About this property
Braithwaite 1.5 miles. Resting between Derwentwater and Braithwaite Lake, within the sleepy village of Thornthwaite, is this picturesque holiday cottage. Set in a commanding position with views of the mountains, this spacious dwelling is suited to a large family or group of seven, who wish to explore the magnificent Lake District National Park. Impress loved ones as you take to the stylish fully-fitted kitchen and prepare a mouth-watering feast for the whole family to enjoy whilst gathered in the dining room. Retire to the leather sofas that decorate the sitting room, keeping your feet nice and toasty from the heat of the fire as you catch up on your favourite shows on the Smart TV. Open up the patio doors and delight in drinks in the garden as you raise a toast to another memorable escape with loved ones and look forward to the days ahead. Back indoors, a handy utility room and a bright and airy shower room rest peacefully on the first floor, whilst upstairs a large family bathroom can be found hosting a quirky bathtub and walk-in shower. Also on the first floor, four well-appointed bedrooms comprised of a king-size with en-suite bath, an additional king-size, a twin and a single provide room for the whole family. Kick-start your days with a gentle stroll to the centre of Keswick, where you can indulge in a delicious breakfast at one of the many local cafés before touring attractions such as the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and the Keswick Museum. Embark on a thrilling day out with the Keswick Adventure Centre, whether it be Canoeing and raft building or abseiling and rock climbing. Head to Friars Crag for stunning views of Derwentwater or cross the waters to the National Trust Owned Derwent Island House. Spend the day at the Cumbrian Manor of Mirehouse & Gardens or challenge yourself to an enthralling hike to the peak of Skiddaw or Blencathra, before treating yourself to refreshing pint of ale down at one of the many local pubs. Take a tour of the The Lakes Distillery and meet the family of friendly alpacas that resides there, or meet exotic animals and birds of prey at the Lake District Wildlife Park. Cross the historical Keswick Railway Station on a walk along the Keswick to Threlkeld railway trail and admire the flowing waters of the River Greta, before arriving at the village of Threlkeld to see the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum. Live incredible moments with your loved ones on a holiday at Beech Nook.
The village of Braithwaite can be found tucked peacefully between the beautiful northern lakes of Bassenthwaite Derwentwater, in the Lake District National Park. Complemented by a bustling local pub and a quaint village shop, visitors will find everything they could possibly need throughout their stay. The popular town of Keswick lies just a stone's throw away, and the ancient market town of Cockermouth just a pleasant drive away.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Dining room.
Sitting room with gas fire
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Outdoor patio with bistro table and chairs.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Secure storage for bikes.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 1.4 miles.
Travel Cot and High Chair available.
Reviews (8)
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Katie
The only problem was the shower up stairs, if u used it, water would come though the kitchen ceiling, so that bathroom was out of bounds all holiday, apart from that it was perfect
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John
The heating in the property was very good apart from the sitting room where it was cold. Sadly there was no info on the property, appliances or location, restaurants etc. We found the sitting room to be uncomfortable The dining chairs has seen better days
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Ian
The property is beautiful, and well equipped. We noticed that some previous holiday guests had reported that water was leaking into the kitchen from the upstairs shower. The same happened to us. I did report it on the phone number supplied but nobody came to repair it. When we arrived at Beech Nook we noticed that outside there were five full rubbish bins, and some rubbish bags. On the board in the kitchen it said rubbish would be collected on Tuesday, it never was. I reported this to the phone number supplied, but nothing happened. There were no rubbish bags supplied so we went out and bought some and as they were filled we put them in the garage. There was a washing machine and dishwasher but no washing powder or dishwasher tablets supplied. This is unusual in rented cottages. We also noted that there were no instruction books for any of the appliances. Washing machines and dishwashers are fairly easy to work out, bud the microwave was a bit of a challenge. Half way through the week one of the carbon monoxide alarms burst into life. After following the emergency procedures it appeared that it was signalling the battery was nearly flat. I reported this on the supplied phone number and was told maintenance would come to the cottage and sort the matter out. They never showed up. As I said at the beginning of this review, Beech Nook is a lovely holiday cottage but the customer service is diabolical. Most of the problems were simple and cheap to sort out, but there appeared to be a complete disinterest. Quick to take the rental money, but indifferent to responding to problems.