Jacky Garth Cottage

on the whole the cottage was very nice but i would suggest that the owner invests in a new shower as it was not up to standard

Second visit and will definitely be making a third

A wonderfully well equipped, exceptionally clean, comfortable and superbly located property within easy reach of some incredible walking and scenery.

The owners have done an amazing job with Jacky Garth and it instantly felt like a home from home and the arrival pack was also a nice touch. Within a short walk of two excellent pubs too! Would highly recommend this cottage!!

This is a lovely quirky cottage, ideally situated, clean and cosy.

I'm quite tall so banged head a few times on beams

This cosy cottage has lots of excellent facilities including a really well maintained outdoor space.

Really appreciated the thoughtful touches like having some essential refreshments available on arrival. Some elements in the cottage could do with updating (e.g. bathroom) but this in no way detracts from the stay. Cleaning perhaps could be improved as kitchen floor was very dirty. Also perhaps investigate if there is an issue with the kitchen floor as there seems to be moisture coming up through the joins in the Lino flooring? Wonderful location within easy reach of cafe and pubs and of course the railway path. Stunning views all around. Recommend.

Absolutely lovely little cottage very comfy and cosy.

Low doors not a problem we’re short

Superb cottage in a lovely location.

Very clean, well equipped, enclosed outdoor space for my 2 dogs, and beautiful walks from the door. Will definitely book again.

Jacky Garth is a gem.

Ideally situated in the village. The cottage is 17th century and has some beautiful features. We found the kitchen very well equipped. We found the beds very comfortable.

Lovely cottage with everything needed for a weeks stay.

The cottage is perfectly located in the village near two pubs and coffee shop. It is also close to Keswick and some of the lakes. All in all the cottage was lovely and the lakes beautiful.

Previous visitors (or cleaners?

) had definitely smoked in the property. But we opened all the windows and doors and the cigarette smell quickly dissipated. Cottage is charming and quirky, and really well appointed. Six footers beware though :D The cereals, tea, coffee and milk on arrival is a very thoughtful and commendable touch. As are the games and puzzles for rainy days. I just wish the weather had been as agreeable as the cottage.

Cottage full of character.

Great stay

Cottage full of character and exactly what we were hoping for.

We would love to return.

Ideal location for walks, the garden was safe and fully enclosed for the dogs.

Traditional beautiful cottage with lots of character and very homely. Immaculately clean.

We had a lovely stay.

The location is fantastic we walked from the door most days. The local area is very beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Two good pubs in the village serving reasonably priced food. The cottage is very old and has loads of character. Some better quality antique furniture instead of the cheap modern furniture would really improve the aesthetic. The heating did not come on automatically and we had to turn it on and off when required which wasn't a problem. We were sad the wood burner was removed but the replacement was convenient to use and heated the room quickly. The bathroom could benefit from a deep clean and the extractor in the shower is clogged with dust and a fire hazard. The cottage is really cosy and retains the heat and we found the duvet to be too warm. Maybe offer the option of a thinner one? The cottage sleeps four but there is only seating for three. I would be surprised if anyone used the table and chairs as there is no room to put it out. Replace the armchair with another sofa and get rid of the table. The bed was super comfy and the shower is surprisingly good, the kitchen had everything you could possibly need and a decent vacuum to suck up all the dog hair. We loved our stay, Jacky Garth is one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in and we were sad to leave and are planning to return next year.

A lovely,well equipped little cottage.

It has everything you could need. The garden is dog proof .We were a bit confused by the fire in the living room as the description tells you where you can buy logs but it is actually electric.Not a big thing for us. Thoroughly recommend this as a place to stay.

Very nice warm and welcoming cottage.

It has everything you need the space, the kitchen which is very modern has all the equipment you need including a dishwasher. The garden is enclosed which helps with your dogs as you can leave them to roam and know they are secure. It's close to all amenities and just a flat 5km walk to Keswick.

Beautiful cottage, great location reasonable size garden which would be lovely in the summer, we had a slight issue with the heating which was resolved quickly without any fuss, The village also lost power for about 6 hours, luckily the cottage owners had supplied plenty of torches and board games to keep us entertained, we really enjoyed our stay and hopefully we will be back in the summer

Very comfortable quirky cottage.

In need of some renovating and a better clean between guests Great position

The property, setup and location was perfect for us.

Thank you. The lower door drawer in the fridge we removed for our stay, as it looks like it's on it's last legs. We did put this back before we left. Appreciate the touches of the tea, coffee, etc and the stay was very smooth. Thank you to all.

We had an amazing stay with our dogs, the cottage is super cosy and has everything you need.

The location is fantastic, there is a public footpath opposite which leads to 2 pubs, this takes approx 2 minutes. Both pubs are lovely, the Horse and Farrier is a lovely traditional pub, we had a great Sunday lunch there. Also opposite is the Sally in which we also loved and watched the football. They serve the most amazing home made pizzas, they also offer takeaway. My husband had steak another night which was also lovely. Vey dog friendly and welcoming, the staff are very friendly and helpful. The cottage is a great base to all the beautiful offerings of the lakes. Cannot recommend this cottage enough.

We have just returned home after a four day break at Jacky Garth cottage Absolutely lovely quirky little cottage very clean and well equipped ,comfortable beds only problem I had was trying to work out how to use the hob even after reading instructionsl (lol) garden was fine for our dog my husband watered plants in garden nice to sit with morning coffee lovely base for exploring the.

Lake District pub was only a few minutes walk away nice food at reasonable prices would definitely recommend

Fabulous location for walking blencathra.

Very comfortable cottage Had everything you needed Bed very comfortable and good quality linen Will definitely book again

The cottage was very clean.

The kitchen well equipped and lovely little ornaments everywhere which gave a very homely atmosphere. I absolutely LOVED the bedroom and landing sky lights. The little garden would have been nice to use, but the weather didn’t allow for this unfortunately. Our dog wouldn’t have got through the bushes to the house next door, but I’m sure a smaller dog would. The second half of our week was very cold. The lounge and bathroom radiators worked beautifully to make us snug in the evenings. The cottage is very old and quaint and therefore all doorways are low, as are the ceilings and some light fittings downstairs. We are a tall family, my son in particular. He had to remember to bend down at every doorway and when coming down the stairs. Needless to say several times a day he forgot. The seating in the lounge wasn’t quite deep enough for our long legs. I feel sure the 5 foot bed only had a 4ft 6in quilt inside the king size quilt cover. I found the bed comfortable although my son found the single bed uncomfortable. My husband suggested that some sort of wedge to level off the main bed would have been better than the wood used to stop it sliding along the sloping floor. Daylight bulbs in the bathroom would help to disguise the fact there is no natural light source. We did have an issue with one of the bathroom taps. Fortunately this was sorted very quickly. I think the cottage owner was contacted, who asked a very nice local handyman to come to our rescue. Eating out in Threlkeld is a pleasure. Booking is necessary at the Horse and Farrier, but worth it, and the food also very good at the Salutation Inn. Both a 5 minute walk away. The railway walking trail was a great find. Taking you from the village straight to Keswick.

Lovely cottage, exceeded expectations.

Set in a lovely village. Ideal location for exploring the Lake District. Will definitely recommend.

Had an amazing time and it’s a lovely cottage.

The only small problem we had was that although it says the courtyard is enclosed, it isn’t dog proof. Our small “houdinis” could get through the laurels to next door. It wasn’t that bad but just meant we couldn’t let them outside on their own - one of us would need to be there watching. It wouldn’t stop us from visiting again but may be something worth warning others about. Threlkeld is a lovely village central to everything. Two great local pubs. We would definitely recommend Jacky Garth Cottage

We have stayed in Threlkeld many times over the years and Jacky Garth Cottage has certainly topped our list.

Warm, welcoming and everything you would need, loved the welcome pack and the milk. Facilities in the cottage are great and a fabulous shower. When the sun was out, it was lovely to sit in the sunshine outside. We will definitely be back. Thank you

A picture book cottage … I found myself imagining I lived there and started mentally arranging my own furniture!

We all decided that the beds were the comfiest we’d ever slept in and the views from the windows in the bedrooms are simply stunning.

Overall a lovely cottage in a great position.

Very clean and cosy. Just a couple of niggles, the cutlery is very flimsy, the handles are coming detached and even spreading softened butter was a challenge too far for one knife! I appreciate that this is a period cottage so floors will not be level etc, but somehow finding a way to level up the double bed would make for a more comfortable sleep. And finally, the previous occupants had failed to keep the garden free of dog poop. I cleaned up what I found as I didn't want you thinking it was my dogs. Mine only had a late night pee in the garden which was washed away by all the rain! Overall a lovely holiday.

A lovely well equipped cottage.

We had a fab week...

Lovely and quaint cottage beautiful scenery.

Easy access to Keswick and surrounding area. Would definitely recommend a stay and I will be back again.

Lovely dog friendly cottage set in an idyllic location for walks straight from the door and easy access to Keswick and northern lakes.

Welcome pack and little extras in kitchen are a nice touch, enclosed garden for dog is a bonus and good Wi-Fi kept son happy. Being an old cottage there are some low beams/doorways and sloping floor in main bedroom. If you are tall you may need to duck in shower but no real issue and a better shower head would help. One small point raised with Skyes about rubbish collection was dealt with swiftly so was also impressed with their service. We would happily stay here again.

A lovely cottage with all we needed.

Just one small point, quite a few light bulbs were not working which was a shame, but overall a really great cottage and we shall return. Thank you for everything.

Perfect….

a beautiful cottage in a perfect location. The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. Very quirky but that’s what made it so nice. Great walks from the doorstep and only 5 minutes drive to Keswick. Great pub with lovely food 2 minutes walk away. Really couldn’t ask for anything more and we would definitely stop again.

The stay at the cottage was everything we expected from the booking to leaving.

However the issues started on our return home. We have tried to contact your customer service department twice as we lead a small gift behind in the cottage. Twice we have pressed 5 for a ring back on telephone system both times leaving a name and short message say we had left something behind. On both occasions no one has rung back. So hence the low score for you We would like this gift returned but it not worth the journey to try and collect it but it’s the lack of response and the lack of personnel to answer your phone system that makes me wonder if we would use Skyes again!

Well equipped and comfortable cottage in a nice village location.

Nice secluded garden with plenty of seating. Good access to local walks and amenities. Coffee shop a short walk away. Horse and Farrier pub good to stop off at for a drink and relax after a day out.

We had a brilliant week at Jacky Garth, which was a perfect base for walking, with a lovely pub in the village and good coffee at the tea room just around the corner.

Comfortable accommodation, well appointed with a sunny courtyard. The copious laminated notes were mildly irritating and unnecessary and spoil the homely feel of the cottage.

Lovely cottage, well equipped, really comfy beds, great location.

Would book again.

Initial entrance is via the front door which leads into the porch area which does not have a light, Although this didn't affect us a torch would be handy when arriving in the dark.

Also one one afternoon when we returned to the cottage we found both gates open due to the hedge being cut by a neighbour. If we hadn't noticed this it could have resulted in our dog escaping as we usually entered via the front door and let the dog out into the garden. We stayed in this cottage many years ago and therefore the sloping bedroom floor was no surprise to us. The cottage is beautiful and has everything you need for a relaxing holiday including the wonderful views..

Some of the door catches were difficult to open, particularly the main bedroom.

Can opener didn't work. Minor niggles , just for u to sort otherwise excellent cottage in lovely quiet village with hiking and walking right from the doorstep. Lovely and clean and warm.

A lovely stay.

We were very comfortable and enjoyed exploring the area. Thank you.

Another great stay at Jacky Garth.

Warm and comfortable after a day out walking. Home from home.x

This cottage is delightful!

Cosy and beautifully finished in a great area with picturesque views and walks right on the doorstep. Welcome pack is a nice touch, parking right outside and two local pubs within a 5 minute walk. I will definitely be returning and would highly recommend.

Had a fantastic stay at the cottage over Christmas.

The cottage is in a lovely location, handy for walks and access to keswick. The cottage was well equipped and very clean, and matched the description by Sykes. We hope to return in the summer, and the advantage of some better weather.

We had such a much needed very last minute getaway with our pets.

We took our dog and cat with us which was great as we struggle to find properties that accept cats but the owners of Jacky Garth Cottage welcomed both. No sign of pets being in the property previously, the cottage was lovely and warm on arrival, clean and comfortable, described perfectly on Sykes website. This little cottage was ideal for us, right at the foot of Blencathra and plenty of other walks a stones throw away. Two good pubs around the corner, the cottage being right in the heart of a lovely little village, 5 min drive to Keswick or a lovely hours walk along the old rail track. We stayed a week, booked and arrived on the same day and we could have easily stayed another week. We loved it that much. We will absolutely return to Jacky Garth cottage in the future, kitchen fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, safe back garden for the dog and the wood burner made nights in snug. Lots of little windows for the cat to peek out. I say little as the door ways are small so watch your head if your tall like us lol, it does advise you of this on the Sykes website though. Adds to the character of the cottage. We can’t fault anything about our stay, the accommodation and location was exactly what we were looking for. Vicky was patient and helpful in finding us exactly what we wanted last minute. First time using Sykes and will definitely use again.

There were clearly issues with the draining of the toilet and bath when we arrived.

These then tuned into a problem which needed to be fixed urgently. This was easy to arrange and a plumber came and sorted out the problems that day. Apart from this, the property was very comfortable and in a great location for walking and access to Keswick. I would say that the heating was too hot (although it was unseasonably mild for the end of October) and we could not find out how to amend the settings to reduce the temperature. We may have just missed the instructions though!

Comfortable clean well equipped cottage.

King sized bed was comfortable and made for a good night's sleep. Rear entrance to the property was excellent for bringing muddy paws into the property onto the tiled kitchen surface, rather than through the front entrance into a carpeted surface. Loved our stay here and we will return

Lovely cottage will definitely be back again

We had a lovely stay at Jacky Garth Cottage, we were very impressed with how clean it was and there was everything you could need.

The position of the cottage is great for walks on the doorstep and easy access into keswick to get any shopping. It's a bonus that you have outside space which is also kept very well, there's also plenty of choice on the TV, books, games etc for those extra rainy days. I'm sure we'll be back to this beautiful cottage.

Fabulous cosy cottage in a stunning location.

So well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Comfiest beds ever too!!! Lovely courtyard with gorgeous views. Within walking distance of the village coffee shop & the local pub serving fab food. Absolutely perfect.

We appreciated the welcome pack and were happy to find everything nice and clean on arrival.

Everywhere looked attractive and the garden was very inviting. Just felt that in the bathroom the shower head did not fit the holder properly. Hope to visit again. Thank you.

From the moment we arrived and walked in the door at Jacky Garth cottage we fell in love with this Quirky beautiful cottage,from the low beams on the stairs to the slopping floor in the bedroom.

The history is all there to see and feel. The cottage was lovely, cosy and clean And had all we needed for our stay. The bed in the master bedroom was comfy and snug, We slept very well. We had our three pooches with us and they settled so well in the cottage. There are some lovely walks straight from the door for both humans and their canine family but equally not far to go in the car to enjoy more beautiful walks in the area. The hand held shower in the bathroom was perfect after long days out exploring the area and it had lots of lovely hot water. We don’t have bad word to say about the cottage. We loved our stay and the views and village location are perfect in our opinion. A lovely characterful property. The only suggestion I would make to the owners is perhaps a new toilet seat could be considered as the one that is there does slip around a little, but this is not a negative comment. Jacky Garth cottage is a welcoming,homely cosy cottage. We hope to return again next year Would you like us to publish your feedback? Please note that we will only publish your first name against the feedback published online. Yes May we publish their holiday?

Lovely cottage in a great location.

We had everything we needed for an enjoyable and comfortable holiday. The dedicated car parking space outside the door was an essential facility for us. We particularly valued the views, the access to the fells with a variety of different walks without the need to drive, the Threlkeld Coffee Shop just around the corner and the village pub. Once we had got used to the low ceiling on the stairs our only minor niggles were the mounting for the shower head and the loose toilet seat.

Cottage was ideal for our holiday, it had a good enclosed garden for the dog to go out, the kitchen and other rooms were adequate for what we required and there was a 6 mile walk into Keswick, big downside for us was the small bathroom where the hot water was not enough for a bath, the shower was adequate but tight, overall would be happy to stay again.

Superb cottage, beautiful period features.

Comfortable and well equipped. Great location with views galore and a good local pub. Highly recommend.

Was a lovely character cottage.

Could do with bigger tv, a knife sharpener and Netflix refused to work on our 5th day. Overall though it was a lovely stay. Nice village and local pub. Could do with a local convenience store.

Very neat and tidy cottage located in great location.

Highly recommend it.

Fantastic!

! Loved staying there.

Really lovely cottage.

It was so nice to have a place to come back to and wake up to being plenty warm enough after a chilly day out! One bit of feedback I would say is the radiator in the bottom of the stairs was quite noisy all week, not sure if it’s because it’s been turned off a while ? Everything though was so nice and clean, probably the cleanest place we’ve ever stayed in which was so nice. Everything in the kitchen was immaculate to use. Comfy bed. We would come back again to stay here

Great pad, excellent location, dogs and myself loved it.