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The Old Police House

Keswick (3mls), Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A former police house nestled at the foot of Blencathra
  • Peaceful village location offering serenity and charm
  • This quirky house is perfect base for any walking group or family
Overview
Property code: SZ185

Tucked at the foot of Clough Head with many walks straight from the door, this former police house is a wonderful abode for escaping to the Lake District.

Sitting 1.5 miles from the heart of Threlkeld, enjoy your peaceful location whilst being close to all the amenities you will need throughout your stay. The village has a welcoming pair of pubs where you can reward your walks and climbs with a tasty meal and a cold pint. If you’re partial to exploring on two wheels rather than on foot, the Sustrans Sea to Sea route passes nearby and is a great trail to head out on. If you encounter a rainy day or two, the King Kong Climbing Walls are located less than half a mile from your door so you can stay entertained come rain or shine. If you fancy a walk with panoramic views, Blencathra is a mile away and well-worth the climb to the top.

Arrive at this humble abode, step through the entrance porch and find yourself in the dining room. With a feature fireplace and a table to seat six guests, enjoy meals together and quality family time. The kitchen offers natural light from the patio doors and has two ovens, tall fridge and separate freezer, dishwasher and a washing machine. A handy WC is also located on this floor. Offering you somewhere bright and cosy to relax, the lounge has a wood burner (with smokeless fuel included) and comfotable seating. Switch on the TV/DVD for a film night or grab a board game for some family fun. A useful selection of OS maps help you plan your time. Heading upstairs you will find the two inviting bedrooms. The first double room has an additional bunk bed which can accommodate a further guest and boasts fantastic views of Blencathra – a real treat when you wake up and open the curtains. The second double is a smaller room and has views towards the Helvellyn range. Both bedrooms have sloping sections of ceiling but these shouldn’t restrict your head room. Rise and shine and head into the family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC.

Take a coffee out to the suntrap patio at the side of the house or roam the small garden with a pretty pond. Though the pond is covered over with chicken wire, please take care. There are garden areas to the front and rear of the property.

  • Sleeps 4 guests - 2 bedrooms – 1 cosy double, 1 family room, which contains a double bed and a bunk bed 
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, and 1 separate WC
  • Two ovens, tall fridge and separate tall freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • TV/DVD
  • Piano for use by arrangement with the owner
  • Enclosed garden, pond and patio area with seating
  • Parking for 2 cars at the side of the cottage
  • Electric Vehicle charging point (untethered)
  • Shops and pub within 1 mile
  • There is a small pond located in the garden which has chicken wire over the top, children must be supervised at all times
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Harriet 6th April 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 14th October 2023

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Lovely cosy end of Terrace cittage with great views. Well equipped and super location for walking up Blencathra and over to the Dodds. Keswick an easy and short drive away. Comfy lounge with a cosy log burner and lots of extra heating if needed. Well kept patio garden and great to watch the small birds visiting.

Reviewed by Victoria 14th August 2023

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Beautiful cottage, excellent area to stay in, great views, well equipped for all your needs so no need to take irons and what not from home, sheets and towels were a little foisty.

Reviewed by Dorothee 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Barry 24th July 2023

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What a find! Lovely property with beautiful views, quiet and tucked away but you can be in Keswick in 5 minutes. Good size rooms, comfy sitting room and a lovely kitchen and dining room where we spent the evenings playing cards or scrabble over a glass or two of wine. Really good value for money and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Carolyn 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 26th June 2023

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Reviewed by Gaynor 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Felicity 3rd June 2023

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The cottage was evrything we needed. Perfect location, views from every window and a garden to sit in. Would recommend a visit to the Mining Museum, we went for an hour and stayed for three and could have stayed for longer. It is easy to walk into Keswick along the Old Railway or to walk to Threlkeld and catch the bus into Keswick and from there acRead morecess the whole of the Lake District via the bus network. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 19th April 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful cottage. The bedrooms and lounge both had superb views and the beds were extremely comfortable. The location was perfect for us as it was based right near the cycle path to Keswick which was ideal! Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Katy 28th December 2022

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The house was perfect for our family of 5. The rooms were spacious, and warmed up really well with the heaters provided. The kitchen was very well equipped, and the beds had lots of blankets if needed! The location is brilliant - views from all windows were amazing, and it was very easy to access Keswick (5 mins drive) for food shopping etc. Walks Read morestraight from the door - also onto the old railway path which you can cycle, walk or run directly to Keswick. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 10th September 2022

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We really enjoyed staying at Fell View. For mountain walking, the location is absolutely perfect. The cottage itself is roomy, very cosy and although we didn't need the heaters, there are plenty around (if needed). The kitchen was a pure delight for someone like me who enjoys cooking; plenty of utensils and all the things you need to rustle up a fiRead morene meal at the end of a long day in the mountains! There are also books and games for those days when the weather isn't so good. Brilliant. Hide

Reviewed by Graham 20th August 2022

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My son and I had a great week paddle boarding, swimming and cycling, and the cottage was just lovely and in a perfect location for lakes, cycling, and with mountain views. Thank you !

Reviewed by Jiten 7th August 2022

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Reviewed by Sharon 9th July 2022

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The cottage has a very comfortable layout with a large living room overlooking Blencathra. It is a thoughtfully decorated cottage with interesting artwork and very comfortable , homely furniture. Nice modern kitchen. We made use of small electric convector heaters when the temperature dropped and we sat outside in the back garden to enjoy the spectRead moreacular setting. It was very handy for Keswick and a quiet setting with walks from the doorstep. We hope to return and highly recommend this house. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 2nd July 2022

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Great location with lovely views and near to a good pub and stunning countryside.

Reviewed by Tim 11th June 2022

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A comfortable cottage with great views. Best pub is the Horse and Farrier but you need to book.

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