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Larch Cottage - Borrowdale

Borrowdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
3 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Homely cottage for four in the Lake District’s picturesque Borrowdale Valley
  • Set in the tranquil village of Rosthwaite, right at the heart of the national park
  • Ideal for riverside and fell walks, as well as trips to Derwentwater and Keswick
Overview
Property code: SZ302

A charming compact Lakeland cottage for four, with stunning views, situated in Rosthwaite, an ideal location from which to immerse yourselves in the beautiful Borrowdale surroundings.

Plan your trip to the Lake District with a stay at this comfortable, two-storey cottage for four guests. Light the fire, soak up the scenery from the terrace or head up Castle Crag or along Langstrath Valley, where you can swim in the natural pool at Black Moss Pot about 1 mile from your front door. Walk 3 miles from home to reach the edge of Derwentwater then follow a 10-mile circular route along its shores. Spend your afternoons in Keswick, 6.5 miles away, wandering around the interesting independent shops, choosing places to dine out and visiting museums. Try paddle-boarding or canoeing on Derwentwater or book a cruise to take you the length and breadth of the lake.

Enjoy the warm ambience of this quaint cottage during your holiday to the Lake District. Make your way inside and into the welcoming lounge, with its timber beams and open fireplace. Watch TV in here, make plans for the following day or take the few steps up into the snug instead which also boats a Smart TV. Head through into the kitchen/diner as mealtimes approach. This is a compact, yet well-designed space which has a built-in fan oven, electric hob, microwave, a fridge and washer/dryer. Gather round the table to enjoy your homecooked food. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, taking care at the top where they open up. Find a double bedroom and a twin bedroom, both with scenic views. The bedrooms share the bathroom, with its shower over the bath

Spend sunny days out on the terrace. Enjoy your morning coffee or take your meals out here when it is warm enough and gaze out towards the mountains. No designated parking, parking is in a lay by approximately 50 metres from the cottage.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom – 1 Shower over the bath
  • Fan oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV in lounge and the snug
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Garden
  • No designated parking however on-street parking is in a layby 50 metres away
  • Towels not provided
  • Pub and tearoom within 0.25 miles, shops 6.5 miles away
  • Please note this property has traditional cottage style stairs and low ceilings in places
  • Arrival: 16:30 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 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stuart 16th September 2024

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Location is superb, with great walks from the doorstep. Small traditional holiday cottage, perfect for two of us, but would be a bit cramped for 4 adults.

Reviewed by Lily 1st September 2024

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Reviewed by Joop 5th July 2024

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Great location, right in the middle of the gorgeous Lakeland landscapes. The kitchen was a big plus! For your shopping, drive to Booths in Keswick but do visit the Flock Inn around the corner for friendly staff and delicious regional products. We were very much impressed by the daily goings-on on Nook farm (around the corner). Do try the bus which Read morestops on the Borrowdale road for the round trip. The cottage could do with some maintenance but we would definitely come back here. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 28th June 2024

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Reviewed by James 14th June 2024

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Marvellous location, and although small, had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. The garden was beautiful.

Reviewed by Mattias 31st May 2024

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Reviewed by Janice 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sylvia 1st September 2023

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A beautiful traditional Lakeland cottage in a spectacular location. Walks straight from the door. The kitchen is very well equipped and beds lovely and comfortable. Furniture in lounge a little dated. The cottage could have been cleaner. The Riverside bar at The Scafell Hotel has friendly staff and serves good food from 6-9. Would stay here again.

Reviewed by Megan 25th August 2023

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The cottage is in the most ideal location and had a real lake district charm to it. The kitchen is very well equipped. Sofa and beds comfortable. Garden lovely. This cottage provided a very naustalgic visit to Borrowdale with my husband and 2yr old son.

Reviewed by Helen 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Carole 7th July 2023

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The cottage had all the basic requirements, it is small & cosy for 4 guests but the location is superb for hikes, walks & local bus servicing the Borrowdale valley from Keswick to Buttermere. 2 good local pubs/hotels serving food.

Reviewed by Daniela 23rd June 2023

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The cottage was lovely and the location simply stunning. It is a well furnished, comfortable cottage and served our needs. The kitchen was very well equipped for a holiday cottage, probably the best I have had. The only small negatives were that the bathroom sink was not well cleaned and the drawers were dusty as well as the window ledges. It was oRead morebvious that they were not cleaned the day we arrived. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Larch Cottage Hide

Reviewed by Dipika 2nd June 2023

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We really enjoyed our stay - the cottage is basic and maybe slightly in need of updating, but it had everything we needed and, in any case, the weather was so lovely we didn't spend that much time inside! The location is excellent and we enjoyed doing various fell walks from the cottage, as well as sampling the ice cream at the local tea room. TherRead moree's a pub only a few minutes' walk away, too. It's worth being aware that there are no shops nearby, so bring everything you need with you if you can! Hide

Reviewed by Daron 10th March 2023

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Perfect cottage for us. Stayed there many times over the years

Reviewed by Gary 10th February 2023

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Basic cottage, but not lacking in character, it might not have everything you want, but does have everything you need. Fantastic location, Ill certainly be stopping here again.

Reviewed by Kate 3rd February 2023

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Lovely little cottage, beautiful area

Reviewed by Kate 11th November 2022

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Positives- location, open fire, comfortable beds/sofa/chair. Sallys Cottages were very helpful trying to sort out cleaning + heating issues Negatives- Kitchen + bathroom not properly cleaned. Old, poor condition table/bench/fittings in kitchen/ bathroom etc. Oven markings unreadable. Dingy lighting downstairs. Shower temp. awkward and weak pressureRead more. Noisy overflowing gutters in heavy rain. No bedside lights in twin room. Lack of space in double. Fix these issues and its a great basic stay. Hide

Reviewed by Miriam 14th October 2022

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We had a disappointing week here, and found the cottage to be quite cramped. Four people would struggle for space. Given that it was October we were cold in the living room because all the heat disappears up the stairs and through the single glazed doors and windows. Probably ok in the summer. However the location is very good with plenty of walkinRead moreg straight from the doorstep. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 1st October 2022

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Reviewed by Linda 23rd September 2022

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Loved the village beautifully area stunning views from patio lovely and cosy nice beer at scafel hotel

Reviewed by Terry 2nd September 2022

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An attractive little cottage with comfortable seating and beds

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