Skiddaw

This property is an absolute gem.

In a quiet rural location but only 10 minutes from Cockermouth & 20 mins from Keswick. Lovely light & airy eco house with cosy underfloor heating & eco friendly bedding etc. Easy access to recycling. Lovely big back garden with lots of wildlife, tree & bulb plantings. Our dogs loved it too. Highly recommended - we will definitely be returning! Many thanks!

Our third visit and just as clean!

Everything we needed. Lovely and warm too!

Lovely quiet location set in beautiful grounds.

Skiddaw was very comfortable and very well equipped. The sustainable ethos of the owners is to be commended - we were always warm and with plenty of hot water and welcomed the systems to recycle any waste and sustainable bedding etc. Having brought three dogs with us, it would have been ideal if the patio area had been enclosed so that we could access that with the dogs off lead. Access to catch-up tv via a smart tv would have been ideal (as I slept through my favourite tv programmes as a result of being tired out from walking!) and a clock somewhere!!! But we are being very picky here and essentially we had a wonderful time in lovely accommodation and stunning grounds. Thankyou. One top tip though is to ignore the recommended walk into Cockermouth along the river bank unless you are very agile and well prepared for wet, mud, cow pats and stiles with very tricky dog gates !!!! We are still recovering from that first 40 minute walk that actually took 3 hours!! We were faster coming back and discovered an easier route back through the farm! Beautiful walk nonetheless.

Everything as expected but with one small complaint.

No instructions for the towel rails in the bathroom, did find how to work them eventually through trial an error, but flicking the switch for the first time not knowing what your actually doing is a bit scary. That leads me onto the underfloor heating, the only instructions were, turn the thermostat up or down. We turned it up the first night and it took 2 days before we felt any heating in the room. Again no real instructions on how to use. Having said that it is a very comfortable cottage and Carol was most helpful on our arrival.The cottage is in a good location for exploring and has excellent grounds for strolling round.

Lovely property with great views.

Rural, but close to Buttermere, Cockermouth etc all which are a short drive away. Plenty of space, parking on site - would recommend. We would stay again.

Our second stay at this lovely cottage.

The fledging house martins were a bonus. The accommodation was comfortable and had everything we needed. The gardens are so well designed to encourage wildlife. A lovely holiday for our whole family plus dog.

Very nice cottage in an ideal location.

Very clean and well kept property. The grounds are larger than expected which is great for a walk. The location is excellent, not far from Cockermouth for groceries and nicely located to visit all of the surrounding Lakes and towns. We hope to come back again some time.

Southwaite Green is a special place.

Great location for the NW Lake District

Our cottage was comfortable, clean and well equipped.

The properties are set within lovely grounds which were perfect for our dogs too. Well placed to explore the west Lakes, Keswick and Winlatter. We have family in Cockermouth which has a range of shops and only 5 minutes away. We've stayed in lots of holiday cottages in the Lakes, this has been the best and we will definitely visit again!!

We enjoyed a lovely 3 night stay in Skiddaw.

The property was immaculate and really cosy on the autumn nights. We loved the little patio area with beautiful views. It was so handy for Cockermouth and nor too far from Keswick. The grounds of the property were heaven for our dog! Would highly recommend!

Absolutely beautiful cottage, everything you need & more, stunning location & great amenities.

There clothes dryer was just excellent after a long day walking

The property genuinely exceeded expectations!

Managing to be better in real life than in the photos. Really enjoyed our stay very much, and are definitely looking to return for a longer stay. Marna was fantastic to deal with, and the area was lovely. Thank you for a fantastic stay!

Our cottage exceeded expectations.

The location is exceptional. It is one of 3 or 4 cottages in a secluded area where the owner also has a home. The bedrooms are very spacious, the upside down living works wonderfully well with beautiful views of the surrounding land and mountains. This is definitely somewhere to go if you are seeking peace and tranquillity on a holiday. The commitment to green living is clear and welcome. Would certainly consider visiting again.

Lovely bright, airy cottage for a home from home stay.

Great location for exploring the Lake District. The kitchen has everything you need, beds and pillows comfy, great pressure in the showers and nice big towels. Drying cupboard is a great bonus so you don't have to think about your boots and coats being damp for the next day! Outside table and chairs and umbrella if you get the weather for alfresco dining (luckily, we did) Sofas comfy but did tend to slip off when relaxing!! The gardens are lovely for a stroll and very picturesque, a great grass area for playing games if you have the energy after exploring the area! If we were to be very picky we would say the addition of a couple of board games would be a bonus. We are hoping to return to the area again and would have no hesitation on staying here again, thank you.

Lovely property for a short stay

Skiddaw is a brilliant place to stay in a superb and picturesque location.

It is so spacious and the arched window and views are really special and have really added to our stay. The upside down living space works very well, and it is such a good place for dogs to stay too. We all enjoyed exploring the extensive, varied and beautifully natural surroundings. It has been lovely to come “home” to such cosy, homely, beautifully elevated accommodation after experiencing the delights of the nearby Lake District . Thank you for our very special stay at Skiddaw.

Lovely place, everything you need for a fantastic break.

Location also very good for access to Keswick and Cockermouth. We would return and stay again. Thanks

Beautiful cottage in a great location with restaurants and pubs in easy reach after a hard days walking.

The cottage is very well equipped with all the tools necessary for comfort and cooking if you need to. There is a drying cabinet for wet clothes and boots which came in very handy after we experienced some very wet days and marshy ground on the days out walking. The dogs had all the comfort of home, we took their own bed and lots of throws for the furniture and they settled in very well. Beware that there are sheep nearby in the field which is fenced off and the 10 acre grounds are pretty and wild with lots of nettles that caused some feet irritation so take piriton for the dog/s for the walk in the gardens. All in all a lovely experience, we were left to do our own thing by the host and we had a lovely time. We would not hesitate to return and recommend the location highly for anyone seeking a holiday in a stunning location.

Lovely stay, warm and cosy with glorious views.

Enjoyed the garden too. Would love to come back, Crummock Water simply heaven. Everything worked fine in apartment. Thank you. If we were to give one minor suggestion, sofas were in excellent condition but we both tended to slide off them. Any chance of offering a throw to put on each?

It's a lovely place, and an ideal location for us.

A very relaxing space for us and our dogs. The kitchen was very well equipped (though one bigger pan would be nice). We enjoyed it and hope to come again.

Skiddaw, as part of a 4 unit holiday accommodation is one of the best of the many cottages we have stayed in across the UK.

Spotlessly clean, very spacious, comfortable, quality fittings and fully equipped, this cottage takes fabulous advantage of lovely views with it's "upside down" accommodation. The eco friendly credentials are are impressive and the massive grounds for Jen, our dog, to wander, were icing on the cake. Add to this a quiet but great location for the north and western Lakes, we can unreservedly recommend Southwaite Green holiday accommodation. The only improvement would be if there was an information folder, particularly for recycling/waste, explanation of the functioning of the heating and suggestions for walks, activities etc. We enjoyed an excellent week's holiday in Skiddaw, thank you very much.

Comfortable cottage plenty off space and great views.

Perfect for access to shops and restaurants in Cockermouth. The patio area would have preferred it to be fenced in for dog safety and maps of local walks for dogs and good restaurants pubs etc would have been helpful, however everyone was helpful and managed to find. Would definitely go back again.

I have been lucky enough to visit different parts of The Lake District and stay in all kinds of accommodation.

Skiddaw at Southwaite Green is now right at the top of my list of places to stay. Stunning location, amazing grounds (for humans and dogs), beautiful upside down accommodation equipped with all you need (and more) If you want to visit The Lake District - stay here!

Beautiful views.

Stunning grounds to walk and relax in. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. Thoroughly recommend this gem of a holiday cottage.

Our second time here and as wonderful as ever .

The house is beautiful, spotlessly clean with two large airy bedrooms with en- suite bathrooms . Upstairs , the lounge has amazing views over stunning countryside and a decking area to enjoy them with a glass of wine or cup of coffee . The fully equipped kitchen , drying cupboard and excellent , reliable WiFi completes this perfect holiday home . It’s absolutely heaven for dogs as the huge garden ( field size with beck and pond ) is fully available to doggy guests …… not one tiny negative x

Loved the eco concept and the complimentary organic veg box.

Location is great, peaceful but on national cycling route and ability to walk into Cockermouth along the river. Great views and living arrangement in house.

The accommodation was fab.

The location was great for our puppy. The walks around the property were great at the start n end of the day

Lovely accommodation and the extra touches really made it, including complementary veg box plus more.

Cosy and comfortable holiday house.

Well organised kitchen with an excellent supply of crockery, glasses and utensils which was appreciated as we like to eat in for some of the time. Spacious rooms and comfortable sofas and beds, what more could we want!

The cottage is one of the best we have ever stayed at .

Everything about it was great for three adults and three dogs . It was spotlessly clean with beautiful en-suite bathrooms in both downstairs bedrooms . The upstairs lounge was bright and airy with amazing views from the veranda and comfortable leather settees . A fully equipped kitchen and dining area meant we could cook and eat in the cottage easily . The extensive , private grounds made dog walking a pleasure and meant absolutely no hassle ... and the dogs loved being safely off lead . The area is absolutely stunning, beautiful walks , a short ride into Keswick and dog friendly pubs everywhere. This is definitely a cottage we will be revisiting.

Fabulous cottages set in wonderful grounds and a beautiful setting, great for short walks and dog friendly too.

The owners are keen to preserve our planet and with this in mind you need to get on board where possible. Everything we needed was provided within the let, Cockermouth is a short drive away where all your daily essentials can be bought as there is a choice of supermarkets. Wonderful choice for us travelling as an adult family of four with a wee doggy.

Perfect location- very good local amenities in Cockermouth.

Walking around this area was amazing and our dog just had the best time in the beautifully clear streams and lakes. Cottage was lovely and clean and the garden was perfect for an early morning amble, listening to the birds and drinking in the views.

We had a really enjoyable holiday in a relaxed setting that perfectly met our needs and enabled us to explore the local area.

The cottage is eco friendly with a emphasis on sustainability and is warm and comfortable. There are local walks and fantastic views to be enjoyed.