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Garden Cottage - Thornthwaite

Thornthwaite, Lake District

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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 3
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Party houses
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful cottage with stunning landscaped gardens
  • Just 300 metres from the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Bright and airy living area with glazed roof and views of the Whinlatter fells
Property code: SZ206

This spectacular property is perfect for family or friends’ reunions, where everyone will be able to find their favourite spot. With direct access to Bassenthwaite Lake, it’s a serene place for all.

Your next long-awaited get together with family or friends truly deserves a stand-out choice in accommodation, and this Cumbrian cottage is on-hand to offer just that. Boasting contemporary features including floor to ceiling windows and glazed roof, the communal areas of this two-storey property are flooded with light and invite you to soak up far-reaching views of Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding Lakeland mountains. Wake up each morning and feel renewed, well rested after a quality night's sleep and ready to take on the day's adventure with your nearest and dearest right by your side. Sleeping 10 guests across five bedrooms, we can assure you that privacy and space are always assured when staying right here. Dog-loving groups are also welcome to bring as many as three dogs to stay for the duration!

As its name might suggest, this stunning holiday home is surrounded by pretty gardens with landscaped elements, outdoor seating for 10 and an enclosed area that’s perfect for pets or pups. Perfect for a summer stay with all of your favourite folk, the outdoor areas of this accommodation are simply unrivalled. Step inside to find further elements to write home about including a completely modern kitchen with all the appliances required to feed 10 hungry mouths. Get together on an evening to enjoy lazy nights in front of the TV, curled up on modular sofas and chatting away together. When it's time for bed you'll be pleased to find five bedrooms spread out over two storeys, all of which have been lovingly updated to offer a wonderful space to wake up to each morning.

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  • 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 queen-size, 1 double, 2 twins
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Oil fired central heating
  • TV/DVD
  • Stairgate available
  • Enclosed garden with patio, BBQ (charcoal not provided), seating, lawns and access to lake
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Pub 4 miles, shops and restaurants 5.5 miles
  • Private water supply which can affect pressure during heavy use
  • Access to the cottage up the drive is over private land and is for access only; woods and lake should be accessed from the rear of the property
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

As an extension of the property’s outdoor offering, this holiday home provides direct access to the pretty Powterhow Wood and Bassenthwaite Lake mere metres away. Let younger guests explore the mystical woodlands and set off for daily walks around the water, or step out together and experience a lazy lake cruise. Both Dodd Wood (7.5 miles) and Whinlatter Forest (3 miles) are close at hand for hiking and cycling routes that will challenge visitors of all ages. Along with the Whinlatter Park’s Go Ape zip wiring park, the thrilling adventure capital of Keswick (4.5 miles) is close by and offers an abundance of adrenaline seeking expeditions that can be enjoyed together. Whether it’s activities on the Derwentwater Lake (5 miles) or mountaineering escapades on the surrounding fells, thrill seekers will find plenty to be excited by in this area.

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Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

Overall cleanliness
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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Diane 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Sarah 29th December 2023

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Very spacious property for 10 guests with ample space for dining and in the lounge area. Great heating system too, the house was never cold. Fabulous location, loved the secluded nature of the property together with the many walks either from the property or a short drive away. Property is in need of a little TLC and maintenance which has been fed Read moreback, but it's clean. Wifi was poor, went off for a full day and limited phone signal too. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 15th December 2023

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Its great value for money but needs TLC. Would suggest a good walkthrough and test. Would also recommend a hose pipe outside. Its dog friendly so needed for cleaning the dogs feet. Garden not enclosed as stated on website but great dog walks around the cottage. Heating was great even in freezing temps. Needs some maintenance.

Reviewed by Nicholas 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Leo 28th July 2023

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Lovely place suitable for a big or extended family group.

Reviewed by Michael 21st July 2023

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Niece property nic garden access very good

Reviewed by Lisa 9th June 2023

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We have just returned from a week at Garden Cottage and were lucky enough to have temperatures of over 28 degrees all week! The cottage is in a lovely position and very private. It is spacious and there was more than enough room for the 6 of us. The property does feel a little tired though and in need of some TLC. But the main areas were clean. TheRead more lounge area is mostly glass and was absolutely unbearable in the heat and full of flies. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 26th May 2023

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We had a lovely week overall in the cottage with our family of 10. The cottage is in a beautiful location with access to the lake through the woods. We had days out to Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Buttermere and Whinlatter Forest. There is plenty of space for everyone in the cottage and the children enjoyed playing in the big lounge and garden. There weRead morere some niggles we have fed back to the owners about to hopefully improve the experience for future guests. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 28th April 2023

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The house is well located for access to the Lakes and mountains (car or bus) and can comfortably absorb an extended family. Our biggest problem was the failure of the wifi on two successive nights. Whilst the agents were helpful in sorting this, the fact that the router is in another property means guests cannot reset it. The garden could do with aRead more bit of tlc and the treated spring water supply and pressure won't be to everyone's taste, but overall this is a good base for a large family group. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 7th April 2023

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A perfect location for walks and access to lakes. Beautiful views and warm sunroom to relax in. Easy access and good communication.

Reviewed by Sheila 3rd February 2023

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Very clean and spacious property in lovely location. Highly recommended. Be aware we had no phone signal but Internet was provided.

Reviewed by Kate 28th October 2022

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Lovely location, can walk to the lake from the house. Kitchen well equipped and very spacious house, so great for large groups. More attention to cleaning needed as quite dusty and several cobwebs. Property looks a little tired with some repairs needed - kitchen tap is very wobbly.

Reviewed by Eileen 21st October 2022

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COMFY WELL APPOINTED HOUSE IN A LOVELY LOCATION

Reviewed by Claire 16th September 2022

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Really great location close to Keswick. Big house suitable for bigger groups . Well equipped . Lovely gardens and walk down to lake

Reviewed by Christopher 9th September 2022

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The space in the house is fantastic for a large group. However the garden is not well maintained and is not secure as stated.

Reviewed by Tracy 12th August 2022

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Thornwaite is a beautiful location. The cottage has plenty of walks on its door step. The town of Keswick is very close by. The cottage is very spacious and comfortable. Some of the photos are old and don't show how the cottage is now. On the down side the cottage was not clean on arrival at 6pm. Floors and sofas we're dirty. The door handle was miRead moressing on the inside of my young nephews bedroom, which we hadn't realised and they were locked in for over a hour. Food and knife under a bed. Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 22nd July 2022

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Really spacious property, ten people can stay and not feel crowded. Excellent facilities. Great location with easy access to the lake via the woods. Lovely private garden that our daughter loved playing in. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Sarah Louise 15th July 2022

Guest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 starsGuest rating 4.8 stars

Gorgeous house and garden with amazing views. Lots of space for a large family or group. Great location close to Bassenthwaite and Keswick but very peaceful and away from roads. Can walk through back garden through a wood to the lake. BBQ supplied and kitchen well fitted out. Plenty of parkging space. Comfortable lounge. We were there in a heatwaveRead more and some rooms in original house remained nice and cool due to thick walls. If weather was less good there is a room for drying outdoor gear Hide

Reviewed by Mike 8th July 2022

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

Reviewed by Julian 24th June 2022

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One of the very few places I'd happily return to. Despite being so close to the A66, we couldn't hear any traffic noise. Good location for Keswick access and great scenic drives west to Buttermere and Honister. Bring your own serrated edge knives for bread etc.

Reviewed by Sue 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Josie 3rd June 2022

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Garden Cottage is in a lovely location, is spacious and well equipped. There were ten of us with three dogs and there was still plenty of room for us all. Some parts of the house need a bit of TLC and the water pressure can be a bit of a problem at times when a few people need showers but it is still a lovely place to stay and we'd definitely stay Read morethere again if we were in that part of the Lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Gordon 27th May 2022

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Cottage in enviable position with surrounding countryside and it is a shame to point out the various improvements already mentioned. I would however point out tap in kitchen had been leaking for some time according to repairer and work top was in need of replacing. Some of furniture also seemed tired as bases seemed to be collapsing. I would say thRead moreat house in a clean and fresh condition. I would recommend this property if some general overhaul of these minor issues were attended to. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Deborah 29th April 2022

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Excellent property with so much space for our group to socialise in. Fabulous location for walking. Facilities were great too. Fully stocked kitchen with ample pots and cutlery.

Reviewed by Jan 15th April 2022

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Reviewed by David 8th April 2022

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