Guests say
Fell Sweep is a well-regarded cottage in Keswick, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the fully equipped kitchen, sunny garden, and the convenience of off-road parking. While some minor maintenance issues and discomfort with mattresses were noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests willing to rebook and recommend the property.
The property consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as clean, tidy, and well cared for. There was a single mention of some overlooked areas, but this seems to be an exception rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for being close to the town centre and local attractions, with the added benefit of private parking. Its convenience for exploring the area is a recurring positive point among guests.
Guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of comfy sofas and beds. However, there are several comments about the firmness of the mattresses and a desire for mattress toppers, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are generally satisfied with the facilities. However, recurring mentions of a broken dishwasher shelf, a temperamental DVD player, and a need for better shower fixtures indicate that maintenance could be enhanced.
While guests are pleased with the provision of towels and kitchen essentials, there is a lack of consistent mention of welcome gifts or extra touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Nestled in the popular town of Keswick, Cumbria, is this contemporary three-storey townhouse, Fell Sweep. Enjoying a superb location within the Lake District National Park, and fantastic views of Skiddaw from two of the bedrooms, Fell Sweep is a fabulous choice for a group or family of six. On the ground floor, you will find an inviting living/dining room with plush seating, gas fire, and a TV with Freeview and DVD player, perfect for enjoying relaxing evenings with loved ones, a dining area for six where you can enjoy leisurely meals, a fully-equipped shaker-style kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes, and a cloakroom for your convenience.
Continue up to the first floor, where you will find a well-appointed bathroom, ideal for freshening up with a relaxing soak in the bath or under the overhead shower, along with a beautiful king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and views out to Skiddaw. Follow the stairs up to the second floor, where you will find two twin bedrooms, also with views over the rooftops and towards Skiddaw. In the morning, savour your morning coffee out in the rear courtyard as you plan the days itinerary. Explore the town, where you can dine at the welcoming eateries of Asaya Thai, Casa Bella, and the Lake Road Inn, stock up on essentials at the well-stocked convenience stores, tour the Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum and Puzzling Place, catch a live performance at the Theatre By The Lake, visit the National Trust site of Derwent Island, or embark on excursions with Keswick Extreme, which include ghyll scrambling and white-water tubing.
Next stop is Bassenthwaite, where you can enjoy leisurely strolls around the wildlife rich Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve, visit Mirehouse & Gardens, explore the woodlands of Dodd Wood, or enjoy a fun-filled day at the Lake District Wildlife Park. Continue onto Ullswater, where you will find the stunning Aira Force waterfall, or further afield to Cockermouth, home the National Trust Wordsworth House, Harris Park and Cockermouth Castle. All this and more awaits at Fell Sweep. .
Keswick, a popular tourist destination, is the Lake District's northern epicentre. Miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities can all be found in town, and Derwentwater, a beautiful lake at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley, is only a few minutes' walk away. The scenic Bassenthwaite Lake is close by, while the lovely Newlands Valley can be found between Braithwaite and Buttermere. There are walks for everyone, from easy strolls across the countryside to strenuous climbs of Skiddaw or the well-known Catbells. Take a wonderful boat excursion around Derwentwater, or check out Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a stately house and gardens on the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake. All year round, this is a fantastic choice for a trip to the Lake District because to the area's many pleasant parks and the Lake District Wildlife Park.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x second-floor twin rooms.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Living/dining room with gas fire.
Gas central heating.
TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Rear south-facing patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Reviews (19)
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Sarah
We will be back again next February (all being well).
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William
Good location. Near to all shops etc within 10 minutes walk, but far enough away to be peaceful and quiet. Parking space next to house is good, but plenty of street parking available. Well equipped with everything we needed. Warm and comfortable property. Nice to see the owner had responded to a previous comment about the ensuite shower, and replaced the shower head. (A shower caddy would handy in shower cubicle, but still a great improvement). Very pleased to find a 'Welcome Gift' on arrival. We enjoyed the local beers and jams. Thank you. We will definitely stay here again and strongly recommend it.
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Elizabeth
Everything worked and was easy to use. Very comfortable beds. All the rooms were attractive and clean. Good location and having an off road parking place was a bonus. Downstairs loo useful, as was the hallway for storing day sacks, boots and coats. There were 3 of us- my husband and I and my brother and we chose the property for its extra bathroom and general space. It sleeps 6 people but the downstairs living area could be very cosy for that number of adults especially. We would definitely book this property again.