Guests say
Guests consistently praise the apartment for its cleanliness, modern decor, and prime location close to town amenities and the lake. The spacious rooms with comfortable beds and excellent views are frequently highlighted. While some guests mention issues with the comfort of the sofa and minor maintenance matters, the responsive on-site manager and owners are commended for their prompt assistance. The property's thoughtful touches, such as Christmas decorations, are appreciated, though it's noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
Reviewers consistently mention the apartment's cleanliness, describing it as 'extremely clean' and 'tidy', indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town, amenities, and the lake, with guests appreciating the convenience and the stunning views, suggesting an excellent location score.
Comfort receives high marks for the beds and spaciousness, but some guests find the low furniture less comfortable, particularly after long walks, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and good bathrooms. Maintenance issues are promptly addressed, though some minor points like window operation and heating problems slightly affect the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like Christmas decorations and the provision of a drying room and bike store. However, as these extras are not guaranteed for every stay, the score reflects this.
About this property
Resting within the Lake District National Park in the picture-postcard town of Keswick, Cumbria is this impeccable, duplex apartment of Howe Keld 4.
Set over the first and second floors of a former hotel, Howe Keld 4 is a stunning base for a family of four to experience the renowned Park from.
After parking in the adjacent car park with permit provided for one car, make your way up to the apartment via a private entrance.
Head inside to find the second-floor open-plan living space, where everything you require for a self-catering getaway is available at your fingertips.
Unwind in the sitting area, where you can enjoy your favourite movie on the Smart TV and warm your toes on the glowing electric fire.
When you're feeling a little peckish, proceed to the fabulously fitted kitchen, where navy units contain an array of integrated appliances that are bound to appease any budding chef. Once a culinary delight has been prepared here, you can savour it at the dining table as you marvel at those exceptional vistas of the fells.
As the sun begins to set, venture downstairs to find two first-floor bedrooms, the first one being a super-king-size featuring zip/linked beds and a superb en-suite bathroom, and the other being a super-king-size with an en-suite shower room, boasting large windows that bring in those glorious views and natural light.
Whilst the apartment enjoys its own washing machine, you can also venture down to the basement of the building where you will find a communal drying room and storage for bikes.
There is so much joy to be had at Howe Keld 4.
Keswick is a charming market town in the Lake District, known for its pretty gardens and lovely views. The Hope Park is a popular spot for a walk, and the Derwent Pencil Museum is a must-see for fans of art and history. For a unique experience, check out the Puzzling Place, which is home to a variety of optical illusions. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants in Keswick, with a great selection of local produce. The Lakes Bar and Bistro is a popular choice, serving up delicious food and drinks with stunning views of the lake.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment set over first and second floors.
Reverse-level.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x first-floor super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area and electric fire.
Basement communal drying room
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Communal drying area for outdoor clothes.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking is included in adjacent car park with permit for 1 car, this needs to be arranged in advance.
Bike storage with charging for electric bikes.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Short breaks available, please enquire
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 (18)
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Timothy
It's good for us because its very convenient to the town centre. But also close to the lake. Also lots of natural light in the apartment with great views.
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Jon
The birth of our second child in January made us look at other options for accommodation this time around, less canvas and more home comforts and convenience. We splashed out on Howe Keld 4 based purely on the location and the pictures provided on the Sykes website for our 2024 family holiday - upon arrival we were totally blown away by how stunning the property was, so much more spacious and well furnished than we were anticipating ⦠the property just goes on and on and on! We were pleased to be greeted by the enormous hallway which allowed us to immediately unpack our kit for the week, 2 adults and 2 young children - this may seem trivial but made life much easier not having to struggle with 2 little ones in tow - with that taken care of we could park the car, forget about it for the week and get on with enjoying our holiday. Sizeable bedrooms and beautifully finished bathrooms were also a treat and really affirmed that we'd picked the right place to stay and we'd be in for an enjoyable and comfortable week. Upon arrival we did experience an issue with one of the bedroom windows - however we reported this to Angela in housekeeping who dealt with this for us immediately, and was also lovely! The location of Howe Keld 4 for us couldnât have been better - minutes from Derwent water, Keswick High Street and not to mention the views of Catbells at the front and Skiddaw at the rear ⦠this was truly the base camp we were hoping for! 100% we will be rebooking.
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Paul
The apartment was extremely comfortable with excellent views over the fells. Highly recommended. Paul