Scale Force is a well-regarded cottage in Keswick, praised for its top-notch facilities, beautiful and peaceful location, and helpful owner. Guests have enjoyed their stays, often expressing a desire to return. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive experiences.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The location is consistently described as beautiful and superb, indicating that guests are very satisfied with the setting of the cottage.
Guests have found the cottage to be well equipped and comfortable, suggesting a high level of satisfaction with the comfort provided.
Facilities are generally praised as top-notch, though some maintenance issues like blocked downpipes and flickering lights have been reported, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness.
Keswick 7.9 miles. Resting in the heart of the Lake District National Park in the peaceful settlement of Seatoller in Cumbria lies this homely, mid-terrace cottage, Scale Force. With a delightful river running past, a toasty open fire, and handy off-road parking, this cottage offers an idyllic escape for a family or group of friends looking to explore this scenic area. On arrival, park up before making your way into the property, passing a charming bench at the front where you can sit and enjoy the babbling sounds of the water. Step inside and find the open-plan living space and social hub of the home, home to a kitchen, dining area and sitting area; cook up a storm in the kitchen for the family to enjoy at the table for six, before cosying up in front of the fire to watch the Smart TV. When your eyes grow tired, choose from three well-appointed bedrooms; the first floor hosts the master bedroom, a king-size with river and countryside views, and a twin, ideal for a flexible sleeping arrangement, served by a sleek bathroom. Back on the ground floor, the remaining bedroom, a bunk ideal for children or friends sharing, is served by an additional shower room, completing the interior of the cottage. When it is time to discover your surroundings you won't be left short for things to do in this fabulous area. Renowned for its hikes, cycling and watersports, the Lake District National Park has something for every avid explorer. Buttermere Lake and Derwent Water are just a short and scenic drive away, where you can find stunning viewpoints or even get out onto the water with boat trips and kayak hire. For a spot of history, head into Keswick with a stop at the Keswick Museum; here, you can also find a wealth of shops and restaurants so you can stock up on the essentials and treat your loved ones to a tasty dinner out. For something a little more unique, be sure to visit The Puzzling Place for a weird and wonderful experience of mind-bending interactive displays. Further afield, you can explore Rydal Cave or even venture to Brockhole on Windermere for family fun. Bring your family to enjoy a break at Scale Force.
Keswick is the North Lake District's holiday centre and has enough to offer year-round. The town has shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Bathroom with under-floor heating, bath, walk-in shower, hand held shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with under-floor heating, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
dining area and sitting area with open fire.
Gas central heating.
Smart TV and super-fast WiFi.
Fue & power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Ample off-road parking.
Shared rear courtyard and front area with bench.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 7.6 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: Though the property has ground-floor accommodation, the beds are bunk beds, please consider this when booking.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: Rear garden is steep, it may not be suitable for all ages.
Howard
Extremely well equipped. Would definitely recommend and it is on our shortlist of Lakeland properties to return to. Could I suggest that someone update the information folders in the cottage. Some of the leaflets seem to be out of date. Bins - we put them all out, as requested, on the Monday. The household waste was emptied, but not the others. We left them out as per the information folder - it said that because of the binmen strike they may come on another day. They were full to the top, so hadn't been emptied in some time. We really weren't sure what to do for the best. Other than that, it was a fantastic four days and we now feel totally rejuvenated!
Roger
The wall light nearest to the front door is prone to bouts of flickering, which suggests a loose collection. One light bulb in the ceiling of the kitchen area needs to be replaced.
Daniel
Everything ran like clockwork
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