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Cartref - Keswick

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully refurbished Victorian cottage just 0.5 miles from the heart of Keswick
  • Stunning accommodation featuring a chic, modern kitchen and elegant bedrooms
  • Dog-friendly with easy access to excellent walks around Derwentwater, 1 mile away
Overview
Property code: SZ118

Perfect for families, groups of walkers and four-legged friends, this stylish cottage offers welcoming accommodation in the heart of the Lake District National Park.

Set just back from Keswick’s busy marketplace, this property is a short walk from the local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs - perfect for anyone hoping to abandon the car for a few days. With something for everyone, Keswick is also home to a famous Pencil Museum, swimming pool, crazy golf, climbing wall and art gallery. Leaving the town itself, the beautiful Derwentwater lies just 1 mile away, offering a regular launch service with the option to hop on and off at various points. At Lingholm, visit the walled garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, at Hawse End take a stroll up Catbells via Rowling End, or jump off at Lodore to see the waterfall before treating yourself to a cream tea at the hotel. Rising above nearby Braithwaite is the mountainous Whinlatter Forest, home to paths, bike trails and Go Ape - great for adrenaline junkies.

Tastefully modernised to offer a stylish blend of original features and modern comforts, this three-bedroom property is an ideal base from which to explore this area of the Lake District National Park. Enter via the side entrance into the chic contemporary kitchen, which features a handy drying area for damp paws, boots and coats. The light and airy kitchen comprises an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and oak dining table to seat up to six guests. The lounge is a warm and welcoming space for relaxing, with a tall Victorian sash window, gas wood burner, inviting sofas and large TV with BluRay player and HDMI input for games consoles - ideal for teens. A winding staircase leads up to the first floor where a super-king-size bedroom, main shower room and additional WC with washing machine are located. Meanwhile, on the second floor you will find a double bedroom and a twin bedroom that can be made up as a super-king on request.

Outside, there is a pleasant front garden with a seating area for enjoying a cup of coffee in the sunshine.

 

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 super-king (can be made up as twin on request), 1 twin (can be made up as super-king on request) and 1 double
  • 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • TV with BluRay
  • Street parking - this is unrestricted in most interconnecting streets
  • Garden with seating
  • Towels included
  • Please note the stairway leading up to the first and second floors is quirky. Whilst safe, the winding staircase has a handrail but is narrow and small children would need to be closely supervised on the stairs.
  • Shops and pubs 0.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

 

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Karen 20th September 2024

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Honestly one of the best equipped and most comfortable cottages we have stayed in. Nothing was missing, the place was spotless, and the location was great. Comfortable bed and sofas, great kitchen, well thought out spot at the back door to put on jackets, boots, dog leads etc. Definitely would recommend it!

Reviewed by Gary 6th September 2024

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Lovely clean and well equipped place. Good central location for town center 5mins walk . Really enjoyed our weeks stay and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Robert 12th July 2024

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A beautiful property with an extensively well kitted out kitchen. We had a lovely stay and would recommend this property to anyone looking to stay in Keswick.

Reviewed by David 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Judith 16th February 2024

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Reviewed by Malcolm 22nd December 2023

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Cartref is a lovely house that is both comfortable and well-equipped. Everything is well thought out and the attention to detail meant we had a great Christmas week there. The heating works really well and the house was warm despite a wet and windy week! The "boot and coat" area by the back door was really useful with the wet weather!

Reviewed by Jeremy 13th October 2023

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Great cottage in a good central location in Keswick. We had 4nights with my daughter, her fianc and the dog. I would definitely recommend and we would be happy to return.

Reviewed by Lindsay 5th October 2023

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Nice cottage in great quite location

Reviewed by Mel 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Rachael 18th September 2023

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A lovely, well equipped and clean property in a quiet location. A nice selection of herbs and spices was appreciated! All in all, would recommend to anyone wishing to stay in Keswick. Only downside was not having a private parking space, but we knew that when we booked, but its quite difficult to park nearby.

Reviewed by Simone 15th September 2023

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Really lovely cottage - well decorated and had everything we needed during our stay. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed by Joy 11th September 2023

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Comfortable and well equipped house/cottage in ideal location within walking distance of the centre of Keswick. Parking available on the road but not always outside the cottage. The stairs to the upper floors may not be suitable for older people or young children. Night lights provided on the landings are a very good addition. We would definitely sRead moretop here again. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Marilyn 9th June 2023

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Brilliant cottage in great location close to Fitz Park and Keswick museum . Would definitely stay again in this dog friendly house

Reviewed by Rebecca 9th April 2023

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Lovely cottage. Comfortable, homely, well equipped. Thanks for the special touches eg phone chargers, Easter eggs and dog treats.

Reviewed by Paul 21st December 2022

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This was our second Christmas at Cartref. Again, it was totally fantastic. The property had everything we needed and more, home from home. Thank you.

Reviewed by Vanessa 2nd December 2022

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Advantages: this property is lovely, clean, nicely decorated, shower is amazing, everything you would need available (including tray of coffee/tea), location is perfect with everything close by, on street parking but no difficulty in finding a parking space Disadvantages: property was only 13 degrees upon arrival which for a December stay was very Read morecold & disappointing, if visiting in colder months take a hot water bottle & blankets Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 21st October 2022

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Loved this holiday home,they have really made it homely, lovely pictures and furnishings and it makes huge difference. Lovely and warm ,very cosy. Not damp or musty,like some places I've stayed. The location is perfect. Plenty of space ,lovely big table to sit at in kitchen. Very well equipped,can't think of anything it didn't have. Loved the booksRead more sitting on the shelves,for people to read,good choice. Stairs maybe not the best for anyone with mobility problems,altho my 78 yr old Mother managed Hide

Reviewed by Julie 7th October 2022

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Second visit to Cartref. Lovely house in a great location. Not far to walk into town or exercise the dogs. Decor us great as are the new beds. Kitchen well equipped too. Its just such a shame that the price is going up so much next year dont think well be able to make it 3 years in a row.

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