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Brandlehow

Brandlehow

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.2
Comfort
4.2
Condition
4.1
Location
5.0
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.9

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This one-of-a-kind house is truly something special, a fantastic setting for creating unforgettable holiday memories together with family and friends.

Stunning location with extraordinary views

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Oct 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brandlehow is the perfect place to relax and refuel. The location is superb, nestled in the woodlands and on the shores of Derwentwater. Most days began with a coffee overlooking the lake, watching the sunrise and the cloud disperse. Beautiful walks from the doorstep and of course a lot of kayaking right from the door. The water levels were incredibly high when we arrived so couldn't make the best use of the launches as we have in the past but enjoyed a trip later in the week. The footpath that runs adjacent to the garden is really only busy around lunchtime as it is midway round the lake loop. Delighted with the additional option of hiring a hot tub too. Beds are very comfy and the landing windows overlooking the lake were great to sit and look over the lake when it got cooler.

sue from Wrexham stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in September 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 155 days ago
Hi Sue, Thank you for your review. Brandlehow truly is in a stunning location with fantastic views of Derwentwater and surrounding fells. The garden is a fabulous place to relax, especially if you treat yourself by adding one of luxury hot tubs. The cottage is a traditional Lakeland cottage so has plenty of character and there are lots of walks right from the doorstep including Catbells and the Derwentwater circular. There aren't many places you can walk round a lake from your doorstep. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Stunning spot on the lake shore.

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Sep 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I doubt there can be many other properties that can match this location! Absolutely stunning. Great walks right from the house, Catbells, Newlands round etc.. once the round the lake walkers have disappeared for the day the silence is incredible. The house has really comfortable beds and good communal space. The garden has stunning views and great spot for a post walk beer.

Anna from Upham stayed at Brandlehow for 4 nights in September 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 180 days ago
Hi Anna, Thank you for your review. Brandlehow is in a stunning location on the shores of Derwentwater. The views across the lake are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of walks you can do right from the doorstep including the walk round the lake or a hike up Catbells. You can even hop on the launch from one of the nearby landings and head in to Keswick by boat. For an extra special treat you can add hot tub hire to your booking and relax in the peace and quiet after a day of exploring. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Summer holiday at Brandlehow

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Aug 2025
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My first experience dealing with Keswick cottages and they were happy to help me with regards to changing my check in and check out dates so that I could be there for my birthday which I was grateful for. When we arrived I was delighted to find a bottle of prosecco and lovely box of chocolates with a card which I thought was a really lovely touch. The house was perfect for us, two couples and two adult kids with plenty of space and comfortable beds. The outdoor space was great for late night fires, card and ball games. We soon became acquainted with a robin which we fed every morning along with duck food bought for the ducks that visited us at the lake shore. All in all it was a perfect week away filled with local walks and lovely food. I would definitely recommend Keswick cottages and would book with them again.
Brandlehow is a wonderful place.
Thanks again Keswick Cottages x

Gemma from Carlisle stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in August 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 202 days ago
Hi Gemma, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are a small, local team here at Keswick Cottages so reviews like this really make our day. We are thrilled that we could make your birthday a special one. Brandlehow is in such a spectacular location, from the drive down through the woods to the lake shore where the views are stunning. We hope we can welcome back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfect location

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved our stay here. With beautiful views of the lake, direct access to walking paths, and a 5 minute walk to a ferry stop, it was the perfect location for us and our dog.

Lorelle from Cowes stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in July 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 242 days ago
Hi Lorelle, Thank you for your review of Brandlehow. It's location is absolutely stunning with amazing views of Derwentwater and the fells. The garden is perfect for dogs and there are plenty of walks on the doorstep. We're thrilled that you loved your stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

A cottage located in paradise

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Jun 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been walking to Borrowdale and around Manesty for years and often passed Brandlehow thinking who lives in a cottage like this …. Well we were fortunate enough to stay there last week … The views are spectacular and we were blessed with good weather.
Keswick cottages were very helpful over a few requirements we needed for our stay at the cottage Thank you
Wonderful memories made

Judith from Ayr stayed at Brandlehow for 4 nights in June 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 268 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. How wonderful that you got to stay here after walking past it for so many years! it must have been meant to be with having good weather and finally being able to have a holiday here. Thank you so much for your kind comments about our team helping, we are a small independent agency, and our friendly team are always on hand to help! We love that you made some wonderful memories! We hope to welcome you again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Amazing stay

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Jun 2025
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We all had an excellent stay at Brandlehow. The location was beyond exceptional, with easy access to both Keswick and the surrounding environs of Derwent Water and Borrowdale. Sunrise in particular was a moment of pure bliss. The facilities on site were excellent and beyond our expectations. Having a separate boot room / toilet to dump walking gear proved to be handy. The kitchen was very well appointed. The lounge comfortable. The hall was ideal for our dogs. The bathrooms were clean and spacious. The bedrooms were comfortable, fresh and inviting. Although the beds were a little soft and pillows a tad big, hence the 4 out of 5 rating. The hot tub was great, especially after a long walk, with an amazing aspect. The only improvement could be some hooks outside to hang towels or dry robes, perhaps under an awning to keep them dry.
Overall, lots of thoughtful touches, with treats for the dogs, the attention to detail with the App guide, matches to light the fire pit, games and jigsaws and even a smart TV. Well done, we’ll look to come again. Teddy in the window rocks!

Karlsen from Cheltenham stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in June 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 271 days ago
Thank you for your review! We are so happy you had an excellent stay at Brandlehow, it really is a special place. We bet you took some amazing photos of the sunrise! Having the boot room means you don't have to get mud in the house. We're pleased that you found the lounge comfortable and that the kitchen was very well appointed. We're so glad you enjoyed the hot tub, a perfect way to finish the day after being out exploring. Thank you for your suggestion about the hooks outside, we will mention this to the owner. Thank you so much for commenting about the thoughtful touches, we want all our guests even the four legged ones to have a special holiday! Our digital guide means you have information about the cottage and suggestions of places to eat and explore. We love Teddy in the window, he's a very special character of Derwentwater! We can't wait to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Tranquil setting for relaxation

Review submitted on Sun, 11 May 2025
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautifully positioned on banks of Derwent allows easily access for water sports. Wonderful views from the garden and the viewing corridor (by bedrooms). Heating and hot water in plentiful supply. Well stocked kitchen for prepping and cooking. We were blessed with beautiful weather which made it a perfect stay for us all.

Rachel from Lechlade stayed at Brandlehow for 4 nights in May 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 309 days ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review of Brandlehow, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Brandlehow is a unique property which offers some of the most spectacular views over Derwentwater; fantastic if like yourselves you are into your water sports! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

We are so glad we came back for a second visit ...

Review submitted on Fri, 28 Mar 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a return visit 12 months from the previous one, and we loved it ... from the first moments of arrival to the sad departure a week later.
Keswisk Cottages had clearly looked at our few pointers from a year ago, and had made some subtle but really effective changes: a bit of TLC and some nice touches here & there.
Brandlehow is so wonderully positoned just yards from the waters edge, the welcoming feel of the property and the great condition of the place just makes it feel like a real home-from-home ... we like it so much we are already trying to book again for next year!
Thankyou to the Keswick Cottages team for their support through the booking and the period before we arrived, and the odd phone query from us on a couple of specific topics which we handled with aplomb by the team.

Richard from Witney stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in March 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 354 days ago
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Brandlehow, are are so glad you decided to pay another visit to the property and are happy with the improvements! Brandlehow is truly a unique and special property, with some of the best views you can offer over Derwentwater (also the perfect place for a dip if your feeling brave enough!). We look forward to your next visit! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Possibly the best located holiday cottage in the Lake District.

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We booked this cottage because we like to take our two spaniels to nice places. This is the most dog friendly place we have ever been. Secure, large garden and stunning traffic-free walks literally from your doorstep.
We stayed late November when the ferry was not running, a round trip to Kewick in the car for shopping is at leat an hour so arrive well stocked.
If the weather gods play ball, watch beautiful reflections on the lake by day and the Milky Way at night.
Last but not least, Keswick Cottages were efficient, professional and a pleasure to deal with. Book direct for best price.

Kevin from Blackpool stayed at Brandlehow for 4 nights in November 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are delighted that both the spaniels and yourselves enjoyed your stay at Brandlehow! It sounds totally idyllic and we hope that you all feel well rested after your peaceful stay by Derwentwater. Thank you for the kind comments about the service, that's made our day! We hope to host you again for another Lakeland break. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Brandelhow

Review submitted on Sun, 29 Sep 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely cottage in a fabulous location. Cottage quirky but comfortable. Isolated but connected to the outside by the bus and boat. Walks from the door. Did not use car all week. Would have liked to see more and nicer garden furniture and a corkscrew would not have gone a miss!

Mary from WOTTON-UNDER-EDGE stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in September 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you found the cottage quirky and comfortable, situated on the shores of Derwentwater, you feel emersed in the surrounding nature. You can either catch the bus or boat to head into Keswick. Thank you for your comments about the garden furniture, we will pass this onto the owners. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Summer 2024

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Fabulous cottage, stunning location. Enjoyed the hot tub but perhaps should have been included in the overall price of the accommodation and not as an extra. We found there were only 2 folding chairs for outside and needed couple more for older members of party to carry down to lakeside. Overall a really enjoyable week

Stuart from Stafford stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in August 2024


A week of walking, swimming, and chilling

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Apr 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our family had a great week, kept warm and relaxed, enjoyed the location and made the most of the local walking opportunities. Trips to Keswick for essentials or just mooching, and the women had a fine spa session at Lodore Falls.
Our spaniel had such a great time in the woods, up the hills, and in the waters of Derwentwater
Lucy convinced me to join her in lake dipping, which we did several times through the week … cold!!
We loved the space in the cottage, and the chance to be apart within the many “quiet spots” inside the cottage

Richard from Witney stayed at Brandlehow for 1 nights in March 2024


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review of Brandlehow! We're so happy you had a great week and were warm and relaxed. Brandlehow is situated just on the shores of Derwentwater making it a really special place to stay. We're so glad you made the most of the local walking opportunities and that you enjoyed the spa at Lodore. We love to hear your spaniel had a great time exploring too! You're braver than us doing the lake dipping when its so cold! We are so pleased you loved the space in the cottage and we hope to welcome you again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Brandlehow

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Sep 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic week at Brandlehow cottage nestled in beautiful, tranquil surroundings. Superb customer service from Keswick Cottages.

Carol from Wrexham stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in September 2023


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review about Brandlehow. We are so pleased that you had a fantastic time! We agree that Brandehow is situated perfectly to enjoy the beauty of the Lake District! Thank you so much for your kin d feedback about our customer service, as a small local agency we really appreciate all the feedback we get because then we can make sure we are offering a great service so that our guests can have the best holiday! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Old house, hidden by the lakeside.

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
If you want isolation (save for a few walkers using the footpath), to use the lake and walk, and you don't care that there isn't a pub within walking distance, this is the house for you!

The furnishings are fine/good, although some table lamps downstairs would be a really nice addition to make it feel a bit cosier in the evenings.

We walked, swam and kayaked every day for 2 weeks in all weathers, and popped into Keswick frequently for food, shops and the lovely Alhambra cinema. You need a car - the house is down a long single-track lane.

Keswick Cottages are a pleasure to deal with, and responded well to every problem that came up.


SUSAN from Oxford stayed at Brandlehow for 14 nights in July 2023


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Susan, we are so happy to receive this lovely review about Brandlehow. We are so glad you enjoyed various activities whilst staying at Brandlehow. To be able to catch the Keswick Launch into Keswick is a great addition to this property if you want to leave your car for the day whilst you explore Keswick. Thank you for your comment about our customer service. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

Brandlehow

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Keswick Cottages were very helpful and responsive. The house had the most amazing views and the location was perfect on the edge of Derwentwater and close to many great walks.

Guest from Winkfield stayed at Brandlehow for 6 nights in May 2023


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review. Brandlehow is situated in a picturesque location and offers stunning views of Derwentwater and plenty of options for different styles of walks near by. We hope to welcome you back again.

September 2022

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very good equipment and wifi.
Good bedding
Excellent location
A better welcome pack with more washing up liquid, tablets etc would be appreciated.

Mark from Birmingham stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in September 2022


Fabulous holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Sep 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful location with the most stunning surroundings on the doorstep.Booking process was easy with superb service provided from start to finish.

Carol from Wrexham stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in September 2022


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review about Brandlehow! We hope you had a fantastic time! We can't agree more that the location is beautiful! Thank you for your feedback about the booking process and our customer service! As a small local agency, we truly appreicate any feedback given so we can make sure we are giving our guests the best holiday ever! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Stunning

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Felt at home straight away. Words can't do the views justice amazing. Loads of walks on the doorstep. Cottage well equipped.

Stephen from Jarrow stayed at Brandlehow for 7 nights in June 2022


Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this great review about Brandlehow! We are so glad that the cottage felt like a home away from home straight away! We agree it is located perfectly to enjoy various walks as soon as you step outside! We hope you had an amazing time and we hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages