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Skimming Stones

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Impressive, three-storey holiday home, close to the heart of the market town of Keswick
  • Ideal for a group break or two families holidaying together in the Lake District
  • Dog-friendly accommodation in a great location for waterside and hill walks
Overview
Property code: SZ443

An attractive slate fronted holiday home, with modern accommodation to suit a large party, including one dog, in the middle of Keswick close to shops and restaurants.

Enjoy time away with your friends and family at this beautifully finished, traditional town house, within reach of the independent shops and eateries of Keswick. Up to eight guests and one delighted dog are welcome to stay at the four-bedroom property, which has an enclosed west-facing courtyard. Make the most of your central position to stock up on local provisions or dine out when you choose. Plan a 10-mile walk right around Derwentwater or hire electric bicycles and explore the area on two wheels. Book a seat on a lake cruise or hire your own motorboat. Have a go at windsurfing, canoeing or paddleboarding while you are here. Catch a film in the cinema or a play at the theatre.

Enter this striking Victorian house via a lobby with room for outerwear, and then the main reception hall. Spread out in the lounge/diner, with its period features, including its bay window and high ceiling. Make yourselves at home in here by lighting the wood burner and switching on the TV with Freeview or watching a DVD. Wander through to the dining area to play games at the table or enjoy holiday meals together. Find the airy kitchen next door, which is the perfect place to whip up these feasts. The kitchen comprises an electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, four-slice toaster and kettle. Head upstairs to find the family bathroom halfway up. This gorgeous room has an elegant bath and a WC. Follow the remaining stairs up to the first floor, where there is a twin bedroom, plus a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, also with WC. Two more bedrooms, both with dramatic views, can be found on the top floor of the house. These include a double room and a twin room. There is also a family shower room with a rainforest shower and WC up here.

Spill out into the enclosed, gravelled garden to soak up the sunshine in the afternoon and evening. Dine out here to enjoy the fresh Lake District air. A washing machine plus storage for bicycles and other outside gear is available in the garage. Parking is on the street and is unrestricted.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and WC, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric cooker, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, four-slice toaster and kettle
  • Washing machine in garage
  • Wood burner in lounge
  • TV with Freeview and DVD
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed rear yard
  • Unrestricted roadside parking
  • Storage for bikes and outdoor gear in garage
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants within 300 metres
  • Please note the wood burner in the dining area is decorative and is not to be used
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Darren 5th April 2024

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Perfect house for a group of friends or large family. Very clean and well equipped. The location allowed the teenagers to walk into and out of town as they pleased and the large lounge and dining table provide space for work and games. Good for dog, with small yard and short walk into Fitz Park. I highly recommend the house for a stay in Keswick.

Reviewed by Diane 24th November 2023

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Spotlessly clean, warm, ideally placed near the park and centre of Keswick. Facilities very good, well stocked kitchen, plenty of space for 8 people.

Reviewed by Helen 17th November 2023

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Perfect house for a group of friends or couple/large family, well equipped beds very comfortable, 3 bathrooms to use which was great for 6 of us. It was a fantastic location although there is no parking space we did find parking for 3 cars very close by, we will definitely return!

Reviewed by Rachel 10th November 2023

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A lovely cottage and a good location, walking distance from Keswick town centre.

Reviewed by Elizabeth 27th October 2023

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Reviewed by Michelle 29th September 2023

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Three couples on a mini break for my husband's 60th Birthday, Skimming Stones was perfect! We parked easily in the street, the house was very clean, spacious and comfortable with everything we needed and we were each able to have our own bathroom. Just minutes away from the centre of town we absolutely loved Keswick. We would recommend 'The Square Read moreOrange' tapas restaurant. We also loved the Latrigg walk, its spectacular views over Keswick and beyond Hide

Reviewed by TARA 22nd September 2023

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Great property for groups of walkers! The bedrooms are all spacious and the 3 x bathrooms makes getting up and out in the morning very smooth. I'd definitely come back to this house.

Reviewed by Helen 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Alan 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 7th July 2023

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This house is amazing in the beautify town of Keswick. I can fault the accommodation or the way it is furnished loved it The let down is parking no allocated space bumper to bumper and difficult to park which makes loading unloading or using the car a chore. People say its not an issue I disagree there is very little space anywhere near and it is Read morenot even the school holidays. If that is not of concern then book you will not be disappointed in this house. Hide

Reviewed by William 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Sandra 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 19th May 2023

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Fabulous property and in a great location for easy access to hill walks, the park & the town centre. The back yard was a delightful suntrap in the afternoon and we all loved the wall map in the dining room.

Reviewed by Jez 12th May 2023

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A lovely home away from home in a great location.

Reviewed by Simon 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Danielle 10th February 2023

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Superb location- just a very short walk to shops and restaurants and short drive to super high walks. Plenty of free on-road parking. Very nicely presented house, beautifully decorated, comfortable and ideal for our family of 6. Large dining table for us all to eat together. Kitchen was well equipped. Bring your own bath towels but tea towels and bRead moreathmats provided. Washing machine useful and easy to use. We come often to Keswick walking and would stay here again if there was a group of us Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 11th November 2022

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Great location, excellent in cleanliness, comfortable.

Reviewed by Margaret 21st October 2022

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Very clean and well appointed house. Excellent accommodation for up to 8 people Within easy Very clean and well appointed house. Excellent accommodation for up to 8 people Easy walking distance of Keswick town centre and plenty of walks from the door

Reviewed by Julie 7th October 2022

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A really lovely property. Spacious, very clean & nicely furnished. Plenty of space for 8 adults. The three bathrooms are a big plus. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Helen 30th September 2022

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We loved this house, it was tastefully decorated, clean and a perfect location for us. We will be booking again.

Reviewed by Louise 2nd September 2022

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Fantastic property. Clean and comfortable. Was really well equipped with China etc and cooking equipment . Good beds for much needed sleep! Loved the wall map in dining room . Also games and books provided . Would love to return. Also position is perfect for town and ease of access to other places . Great for poppjng to park for early and late widdRead moreles for dog . Hide

Reviewed by Adam 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Jackie 29th July 2022

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This is a wonderful property in Keswick would definitely recommend so close to everything

Reviewed by Alan 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Rebecca 18th June 2022

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Reviewed by Judith 10th June 2022

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Highly recommended. Very clean on arrival, well equipped and comfortable. Great location. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Ian 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Carole 16th May 2022

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Skimming stones was a lovely house. Well situated for a 10min walk into the town centre. It was lovely and clean when we arrived. An earlier check in would have been great or a later morning check out say 11am or 4pm arrival. It was well equipped kitchen. An ice tray for the freezer and some basics salt & pepper, bread, milk, butter & jam. Only 1 tRead moreoilet roll in the bathrooms The furnishings were all new and soft furnishings all nice and clean. The beds were super comfortable too. Hide

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