future. We looked on Google maps and thought there was a local car park we could use but found it was private on arrival. We could usually get the two cars close to the house. The location was great for us with easy access to town and hill walking from the door. The house is spacious and we never felt we were under one another’s feet. The fridge freezer is massive and great for a big group.

    Thanks for your positive and balanced feedback, much appreciated. Pleased you found the location to be ideal and the house to be spacious - hope your group had fun! We look forward to you booking again in the future, thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a great stay and really enjoyed the house."

    Great location, just a 5-10 min walk to the centre, or the lake, lovely park nearby. The owner was very receptive when we reported the bin wasn't emptied. Just a few little things that stopped me giving 5 stars: 2 of the rooms didn't have a mirror (other than a tiny free standing one by the sink in one), the twin room didn't have a bin or a bedside light - so very small things that would make quite a difference. But generally a wonderful place to stay with a luxury feel. Thank you very much!

    Pleased to hear you enjoyed the house location and its luxury feel. Thanks for your constructive feedback. The upstairs bedrooms did have large freestanding mirrors, but they were broken and needed replacing - I have purchased, just not dropped at the house yet. The twin bedroom used to have a bedside lamp, so unsure what has gone on there - I will re-purchase along with some additional bins. Thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Katherine4.4Jul 2024

  • "It is a great, modern, stunning place to visit Lakes."

    Veeeeery is highly recommended. We will be back Top place

    Thank you for your positive feedback, we’re so happy you found the house to be great, modern and stunning, and would recommend it to future potential guests. We hope you will stay again soon. Thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Marek5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely house in a great location!"

    The house was perfect for our group and a great base for our walking and sporting activities-highly recommended!

    Thank you for the lovely positive feedback, great to hear you enjoyed your stay and liked the location. We hope you will stay again, thank you Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0May 2024

  • "Great property and location."

    High end kitchen and bathroom. Spacious. Only constructive criticism would be that if you were sharing say between 2 families (I.e max capacity of 8), one bathroom is limiting despite 3 toilets. Could do with more seating - especially at the rear of kitchen near log burner. Few more saucepans would be ideal and a stock of logs for the log burner. Small improvements would have made 5 star review rather than 4. Still had a great time and would go back, albeit we stayed as a family of 4.

    Thanks for the overall, really positive feedback. Pleased to know you rated the high end spacious kitchen. Thanks for your suggestions to improve our property, all gratefully received. Extra pans/another armchair an easy enough fix, additional bathroom requires extra thought as we don’t want to take away from the great sleeping space on offer. Unfortunately we can’t provide logs for the burner, but local shops tend to have a good stock. We hope you return in the future, thank you so much Property Owner

    Reviewed by Martin4.4Oct 2023

  • "Fantastic property, great family space and 4 double rooms."

    Visiting family in Keswick, this property was perfectly positioned, a short walk to the centre. Will definitely book again. Thanks.

    Thank you so much for your positive feedback, it’s lovely to read. We are so pleased you loved the space and location, and would be delighted if you would return, thank you for choosing our property Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jim5.0Aug 2023

  • "We loved the property!"

    Great location, beautiful house with so much space and amenities. It was all at such a high standard. The location was close to town and the wonderful Fitz Park in a very quiet neighborhood. If possible we would love to book it again for a week next August?

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you loved the property, and would be delighted if you would return next August! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne Marie5.0Aug 2023

  • "Very comfortable and enjoyable stay."

    Spotlessly clean. Great communal spaces.

    Thank you for your positive feedback. So pleased to hear you found the property to be clean and comfortable, and we hope you will return. Thank you! Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Jun 2023

  • "Such a lovely well laid out accommodation with lots of surprising adding extras; will recommend to others."

    Graeme And FamilyJun 2023

  • "Great holiday home in a great location - very central to Keswick, a 5 minute walk into the town centre."

    Spacious and very clean property. Would definitely return.

    Thank you for your kind comments. We are so pleased to hear that you had a lovely stay, and that you found the property to be clean& spacious. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip5.0Apr 2023

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with gas fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Range cooker with electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking available
  • Gravelled patio with furniture
  • 1 well behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.2 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am

The property

Tucked away in the popular town of Keswick in Cumbria is this delightful four-bedroom property, Blencathra.

Providing the perfect gateway to the Lake District National Park and boasting some original Victorian features throughout, dog-friendly accommodation and a woodburning stove, Blencathra welcomes eight guests, ideal for families or groups of friends to bask in the ultimate getaway to Cumbria.

Enter your new home-from-home to discover a pleasant sitting room complete with gas fire and Smart TV where you and your loved ones can saviour a movie marathon at the end of a day of adventures; venture to the spacious open-plan living space with a full-equipped kitchen, sure to excite any budding chef, where you and your family can prepare, cook and enjoy mealtimes altogether.

Settle down in the impressive dining room for a formal affair or make use of the private gravelled patio where you can delight in casual dining or a late-night tipple.

Retreat back inside to warm up in front of a roaring woodburning stove or indulge a revitalising shower in the spacious shower room before retiring to one of four thoughtfully-presented bedrooms including a king-size with TV, second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, a double and a second-floor twin, all boasting plenty of storage to house your personal belongings.

If you can tear yourself away from this lovely home, begin your day in the centre of Keswick, home to Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and Derwent Water Lake, in addition to a splendid array of pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and shops, ideal for stocking up on the self-catered essentials or treating your loved ones to some hearty fare.

Within accessible distance by car, travel to Ullswater and admire the natural beauty of Aira Force Waterfall or try your hand at a selection of watersports at Ullswater lake.

If you prefer a greater challenge, why not attempt to summit Scafell Pike?

Alternatively, in Bowness-on-Windermere there are a plethora of more relaxing pastimes to fill your days including Windermere Golf Club, Holehird Gardens, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and National Trust owned Hill top, the former home of the much-loved children’s author.

However you choose to while your days away in Cumbria, do it from the homely base of Blencathra.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

KESWICK

Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

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1 dog allowed, if more please contact LL
NOTE: No late check outs