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Far Wescoe

Keswick (4mls W), Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning Lake District property with views across heights of Helvellyn and Derwent
  • Within walking distance from the pretty village of Threlkeld with country pubs
  • Charming former residence of the poet WH Auden, a rural heaven
Overview
Property code: 86250

Charming detached period house with lots of characterful features and a delightful mature south west facing garden on the slopes of Blencathra with a beautiful vista over Helvellyn and Derwent fells.

Gaze out at spectacular, undulating Lakeland views through the picture windows at this magical, group holiday home, believed to be where the poet WH Auden once lived. Sleeping up to eight guests, as well as a couple of their canine companions, this four-bedroom property could suit two families wishing to holiday together or a party of friends eager to immerse themselves in the great outdoors while also being within easy reach of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Situated approximately 0.5 miles from Threlkeld, the appealing, two-storey house is just 4 miles from vibrant Keswick, with its many amenities and attractions. Plan exciting trips out together then return home to unwind in front of a crackling wood burner or soak up the Cumbrian sunshine and the views out in the garden.

Let yourselves in, leave your shoes and jackets in the laundry room and pop anything damp straight into the washing machine and tumble dryer. Then head on through to find welcoming accommodation with an abundance of character and original features. Settle in front of the Smart TV and light the wood burner in the snug or head into the lounge to lose yourselves in the views. Find a Smart TV and a wood burner in here too. Those seeking a quiet moment or two can gaze out at the sweeping vistas from the conservatory over a cup of tea. Take turns whipping up hearty feasts for your party in the exquisite country kitchen, then call everyone to the table in the dining room. Find you also have a utility room at ground-floor level. Two staircases lead up to the first floor, where there are two double bedrooms, a king-size and a twin. The double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and there is a Jack and Jill family bathroom. Wake up to glorious views then head out into the very generous, enclosed garden on sunny mornings to enjoy the scenery over a cup of coffee. Dine out here too with your friends and family on fine evenings. Find you have space to store bikes, and parking for two cars.

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  • 4 bedrooms -1 king-size, 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with shower over bath and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Kitchen – with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Exterior heated laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, WC, and basin
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner in lounge, dining room and snug
  • Smart TV in the lounge and snug
  • Enclosed garden with patio
  • Lockable bike storage shed
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Pubs, village shops and restaurants within 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lace up your boots and follow a section of the 6-mile Keswick to Threlkeld Trail, which follows the route of an old railway line. Walk to the Castlerigg Stone Circle, about 3 miles from your base. This is believed to date back to around 3,000BC and to be among the earliest British circles. Spend time in Keswick, browsing in the shops and dining out. Visit the Museum and Art Gallery, book tickets to a show at the Theatre by the Lake and take a trip out on Derwentwater to enjoy the scenery from the lake.

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This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 5th April 2024

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This cottage has gorgeous views and is excellently located for walks from the door, Keswick & surrounding area. It is a fantastic size for the number of bedrooms. The drying/boot room was really helpful. The one shower was really powerful. Having sinks in some of the bedrooms was helpful to minimise demand on bathrooms for number of guests. Beds weRead morere a bit creaky but not overly so. We struggled with intermittent cold water supply. Dishwasher small for number of guests. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 17th February 2024

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If you're after a place with amazing views this is the place to come to.

Reviewed by Eleanor 30th December 2023

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Lovely property in a good location and great for our needs. Plenty of space and charm. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Vivien 3rd November 2023

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Lovely view from cottage and comfortable lounge. Disappointed with bedrooms - need updating and more storage for clothes. Bath badly stained and a proper shower needed as one shower isnt enough for 6-8 people.

Reviewed by Susi 21st October 2023

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A lovely welcoming cottage with incredible views, a quirky layout and lots of space to relax and store all our biking / walking gear (and lockable bike storage). We had a great stay and the cottage was very comfortable, although some of the bedroom furniture could do with upgrading. Its an easy 20 minute walk to the pub and a lovely 3.5 hour round Read moretrip to walk up Blencathra from the door. Views to die for and red squirrels in the garden. We loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 7th October 2023

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Stunning location, fantastic views. Beautiful garden with seating. The quirky layout suited our group well. Great coffee shop in the village of Threlkeld.

Reviewed by Ruth 16th September 2023

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We loved our stay at Far Wescoe especially the fantastic views. Its a great location for Keswick and there are lots of walks that you can do from the cottage. The cottage is very quirky and spacious and had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Chris 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 1st July 2023

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The views are truly stunning from the lounge table and conservatory seating and the garden was very pretty. Within the quirky layout, there were plenty of spaces for smaller groupings and the lounge was a good communal space for the 6 adults in our group. The beds were comfy. We had a great week at Far Wescoe.

Reviewed by Paul 23rd June 2023

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Great location with all round amazing views. Lovely walks from the doorstep especially the walk to Keswick. Also has a fantastic pub/restaurant The Horse and Farrier in the near by village of Threlkeld.

Reviewed by Philip 9th June 2023

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Typical lake district house in a good location, at the foot of Blencathra. . The property benefits from incredible views and has a stunning garden, but is only a ten minute drive away from Keswick. . The management company and the owner provide good support and everything was well organised. A good setting if you want to get away from it all, alterRead morenatively, not far from Keswick if you seek its delights. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 26th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, very quirky layout but plenty big enough for five adults, two children and two dogs. Absolutely stunning views and beautiful garden. Backs onto a sheep field but is secure for dogs. Handy location for access to fells and smaller local walks, really peaceful. Bathrooms fine and no issues with water pressure or temperature despite beiRead moreng a large group. Lovely sitting room and kitchen has all the things you'll generally need. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 14th April 2023

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Stunning views exceeded expectations, and will return.

Reviewed by Linda 7th April 2023

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An extremely spacious and comfortable property with multiple spaces to hang out in. Located within easy reach of Keswick and other Lake District spots. But its the view that makes this property special. It is simply spectacular.

Reviewed by Kelvin 11th February 2023

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Another lovely week at Far Wescoe, it's a great well-equipped property with ample room to lose our two families in and excellent location. We'll definitely be back.

Reviewed by Mark 11th November 2022

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Reviewed by alex 15th October 2022

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Reviewed by Matt 6th October 2022

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Beautiful cottage and location. Incredible views. Quiet, working farm. Only a few minutes drive into Keswick, and lots of great local walks.

Reviewed by Laura 26th August 2022

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Great location with walks from the door! Amazing views. Good space for two families sharing.

Reviewed by Jennifer 12th August 2022

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Stunning setting and garden for this cottage with amazing views. We had range of weather from 35 sunshine to 15 degrees/rain - and enjoyed it all! Bathroom, as previous comments, need upgrading as really only one useful shower for up to 8 guests. More wardrobe/cupboard space for all bedrooms would be helpful for 2 families. Great for family and dogRead mores (really appreciated). Would love to stay again especially if bathroom improved. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 5th August 2022

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Beautiful location and stunning views from the property. Kids loved watching the sheep in the fields being rounded up by the farmer and sheep dog. Keswick is a 10 minute drive and lots to do in the area - canoeing/kayaking/walks around the lakes and fells/wildlife park.

Reviewed by Julian 29th July 2022

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This is an excellent cottage that makes full use of the outstanding views to the South and West. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Trevor 15th July 2022

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Beautiful location with wonderful views. However for 7 adults the hot water frequently ran out (after about 3 showers only) and the west bathroom shower pressure was non-existent. A parasol for the garden furniture would have been helpful during the heatwave! If you're going for a celebration take your own flutes as there were only 2 on site.

Reviewed by Lynda 8th July 2022

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Cottage is lovely and very clean & views are fantastic, definitely needs another proper shower to accommodate 8 people. We would definitely stay there again even though we had an issue which took a while to be resolved.

Reviewed by matthew 19th June 2022

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A lovely cottage in fantastic location, Well equipped and very clean. Stunning views and a great location for walking and exploring this area (and further afield due to road links) of the full lakes area. The views are stunning, the bedrooms are decent sizes and there is plenty of character. We were really lucky with the weather and enjoyed sittingRead more out late into the evenings. The property is in a very peaceful location and we will look forward to returning soon. Thanks Hide

Reviewed by Doreen 10th June 2022

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views. Some improvements such as a shower in the second bathroom would be good but we all still enjoyed our holiday.

Reviewed by Bridget 3rd June 2022

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This cottage is in a beautiful setting with fabu;ous views. A minor niggle was the constant noise from the main road below but otherwise very peaceful. The parking arrangements are awkward but probably not soluble, apart from the gate which could be easier to use.

Reviewed by Josephine 27th May 2022

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Stunning views, could have just sat by the windows all week and not done any walking at all. Layout/number of rooms worked really well for our group (family, age range 4 - 62).

Reviewed by Susan 11th May 2022

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Wonderful cottage in a fabulous location. Garden well fenced for dogs, although a small one might be able to get under the left hand side of field fence where the farm chickens and brown hares come and go! Yes, there are hares and red squirrels, both seen! Very comfortable and thoughtfully furnished and the cleaning team do a great job! Skiddaw & BRead morelencathra are both within walking distance or there are gentle slares along the longings & old railway line to be had. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 1st May 2022

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Lovely large house with lots of rooms for relaxing in. A beautiful garden with the most stunning views where you could sit with your coffee and admire. Quiet area with plenty of places to walk and run. Highly recommend to all . My family had a wonderful time there.

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