Guests say
The Paddock in Keswick is highly praised for its excellent location, spacious and comfortable accommodation, and ample parking. Guests appreciate the en-suite rooms, well-stocked kitchen, and additional features like a hot tub. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found The Paddock clean and well-presented, with quality towels and bed linen. However, some noted areas needing more attention, such as mould in bathrooms and a few cleanliness oversights. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The property's location is consistently lauded for being close to Keswick's High Street, with easy access to pubs, restaurants, and beautiful mountains. The convenience and centrality are major highlights for guests.
Guests find the beds very comfortable and the multiple living spaces a bonus for larger groups. Some concerns were raised about the temperature control and the suitability of the ground floor bedrooms for those with limited mobility.
The Paddock is well-equipped with a hot tub, high-tech kitchen appliances, and Wi-Fi, although the signal strength is variable. Some guests reported maintenance issues like broken toilet seats and problematic door locks, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Tucked away in the popular town of Keswick, Cumbria, is this impressive, eight-bedroom holiday home, The Paddock. Benefitting from en-suite bedrooms, and an enviable position at the heart of the Lake District National Park, The Paddock welcomes seventeen guests, ideal for a large family or group of friends seeking a memorable getaway in Cumbria. Enter your new dwelling to be impressed by the inviting sitting room, perfect for taking the weight off your feet and delighting some light entertainment after a long day. Allow your other half to get to grips with a superb array of appliances in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to rustle up culinary delights for the whole family. Take a dip in the bubbling hot tub to soothe your tired legs or escape to your chosen bedroom to unwind with a warm shower before curling up in a sumptuous double, twin or in the family room, dozing off in preparation for another day of adventure. If you can tear yourself away, head into the centre of Keswick where you’ll find all your local amenities, including a shop for stocking up on the essentials and a pub, ideal for delighting in some hearty grub; explore the fun-filled Puzzling Place, saviour a leisurely stroll along the River Great or tour the Derwent Pencil and Keswick Museum, home to a range of fascinating exhibits. Lace up your walking boots and head out on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, admiring your picturesque setting as you able amongst the rolling hills and scenic countryside or spend the day at Derwentwater, home to a variety of watersporting opportunities and Lodor Falls. With the challenging peaks of Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike all within accessible reach, in addition to the popular destinations of Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere all nearby, there is so much to explore. Experience an unforgettable holiday experience in the Lake District, with a stay at The Paddock.
The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms: First Floor - 4 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with a double and single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground Floor - 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and 1 x king.
Main living room with Smart TV.
Second living room with TV.
Dining room, ground floor W/C.
Central heating.
3x Electric ovens and 5 ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two, off road parking spaces, free on street parking and off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, summer house, furniture and 8 seater hot tub.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Additional pets allowed on request at a charge of £30 per pet, pets not allowed on furniture or in beds.
Please note the ground floor king size bedroom is compact with limited space around the bed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, lake 0.8 miles.
No hen/stag or similar.
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
Please note: bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 4 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
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 (17)
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Mary
The property was perfect for our large family group. I would mention that the downstairs bedrooms were not as comfortable as the others as one has restricted room around the bed and the other has patio doors out to the garden and so is the only access for the hot tub. As mentioned by previous occupants , there is an issue with the front door lock and we could not always unlock the door . I contacted maintenance but nobody came out and we were told to leave the patio door unlocked so that we could get in . Not ideal . Having said that , if this was sorted we would definitely stay here again .
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Jacqui
The location was excellent, easy to park and a few minutes into the town centre. There were 13 of us and the photos donât do justice to the size of the accommodation, especially the bedroom size and comfort. The house was clean and towels, bedding and toiletries were all lovely. The kitchen was very well provisioned including dishwasher and washing machine tablets. If we had any queries, Sarah responded immediately and resolved any issues, either sending the maintenance man or sourcing suggested new equipment. Hot tub was a bonus and also clean and very welcoming after a days activity. The only slight let down (having teens with us) was the wi-fi but I think there was a fault on the line that could be resolved. Thank you for a great stay, I have already recommended and would definitely stay here again.
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Christina
Great for walkers, shoppers and foodies alike. We will be visiting again and would highly recommend it to anyone. A big thank you to Sarah the host for all her help. Wonderful communication with no problem to big.