Scalegill House | Keswick | Scalegill | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Chris
November 2023

“We had the best weeks holiday at Scalegill.”

Poppy the dog really loved the huge garden which is completely secure and full of high quality sniffs (rabbits) We found the property spotless and really homely.free standing bath in the top room was a real luxury too. had the pleasure of meeting John the owner with lovely Zeppy the dog. John was really lovely and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We will be back!!! Jo, Chris & Poppy X

Poppy the dog really loved the huge garden which is completely secure and full of high quality sniffs (rabbits) We found the property spotless and really homely.free standing bath in the top room was a real luxury too. had the pleasure of meeting John the owner with lovely Zeppy the dog. John was really lovely and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We will be back!!! Jo, Chris & Poppy X

- Chris, November 2023
Robert October 2023

“We had a wonderful family week with our grand daughter, her parents and two dogs in this Cumbrian Farmhouse and we all loved it.”

The location and all the facilities were perfect for us and it was a new area of the Lakes for us to explore. The kitchen was light, bright and very well equipped. The sitting / dining room was generous and the log burner was a delight. The wifi was not always at full strength but this could be the numbers of people using it. We will definitely be back as even the weather behaved during our stay.

- Robert, October 2023
Jenny October 2023

“We are repeat bookers for a reason; Scalegill is a great property in a great location with all the amenities you could need.”

Thank you for another lovely stay.

- Jenny, October 2023
Trisha September 2023

“Everything about the property was excellent.”

The only criticism is that both ensuites had baths and no walk in shower. However the shower at the back of the boot room was excellent. Other than that no fault could be found at property

- Trisha, September 2023
Deirdre September 2023

“This was a 4 star property but I would give it 5.”

Just wished I had longer. It was very isolated but we like that. Would definitely recommend.

- Deirdre, September 2023
Scott August 2023

“Fantastic location and property for exploring the Lakes.”

Everything you need is there and more, we had a brilliant stay. The garden is safe and secure for dogs with lovely scenery all around you. The owner is so welcoming and friendly. We have already booked to come back next year.

- Scott, August 2023
Dean August 2023

“Fantastic stay thank you.”

Hopefully we will be back to stay next year. Excellent spot to explore the Northern side of the Lakes. Small maintenance issue which was resolved quickly. There is a bridal way going past the house and through the farm but caused no issues for us. The grounds are excellent and the sunsets amazing from the comfort of the garden. The garden is secure for dogs to roam free which is a bonus. Walks from the farm mean no car needed to have an adventure.

- Dean, August 2023
Janet July 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay at Scalegill House.”

The house and garden is lovely, very clean and well-maintained.

- Janet, July 2023
Cat June 2023

“An amazing property that you can tell has been a labour of love.”

The property ticked all our boxes and it's secluded location amongst the sheep make it blissful for relaxing in. The two dogs loved being able to run around in the garden whilst we relaxed with a glass after long hikes. The Wi-Fi was hit and miss at times but did not stop us from being able to research our next days adventures.

- Cat, June 2023
Peter June 2023

“Beautiful House, very well kept, very clean and comfortable.”

The kitchen had every appliance and piece of equipment to cook for 6 people. Shower, fab bath and bathroom were very well equipped and relaxing. Fantastic views from the house, sunsets were beautiful. Loved the birds and watching the rabbits. The owner and his dogs were very welcoming and helpful with local knowledge. Will definitely be on our list for next year.

- Peter, June 2023
Margaret April 2023

“Wonderful place to stay, a real haven that we have enjoyed immensely once again.”

This is a great location with terrific views of Skiddaw and near the quieter parts of the Lakes. Thank you so much! Did not want to leave!

- Margaret, April 2023
Jeremy March 2023

“Scalegill House is a wonderful place to stay and we couldn't recommend it highly enough.”

We loved the space, the comfort, the fact that the kitchen was so well equipped, the cosy warmth of woodburner and heating, the location and the enclosed garden for dogs. We've had an amazing time and will definitely be looking to return.

- Jeremy, March 2023
Shelli March 2023

“What an absolute amazing time we had in scalegill house we did not expect to ...”

What an absolute amazing time we had in scalegill house we did not expect to enjoy this stay no where near as much as we did what an absolute idyllic beautiful amazing place can't wait to book again John is such an interesting knowledgeable man thank you so much John and Trish THANK YOU

- Shelli, March 2023
Kathy February 2023

“We really loved the cottage, it was perfect in every way.”

However, I was really disappointed to see that Lakelovers is owned by Skyes Cottages. I will never book through Sykes Cottages again after the terrible customer service and the way they treated customers and owners during covid. Saying that, I can't praise the lovely cottage enough. It was so lovely,

- Kathy, February 2023
David December 2022

“We arrived as darkness was falling on a cold December day.”

On arrival, we were greeted by the owner who had not only ensured that the central heating was on but had lit the enormous log burner in the lounge! Christmas decorations created a lovely atmosphere. Despite very cold weather outside we had a cosy week in this well equipped house. Would definitely book again.

- David, December 2022
Fiona October 2022

“Scalegill house was a beautiful property, we went with a group of 5 for my birthday along with my dog, the house exceeeded our expectations, it was so spacious with a mixture of traditional and modern, the fire was beautiful with unlimited wood and everything you needed in the utility to wash and dry muddy wet clothes, the house was well equipped with everything you need and more, from the large beautiful secure garden perfect for my dog,to the massive deep freestanding bath in the loft suite, everything was so clean and fresh, had the pleasure of meeting John the owner, top guy with a great sense of humour and told us all about himself his family and the history of the house.”

The area is so peaceful but close enough for the nearest town of Keswick, also the lakes distillery just down the road is a must, £18 for the hour tour and tasting was an absolute bargain. Catbells wasn’t to far if your into climbing which we were and you’re not far from derwent water for a wild swim ! Central lakes is about an hours drive but we all had cars so was perfect, all in all 10 out of 10, thoroughly recommended and would love to go back. Fiona, Bear

- Fiona, October 2022
Laurence October 2022

“Great property in a great location.”

Owner was really pleasant and helpful. Will stay again

- Laurence, October 2022
Jane September 2022

“Absolutely fantastic place to stay.”

The photos on the website don't perhaps fully do the property justice and we did miss the driveway on arrival (a minor issue for us in daylight, but some reference in the directions to the lodge sign might help others in the dark). However, this property is incredibly comfortable and spacious, superbly equipped and in stunning surroundings with a brilliant secure garden for the dog. We had an amazing week's holiday staying here, thank you

- Jane, September 2022
Stephen September 2022

“A lovely, clean, spacious and well equipped property, set in a gorgeous location.”

We’ve stayed in many properties within the Lake District and this is definitely one of our favourites. It was all of the things mentioned in my first sentence and we even had good weather! It was also nice to meet the owner, John and have a couple of chats with him. Got the impression that nothing would have been too much trouble, if we had needed to contact him? Would definitely recommend Scalegill House.

- Stephen, September 2022
Sharon August 2022

“We love the property but the lack of WiFi may stop us staying again ?”

- Sharon, August 2022
Elizabeth July 2022

“An amazing property and it is clear that the owner has put lots of thought into guest comfort.”

Much larger than we expected from the listing and we really enjoyed our stay there. A very quiet, comfortable and well equipped house, with lovely views.

- Elizabeth, July 2022
Jill May 2022

“A lovely comfortable spacious property.”

Was a little cold when we arrived but were able to run the heating. The gardens were lovely and we spent most evenings outside enjoying the sunshine. Great location for exploring the Northern Lakes We had a young child and two dogs with us. The open plan was lovely but a stair gate would have really helped in stopping the child from going up the stairs and from ensuring the dogs stayed downstairs.

- Jill, May 2022
Rachel April 2022

“We loved the cottage tastfully decorated good kitchen comfy beds and sofas nice ...”

We loved the cottage tastfully decorated good kitchen comfy beds and sofas nice log fie and lovely garden and surroundings 3 things to improve our stay would be a) if we could have organised a box of provisions somehow b) if there could be a shower over the bath in the bathroom c) Wifi

- Rachel, April 2022
John Stephen March 2022

“Outside of the property was ideal for our dog with a good secure garden Inside- I thought the lounge was dark and gloomy unlike your description photo and there was some cleaning issues- kitchen - dirty fridge door shelve left with white bits on it (?”

) and a disgusting grease filled grill tray was not a welcoming site. Also had to wash all the pan lids before we could use. Also noted that clean glasses had been placed on dirty glass shelves in both bathrooms. Finally the bed we tried was so hard it hurt . Gold standard?

- John Stephen, March 2022
Margo February 2022

“Beautiful property with amazing garden for dogs.”

Owner couldn’t have been more welcoming having wood burner lit for our arrival with Prosecco and milk in fridge. The only downside to this fantastic large house was lack of WiFi. Josie.

- Margo, February 2022
Julia December 2021

“Lovely house & area.”

Great for outdoors stuff or just chilling. The house was very comfortable had everything a person needs. Nice touch was a bottle of Prosecco & milk in fridge as a welcome. Meet owner on last day & seems a very nice man, who, although we didn’t need to contact throughout stay would be very amiable if a person needed to contact. I would stay there again without hesitation & would highly recommend.

- Julia, December 2021
Catherine November 2021

“Very comfortable, home from home.”

Fantastic facilities and equipment. Owner was happy for us to use as many logs as we needed.

- Catherine, November 2021
Jon October 2021

“A really fabulous farmhouse with excellent facilities.”

Beautiful remote location and lovely hosts.

- Jon, October 2021
Sue September 2021

“Beautiful farmhouse, with a fab enclosed garden.”

Nice and quiet with lots of good walks nearby.

- Sue, September 2021
Bryony August 2021

“Gorgeous house, photos don’t do it justice.”

Garden is just incredible for family and dog! No WiFi which should be listed and made clear in the info but wasn’t an issue for us.

- Bryony, August 2021
Jackie August 2021

“Great cottage, lovely location too.”

Owner was very helpful, will definitely come back to stay there again!

- Jackie, August 2021
Peter August 2021

“Excellent stay.”

House was spacious , garden excellent. All the facilities you could want. Gas bbq. Very clean and comfortable. Will be booking again

- Peter, August 2021
Sharon July 2021

“It's a Lovely cottage in a great location”

- Sharon, July 2021
Sue April 2021

“What a lovely spacious house in a tranquil location, had everything we needed and more, comfortable beds, quality furnishings, great enclosed garden for the dogs and very friendly owners.”

- Sue, April 2021
Mr Read Jul 2019

“Scalegill house is a hidden gem, and if it weren't for the fact we have used Lakelovers before and found this on your website we would never have found it.”

a short drive from Keswick and loads of other walks and lakes, immaculate inside and out and loved the place. Highly recommend a visit

- Mr Read, Jul 2019

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Summary

Set over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite feature bath, basin and WC, 1 x king sized double (zip/link which can be made into twins by prior request, they will be made as double unless specified otherwise), 1 x second floor king-size double
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC, second floor bathroom with feature bath, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility/boot room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Conservatory
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV
Fuel and power inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 3 cars
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Please specify how the zip & link bed should be configured, it will be made as double unless specified otherwise
Sorry, no smoking
Note: This property is located down a single farm track
WIFi now included

The property

Located on the site of a building dating back to the 14th Century Scalegill House, close to Lake Bassenthwaite, is s a traditional Lakeland longhouse with incredible history. The remnants of Roman forts can be found on the surrounding hills and with views to Skiddaw it is well positioned for exploring right from the door. Keswick, Cockermouth and Carlisle are all within 15 miles providing some great day trips out and several great pubs are only a short drive away including the Castle Inn which has an excellent reputation for great food. Scalegill is located at the end of a private farm track and is built on a north south direction as with all traditional longhouses meaning you can enjoy the sun all day and catch some incredible sunsets from the garden. The property has been thoughtfully re-developed and has been completely rebuilt from the ground up, the space had been very well utilised and offers excellent social space for friends and families. Accommodation In detail The Kitchen has a lovely country feel and features solid wood work surfaces, n electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave and a large double American style fridge freezer. An excellent coffee percolator will make brew time a lot more enjoyable, a large family dining table to seat the whole household is set under velux windows making this a light and bright room. From the kitchen you enter the luxurious lounge with is ideal for socialising in the evening over dinner or relax on the leather suite set in front of an enormous log burner and smart TV. The lounge leads onto a lovely conservatory / sun room which would be a lovely spot for a morning coffee with the weekend papers or a good book. A convenient shower room and toilet with lovely slate floors is located on the ground floor adjacent to the boot room, so it is ideal when returning from a muddy walk or a ride out on the mountain bikes. The boot room offers plenty of space for boots, coats, outdoor gear and secure storage for bikes and a handy utility area is equipped with sink and washer/drier. There are three bedrooms to choose from. On the first floor there is a bright and airy suite with comfortable king size bed, dressing room and smart shower room. The pretty second room can be presented either as a kingsize double of twin beds (please specify when booking). On the top floor of the house and set into the eves is a very spacious suite with lots of character with wooden beams and solid wood floors. Presented with a welcoming kingsize bed there is a lovely reading area looking out across the fields and it is complemented by a spectacular signature bathroom with double free standing feature bath. Back outside there is plenty of space for children to play with a large lawned garden and a spacious gravel patio with outdoor furniture. The cottage offers private parking for three cars. Location Set in the beautiful and peaceful north lakes this pretty party of the Lake District has a traditional feel with miles of drystone walls and farmland. Nearby you will find Lakes such as Bassenthwaite and Overwater and the striking Northern Fells of Skiddaw and Blencathra. The area benefits from being quieter and less commercialised than some of the other Lakeland towns and villages yet is only a short drive to the popular market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth As you explore this beautiful beautiful and tranquil part of the Lakes, look out for the ospreys soaring high above Bassenthwaite, enjoy a visit to the Lakes Distillery, explore the networks of paths that criss-cross the area, choose from a great selection of local country pubs and relax and unwind in the one of the most peaceful corners of the Lake District. For those wanting the high fells, the summits of Blencathra and Skiddaw are within easy reach and the nearby Whinlatter Forest is the popular destination of choice for those looking for some of the best mountain bike trails in the country.

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

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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.

Located down a single farm track. The beds will be made as double unless specified otherwise.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had the best weeks holiday at Scalegill.”

“We had a wonderful family week with our grand daughter, her parents and two dogs in this Cumbrian Farmhouse and we all loved it.”

“We are repeat bookers for a reason; Scalegill is a great property in a great location with all the amenities you could need.”

“Everything about the property was excellent.”

“This was a 4 star property but I would give it 5.”

“Fantastic location and property for exploring the Lakes.”

“Fantastic stay thank you.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at Scalegill House.”

“An amazing property that you can tell has been a labour of love.”

“Beautiful House, very well kept, very clean and comfortable.”

“Wonderful place to stay, a real haven that we have enjoyed immensely once again.”

“Scalegill House is a wonderful place to stay and we couldn't recommend it highly enough.”

“What an absolute amazing time we had in scalegill house we did not expect to ...”

“We really loved the cottage, it was perfect in every way.”

“We arrived as darkness was falling on a cold December day.”

“Great property in a great location.”

“Absolutely fantastic place to stay.”

“A lovely, clean, spacious and well equipped property, set in a gorgeous location.”

“We love the property but the lack of WiFi may stop us staying again ?”

“An amazing property and it is clear that the owner has put lots of thought into guest comfort.”

“A lovely comfortable spacious property.”

“We loved the cottage tastfully decorated good kitchen comfy beds and sofas nice ...”

“Outside of the property was ideal for our dog with a good secure garden Inside- I thought the lounge was dark and gloomy unlike your description photo and there was some cleaning issues- kitchen - dirty fridge door shelve left with white bits on it (?”

“Beautiful property with amazing garden for dogs.”

“Lovely house & area.”

“Very comfortable, home from home.”

“A really fabulous farmhouse with excellent facilities.”

“Beautiful farmhouse, with a fab enclosed garden.”

“Gorgeous house, photos don’t do it justice.”

“Great cottage, lovely location too.”

“Excellent stay.”

“It's a Lovely cottage in a great location”

“What a lovely spacious house in a tranquil location, had everything we needed and more, comfortable beds, quality furnishings, great enclosed garden for the dogs and very friendly owners.”

“Scalegill house is a hidden gem, and if it weren't for the fact we have used Lakelovers before and found this on your website we would never have found it.”

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The property

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About the location

KESWICK