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Walla Crag

Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Inviting, one-bedroom cottage, set at the heart of the Lakeland town of Keswick
  • The perfect base for fell walkers with easy access to lake Derwentwater
  • Pubs, shops and local facilities less than 400 metres away
Overview
Property code: OC-92353

A great base for a couple looking to enjoy the great outdoors, this cosy cottage offers a home-from-home retreat in the market town of Keswick, with its museums and galleries, cinema and Theatre by the Lake. From here, book a trip to the lake to immerse yourselves in the beauty of the area. Hire a canoe, kayak or small motorboat and enjoy the stunning scenery. Mountain bike enthusiasts will love visiting Whinlatter Forest with its excellent tracks, only 5 miles away. Stroll 2 miles out of town to the historic Castlerigg Stone Circle or attempt the renowned 3.5-mile Catbells walk, which starts on the other side of the lake, 5 miles away. The Derwentwater launch stops close by for a lift back to town and also disembarks at Lingholm, where you can see the garden that inspired Beatrix Potter’s tales.

This pretty, traditional slate terrace cottage offers you a comfortable warm welcome. Entering the cottage, you will find yourself in the lounge with an electric fire, perfect for those cosy winter evenings; it is an attractive feature within this room, framed by the large slate beam mantle above it. Enjoy a movie on the Smart TV while curled up on the comfy sofa. The kitchen is off the lounge and is well equipped to cook a hearty breakfast or a romantic evening meal but, if you don’t fancy cooking, you are spoilt for choice in the town with lots of nice places to eat, many of which are dog friendly. There is access out onto the shared garden from the kitchen – after a long walk, this is ideal as you can leave your muddy boots and coats in the porch which can be accessed out the back of the property. Head up to the first floor where you will find a spacious king-size bedroom and bathroom next door. There is a snug on the second floor which offers lovely views across the rooftops towards the fells – the large picture window makes this a warm and sunny room and it is the perfect spot to read a good book or enjoy a glass of wine and reflect on your day.

Outside, there is a shared garden with lawn – a real suntrap and a great spot to enjoy a morning coffee.

  • 1 bedroom – 1 king-size
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Washer/dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Travel cot available on request
  • Snug on second floor with picture window
  • On-street parking (subject to availability)
  • Shared garden with lawn and washing line
  • Please note, the stairs to the snug are steep
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Brian 6th June 2026

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Very nice, excellent facilities to self-cater. Location ideal for eating out if preferred.

Reviewed by Anne 27th March 2026

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Reviewed by Mike 12th December 2025

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Great cottage. We managed to get the gas fire going 24 hrs after we arrived which made such a difference to our stay. This definitely needs resolving for future guests. Very comfortable and great facilities.

Reviewed by Sandra 7th November 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 31st October 2025

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Very clean, well presented cottage just a few minutes walk to the town centre. Enjoyed a week long break here as a base for exploring the local area. Always nice to have somewhere comfortable to go back to when you've had the typical wet weather days in the lakes.

Reviewed by Andrew 17th October 2025

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Perfect cottage fof us in a perfect location. It's very cosy, well equipped and wel located for shops and buses. Keswick is a lovely town not too touristic and there are excellent bus services to walking places. The stove wasn't working so we phoned holidaycotages who picked up.immmediately and had a gas enhineer round within an hour on a Sarurday Read moreevening What more could you expect? Recommended Hide

Reviewed by Claire 4th October 2025

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A really lovely and comfortable house in a great location.

Reviewed by Owen 12th September 2025

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Unbeatable location, decent size rooms, everything working well, a real home from home for any couple wanting to stay in Keswick. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reviewed by Anne 5th September 2025

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The cottage was well situated within easy reach of the the town centre and for walks directly from it. It was comfortable and cosy and the snug on the top floor was an asset.

Reviewed by Alan 29th August 2025

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The cottage was excellent in all respects: location, facilities and comfort. Parking was easy in the evening.

Reviewed by William 8th August 2025

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Really nice cottage only small niggle was finding a parking space on arrival. Finally got parked outside the cottage and did not use the car for the whole week's stay. Good public transport available.

Reviewed by Sue 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Jo 11th July 2025

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Had a great stay - comfortable, well-equipped and well located cottage. Already booked for next year!

Reviewed by Ann 20th June 2025

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Reviewed by Peter 13th June 2025

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Lovely house in great location.

Reviewed by Michael 23rd May 2025

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Its a lovely cottage - great location close to Keswick and the hills. Very comfortable and hope to return soon. Parking can be tricky!

Reviewed by Iain 9th May 2025

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Good location parking not too difficult

Reviewed by Phil 25th April 2025

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A lovely property really close to the centre of Keswick. It was very clean when we arrived. Kitchen was well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. The best thing for us was the large bath, perfect after a day of hill walking, and the shower which was really powerful. Would definitely stay again and can highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Owen 28th March 2025

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Superb location right near the middle of Keswick. Parking always available on the street outside the property. Charming property inside, perfect for a couple. Very comfortable and well-equipped. Big bedroom, very comfy living room, excellent kitchen. All in all, an excellent holiday cottage.

Reviewed by Mike 7th March 2025

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Lovely cosy cottage very near to town centre. Very well appointed and lovely and warm

Reviewed by Peter 20th December 2024

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A cosy cottage, lovely bathroom and power shower and great location.

Reviewed by David 22nd November 2024

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We booked our accommodation very last minute, we were due to visit Keswick just as Storm Bert was due to arrive. We were supposed to be staying in our caravan but instead contacted Holiday Cottages mid afternoon on the day before our trip. They checked with the owners and had everything set up for us to arrive. The cottage is lovely and cosy, especRead moreially with its view across to the hill that gives it its name. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a place to stay in Keswick. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 1st November 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 18th October 2024

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Absolutely perfect cottgae. Comfortable, nicely designed, excellent equipment, great location for shops and buses, good wifi comfortable bed nice bathroom.

Reviewed by Jane 7th October 2024

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Comfortable, well equipped and peaceful cottage very handy for the centre of Keswick.

Reviewed by Sharon 27th September 2024

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Excellent cottage, everything you need, home from home. No problem with parking and a few minutes walk into town centre

Reviewed by Diane 13th September 2024

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What an amazing property. Everything supplied, extremely well equipped. Delightful room at the top which caught all the sun and a wonderful view of Walla Cragg. Close proximity to the town. Our holiday was enhanced by our accommodation.

Reviewed by Janice 9th August 2024

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Lovely cottage, great location for walking into town or down to Hope Park and the lake. I cant fault the amenities at all although I didnt need to use the washing machine I can see it would be a great bonus in the Winter. I would say that the stairs are very narrow, steep and there is a tight turn at the top. I couldnt get my packed bag up them as Read moretoo wide so had to unpack downstairs which luckily was easy as I had packed items in compression storage bags so just had to lift them out. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 2nd August 2024

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Had a fantastic time, lovely cozy cottage ideal for two would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Sue 26th July 2024

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We've already booked for next year! Excellent in every way.

Reviewed by Jo 12th July 2024

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A lovely cottage, well equipped and well positioned in Keswick. We have already booked in for next year.

Reviewed by Frances 5th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in a convenient location in Keswick.

Reviewed by Francis 28th June 2024

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The cottage was lovely very clean but needs black out blinds and curtains in bed room other than that it was very good

Reviewed by Donna 21st June 2024

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Pet free but dog from neighbours house is free to roam in the shared garden. Shared garden with fold up chairs x 2 and a fold up table, not really great to sit out and eat breakfast on. Overall great location on a quiet street, well equipped.

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Lakeland Hideaways is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.