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Greta Howe

Greta Howe

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 25 reviews
96% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.5
Location
4.9
Value
4.8
Customer
Service
4.8

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This stunning apartment has high vaulted ceilings, beautiful picture windows, an immense amount of character and offers very high quality accommodation just a few minutes walk from Keswick’s bustling market square.

Great stay in Keswick

Review submitted on Wed, 27 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
Comfy and cosy stay at Greta cottage. We visited during a cold November month and the cottage was perfect base for walks and then relaxing by the fire.



Keswick Cottages replied 28 days ago
Thank you for your amazing 5* review! We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at Greta Howe, it sounds like you made the most of the local area and hopefully the weather stayed dry for your walks! We'd love to host you again for another trip to the Lake District. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Best ever

Review submitted on Sun, 22 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
I have stayed at many Lakeland cottages over the years. This was the best. At 80 years old and living in Canada, I was thinking that this might be my last visit to the Lakes. Greta Howe has me thinking about another trip.



Keswick Cottages replied 95 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We love that Greta Howe is the best place you've stayed in! We are so happy you enjoyed another trip to the Lake District and we hope this won't be your last! We hope you had another wonderful time here! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Excellent Location

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Better information needed regarding parking.
Noisy plumbing. Showers seems to be limited one only at once.
Good size family room and eating area.
TV in all rooms.



Keswick Cottages replied 108 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are sorry you had noisy plumbing, if we knew about this we would have sent our maintenance team round to investigate. We are so happy you liked the large family room and dining area. Having a TV in every bedroom is a great feature. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Wow! What a beautiful surprise!

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Sep 2024
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
We had an amazing stay at Greta Howe, the space is enormous but so cozy and unique, full of charm and all modernised. We loved the space! The underfloor heating in the bathroom was a luxury. Communication was easy for all our stay and we were welcomed by a bottle of fizz and biscuits. We had a couple of rainy days so we enjoyed the space and cooked in the bespoke kitchen. We had a great time and we would love to come back soon, thank you so much for having us on such a short notice!



Keswick Cottages replied 116 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Greta Howe! We are so happy you had an amazing time here and that you found spacious but cosy and unique! The building was previously the Keswick School Of Industrial Art that was opened in 1894 by Canon Rawnsley, one of the founders of the National Trust and which led the way in the Arts and Crafts movement. We are so glad you enjoyed your bottle of fizz and biscuits. We are so pleased you had a great time and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Very thankful to the staff team for their openness and flexibly

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Aug 2024
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
We stayed at Great Howe over a three week period and it was definitely home from home. The location was perfect for our needs and we have booked again for 2025.



Keswick Cottages replied 139 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Greta Howe! We are so happy you find this a home from home and it was perfect for your needs. We look forward to welcoming you next year! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Five Star Accommodation in Keswick

Review submitted on Sun, 14 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
Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped accommodation which is also in a great location. And it has free off-street parking! Would definitely stay again.



Keswick Cottages replied 139 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you found this comfortable, spacious and well equipped. The off-street parking is a real bonus. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great location

Review submitted on Sun, 07 Jul 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great location close to all the amities in Keswick, good parking, beginning to need some TLC in places but we would come back if we need a larger apartment in the future.



Keswick Cottages replied 164 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Greta Howe. We are so pleased you enjoyed the location and the on-site parking. Thank you for your comments about the condition, we will look into this. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Very pleasant stay at the Greta Howe apartment

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jun 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very comfortable stay at Greta Howe. Beds extremely comfortable. Sofas very comfortable. Spacious apartment. Plenty of hot water. Easy parking.



Keswick Cottages replied 186 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you found your stay very comfortable and found it spacious too. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely stay in Greta Howe

Review submitted on Thu, 30 May 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great stay in this holiday home. The location was great - quiet, plenty of parking available and a short walk into town. The apartment was well equipped and comfortable. The shower in the main bathroom was incredible! Would recommend without hesitation.



Keswick Cottages replied 186 days ago
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We are so pleased to know you had a great stay at Greta Howe and that you found the location great too. We are so happy you found it quiet with plenty of parking. We hope to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Loved it!!

Review submitted on Wed, 22 May 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
Much bigger than it looked in photos, this was the best place we have stayed in Keswick! We stayed here while working at the Mountain Festival but can't wait to come back again with the family for a non working holiday. The accommodation had so much space, we loved staying here and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Keswick.



Keswick Cottages replied 186 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation! We are so happy to now this is the best place you've stayed at whilst holidaying in Keswick. We are so pleased to know you found it spacious and want to return for a family holiday. We can't wait to welcome you back when you return! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely apartment, needs much better maintenance. It is NOT a cheap option.

Review submitted on Sun, 28 Apr 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We had issues with cooker - resolved - shower which was partly resolved, and a general lack of maintenance. There were no oven trays and a poor selection of saucepans. Wallpaper was falling from the small bathroom ceiling and was re-stuck with sellotape.!! The shower head was broken resulting in water spurting all over the bathroom floor and the shower door would not close. Despite these considerable problems which really should have been spotted and resolved before we arrived, we enjoyed our stay in this historic building.
It was annoying to be told by Keswick cottages staff that the owner was responsible for maintenance and then to be told by the owner that it was the job of Keswick cottages. Also if there is an inventory, where is it? It is a shame that these problems nearly spoiled a much anticipated break.



Perfect getaway accommodation

Review submitted on Sun, 17 Mar 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
This is our second stay in Greta Howe. We have stayed in Keswick many times and this has become our favourite accommodation. Everything about it is excellent. We love the quirky interior and the history of the place. The layout really works, it’s cosy and comfortable. Everything you need is provided. The location is ideal.



Keswick Cottages replied 283 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We love that you're retuning guests to Greta Howe and that this has become your favourite place to stay in Keswick. We are so happy you love the quirky interior and we agree the history of Greta Howe is fascinating being formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial Art that was opened in 1894 by Canon Rawnsley. We are so pleased you found it cosy, comfortable and that it had everything you needed for your sel catering holiday. Located just a short stroll from the town centre, it is an ideal base to explore Keswick. We hope you had a great time and we can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Birthday stay in Keswick

Review submitted on Fri, 02 Feb 2024
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
Having stayed here last summer we booked again for a long weekend to celebrate a family birthday. Extremely spacious accommodation which is ideal for our 2 year grandson :)
It is in a fantastic location and has plenty of free parking which is unusual for the center of Keswick.
We look forward as a family to stay here again in the future.




Keswick Cottages replied 325 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We love that you're returning guests and that you chose to spend your family birthday at Greta Howe. We are so happy that you found it spacious and that your two year old grandson could explore safely. We agree the location is perfect for exploring Keswick and the ample on-site parking spaces are a great bonus. We can't wait to welcome you again, hopefully very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Really lovely place

Review submitted on Sat, 16 Dec 2023
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
The flat was really stunning - very different, and everything was excellent quality. Great location if you want to be in the centre but with views - quite a rare thing especially given the cost. There is a lot of history as it was 'Keswick School of Industrial Art" and if you google that you get an excellent photo of what the room looked like 100 years ago.



Keswick Cottages replied 344 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you found it to a high standard and beautiful. We agree that the views are lovely and Greta Howe is situated perfectly to explore Keswick. It was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial Art that was opened in 1894 by Canon Rawnsley, one of the founders of the National Trust and which led the way in the Arts and Crafts movement. Fascinating history! We hope you had an amazing time and we hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great Property

Review submitted on Thu, 30 Nov 2023
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 had a lovely stay in this holiday property. It was very spacious, had great facilities, and having the town within a few minutes walking distance was perfect. It would have been helpful to have some instructions on how to use the gas fire, as that wasn't included on the tablet. Also, when we arrived, I think the heating had only just been turned on as it was quite chilly and took a while to heat up as the room is very large. I would definitely book again if we were in this area.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for you review! We are so glad you had a lovely stay and it was spacious with great facilities and in a great location. We are sorry to hear that the instructions weren't provided on the tablet, we will have this rectified for the next guests and will make sure the heating is turned on earlier too. We hope to welcome you back when you next visit Keswick. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely accommodation in a great location

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Oct 2023
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
We spent a very relaxing week at Greta Howe. The accommodation was fabulous and in a great location. Super comfy beds and modern bathrooms with great showers.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy you had a relaxing week and you enjoyed staying at Greta Howe and though it as situated perfectly. We hope you enjoyed relaxing and exploring Keswick and we hope to welcome you back if you visit again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Comfortable property with open plan living

Review submitted on Sun, 15 Oct 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The property is ideally located for walks from the door but also trips to pub on an evening. All 3 bedrooms are spacious and two good bathrooms with showers. The open plan living space has lots of room for large families. Lots of space for parking.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for this kind review! We agree that Greta Howe is situated perfectly to enjoy the town or go exploring the fells. We are so glad you found it spacious and enjoyed the open plan living space. The private parking is a great feature because Keswick gets so busy. We hope you had a great time and we hope to welcome you again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfect

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
A wonderful, spacious clean property in a perfect location for local shops etc.
The only thing that would be useful is clearer info about what to do when leaving I.e. do we strip beds.



An excellent stay

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Sep 2023
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
Very comfortable and very clean property. Well equipped and well furnished. Would definitely stay again.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy you found Greta Howe comfortable, clean and well furnished. We would love to welcome you again! We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Keswick and further afield. We hope to welcome you back if you visit Keswick again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfectly positioned piece of history.

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our time at Greta Howe was thoroughly enjoyable. The fact that it used to be Keswick School of Industrial Art made our stay intriguing. The accommodation was spacious and well equipped with comfortable seating and beds.
The situation of the property made exploring the local area easy by foot. Keswick has much to offer in terms of walks, museums, parks, places to eat and drink, shops etc. We were able to attend a performance in The Theatre by the Lake.
We enjoyed a wonderful few days together at Greta Howe and have made many memories to treasure.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad you were happy with your accommodation, and that you enjoyed exploring Keswick. We are so glad you got do many different activities whilst you stayed at Greta Howe. We love that you made many special memories and we hope to welcome you back if you stay in Keswick again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great property and location

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Jul 2023
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
Great property to stay in and lovely views of the hills. Very comfortable and spacious with everything you need. I had brought some "extras" - like hairdryer and kitchen equipment going by previous reviews but didn't need to as owners had obviously read and responded to previous comments. We are regular visitors to Keswick so knew location (2 min walk to start of shops etc) - which was perfect as other family were with us. The grandkids loved going down to mess about at the river - supervised of course! The cafe below was currently closed so had place to ourselves. Could do with some better seating on the balcony (we brought some ourselves). Highly recommend this property. Would visit it again.



A unique and historical apartment in the heart of Keswick

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Mar 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Greta Howe is a beautiful and unique apartment close to the centre of Keswick and surrounded by views of the local fells. The bedrooms, bathrooms and living room are very comfortable and well appointed. However, the kitchen is very poorly equiped, there is no hairdryer and no instruction manuals for any of the appliances. Whilst this let the apartment down, overall we enjoyed our stay.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Christopher, Thank you for your review and feedback on Greta Howe. We are so thankful for your feedback, we can only apologise if a hairdryer was not present during your stay, this is something that should be provided within the cottage and we would have happily brought one to the property for you and we are always on hand to help should you need any. We hope to welcome you again soon.

Great property in a beautiful location

Review submitted on Tue, 21 Mar 2023
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
I could not fault the property and the location is perfect for walking and getting into town. I would happily recommend.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Dominic, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on Greta Howe. We are so glad that you had such a fantastic time within the property and Keswick. We hope to welcome you again soon.

A love break

Review submitted on Sun, 12 Mar 2023
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
We had such a lovely time, weather bright but very cold, then snow which made it magical! A absolutely lovely apartment, warm and welcoming.
Just a few gripes. There was no hairdryer present, I had to go buy one! Not the best equipped cottage that I've stayed. It didn't deter from our stay though. Would benefit with a folder with rules and regs, plus some history of the place and maybe some maps.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Susan, Thank you for your review and feedback on Greta Howe. We are so glad that you had an enjoyable time in Greta Howe. All of the properties should contain a hair dryer, these are normally within a hairdryer bag. If this had not been in the property we would have happily been able to drop one off for you so that you did not have to purchase one. Although we do not provide maps within the property, the tablets do have full internet access so that you can look at the local area or plan a walk. We hope it is not too long until your next stay.

Great stay at Greta

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Mar 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Greta Howe is a lovely apartment, set in a great location - approximately a 5-10 minute walk from Keswick centre.

Rooms were spacious and bathrooms are designed to a high standard. The immediate location is peaceful and views from the apartment were stunning.


Would stay again.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Sarah, Thank you for leaving a review for your stay at Greta Howe. We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay here, we hope it is not too long until your next stay.