Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the cottage's cosy atmosphere, excellent location, and well-equipped kitchen. The property is praised for its cleanliness and the convenience of having local amenities and lovely walks nearby. Some guests have highlighted issues with the sofa bed and lighting, but these are outweighed by the positive experiences and the charm of the cottage and its surroundings.
The cottage is frequently described as clean, with specific mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and a new bathroom. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local pubs, shops, and walking routes. Its setting in a peaceful village close to Keswick is a highlight for many visitors.
The comfort of the cottage receives mixed reviews. While the bed is often described as large and comfortable, multiple guests have reported the sofa bed as uncomfortable. The property's comfort is compromised by poor lighting and dated furniture.
Facilities like the kitchen and smart TV are appreciated, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a broken sofa, dripping tap, and a fridge door that doesn't close properly. The presence of Netflix and Prime Video is a plus.
While guests mention a warm welcome and responsive property owners, there is no consistent reference to gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Resting in the pretty village of Braithwaite, enjoying stunning views across the beautiful Lake District National Park, is this fabulous old farmhouse. Situated in a courtyard with other cottages, this property is well-placed for those looking to explore this National Park and all its countryside delights. Discover an open-plan living space with a delightful electric woodburning stove to keep you warm during those chillier winter months, as well as plenty of seating for you to relax and unwind of an evening. Use the well-equipped kitchen which houses all the amenities you could need to cook up a storm, and sit at the dining table for those family gatherings. The property has a delightful double bedroom, accessed via a mezzanine from the lounge, with plenty of modern furnishings to store your personal items. Outside has a wonderful shared courtyard with furniture so you can sit out with a refreshing drink. Return to Cottage 1 for a relaxing evening with your loved ones.
Braithwaite is a village in the northern Lake District area of England, close to the thriving town of Keswick for a plethora of attractions to explore. The village has a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities, as well as access to a number of countryside sites for walking and cycling opportunities.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x mezzanine double.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area, sofa bed with electric woodburning stove.
Electric woodburning stove.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Communal parking.
Shared courtyard with seating.
Pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.01 miles.
Please note: There is a sofa bed suitable for 1 person
Please note - This property only takes weekly bookings.
Nearby points of interest
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (26)
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Wendy
We love the little village and the little walk for dogs literally opposite the cottage, The cottage itself is well equiped and comfortabel. It is a dark cottage so better lighting would help. The arm chairs are now getting worn and dated. Overall we love the little cottage and will definitely go back. Braothwaite is a great location for many walks. The little shop is just around the coener and is lovely.
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Brian
Also the staircase to the mezzanine floor is dangerous due to only having one stair rail and slippery coating on the stairs. We actually left early due to these problems.
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Stephen
Cottage was accurately described - sofa bed needs a thicker mattress as the current one is too thin - main bed also needs a new mattress as you can feel the springs on the current one - apart from that we enjoyed our stay and it is a lovely cottage - we would stay again in this lovely village if the improvements were made as suggested