Guests say
Bridge House is a cosy, traditional stone cottage in the charming village of Threlkeld, near Keswick. Guests appreciate its excellent location with stunning mountain views, proximity to local amenities, and suitability for dog walking. The cottage's character, with creaky floors and an open coal fire, adds to its appeal. While the bathroom and some aspects of maintenance are noted as needing an upgrade, the property's cleanliness, modern kitchen, and overall comfort are praised.
The cottage is generally described as clean, with lovely clean bedding and thick towels provided. However, some guests suggest it could benefit from a more thorough clean, particularly in less visible areas.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to Keswick, and local amenities in Threlkeld. It's considered perfect for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.
Guests find the cottage comfortable overall, with a warm atmosphere and modern kitchen. However, the comfort of the beds and the dated nature of the bathroom are areas noted for improvement.
The kitchen is well-equipped and modern, but the bathroom is consistently described as dated and in need of an upgrade. The heating system is functional but could be more user-friendly, and some maintenance issues, such as broken heater controls, are mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
A traditional cottage in a Lakeland village with two pubs, a church and immediate access onto the fells and Blencathra..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, DVD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Night storage heaters, panel heaters, partial solid fuel central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, superfast fibre broadband and fuel for open fire included.. Small sitting out area with seating. On road parking. Visit England 3 Star.. Bridge House is a traditional stone built cottage in the very centre of the delightful mountain village of Threlkeld. Turn left by its side and you are immediately on the footpath to Blencathra, the dramatic mountain that dominates the village. Opposite is the churchyard and views towards Clough Head in the distance. Down the village road a few yards are two pubs, one with a renowned restaurant and both serving food. A regular hourly bus service stops opposite the pub and takes you to Keswick, 4 miles away, a bustling market town on the shores of Derwentwater. The cottage has been lovingly renovated to highlight many original features including oak beams and sash windows. The furnishing and fittings combine both character and comfort. In the surprisingly spacious living and dining area there is seating and a slate fireplace for cosy evenings. On sunny days you can sit in the private area in front of the cottage to take in the views. The cottage comes equipped with a TV and DVD player as well as superfast fibre broadband. Light refreshments are available most days and various activities and events take place in Threlkeld Village Hall.
There are low banisters at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (6)
-
Confirmed Guest
Excellent. Little. Cottage. Cosy. Good. Location. Only. Thing. Let. It. Down. Was. The. Bathroom. But. Will. Be. Back. Again. Soon. In. Better weather. Lol
-
Elaine Copson
I had a great week’s holiday at Bridge House. The location was my first choice for chosing this cottage as I have five generations of family members buried in the church yard in Threlkeld. So it was important to me to be close to the church yard. The cottage is a very old traditional stone cottage with its creaks and uneven floors, exposed beams and open coal fire. It’s a very Comfortable and warm cottage. Heating system is made up of electric heaters, economy seven storage heaters and a coal fire. When the coal fire is lit there is a pump to switch on that sends the hot water heated by the coal fire to the radiators upstairs. This wasn’t a problem for me as I like lighting coal fires or use logs if you prefer. If you don’t want to light the fire you can just turn the electric heaters on. The kitchen is modern and well equipped and the beds were comfortable with lovely clean bedding and lots of white thick towels. The bathroom is ok and a bit old fashioned but the shower works well and there is a heated towel rail and electric heater in the bathroom. Threlkeld is a lovely village being right by the Kilnhow Beck which is perfect to to walk your dog off the lead. The village has two pubs and a coffee shop. Buses run through the village regularly and the views of the mountains are stunning. I loved sitting looking out on to Clough Head and watch the ever changing scenery. I will definitely stay there again as if was perfect for me and my dog.
-
The Youngs
Excellent location with amazing views. Threlkeld is a lovely village and the local pub The Horse and Farrier serves decent food. The cafe at the village hall is also nice. Great location for walking. We climbed Blencathra and also walked to Keswick on the old railway track. If you just want a great location and are happy with basic accommodation the cottage fits the bill. It is adequate and reasonably equipped. However, as per previous visitor reviews I would have to agree that it needs an upgrade especially upstairs. The bathroom is very dated and grubby and the beds are not very comfortable. Downstairs the kitchen is good and the living room nice but we feel the house needs a really good clean overall. Despite this, for the price and location we still think the house is worth it and we had a great time.