About this property
Jill's Cottage has breathtaking views to the fells, yet is only a few minutes stroll from both the centre of lively Keswick and the shores of Lake Derwentwater.
This dog-friendly terraced cottage offers cosy accommodation for a family who want to explore all the attractions the Lake District has to offer, at any time of year.
The inside of Jill's Cottage is bright and cheery, with comfortable seating in the living room and a well-equipped modern dining/kitchen. Upstairs are the two bedrooms, one double and one twin, plus a modern family bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower, wash basin and WC.
At the rear of Jill's Cottage you will find two off-road parking places for your cars. All the amenities of Keswick are on the doorstep, so whether you fancy a relaxing drink or an evening out at the theatre everything is within easy walking distance.
Keswick is at the heart of the North Lakes and there's so much to do within a few minutes of Jill's Cottage. The whole family will enjoy a cruise on one of the Derwentwater steamers, while attractions like the Puzzling Place, the Lake District Wildlife Park and Go Ape will keep children of all ages occupied. The Kong indoor adventure centre and Keswick climbing wall are the ideal place to spend a rainy day, and for those wishing to attempt the real thing, Skiddaw is within easy reach. The active family will love the opportunities for walking and cycling that are literally on the doorstep.
Within an hour's drive of Keswick you can also take a picnic to one of the beautiful Cumbrian beaches, visit the Roman forts on Hadrian's Wall, enjoy a day out in historic Carlisle with its cathedral and castle, or experience the magnificent views from the Kirkstone Pass as you drive into the heart of Beatrix Potter's Lake District at Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Don't miss a trip to romantic Ullswater and the world famous Sharrow Bay hotel restaurant or a day at the swimming pool in lively Penrith.
With so many family attractions and great day trips so easily accessible from Jill's Cottage, this is the ideal getaway for the active family whatever the time of year.
Keswick is a year round destination with a wide variety of attractions on offer including, lake cruises on Derwentwater, live performances at the Theatre by the Lake, fine fell walking, lively street markets and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope Park is a relaxing and beautiful place to visit at any time of year it is only a five minute walk from the apartment, here you could enjoy a round of golf or keep the children entertained with a game of crazy golf. Also nearby you will find the River Greta and Fitz Park with tennis courts, pitch and put golf or just simply stroll along side the river. For the more energetic visit Whinlatter Forest Park which has a fantastic mountain biking trail and also hosts the tree top adventure Go Ape.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, family bathroom with bathtub and overhead shower, wash basin and WC.
Living room.
Dining/kitchen.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge with freezer compartment.
Gas central heating.
TV and DVD.
WiFi.
Gas and electricity included.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Off-road parking for 2 cars (one behind the other).
Two dogs welcome.
Launderette in town centre.
Shops, restaurants and pubs 5 mins walk.
Derwentwater 5 minutes walk.
Reviews (16)
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Vanessa
1)used one of the towels to dry my hands when I first arrived and pubic hair fell into the sink. We hadnât used them until that point. 2) tiles, skirting boards and window sills were thick in sticky dust. 3) fridge didnât work correctly so froze all our food. Has to throw out. 4) shower didnât drain at all probably from more dirty hair I expect. Didnât dare to look. 5) some curtains and towels stained 6) dog hair in microwave I have photos of all this. When I complained I was left a bottle of drain cleaner ti sort it myself. I left early after this and now told I canât expect compensation as I gave no one chance to clean it. Maybe before someone paying for a holiday arrives would be a good time? not during their supposed break? Absolutely disgraceful. Previous reviews state same issues and nothing has changed. Never again booking with Sykes.
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Mary
Having paid £1208 for the week I expected the cottage to be in a better condition than we found it. I would be reluctant to book through Sykes cottages again 1. Towels,almost thread bare 2 throughly cleaned? Dust on skirting boards, windowsill , cobwebs hanging from wall and face mask down beside chest of drawers 3 bulb needed in lounge light 4 oven trays too wide to fit in oven 5 knife missing from knife rack 6 headboard in back bedroom,not fixed to bed so moves against the wall when you turnover in bed 7 rubber loose on shower screen 8 hard pillows 9 mattress uncomfortable,so using duvet from spare bed to make the bed comfortable 10 update the information to reflect the fact that the launderette opposite the property is closed 11 draft from back door when closed On the plus side 1 free Wi-Fi 2 dishwasher 3 clean kitchen and fridge Regards Mary [image0.jpeg][image1.jpeg][image2.jpeg][image3.jpeg][image4.jpeg][image5.jpeg][image6.jpeg][image8.jpeg][image9.jpeg][image10.jpeg] Sent from my iPad
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Sharron
Although the cottage looked clean, the kitchen cupboard doors felt sticky, and I noticed the paintwork going up the stairs was dirty. This cottage is ideal for a couple, and should not be described as dog friendly at all. I was very disappointed, and will not book the cottage again.