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Forester's Cottage

Braithwaite, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Quiet cottage with a cosy wood burner
  • Light, bright, pretty décor and a mature garden – perfect for dogs!
  • Sitting beneath the beautiful Coledale Fells and near to Whinlatter Forest
Property code: OC-SZ200

Just 2.5 miles from the heart of Whinlatter Forest Park, spend your days exploring on two feet or two wheels. Follow one of many tracks and trails and keep your eyes peeled for osprey or entertain brave guests with a trip to Go Ape where a treetop challenge, high ropes and zip lines are just a few activities on offer. From Braithwaite, explore the Wainwright Fells on the 9.5-mile-long Coledale Horseshoe loop before rewarding yourself with a tasty meal or a cold pint at a local pub. Just 2.5 miles from Keswick, otherwise known as the Adventure Capital of England, make the short trip for a boat ride on Derwentwater, a night at the movies or for a vast selection of places to grab dinner.

Arrive at this pretty cottage and make yourself at home right away. The open-plan kitchen/diner welcomes you inside with sleek style and all you need to rustle up a feast. With Belfast sink, under-counter fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, electric oven and gas hob, there is no shortage of handy appliances to help make your stay one to remember. After dinner, spend time together in the lounge where you can sink into a sofa or a chair in front of the wood burner. With a TV/DVD and docking station, enjoy nights in this cosy space. Three bedrooms reside on the first floor so after climbing stairs you can rest your head and drift off. A pair of king-size bedrooms are light and tranquil and the third bedroom has adult-sized bunk beds. All beds are made up with sumptuous Egyptian cotton bedding, perfect for a comfortable night’s sleep. Rise and shine and enjoy a luxurious soak in the free-standing, roll-top bath, or freshen up in the shower in the family bathroom with WC.

Take a warming mug of coffee or a chilled tipple outside to the rear patio where you can sit on the furniture and bask in the fresh air. A ramp leads to the enclosed garden and a covered walkway leads to a handy outbuilding with WC. There is ample unrestricted parking on the street.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 adult-sized bunk beds
  • 1 bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, 1 WC in a outbuilding
  • Undercounter fridge, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, electric oven and gas hob
  • Fridge/freezer in outbuilding
  • Wood burner in lounge (initial supply of fuel provided)
  • TV/DVD, docking station
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed garden accessed via ramp at rear from patio with furniture, small front garden
  • On street parking subject to availability - please make sure to park in front of Forester's Cottage rather than in front of any neighbouring properties
  • Shop and pub within half a mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 11 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jolanta 15th March 2026

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A lovely homely cottage. Very comfortable and cosy. Everything one needs to cook and relax if one wishes to eat in. The village has enough places to go out to for either a meal or a drink. Yet its not as crowded or busy as being in Keswick. Foresters cottage is close to many local areas worth visiting and lots of walks that one can do from the cottRead moreage. Have stayed here before and would definitely come back again. A dog friendly cottage too. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 19th October 2025

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We had a great time at the cottage - having and enclosed garden was brilliant and the additional toilet in the outbuilding. Cottage was immaculate, kitchen extremely well stocked everything you could need and more! My daughter was very excited about the ice cream scoop!! Beds are really comfortable. Loved the log burner we used it each night. LocatRead moreion excellent. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 12th October 2025

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Foresters cottage was lovely for our short break in the Lakes. It is much larger than the pictures show with 2 large king size rooms and a room with full size bunk beds. The lounge was very comfortable and the kitchen had so many plates, glasses etc which was excellent. Thoroughly recommend a trip to the local pub, The Royal Oak, for dinner.

Reviewed by Mj 11th August 2025

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A very comfortable cottage, tastefully decorated. Lovely garden. The village has pubs, shop and cafe. Central location for the northern Lakes. Worth taking the bus when it's busy to Keswick, Borrowdale, Honister, Buttermere or Whinlatter forest.

Reviewed by G 1st August 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. It has a lovely garden and is very comfortable and homely. We loved discovering Braithwaite and walking the many footpaths.

Reviewed by Steve 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Elaine 25th April 2025

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Really lovely comfortable cottage. In a wonderful area , we had a fabulous time

Reviewed by Anna 21st April 2025

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Reviewed by Lindsay 10th March 2025

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Lovely clean comfortable cottage in a great location for exploring the Northern Lakes. Well equipped and the welcome goodies were a nice surprise. Well definitely be returning!

Reviewed by Kathryn 25th October 2024

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Nice holiday break . Lovely clean and homely.lots of equipment in the kitchen . Plenty space and garden secure for dog .

Reviewed by Margaret 4th October 2024

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The cottage is great especially for dog owners who appreciate the large, flat, enclosed back garden.

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Location

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