Guests say
Eskin Den is a spacious and well-located cottage in Keswick, praised for its quiet setting, proximity to town, and excellent value. Guests appreciate the powerful shower, comfortable living areas, and easy access to local amenities, including a bakery and public transport. While most found the property clean and well-equipped for self-catering, a few noted minor maintenance issues and suggested improvements such as a washing machine and softer pillows. Overall, Eskin Den is highly recommended for families and walkers seeking a convenient base in the Lake District.
Most guests found the property very clean, with only occasional minor areas for improvement mentioned. Cleanliness was generally praised, though one review noted a couple of spots that could have been better.
The location is consistently highlighted as excellent—quiet, central, and within easy walking distance to Keswick town centre, shops, and public transport. The proximity to a bakery and free street parking are added bonuses.
Guests found the cottage spacious, warm, and comfortable, with a powerful shower and good living space. Some mentioned minor issues with pillow firmness and mattress comfort, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is well-equipped for self-catering, with large rooms and adequate kitchen facilities for simple meals. Some guests wished for a washing machine and noted minor maintenance issues, but these did not detract significantly from their stay.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Situated in the centre of Keswick, Eskin Den is ideal for exploring the Lake District National Park, with all local amenities on the doorstep.. All on the
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. On road parking available. No smoking.. Tucked away in a quiet residential street, Eskin Den is just the place where you will wake up to the fabulous, picture-perfect scenery of the surrounding Lake District fells. The Den is a two-bedroom apartment sleeping up to four people. Situated close to the River Greta and Fitz Park and 5 minutes level walk to all the amenities in Keswick town centre. The cottage provides a peaceful retreat to enjoy your holiday in the Lake District, with restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and pubs all on your doorstep. The Den also benefits from being opposite the Helvellyn Street Bakery, perfect for freshly baked bread, cakes and barista style coffee.
The picturesque town of Keswick has three parks and the beautiful shores of Derwentwater, from which the Keswick Launch transports visitors to some of the most scenic parts of Borrowdale. Access to many of the walks on the surrounding fells and woodlands is just a short walk away. Keswick has a twice weekly market in the pedestrian area around the Moot Hall and hosts many annual festivals throughout the year ranging from the mid-summer festival to jazz and blues, films, beer and mountain sports. Keswick’s famous theatre by the Lake and the atmospheric Alhambra Cinema are just a short stroll away. Beach 24 miles.
Free WiFi
Reviews (13)
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Leanne S
A lovely, spacious apartment in the centre of Keswick, yet still nice and quiet in the evening. The cottage was well equipped for a week stay - only additions would be a washing machine but the Keswick laundry was fab and super quick. Hot and powerful shower (def needed after days in the hills). Bed was a little tired / sagging for my personal taste, and would have loved a spare bin bag and some cleaning products for kitchen surfaces. But that is details and overall a solid 4*
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Martin
Having read previous reviews, I was a little disappointed. Yes, the location is great with easy access to Keswick town centre, and the kitchen equipment was adequate, but not great. Probably fine if you wish to simply prepare breakfast and then eat out, or re-heat a microwave meal, but if you plan to cook your evening meal, equipment was limited, and crockery a little worn. Cleanliness was OK, but a couple of areas could have been better. I left a list of six maintenance issues (most noticeable a bathroom sink tap) that needed attending to - none spoilt my holiday, but they indicate a lack of general care, whoever may be responsible for that.
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Confirmed Guest
We have stayed at Eskin Den 3 times this year. Its in a fab location - 10 minute walk into Keswick with all its pubs & shops.Free parking on the street....usually lucky enough to park outside.Its got everything you need for a self catering break.The only only thing I would change would be the towels in the bathroom - far too small and the pilllows in the main bedroom were a bit hard (personal choice though).Would defo recommend and am sure we will be back in 2026.