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Blencathra

Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1121724)

Customer rating

4.6

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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18 Customer Review(s)

  • Jennifer

    “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 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.

    - Jennifer, May 2026

    I’m pleased you appreciated the size of the house. The dining room table was tightened a couple of weeks ago so I’m unsure what the issue is but will look into it again. Next time I’m in the area I will look at the curtain/blinds. I’ve spoken to the company that maintains the house on our behalf, and as a result of your feedback, the cleaner has been replaced immediately - so I’m confident the house will be up to the required standard in the future. Thank you. Property Owner

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x second-floor king-size with TV and sofa, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with gas fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Range cooker with electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • Smart TV, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking available
  • Gravelled patio with furniture
  • 1 well behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, river 0.2 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am

The property

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.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

KESWICK

Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

1 dog allowed, if more please contact LL
NOTE: No late check outs

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