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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Thornthwaite
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Keswick

This cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Bassenthwaite Lake and Whinlatter Forest Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bassenthwaite Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Derwentwater - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 21 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Honister Slate Mine - 33 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

  • Workington Station - 26 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jaspers Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bassenwaithe Lake Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

The lounge has been renovated to an exceptional standard, and includes a quality suite with two seater sofa and two chairs, an electric feature fire place, TV, DVD, and CD player, and a dining table with four chairs.

The stunning new kitchen is sure to make cooking a pleasure and comes fully fitted with a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, a microwave, a washing machine, tumble dryer and a selection of cookbooks. There is plenty of worktop and cupboard space.

Directly off the kitchen is a large outside patio deck with seating, overlooking the fabulous gardens and the breathtaking views beyond.

The master bedroom with fitted cupboards, has a king sized bed and en-suite shower room with a WC, basin and heated towel rail and the second bedroom also has a double bed together with fitted cupboards. The bedrooms are dressed with luxury linen and towels.

The main bathroom has a large bath with shower, a WC, basin and heated towel rail.

The property benefits from extensive shared landscaped gardens including a pond. There are designated storage racks for bicycles at the back of the property together with a purpose built covered communal Barbeque area. Ample parking off road at the front of the main building is also available.

The shores of Lake Bassenthwaite can also be accessed via a signposted short walk from the rear of the property. Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

578280

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Keswick, close to Bassenthwaite Lake, Whinlatter Forest Park, and Skiddaw. You'll also find Derwentwater and Derwent Pencil Museum within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Carlisle (CAX), which is about 27.1 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Yes, every cottage at Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Lake View Cottage - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good value

Accommodation clean and tidy. Keys a little hard to find at the beginning for entry as there are many 'front porches'. In a nice area with mountain views and easy access to Whinlatter and Keswick and surrounding area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Brilliant

Brilliant cottage, location was excellent on the edge of the whinlatter forest .The cottage had plenty of room, it was very clean , warm & comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped.really nice modern bathrooms It was made extra special with the Christmas tree & extras left by the staff. Thank you we had a wonderful stay & will definitely book again. Really helpful team.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Lovely views and comfortable stay

This place is in a lovely location and is a decent size property with plenty of parking. The beds are really comfy and showers nice and powerful. Lovely soft sheets and towels. The kitchen is well equipped. Great views from front and back of the property too. It would be even better if it had a more comfortable sofa, bigger TV and decent size dining room table (it's tiny for 4 people).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely relaxing stay

Stunning views, so peaceful, the accomodation had everything you needed and more. We had a wonderful stay and have already booked to go back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Great accommodation and views

Top quality accommodation, clean and everything we needed. Fantastic views and good location for visiting Keswick and surrounding area. Responsive service during booking process. Ideal place to stay for 4 in northern lakes
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage spectacular location

We had a wonderful break at this lovely cottage. It had everything you need and the setting was lovely with spectacular views all around. Good base for visiting all parts of the northern lakes. This part of the world is idyllic.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Great apartment with wonderful views

Spent a weekend in Lake View cottage and thought it was wonderful - beautifully equipped, very comfortable and with views to die for. Will definitely return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Beautiful holiday

This location and apartment is stunning and ideal for a relaxing stay. The condition of the property is excellent and all our questions were fully answered by the team. It is a place I world definitely return to in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

A lovely apartment in a beautiful part of the world

The cottage was part of a large former hotel and it has been converted very sympathetically. The rooms are large, clean, and comfortable - we had a lot of space for the two of us (and the dog!) One of my favourite things was the picture window in the lounge, with beautiful views across the countryside down to the lake. The beds were very comfortable and the area was quiet. We did have a couple of issues with the boiler going off and the kettle not working but these were dealt with quickly. Beside that, everything was great and we had a wonderful time - shame about the rain!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An absolutely stunning property

I can honestly say it was a beautiful place to stay in a great location. The accommodation is fantastic and the kitchen had everything you'd possibly need. We had a great time. Thanks
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing stay

Great location - very quiet, beautiful surroundings. Plenty of parking space. Spacious apartment, comfortable, nicely decorated. Kitchen well equipped. Good heating throughout. Cons: - no cutlery in the kitchen! - the entrance is towards the back across a gravelled stretch and up a set of stairs; so not quite accessible if someone has restricted mobility
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake view cottage

Lake view cottage is a loving place to stay , very clean well maintained very comfortable , great location not far from Keswick or Cockermouth, We had a issue with the boiler not working rang Keswick cottage emergency number waited for someone to ring us back but 4 hour later no one did , with not having hot water or heating we thought someone would ring us back that night or the next day but no one did ,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional cottage with great views

Lake View Cottage is a brilliant place to stay. Clean, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. The balcony with its superb view of the mountains and lovely garden furniture is a great place to spend time eating and drinking. Plenty of outside space with shared large garden and ample parking . Good access to walking from the door and just a short drive into Keswick.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant cott

Another lovely vacation in Lake View Cottage in Thornthwaite One important issue The right hand stair rail as you leave the cottage is rotting and the whole structure is loose and potentially dangerous
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lake View

Convenient, well appointed, good parking, lovely setting and garden. Unfortunately the owners have little influenced on the weather.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem of a cottage in a lovely location

The cottage is in a very quiet beautiful setting with well manicured lawns very scenic views and ample parking spaces. The cottage is very spacious with a large lounge and kitchen which has an adjoining outdoor dining area. Every utensil required is available Two double bedrooms with very comfortable beds. Two lovely bathrooms with superb showers and quality bath towels. I don’t normally give such high praise but our stay was faultless. My partner and I will definitely be returning here in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

david b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

We had the most incredible stay at this beautiful property in the Lake District. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming and thoughtfully prepared. The location was perfect: peaceful and secluded, but only a short drive (or a long, scenic walk!) to some amazing views, great pubs, and some fantastic hiking trails. We loved being able to set off on foot and find hidden tarns and breathtaking views without even needing the car.Inside, everything was spotlessly clean and incredibly well-equipped . The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in, and waking up to the mist rolling over the hills was pure magic.Our host was fantastic — friendly, quick to communicate.If you're looking for a peaceful, charming base to explore the Lake District, you honestly couldn't do better. We didn’t want to leave — and we're already planning our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another Lovely stay at Lakeview Cottage

This is our third stay at the Cottage and the second Christmas stay. The cottage is very well appointed and waram and comfortable with everything you could need. It also has superb views throughout. We were also lucky enough to win the Christmas hamper which really got things going! thank you so much for that. One tiny niggle is the couch which has seen better days and is not comfortable especially when 90% of the holiday was unfortunately plagued by rain ha! However I would highly recommend a stay here in a lesser known but wonderfully situated Cottage/area. Also the staff at Keswick Cottages are very helpful, we had a minor power outage and we were called back and situation resolved in under an hour. Simply wonderful and really didn't want to come home x
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Lovely apartment but one or two reservations

Lake view is lovely, light and airy with fine views. However there are some internal steps which are not easily visible and could do with being marked by some sort of edge strip. Similarly there are steep steps up to the front door and more steep steps into the apartment itself, which would make things difficult for the very elderly or disabled though I don’t recall seeing this mentioned in the information. The dishwasher completely baffled me and was very noisy on the one occasion I did get some action out of it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, cosy apartment in fantastic location.

Lake View is located in Thornthwaite Powter Howe. It is a lovely location if you enjoy a short wander or a long hike, both are easily achieved. From the property itself there is a short walk alongside sheep filled fields through a small wood which leads down to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake - less than a five minutes amble.. Conveniently the X5 bus stop is just outside, £2.00 to anywhere along the route. Travel to Keswick, Penrith or Carlisle in one direction or Cockermouth or Workington in the other. We found this a lovely way to travel, see the views along the way and not worry about the car, parking, etc. About 3 miles takes you into Keswick with all its amenities. Shopping is easy and varied, with plenty of places to grab a bite to eat - breakfast, lunch or dinner. Trips can be taken around Derwent Water by open top bus, lake launch or even victorian style rowing boats. Lake View is exactly that. Looking east are stunning views across the southern end of Bassenthwaite Lake, Dodd Wood, Dodd Summit, Skiddaw and a myriad of other fells beyond. To the west is the impressive Broom Fell featuring the locally famous "Bishop" rock, Whythop Wood and the edge of Whinlatter Forest park. All nestled in a lovely rural setting, very quiet where you can listen to the local wildlife and the sound of babbling brooks. The property enjoys access to a well maintained large garden, ideal for a lazy stroll, beware of the pond if young ones are with you. This is a lovely apartment, enjoys large rooms all of which have wonderful views, there is a large terrace to enjoy and eat outdoors in the sunshine {where possible}, beware:- there are a few steps if you are not mobile - a handful to the front door, several more up to the lounge/diner and a couple of others inside the apartment.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn mcdnnell M.

Breathtaking Views, amazing cottage / appartment - and absolute gem - highly recommended

INCREDIBLE - that's the best word I can describe this gorgeous, perfect cottage. Located in the former Swan Coaching Inn. It's immaculate inside. First off, the views, from every aspect of this gorgeous place - front and back, the views are breathtaking. you walk up the little stairs to your own private front door, and into a little cloak -where you can leave boots/coats, and then up 3 or 4 stairs and into the lounge. A true "welcome home" feeling. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (ensuite and the other bathroom a single step from the bedroom), a great brand new kitchen, with everything you need, from Dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, full-size separate fridge & freezer, and every utensil and cooking equipment you need - plus a gorgeous window seat. A door then leads to an outside enclosed/safe terrace, where you can drink your coffee and be gobsmacked by those views again. The WIFI is BT and very fast (stream films on TV etc), and there's a smart TV for those rainy later afternoons/evenings after a walk, where you can curl up on the sofa. There's even a little dining table for 4 - and whilst there is no Chimmney (given it's a converted pub) the owners have created a little heater, that has a flame effect, so it feels like a little fire - very cute and warming and it does the job really well. The owners of this place have thought of everything, designed the place with real care, and left it spacious and snug all at the same time. We had 3 nights booked but extended to 4 as we didn't want to go home. Short walk across the field, through the woods, and under the underpass of A66 - all fenced off and safe for the dogs, and about 8 min lovely walk from the cottage to the lake edge, then you can walk fully along the edge for as long as you want. I can't rate it enough. It's a short car journey to Keswick, but worth the short ride, to be welcomed back by those views. Found a taxi company "Denise's" who would pick up and drop off with the Dog too - so every base is covered, if you wanted to get into Keswick and both have a few glasses of beer/wine, and not drive. £12.50 each way. Each of the drivers were lovely with the dog too. Keswick Cottages was the booking agent, and they were super helpful too. Best stay away we've had in ages. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

We have been to this superb apartment in a stunning location on a number of occasions. It has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which has considerably enhanced the property . The only grumble is that settee and chairs in the lounge are a little uncomfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

We have been to this superb apartment in a stunning location on a number of occasions. It has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which has considerably enhanced the property . The only grumble is that settee and chairs in the lounge are a little uncomfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Recent Stay at LakeView

We last stayed at Lake View in 2018, since then it has had a substantial make over and is much improved. A very warm and comfortable cottage with everything you could need. Well equipped new kitchen, lovely en-suite and main bathroom and lounge with spectacular views! Can't wait to return. Thanks to everyone at Keswick Cottages you do a great job!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Apartment was stunning , cosy , yet spacious. All mod cons . Comfortable beds , spotlessly clean . Beautiful views . Keswick cottages were very accommodating with my requests. Photos do not do it justice. Can’t recommend highly enough- thank you.