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Lake View Cottage

Lake View Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.9
Location
5.0
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.9

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Gold Award apartment situated in the attractive village of Thornthwaite as part of the former Swan Coaching Inn dating back to the mid seventeenth century.

Perfect multi family stay

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Apr 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
Grandparents, parents, infant and 3 dogs.
What an absolute gem. Our fourth cottage stay in the lakes and we will never look at another one. Hotel quality bedrooms and linen. Lovely little welcome pack. We purchased a hamper and breakfast pack and seemed expensive but local, great products and it was all put in the fridge ready for us and it meant we didn’t need to drive out to shop straight away.
Location was perfect for the dogs with a good selection of walks from the door.
10 minutes into Keswick and all that it offers.
We did need to keep an eye on our grand daughter as a few steps, and stairs to the front door are open and steep. Maybe should have hired the stair gate but we were mindful of extras adding up. Our third dog was another £15!
There were little notices about with instructions one of which was no dogs in the bedroom as per booking but couldn’t see that on my booking confirmation.
Also the doors don’t fit all that well so although you think you’ve closed them all it took was a couple of taps from the paws to open them!!!
Maybe the sofa has been changed since the last review but we found no problem with it.
Very comfortable and will definitely rebook



Keswick Cottages replied 2 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Lake View Cottage! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay here and found the bedrooms hotel quality. We're so pleased you liked the complimentary welcome pack and that you ordered the hamper and breakfast pack, all of the produce is from local sellers! We're so glad you found the location perfect, situated in Thornthwaite in the old Swan Inn, it offers a tranquil escape to the Lake District. Its only a short drive to Keswick too. Thank you for your comments about the instructions and doors, it is very helpful when our guests provide feedback. We hope you had a wonderful time and we can't wait to welcome you again when you next visit the Lake District. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Breathtaking Views, amazing cottage / appartment - and absolute gem - highly recommended

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Feb 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
INCREDIBLE - that's the best word I can describe this gorgeous, perfect cottage. Located in the former Swan Coaching Inn. It's immaculate inside. First off, the views, from every aspect of this gorgeous place - front and back, the views are breathtaking. you walk up the little stairs to your own private front door, and into a little cloak -where you can leave boots/coats, and then up 3 or 4 stairs and into the lounge. A true "welcome home" feeling. There are 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (ensuite and the other bathroom a single step from the bedroom), a great brand new kitchen, with everything you need, from Dishwasher, washer, dryer, microwave, full-size separate fridge & freezer, and every utensil and cooking equipment you need - plus a gorgeous window seat. A door then leads to an outside enclosed/safe terrace, where you can drink your coffee and be gobsmacked by those views again. The WIFI is BT and very fast (stream films on TV etc), and there's a smart TV for those rainy later afternoons/evenings after a walk, where you can curl up on the sofa. There's even a little dining table for 4 - and whilst there is no Chimmney (given it's a converted pub) the owners have created a little heater, that has a flame effect, so it feels like a little fire - very cute and warming and it does the job really well. The owners of this place have thought of everything, designed the place with real care, and left it spacious and snug all at the same time.

We had 3 nights booked but extended to 4 as we didn't want to go home.

Short walk across the field, through the woods, and under the underpass of A66 - all fenced off and safe for the dogs, and about 8 min lovely walk from the cottage to the lake edge, then you can walk fully along the edge for as long as you want.

I can't rate it enough.

It's a short car journey to Keswick, but worth the short ride, to be welcomed back by those views.

Found a taxi company "Denise's" who would pick up and drop off with the Dog too - so every base is covered, if you wanted to get into Keswick and both have a few glasses of beer/wine, and not drive. £12.50 each way. Each of the drivers were lovely with the dog too.

Keswick Cottages was the booking agent, and they were super helpful too.

Best stay away we've had in ages.

Highly recommended.




Keswick Cottages replied 56 days ago
Thank you so much for this 5-star review and recommendation of Lake View Cottage! We love that your word to describe your holiday is incredible! We are so happy you found it a gorgeous, perfect, spacious and snug cottage and that it had a true welcome home feeling. Thank you for your detailed description of the interior and stating that it has everything you need, the window seat in the kitchen is a wonderful feature, as well as the enclosed outside terrace, perfect to sit and enjoy your drinks whilst admiring the fells. The smart TV is perfect for rainy days to stream a good film or TV series. The little heater that has a flame effect really does make it feel cosy and warm. We are so happy that you thought the owners have thought of everything, really put a lot of real care into it. We hope you enjoyed your lakeside walks with your dog. We love that you booked an extra night too! The taxi services in Keswick are extremely convenient and useful if you don't want to drive into Keswick. Thank you so much for your kind comments about our customer service, we love receiving reviews like this because we love to hear about our guests' holidays! We are over-joyed that this was the best stay away you've had in ages and we hope you continue to have more best stays away. Thank you again for this fantastic review. We hope to welcome you again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely relaxing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Feb 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
Stunning views, so peaceful, the accomodation had everything you needed and more. We had a wonderful stay and have already booked to go back again.



Keswick Cottages replied 61 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you found it had everything you needed and more and that you had a wonderful stay. The views from Lake View Cottage of Skiddaw and Barf plus the surrounding fells are stunning. Lake View Cottage also benefits from the extensive shared landscaped gardens and a purpose built covered communal Barbeque area offering a peaceful and tranquil stay. We are over the moon that you have already booked again and we cannot wait to welcome you on your next visit! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Another Lovely stay at Lakeview Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jan 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is our third stay at the Cottage and the second Christmas stay. The cottage is very well appointed and waram and comfortable with everything you could need. It also has superb views throughout. We were also lucky enough to win the Christmas hamper which really got things going! thank you so much for that. One tiny niggle is the couch which has seen better days and is not comfortable especially when 90% of the holiday was unfortunately plagued by rain ha! However I would highly recommend a stay here in a lesser known but wonderfully situated Cottage/area. Also the staff at Keswick Cottages are very helpful, we had a minor power outage and we were called back and situation resolved in under an hour. Simply wonderful and really didn't want to come home x



Keswick Cottages replied 107 days ago
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! We love that this is your third stay and second Christmas stay at Lake View Cottage. We are so glad you found it very warm, well appointed and comfortable. Congratulations on winning our Christmas hamper! Thank you for your comments about the couch, its really helpful letting us know about these things. Thank you for your kind words about our team, we always try to solve any issues our guests have as soon as possible. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas stay at Lake View Cottage and we hope to welcome you back when you visit again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

An absolutely stunning property

Review submitted on Sun, 03 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
I can honestly say it was a beautiful place to stay in a great location. The accommodation is fantastic and the kitchen had everything you'd possibly need.

We had a great time. Thanks



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy that you found this to be a beautiful place to stay and we agree, the location is superb! We are so glad you felt that Lake View Cottage had everything you needed to enjoy your holiday! We love that you had a great time and we hope to welcome you back when you visit Keswick again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Beautiful holiday

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Aug 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
This location and apartment is stunning and ideal for a relaxing stay.
The condition of the property is excellent and all our questions were fully answered by the team.
It is a place I world definitely return to in the future.



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so glad you had a relaxing stay! We are so happy our team could answer any questions you had! We would love for you to return in the future! We're so glad you had a great time! We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lake View

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Jul 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
Convenient, well appointed, good parking, lovely setting and garden. Unfortunately the owners have little influenced on the weather.



Exceptional cottage with great views

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 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
Lake View Cottage is a brilliant place to stay. Clean, comfortable and exceptionally well equipped. The balcony with its superb view of the mountains and lovely garden furniture is a great place to spend time eating and drinking. Plenty of outside space with shared large garden and ample parking .

Good access to walking from the door and just a short drive into Keswick.



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed the views from Lake View Cottage and enjoyed the balcony! The ample off road parking at the front of the main building is a great feature! The shared landscaped gardens are lovely to wander around when you are taking in the scenery! We hope you had a fantastic time and we hope to welcome you on your next visit to Keswick! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Excellent on every front

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 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
This cottage and gardens is excellent on every front. It is clean and comfortable and location is quiet but close to local amenities



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! The shared landscaped gardens are a beautiful feature of Lake View Cottage! We are so happy you found the cottage comfortable and clean, and we agree situated just outside of Thornthwaite - it is peaceful and quiet place to stay! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you again when you next visit the Lake District! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Beautiful views, clean and comfortable

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Apr 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Enjoyed our stay immensely. We found the cottage immaculate and very well equipped. Lovely views all round enhanced our stay.

Could have done with up to date manuals for some of the kitchen equipment (eg washing machine and tumble dryer). Also could have put the out of hours phone number on the tablet. The phone signal was variable, due to the location, making contacting Keswick Cottages difficult.

The provision of toiletries was appreciated.




Lovely apartment with an amazing view

Review submitted on Mon, 20 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
We really enjoyed our stay at Lake view, very comfortable, modern, spacious and spotlessly clean. The apartment was well equipped with everything we needed.The location was great for us, we like peaceful and it was great to wake up with the amazing view of the snowy capped mountains. Thank you Keswick cottages!



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so happy you enjoyed your holiday and that you found Lake View Cottage well equipped with everything you need to enjoy your holiday! We love that you found the location peaceful and enjoyed the amazing views that include Skiddaw and Barf fells! It is our pleasure that you had an amazing holiday! We hope to welcome you on your next visit to the Lake District! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Another great stay

Review submitted on Fri, 13 Jan 2023
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 have been to this superb apartment in a stunning location on a number of occasions. It has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which has considerably enhanced the property . The only grumble is that settee and chairs in the lounge are a little uncomfortable.



Recent Stay at LakeView

Review submitted on Fri, 30 Dec 2022
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 last stayed at Lake View in 2018, since then it has had a substantial make over and is much improved. A very warm and comfortable cottage with everything you could need. Well equipped new kitchen, lovely en-suite and main bathroom and lounge with spectacular views! Can't wait to return.

Thanks to everyone at Keswick Cottages you do a great job!



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! Lake View Cottage was recently refurbished in 2022! We are so happy you enjoyed the modern and new décor! We are so happy you feel that it has everything you need whilst you're on holiday! We can't wait for you to return either! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team! We can't wait to welcome you back on your next visit! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Wonderful

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Dec 2022
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
Apartment was stunning , cosy , yet spacious. All mod cons . Comfortable beds , spotlessly clean . Beautiful views . Keswick cottages were very accommodating with my requests. Photos do not do it justice. Can’t recommend highly enough- thank you.



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We love that you had an amazing time at Lake View Cottage! I'm sure you took beautiful photos! Thank you for your kind words about our team, we always try to accommodate to guests requests, so our guests have the best holiday! Thank you so much for you recommendation! We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the Lake District! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great location, steps warning required.

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Oct 2022
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
Great verandah with super views of Skiddaw Keswick and Barf. Comfortable and clean. There should be a warning about the number of steps to the lounge and the step down from the kitchen to the lounge is almost invisible and potentially dangerous until you get used to it. Cutlery drawer took some finding. Settees a little hard for prolonged sitting and TV a little small. However these are details rather than major criticisms. We had an enjoyable stay despite the rain and hail.



A gem in the Lakes

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Oct 2022
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
Lake View Cottage proved an excellent choice. We had a relaxing week walking amongst old favorites ( Latrigg, Dodd, Buttermere, Cat Bells etc.) eating well and rowing .
Our accommodation was comfortable, had all the necessary accoutrements, was beautifully presented and all in all of top quality.
I guess the only challenge for some would be the steps but I'm nearly eighty and managed them with ease. Superb views from the property, which was quiet and tranquil.
We hope to return next year.





Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so glad you had a relaxing week and enjoyed walking your favourite fells, enjoying the local restaurants and bars, and even rowing! We are so glad you found Lake View Cottage comfortable and beautifully presented, it has recently been refurbished! We are so happy you enjoyed the view of the surrounding fells! We hope to welcome you back next year! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lake view cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Sep 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Well presented property dominant ly comfortable and well kitted in all areas
More steps than expecting inside and out and not clearly marked
Main bedroom bed not the most comfortable
Both bathrooms and showers good as was the kitchen
Provision for cycle storage inadequate, bike racks coming away from wall not suitable or storing expensive bikes



Superb stay

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A comfortable spacious apartment in a stunning location which offers everything you need for a great holiday in the Keswick area



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so happy you found that Lake View Cottage had everything you needed for a great holiday! We hope you enjoyed the stunning views of the surrounding fells and had a great time exploring the Lake District! We hope to welcome you back when you visit again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Quiet and peaceful with a great view.

Review submitted on Mon, 04 Jul 2022
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
A well equipped modern apartment in a quiet place outside Keswick. Very comfortable and walks from the door including to Bassenthwaite Lake. It is a drive away from places to eat, shopping and facilities but all within easy reach around Keswick. There is a well kept large communal garden at the rear of the property. We keep returning to Lake View Cottage which speaks for itself.
The staff at Keswick Cottages are very friendly, helpful and efficient. They are a local company and know the area and their properties. A real bonus on a first visit to the area in the Lake District.



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We love that you are returning guests to Lake View Cottage! The landscaped shared gardens include a pond and a communal Barbeque area! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team, we truly appreciate your feedback so we can make sure we are providing excellent customer service and our guests have the best holiday! We hope you had another wonderful stay at Lake View Cottage and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the Lake District! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Wonderful stay in this extremely well presented accomodation

Review submitted on Mon, 30 May 2022
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 stayed at Lake view cottage and had a great week. The property was immaculate with great beds, comfy furniture, great bathrooms and a more than well-stocked kitchen. But the best feature was undoubtedly the amazing view. We loved watching the light change and look at the clouds rolling across the hills. A perfect spot to explore the northern part of the lakes with highlights like Grasmere only about 30 minutes by car, and Kewsick and all its shops basically around the corner.



Keswick Cottages replied 178 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are so glad you found the Lake View Cottage to be immaculate, and we love that you found the views front and back amazing! We agree it is the perfect base to explore the Lake District! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages