Swinside Lodge

ID: S526559

  • Bedrooms 10
  • ・ Sleeps 20
  • ・ Pets 4

Guests say

Swinside Lodge is highly praised for its excellent location, comfort, and suitability for large groups, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. The property's proximity to Catbells and Derwentwater adds to its charm, making it ideal for family gatherings and outdoor activities. While there are some minor maintenance issues mentioned, guests express a strong desire to return, reflecting the property's overall appeal.

Guests have not raised any concerns regarding cleanliness, suggesting that the property is well-maintained and clean. The absence of negative comments leads to a high score in this category.

The location is consistently lauded for its stunning views and proximity to local attractions like Catbells and Derwentwater. It is ideal for both relaxing and engaging in outdoor activities, contributing to a very high score.

The comfort of the property is frequently highlighted, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and spacious rooms suitable for large parties. A few minor issues prevent a perfect score, but overall satisfaction is high.

The facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests mention issues with appliances and Wi-Fi, indicating room for improvement. The overall experience remains positive, leading to a high score.

There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category, and the score is set to null.

About this property

This elegant, detached, three-storey Victorian house is set in the peaceful Newlands Valley near Keswick, Cumbria. With a luxury interior and stunning walks from your doorstep, this large holiday home sleeps up to 20 guests in 10 bedrooms, has off-road parking for seven cars, a spacious garden, and three sitting rooms: the perfect base for extended family holidays and celebrating special occasions! Step inside to find a traditional hallway with a cloakroom and hanging space to leave your boots and coats, before making yourself at home in the spacious kitchen/diner. This sociable space is fully-equipped with high-quality appliances, crockery, and utensils, as well as bespoke, handmade oak furnishings and a breakfast bar to relax with a glass of wine. You can serve hearty, home-cooked at the formal dining table with access and views of the garden, where you can enjoy alfresco dining on summer evenings and toast to your elegant hideaway. Back inside, there are three beautifully appointed sitting rooms to choose from; the first is a formal lounge with a bay window, fell views, and a woodburning stove, the second with a gas fire and Smart TV for entertainment, and the third, a welcoming sitting room with another woodburning stove and Smart TV. If you're travelling with younger guests, they're sure to love the first-floor games room, a snug bolthole with a games console, sofas, and bean bags. The first floor also hosts a utility and five bedrooms with en-suite facilities; a super-king-size, two king-size, a double, and a twin. Climbing the stairs again brings you to another five bedrooms with en-suite facilities; two super-king-size, a double, and two twin, one of which is decorated with Beatrix Potter characters and ideal for children. If you can tear yourself away from your opulent hideaway, you'll find plenty of walks throughout Newlands Valley, hikes up Grisedale Pike and Grasmoor, as well as waterports on the scenic Derwentwater. The market town of Keswick has a plethora of shops, restaurants and pubs, along with Keswick Museum, Theatre By The Lake, and Castlerigg Stone Circle. Venture further afield to Ullswater, home to the popular sight of Aira Force Waterfall, Grasmere to visit the home of William Wordsworth, whilst travelling north leads you to the bustling town of Cockermouth. For more outdoor adventures, Bassenthwaite sits close to the Lake District Wildlife Park, Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve, and panoramic views from the top of Skiddaw. For extended family holidays in the Lake District, look no further than Swinside Lodge.

Keswick is the North Lake District's holiday centre and has plenty to offer year-round. The town has shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as miniature golf, excellent parks, the Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing, and great mountain biking opportunities. The beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Newlands Valley and Bassenthwaite Lake are both near Braithwaite and Buttermere. There's something for everyone, from countryside strolls to challenging hikes up Skiddaw or Catbells. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, Jennings Brewery, and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on Bassenthwaite Lake, or cruise Derwentwater. This Lakeland destination has kid-friendly attractions, beautiful parks, and the Lake District Wildlife Park.

Accommodation

4 dogs allowed and welcome inside the kitchen and dining areas and kennels for up to 3 dogs are provided outside.

Set over three floors 10 bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor super-king-size with en-suite bath, hand held shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor super-king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel and WC, 1 x second-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

First-floor utility.

2 x sitting room with woodburning stove.

Sitting room with gas fire.

First-floor games room

Central heating with 2 x woodburning stove and electric fire.

AGA with electric double oven and hob, microwave, double fridge, double freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher.

3 x Smart TV, games console, Brand new installed Starlink sattelite WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 7 cars.

Large garden with lawns, planted borders, shrubs, trees, and furniture.

Sorry,no smoking.

Shop 2.9 miles, pub 0.4 miles, lake 0.3 miles.

Note: Second-floor bedrooms have sloped ceilings and limited headroom in parts.

Note: One second-floor twin is designed for children.

Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 10am
Please note :Only 7 night stays in June July August .

Reviews (13)

  • Christopher

    The space and comfort afforded by this property made the holiday break a really memorable experience for all involved

  • Brinda

    We had an amazing time in this beautiful property which is really well located for walking to the lake , to Keswick and to cat bells

  • Anthony

    Great location and garden enjoyed by the children. WiFi is poor in Lake district. and we had to go to cafe in Keswick to sort work emails. Ovens in Aga varied in temperature each day. Taking an oven thermometer would have helped. The weather was better in Lake District in the week we were there than the rest of the country!! Had a great holiday with three generations of family.

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