Guests say
Robinson cottage in Keswick receives consistently positive feedback for its excellent location, spacious and comfortable interiors, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the off-street parking, proximity to the town centre and local walks, and the thoughtful touches such as games, books, and a well-stocked kitchen. Cleanliness and communication from the owner are frequently praised. While a few guests mention minor issues such as tight parking, dated decor, or heating controls, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for families and groups visiting the Lake District.
Cleanliness is highly praised throughout the reviews, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless, very clean, and well maintained. Only one or two minor comments mention the decor being dated, but this does not detract from the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly described as excellent, central, and ideal for exploring Keswick and the Lake District. Guests value the short walk to the town centre, nearby walks, and the quiet yet convenient setting. The only minor negative is the narrowness of local streets for driving.
Guests consistently mention the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and homely feel of the cottage. The house is described as cosy, relaxing, and a true home from home. A couple of minor comments reference draughts or the need for updated sofas, but these are outweighed by positive remarks.
The property is praised for being extremely well equipped, with a fully stocked kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, games, books, and even an air fryer. Parking is a valued bonus, though a few guests note the space is tight. Some mention the decor or kitchen could be updated, but overall facilities are excellent.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as a folder with the house's history, games, books, and good communication from the owner. While some reviews mention these extras, please note that specific gifts or amenities are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A well-appointed, quiet, spacious holiday home within easy walking distance of the town, ideal for making the most of the Lake District National Park.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 32" Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, DVD Player, CD Player, Xbox 360, DVDs, CDs, Games, Gas Fire
Dining room: Gas Fire
Kitchen: Gas Oven, Gas Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Shower In Room, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Patio with garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old.. This large, terraced holiday home, built from Lakeland stone, is great for those wanting to be close to Keswick town centre, but like a feeling of space, with high ceilings and large rooms you’ll soon feel at home. This property has been furnished to a good standard, it is very well-equipped and has all the ingredients for a memorable holiday. Upstairs you’ll find a spacious double bedroom, a comfortable twin room and a single room which makes this property perfect for families and couples. The family bathroom features a bath, shower cubicle and there is an additional separate toilet. Downstairs offers a cosy living room with a range of easy seating and large windows that flood the space with plenty of natural light. There is a separate dining room, perfect for a family meal at the end of a fun-packed day and a good-sized, well-equipped kitchen leading to a small patio.
With a private parking space (size 5.4m x 3m suitable for small and medium sized cars, reverse parking from the road recommended) and free roadside parking, you can easily leave the car behind and explore the bustling town centre of Keswick on foot. The house is within 330 yards of a laundrette, a taxi company and a garage. Although in a quiet area, you are just a 5-minute walk to the shops, and Keswick has a fantastic choice of shops, bars, pubs, restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, delis, outdoor shops and every other type of shopping experience you could imagine. This traditional market town is brimming with things to discover and has lots of little streets and courtyards. Visit Puzzling Place, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions, ½ mile away, or the Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world is just ¾ mile away. If you like culture, The Theatre By The Lake offers a stunning lakeside location and award winning arts and drama, ¾ mile. You can take a rowing boat out on Derwentwater, ¾ miles away, and if you like outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrgigg, Catbells, nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. Or if you want a really wild day out, try the Lake District Wildlife Park at Bassenthwaite, 8 miles away. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
No children under 5 years old.
Reviews (40)
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Ben M
Perfect location and very clean, has everything you would need and the board games were great to use. I would say that it needs an upgrade as its quite outdated. The sockets are in odd places and was hard to find one at times. USB sockets is a must in this day and age. Sofa was abit uncomfortable maybe a footstool so you can put your feet up after a long day of walking. Windows difficult to use.
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Confirmed Guest
Very spacious. Lots of home comforts. Good wifi. Xbox. Fire TV. Super comfortable sofas and the beds were dreamy. Air fryer was really useful. Well equipped kitchen. Everything worked well. Nice mountain views. Close to town and restaurants. Close to walks. We only used our car once. Good selection of board games. Puzzles. Books. Couldn't fault it. We did have the central heating on a couple of mornings and the house warmed up quickly.. Very happy. Highly recommend
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Malcolm Sweeney
Well equipped house, spacious and close to heart of Keswick. Arrived during heatwave but house was cool due to high ceilings with the hall in particular cool due to it being dark. This seemed to keep whole house cool. Nice yard at rear to sit out in and parking a bonus. Our second visit, hopefully not our last, I’d recommend this house for a stay in Keswick.