Derwent Haven
Description
Settled in a tranquil holding in the charming town of Keswick, is this wonderful, First floor apartment, Derwent Haven. Enjoying a central location, with fascinating attractions just paces away, this pretty dwelling is the perfect holiday for four.
Upon arrival, find your designated parking space, where you can manoeuvre your belongings inside with ease and enjoy the refreshing countryside air on your face.
Entering the property, you will find a kitchen to the left perfect to prepare home-cooked meals, make use of the electric oven, hob and microwave, as well as the washer/dryer, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Stepping through the property, discover the lounge/diner which is well-presented in warm shades creating a relaxing ambiance, with a sumptuous sofa and armchair to relax on in-front of the Smart TV. Resting in the corner of the lounge is a traditional dining table, offering four chairs where you can tuck-into a tasty meal or play a board game or cards. Savour a glass of chilled wine and reflect on your day whilst watching the sun slowly sink. As the sky grows dark, head for a well deserved soak in the bathroom.
When sleep calls, there are two bedrooms to choose from, there is a bunk bedroom with lovely cream furniture and a king-size bedroom to drift off in. In the morning wake up refreshed ready to contemplate the adventures of the day.
Get better acquainted with your surroundings and head on foot into the lively town of Keswick, home to an abundance of attractions, such as Derwent Pencil Museum for riveting facts about the origin of pencils, have a wonderful time as Puzzling Place to enjoy optical illusions and there is Keswick Adventure Centre for thrilling outdoor excursions. A scenic car journey will lead you to the stunning town of Cockermouth, absorb unique exhibitions at Castlegate House Gallery, travel back in time at Cockermouth History Wall or for a peaceful picnic visit Harris Park. Further afield rests the spectacular scenery of Ullswater, Crummock and Buttermere, enjoy a cruise on Ullswater Steamers whilst admiring the splendour of nature.
For a homely retreat in the glorious Lake District, choose Derwent Haven.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Pets Not Allowed
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
This apartment is in a great position, just a slow 5 minutes walk from the Market Place, two restaurants immediately opposite with plenty more within minutes.
It's also next door to a supermarket and 2 minutes from another. The kitchen is well fitted out but there's not a huge amount of work surface so I would want to prepare a big meal but who's cooking when there's so much else nearby? The living room is a good size but - unlike the picture on the website - most of it is taken up by a cream leather 3-piece suite. It's very comfy but it means the dining table is squashed into a corner and not easily useable without doing a lot of furniture moving. Maybe it just needs the furniture re-arranging. The TV stand is also different from the one shown in the pictures - probably it's bigger, also taking up more space and more information is needed about how to work the Smart TV - I'd recommend making sure you know all your passwords to the various services you normally use or else the choice of channels is limited. The small bedroom with bunk beds is cosy but adequate, with good storage for clothes. The main bedroom is generous, the bed is comfy and there's loads of drawers and a good size wardrobe - more space than in some hotel rooms I've stayed in. The bathroom is fine but an extra grab-handle to help get in and out of the bath would be helpful for people like me who aren't very tall. Even better, change the bath for a walk-in shower, but I know that's my personal preference. The towels are not very generous and a bit thin - if you like a big bath towel bring your own. The listing mentions a balcony where you can drink a morning coffee - this is actually a walkway along the length of the building leading to the front doors of all the apartments (see the exterior photos). It also overlooks the car park and is north facing so not somewhere I would be happy spending 'social' time on it. Secondary double glazing has been added to the living room and main bedroom windows so the apartment is very soundproof. It was well tested while we were there because the Council decided to resurface the road outside and brought in huge and very noisy machines from 6pm - 3am every night. Once the window were closed we barely heard a thing. I would have liked to have given this apartment 5-stars but there were some niggles which could be rectified through some regular maintenance. Two of the four bedside lights didn't work because the on/off switch was broken. The shade on one of the floor standing lamps in the living room was damaged and needs replacing - it's possible the light bulb was too hot and melted the inner lining. The metal 'tray' for toiletries in the shower is loose and needs reattaching. The catch that should hold the venetian blind in the living room doesn't work. Just small frustrations but all easily sorted out. I would recommend this apartment to anyone with the caveat that there may be the odd thing that doesn't work as well as it could.
All kitchen appliances are spot on, furniture and bed very comfy.
Best double glazing we've ever come across. Would definitely recommend this apartment to all my friends.
The heating was not working and instructions given not to change the dials.
There was an electric heater. Fortunately the weather was good and it was not too cold. There was minimum of crockery etc Other than this It was a comfortable place to stay.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1079751
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome