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Garth Cottage

Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Towels included
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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Property code: OC-LCC19

This apartment enjoys a wonderfully tranquil location in the Lake District, with the stunning landscape of Skiddaw as a backdrop. The area around the apartment is perfect for enjoying scenic walks or mountain bike rides, whilst more adventurous visitors may like to hike to the summit of Skiddaw. Just a few miles north of the property, Bassenthwaite Lake is the most northerly lake in the region and is a popular destination for keen sailors. On the northern shore of the lake, the Lakes Distillery offers tasting tours and is also home to a bistro and a group of resident alpacas who visitors are able to handfeed. Two miles south of the property, the town of Keswick is a vibrant market town offering a good range of shops and eateries, as well as a museum, the intriguing Puzzle Place, and an indoor climbing centre.

Guests staying at this ground-floor apartment are in for a treat, as it has been lovingly maintained by the owners to create a stylish and comfortable retreat. Passing through the courtyard garden, guests enter the property through the conservatory, a peaceful spot to relax on the armchair and sofa and enjoy the views over the gardens. Double doors lead through to the lounge/diner, a spacious room which has been tastefully decorated, offering two inviting sofas from which guests can enjoy the warmth of the wood burner and a favourite programme or film on the Smart TV/DVD. A window seat is a great place to sit with a good book, whilst the dining table with its leather chairs is perfect for enjoying leisurely meals into the late evening. Moving through to the kitchen, guests will find a light-filled space with a contemporary feel to it, which is well-equipped offering an oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The first of the property’s two bedrooms is a delightful king-size room which is accessed via three steps down and offers an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC. The second bedroom is a charming twin room, which can be made up as a king-size on request at the time of booking. The shower room, close to the twin bedroom has a shower and WC.

Guests staying at the property enjoy access to the extensive shared gardens, which offer a magnificent amount of space comprising lawns and terraced seating areas. There is also a pond and a small stream which add pretty touches to the grounds. Please be aware that the pond is deep and unfenced and there are also some steep drops around the grounds, therefore children must be supervised at all times. There is off-road parking for two cars.

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  • 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  (logs not provided but can be purchased locally)
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and Nespresso Coffee Machine
  • Bed linen, towels, electric and heating included
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shops and pubs 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Lyndsey Campbell Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 8th June 2026

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Really comfortable, spacious and well-equipped. Definitely plan to return. Views from the garden are amazing

Reviewed by Catherine 7th April 2026

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This is a lovely apartment - spacious and well equipped. The views are spectacular. We look forward to returning in the future.

Reviewed by Helen 14th March 2026

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The property was clean, warm and tidy and as described on the web site. Unfortunately no mention is made that you cannot park directly outside of the property. Instead it is 100yds approx.up hill to the designated area. Not good in wet weather - nor for those who are becoming less agile with age.

Reviewed by Nicholas 3rd October 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 4th August 2025

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Lovely location and very comfortable accommodation, great views over the mountains from the conservatory, close to Keswick, literally a 5 min drive . Would recommend and we plan on staying again next year

Reviewed by Jon 11th July 2025

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We had very good week in the Lakes with unusually good weather. Garth Cottage was fine.

Reviewed by David 20th June 2025

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Very nice and comfy House. We spent 2 weeks here, just about everything is there. If you need a butter dish and bread basket, take them with you :-) Wardrobe space is restricted, One of the wardrobes is used for storge, so be prepared to leave some of your gear in the suitcases. As in previous reviews mentioned, the door lock is frustrating, especiRead moreally when it's raining! Location is top (I knew that when booking, because I was born and bred nearby) short distances to anywheren the lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 6th June 2025

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Lovely property in a beautiful location with stunning views from the garden. We enjoyed our walking week in Keswick and surrounding areas. It was a pleasure to come back to in the evenings.

Reviewed by Susan 30th May 2025

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Beautiful well equipped property in a stunning location. Would love to return

Reviewed by Ann 21st March 2025

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Garth Cottage is a lovely place to stay with lovely decor and also very comfortable.

Reviewed by Nicholas 7th March 2025

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Reviewed by David 25th October 2024

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Fantastic week in the lakes again, helped by the relatively dry weather. Have stayed in Garth cottage before, and pleased to return. Very cosy and comfortable cottage, beds are great. Nespresso machine and complimentary pods are a nice touch, as is the milk on arrival. Frustrating issue with conservatory key (very sticky and difficult to lock and uRead morenlock), but other than that was perfectly fine. Would say the pricing is rather high for the quality, other apartments in the house offer better value Hide

Reviewed by Bronwen 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Jeanette 19th July 2024

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Lovely accommodation. Beautiful decor well equipped. The location has outstanding views. It's a little way out of Keswick very tranquil area bus stop nearby if required. Favourite walks from the door up into Dodd woods moderate difficulty walk. Go posh short walk for a lovely meal in Lyzzick hall hotel book inadvance.

Reviewed by Patricia 12th July 2024

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Stupendous location with views over Bassenthwaite. Very peaceful and tranquil. Unfortunately the inside of the property was a let down. Some cleanliness and maintenance issues need to be addressed before we consider returning next year.

Reviewed by Pauline 21st June 2024

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Clean and comfortable accommodation and well-equipped kitchen. Stunning, peaceful and convenient location.

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The Lakeland Cottage Company is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.