Guests say
Glen Cottage is appreciated for its stunning views, peaceful location, and spaciousness. Guests enjoyed the local wildlife and the cosy log burner. While some guests encountered issues with noise from neighbours and maintenance matters, the overall experience was positive, with many willing to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage was generally found to be clean, with some guests taking the initiative to further clean certain areas. However, there were comments about the previous presence of pets and the need for better vacuuming.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to Keswick and the Lakes. The views and wildlife added to the positive experience, although parking issues were noted when the adjoining property was fully booked.
Guests found the cottage comfortable with a pleasant bed and sofas. However, noise from upstairs and issues with the shower temperature and underfloor heating affected the comfort level for some.
The facilities were deemed adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and a surprise dishwasher. Maintenance issues like creaky floorboards, a loose toilet, and a rusted towel rail were noted, suggesting a need for updates.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Glen Cottage is a spacious one bedroom ground floor apartment, sharing part of a larger traditional stone built barn conversion, with stunning views over Great Mell Fell. Set in a rural location, this spacious holiday home is ideal for an exploration of the Northern Lakes. Built from traditional stone, this lovely cottage is the ideal retreat for a couple who want to get away from it all in the Lakes, boasting a country cottage charm fused with contemporary convenience where you can dine in the sun room with its superb countryside vistas, or enjoy a casual breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen. Spend an evening in the welcoming sitting room which features character beams and a toasty woodburning stove in front of the TV, as well as spellbinding views over the fells and the local countryside. Descend two steps to the king-size bedroom with its views across Great Mell Fell and ample storage for all your belongings, served by a contemporary shower room with a walk-in shower, vanity unit, and a heated towel rail. Spend an afternoon in your very own garden where you can dine alfresco and let your furry friends roam free around the secure field opposite, as you look out to countryside views, local farm animals and wildlife - the ideal place to relax after a full day's hiking, biking and sightseeing in the Lakes. For a romantic getaway in some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK, Glen Cottage is the perfect hideaway at any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1066761, together sleeping 10 guests.
Keswick is a fabulous town in the heart of the Lake District National Park, home to a plethora of shops, pubs, restaurants and local amenities including the Theatre by the Lake, a cinema, miniature golf, a range of parks, and the Pencil Museum. Other great attractions in the area include the expansive lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, the charming valleys of Borrowdale and Newlands, and the high peaks of Skiddaw, Catbells.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One king-size bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil fired underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Smart TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for one car.
Walled garden with furniture.
Shared lawn.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 9.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Reviews (12)
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Rachel
The views are gorgeous and the location is ideal for exploring the lakes. We met the owner Joy during our stay and she could not have been nicer. We wouldnât hesitate to come back!
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Catrin
. it's fine if there's no one there but unfortunately the place was full for the duration of my stay. The guests from the 3rd to 8th at Beckwood were a group of youngsters who were up until 1am crashing around upstairs which kept me awake. They had 5 cars with them and took up the whole parking area and even onto the grass. They also used all the hot water - I tried to shower at random times during the day but because there were so many of them, they'd used it all. The shower is also really challenging to control and very hot. I had to have it on low flow to keep it at a manageable temperature. The kitchen doors need changing as the dishwasher one looks so untidy but luckily doesn't affect function. I found the let very comfortable overall, the sofas were great, the bed was comfortable. Overall it was clean but I did use the hoover to improve on the rug cleanliness and the poor cleaner must have a challenging job as it hardly touches it - there was clearly a white dog staying previous! The WiFi was slow and I was hoping to complete some work whilst I was away but the WiFi inhibited my ability as it wouldn't open websites on my laptop. I would stay again, as it's the perfect base and minus the faults, I had an enjoyable time! But I would try to avoid it when Beckwood was full or ask the owners who is staying there to avoid people who stay up late!
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Danielle
Nicely out of the way and gives you the opportunity to avoid the bustle of the bigger towns whilst being close enough to both Keswick and Penrith to be able to easily take advantage of the facilities. We had a minor issue with the cottage heating not working initially, but the owner contacted an engineer and it was up and running again within a couple of hours. Fantastic service - can't ask for better. As others have commented, you can just about hear people in the above accommodation moving around, but if that keeps you awake at night, you're either a very light sleeper or the upstairs guests are grey with big ears and have recently flown in from the Savanna. The cottage is well equipped and the dishwasher was a pleasant surprise. Very comfortable bed (although this is always going to be a personal preference) and nice furnishings. The log burner was toasty on the wet February evenings. Would definitely sent it again!