Guests say
Melrose House in Keswick is praised for its excellent location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and spacious rooms. The property is ideal for families and elderly guests, with some noting the convenience of the showers. While parking and Wi-Fi speed were minor concerns, the overall experience is highly regarded, making it a great value stay in the heart of Keswick.
Guests consistently mention that the property is clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is frequently praised for being excellent, with easy access to Keswick's centre, walks, and lakes, making it a prime spot for visitors.
Comfort is highlighted with mentions of comfy beds and chairs. However, steep steps and heating issues prevent a perfect score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-appointed kitchen and good showers. Points are deducted for the lack of a dryer and some maintenance issues like the boiler and heating control.
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
Melrose House is a beautiful three-story terraced house hidden away in Keswick, Cumbria. Melrose House is a great option for couples, friends, and families with pets thanks to its convenient location within the Lake District National Park and proximity to a wide range of amenities and attractions, including Skiddaw. Your new holiday home has roadside parking and an enclosed courtyard to the back, perfect for savouring the last of the day’s sunshine. The ground floor features a well-equipped kitchen where you can prepare family favourites to be enjoyed at the six-person dining table as you raise a glass to a wonderful getaway. After dinner, head through to the inviting sitting room, where you can unwind on the plush seating in front of the electric fireplace while watching your favourite film on the Smart TV with Freeview. Take the stairs up to the first floor, where you'll find two bedrooms, a double and a triple bunk, and a bathroom with a bath and an overhead shower. Next, take the stairs to the second floor, where you'll find a tastefully decorated double bedroom, served by a stylish shower room. You can take a canoe ride out to the National Trust Derwent Island and House, or take your loved ones out for a meal at Casa Bella, Star of Siam, or The Bank Tavern. You can also visit the Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum, and Puzzling Place. Bassenthwaite is close by, and it's a great base from which to explore the Lake District and its many attractions, such as the Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve and Dodd Wood, the renowned Skiddaw Peak, the Lake District Wildlife National Park, and the Lakes Distillery. Ullswater is further afield, and it's where you'll find the beautiful Aira Force Waterfall (a National Trust site) in addition to great boating and hiking. Your journey to the Lakes begins at Melrose House.
Keswick, the vacation hub of the Northern Lake District, is a great place to visit any time of year. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater, at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley, is only a few minutes walk from the town centre, and it is surrounded by excellent parks, miniature golf courses, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. The stunning Newlands Valley can be found close by, between Braithwaite and Buttermere, and Bassenthwaite Lake is a sight to behold. From a leisurely stroll through the countryside to a strenuous ascent of Skiddaw or the renowned Catbells, there is a walk here for everyone. Take a fantastic boat trip around Derwentwater, or check out Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. This is a fantastic Lake District destination year-round thanks to its many family-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and proximity to the Lake District Wildlife Park.
Accommodation
Over three floors: 1 x second-floor double with Smart TV, 1 x double, 1 x triple bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Dining room with Smart TV.
Sitting room with electric fire.
External utility
Gas central heating.
2 x Smart TV, 1 x Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Roadside parking.
Rear enclosed courtyard with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Check-in from 5pm, check-out by 10am
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 (8)
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Charles
The only issue we had was with the boiler, although when we contacted them, they arranged the system immediately. I am not giving full marks for comfort because the steps are very steep, especially for me, who suffers from knee problems.
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Adrian
Lovely comfy chairs in the lounge, comfy beds, well appointed kitchen with everything you might need, great showers and a bath with plenty of hot water and good water pressure. Good tv reception, clean, tidy, close to town centre. Parking is on street and very busy. We had to park about 100 metres away which was no issue for us but could maybe be for some. No separate recycling collection so you need to take your recycling into town to recycling bins which are tricky to locate! We couldnât turn the heating down in midsummer, even following the instructions but all the radiators had thermostats so we just turned them all off. A tumble dryer in the outhouse with the washing machine would be useful in the Lake District but these are all minor items of feedback and not criticisms of a really great value and pleasant place to stay.
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Dawn
Clean and comfortable- 2 big bedrooms particularly lovely âºï¸