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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

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.

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 25th April 2025

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Fantastic stay at Larch Cottage. Very clean and well appointed throughout. Comfortable lounge and small kitchen. Beautiful views from the courtyard seating area. Lovely walks directly from the cottage. All in a very pleasant stay. No problem with parking 50 yards up road. Please note the freezer area in the fridge is tiny.

Reviewed by Kate 18th April 2025

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So special to be able to take my girls to Larch Cottage after spending many summers there as a child in the 90s! A gorgeously cosy cottage in a stunning location and exactly how I remembered it. Comfortable beds, an excellently equipped kitchen and a beautiful patio. We especially loved getting fresh eggs from Nook Farm every morning. Thank you forRead more a lovely stay, we will be booking up for next year asap! Hide

Reviewed by Sue 14th March 2025

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Lovely location with walks from the door. Very well equipped cosy cottage. Before we went I was a little concerned about the parking but was never an issue using the recommended layby.

Reviewed by Derek 11th March 2025

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A cosy and comfortable base in a beautiful and quiet location, with lots of great walking on the doorstep. Tea room round the corner, pub not far away. Forget the car, use the wonderful local 78 bus and explore Borrowdale!

Reviewed by Stephen 27th February 2025

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Great location, cosy cottage perfect for 2. Didnt use the car for the duration of the stay as loads of walks from the cottage door. Shame the pub isnt open down the road. The hotel is open but doesnt have the pub vibe. We will be back

Reviewed by Jo 21st February 2025

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Lovely cosy little cottage in the valley, a real home from home. So nice that it's not decorated and furnished like a chain hotel. There's everything you could need in the best equipped kitchen i have seen in holiday accommodation. The open fire was very much appreciated after a damp day outside. Amazing views out of the windows. And the little garRead moreden is a great place for a rest and watch the changing light on the fells. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 18th October 2024

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Lovely cosy warm cottage in a super location for hiking up the hills. Great open fire and coal left for us to use.

Reviewed by Jane 9th October 2024

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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

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