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The Old Hayloft

Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 972281)

4.7

Lakelovers rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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48 Customer Review(s)

  • Mark

    “FOREVASINGLEMAN myself stayed at The Old Hayloft in Keswick town centre on Packhorse Court on my happy own of course for 1 week from 4pm BST Saturday 28 June 2025 to 10am BST Saturday 5 July 2025.”

    The holiday flat itself had a small welcome pack for me on my arrival, mainly a few coffee sachets, a few tea bag sachets, a few sugar sachets, a few milk sachets and a few instant coffee pods which i never did use. A few bad points to start with, namely windows, one in the bathroom, and one in the lounge diner area did not open at all, and was locked shut. One other lounge window opened and closed suddenly and i had to prop this window open with a pair of my scissors to let air in, while the ...

    The holiday flat itself had a small welcome pack for me on my arrival, mainly a few coffee sachets, a few tea bag sachets, a few sugar sachets, a few milk sachets and a few instant coffee pods which i never did use. A few bad points to start with, namely windows, one in the bathroom, and one in the lounge diner area did not open at all, and was locked shut. One other lounge window opened and closed suddenly and i had to prop this window open with a pair of my scissors to let air in, while the other lounge window did indeed open and close. The bedroom velux window opened and closed automatically, and also automatically closed when the weather outside did precipitate (rain falling). One other surprise was the fridge freezer, especially the freezer compartment on my arrival day was half replete of ice already, so i had to turn off the fridge freezer for several hours on my first day to defrost the ice, which was an inconvenience initially, and lastly the heated or supposedly heated towel rail in the shower room did not work at all, as it was apparently locked, and no instructions as such on working that item in question. Apart from these few bad points, it was largely outweighed by the holiday flat's good points, namely it's Freesat Satellite TV, the wi-fi or internet broadband worked well, the double bed for one was comfortable, the shower was ideal, and being in the summer the heating was unused practically whatsoever, the location itself slap bang in Keswick town centre is ideal for me, being a non-vehicle driver/ owner. In all a largely good holiday i did enjoy indeed, and i may consider a 2nd stay in the future, provided it is still to be utilised as a holiday let, as rumour is circulating this holiday let has reportedly been put up for sale, so it's future as a holiday let is now i believe up in the air as it happens.

    - Mark, June 2025

Summary

  • First floor apartment
  • One double bedroom
  • Shower room with shower cubicle basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother
  • Electric heating
  • Freesat HD TV with internet connection
  • CD/radio
  • WiFi
  • Power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in the rent
  • 1 x Parking permit for nearby private car park
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 min walk

The property

A delightful Grade II listed, cosy town centre apartment sleeping two located in an attractive courtyard setting just off the market square, with the shores of Derwentwater and Hope Park only a short stroll away. The Old Hayloft is a grade II listed 19th Century property situated in an excellent central area of the town just off the Market Square in the former Packhorse Yard, where the coachmen and hauliers of the day stabled their animals, took their ale and food and slept.

Today, Packhorse Court offers a unique collection of independently run shops in a picturesque courtyard setting. All of Keswick's amenities, shops, restaurants and pubs, are on the doorstep of this delightful apartment which also provides an excellent base for walking the Lakeland fells. Keswick is the perfect holiday destination and winner of many awards.It has an obvious appeal for all ages and interests set against the backcloth of the spectacular mountains and lakes in the northern half of the renowned Lake District National Park.

Whatever the season, the peaceful and unspoiled landscape and hospitality make Keswick and the Northern Lakes a great choice for a happy and memorable holiday.

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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.

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