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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 22 guest ratings

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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

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

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 Daniel 9th September 2022

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Great location and wonderful cottage, would recommend!

Reviewed by Terry 2nd September 2022

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An attractive little cottage with comfortable seating and beds

Reviewed by Duncan 19th August 2022

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

The cottage is perfectly located in Rosthwaite in Borrowdale, probably my favourite place in all the world: gentle walks towards Derwent water, in walking range of Scafell Pike and so much in beteeen. The cottage is sweet with mountain views. Nice extra room (boy cave!). Well equipped and not as small as it looks. Good wifi (necessary as no mobile Read morereception). We're likely to return before long. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 12th August 2022

Guest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 starsGuest rating 4.6 stars

A characterful original cottage in a lovely quiet village in Borrowdale, near nice walks, with a cafe and pubs very close. The place is small and not luxurious, but clean and perfectly adequate for a couple and 2 children self-catering. There is a great enclosed patio area in the garden for sunbathing or eating al fresco. The beds are comfy and theRead more over-bath shower is surprisingly good. The only warning is the narrow, steep stairs, which might not suit older people and have a drop at the top. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 8th July 2022

Guest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 starsGuest rating 4.2 stars

The cottage is in an excellent location with a comfortable living room. There was plenty of space for two of us, but it would have been very cramped for more. The double bedroom is small with only room for a double bed and no room for bags/cases. The cottage is unsuitable for young children or anyone with impaired mobility. The stairs are steep witRead morehout a handrail and the gap between the bedroom door and the top of the stairs is narrow. Also access to the outside seating area is very precarious Hide

Reviewed by Marion 1st July 2022

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

A gorgeous, cosy, well kept, v.nicely furnished, characterful cottage in the best location! Most rooms are wonderfully light & bright with stunning views. V.pretty, peaceful garden too. Clever heating which subtlety kicks in on damp days. So many great walks from the front door & so much else just a short distance away from the breathtaking HonisteRead morer pass & Buttermere one way and Derwentwater & Keswick in the other. My grown up daughter & I had a wonderful week there. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Nicholas 17th June 2022

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

A quaint traditional cottage in a beautiful natural setting with sheep, this combined escape with modern facilities. Fuel for open fire, electric heating on thermostats & remote control by owner who lives away. No BBQ but full kitchen and nice patio area along a slightly rickety wall. Mobile connection lacking in the area (EE) but only an issue wheRead moren trying to communicate with agents about a problem. Small double room, large twin or dressing room, good shower but damp outer wall and heating fault Hide

Reviewed by Roger 27th May 2022

Guest rating 2.6 starsGuest rating 2.6 starsGuest rating 2.6 starsGuest rating 2.6 starsGuest rating 2.6 stars

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