White House | Keswick | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Julie
July 2023

“Great location , well appointed & very clean spacious house for 8 people”

- Julie, July 2023
Brian May 2023

“The house is perfectly located, well maintained, and has everything.”

We booked for two weeks next Spring which is the most clear endorsement. And, even the weather was perfect for 14 days in a row!

- Brian, May 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you again next spring. The owner relations team - Lakes Cottage Holidays Property Owner
John April 2023

“An excellent, well equipped house for eight adults, with lots of extra touches that made our stay even better.”

A good supply of essentials: teatowels, toilet rolls, bin bags, dishwasher tables etc, were really appreciated. Very clean and comfortable and parking for three large cars was an extra bonus, being in the centre of Keswick.

- John, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Victoria March 2023

“Absolutely beautiful property, well located and views of the hills from the kitchen.”

Instructions to get to the house and collect keys were clear and simple. So much space for us all and very well equipped, very clean and comfortable. We will definitely try to book this property again when we next come to the Lakes. (One minor issue is that you have to be out of the property by 9am and all the beds to be stripped. Personally I'd prefer to either be out by 9am and you leave the beds or strip the beds and be out by 10am. But that might just be because my family aren't early risers

- Victoria, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and that you may come back. We have now changed the check out time to 10am. Property Owner
Shelagh March 2023

“Great house, lovely big rooms, very well equipped, utensils, kitchen foil/towel, cleaning stuff.”

Perfect location, 5 minute walk to the George pub. Only criticism is the 9 o’clock checkout, otherwise perfection. Will definitely consider again.

- Shelagh, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. So glad you liked the house and enjoyed your stay. We will try to change the checkout time for the future. Property Owner
Suzanne February 2023

“Overall we had a lovely week however found the house to be very dated and a bit smelly and dirty in places.”

Positives about The White House, lots of space, well equipped and very central to Keswick town centre. Negatives were the smell, carpets need replaced in bedrooms as does the mattress in the smaller of the double rooms, the doors were all dirty handprints and in need of cleaned, cobwebs on every light fitting, shower cubicles are on the small side god help you if you dropped anything whilst in there! We have visited the Lakes for many years and stayed in many houses but this was the worst so far. It has obviously been a B&B and quickly turned into a holiday rental but without the refurb it so desperately requires.

- Suzanne, February 2023
Tiffany February 2023

“Overall a good stay.”

The property was very spacious and we were able to utilise seating from the adjacent room when all 8 sitting in the lounge. The property was clean although would massively benefit from modernisation of carpets and decoration to enhance stay as currently very old and dated. The vacuum needs a good clean as it unfortunately smelt awful when switched on. Otherwise great location and size of property and fully equipped for cooking and washing. I did send a message to Sykes yesterday to advise that the towel hoop in the front en-suite fell off when replacing hand towel on the last day. It wasn't broken but did require a screwdriver to allow reattaching which we did not have.

- Tiffany, February 2023

Thank you for your feedback and in particular pointing out the smelly guest vacuum cleaner! We have now replaced it with a new Henry. Thanks also for pointing out the towel rail which has now been fixed. We are glad you had a good week. Property Owner
Angela December 2022

“Beautiful house in a perfect location.”

- Angela, December 2022
Julie July 2022

“Great location , spacious house, very clean & well equipped”

- Julie, July 2022
Andrew July 2022

“We really liked the White House.”

It was a lovely property, very well presented and equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed, including nice touches like fresh coffee and Earl Grey tea. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all great. The location was also super for the Keswick Convention and getting out and about on the Lakes and fells.

- Andrew, July 2022
Alistair February 2022

“What a lovely property.”

Very convenient for town. Parking is tight, but we had 2 large cars there. The house in general was very comfortable, relaxing and cosy. Would recommend to friends and family and would stay there again. Thank you.

- Alistair, February 2022
Jackie December 2021

“The cottage location was perfect only 5mins walk to town centre.”

Parts of the cottage were very tired and in need of an update, but did not detract from our stay. Plenty of room for dining and socialising considering we were a party of 8. Kitchen was very well equipped and the beds extremely comfortable . Shower rooms were very small and made for a challenge. Parking is tight but adequate. A bonus in Keswick We enjoyed our stay at the White House , yes a few small issues but perfectly adequate for a few nights.

- Jackie, December 2021
Mark December 2021

“A gorgeous cottage that had everything we needed.”

Close to town centre. Felt very at home and cosy. One tiny request would be leaving at 9am on day of departure a rush with little children to get organised. 10am would be better. Thank you.

- Mark, December 2021
David October 2021

“Cottage was very well presented with a high standard of cleanliness.”

The kitchen in particular was extremely well equipped . The location was excellent for its quietness and accessibility to both town centre and lake. The only problem was with electronic communications with Sykes which when printed off were unreadable due to the greyness/ faintness of the type face used. Attempts to report this problem to Sykes proved completely impossible as phone calls offered three options none of which ever connected to the company.

- David, October 2021
Helen September 2021

“Large comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a wide screen smart TV which was appreciated in the late evenings.”

The house is an easy walk to Keswick town centre and Derwent. There is parking for 3 cars but it is very tight indeed getting in and out. We used on street parking when it was available to avoid the challenge!

- Helen, September 2021
Paul August 2021

“Whilst the house was clean, spacious and quiet …if felt a bit tired and run down in need of some updating to the decor.”

It also wouldn’t hurt to have any extra TV since there are two reception rooms, one TV in a house that size isn’t enough. Please get rid of the stained fabric toilet roll holders on the doors in the bathrooms!

- Paul, August 2021
James July 2021

“Getting to the parking was a bit tricky not clearly marked.”

new sign would be great idea. we also had trouble locking the main front door. otherwise we had a great week thankyou would recommend the house.

- James, July 2021
Angela May 2021

“The house was much larger than we expected which was great.”

- Angela, May 2021
Isobel August 2020

“The kitchen was especially well equipped and had generous numbers of plates, mugs, cutlery, glasses and cooking equipment including mixer, liquidiser etc.”

There were also bin bags, washing powder and dishwasher tablets. These were much appreciated.

- Isobel, August 2020
Carolyn January 2020

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the White House.”

It is comfortably furnished and very well equipped. It's just a short walk into the centre of Keswick and there's ample off road parking for up to 3 cars.

- Carolyn, January 2020
Sue September 2019

“Initially, I thought the house was a bit dated, but gradually grew to really like it, as did everyone in our group!”

It was so clean and very comfortable and the ness heating was easy. The black door lock made me laugh, but all worked really well. Great facilities in the kitchen.Just right for us visiting Keswick.

- Sue, September 2019
Susan July 2019

“The house was lovely.”

Parking very difficult in a tight space but helpful that permits were provided for street parking. On a separate note, I paid for but did not request travel insurance, and when I complained about this I was told it was too late to cancel.

- Susan, July 2019
Linda June 2019

“Very comfortable house.”

Easy access to lake town,supermarket and bus station. Lovely views from some of the bedroom windows. Enjoyed playing the games provided.

- Linda, June 2019
John May 2019

“A very comfortable, very well equipped house.”

Lots of space for everyone whether they want a quiet corner to themselves or watch TV. It felt cosy, with many thoughtful touches which made it feel like home. The pretty front garden was great to sit in on warm summer evenings. Good wi-fi but stronger signal in the front rooms. Has parking for up to 3 cars. Would highly recommend this house for families and groups.

- John, May 2019
Isobel May 2019

“The white house suited us so well; we were all delighted with it.”

- Isobel, May 2019
Nicola April 2019

“The White House was an incredibly practical house for us as a group of 8 adults.”

There was plenty of room, and the facilities were excellent too. All of the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. We felt cosy together in the living space but the bedrooms and bathrooms were large and roomy to give space as well. The location of The White House is great. It's close to the town but in a residential area so it quiet. Having the parking for three cars is excellent as Keswick can get rather busy so parking is a premium.

- Nicola, April 2019
Graeme February 2019

“The White House was perfectly for a family holiday, loads of space, really well equipped and excellent value for money.”

- Graeme, February 2019
Adam February 2019

“Perfect house for a family catch up.”

Warm and comfortable with loads of space. Efficient customer service from Sykes. Many thanks - we will be back!

- Adam, February 2019
Jane November 2018

“Lovely spacious, well equipped cottage in great location.”

- Jane, November 2018
Mark June 2018

“White House is the best equipped accommodation we’ve had.”

Comfortable, well situated and excellent parking.

- Mark, June 2018
Caroline May 2018

“I think the house was more comfortable and luxurious than the pictures suggested!”

It was always warm and had lots of hot water. Beds were very comfortable. overall an excellent experience.

- Caroline, May 2018
Ellen May 2018

“Absolutely lovely house , immaculate and every little comfort thought of.”

Lots of cooking paraphernalia and very good supplies of crockery etc. The only thing it didn’t seem to have was a lemon squeezer! Fabulous. Having parking behind the house was v useful – and neighbours Neil and Vanessa were so nice about my dad squashing their flower tub while trying to park - hopefully the flowers made up for it ! We all loved the house and are considering staying again next year. However a little moan as regards Sykes Admin: I found it difficult to log on at the start and register because the link you sent was time-dependent and I was unsuccessful in logging on after that or in contacting you at all. All I received was a large number of semi-marketing emails and no reply relating to my original email requesting a new link to log on .(which I didn’t manage at all until we got the final joining details for the property. ) I did try calling too but I am quite busy and gave up after the first time. Not sure if it was even necessary. Additionally there was some confusion around key collection at your office so I would maybe mark you down a few points on the admin front

- Ellen, May 2018
Christine February 2018

“Everything from booking to the stay and returning keys was super simple.”

The cottage was very clean and well equipped for our stay. It is a nice location, easy access to the town center. Good parking as well. We would definitely consider booking the property again!

- Christine, February 2018

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Summary

4 bedrooms, 2 x twins, one en-suite and 2 x double bedrooms, both en-suite and a separate family bathroom with large bath and over shower on the first floor
Spread over two floors with a lounge, separate sitting/TV room, games room, kitchen, dining room, utility room and WC on the ground floor.
Dual fuel oven and gas hob, microwave oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
Gas central heating
Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off street parking for 3 cars
No Electric Vehicle Charging at property
Enclosed cottage garden to the front with 2 garden benches
Travel Cot and highchair available on request
1 dog is welcome
No smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Derwentwater 10 mins walk
Note: Max 8 adults.

The property

White House is a fantastic Lake District cottage, perfect for families or groups of friends wishing to explore the delightful town of Keswick. The holiday cottage is centrally located, has private parking, a wood burning stove and being one of our dog friendly cottages in the Lake District means even the family dog will enjoy staying here. Keswick is one of the most popular towns to visit in the Lake District, hosting an array of shops, pavement cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and walks galore. The shores of Derwentwater offer scenic lake cruises which sail the length of the lake, hop aboard and relax whilst you admire the magnificent views and scenery along the way or stop off at neighboring landings and explore the beautiful countryside on foot. Whatever you choose to do you are guaranteed to return home relaxed, refreshed and in love with the Lake District. White House is a traditional mid terrace house which has been thoughtfully decorated and furnished providing a spacious and well-equipped Lake District holiday home, ideal for large families or groups of friends wishing to experience the delights of the northern lakes and in particular Keswick. The amenities of the pretty market town are a short walk away along with visitor attractions for young and old alike with walks from the door taking you to vantage points where you can admire the breathtaking scenery you will long returning to this cottage year after year.

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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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Reviews & Ratings

“Great location , well appointed & very clean spacious house for 8 people”

“The house is perfectly located, well maintained, and has everything.”

“An excellent, well equipped house for eight adults, with lots of extra touches that made our stay even better.”

“Absolutely beautiful property, well located and views of the hills from the kitchen.”

“Great house, lovely big rooms, very well equipped, utensils, kitchen foil/towel, cleaning stuff.”

“Overall we had a lovely week however found the house to be very dated and a bit smelly and dirty in places.”

“Overall a good stay.”

“Beautiful house in a perfect location.”

“Great location , spacious house, very clean & well equipped”

“We really liked the White House.”

“What a lovely property.”

“The cottage location was perfect only 5mins walk to town centre.”

“A gorgeous cottage that had everything we needed.”

“Cottage was very well presented with a high standard of cleanliness.”

“Large comfortable house with a well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and a wide screen smart TV which was appreciated in the late evenings.”

“Whilst the house was clean, spacious and quiet …if felt a bit tired and run down in need of some updating to the decor.”

“Getting to the parking was a bit tricky not clearly marked.”

“The house was much larger than we expected which was great.”

“The kitchen was especially well equipped and had generous numbers of plates, mugs, cutlery, glasses and cooking equipment including mixer, liquidiser etc.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the White House.”

“Initially, I thought the house was a bit dated, but gradually grew to really like it, as did everyone in our group!”

“The house was lovely.”

“Very comfortable house.”

“A very comfortable, very well equipped house.”

“The white house suited us so well; we were all delighted with it.”

“The White House was an incredibly practical house for us as a group of 8 adults.”

“The White House was perfectly for a family holiday, loads of space, really well equipped and excellent value for money.”

“Perfect house for a family catch up.”

“Lovely spacious, well equipped cottage in great location.”

“White House is the best equipped accommodation we’ve had.”

“I think the house was more comfortable and luxurious than the pictures suggested!”

“Absolutely lovely house , immaculate and every little comfort thought of.”

“Everything from booking to the stay and returning keys was super simple.”

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The property

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About the location

KESWICK