Castle Lodge

This was the best cottage any of us had ever stayed in.

The facilities were great and the place just oozes character. The situation is superb and our car never moved all week long. We're already making plans to return

A fantastic stay in a beautiful cottage.

Out of the way. Views on all sides and everything you needed and more inside. Parking and no need to drive, walks on the doorstep. The owner goes out her way to help if you need anything. Will definitely go back. Thankyou Carly and family.

Stayed at Castle lodge over the new year when temperatures were well below freezing outside so it was good to have a warm cottage to come home to.

The cottage is old style accommodation with lots of character whilst being comfortable and warm. Its well equipped and ideal if you self cater. Excellent walks from the door but only 20 minutes from Keswick. We would return.

A gem of a cottage both for the cottage and its amenities and also for its location.

The cottage is quirky but is really comfortable, you have all the amenities you need and the cottage is clean, tidy and welcomes pets. The location is perfect, you do not need to drive anywhere as many walks start and end at the cottage or you can use th local buses. WE ahve already booked again for 2026!

Great place to see one of the best valleys in the lakes Plenty of walks right out side the door!

Down side if there is one, some of the cottage equipment is a little dated having said that every thing was clean and tidy. If your looking for a place to a drink and a bite to eat try the YHA just over the bridge from the cottage found it to late in our weeks stay but I would give A 5 out of 5 for value . Over all a great place to stay

Lovely old cottage, very clean, comfortable and ideal location for walking from the cottage.

Amazing location, with access to a lovely variety of walking either from the door and or via the close bus route.

Great food at the local Langstrath inn too . Well equipped kitchen and comfy lounge, we loved to porch for shedding muddy boots ,coats etc. Little garden was a lovely sun trap and we enjoyed our breakfasts outside listening to the new born lambs and birds The amount of ornaments may not be to everyone’s taste and we struggled with the beds finding them quite hard( and we enjoy a firm mattress) Overall however this is a lovely find in a lovely location …would stay again

Our second time staying at Castle Lodge and it feels like home.

It’s the most stunning location and such a comfortable and well equipped house. We are so grateful to be able to stay there and hope to be back again.

Castle Lodge is a really special cottage.

It is full of character, warm, cosy and comfortable. The owner, Joanne, is very welcoming and helpful. It is very dog friendly and the garden is fully enclosed. The surroundings are peaceful and breathtakingly beautiful. It is close enough to Keswick in one direction and Buttermere in the other. You can walk straight from the door if you prefer not to take the car, but would need supplies if you choose to do this. We feel rested and refreshed.

Such a lovely cottage.

So warm and comfortable. Loved the quirkiness. As soon as we waled through the door we felt that the cottage wrapped itself around us and gave us a big hug. You need to bear in mind that elements of it date back to the 1600’s so not everything worked as you expected it to, but you get used to it. We loved the location of the cottage with so many walks from the door and close proximity to the river so the dogs never had muddy paws. So much through given to our 4 legged friends with towels, dog bowls, covers for settee so they also felt at home. Will be back for certain.

A super cosy cottage, clean, well equipped and wonderfully warm.

The only small detail we found was , no heater in the en-suite bathroom, but this was counter balanced by leaving the door open. All in all a wonderful cottage in a beautiful location, highly recommended

Great property and we will be back!

Nicely quirky, comfortable, nice and spacious and with all we needed in amenties. Great location with loads of walks from the door and great views all round with a cuppa outside. Owners made you feel welcome with some milk and biscuits and bird feeders were all filled when we arrived. We recommend the Langstrath Country Inn for ale and great food and the Flock Inn tearoom for a great cuppa.

Wonderful cottage, characterful, eccentric, beautiful inside and out, with everything you could need - great attention to detail!

Eclectic comfortable cottage.

The location is amazing with plenty of walks from the door and pubs. The cottage has everything and whilst it's not modernised at all it has everything you need. We really enjoyed the stay here but the property might not be everyone's taste.

A beautiful, charming cottage set in beautiful scenery.

I recommend that potential customers disregard the previous negative review. The cottage is surprisingly spacious, cosy, and with it dating back to the 1600s it is a unique place to stay. The kitchen large and sufficient for cooking for large groups. We really appreciated the owner setting-up both fires for us before our arrival. There are lots of lovely walks nearby and Keswick is a short drive away. Highly recommend!

Great location for Coast to Coast walk.

However property description requires amendment. Conservatory is actually a porch. Low ceilings and beams make the house uncomfortable for anyone above 5 ft 7 - my husband is 6 ft and spent entire week continually bending. Entrance to bedrooms 2 and 3 only 5 ft clearance. En-suite completely unventilated. No fan operating plus saniflo system on toilet made loud grinding noise on each flush, also drain aroma made it unpleasant to use. King Mattress requires replacement as unable to support two adults. Kitchen very dated and in poor condition aside from fridge freezer. Lounge - unable to use as settees gave off smoke aroma so used the only two comfortable chairs in the house in the kitchen diner. We are on holiday and not there to carry out property inspections and thus refuse to inform owners whilst there. We appreciate the rental cost for the property is lower than elsewhere in borrowdale but there must be minimum standards and in our view Castle Lodge does not meet them.

A beautiful location, in a traditional, beamed cottage.

The cottage is old fashioned and quirky, but has everything you need, with stunning views and a log fire! We felt right at home and relaxed! Board games and dvd player along with a GameCube are provided to keep the kids amused. Good WiFi kept us connected, as there is no phone signal in the valley. There is a washing machine and drier in an outhouse. The conservatory and small garden are peaceful and a great place for soaking in the Borrowdale views. A short walk to the Riverside where we saw lots of local wildlife. Short walk to lovely teashop and local pubs. Plenty of valley or hill walks accessible from the door. We will definitely be back!

Totally satisfied with the property and the facilities.

Superb quiet location with 360 degree beautiful views. Plenty of excellent walks from the cottage. Excellent all round choice and highly likely that will return.

We liked the holiday cottage, it's very quirky, great walks from the house.

A lovely cottage, lots of character and it really feels like a home from home.

Stunning scenery and perfect location. Very friendly owner. We really enjoyed our stay, it was so relaxing and we would love to come back again.

We really enjoyed our stay here.

It is slightly quirky being a very old cottage that has been extended at some point, but we loved it for that. It is full of character, very homely and comfy. The location is brilliant. It is really quiet so you feel surrounded by nature. The perfect spot for exploring Borrowdale on foot or by bus, we only used the car to do food shopping in Keswick. The owner is really friendly and welcoming. Thank you for an incredibly relaxing 2 weeks!

A uniquely characterful and brilliantly situated cottage.

A great cottage, in a great location.

Lovely old cottage in the most beautiful valley in Lakeland.

Quiet and peaceful with spectacular views. Walks from the door. Had a great holiday would recommend.

A very comfortable and cosy cottage, in the perfect location for walking, with plenty of space for 6 adults.

There was plenty of wood, coal and lighters for the fire and the kitchen had all the utensils and items you would need. It was 16 years since we last visited Castle Lodge, we won't leave it as long next time.

Lovely property, full of character but mind your heads, there are some low beams.

Fantastic location for walking, and good food to eat out locally. Owner very helpful. What more could you want?

All I need to say is that this is the 3rd time we've stayed at Castle Lodge, and we'll be back!

Lovely stay in fabulous cottage, the pictures don’t do it justice.

Very well equipped, if you’ve forgotten something it’s probably already there. Garden is a sun trap however we did visit during a heatwave as I don’t think ive ever been to the lakes and it not rain. Was nice watching the birds after a long day of walking. Nice complimentary pack of biscuits and pint of milk on arrival and phone call from Joanne (owner) with some useful info on local walks and plunge pool. Overall we all had a great time.

Fabulous cottage in a great location.

Full of character with 2 living spaces and great views.

All of our family absolutely loved this cottage.

It was warm and cosy with a lovely open fire which was actually lit for us when we arrived. The location was stunning and there are lots of opportunities for walks direct from the cottage without having to drive. Would definitely book again.

Very good base to explore Borrowdale from with an excellent location of property and a pleasure to spend time in accomadation with comfort and warmth throughout would not hesitate to highly recommend.

Our 2nd time at Castle Lodge, the first being a long weekend in February for Storm Ciara!

This time the weather was perfect, which combined with the very comfortable and quiet cottage made for a great week Castle Lodge is in a perfect location for countless walks, involving either no or minimal driving

The location was excellent, and was a cosy place to sit out Storm Ciara!

Recommend you stock up in Keswick before arrival, as there's nothing local (The Youth Hostel will sell some milk if caught short)

The cottage had lots of character and was very comfortable.

We liked having the separate dining room with a couple of armchairs in.

Love the fact that there was extra equipment such as torches and umbrellas and extra kitchen equipment.

House was comfortable and homely and very convenient for plenty of walks. Only complaint was that the oven was dirty.