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Blencathra

8 Guests
4 Beds
1 Bathroom
Pet Friendly

Description

This lovely four-bedroom home, Blencathra, is tucked away in the well-known Cumbrian town of Keswick.

Blencathra welcomes eight guests and serves as the ideal starting point for exploring the Lake District National Park. It also has some original Victorian features throughout, dog-friendly lodging, and a wood-burning stove, making it the ideal getaway for families or groups of friends visiting Cumbria.

After a day of adventures, step inside your new home-away-from-home to find a comfortable sitting room with a gas fire and a Smart TV where you and your loved ones can enjoy a movie marathon.

Next, go into the spacious open-plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen, sure to excite any budding chef, where you and your family can prepare, cook, and share meals together.

Sit down in the elegant dining room for a formal event or use the exclusive gravelled patio for some late-night refreshments and casual meals. Before retiring to one of the four thoughtfully-presented bedrooms, which include a king-size with TV, second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, a double, and a second-floor twin, all of which boast plenty of storage to house your personal belongings, head inside to warm up in front of a roaring woodburning stove or indulge in a revitalising shower in the spacious shower room.

If you can drag yourself away from this lovely home, start your day in Keswick's town centre, which is home to the famous Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, Derwentwater Lake, as well as an amazing selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops that are perfect for stocking up on self-catered necessities or treating your loved ones to hearty fare.

Travel to Ullswater, which is reachable by car, to take in the natural splendour of Aira Force Waterfall or to try your hand at a variety of watersports on Ullswater Lake. Why not try to reach the top of Scafell Pike if you desire a bigger challenge?

Alternative activities in Bowness-on-Windermere include the Windermere Golf Club, Holehird Gardens, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and the National Trust-owned Hill Top, the beloved children's author's former residence.

Regardless of how you want to pass the time in Cumbria, do it from the quaint dwelling of Blencathra.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • National Park
  • Open Fire

What guests are saying

4.6
Based on 18 reviews
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We had a really lovely stay at Blencathra.

It was just the right size for our group and the large kitchen area was much appreciated. It’s in a great location within Keswick with only a short 5/10 minute walk until you reach the shops. Some of the furniture was a little tired and one of the locks on a bedroom door was falling off, however, the house was cosy and clean overall. It would’ve been great to have an extra shower room as we were a large group, but having 3 separate toilets was very handy. Would stay again!

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CharmaineAug 2026

Blencathra is a very large stunning house, 4 very big bedrooms good furniture and a great kitchen with all you could need when away from home.

The owner has listened to previous reviews about bar stools glass coffee tables. But the dining table is still glass and not sturdy we took our own table cloth to protect the kids from running into it. No curtains leads to 4/5 am wakes ups. I would give 5 stars however, for the cost of the rental It was not clean enough. Food on the utensils and the draw was full of food crumbs. Crumbs on the couches, the kitchen floor was filthy I don’t think had been mopped. There was a large stain on the dining room carpet presumably from a dog. I know the cleaners probably have limited time per property but us having to clean on arrival let it down.

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JenniferMay 2026

Great cottage.

Perfect location. We walked from the door every day and didn’t need to car all week. Very good kitchen with everything you need to make a meal. A fantastic space! The glass dining table moves on its legs and isn’t particularly safe with little children. Also the cottage could do with a bigger teapot that doesn’t leak! Overall a great week with the family.

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EmmaApr 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    1 dog allowed, if more please contact LL

    NOTE: No late check outs

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    16:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1121724

  • Parking

    Road Side

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Not accepted

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