Guests say
Scots Pine is a highly praised cottage in Keswick, renowned for its prime location, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests consistently commend its homely feel, beautiful decor, and thoughtful touches, including a welcome basket. While one review mentioned a need for more thorough cleaning, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The cottage generally receives high marks for cleanliness, with many guests finding it very clean. However, one review suggested that certain areas could benefit from more attention, possibly due to a busy season. This appears to be an isolated comment rather than a common concern.
The location is universally lauded for its convenience and proximity to Keswick, with guests appreciating the easy access to local attractions and walks. The peaceful setting combined with the ease of reaching the town centre contributes to its perfect location score.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and a 'home from home', with special mentions of comfy beds and a warm atmosphere. The property seems to provide a very comfortable stay for its visitors.
Reviews highlight the well-equipped kitchen, smart TVs, and overall high standard of the facilities. There are mentions of a well-stocked property with everything needed for a self-catering holiday. A minor issue with TV channels and a suggestion for an outside tap slightly affect the score.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident from the mentions of a generous welcome basket and the property being well-furnished for a comfortable stay. While such gifts are greatly appreciated, they are a gracious gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Scots Pine is a superb Victorian cottage, nestled in a peaceful area at the foot of Latrigg Fell, within easy walking distance of Keswick town centre.
Park outside then down the path to the front door which opens into the kitchen with space for coats and boots. The contemporary kitchen is equipped with quality appliances, and everything you could need to enjoy your stay. Enter the bright triple aspect and living/dining room with a comfortable corner sofa and cosy log-burner, Smart TV, music system and DVD player perfect space to relax together. Upstairs you have 2 large bedrooms, both have views towards Latrigg and TVs. The master bedroom is super king/twin, dual aspect room, with a vaulted ceiling, beams and window shutters and en-suite shower room. The second bedroom again dual aspect with super king bed and a large luxury family bathroom with twin basins, WC, bath with shower over. To the front of the property, there is a lawned area, enclosed garden and a raised south-facing patio with outdoor dining furniture, which is a real suntrap and great to enjoy al fresco living.
From the cottage you can enjoy a lovely walk up Latrigg Fell, with great views all around. Keswick is a friendly market town who’s twice weekly market recently won the coveted ‘Best Outdoor Market’ award. There’s also a fantastic array of shops offering everything from craft bakeries and local produce, antiques, crafts and outdoor clothing. There’s also a delicious range of pubs, restaurants, bistros, cafes and wine bars, and a quirky 100-year-old Alhambra Cinema, offering first class cinema entertainment in traditional surroundings, or enjoy some live theatre or music at the Theatre By The Lake on the shores of Derwentwater. Beautiful Derwentwater offers serene lake cruises, boat hire and paddle board activities. You’re spoilt for choice with walks up Cat Bells, Skiddaw, Coledale Horseshoe and Blencathra. Ashness Bridge and Surprise View a short drive away above the Borrowdale Valley should not be missed; nor should the unspoilt village of Watendlath. Head underground at Honister Slate Mines, enjoy mountain biking in Whinlatter Forest; explore the exquisite beauty of Borrowdale and the Scafell range. For day trips throughout the Lake District, Ullswater is a short drive away offering lake cruises, great walking and the beautiful Aira Force Waterfall, Buttermere and Crummock Water offer sublime scenery.
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
Highly Commended Four Star property.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size * ZIP/link CAN BE 2 X twin ON request* with en-suite shower room with basin and WC, 1 x super king-size.
Bathroom with shower over bath, twin basins and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and high chair available (cot bedding not provided).
Garden with patio and furniture to the front of the property.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 11 min walk.
Shop 16 min walk.
Derwent Water 21 min walk.
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 (31)
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Geoffrey
(We had this issue last year.) No normal tv channels all week despite constantly trying to update. Rang Marie on Saturday, but she was not helpful. Surely in the 21st century there should be a way of obtaining normal tv channels. Letâs hope it is fixed for our visit next year!
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Judith
No real storage for our items in the kitchen but as it was massive with lots of counterspace that didn't matter. There were hooks on the back of the bathroom door (a rarity), tongs in the utensils drawer (another rarity) and for the first time ever in many years of holiday cottages, there were bath sheets, not bath towels! The walk to Keswick from the property through the woods was ideal for the dog, especially passing the park on the way, and the way along the old railway was nice. The property was clean, nicely furnished and very cosy. The lack of a garden might have been an issue in summer, but in October it didn't matter, and the gravelled area with the gate allowed to dog to sniff about securely. A lovely property we want to return to in the future.
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Janis
We had a lovely holiday at Scots Pine and will visit again - the location of the cottage was perfect for us - worked really well with the dog too