Thwaite How

Stayed at Thwaite How for 5 days.

Fantastic location, wonderful garden with the best views. The housekeeping side of it wasn't upto scratch, I did message the owners but had no response. It was freezing inside when we arrived at 4pm as the windows had been left wide open, couple of towels had brown marks on them so we used our own, the bottom of the bin in one of the bedrooms was dirty and full of rust, the carpets / rugs clearly hadn't been hoovered properly as they were covered in bits and fluff, the roller bar in the hoover was absolutely jam packed with hair etc and because of this it can't /doesn't spin round when in operation. The main wall in the dining room had muddy splash marks, the freezer door at the bottom was grubby, cupboards, drawers and wardrobes smelt fusty. Cobwebs in the kitchen cupboard were the sieve was. The stairs are a massive HAZARD & DANGEROUS, we knew the style before we booked but didnt realise how slippery they were, not good for dogs or small children. Don't get me wrong we had a fabulous time, the location was 10/10. The lack of service from your cleaners unfortunately let the property down! I sent photos along with my message to the owners on WhatsApp but like I mentioned, I've had no response.

I stayed at the cottage the night before my wedding with my daughters and bridesmaids.

The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The bathroom mirror is great for doing makeup! Garden was beautiful but the weather didnt permit us to use it. The only trouble we had was people finding the place (florist/photographer/family members). Other than a sign on the track up to the farm there isnt much can be done about that.

Lovely house with plenty of room and everything we needed.

Everything worked well. We appreciated the range of things to make a proper fire (kindling etc). Cushions, rugs and mats all smelled of dog which was a bit off-putting when trying to relax, think they could do with a wash.

We have stayed in lots of homes over many years (and let out more than one of our own too).

But we consider Thwaite How one of the very best. Top quality. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Nothing too much trouble for the owners. Excellent holiday home. The setting and views are amazing and we had a wonderful week in the house, and hope to return at some stage. Five Star. 10 out of 10! Recommend to anyone. Thank you.

We have stayed many times.

The cottage is a lovely Lakeland home from home. It is ideally located for fell walking and for bus routes. The garden has great views. We will be coming back.

Absolutely fabulous property, perfect for our needs, including the dog.

Close to a Tea Rooms and Pubs plus easy access with bus into Keswick. Able to do many walks from the house. Onto down side is the local pub is currently closed and no cafeitere or coffee making facilities in the accomodation.

This is a beautiful cottage.

Amazing garden. Comfy beds. Great wifi and smart TV for those rainy days in front of a film. Wonderful open fire with fuel provided. Comfy beds. Could do with some modernisation in terms of shower and furniture. But a really good base for us fell walkers.

The location makes this cottage superb for walkers.

Excellent, modest-scale property,comfortable, cosy even in winter (with central heating supplemented by open fire, with copious supply of logs and coal). Large enough garden with pleasant view. The property is extremely difficult to find, down winding, extremely narrow, back alleys, and barely has room for any parking except tiny car. National Trust car park nearby (free parking for NT members), or village hall parking. Would readily stay again.

What’s not to like: a gorgeous, cosy cottage, set in beautiful surroundings with excellent access to stunning walks and a fantastic pub 150 footsteps away!

We loved Thwaite How with its characterful rooms, lovely furniture and fittings, warmth, space, usefulness and comfort. It was perfect for our two teenage children and us. Space to store away walking gear, a great kitchen, a spacious bathroom, nice bedrooms and plentiful living space to spread out in. Warm, comfortable and beautifully kept; just what’s needed as a base for a Lakeland adventure!

We had a very relaxing and comfortable stay at Thwaite How.

The garden was ideal to both sit in and let our collie out into without her escaping to explore! Next door’s collie seems to be a regular visitor to the garden by the way, especially first thing in the morning. Otherwise it was a great base to head off for walks and the Yew Tree was a great destination for an early evening stroll.

We loved our weeks stay at Thwaite How.

The property is spacious and comfortable with a nice garden. There are lovely walks nearby and Keswick is well worth a visit. If you like beautiful scenery, nice walks and watersports I recommend this property. There is also an interesting tour of local slate mines in the area.

Really nice and comfortable cottage surrounded by amazing views.

Direct access to hills and river streams for walking. Cottage has everything needs for family and clean and tidy . Nice decent size garden. Garage was more than enough to park medium size car. Needs some skills. Everyone enjoy our time in Thwaite house. 100% recommend. Thank you.

Great cottage in the best location for some good hikes and the entertainment available at Honister.

Hope to come again

Lovely homely cottage with excellent facilities, easy access to lots of walks for all abilities.

We have a landcruiser which we easily parallel parked in front of the garage with just a few manoeuvres. Will definately visit again, thank you.

Excellent cosy cottage with good facilities.

The weather was typical Borrowdale weather, with some localised flooding, but the cottage always provided a warm retreat. There was plenty of logs and coal supplied to keep the fire warm and the radiators always kept the temperature comfortable. We had 6 adults and two dogs but never found the cottage too small. One room is small with bunk beds but I'm 6ft and managed a decent night's kip. The garden is secure and has great views, would be excellent for a summer BBQ. We had three vehicles with us including a campervan and didn't find parking in the local area difficult. Hopefully will return in the near future.

Great location, although view somewhat blocked by adjacent buildings.

Quaint cottage; accomodation tight for six, particularly kitchen. Stairs need care. Night storage not ideal, and hot water ran out. No good areas for drying wet walking gear. Both waste bins full; can't have been emptied for some weeks. Excellent dog-friendly garden. Good local cafe. Parking and access for cars is poor; village car park does not allow overnight parking, so listing should be amended accordingly. Why not knock down the garage, replacing with car port (there is space for two cars) and extended kitchen.

A absolutely stunning location and a beautiful home.

Very convenient for the tea shop and the lovely walks. Had a lovely time. Thank you. The only drawback was the parking. Really hard to get in and out of the garage and made everything a bit stressful.

Great cottage , ideally situated for exploring the borrowdale valley.

Parking tight , but this is covered in the advert. I found it easier to pull in tight to the garage rather than park in it. Garden enclosed and a lovely spot to enjoy a few moments of relaxation. Kitchen is well equipped but ensure you stock up on way to rosthwaite as the nearest shop is in keswick , a 20 min drive, although the flock inn does sell some essentials. 2 pubs within walking distance . Overall thwaite howe is a comfortable well equipped cottage . 2 fair sized double bed rooms and a smaller room with bunkbeds. Ideal for a young family or small group of adults. Living room comfortable with ample seating for 4- 5 adults. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at thwaite howe. Only holiday cottage I have rented where there was no welcome pack - not that this is essential but would be a nice touch .

A comfortable little cottage which was a very happy base for a lovely holiday.

We particularly enjoyed watching the garden birds. The parking space is very small

This was a very pleasant cottage with a lovely little enclosed garden.

There was plenty of space for two of us plus small dog. I am sure it would have been okay for four, but six might have been a bit of a push, especially in the rather small dining room. The location in the hamlet of Rosthwaite in the beautiful Borrowdale valley is wonderful. Disappointingly, unlike many of the rental properties we have visited, there was no welcome pack, not even a couple of tea bags and a drop of milk for a cuppa after a long journey. Remember to take your own, However the property has one very big drawback, the on-site parking. Although the instructions blithely say you can park in the adjoined garage, this is in fact a VERY tight space even for our relatively compact car, with stone walls very close indeed and severely restricting turning space to get in and out. I would only recommend this for drivers who are very confident to manoeuvre their vehicle in unfamiliar and intimidating tight spaces. There is however a small car park a short distance away if you are content to park off site. This should be made clearer on the property details rather than simply promising on site parking. Sadly for us continual worry about the parking rather marred what would otherwise have been a lovely holiday.

The cottage is beautiful and in lovely location, could do with comfortable seating for six when relaxing in the evening.

The car parking was really difficult, as so snug and not really suitable for a big car.

Great location, fabulous open fire and comfy bed, well equipped cottage.

Staircase was a bit slippery and not the cleanest cottage but we thoroughly enjoyed our stay Thank you