Two Town End

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Alan
September 2024

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

Wish we could have stayed longer!

Wish we could have stayed longer!

- Alan, September 2024

Thank you for your great feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come back soon. Property Owner
Linda September 2024

“Lovely stay .”

Cottage is bigger than it appears in photos. Very well equipped & clean Quite easy to find google maps took us straight there even in dark. Lovely views hills either side & lots of sheep. Really easy to visit anywhere. Lovely meal in local pub

- Linda, September 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit again. Property Owner
Andrew August 2024

“Loved the cottage and its location.”

Spacious, clean and quiet. Perfect.

- Andrew, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return soon. Property Owner
Joanna December 2023

“What a beautiful spot!”

If you're looking for peace, cosy comfort & a gorgeous view then look no further...... The children loved the freedom of exploring Mosedale on their scooters & the dogs loved the walks from the house, as did we. The cottage was cosy, comfortable & very well equipped. The real Christmas tree was a lovely surprise, as was the delightful welcome gift. The only thing we found hard was leaving at the end of the week. Many, many thanks for a memorable Christmas holiday.

- Joanna, December 2023

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Two Town End and hope you will return soon. The Owners. Property Owner
Mr Doran Dec 2023

“Really lovely accommodation.”

Very well equipped! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and the cosy nights with the log fire. Really helpful hosts. Thank you.

- Mr Doran, Dec 2023
Elliot September 2023

“This was an 80th birthday celebration, one of the group tested positive for covid the day before we were due to arrive, we tried to change the date of the booking to avoid our 80 year old mum from being at risk, the request to change the dates was rejected.”

We were very disappointed, as we could not request a refund or change the dates two of the group decided to still go to the cottage. It was very cold on arrival at the house, smelt musty and damp, the boiler was not switched on. Half of the cooker does not work, the cleanliness was hit and miss, we did not use two of the 3 beds and the main bathroom had not been cleaned for some time. It lacked any warmth, had a wood burner but no starter logs or even matches to light a fire. The cottage is remote, we paid for our dog but didn't take him, which was a good thing as there are many sheep very, very close to the house, we thought the lack of garden would not matter with the surrounding area but didn’t consider sheep. The kitchen is very outdated and lots of the items are badly in need of replacing, the frying pan was burnt, unclean and unusable. We stay regularly in cottages and wanted to share this as a family of four with our mum/grandma and we’re so disappointed that things turned out this way.

- Elliot, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. I was sorry to hear that one of your group had tested positive for Covid and that the visit was for an 80th birthday celebration that could not go ahead. I understand your frustration and disappointment. Unfortunately none of this was communicated to me (as owner). With less than 24 hours to go, when Lakelovers rang me, we agreed that 50% seemed a reasonable way for the costs of cancellation at such short notice to be shared. Had you explained why you were cancelling, I would of course have been happy to change the dates with no charge. Our cottage is professionally managed and cleaned and I have passed on your comments about cleaning/ replacing the frying pan and this was addressed immediately. I am sorry that you did not like the wooden kitchen - it was made locally in Caldbeck (about five miles away). I checked the cooker after you left and it was working (the timer was on which is why one part was not heating) and this could have been sorted had you contacted the property manager. I understand that the weather was bad that weekend but the cottage has an excellent condensing boiler and a responsive thermostat for the guests desired temperature. Most people love the fact that the cottage is up in the fells and we are surrounded by Herdwick sheep. A well behaved dog is always welcome (at no extra charge) and there are wonderful walks to enjoy with a dog. I do hope you will consider returning to the area with your dog and enjoy some of the walks the area has to offer. We would be delighted to have you stay at a discount to the usual rates. Property Owner
Mr Omand Aug 2023

“We had an amazing time here, thank you.”

Thanks to beautiful weather, we were able to go to The Tarn (Bowscale) and went out fr some lovely meals at Casa Bella and at Lake Road Brunch. Cottage is well equipped, so thank you for a lovely holiday! It's a wonderful base for walks and exploring the Lakes, with a comfortable cottage to return too.

- Mr Omand, Aug 2023
James July 2023

“We love The Lakes and have frequently visited for over 30years.”

We wanted to have a cottage with good facilities in a quieter spot of The Lakes yet not too far from attractions surrounded by beautiful countryside and that's precisely what we got.

- James, July 2023
Mr Bending Jul 2023

“Thank you so much, we had a lovely time in this fab cottage.”

The weather did not put a damper on a stunning area and wonderful home to return to. Thanks again.

- Mr Bending, Jul 2023
Jonathan June 2023

“Lovely property and a great location for the north lakes.”

We really like that it is quiet and a bit out of the way. Walks from the house are good, and it’s only a 20 minute drive into Keswick. It was our second time staying here. The house has plenty of space for our extended family. Kitchen is good and well equipped and we enjoyed family time with good home cooked food each evening. Outside sitting space is a little limited, but the lounge and bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. Even though the house is in the north lakes, access to the rest of the Lake District is good. I’m sure this won’t be our last stay

- Jonathan, June 2023
Mrs Cunningham Mar 2023

“Beautiful cottage & stunning walks from the door.”

Loved walking and running. Such a cute find and definitely be back. Thank you.

- Mrs Cunningham, Mar 2023
Alan November 2022

“This is a nice quiet property with walks from the door.”

However, describing it as 9 miles to Keswick is a bit of an exaggeration as it's not in Mungrisedale as stated, but in Mosedale, which is further north. The true distance is actually 12 miles. We all found that the pillows (feather, I believe?) provided compressed easily and were very poor in support. The beds were adequate, though. The kitchen was very well equipped but the cleanliness was not up to usual HOTL standards. It's also worth noting that the internet is via 4G, not broadband. Whilst fast (60Gb) when it was working, it was intermittent and we lost the connection for 2 days totally. The modem required a reset; unfortunately, that is in the adjacent property which was unoccupied at the time. The HOTL maintenance dept. provided the keycode access for the property so we could reset this ourselves.

- Alan, November 2022

Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you liked the cottage and walks from the door. Mosedale is the hamlet beyond Mungrisdale leading directly into the fells and my understanding is that Heart of the Lakes clearly mark the property as Mosedale. I have noted your comments about the cleaning and pillows which I am taking up with the housekeeping team. The internet in our part of the Lake District is via mobile broadband. I believe the issue you had was due to a power cut which knocked out the broadband and this had to be reset. I gave instructions on how to reset the broadband within the hour of learning of this issue and thought that you resetting the broadband yourselves was the quickest way to get you back online. I do hope you enjoyed your holiday and will be returning to Town End in the future. Property Owner
Robin September 2022

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful tranquil spot.”

Cottage is very comfortable and has everything you could need. Highly recommend and will be visiting again.

- Robin, September 2022
Day family & Faithful the Bassethound Sep 2022

“Beautiful and well equipped cottage with fabulous walks straight on the doorstep.”

Really enjoyed our stay in this area of the Lakes and do doubt will be back! Thank you.

- Day family & Faithful the Bassethound, Sep 2022
Osborn Family Sep 2022

“We had an amazing time, fantastic cottage and so many walks from the front door!”

! Such a well equipped and comfortable cottage - we came here for a relaxing break and got it. See you again!

- Osborn Family, Sep 2022
Margaret August 2022

“Outstanding cottage in a fantastic location and dog friendly.”

- Margaret, August 2022
Hazel August 2022

“The cottage was lovely and the location was great.”

However the cleanliness was not great. The wooden furniture in the lounge had not been dusted for a long time so I had to do it when I got there. The tables and fireplace mainly ! It had everything we needed and was comfortable but could have been a bit cleaner.

- Hazel, August 2022
Westby Family Aug 2022

“Fantastic location and wonderful cottage.”

Enjoyed our stay so much we didn't want to leave, we will be back! Thank you for the honey.

- Westby Family, Aug 2022
Kirby Family Aug 2022

“A wonderful cottage in a very relaxing and tranquil spot.”

We love Mosedale, thanks!

- Kirby Family, Aug 2022
Kellerman Family Jul 2022

“Excellent holiday.”

Very peaceful and relaxing part of the Lake District. Hope to visit again!

- Kellerman Family, Jul 2022
Hubbard Family Jul 2022

“Wonderful stay in your delightful cottage.”

Fantastic, relaxing break with everything we needed - will definitely recommend! Thank you.

- Hubbard Family, Jul 2022
Barker Family Jun 2022

“A truly wonderful week.”

Fabulous cottage in such a beautiful setting. Food recommendations, Dog & Gun at Skelton and The Old Crown at Hesket Newmarket.

- Barker Family, Jun 2022
Holland Family Jun 2022

“We had a super week!”

Lovely cottage, amazing scenery and hope to get to the Tarn next time. Thank you to the red squirrel for making a few appearances.

- Holland Family, Jun 2022
Neville August 2021

“Lovely well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

- Neville, August 2021

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Cloakroom with WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric range with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available on request
Off-road parking for two cars
Small enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Shared secure storage for bicycles (with bike racks), kayaks etc is available, the storage is shared with the holiday cottage next door
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 1.7 miles
Please note that this property does not feature an electric charging point and please refrain from charging your electric car without prior arrangement.

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The property

Perched on the outskirts of the peaceful hamlet of Mosedale, near the village of Mungrisdale, rests this traditional farmhouse, Two Town End.

This delightful cottage offers a quiet escape to the picturesque countryside and is ideal for families and friends looking to explore The Lake District. You're greeted by two off-road parking spaces upon arrival to the property, making it easy to park up and enjoy a day exploring the area on foot.

Kick off your hiking boots and enter the cottage where you're welcomed into the beautifully-appointed sitting room, boasting traditional character, with exposed wooden beams decorating the ceiling above, as well as a rustic woodburning stove and mantel piece made from reclaimed wood, offering a snug and homely setting to gather with your loved ones in the evening. Continuing through the property you enter the open-plan kitchen/diner, featuring an aspect window framing beautiful views out to the surrounding fells, and a large wooden table with seating for six so that the group can join together and enjoy some quality time over a hearty meal prepared on the rustic range cooker in the farmhouse style kitchen.

The property benefits from an enclosed patio area to the front as well as a lawned area resting at the rear, both featuring outdoor seating and offering a quiet retreat in a peaceful setting where you can enjoy a glass of wine and take in the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as your four legged friend stretches their legs.

Heading back indoors, climb the stairs and prepare for bed in the family bathroom, where you can decide between a soak in the tub or steaming away the day in the spacious walk-in shower.

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to resting your head, as the first floor boasts three delightfully decorated bedrooms, all featuring ample storage space to house your belongings and comfortable beds to snuggle up in.

Choose between the spacious king-size master bedroom, uniquely decorated with traditional arrow slits and exposed wooden rafters, and benefitting from it's own en-suite shower room, a second king-size bedroom, offering a zip/link feature for flexible sleeping arrangements, or the twin bedroom.

Explore your surroundings and head out on foot to the stone built hamlet of Mosedale, an ideal base for avid walkers, where you can enjoy a ramble around Bowscale Tarn, set in a beautifully remote location for a peaceful escape, or hike to the summit of Carrok Fell or the nearby Skiddaw, the sixth-highest mountain in England, both boasting fantastic views across the scenic countryside of the Lake District.

If you're lucky enough to visit in the Summer months, the Mosedale Quaker Meetinghouse opens up as a coffee shop, selling homemade soups teas & cakes for a local charity.

After a busy day exploring, head to the nearby village of Mungrisdale for a refreshing pint of real ale at The Mill Inn, a traditional inn.

Jump in the car and travel to the market town of Keswick, where you can hire a boat or kayak and float along Derwent Water, exploring the many islands that the lake homes.

Adventurers can head to Keswick Extreme and experience thrilling outdoor activities such as Ghyll Scrambling and Lazy Tubing down river with a tube and paddle.

If that's not your thing, don't worry, Keswick boasts an array of attractions to suit everyone, including watching a show at the Theatre By The Lake, exploring the history of pencil manufacturing at Derwent Pencil Museum as well as offering a delightful setting to enjoy a stroll around Upper Fitz Park.

After working up an appetite, you can stop for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink at one of the many pubs, bars and restaurants in Keswick, Brysons bakery/cafe and a market on a Thursday and Saturday.

With all this to look forward to and more, be sure to book a stay at Two Town End for your next Cumbrian holiday.

We are pleased to advise the owner offers a 10% discount to returning guests who have previously stayed at One & Two Town End. Please call our reservations team to book and redeem the discount which will be added on confirmation of previous stay. Please note: the discount will be deducted from the rental cost of the booking only.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

MUNGRISDALE

Keswick 9 miles. Penrith 9 miles. Ullswater 10 miles.

A delightful hamlet halfway between Keswick and Penrith. With a meandering stream running through it and past the picturesque and welcoming pub which serves good bar meals. Surrounded by wonderful scenic countryside with great walks. A perfect location to relax and unwind. Ullswater Lake beckons to enjoy watersports or try your luck at catching a fish or two. Visit waterfalls and explore this beautiful area by bike, on foot or on a pony trek. Enjoy afternoon tea in one of the lakeside village cafes and buy your gifts in the array of gift shops in. A peaceful haven all year round.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Lovely stay .”

“Loved the cottage and its location.”

“What a beautiful spot!”

“Really lovely accommodation.”

“This was an 80th birthday celebration, one of the group tested positive for covid the day before we were due to arrive, we tried to change the date of the booking to avoid our 80 year old mum from being at risk, the request to change the dates was rejected.”

“We had an amazing time here, thank you.”

“We love The Lakes and have frequently visited for over 30years.”

“Thank you so much, we had a lovely time in this fab cottage.”

“Lovely property and a great location for the north lakes.”

“Beautiful cottage & stunning walks from the door.”

“This is a nice quiet property with walks from the door.”

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful tranquil spot.”

“Beautiful and well equipped cottage with fabulous walks straight on the doorstep.”

“We had an amazing time, fantastic cottage and so many walks from the front door!”

“Outstanding cottage in a fantastic location and dog friendly.”

“The cottage was lovely and the location was great.”

“Fantastic location and wonderful cottage.”

“A wonderful cottage in a very relaxing and tranquil spot.”

“Excellent holiday.”

“Wonderful stay in your delightful cottage.”

“A truly wonderful week.”