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Glen Cottage

Glen Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.3
Condition
4.9
Location
5.0
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

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Step inside and feel instantly at home in this stylish newly-refurbished cottage for four.

Short winter break at Glen Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay in this very cosy and comfortable cottage in the centre of Braithwaite village. The property is well equipped and with a good enclosed rear garden which would be a very pleasant spot to sit in the warmer weather. The garage might be a bit small for larger cars but there’s ample parking space at the front of the property. We were lucky to have dry, bright weather and even though it was quite cold the cottage was always lovely and warm. We’d certainly be happy to make a return visit in the future.



Keswick Cottages replied 9 days ago
Thank you for your terrific 5* review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Glen Cottage, what a bonus that the weather was good for you as well, it sounds like a perfect stay! We'd love to have you back and hope to hear from you soon :-) Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Fantastic location

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Nov 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a nice stay at Glen Cottage, the location is excellent with many walks direct from the door, parking was a bonus.
The enclosed garden was perfect for our 2 dogs and could imagine it being beautiful in Summer.
The kitchen was well equipped with plenty of cutlery and good quality crockery. There is a small freezer outside which we weren’t expecting, if only we had known in advance! No second settee as mentioned.
On the negative side when we arrived the house was not very warm ( air pump heating) the cold snap was predicted, so would have expected the property to be heated accordingly.We were unable to adjust the heating which seemed to be controlled remotely by the owner, we telephoned Keswick Cottages and asked for this to be turned up but in truth the difference over our 4 day stay was minimal and we bought a supply of logs to supplement the heating.
As a party of 3 adults we found the sleeping arrangements cramped , impossible for 2 people to be in the double room at the same time apart from sleeping. No storage at all , we never unpacked. The duvets as we discovered when we stripped the beds to leave were 4:5 tog, I would have expected Winter weight ones given the time of year and the predicted bitter weather.
We love Braithwaite and have had many holidays in the area, we would possibly return to Glen Cottage but as a couple and not a family and at a warmer time of year.



Autumn Break in Braithwaite at Glen Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just returned from an amazing week at Glen Cottage in Braithwaite, the perfect place to explore the hills around the Newlands Valley, both low and high level walking, with the benefit of 2 pubs in the village to recoup, and some lovely tea rooms too, if you can't be bothered to cook.

The Keswick Cottages staff are really helpful too, whenever we need our Lake District boost, we always come to Keswick, and use this service, we've never had a bad experience.



Keswick Cottages replied 36 days ago
Thank you for the amazing 5* review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in Glen Cottage, it sounds like you had a wonderful time exploring the area and sampling the lovely local eateries. We're so happy that you continue to return to Keswick, we look forward to hosting you again next time! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

As close to perfect as we can get!

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Oct 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay at Glen Cottage, 2 adults and our dog. We have been searching for somewhere to stay that ticks all our boxes and this cottage definitely did. Impeccably clean and tidy, lovely garden which is 100% secure (hard to find!) and plenty of space for us. The location was perfect, Braithwaite is a lovely village, plenty of walks without needing the car. Lovely little village shop & tea rooms a stones throw from the front door, 6 minute drive into Keswick, couple of pubs and a designated parking space, what more could you ask for.

The main bedroom was perfect for us, I would say that the second bedroom is small without any storage space so it could be a squeeze for 4 adults but the rest of the house and bathroom had plenty of space.

The kitchen was well kitted out with everything we needed and the cleaning and tea welcome packs were a lovely surprise.

We had a great experience with Keswick Cottages, easy check in and out, communication and the tablet hub was great addition.

I would highly recommend Glen Cottage and Keswick Cottages and we will definitely be heading back next year.



Keswick Cottages replied 59 days ago
What an amazing review, we're so delighted that you enjoyed your stay and have found a holiday cottage that ticks all the boxes. We're glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful garden, hopefully the weather stayed fine for you! It sounds like you really made the most of the amenities on offer in Braithwaite, there are some lovely pubs serving delicious food - just what you need after a day out walking. Thank you so much for your comments regarding the service you have received, we hope to welcome you back for your next Lake District break! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Really enjoyable stay in Glen Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Superb location, lovely well equipped cottage with great walks from the door and the benefit of being able to leave the car in the garage. Excellent café and 3 good pubs within walking distance.



Keswick Cottages replied 89 days ago
Thank you for your fabulous review! It sounds like you have really made the most of the local area during your stay, a good walk and nice pub meal is such a perfect way to spend a day in the Lakes. We're really glad that you liked Glen Cottage, hopefully you will visit again to tick more walks off the list! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

a sunny September week at Glenn Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Glenn Cottage is an outstanding property. Recently renovated, the cottage has been finished to a very high standard. The owner / renovator has thought of everything to make your stay comfortable, for example, night lights that click on if you get up in the night, outdoor lights to highlight the garden, black out blinds, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The crockery, kitchen equipment, and linen are also high quality. The garden is beautiful and really well thought out. It has plenty of seating and is perfect for breakfast or an evening gin and tonic and a covered porch. We have two escape artist dogs and the garden really is fully enclosed. The location is perfect (with two pubs and a shop) and we hiked out from the cottage most days and only moved to car once (to go to Keswick for supplies).
My only negative comments are that the second twin bedroom is very small, with no storage and there is only a two seater sofa and one easy chair in the lounge. As a couple this did not impact on our holiday at all and I only make the comment to help bigger groups work out if this is the best cottage for them. We will certainly be booking to stay at Glenn Cottage again soon.



Keswick Cottages replied 104 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Glen Cottage! We're so happy you found this an outstanding cottage to stay in and that you appreciate the recent renovation. We are so glad you felt like the owners had thought of everything to make their guests have a perfect stay. We hope you had some relaxing time in the garden and your two dogs enjoyed exploring it. Thank you so much for your feedback regarding the twin bedroom and the seating in the lounge, we will pass this onto the owners. We hope you had some wonderful hikes and we can't wait to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

We loved it!

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great stay at Glen Cottage. It is well situated in the lovely village of Braithwaite, close to the shop, cafe and pub- all of which are great too. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable and has a fab garden for relaxing in after a long day on the fells or out exploring.



Keswick Cottages replied 109 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you had a great stay at Glen Cottage. We are so happy you found it well equipped, comfortable and enjoyed spending time in the garden. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely cottage in a great location but a few improvements needed

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Aug 2024
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage had been newly renovated with all the mod cons you would expect and excellent lighting throughout e.g. dimmed lighting to see up the stairs and in the bathroom and landing which was handy when getting out of bed in the night, renovated to a high standard with a beautiful back garden to sit out in and the little covered area just outside the back door was great when weather was inclement.

As holiday let owners ourselves there was a few things which could be improved to make it more comfortable for guests us overall we really enjoyed our stay.

There was no cling film, foil or kitchen roll which you do need on holiday. Also there were thick duvets (10.5 tog) on the beds so our first night was really hot, however we called Keswick Cottages and the owners responded with two summer ones delivered the same day which was great.
There were no Lake District maps and books of the local area and Lake District pictures on the walls would make it feel more homely. Hooks on the back of doors in the bedroom and bathroom would have been useful for dressing gowns etc. Also some throws on the beds to dress the bedrooms.
Finally the outside bin instructions were confusing, there was no trade waste bin outside as instructed on the tablet and no info on how to use the car charger so we didn’t use it in the end which was a shame.



Keswick Cottages replied 117 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Glen Cottage. The cottage is self-catering, but we do provide some welcome provisions to make things easier for guests on arrival, including a kitchen starter pack and refreshment pack. We're pleased you were happy with the service and quick response, it is extremely important to us that guests are comfortable in their accommodation. We appreciate your suggestions and will pass these on to the owner of the cottage. This is a new holiday let so I know they are very keen to hear from guests! We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Keswick and the beautiful Lake District.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Aug 2024
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
The cottage has been renovated tastefully. The kitchen had everything you could need. The bathroom is beautiful . The lounge is a bit small for 4 people with a 3-seater couch and a chair .we found it brilliant for 2. The bedrooms are lovely with blackout blinds and curtains in both. The master bedroom has hanging rail and shelving . The is no storage in the twin and nowhere to put anything. The add bonus of the garden on a sunny day is great to relax after a day on the fells. Parking in the garage was fine for us and we have a large vehicle. We will definitely be back..



Keswick Cottages replied 129 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Glen Cottage! We are so happy you enjoyed staying here and that the kitchen was equipped with everything you needed for your self catering holiday. We think the garden is a real delight of this cottage. We hope you had a fantastic time and we look forward to welcoming you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Braithwaite, tranquility at Glen Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Aug 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Glen Cottage was amazing, another awesome find from Keswick Cottages, we’ve never been disappointed.

This is a deceptively large 4 bedroomed gem.

The outside space is beautiful so whether you’re heading up the fells or need a break you’re covered.

The kitchen is well equipped and if you can’t be bothered to cook there’s loads of options in the village.

Walking though should be tried as this cottage is so close to so many low and high level hills.

I hesitate to leave this message as I’d like to keep this one to myself.

Thanks again Keswick Cottages xxx



Keswick Cottages replied 145 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Glenn Cottage! We are so happy you found this amazing and spacious too. The garden is such a special addition to the cottage. We are so pleased you found the kitchen well equipped. We hope you enjoyed your walks and exploring the area. We hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Glen Cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Aug 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
a period cottage is set in a beautiful quiet location with good parking. The house is newly decorated with a nice kitchen, bathroom and garden.

Unfortunately the beds had thick synthetic winter duvets in the hight of summer, it was 23 degrees in the cottage. I thought the customer service from Keswick cottages in resolving this (which they didn't) was poor. The pillows were also really cheap and uncomfortable and gave me a really stiff neck. We paid a lot of money to stay for a week and I expected better, the idea of a holiday is to go away and relax and feel comfortable, considering you spend a third of your day in bed its important to have this right and the quality should reflect the price we paid we stay.

Despite the cottage being decorated nicely it was a shame the art work on the walls and other furniture were so cheap and didn't flow together nicley. Ashame some of the original charm of a period cottage wasn't kept.

I thought it was very stingy to only leave 3 dishwasher tablets and 2 toilet rolls and no laundry liquid considering we were a family of 4 staying 7 nights.







Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 22 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Glen cottage.we went in and said wow!!!
The garden was a special treat to enjoy. The views,the birds and so peaceful.
We missed having a freezer compartment in the fridge.
Was a bit difficult getting into the bath for a shower for us oldies.
But overall a lovely cottage to recommend.



Keswick Cottages replied 145 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Glenn Cottage, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay here. We love that you thought the garden was a special treat. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring the area and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great place to be.

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything you need for an excellent vacation. Very clean and modern. We will be back again. We recommend this cottage and rate it very highly.



Keswick Cottages replied 164 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation! We are so happy you found this has everything you need and that you found it modern and very clean. We hope you had a wonderful time and we can't wait to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Fabulous cottage in the lovely village of Braithwaite

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a wonderful week at Glen Cottage. It is decorated and equipped to a very high standard. We were lucky enough to enjoy fabulous weather so made use of the garden too. There were just to 2 of us staying and we found it the perfect size. I think 4 adults would be a bit of a squeeze as there is little storage space in the second bedroom. It is literally across the road from the village shop and tearoom where we enjoy a lovely breakfast. The welcome pack with tea, coffee and sachets of milk was a lovely touch too. We will definitely return to this beautiful cottage



Keswick Cottages replied 174 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Glen Cottage! We are so happy you enjoyed a wonderful week here and found it equipped to a very high standard. We are so glad to know you had good weather and could spend time in the garden. We are pleased to know you had a lovely breakfast at the village shop and tearoom. Thank you for commenting on the complimentary welcome pack, we think it adds a a wonderful touch to your arrival. We can't wait to welcome you back when you return! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Ideal location for walks from the door step, pubs a couple of minutes walk and opposite a shop.

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 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
Lovely cottage, Newly decorated and Ideal location. Great enclosed garden for dogs. Very comfortable



Keswick Cottages replied 192 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Glen Cottage! We are so happy you found it lovely and in an ideal location! This is one of our new cottages and has recently been been lovingly refurbished and newly decorated. The garden has also had a transformation so we are really happy your dogs enjoyed it! We are so pleased to know you had a comfortable stay as well/ We hope you enjoyed your walks and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages