The Bothy

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Doel
September 2019

“The kitchen was roomy and well stocked - it had everything we needed.”

The lift-up table was particularly useful and space-saving. The location was very peaceful with no traffic noise. We couldn't hear anything at night and slept particularly well. It was great to have the Thornthwaite Gallery just opposite - well worth a visit and great cakes too.

The lift-up table was particularly useful and space-saving. The location was very peaceful with no traffic noise. We couldn't hear anything at night and slept particularly well. It was great to have the Thornthwaite Gallery just opposite - well worth a visit and great cakes too.
Mrs Pickering August 2019

“We loved the cottage and will return again.”

Great location, easy parking, beautiful views. Lots of space too.
Miss Owens May 2019

“Accommodation interior was dated and entrance hall in particular had an unpleasant old carpet smell.”

This created a disappointing welcome to our break. Facilities were fine but feel price is too high based on overall quality of accommodation and experience.

Thanks for your feedback. We have now replaced the carpet in the entrance hall stairs and landing outside The Bothy and redecorated throughout. I hope this will improve our visitors experience. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Hitchen April 2019

“A very pleasant stay in a well appointed apartment on the 1st floor.”

From the lounge, kitchen and bedroom windows there are good views towards Keswick, Skidaw and Latrigg with pleasant walks available from the apartment. The large garden has a table and four chairs ideal for al fresco dining,weather permitting! Ample parking is provided at the ba ck/side of the apartment and across the road is ""The Gallery" an upmarket establishment displaying artisan items for sale. Unfortunately the foyer smelled musty on entry and the entrance door sticks rather badly, but OK in the apartment. The floor boards creek and groan along the hall and the bathroom mirror protrudes too far out from the wall causingone to bump ones head when washing.

So glad you enjoyed your stay. I am please to report that the creaking floorboards on the external landing have been replaced and a new door to the building is on order. A new carpet has been laid in the hallway outside The Bothy. Sykes owner relations
Mr Bramley October 2018

“I received no information in advance regarding how we could access the property or directions on how to find it.”

Having finally found it in the dark and cold, we could not access it as there was no-one around. I rang the help line from the car park and was told that we had to go back in to Keswick to another company's office (Lakes Holiday cottages ?) to pick up the key which would be left in a box outside the office, since it was by this time out-of-hours. Only after our arrival did I receive the correct instructions from Sykes by e-mail, but no hint of an apology except "booking.com should probably have sent you the advance information" (which they had not done, but I'm not clear on who should have told us in advance).
Mr Lawrence September 2018

“Great location.”

Cozy flat would stay again
Ms Seely July 2018

“Hot water not very hot.”

Needed to use kettle for washing up
Mr Todd June 2018

“The rooms in the Bothy are very small, (e.”

G. there really isn't room to have a suitcase, never-mind 2, in the main bedroom), there was no mention that they don't supply towels on the sight we booked on (booking.com) which as an overseas visitor traveling with baggage weight limits is disappointing....when I phoned the property managers asking if we could hire towels the customer relations person was not at all helpful. Overall compared to other properties we have stayed in this unit is considerably over-priced for what it offers (maybe that is the going rate in the Lakes District???).....However, it was clean & well presented, the instructions on how the place operates were comprehensive and easy to follow and the location was great.
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2013

“A perfectly wonderful stay!”

My sister and I loved the northern Lake District and couldn't have found a more lovely place to stay than The Bothy. The views are beautiful, the heating (which we needed when we stayed!) was brilliant, everything we needed was there. A longer stay than our 4 nights would have been nice! Car parking was easy and well marked. Surprised and pleased to find Dvds and books galore. Nicely maintained. Only downside was an unpleasant smell of mould in the hallway and staircase but we didn't notice it in the apartment itself. Also, the kettle leaked, but apart from that, we would want to stay there again. Anyone who has a car ... go there!
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The property

If you're looking for comfortable and modern accommodation in the Lake District with spectacular views, then The Bothy at Thornthwaite Hall will tick all your boxes.

A first-floor apartment with views towards Skiddaw and Ullock Pike and the fells overlooking Derwentwater.

The Bothy is located at Thornthwaite Hall, formally an 18th century farmhouse, in the picturesque village of Thornthwaite.

Being just over five minutes drive from bustling Keswick it's the perfect family getaway in the Lakes at any time of year.

The cosy living/dining room has a feature gas fire and TV/DVD .

The kitchen is well equipped and there's a smart modern bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower, wash basin and WC.

The Bothy sleeps four in two bedrooms, one double and a twin bedroom.

In both bedrooms you'll wake up to astonishing views over the fells.

There are seating areas in the shared garden.

It is the access to the fell side tracks, Whinlatter Forest, and the countryside beyond that will be the real attraction. The vibrant town of Keswick with its restaurants, bars and family attractions is a buzzing place to have on the doorstep and is a short drive from Thornthwaite Hall.

Within a mile, along a forest track or by road is Braithwaite with its traditional country pubs, village shop and tearoom.

A short walk to the north is the beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake with its fantastic views, and superb bird watching opportunities, including a bird watching hide where at certain times of year you might even see Ospreys feeding!

Many classic Lakeland walks can be started from The Bothy and keen mountain bikers will love the purpose built trails through the nearby Whinlatter Forest.

Further afield you can access all the delights that Britain's favourite National Park has to offer.

Romantic Ullswater, Lake Windermere, Ambleside, all the many charming Lakeland villages and even historic Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall are easily accessible from The Bothy but with the superb walking and cycling on the doorstep, you'll be happy to stay within the environs of Thornthwaite.

Whatever the time of year, The Bothy is an ideal getaway in this glorious part of the world and the perfect base for exploring all the delights of the Lake District

Summary

First floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin(1 standard bed and 1 is 3ft wide & 5ft 6 long)
family bathroom with bath tub, overhead shower, wash basin and toilet
Living/dining room
Kitchen.
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV, DVD, maps and suggestions for walks
Wifi
Gas and electricity inc. in rent
Bed linen provided
Towels are NOT provided
Travel cot available
Off road parking
Shared enclosed gardens with lawns and seating areas
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub 20 mins walk, Shop 2 minutes drive
Classic Lakeland walks 1 minute
Mountain biking at Keswick 5 minutes drive.

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About the location

THORNTHWAITE

Keswick 3.5 miles; Braithwaite 1 mile; Bassenthwaite Lake 1 mile

Sitting at the foot of the Whinlatter and Thornthwaite Forest and between the magnificent northern lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, is the village of Thornthwaite. Thornthwaite boasts a contemporary art gallery exhibiting many local artists and its teashop and the Church of Thornthwaite St.Mary with its origins dating back to 1240 The beautiful Comb Beck runs alongside the village into the nearby lake. Thornthwaite affords fantastic views towards Skiddaw and access to both leisurely strolls and challenging fell walks from the doorstep. The beautiful Newlands Valley is close by and is great to walk or cycle, especially if you like to stumble across pubs and tea shops and its ‘buggy friendly’! The whole of the National Park is accessible from Thornthwaite but close by are Keswick, Braithwaite and attractions like Derwentwater for its sailing and kayaking, The Whinlatter Visitors Centre with its ‘Go Ape’, mountain biking and children’s play area, Mire house, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the lake and Armathwaite Hall for luxury afternoon teas.

Region Information

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Features

“The kitchen was roomy and well stocked - it had everything we needed.”

“We loved the cottage and will return again.”

“Accommodation interior was dated and entrance hall in particular had an unpleasant old carpet smell.”

“A very pleasant stay in a well appointed apartment on the 1st floor.”

“I received no information in advance regarding how we could access the property or directions on how to find it.”

“Great location.”

“Hot water not very hot.”

“The rooms in the Bothy are very small, (e.”

“A perfectly wonderful stay!”