Lords Seat

4.9 Based on 11 reviews
  • Thornthwaite
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2

Overview

5* Gold awarded apartment enjoying a quiet, unspoilt rural location the Swan Hotel, a former 17th century coaching inn has been sympathetically converted into several quality apartments. On the edge of the village of Thornthwaite, within five minutes walking distance of Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounded by delightful scenery it is the ideal location for a relaxing break.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
No pets allowed
Great views
Great views
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Gas & Electric Included
Gas & Electric Included
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Towels
Towels
The generous lounge overlooks the beautiful shared grounds and fells beyond

Description

Enjoying a quiet, unspoilt rural location the Swan Hotel, a former 17th century coaching inn has been sympathetically converted into several quality apartments. On the edge of the village of Thornthwaite, within five minutes walking distance of Bassenthwaite Lake and surrounded by delightful scenery it is the ideal location for a relaxing break. Fine walking opportunities abound for all abilities with many walks from the door - from fine tops to valley rambles. A cycle way passes the door with superb cycling links to the rest of the north Lake District. There is excellent sailing and fishing to be enjoyed on Bassenthwaite Lake as well as an abundance of wildlife. The southern tip of the lake has been designated a wildlife sanctuary, and from the nearby hide guests can observe many and varied forms of wildlife on and around the lake. The famous Bassenthwaite Ospreys can frequently be seen flying overhead during the season. Swan House is served by the X5 Penrith-Keswick-Cockermouth-Workington bus service with a bus stop outside the door, enabling guests to explore the area without using their car. There is a good choice of pubs and places to eat in the area and good shopping in the historic market towns of Keswick (3 miles) and Cockermouth (7 miles).

There is ample parking and benefits from large shared grounds with pond, orangery, picnic/barbecue area and decking. Lord's Seat is a fabulous three-bedroomed apartment situated on the first floor and enjoying stunning views to the front and back. The apartment has been completed to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings.

The property is entered via shared entrance hall and stairs. Entering the hallway there is hanging space and storage for outdoor gear. From here you find the fitted kitchen with fridge, freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave oven, washing machine and tumble dryer. The solid wood Pippy Oak units are of a high quality with granite worktops with small breakfast bar and views to Barf and Whinlatter.

Steps from the kitchen lead to the spacious, bright lounge/dining area with windows to front and back. The lounge has feature fire-place with gas fired stove, TV, DVD, CD with mp3 and i-pod docking station, comfortable leather settees, dining table and chairs.

Each of the three comfortable bedrooms enjoy views to Skiddaw and along the valley to Keswick and the mountains beyond. The master bedroom has king size sleigh bed, TV and en-suite shower room with basin and wc.

The second bedroom has twin beds and the third bedroom has a double bed. All bedrooms will be dressed in luxury linen and towels.

The family bathroom has a large bath with shower over, twin basins and wc and view to Barf.

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Reviews

Excellent place to stay
Have stayed at numerous holiday cottages and this is the best all round property ever, would recommend highly

Thank you so much for this 5 star review! We love that this is the best property you have stayed at! A former 17th century coaching inn, the Swan Hotel has been converted into apartments. Lord's Seat is a wonderful three-bedroomed apartment on the first floor and offers amazing views of the surrounding fells such as Skiddaw and Barf! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back when you next visit the Lake District! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , October 2023

Great size, well presented
Great place to stay in the lakes. Walks from the door. The apartment had everything for 6 guests, really well presented, home from home. Nice views from the dining room/lounge and bedrooms. Only thing I missed is there is no access directly to garden area being on the first floor.

Thank you so much for your 5 star review! There is many walking opportunities for all abilities as soon as you step outside the front door, and the views of Skiddaw and surrounding fells are stunning, and it is only a five minute walk to the shores of Bassenthwaite! We love that you found it a home from a home, and we hope you enjoyed the large shared grounds with pond, orangery, picnic/barbecue area and decking! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back on your next stay! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , October 2023

Lovely lakes flat
Really quite a nice flat, mountains visible from the windows, close to North Lakes area. Nice big rooms, the shared bathroom almost excessively big. The 'Bishop of Barf' memorial is visible from the front door. Kitchen very well equipped. There is not a lot of space in the cupboards, and it was a little difficult finding it the first time, as there is a similar named place close by on the same road.

Hello Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lords Seat, we are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. We are sorry if you found the accommodation hard to find, we are always looking at ways to improve our directions and regularly review these. We will ensure that these are looked at once again...hopefully it won't be too long until your next stay.

Sophie - Keswick Cottages , June 2023

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Very clean with top quality products. Beautiful location.
Amazing views, close to everything we wanted to do, accommodation was completely up to date
The accommodation was first class and immaculately clean. Great touches, like bean to cup coffee machine with an ample supply of beans. Beds and sofa's very comfortable. The views of Skiddaw, especially at sunset were spectacular.
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