Kiln How

Property seemed unloved and neglected: nasty, persistent smell in the living room (damp?

); front door - the really dirty steps and broken cover of the meter box didn't give a good first impression - how about a pot of flowers instead?; lump of plaster missing on the wall of the stairs; bedside lamp - shade ripped and light not working either; bedding - poor quality pillows in particular and one was burst at the seams; plenty of flies already inside when we arrived. On the plus side - parking was easy; the kitchen was really well-equipped; lots of throws available; lovely, roomy bathroom with both shower and bath; good storage; the location is fantastic; the village coffee shop is wonderful; The Horse & Farrier is a very decent pub.

It’s 9 years since we last stayed at Kiln How, and it was nice to come back.

We missed the big old trunk that was in the entrance hall, but can understand why it’s no longer there. The bathroom has had a great update and the main bedroom was lovely and spacious. Fantastic view from there. The kitchen is much the same as when we last visited (though a tea cosy would’ve been handy for the teapot). We were disappointed that there was no freezer this time, and we were unable to re-freeze the ice packs we brought to transport food. The weather was glorious during our stay and we thoroughly enjoyed sitting out on the picnic bench just outside the cottage. Overall, I’d say the cleaning company needs to pay a little more attention as the floor didn’t look like it had been mopped. But it’s perfectly located (love Threlkeld village) and reasonably priced

Great cottage in the centre of Threlkeld.

Beautiful location with 2 great pubs close by. Private parking next to property and garden bench right outside. Bedrooms and living room comfy and bathroom clean. Only issue is the kitchen. Very dated, seal of the oven hanging off so oven didn't feel like it ever got to temperature. And no freezer at all!! Even though the welcome book mentions a fridge/ freezer. We took our own frozen meals with us and had to throw away half of them due to this. And couldn't store ice blocks for taking food items back. Also, as we were there during a heatwave, we had no way of storing any ice creams or ice cubes. You'd expect even just a small freezer in a cottage. We stayed the previous year and there was a freezer then so not sure why there isn't now. Apart from the kitchen, a great cottage and stay.

Kiln How is a beautiful country cottage set back from the main road .

The cottage is spacious enough for four adults , having two double bedrooms with very comfortable beds . The cottage has a well equipped kitchen with everything you will need . A welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, hot choc and biscuits were there when we arrived . There are lots of great walks from the door and two fabulous pubs just up the road that sell great food . I would definitely recommend staying here .

An ideal cottage for what we needed, with plenty of room for an adult, two children and a toddler.

Access to parking was a little narrow with a LWB Transporter, but it was easily manageable and very convenient to have dedicated off-road parking. The kids really enjoyed staying there, particularly with the stream and pub close by. The directions we were given via Sykes were for a different cottage in the village, but we found it ok having looked at the location on the map beforehand. We would come back again thank you.

What a wonderful cottage, from the location in a beautiful village to the parking and outside space.

Inside was warm and clean and had everything your could wish for. The kitchen was well stocked with all catering equipment and cleaning products, cloths etc. I had read an old review about no DVD player but there is and a good selection of films to watch too. Shower amazing, bed comfortable and communication with owner when we first arrived was brilliant, I messaged to ask if we could park the car prior to check in time and walk into Keswick and she replied confirming yes. The pubs are great and we ate at one and the food was good. Brilliant walks from the doorstep without the crowds of Keswick. Will definately stay again next time we are in the area. Thank you for sharing your lovely cottage.

Great little property in a fabulous village.

Well equipped and cosy. Ideal for exploring the mighty Blencathra. Pub next door is fab. Would book this property again - thanks for a great stay!

Brilliant cottage and location for walking and eating/drinking.

Only issue was the cooker which may have been user error and directions in email were slightly askew but overall will definitely be returning.

The cottage was lovely, we had a small issue with no logs for the fire but the owner soon came qith supplies once they knew.

Lovely supply of tea coffee sugar, milk sachets and biscuits It was warm and always plenty of hot water. Lovely time and would go back again

Pros- Great location for exploring the Lakes.

Cosy cottage with everything we needed for a few nights. Cons- Kitchen was a bit tired, and there were some cobwebs and a damp smell in the lounge area. We enjoyed our stay and the log burner was a great addition.

Lovely property- had everything we needed- great holiday had by everyone- great location great walks from the door!

Thank you

There was no freezer or freezer box at top of fridge, only one dishwasher tablet, and no spare bin bags at all, so when had to put rubbish out thursday evening still had rubbish from friday morning and no bin bags so had to take home.

House was very comfy though and had everything else we needed. The gas certificate on the notice board was out of date though.

This was our second visit to Kiln How.

It's a perfect location for us, in the north of the Lake District. Everything you need for a stay is there, and it is very quiet. Two pubs in the village are within walking distance, and the nearby Horse and Farrier does excellent food - it's so popular that booking a table is highly recommended. We did have an issued with the TV, but owner Kaytie called round and got it fixed very quickly. When we return to the northern Lake District, we will definitely be lokimg to stay at Kiln How again.

A lovely spacious cottage!

We had a fabulous holiday, none of us wanted to leave! My children loved to play in the beck on the swing. Breakfast on the picnic bench at the side of the beck was perfect. Very comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, fab shower! There really is nothing negative. Thank you for a perfect holiday x

There was a problem with the gas but was quickly resolved.

Television was a bit iffy but wasn’t bothered as we enjoyed the peace. Everything we needed was there. If you want a nice quiet holiday this is the perfect place a babbling brook and a nice walk just outside the door. If eating at the pub be sure to book. Will be back again

1st class property/ 1st class property owners.

We will definitely be rebooking

A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Beautiful cottage in fabulous surroundings wirh everything you need for a perfect stay

Very cosy, welcoming cottage.

Very easy to find with what3words. Super comfy bed. Normal shower very good, rain shower not so much. Bath looks really small but was lovely. River outside causes a very soothing sound from inside the house and perfect for a little walk when you don’t want to go far. Perfect location, so close to Castlerigg stone circle, Keswick town centre and Derwent water. Kitchen has everything you need, would have liked some better tea/coffee, it did mention a coffee machine in the welcome pack but I couldn’t see one. Freezer box had major ice build up so couldn’t fit much in there. Wi-Fi very patchy, hard to watch TV unless it’s channel 1, 2, 3 or 4. Could do with being re-tuned so there’s more choice of terrestrial channels. Not much choice in the way of DVDs. Disposing of rubbish instructions were a little confusing. Welcome pack says to put rubbish in the blue bin bag in the kitchen. The bin bag was black in the kitchen. Says to leave the rubbish under the footpath sign on Friday morning and not to leave it in the bin outside the front door. The bin outside the front door has a blue bin bag in it. Also, I left on a Wednesday morning so it didn’t seem appropriate to leave a bin bag on the road for 2 days. Overall a charming, well equipped cottage, I would stay again. Thank you for a lovely break

A lovely cottage in a great location, well equipped much like being home from home.

Will definitely book again and highly recommended. It was our first vacation for little Lola dog and she loved staying at Kiln How.

Kiln How is a lovely property, very homely with everything you could want for a relaxing home-from-home stay.

Beds are comfortable, the bathroom modern and spacious and the kitchen is well-equipped. Once outside the front door, you are on a public footpath next to a burbling beck (which you hear loudly from the bathroom, wonderful). Although the property has no outside space, immediately opposite are two picnic tables which are very rarely in use. The views of the fells from the property are fabulous. The variety of spectacular walks straight from property mean that you really don't need to use your car too much. A two minute walk to the 17th century pub with food to die for, has dinner taken care of (don't miss the Lamb Henry!)

Lovely property a few mins from the centre of the village and the two pubs.

Spacious and bright upstairs, less so downstairs. Access to lovely seating area outside. Walks from the door and good bus service from the village bus stop (2mins by foot). Off-road parking for large car. Overall good value.

One of the best cottages I've booked.

Great location. Clean and well equipped. The owners have obviously taken a lot of care and love the cottage.

Really lovely cottage with everything catered for.

However, the only critisism is of the memory foam mattress in the bedroom at the back of the house which has one channel each side where people have always slept and a ridge in the middle . Will definitely come back again.

We had a lovely stay in a comfortable cottage in super location.

Katie and Graham are great hosts and ensured our stay was second to none. Thank you.

A lovely cottage, well maintained and furnished.

The kitchen had everything you would need and well equipped. A walk from the door by the stream which our dog loved and close to pub and coffee shop for meals. Would benefit from an outside light as path is very dark, also a handle near the door to help get up and down the two steps. All in all a a very pleasant stay in a lovely cottage.

The only thing lacking was an enclosed garden but there was a lovely walk for our dog just yards away.

The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. Threlkeld is a lovely Cumbrian village and the railway walk to Keswick was accessible for all.

A well furnished cottage in an ideal location that made for a perfect holiday.

The cottage is very nice and the location is great.

Having a few more spares of cups/glasses etc would have been nice to avoid washing up in between runs of the dishwasher. We didn't manage to watch anything other than live TV as the buffering for any of the apps made netflix etc unwatchable - we had brought a DVD player with us after reading other reviews so that was not a big issue. The only negative really is the wifi - it is really poor.

Excellent cottage in idyllic location.

The cottage is very comfortable and extremely well equipped. It is obvious that Kaytie pays attention to detail and replaces items as they need it. As a result, everything works well and all kitchen equipment is as you hope it is going to be. As for the location, fabulous walks right in front of the property, the village is great with two pubs well worth a visit. Just wonderful listening to the Beck through an open window! Threlkeld is very central for visiting the Northern Lakes and we will be staying at Kiln How again. Many thanks Kaytie!

Fabulous stay at Kiln How in the lovely village of Threlkeld.

Clean and comfortable base that catered for all our needs for the week- highly recommended for exploring the northern fells which are literally on the doorstep.

I have stayed in a numger of cottages in the Lake District and this has to count as one of the best.

Apart from the cottage being quite comfortable, especially the beds, it was in a quiet village. Having said that, it was only two minutes from the main road into Keswick, and only ten minutes from Keswick itself. And, just as important, the two pubs were less than two minites walk away. The Horse and Farrier pub, in particular, did a great range of beers, and excellent food menu. We slept with the bedroom windon open, and the only sound we heard was running water from a nearby stream. Very soothing. No lists like some cottagae have, telling you to do this and dont do that. It was more suggestions. The final "proof of the pudding" is that we would definitetly stay here again. The only issue, and it was pretty minor, was the internet, which was a bit flakey. But we were on holiday, so not really that important.

Great property.

Very well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Ideal location, close to walks, two pubs and bus stops. Hope to stay here again in the future.

The cottage was perfect.

It was cosy warm and comfortable. The log burner was great. The kitchen had everything we needed for our weeks stay. The location was great with lots of walks from the door with a couple of pubs just at the bottom of the lane. We would definitely recommend this cottage and hopefully will return..

Very well appointed cottage in the heart of the village.

Another brilliant week at Kilnhow.

We absolutely love this cosy cottage which is perfectly situated for exploring the walks from Threlkeld. There’s everything you need including a log burner and it’s walking distance from two pubs and the coffee shop so it’s the perfect holiday base. We have already booked our next visit!

Lovely little break at Kilnhow, it was clean, tidy and had everything we needed for our few days away.

The fire was amazing to warm up after a day out in the cold.

Couldn't be happier with Kiln How very cosy, co.

fortable and well appointed. Ideal location for village facilities and touring the lakes

A cosy and comfortable little cottage, which was perfect for our needs.

Everything was pretty much as described, the only discrepancy I noted was there didn't seem to be a Nespresso coffee machine, as implied by the guest information. There was a little mildew in the ceiling corner of the main bedroom and some cobwebs on the bathroom ceiling - maybe the cleaning could be a little more thorough? Not enough to really bother us overall, everything was cleaned to a good standard generally. The bathroom has quite a small bath, but was otherwise fantastic! An excellent, powerful and hot shower; good to see a shower attachment in the bath too - an often overlooked feature. Overall, an excellent cottage - I would definitely stay here again.

We were very satisfied with the property and our stay but for the weather which you the owners have no control.

Everything was comfortable and facilities good providing all you required. We didn’t give 5 stars due to the comfort factor of the lounge furniture which for us oldies hard to get used too. In general we enjoyed our stay at Kiln How. Thank you

Comfortable clean and well situated in the village easy access to local walks and Keswick car/bus/or walk.

Excellent beds very comfy overall a nice place to stay and unwind would stay again.

Lovely little cosy cottage.

We were slightly worried before we went because of the parking didnt seem big enough (however I can tell you that it's plenty big enough, even for our VW Transporter). A stones throw away for the Horse and Farrier (which has always been lovely, and we've been going to Threkeld for over 15 years). So many walks from the door (including a fabulous long walk to Skiddaw) and you are right under Blencathra. Village hall has fab cakes, sandwiches and drinks.

Great location & well equipped , new bathroom is really nice.

we hope to return next year

We spent a glorious week here in June.

The cottage is very well equipped and idyllically situated, with a decent car parking space at the rear. Threlkeld is small but has some nice facilities including a cafe in the village hall and a nice dining pub. Walks are available from the doorstep including the old railway line into Keswick. Alternatively Keswick is a very short drive away whilst Penrith and the M6 are equally accessible in 15 minutes along the decent main road. Highly recommended.

We had a very happy stay.

The new double glazing great improvement. Look forward to seeing u again.

Beautiful cottage in stunning location.

Spotlessly clean

A overly clean cottage in a perfect setting.

Kitchen needs more mugs and a container for heating things in the microwave. Also another smallish saucepan would be useful.

We had a good holiday with our dog.

Great position for walking and pub. Beautiful new bathroom and bedrooms with plenty of space. The downside was the loose shelf in the kitchen under where the toaster is, the boiler area and tiles need attention, the coffee machine was absent and the water pipes in the lounge need boxing in. These were minor things but did not spoil our holiday. Outside I would recommend donating the picnic table to the Threlkeld bonfire as it is rotting all over. One final thing if anyone visiting here with a dog to be very aware of a young blonde girl with a large bulldog cross dog which she walks off lead. It ran up and my cocker spaniel and attacked him. I managed to get it off him but hurt my knee which is still sore and bruised with several lacerations. This dog was out of control and so is the owner . She never apologised and we had a few crossed words. Be Very Aware!

We had a good few days at Kiln Howe the weather wasn't too bad for The Lakes.

The bathroom and bedroom were really nice and warm but the downstairs lounge was a little cold in the evening. We lit the fire each night with the wood and kindling which we bought locally but found that the handle on the fire could have done with an insulated glove as it was extremely hot. Also there was a power cut for 5 hours ( we are used to them living rural ) but there wasn't any back up lighting e,g an LED lantern etc this would have been great. These are just a few suggestions which we feel could be helpful. Many thanks

We have stayed at Kiln How several times now and absolutely love it.

The cottage is warm and cosy and welcoming. It has everything we need and more including being extremely dog friendly. The position is perfect for walking and also for the local pubs and so safe for our cocker spaniel. We can’t fault it and have already booked two more trips. I can’t recommend it enough!

We absolutely loved Kilnhow!

Every detail was wonderful! The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped, the location was perfect for us - the walks from Threlkeld were plentiful, varied and so beautiful. We loved the log fire and the smart TV especially! Thanks for a wonderful stay x

A lovely cottage in a great location.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had a slight issue with the washing machine not running a drying cycle (an unfortunate design feature of the machine). The owners responded immediately and were fantastic. The property would benefit from a stair gate to prevent dogs from going upstairs. Highly recommended!

Lovely house in lovely location.

Thanks

It was wonderful to be back at Kilnhow again- this is our 4th or 5th time in this fantastic cottage.

It is perfectly situated for walking and for the local pubs and has everything you need including a stunning view of Blencathra. Beautifully clean and fresh with a cosy log burner which fortunately we didn’t need this trip. Our dog absolutely loves it too so definitely very dog friendly. A perfect place to spend time exploring the lakes - I can’t recommend it enough- we have booked two more trips already!

A comfortable cosy cottage located in an area close to the Lakes.

Keswick and Ambleside within easy reach. Good walks right on your doorstep and the views from the cottage are amazing. Good pub just a short walk away. A very enjoyable holiday.

booked for 1 week but returned home after 4 days.

Comfort of cottage zero bathroom and kitchen ok but dreadfully uncomfortable bed sofa and chairs not fit for purpose-no comfort in lounge TV only through wi-fi so no normal programmes cottage needs a thorough clean inside and out - we had to clean front entrance toaster tired and needs replacing

Great location very pet friendly.

Ideal for walks, can walk into Keswick along railway line there’s also a bus service that runs through village. We had a lovely week. Threlkeld coffee shop very friendly and lovely food. Owners very helpful - we needed kitchen scales and they dropped some in for us the next day. Would have been good to know there’s no DVD player. Internet can be bit intermittent if trying to watch say iPlayer. Freezer is small within fridge but fine for our weeks needs.

Lovely cottage.

Very comfortable and warm no need for the log burner. Kitchen was smaller than expected, but still plenty big enough. Well equipped, could just do with a couple of pyrex dishes for cooking/serving. Shower was great and lovely big towels. A great base with good walks for all. The only downside, no shop just to get basics, milk bread etc.

We had lovely relaxing (but very active)stay in a beautiful location.

Dog walks from the doorstep. The memory foam mattress did not suit my back well at all so unfortunately a week of unsettled nights but that’s just me, everyone is different. The log burner was a delight in the evenings but we were spending about £7 a day on log burner fuel so something to bear in mind. Altogether though we had an amazing week so thank you!

The property is in a brilliant location, with beautiful views in a quiet village but close to all the lakes.

The property has two good bedrooms and the larger room which we used had a very comfortable bed and was spacious and warm. The bathroom was very modern and had a fantastic shower and bath. We unfortunately found stale food in plastic boxes in the cupboards which we assumed had been left by the previous guests and the freezer part of the fridge needed defrosting. A few little added touches needed just to make it a bit more special.

We had a lovely stay at Kiln How with our little boy.

The beds are extremely comfortable with lots of storage in the bedrooms and the kitchen is well equipped. We had a couple of problems with the heating which were fixed extremely quickly and the owners were really helpful at all times. We ate in the Horse & Farrier pub in the village most nights as the food and staff were wonderful. We would definitely return in the future.

Cosy cottage in fabulous location.

Had a fab week. Perfect

This is the second time we have stayed at Kilnhow and we loved it just as much as the first time.

We were really cosy despite the very cold weather and the log burner was the icing on the cake! The cottage is really well equipped, really comfortable and beautifully presented. It’s really well placed for walking and is close to excellent pubs and a coffee shop. Also handy for Keswick- what more could you ask. We love it so much we booked to go again while we were there. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

Great stay.

..Good location...homely and comfortable..Would recommend for a quiet break...

I was supplied with 1 week's quantity of good dry wood by owner as I had rang up previously, however, I purchased more from local store and it burned badly in log stove.

Perhaps maybe could purchase extra supply from owner? Also no hairdryer or steamer pan in cottage. However we had a lovely comfortable week's stay and would definitely recommend to friends.

Lovely cottage, well set out.

Beds were very comfortable and towels fluffy. Plenty of hot water. Only one negative and that would be that there were no fire lighters do not able to light the log fire on the first night. Maybe this is something to consider, that some be provided along with matches.

We had a lovely week.

Great spot for walking and very nice helpful neighbours.we will be back thankyou

Great location for visiting all the lakes.

Cottage is to a high stand and very comfortable. Highly recommended.

Great location, lovely cottage and friendly owners right on hand for couple of little things.

Would definitely recommend!

The bedding lacked an upper sheet.

As we had hot weather the duvet was too hot, but a sheet would have been just right over us. The fitted sheet was a winter weight and could have been thinner for summer. No egg cups! Cutlery rather limited, but good kitchen knives and cooking pots. Plenty of mugs and crockery and glasses. It was lovely having the picnic bench just outside by the stream and a number of people came past us on the public footpath and had a brief chat.

We enjoyed our week very much It was my first visit to the Lake District and I was very impressed The only downside to our visit was that the it was very crowded everywhere

This cottage was amazing perfect local for walking the fells and pub just a few steps away.

Couldn't ask for much more bed was so comfy the rainfall shower was lush also. I would highly recommend to stay here