Guests say
Wanderers Rest in Keswick is a spacious, well-equipped and homely cottage, praised for its excellent location and high standards throughout. Guests consistently highlight its comfort, cleanliness, and suitability for families and dogs. The kitchen is well stocked, and thoughtful touches are appreciated. Minor issues mentioned include some maintenance needed for blinds, low water pressure in showers, and the absence of a downstairs toilet. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoy their stays and many return year after year.
The property is frequently described as very clean and spotless, with only one mention of a marked duvet cover. Overall, guests are highly satisfied with the cleanliness.
The location is repeatedly praised as perfect, ideal, and central, with easy access to Keswick and local amenities. Parking is generally not an issue, though one guest found it challenging.
Guests find the cottage extremely comfortable, cosy, and homely, with ample space for families and dogs. Only minor comments relate to blinds affecting sleep quality.
The house is well equipped with high-quality kitchenware and home comforts. Some guests noted maintenance issues with blinds, low shower pressure, and the lack of a downstairs toilet.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as coffee pods and biscuits, though these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Centrally located for exploring all that Keswick has to offer, why not explore the surrounding countryside with a plethora of walks nearby?. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview Smart TV, Bluray Player, Electric Fire
Dining room: DAB Radio, Bluetooth Speaker
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Enclosed garden with patio. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a steep, turning staircase. Banister height is lower than usual and gaps are greater than 10cm, care to be taken.. This terraced house, built from local Lakeland stone, has has been furnished to a good standard , it is situated in the heart of Keswick and is perfect for a memorable family break. This spacious property boasts high ceilings and offers a great social space on the ground floor. It features a cosy living room with a 40" Smart TV. Leading off from the living room is a large, separate dining room which is just perfect for a family feast after a day on the fells, and even has a DAB radio and Bluetooth speaker so you can listen to your favourite tunes while you enjoy a glass of wine and play a board game. At the rear there is an enclosed garden with patio and sitting-out area, as well as an equipment store which doubles up as a drying room for your wet walking gear. Dogs are welcome at Wanderers Rest so be sure to bring them along for the ride. On the first floor you will find two bedrooms, one with a super kingsize bed and en-suite facilities, and the second with twin beds. The second floor boasts great views across the Keswick rooftops to the nearby fells, and houses a kingsize bedroom and a single room.
With roadside parking available, you can easily leave the car behind and explore the bustling town centre of Keswick on foot. You are just ¼ mile away from all of the amenities Keswick has to offer, including a 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. For family fun visit Puzzling Place, a mind boggling attraction based on optical illusions, ½ mile, or take a trip to Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the largest pencil in the world, ¾ mile. If you enjoy culture, The Theatre By The lake offers a stunning Lakeside location, or you can take a rowing boat out on Derwentwater, ¾ mile. If you like outdoor adventure including walking, cycling and climbing, you are surrounded by some amazing scenery and routes around Latrgigg and Catbells, and nearby you’ll find Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn to name a few. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (22)
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Shirley Thompson
What a lovely cottage , very homely and welcoming .There was four adults and one dog and ample room for us all Well equipped kitchen and lovely touch with coffee pods and biscuits .Will definitely be booking this cottage again
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful house. It had everything we needed. The house was very clean and comfortable. Water pressure in showers not the best. We would definitely stay again.
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Simon Fuller
4th time staying in our annual trip. Only small comment is the showers could be slightly better. Very low pressure, appreciate there isn’t much that can done easily but after walking all day a powerful shower would be amazing!Otherwise it’s perfect and we would book again!!