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Stunning landscape
Get cosy by the wood burner
Contemporary decor
Lounge/diner
Conservatory
Relax and unwind
Finishing touches
Relax and enjoy a coffee
Kitchen
Light filled space
Contemporary feel
King-size bedroom
Accessed by 3 steps down
Pretty decoration
Get a good night sleep
En-suite
Twin bedroom
Shower room
Tranquil location
View towards the property
Shared gardens
Unfenced, deep pond
Stunning local views
Extensive shared gardens
Fancy a hike to the summt of Skiddaw?
Perfect for the adventurous
1 / 26  Stunning landscape
2 / 26  Get cosy by the wood burner
3 / 26  Contemporary decor
4 / 26  Lounge/diner
5 / 26  Conservatory
6 / 26  Relax and unwind
7 / 26  Finishing touches
8 / 26  Relax and enjoy a coffee
9 / 26  Kitchen
10 / 26  Light filled space
11 / 26  Contemporary feel
12 / 26  King-size bedroom
13 / 26  Accessed by 3 steps down
14 / 26  Pretty decoration
15 / 26  Get a good night sleep
16 / 26  En-suite
17 / 26  Twin bedroom
18 / 26  Shower room
19 / 26  Tranquil location
20 / 26  View towards the property
21 / 26  Shared gardens
22 / 26  Unfenced, deep pond
23 / 26  Stunning local views
24 / 26  Extensive shared gardens
25 / 26  Fancy a hike to the summt of Skiddaw?
26 / 26  Perfect for the adventurous

Garth Cottage

Keswick, Lake District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Luxury
Apartment
Towels included
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Overview
Property code: LCC19

This elegant garden apartment, surrounded by spectacular mountainous scenery, sleeps four guests, making it perfect for a couples’ retreat or small family getaway. The beautiful property is just 1.5 miles from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake, where you’ll find calm waterside walks, secluded shingle beaches and a state-of-the-art distillery and bistro.

The ground-floor apartment has elegance and style in abundance. Enter via the conservatory – a fabulous spot to curl up with a book overlooking the garden – and into the spacious lounge/diner. This gorgeous area really makes the most of the period features, with striking exposed beams adorning the ceiling. In the corner, a wood burner crackles, and soft lighting creates a peaceful ambience; pour yourself a glass of wine and sink into the plush sofas or relax in the window seat. At the end of the day, retreat to one of the two gorgeous bedrooms, one of which is accessed via three steps down. Outside, explore the extensive shared grounds, comprising lawns, terraces, an unfenced pond and a small stream.

The property sits in the shadow of Skiddaw, one of England’s highest mountains. If you’re feeling adventurous, pull on your walking boots and climb the 931 metres to the summit. The views from the top are some of the best in all the north-western lakes and on a clear day, you can see the Isle of Man and the hills of Galloway. Beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the area’s quieter bodies of water and also one of the shallowest, making it perfect for wild swimming. Pack a picnic and find your own little beach – which you’ll likely have all to yourself – and spend an unforgettable day splashing in and out of the water and soaking up the serenity of this spectacular beauty spot.

Please note there is a refundable £150 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 twin (can be made up as a super-king by request at the point of booking)
  • En-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC to the master bedroom
  • Shower room with shower and WC
  • Smart TV/DVD, iPod dock, and DAB radio
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Bed linen, towels, electric and heating included
  • Regret no pets
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shops and pubs 2 miles

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geraldine 23rd July 2021

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Reviewed by Lynn 25th June 2021

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Wonderful location and fantastically equipped holiday rental. Views from property grounds are the best in the lake district. Ideal location for MTB, hiking and fishing all without using the car.

Reviewed by Gareth 18th June 2021

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Everyone mentions the fantastic views, and quite right too, as sitting on the benches in various parts of the well maintained garden is a highlight of the property. Very well equipped apartment & we especially enjoyed sitting in the conservatory which benefits from underfloor heating which made it a lovely spot whatever the Lake District weather waRead mores! Hide

Reviewed by James 4th June 2021

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Reviewed by Colin 21st May 2021

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Reviewed by Karen 14th May 2021

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Such an attractive and comfortable apartment with fabulous views. It was a joy to sit and enjoy the views from the lovely gardens with a glass of wine in the evening. Hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Mark 30th April 2021

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A nice quite, spacious and well fitted-out property in a very pleasant location. While the view from the communal garden is amazing, as the property is round the side of the main building, the view from inside (and natural light) are a little limited.

Reviewed by Helen 16th April 2021

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Garth Cottage is in fact part of the ground floor of a larger property, but do not let that deter you. It is in a lovely location with fabulous views across the valley looking south to the hills and peaks south of Keswick. The grounds a delight to relax in with several areas from which to enjoy the view and have a drink. The accommodation itself isRead more very comfortable with a large main room with high ceiling and some old features. It is comfortable, well maintained, equipped and furnished. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 30th October 2020

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Reviewed by Stuart 9th October 2020

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This was a fantastic place to stay, definitely worth the price we paid. It had all of the home comforts and more which made the holiday extra special. We especially loved the wood burner and used this most nights. The kitchen was well equipped with all the essentials and the comfy bed ensured a good nights sleep after a day of walking. We would defRead moreinitely return here for a stay and would highly recommend this accommodation for anyone on holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Irena 11th September 2020

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We had a lovely stay and this place is ideally located for the Carl Side route up Skiddaw and easy access to lots of other lakes and highlights. The cottage is well appointed, in particular the kitchen and there was everything we needed. Comfy beds and lots of places to sit and relax after a busy day exploring. The one thing that was not clear to uRead mores was that we had misunderstood that this was an annex to one main house inhabited by a family but actually it is one of many cottages and apartments. Hide

Reviewed by Nicole 4th September 2020

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The cottage is in a great location. There is ample parking and a numerous walks from the property or nearby surroundings . The owners were nice and suggested some walks.

Reviewed by Alex 21st August 2020

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Great holiday in a perfect location. A stunning property in beautiful surroundings, just a really lovely place to be! We had a great holiday and would happily return.

Reviewed by Carl 14th August 2020

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Reviewed by Christopher 24th July 2020

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This was our second time at Garth Cottage and we stayed for 2 weeks this time with our 6 month baby and the grandparents. Its such a wonderful place in terms of location and style and we felt very comfortable there. There are a couple of little things that need a bit of maintenance. Well be back again in the future.

Reviewed by Maxine 17th July 2020

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Reviewed by Stuart 13th March 2020

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Reviewed by Keith 28th December 2019

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Reviewed by Thomas 25th October 2019

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It could have been a great place to stay had we not had some issues which spoiled it for us. Access issues, heating problems, unusable conservatory, cleanliness of the bedrooms, a sparsely equipped kitchen. Other than that it was great, nice location, nice neighbours and some great views from the garden. All of the issues we had can be easily rectiRead morefied to make a pretty good place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 18th October 2019

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Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings.

Reviewed by Alan 11th October 2019

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Garth Cottage is in a spectacular place and is a beautiful property. We loved our visit and would go back in a heartbeat. The grounds of the house are wonderful. It's like having a self-catering flat at a superb country house hotel. We had a wood fire in the lovely stove every night and enjoyed snuggling into the big sofas in front of it. Previous Read morecomments have been made about the sounds from above. But these were by no means intrusive and expected in a big old character house. Hide

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Photos
Stunning landscape
Get cosy by the wood burner
Contemporary decor
Lounge/diner
Conservatory
Relax and unwind
Finishing touches
Relax and enjoy a coffee
Kitchen
Light filled space
Contemporary feel
Show 14 moreKing-size bedroom

Location

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Adventure, memories and awe-inspiring natural beauty await you in the rugged, wild and unique Cumbrian Lake District where beautiful expanses of water merge with magical forests against a backdrop of dramatic mountains and fells.

This ancient land has been sculpted by time and nature and is the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first UK National Park to be awarded this outstanding accolade. Poets, writers and artists throughout the ages have been instinctively drawn here; William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin, to name a few. The attractions and the diverse landscape will not fail to charm the young and the young at heart, whether that be thrill-seeking activities you seek, pure and cathartic inspiration or simply just some relaxation, you will find it here.

Cycling, walking, canoeing, white-water rafting, flying, parachuting and ballooning are just some of the offerings for any level of adrenalin junky. Experience the glory of nature in the wild or in a setting such as the Predator Experience where you can walk with wolves and learn about the importance of conservation. For a complete day of family, enjoy treetop capers at Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest.

Vibrant towns and villages are there to be discovered, be it by land or water. You can step back in time and enjoy a steamboat cruise on a lake or leisurely unearth the dynamic scene of contemporary art, culture and some of the best dining in the UK by foot, bus or car.

The National Park is an area of breath-taking beauty that will leave you spoilt for choice, refuelled and inspired. So much so that you’ll want to come back time and time again.

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