Fox Howe

Fox Howe is a lovely property, recently updated and with very nice decor and features.

For us it was in a good location circa 3.5miles from Keswick and with a decent dog walk close by. A few things knock 1 star off our rating: there were no clean tea towels left in the property and it took 4 phone calls to get them. There was no welcome pack, the coffee and sugar left was hard and only a few tea bags. The entrance to the driveway is narrow and you cannot exit the drive with a clear view of approaching traffic. We also felt that the restriction of not being able to leave our placid obedient dog alone in the property (inside a dog crate) was unreasonable. Would we stay here again? Probably, but at present it’s a 4 star not a 5 star review.

The property was phenomenal and really felt like a home from home.

Its appliances provided the opportunity for washing clothes and cooking proper meals which is great for longer trips in which you don’t want to eat out all the time. The only improvements needed are the wooden floors of the living room could be cleaner, there was dust around the legs of furniture etc and the garden needed a brush before we attended as it was covered in dead leaves. These were very minor issues and I still intend to stay here again in the future!

This was our 7th stay at the property and we will be back again soon.

Very comfortable and clean. Ideally situated so you can walk from the front door without needing to drive. Also bus stop right outside for Keswick so again no need to drive.

Lovely cottage.

Perfect for a couple of people and a little dog. She liked the small patio garden at the back of the property. Handy for all the places we wanted to visit

Lovely for this property to have regained that personal touch after the transfer of ownership - welcoming card etc and nice convo with the owner.

High quality property in a convenient location- excellent base for walking.

Really lovely, well appointed property in a great location.

Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and great showers. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely cottage.

Ideal for dog owners as no carpeting to worry about. Comfortable sofa's and lovely evenings with the log burner lit. Kitchen had everything that you need - even a slow cooker tucked away at the back of a cupboard. Lots of crockery and cutlery so you don't just have 4 of everything. Bed was really comfortable and shower pressure good. No issues with hot water or heating at all. The only (very small) negative was that the welcome pack is very basic and no personal touch - some sachets of milk and biscuit packs with 2 in a pack. There are cleaning items, salt and pepper plus tea, coffee and sugar there as well. However, we had got a supermarket delivery booked so we had everything we needed. Beautiful views and only a five minute drive from Keswick one way and Bassenthwaite Train station cafe the other.

A very well maintained property with new furnishings throughout.

The kitchen was well equipped and bedroom/bathroom had lovely decor. The property felt spacious and was well heated with the log burner being a bonus (although very little wood was left for our use). The only downside was the lack of a utility area to hang wet clothes but we managed by using the bathrooms and store cupboard. The lack of carpets (wooden flooring throughout) was perfect for our dog and the tiled kitchen area was very useful to dry him in when when he was wet. Good off street parking and a lovely quiet location within Thornthwaite with it being just close enough to walk into Braithwaite to eat in the evening.

We thought the cottage was lovely with stunning views, however when we arived we found very little crockery ,and then found dishwasher full of utensils crockery etc.

The fan in main bathroom did not work along with outside light at rear of property. We also found the drawer under the oven full of crumbs, which we left. On our last morning which was frosty and icy, we were unble to activate theheating to enble us to take a shower before our long journey home. We feel these points needed to be made ,however it did not detract from a nice stay in a lovely cottage.

Very comfortable and cosy cottage.

Warm. Everything works, tea, coffee and cleaning items provided, a little difficult to find initially, showers hot, log fire to use if you wish, good off street parking. beautiful area.

The property is extremely well maintained and felt like home as soon as we arrived.

Brilliant location for local activities and services, all a short drive away. Will definitely stay again

Another great holiday.

Have been to this property twice before & was little hesitant with new ownership. It was perfect and we had a lovely time. Thank you new owners and Sykes.

Probably one of the most pleasant and comfortable properties we’ve rented in our decades of annual visits to the Lakes.

Of particular note was the quality of the beds - we all enjoyed a week of excellent nights’ sleep. We lacked for nothing as regards facilities and the fixtures and fittings were of the highest quality. For the sake of completeness we have to mention some minor glitches - the icebox on the fridge freezer wasn’t usable as it had frosted up and, while the accommodation was clean, there was significant dust under a bed (discovered when something rolled underneath). Also, there were a couple of items of clothing left by a previous occupant. None of this impacted our enjoyment of our stay and we’d very happily use Fox Howe again.

Everything was perfect for a family of 4, we had a fabulous break here!

Lovely cottage and great location!

Clean, well stocked and with comfortable beds! No issues with anything and it was good to be on one level for people with mobility issues. The only suggestion I would have is to put handrails in the shower and bathrooms.

The cottage is well-equipped, comfortable, cosy, and with the use of a small sitting area outside.

Parking was easy. Perhaps the most delightful aspect was the peace and quiet, away from main roads, yet easy to access from the A66. One additional bonus - seeing osprey (according to someone local) hovering above the hill behind us. Thank you very much!

Lovely place, stayed here many years ago.

Ideal situation, lovely cottage. Would stay here again.

Lovely stay at Fox Howe.

Well kept, clean and comfy beds. Nothing was too much trouble and Garry was very helpful. Will stay here again.

Beautiful property tucked away with breath taking views.

Completed some nice hikes from the doorstep with the dog and cosied up in front of the fire on an evening. The facilities in the property are perfect for a short/long stay. Myself, partner and Dexter (dog) stopped here for 3 nights. We look forward to returning.

Beautiful accommodation in a truly stunning location.

Extremely comfy beds and great family layout. The only neg was that there were a few unclean pots, pans, cutlery in the kitchen drawers and cupboards and the drain catcher in the kitchen sink had egg and beans in it from someone's washing up. The oven was quite slow to cook in. An air fryer might be a handy addition to an otherwise beautiful kitchen space. We will return. What a beautiful part of the country. Booking was easy and efficient. It was a last minute getaway and couldn't have gone smoother. Highly recommended!