Prospect Lodge

Had a lovely week at prospect Lodge.

Perfect for walking into keswick. The cottage was very clean and comfortable Would definitely stay there again.

Thank you for such a lovely stay.

Prospect Lodge is a perfect cottage in a perfect place. Would highly recommend. Kind regards, Samantha & Matt

We enjoyed 4 nights at Prospect Lodge and would stay again.

Ate are Farmers Inn twice and the Chalet for Cumbrian breakfast both delicious. Drinks in the Derwentwater Hotel I'm the lovely grounds. Lovely 1 mile walk into Keswick

Me and my dog really enjoyed our stay at Prospect Lodge.

It was our first time in the Lake District and it was a perfect location a 20 minute walk along a lovely path to Keswick. The property is well kept and cosy with all that I needed. Would definitely reccomend!

Lovely location with so many walks right from the door.

Breakfast in the Chalet just down the road was wonderful. Farmers pub very close as well. Real beer and good food. Property really nice and quirky over three floors. Couldn’t fault it. Weird history with the really small gap between the other buildings to the rear. Small garden to the front caught the sun all day- could do with some plants in the lovely pots as they seemed wasted. Parking sometimes tricky as double yellow lines outside the property but usually a spot close by. All in all a lovely week! Thanks

This was my first stay at Prospect Lodge and it certainly won’t be my last.

I loved everything about this 300 year-old quirky, cosy cottage and its location. It was so enjoyable to wake up to a lovely view – it’s been a while since I slept in a single bed but it was really comfortable, as was the sofa, better than mine at home! I enjoyed having a lounge on the first floor and being able to see those views. My two greyhounds also made themselves at home - having flagstones on the ground floor was great for them; the week was so hot, they’d flop themselves down & stretch out to cool off. A surprise that is not listed was that there is also a Firestick, so I could login with my Amazon account and watch other channels. I had to contact Sykes around a couple of issues, one being how to use said Firestick, the other regarding an issue with the property next door. I had prompt communication with the owner who rapidly resolved these for me. I would have given five stars except for the issue from next door which is no reflection on the property itself. Thank you so much Helen for my introduction to your wonderful cottage!

Been many times to this property.

Usually no comments, however this time radiator in lounge remained cold when heating came on. The assortment of glasses needs updating, a couple chipped. Some of the crockery was still soiled, however after using the dishwasher we can understand why. Probably the most useless dishwasher in the world. Will book again but will take our own glasses this time.

Probably could add internet

The cottage is very basic for the price.

The bathroom door would not shut and a shower curtain would be a good idea. Needs a bit of tlc.

On arrival there wasn’t even a pint of milk for a coffee.

When we went upstairs on the first corner step it threw you off balance and into the corner- we think the step is broken. The bed nearest the window was like sleeping in a crisp packet because of the mattress protector it crackled every time you moved and there’s black mould and torn paper underneath the window in the bedroom. Polystyrene tiles on the ceiling in the downstairs loo and boiler room, the door to the boiler room would not close so this could not contain a fire. There’s no warning sign in place to for the boiler room because as you go through you step up and my husband who is only 5’7” banged his head with some force the first time he went through. The extractor in the bathroom didn’t work and only one light worked in there. There were 6 empty air fresheners doted around the property 4 of which were placed like ornaments on the shelving in the dining area. We know it’s an old property but it could be beautiful and there’s so much wasted space, it’s all worn and very dated. We love the area and as you are aware normally love where we stay but we will be much more careful picking our next accommodation. We are aware that we could have contacted the Keswick office regarding these issues but we did not want to wait in for someone to come and we did not want a stranger in while we were out. The property should have been checked thoroughly before we arrived.

This was a superb property for me.

It had good heating, easy-to-use equipment and central for walking to everything - plus the parking. Things that might help would be a slightly later check-out time as check in at 4pm means you lose almost a day so for people (like my self travelling 6hrs or more) it would be well received. A mini freezer - I was there a week so could have done with this. Internet - although not essential I did work whilst away so it would have completed the cottages 100% for me.

Beautiful location, clean and tidy, but no parking as now double yellow lines where we used to park, still no internet which is a shame, otherwise an enjoyable stay.

This is the second time we have stayed here, the Village situation is good, very easy to walk into Keswick.

Last year the cottage was not as clean as this year so an improvement, but the decor and furniture are a little tired looking. Unfortunately in the bedroom, the matresses are really hard and uncomfortable, so need to be renewed. Also it would be really useful if the owners installed WiFi, most places we stay at have WiFi.

Lovely holiday - cottage was great - I've stayed there before and would be happy to return again.

The weather was great which helped of course !

Nice cottage,good position and very clean.

The only thing I would suggest is a shower the shower curtain is a. hand held one over the bath. This would save a wet slippy floor.

Lovely cottage in walking distance of Keswick.

Views from lounge and bedroom amazing. Very clean and tidy with everything you would need. Probably not suitable for anyone who has problems with stairs.

Little, but perfectly formed !

Despite the lack of onsite parking, (parking on the road outside was convenient and we never had any difficulty finding a space each evening) the place had- or was within easy walking distance of - everything we could have desired. We spent our evenings in the snug little lounge on the second floor but we missed the variety of Freeview stations we were used to, but that seemed to be due to the location (phone signals were a bit hit or miss, too) Kitchen facilities were as good as at home and the (very) local pub and restaurant served excellent meals. Access to buses was very convenient for two concessionary bus pass holders ! We loved it despite the three narrow staircases, and the bath was a real luxury compared with the customary shower. We'll be looking at Sykes Cottages again when we come to plan our holiday for 2024.

We had a lovely stay at Prospect Lodge, and I think this was the third time we have been there.

It is well equipped and cosy. It could do with a handrail on the right hand side from the lounge to the kitchen .

Shame no parking outside as yellow lines now in place, no internet/wi-fi, we always knew this but think now it’s about time it was installed.

Although location and area always amazing.

Believe that the grill is not working.

Shower set up far from ideal. Smells a bit damp.

A lovely country style house.

It was clean and comfortable in the village of Portinscale only 15 mins walk to Keswick. The house is well equipped with everything that you need for self catering. Pub a few minutes walk away and lovely tea room across the road. The only negative was the lack of wifi which we did know about however, we didn't realize how much we rely on it. Very nice stay. Thanks.

We had a very enjoyable stay in this quaint little cottage, it was very warm and cozy.

The stairs were very steep and a lot of them (2 flights) but wasn't a problem for us luckily. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was adequate for me as I love to have a bath and I'm small, but not so much for my husband who likes a shower, as there was only a hand held shower with a low roof

Lovely cottage in great location

Another wonderful stay.

My second time this year. Beautiful village and setting. Cosy and warm. A welcome return!

The owners are clearly doing what they can with the layout of this property and we acknowledge that some things can’t be improved due to the sloped ceilings etc.

The positives: Overall very clean, quirky accommodation with ample goods such as toilet rolls, cloths, washing up liquid, hand wash etc. Great location. Good instructions and no issues getting into the property. Negatives: We couldn’t find anywhere to park to unload on arrival late at night. This was up and down all week, sometimes it was easy to park outside and other times we were way up the road. Needing to kneel in the bath for a shower. We accept that this is the only likely option in this property. The crockery and glasses looked like they’d been hand washed by the previous guests and put away. Some weren’t clean. We ended up leaving a day early as the beds were crippling us. We like a firm mattress but these were beyond a joke. I ended the holiday exhausted with a sore back, hips and shoulder. My partner really struggled with his back after the first night but by day 3 was in agony with his shoulder to the point he couldn’t lift his arm or drive by the end of the week, which has righted itself since we got home. We tried putting blankets under the sheet for him which didn’t do much, but a padded mattress topper may have resolved this. It really took the shine off our trip. The house feels like a compromise due to the parking and shower. We’d have accepted this for the price if the beds were comfortable but sadly it’s unlikely that we will return here again.

We have just returned after the most amazing stay at this beautiful cottage.

Yes, it’s oldie worldly.. but it’s so quaint and quirky and has the most homely home from home feel to it ❤️ We even loved the sit down shower! We can’t wait to stay here again it’s the perfect gateway stay to all the lakes has to offer and we absolutely loved it.

This cottage is not suitable for elderly folk.

No handrails on bottom flight of stairs. Very deep bath making it difficult to get out. Shower would be better.

In a lovely village with easy access to Keswick.

Cottage we felt needed upgrading, issues with taps in kitchen which were very stiff. Bathroom not fit for purpose due to lack of headroom. Downstairs toilet was grim with uneven floor.

A stunning cottage but only two things missing - WiFi and wine glasses

A lovely property very comfortable, stairs are a bit steep, and lack of a phone signal and WiFi was a bit inconvenient but did not stop us having a nice holiday.

The location is excellent for walking and lovely views all round.

Lovely cottage and only a 1 mile walk into Keswick.

Have stayed here before and thoroughly enjoyed it. No problem with parking outside the cottage the whole week. Would recommend staying here.

Very disappointed the log burner did not work as part of my selection process was a log burner Would have preferred a double bed Great location

We have recommended this beautiful, clean and warm cottage to my friends back home.

It has a lovely location only a mile away from Keswick and gorgeous views! It could do with a few up-dates, but overall full of character and Lake District charm. We would not hesitate to stay again in this cottage and encountered no issues during our week's stay. Thank you Maxine and Joshua

This was a very comfortable cottage in a perfect location for exploring the northern area of the Lake District.

The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and well equipped. We were lucky to have decent weather (not always a given in this part of the country) so were able to really enjoy the holiday. The lack of WiFi and poor mobile signal were a minor irritation - but did not distract from our enjoyment.

House was disgustingly unclean.

There was a fly infestation. Skyes did not seem to care at all about this. Would not book with this company again. We ended up cutting the holiday short and leaving because of all this.

We had an excellent stay.

It was very quiet and convenient for parking. You can park in front of the property or in the road facing it. The position is excellent only a mile on foot from the centre of Keswick. The only negative aspect is the difficulty using the mobile phone.

Lovely cottage in a lovely location,

We really loved our holiday at Prospect Lodge.

It was a gem of a find and we would definitely stay again. It was warm and inviting when we arrived late Friday. The place was clean and we had everything we needed. What it lacks in modern style, it more than makes up for In character, charm and wonderful views. The booking was easy and all the instructions were sent before we arrived so there was no chasing for keys or directions. Would highly recommend this little cottage in my favourite part of the world!

The cottage was very clean and in a beautiful location and as a result of these things we had a lovely holiday however as we paid a premium price for the cottage one would expect to be able to get wifi or at least be told that there was no mobile signal in the cottage at all.

We had a lot of rain whilst away and found that there was a leak in both the back where the boiler and toilet was. We had to put a bucket at the kitchen door to catch the water. There was also water coming into the porch down the back wall where we hung our coats and boots so they also became sodden. We also found that the gas fire was not working and ke[t going out. These problems did not spoil our holiday but were unexpected considering the cost of the cottage.

Cottage was lovely well equipped and very comfortable view from bedroom window beautiful, you can see Buttermere and mountains, location spot on, all the brilliant walks you could wish for on your doorstep.

I would book this cottage again.

The cottage itself is lovely and in a great setting.

Extremely clean and a perfect base for a week in the Lakes. It is very difficult to keep dogs on the ground floor where there is no lounge. We spent alot of our time sat at the table in the kitchen and very little in the lounge because of this as the dogs cry when left downstairs. For this reason we would probably not stay at the cottage again as we do not think it is very pet friendly. Maybe if they allowed dogs in the lounge but not the bedroom that would make it much nore comfortable. I would have selected the highest feedback otherwise.

3rd visit.

Will be back in December if not before.

The cottage is in an excellent location in Portinscale, with some lovely walks close by and also a15 minute walk into the bustling town of Keswick.

We stayed at the cottage over the new year week and had a wonderful time going for walks and spending nights out in keswick . The cottage itself was very comfortable set over three floors with lovely views over Derwent water. Wifi in the cottage would've been a plus but not the end of the world . Would definitely book this cottage again ..

Good to see cottage has been decorated.

New television big improvement. New carpets or very good clean?

Rubbish not collected

Once again very clean and comfortable holiday cottage, it really felt like home from home.

Thank you for thinking of the little extras like dish cloths, tea towels, washing up liquid, even salt and pepper and more. We loved our stay and will definitely return.

We booked this cottage as it was advertised as pet friendly and had an enclosed garden.

We always expect that the terms of bringing pets is that they are not allowed in the bedrooms or on furniture and are happy with this. However, this cottage is on 3 floors, the kitchen/diner being the first floor, the lounge on the second, bedroom and bathroom on the top floor. On arrival we found that pets were only allowed on the ground floor and not to go upstairs. This meant our dogs were confined to the kitchen and could not relax with us in the evening in the lounge. The " enclosed garden " was hedges and a wrought iron gate enclosing the steps leading up from the pavement to the entrance to the cottage and so small it was totally unsuitable for the dogs and for us to sit out and relax, especially as the closeness to the pavement meant people with dogs were constantly walking past. The cottage is lovely in itself but we feel you should make it clear in your description that pets will be restricted to the kitchen and that the enclosed garden is also not suitable for dogs. We have rented cottages from Sykes before and have always found them ideal for bringing our dogs with us on holiday so this was a disappointment.

We have stayed here three times.

A very relaxing and pretty cottage in an excellent location. Great stone floor downstairs with a lobby so you can quarantine the muddy wet stuff and keep the upstairs clean. Close to walking, climbing and swimming. You can walk into Keswick. It is very cosy in winter. As is clear from the description, it does not have all bells and whistles like a dishwasher, washing machine and wifi. We found the lack of wifi the only real downside because mobile coverage is poor. But it's such a cute cottage, we come back.

Booked pet friendly cottage only to find notice on table not permitting pets beyond the kitchen!

Not what we booked. Web page needs editing.

A lovely cottage with an outstanding outlook.

Very well equipped for the size. The TV seemed to occasionally play up. I understand the request to keep dogs on the ground floor but this should possibly be made more clear at the time of booking. In my opinion a better solution would be to allow them in the lounge ( not on the furniture ) but not allow them in the bedroom. Overall though a lovely week in a very comfortable and warm cottage.

Great cottage.

Good location, great views. Only a couple of niggles and suggested improvements: The fridge had an opened tin of spagetti left in it and container 'rings' not cleaned. The cooker top was not clean - greasy. You came along after we moved in to supply more tea spoons, replace a broken light bulb and install a missing one - thanks but these should have been in place from day 1 along with a proper clean and check. After 50 years of cottage rental, its unknown to us that pepper and salt are not standardly supplied to a let. Take a lesson from others (eg Airbnb) and suppy a starter/welcome pack with essentials in it (bread, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oil ...... and yes, salt and pepper) and even stretch the expense to a bottle of wine!? The supplied welcome pack was cheap and inadequate. The house would also benefit from kitchen tongs, a cheese grater and vitally WIFI. The TV was low quality (no sound on ITV and dodgy remote), the TV and phone signal strength was poor so decent WIFI on BBand is essential. There's a fibre cabinet just outside the front gate! Not really that dog friendly if the dog has to remain in the kitchen/diner and not allowed into the living room.

Disappointed to see dogs were to be kept on the ground floor only, I wouldn’t class it as a dog friendly property as advertised!

Apart from that, it’s a lovely property, in an ideal location.

Lovely cottage, very comfortable, ideal position, all as described.

Everything you need for a self catering break. My only comment would be that the cottage needs its own keysafe box rather than going into the office .

This cottage is described as dog friendly, which is why we booked it.

We were told right from the start that dogs were NOT allowed on the beds, or indeed any of the furniture, and were not to be left alone in the property. These are usual requirements, and perfectly reasonable, and we would do this anyway, without being told to. What we were NOT TOLD until we arrived there and found the notice on the table, is that dogs must be confined to the "ground floor". At first glance, this doesn`t seem unreasonable, however in practice, due to the layout, it means that we had to shut our dog in the kitchen at all times, and only the kitchen. If we wanted to relax in the lounge, watch TV, have a drink in a comfortable chair instead of a hard kitchen chair, we couldn`t have our dog with us.A " dog friendly" property where the dog can`t be in the lounge?We paid to hire the whole property, but in practice, could not use the lounge area, or have the enjoyment of it.This put something of a damper on our holiday.We are not happy, and feel deceived. We realise that this is the owners choice, it is his property, and it may suit some people, who wouldn`t mind. However, prospective hirers should be told the terms on the write up, so that they know what to expect, and can make an informed choice. We had these terms, previously not mentioned, forced on us on arrival. We holiday with our dog because we want her with us. Had we known from the start that she had to stay shut in the kitchen, and not join us in the evenings, we would never have booked this particular property.

Our second stay here and as fantastic as the last.

We left our dogs water bowl in October and it was still here for us to be able to take back, thank you for that as its on old water bowl from our original Keswick dog Hugo 2006 - 2017. Love this cottage, its so characterful and well appointed and Portinscale is such a lovely place. Will be back again.

What a great wee place!

We have really loved staying in this cosy cottage for the last 5 days. It was warm, well equipped and in a great location. It was so handy to be able to walk in and out of town and easy access to the fells. We really appreciated the quietness of the cottage and village. We would love to come back.

A fab little cottage.

Perfectly situated for our needs! We have loved staying here with easy access to fells and Keswick. Gorgeous views and would love to come back!