Guests say
Helvellyn House in Keswick receives high praise for its spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable accommodation, making it ideal for families and groups. Guests particularly appreciate its excellent location close to town and local attractions. The property is described as clean and modern, with thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers noted by several guests. Minor issues, such as occasional maintenance niggles and cleaning details, are mentioned but do not detract from the overwhelmingly positive experience. Overall, guests would happily return and recommend the property.
Most guests found the property spotlessly clean and well-presented, though a few noted minor cleaning oversights such as dusty skirting boards. These were exceptions rather than the norm.
The location is consistently praised, with guests highlighting the short walk to Keswick town centre, parks, and local amenities. The setting is ideal for exploring the area.
Guests describe the house as comfortable, with spacious rooms, comfy beds, and a homely atmosphere. The property accommodates groups and families with ease.
The house is very well equipped, with modern kitchens and bathrooms. A few minor maintenance issues (e.g., missing bath plug, broken TV, heating controls) were quickly resolved or noted as easy fixes.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers and Christmas treats. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Helvellyn House is in an ideal location near to Keswick town centre, surrounded by beautiful scenery, some on view from the bedroom windows..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Sky, Sky Sports, BT Sports, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Wine Cooler, Coffee Machine, Dishwasher
Living room 2: Smart TV
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Small, enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. This contemporary large home, renovated in 2021, and features beautiful interior design that flows through every room. Each has been decorated with great care and attention to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. Sleeping up to 8 adults, this property is very well equipped, offering four double bedrooms (two with kingsize beds) and two twin bedrooms, which makes it perfect for families and multiple couples. Featuring two separate living rooms, both with large Smart TVs. The first, a cosy snug with an open fire, while the second is adjacent with extra seating to serve as a great day room or perhaps a kids den. The central hub of this house is the fantastic open plan kitchen/dining room which boasts high specification appliances.
If you like outdoor adventures such as walking, cycling, and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrigg, Catbells, Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. You can easily walk into Keswick town centre and leave the car behind. You have just a 5-minute stroll into the town centre, Keswick which is vibrant and has a great outdoor market and plenty of places to eat and drink. Its bustling centre has an abundance of quality restaurants, pubs serving local cask ales, independent shops, and the obligatory outdoor and fashion brands, along with plenty of delis, bakeries, coffee shops and local craft stalls. Famous for its narrow streets and courtyards, this traditional market town is one not to be missed.
If you like culture, check out the Theatre by the Lake, 1½ miles, with award-winning arts and drama on the banks of Derwentwater, 1¾ miles, where you can hire a rowing boat. For family fun just over a mile away, why not try Puzzling Place, a mind-boggling attraction based on optical illusions, or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world? Or, for a wild day out, try The Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, or The Lakes Distillery, offering daily tasting and tours, both 8 miles away.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (20)
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Confirmed Guest
Our third stay here, it’s a great house in a brilliant location, with lots of great equipment. Just a couple of things tha stopped a five star review, no shower mat in one of the en-suite rooms, the house could have done with a better clean, skirting boards & some surfaces a bit dusty looking.A bit of a head up to bring extra loo rolls as only one per bathroom provided. None of this would stop us staying again though
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent property. Clean, warm, well equipped and comfortable.
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Confirmed Guest
Very nice accommodation. It has all the facilities you could want, its wellpresented and it's in a good location.Really enjoyed our stay.Just a few niggles that preventented 5 star review. There was a welcome hamper basket in the kitchen, but it was empty, kitchen roll in all the bathrooms instead of toilet roll, kitchen tap needs attention before it breaks and leaks, the heating is on permanently (the thermostat does nothing) and when it's windy, there is a banging noise coming from the loft space above the top floor double bedroom.All these things are very easy fixes though.