Guests say
Harriet's Hideaway is a cosy cottage praised for its excellent location next to Whinlatter Forest and proximity to Keswick, offering easy access to local walks and amenities. Guests appreciate the property's spaciousness, comfortable living room, and well-stocked kitchen. While some guests have concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Several guests have noted that the cottage requires a deep clean, mentioning issues with kitchen cleanliness, cobwebs, and a general need for a spring clean. These recurring comments suggest that cleanliness is an area needing improvement.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its proximity to Whinlatter Forest, Keswick, and local amenities. Guests enjoy the peaceful setting and the abundance of walks right from the doorstep, making it an ideal base for exploring the northern Lake District.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the living room comfortable, with comfy sofas and beds. However, some guests mention issues with heating in one of the bedrooms and the shower not accommodating taller individuals, slightly detracting from the overall comfort.
The property is appreciated for its well-stocked kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, guests have raised concerns about the lack of cleaning products and some maintenance issues like a problematic bathroom sink and shower height. These mixed reviews reflect a satisfactory but not exceptional level of facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness in hosting. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
With views of Skiddaw and the beginning of the Helvellyn range this mid-terraced cottage besides Whinlatter Forest has amazing walks from just outside the front door..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Sitting-out area with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 1 car; shared area for a further car is available. No smoking.. Harriet’s Hideaway is one of the six Pine Vale cottages in Seldom Seen, converted from a former water driven saw mill, dating back to the 1700’s. Situated at the foot of the beautiful Seldom Seen ravine, right next to the mountain stream Coombe Beck, in the village of Thornthwaite, this compact mid-terraced holiday cottage lies just three miles west of Keswick, a truly idyllic location with views across to Skiddaw in one direction and the beginning of the Helvellyn range in the other. The cottage benefits from two double bedrooms and feels like the perfect home from home; additionally there is also a private bench outside the front to be able to sit and relax. The area is great for both walking and cycling and lies on the lower slopes of Whinlatter, with many forest trails and mountain bike tracks. There is a gallery and tea room 100 yards from the cottage (open throughout the year apart from January) and a shop, pubs and restaurants are one mile away in the village of Braithwaite. The vibrant market town of Keswick has a wealth of amenities, a total contrast to the peace and tranquillity at Harriet’s Hideaway. Note those with limited mobility may find the stairs a little steep.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (15)
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Ellie Adams
We enjoyed our stay at Harriet’s Hideaway. The location is close to Keswick and neighbouring Braithwaite for pubs/shops. Plenty of walks from the front door or in short distance. Plenty of space in the property, and everything you would. Only problem was heating in the back bedroom as the room was a little cool. We would definitely visit again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage and very cosy, had everything we needed. Biggest let down was its cleanliness, kitchen mostly, but also cobwebs and general spring clean needed throughout. Shower is also not made for 6ft people!
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Confirmed Guest
The Cottage was in a lovely location, right next to Whinlatter Forest and a short drive to Keswick. The cottage is needing a deep clean, which was disappointing and while a few areas could use an uplift, generally, the cleanliness was what let this property down.