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Fran's Nest

(Ref. 1071201)

Keswick, Lake District Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

What you’ll love

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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16 Customer Reviews

  • "We had an amazing weeks stay at Fran’s Nest."

    The property was lovely and clean, tidy and had all of the facilities we needed for a comfortable stay. Dog towels, blankets and treats were an added bonus, alongside the lovely goodies left for us on arrival too! The location of the property is amazing, right in the heart of Keswick which was exactly what we wanted. Only downside was that the garden is not enclosed so we had to keep our dog on a lead when using the garden.Thank for you a fantastic stay!

    Thank you for your very kind words Rebecca. Really appreciate you taking the time to review your stay at Fran’s Nest. We are always looking for ways to improve and ensure our guests benefit from the high standards we like to keep. The restaurant reviews/recommendations are also always very useful to other guests along with ourselves when being asked for dining options. Hope to see you return one day and many thanks once again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Apr 2025

  • "Fran’s Nest was a perfect holiday home for us."

    Comfy, stylish, great equipment, central but also quiet. Parking worked out absolutely fine. We loved everything about it especially the phenomenal views from the bedroom. We’d very happily stay again! Lisa and Kevin

    Thank you Lisa and Kevin. That is so very kind of you. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and for looking after Fran’s Nest which was immaculate. We would love to welcome you back in the future and please do get in touch if you are heading back up to the Lake District. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Mar 2025

  • "We had a very comfortable stay at Fran’s Nest."

    The location is very well placed in Keswick for the shops, pubs and restaurants and the property is true to its descriptions. The thoughtfulness in providing such things as liquid soap for the bathrooms, biscuits, throws and towels for the dog ( though we took our own) and plenty of dishwasher tablets for the stay were all much appreciated. When we reported to the owner, a slight issue with the TV, this was sorted out impressively the same day!

    Thank you for your kind comments and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We pride ourselves in ensuring our guests have the best possible holiday experience and would love to welcome you back in the future to stay at Fran’s Nest. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sophie4.7★Mar 2025

  • "Fantastic property, well furnished and perfect location for exploring keswick."

    Good communication from the owners. Would 100% come back.

    Thank you so much Emily for your kind words and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love to welcome you and your family back to stay in the future at Fran’s Nest. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emily5.0★Dec 2024

  • "Frans Nest was everything and more than I expected."

    I had the property shortlisted for such a long time but couldn’t justify booking until I had the idea to bring my family! The mezzanine views and the look of comfort first attracted me to the property and it was so much better in real life. My highlights had to be: The mezzanine views (being an avid hiker) The comfort The cleanliness The location Thank you for a great stay!

    Thank you so much Yvonne for your lovely comments and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Fran’s Nest. We take great pride in providing a wonderful guest experience and no matter what the weather throws up the view from the top floor picture window still blows us away every time. The autumn leaves are coming and so the view across to Catbells and beyond will delight yet again. Would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Beautiful house in a perfect location."

    Would definitely recommend and would love to stay here again.

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had an excellent stay at Fran's Nest."

    The location is perfectly central to Keswick, close to Fritz park if you have little ones, and waking up to the views from the master bedroom is truly incredible.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted you chose to stay at Fran's Nest and had a great time exploring Keswick. We also love the views from the picture window in the top bedroom which is a real surprise. We would love to see you stay again in the future so please don't hesitate to get in touch. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Blaine5.0★Nov 2023

  • "We had such a happy holiday in this beautiful home that is perfectly situated for quick and easy to access by foot to everywhere in Keswick, the best part of the lake, ferries and boats, theatre, cinema (next door), beautiful walks, good climbs, swimming and water sports."

    Fran’s Nest was the perfect place for us to holiday as a family again - us oldies and 4 youngsters (early 20’s) plus 15 yr old collie. Our host was helpful, friendly and readily available. Thank you for a wonderful stay - we look forward to coming back!

    We really do appreciate guest feedback and enjoy reading both the guest book and online reviews. It really does inspire us to do what we do. It's fantastic to hear you had such a wonderful stay with us and exploring Keswick and the Lake District. Thank you for your lovely comments and we would love to welcome you back again. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susanne5.0★Sep 2023

  • "We had a lovely week at Fran's Nest."

    It's in a superb central location for all the restaurants and shops as well as the cinema and theatre. It is a beautifully decorated cottage - really clean and comfortable and extremely well equipped with amazing views form the top bedroom. Would highly recommend and would love to come back again.

    Reviewed by Clare5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Absolutely loved the cottage."

    Perfect location and had everything we needed. We loved the decor and furnishings. Thank you!

    Thank you so much for your kind words in our visitor book and for sharing online. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We are very proud of Fran's Nest and would love to hopefully welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Fran's Nest provides a perfect central base for a stay in Keswick."

    Everything about the house is of a high standard and well thought through with the comfort of guests in mind. The property is beautifully decorated and furnished throughout. The bedrooms are all extremely comfortable and the view from the top window is incredible.

    Thank you for your lovely words. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Fran's Nest and would love to welcome you back again in the future. We put our heart and soul into developing the property and are delighted you had a wonderful time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by C5.0★May 2023

  • "We had a wonderful stay, the cottage was lovely and very comfortable and in a great location."

    Thank you so much for the attention to detail and the wonderful holiday

    You are very welcome and thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to submit a review. We are always delighted to hear from our guests and would love to see you return with the family in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Mar 2023

  • "Frans Nest is the perfect place to stay."

    Beautiful cottage equipped with everything. Extremely comfortable and designed to a high spec. Fabulous location close to shops, restaurants, pubs. Stephen the host was extremely prompt at being in contact. We will definitely be returning.

    Thank you again for taking time to review Fran's Nest. We really do appreciate all your kind words. We put a lot into developing the property and take great satisfaction in hearing how much you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jo5.0★Dec 2022

  • "Lovely property - great furnishings and fittings - fantastic location so close to the town centre."

    Plenty of on street parking a short walk away. Would definitely stay again.

    Thank you for your kind words in reviewing the property. We are delighted you enjoyed your time at Fran's Nest and would love to welcome you back again with your family in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathan4.7★Oct 2022

  • "Lovely house in a great location."

    House has lovely furniture and decor. Great showers and very clean throughout.

    Really appreciate your kind words and comments. It means a lot to us to know that our guests have thoroughly enjoyed staying at Fran's Nest. Please do not hesitate to book with us again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2022

  • "Superb cottage - very comfortable, super convenient for town/lake/hills, finished to a high standard."

    Thank you for your kind comments and we really appreciate you taking the time to review Fran's Nest. We value our guests opinions and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2022

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin room, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with feature electric stove.
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • A cot and highchair are available at the property and will be setup on request
  • Digital permit parking for Central car park, Keswick
  • Please provide your registration 24 hours before arrival
  • Courtyard with seating
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: Free on street parking available less than 5 minutes walk and double yellow line outside property allows for loading and unloading only

Your home away from home

This charming, mid-terrace Georgian property sits in a desirable location in Keswick market square.

With a host of amenities within a short walk, Fran’s Nest is a great base for families and friends looking to stay close to the action of Keswick, while being within easy reach of Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Ambleside further afield.After a day of exploring, look forward to catching up on your favourite TV shows in the sitting room, complete with two plush sofas and an electric fire, so you are well-equipped for cosy nights in.

Allow the house chef to impress in the contemporary kitchen, housing a range of integrated appliances including an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and even a dishwasher, so there’s no need to lift a finger when it comes to washing up!

For your convenience, there’s also a utility room with washer/dryer, so you won’t have to pack your whole wardrobe!

Serve up a tasty supper in the dining room, complimented with a bottle of fizz as you toast to a long-awaited getaway with your nearest and dearest!

As you look to rest, whisk off upstairs and dream away in either of the three bedrooms; on the first floor there is a twin along with a charming double with en-suite facilities.

Continue to the second floor to discover another king-size with imposing views over Keswick to the northwestern fells including Catbells and Robinson.

To the outside is a small courtyard where you can relax with a favourite drink and reflect on the holiday thus far.

Keswick's fantastic amenities and attractions are a stone's throw away from The Old Mill, from restaurants and bars to quaint tearooms and antique shops.

On those rainy days, choose between the Pencil Museum, Keswick Museum and The Puzzling Place, whilst Hope Park and Theatre By The Lake are perfect settings for summer evenings.

Remember to pack your walking shoes as you look to tackle mountains like Skiddaw and Blencathra for rewarding views at the top!

Along Derwentwater, there are many options for hiking, watersports, and sailing, and the picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve is close by, while Ullswater is home to the Aira Force Waterfall and boat tours to lakeside communities like Pooley Bridge and Glenridding.

For a delightful abode in a central location in Keswick, look no further than Fran’s Nest.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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Where you’ll be staying

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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