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Ratcliffe Cottage

Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A spacious, bright and cheerful cottage providing ample accommodation for eight guests
  • Beautifully decorated, tastefully furnished and with charming quirky features
  • Perfect for exploring Derwentwater, Keswick and Bassenthwaite Lake
Property code: OC-SZ399

The cottage is conveniently situated within quarter of a mile of Keswick town centre, where you will find a range of fabulous restaurants, pubs, cafes, art galleries and independent shops. This bustling town is also home to popular attractions including the Derwent Pencil Museum, the Theatre by the Lake, the Alhambra Cinema, the Puzzling Place and the Keswick Adventure Centre. The banks of Derwentwater are half a mile away, making a great starting point for boat trips, water sports and beautiful rural walks. Local attractions include the Castlerigg Stone Circle (2 miles) and Surprise View (3 miles) at the southern end of Derwentwater. Keen walkers and climbers can head to the peaks of Latrigg (1.5 miles) and Skiddaw (5 miles).

Entering this bright, cosy and refreshing holiday cottage, the entrance porch provides an ideal space for leaving coats and boots before heading along the hallway and into the spacious lounge. This lovely room is perfect for unwinding in, with plenty of seating arranged around the cosy gas fire and the TV, providing a great space for sitting back in the evening with a good book or favourite movie. The dining room also has a TV and provides a great space for sharing a family meal or for planning the day’s activities. You will also find a stylish kitchen, fully equipped with an electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Going upstairs, the first floor has the first two bedrooms, both king size, including the master bedroom which has built-in wardrobes. The family bathroom is also on the first floor, featuring a shower over the bath and a WC. The second floor has the two final bedrooms, each with low sloping ceilings and plenty of storage space. The fresh and coolly decorated room offers fantastic views towards Latrigg and Skiddaw, and there’s also a lovely, light and relaxing twin room. This floor also has a shower room complete with shower and WC.

Stepping outside, there’s a delightful enclosed patio with outdoor furniture, which provides a charming space for enjoying a morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. Roadside parking is available, and secure bike storage can be found in the useful lockable outbuilding.

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 3 king size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven with gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Smart TV's in lounge and dining room
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden with patio and outdoor furniture
  • Roadside parking
  • Outbuilding for bike storage
  • Pubs within 0.5 miles
  • Derwentwater 0.5 miles
  • Owner may consider additional dogs, please call the office to enquire
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by M 23rd May 2026

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Great location and a good space for holidaying with family.

Reviewed by Karen 13th May 2026

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Would not book here again.

Reviewed by Jill 21st April 2026

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Wonderful cottage in an ideal location . Close to town and close to fantastic walks. Ideal for a family group of adults as all could go off and do our own thing and meet up etc.

Reviewed by Sarah 4th April 2026

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We loved this cottage! It was clean, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. The views of the mountains from all of the bedrooms were lovely. It was an ideal location for access to the town and the lake too.

Reviewed by Patricia 17th March 2026

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Reviewed by Sheila 13th January 2026

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Great cottage at a fabulous location. Everything you need

Reviewed by Tom 2nd December 2025

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Only down side was tradesman had to come in and see to boiler there was no central heating. But after that all good

Reviewed by Elizabeth 10th October 2025

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Great location being 5 minute walk into the town but very quiet. Parking on the street was relatively easy. Lovely modern bathrooms and spacious bedrooms and living areas. Kitchen quite small but had everything you needed to self cater. Whole house was clean and well equipped.

Reviewed by Thomas 2nd October 2025

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Lovely cottage, great location.

Reviewed by Lynn 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Deryn 29th August 2025

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A beautiful property located in the heart of Keswick spotlessly clean and well-presented. Highly recommended. Thank you!

Reviewed by Gordon 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Karen 11th July 2025

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This is a lovely cottage - perfectly placed in Keswick for walking and the town. The small yard helped too as we had a pushchair with us. It was spacious and comfortable. We loved staying here. Thank you.

Reviewed by Mark 6th June 2025

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Cottage was clean as expected. Situated close to the town and far enough away to be quiet on a night. Bike storage was handy. Parking was a bit hit and miss but would get somewhere close by. Kitchen is a bit small to cook for 8 guests so I would bear that in mind if planning to self cater. All in all good value for money.

Reviewed by Peter 16th May 2025

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Reviewed by Paula 9th May 2025

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Lovely comfortable cottage in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Carol 6th May 2025

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Very comfortable home. Great location. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants etc. Quiet neighborhood.

Reviewed by Gemma 14th March 2025

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Very nice and comfortable house, a 2 minute walk from the centre of Keswick. Comfortable beds. A very enjoyable long weekend away. Only negative is the kitchen is a tad small for the number of people it sleeps.

Reviewed by Helen 14th February 2025

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A lovely, comfortable cottage in a great location. Lovely crisp bedding and two good sized, very nicely decorated bathrooms. Kitchen is small but had everything we needed. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Margaretha 31st October 2024

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Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd September 2024

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We had a fantastic holiday here, we found the cottage really comfortable, ideal situation, lovely size rooms, we would highly recommend it .

Reviewed by Christina 16th August 2024

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Very comfortable, well equipped cottage. Ideal location.

Reviewed by Barry 26th July 2024

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Very comfortable house. Great location; just a short stroll into Keswick centre. Our children of 3,4 and 7 happily walked to the shops, parks, lakeside.

Reviewed by Andrew 13th July 2024

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We had an amazing stay in Keswick. This property was in the perfect location to base ourselves. Plenty of space for 6 adults over meals and in the evenings. Highly recommend this stay to everyone!

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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.