Guests say
Cloud End is a well-received holiday cottage in Keswick, praised for its stunning views, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, child-friendliness, and the property's proximity to town. While some minor issues with outdoor furniture and maintenance are noted, these do not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
Most guests found Cloud End to be clean and well maintained, with only a few mentioning minor cleaning issues. The property generally meets high standards of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its exceptional views and proximity to Keswick and surrounding areas, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
The property is considered comfortable, especially for groups of up to six, though some guests felt the living space might be slightly cramped for larger parties.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, particularly the kitchen. However, there are repeated mentions of issues with outdoor furniture and some minor maintenance concerns like the DVD player and electric sockets.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This magnificent, detached property sits in an elevated position above Keswick, affording stunning views from the roof terrace to the beautiful mountain range and Bassenthwaite Lake in the distance. Cloud End is a wonderful base for families and groups of friends to come together and explore this delightful location, situated just a mile and a half from Keswick town centre, before returning to the comfort of this home each evening. Head to the open-plan living space where you will discover the main feature of the area - the Lakeland stone roof patio accessed by French doors, both offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and Bassenthwaite Lake in the distance. Allow the designated chef of the group to get acquainted in the kitchen, utilising a range of appliances and worktop space, while the dining table is set for a hearty feast. Spend your down time in the lounge, curled up beside the gas fire as you flick through the TV for a favourite film, before whiling away to the bedrooms, split over two levels. A wooden staircase leads to the lower ground floor you will find two king-size bedrooms, both benefitting from en-suite facilities, with one of them offering French doors that lead on to a Lakeland stone patio area and the rear garden, as well as two additional twin rooms. When you’re ready to explore, stroll into the centre of Keswick and discover a thrilling selection of sights and attractions on offer, with fascinating exhibitions on display at Derwent Pencil Museum, the Theatre by the Lake, a fabulous 18-hole golf course and a handful of art galleries, there’s something to keep everyone busy. Take a night off from the kitchen and book a local restaurant or traditional country pub, or simply order in a takeaway – there’s plenty to choose from! Those keen walkers can tackle the heights of Scafell Pike, while more outdoor adventure can be enjoyed at Ullswater, England’s second largest lake, with wakesurfing and paddle boarding opportunities. Box off the attractions of the Lake District during your time at Cloud End.
Keswick is a year round destination with a wide variety of attractions on offer including, lake cruises on Derwentwater, live performances at the Theatre by the Lake, fine fell walking, lively street markets and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope Park is a relaxing and beautiful place to visit at any time of year it is only a five minute walk from the apartment, here you could enjoy a round of golf or keep the kids entertained with a crazy game of golf.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x lower-ground-floor king-size with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC, 2 x ground-floor twins.
Bathroom with corner bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, Gas oven and hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Dining and sitting area with gas fire.
Utility
Underfloor heating throughout with gas fire.
Gas oven and hob, combination microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV, DVD, CD player with iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included the rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 2-3 cars.
Electric Car Charger.
Private rear garden with patio and lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 9am
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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Neville
Rebooted nodes, all OK. Front door lock/key very difficult. No pint glasses(!). Some TV channels no signal.
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Keith
As discussed with Sykes the only problem was when all the electric sockets went off on the first evening, causing us problems as fridge and freezer were full, due to an online delivery. Maintenance arrived and managed to reset the electrics within a couple of hours. The same thing happened later in the week but I managed to reset the electrics. This has been reported to both Sykes Cottages and also Lakes Cottages in Keswick. Apart from this it was an excellent stay.
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Nicholas
To not have separate bins for the food/glass/plastic/metal is a joke. I appreciate it is listed as a business so the bin men will not collect as a residential property but you must take responsibility for the recycling. There is only 1 place in Keswick where you can recycle again crazy!