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Tan Cottage

Borrowdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Parking on site / nearby
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At a glance

  • A secluded cottage with views of the Borrowdale Fells, Grange Fell and Skiddaw
  • Set in the village of Grange, this is a great base for walkers exploring the central Lake District
  • Relax in the evening in the warm and cosy lounge with its extensive selection of books
Overview
Property code: SZ459

A mile to the south of Derwentwater, this cosy, welcoming and relaxing bungalow provides simple and comfortable self-catering accommodation for two guests discovering the glorious Borrowdale Valley.

This property is a great base for walkers, nature lovers, climbers and cyclists exploring some of the Lake District’s most beautiful spots, with Derwentwater (1 mile), Buttermere (7.5 miles), Crummock Water (9.5 miles), Bassenthwaite Lake (8.5 miles) and Thirlmere (7.5 miles by foot) all within easy reach. Local attractions include Castle Crag, the Bowder Stone (both within a mile), Honister Pass (4.5 miles), Honister Slate Mine and Surprise View (both 3.5 miles). The bustling market town of Keswick (5 miles) can be reached by road or by a cruise across Derwentwater, and is home to plenty of pubs and restaurants, as well as attractions including the Puzzling Place, Derwent Pencil Museum and the Theatre by the Lake.

Stepping into this delightful property, the entrance hall has useful space for you to leave coats and muddy boots before heading into the spacious lounge/diner. Featuring plenty of period furniture, comfortable seating and an electric fire set in a stone fireplace, the lounge is an ideal space to relax in at the end of a great day out. This room also has a TV and DVD, an extensive library of the owner’s books and a charming writing desk beneath the picture window which looks out towards Grange Fell. The dining area is also by a window and makes a lovely spot for enjoying your favourite meals. Heading into the kitchen, you will find it equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave and a small fridge/freezer. Exploring the cottage further, the light, fresh and airy bedroom features twin beds, and there’s a handy shower room complete with a shower and WC.

Stepping outside, the garden is shared with the owner’s property and offers fantastic views. Parking is available for two cars by the cottage over a cattle grid. The cottage is just a few hundred metres from the pretty village of Grange where you will find a number of charming tearooms.

  • 1 twin bedroom
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Electric fire
  • TV/DVD
  • Wi-Fi may be available via the owner's router but please be aware the connection is not very fast
  • Towels not included but available for hire – please enquire when booking
  • Shared garden
  • Parking for 2 cars by the cottage over a cattle grid (shared with owners)
  • Bar in local hotel 0.5 miles
  • Derwentwater 1 mile
  • Limited mobile reception
  • Telephone available
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graham 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Alex 8th March 2024

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Cosy, well equipped cottage in a beautiful location

Reviewed by Stephen 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 17th November 2023

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A friendly both dog and people property

Reviewed by Kevin 5th November 2023

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Lovely quaint cottage. Ideal for a couple. Great location to explore the lakes and Keswick. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Kieran 28th October 2023

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Thank you Judith for your lovely welcoming cottage, the kind pickup on our way back to the bus station and an altogether lovely stay in Lake District. The cottage location is fantastic for a great number of walks, and we had a great stay.

Reviewed by Lee 13th October 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Tan Cottage in Grange, in the great Borrowdale valley! Malcolm, Judith and Becky the dachshund were friendly and welcoming, and it was a pleasure to come back to Tan Cottage and it's lovely grounds at the end of the day, after a hike or day traveling around the Lake District on the great bus services Stagecoach run! We wouldRead more like to come back. It's two thumbs up from us! Also, customer services at Holidaycottages.co.uk were top notch as well! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 6th October 2023

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Cannot recommend this dear little cottage enough for its central position, cosiness and friendly owners. We walked straight from the door, bused to other walks, great little cafe nearby, walk to the ferries (except we couldnt use them as the jetties were submerged,!), plenty of wildlife, red squirrels in the garden and even saw an otter . We didnt Read morehave any wet weather but if we had we would have spent our time reading some of the interesting books on offer. Thankyou Malcolm and Judith x Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 22nd September 2023

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A very nice small cottage in an absolutely fantastic location. To be able to go from the doorstep on a wide variety of walks is a fantastic convenience and the excellent, subsidised bus routes stopping a hundred metres from the cottage gives even more choice. The cottage was comfortable and well equipped and the welcome from the owners was much appRead morereciated. A really enjoyable week even if our waterproofs were in constant use!! Freddie, our dachshund also enjoyed himself. Thanks very much. Hide

Reviewed by Joyce 15th September 2023

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Tan cottage is perfectly placed under the catbell mountains for great stay . Dogs welcome , lovley garden and quiet space. Owners warm and welcoming

Reviewed by Sam 28th July 2023

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Lovely spot, lots of walks from the house - and very comfortable to come back to at the end of the day, with added bonus of a garden to sit in on a summer evening.

Reviewed by Edith 21st July 2023

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This is a lovely little cottage, great views from the windows. It was clean and the owners were friendly. Their little dog is a little character and she liked to pop over to see us and our dog, very friendly. We had a comfortable stay but shower could do with an update. We dont drive so did find the lack of shops in the area difficult as we expecteRead mored there would be somewhere close by that sold essentials. There is a good bus service into Keswick though. A lovely quiet holiday location. Hide

Reviewed by Brenda 14th July 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 16th June 2023

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A great base out of the hustle and bustle, but close enough to get to the hustle and bustle if you want to! Walks from the front door and lots of access to water

Reviewed by Elaine 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Martin 28th April 2023

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I had a very comfortable week staying at Tan Cottage. Solo traveller. Grange is very well positioned to explore the Borrowdale Fells and beyond with access to a good bus service. Would return to this cottage in the future for a visit to Borrowdale.

Reviewed by Darrell 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Jeanette 5th March 2023

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The owners were amazing and would 100% recommend tan cottage. Dog friendly and ideal for people who love the mountains lakes and walks. Thank you

Reviewed by Veronica 10th February 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 14th October 2022

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Excellent location. This is a cosy space although rather dated in style and standards of furniture and fittings. Cleanliness was a problem which somewhat marred our stay. However we understand that the owners are planning some improvements in the near future.

Reviewed by Susan 30th September 2022

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What a lovely setting. Cosy, comfy cottage - welcoming with room to dry off after a rainy day too. Lots of walks nearby and easy access to other parts of the District. Our hosts were very friendly and Becky the dog was very friendly and tolerant of our rather boisterous young dog. Thank you for a lovely week

Reviewed by Julian 23rd September 2022

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Exquisite location

Reviewed by Brian 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Joyce 2nd September 2022

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Lovley spot to stay in. Reasonable prices.

Reviewed by Jennifer 26th August 2022

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Basic accommodation in the most beautiful part of Lake District. No hairdryer. Fantastic walks from the doorstep.

Reviewed by Yvon 12th August 2022

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This well stocked lovely cottage is situated in one of the most beautiful part of the lakes, we think. Walks can start from the cottage, long challenging ones and shorter easy ones. If you like books, there is a wide selection.

Reviewed by Hannah 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Dave 15th July 2022

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Lovely location and use of a secluded garden. Cottage small but perfectly formed! Large comfortable lounge. Wonderful for walks from the door

Reviewed by Honor 24th June 2022

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Brilliant location, comfortable accommodation, friendly helpful owners, what more could you ask?

Reviewed by Brian 10th June 2022

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We enjoyed a comfortable stay at Tan Cottage where we had every amenity we needed. Judith and Malcolm could not have been more helpful and friendly, lovely people to meet and their little dog Becky was delightful. A most memorable holiday. Hope to return in the future.

Reviewed by Sue 20th May 2022

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A wonderful base from which to enjoy the beautiful Borrowdale valley. Tan Cottage has everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing and tranquil holiday. The owners are lovely people - kind, welcoming and supportive - without ever being intrusive.

Reviewed by Hugh 6th May 2022

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A perfect cottage for two in a quiet part of the Lakes.

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