Lords Seat

4.8 Based on 21 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
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 of Bassenthwaite Lake, surrounded by delightful scenery, Lords Seat is the ideal location for a relaxing break.

There is ample parking available at the property, which also 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, with 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 to your apartment, there is hanging space and storage for outdoor gear. From here, you'll 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 and a small breakfast bar with views to Barf and Whinlatter.

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

Each of the three comfortable bedrooms enjoy views to Skiddaw, 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, WC and views to Barf.

The perfect place to enjoy a relaxing Lake District holiday, Thornthwaite has plenty of walks right on its doorstep: everything from fine tops to valley rambles. For cyclists, there is a cycle path passing through Thornthwaite, with incredible links to the rest of the North Lakes cycling paths.

For those looking for a slower pace, Bassenthwaite Lake has plenty of opportunities to sail and fish, or take in the surrounding wildlife. The southern tip of Bassenthwaite has been transformed into a wildlife sanctuary, so keep an eye out for the local fauna! During the season, the famous Bassenthwaite Ospreys can often be seen flying overhead.

If you’re looking to venture out into the Lake District without a car, Thornthwaite is serviced by the X4 and X5 bus services, running all the way from Workington to Penrith, linking Thornthwaite to local train stations.

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Reviews

Brilliant
We had a wonderful stay at Lords Seat. The surrounding area was beautiful and it wasn't too far from places to visit. The only problem was not being able to watch TV in the evening. Someone did come out but was unable to fix it. Also the jam we ordered was mouldy when we opened it. Will definitely go back again.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — we’re delighted to hear you had such a wonderful stay at Lords Seat and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings. It’s great to know you’d definitely return. Thank you for also highlighting the issues you experienced. We’re sorry the TV could not be resolved during your stay, although we’re pleased a member of the team was able to attend promptly to assist. This is something we will continue to review. In relation to the hamper, these are supplied by a third?party company and items should of course be in perfect condition. Had this been brought to our attention at the time — particularly when our team member attended the property — we would have arranged a replacement straight away. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re pleased that overall you had an enjoyable stay. We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Paul- The Lakes
Excellent accommodation, very well appointed and comfortable, very clean but could do with cleaning cobwebs off some of the internal window frames

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you found the accommodation excellent — well appointed, comfortable, and very clean. Thank you as well for your note regarding the cobwebs on the internal window frames. We appreciate you mentioning this ([Emoji Removed]), and we’ll pass it on to our housekeeping team to ensure these areas receive a bit more attention moving forward. We’re so pleased you had an enjoyable stay overall and would be very happy to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Thank you
The lords seat was a lovely place to stay, very comfortable and clean. Great location with amazing views. Nice to have the extras like the dvds and games. The only disappointing thing was the water going off (ironic in the lake district) but obviously not your fault. The only thing that would have helped is instructions on a couple of things. We struggled with the hob as it clicks off every time we put the pan on and hadnt used that sort of hob before so took a while to figure it out. It was a lovely place to stay. Thank you for letting us stay there.

Hello, Theresa! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay at Lords Seat. The location and views are amazing! We're all about the little extra touches-- hopefully you enjoyed the games! We apologise for the inconvenience with the water outage. Thankfully, United Utilities were able to fix the issue as soon as we were made aware. Prior to arrival, you will receive a digital guide, which contains everything you need to know before and during your stay. This includes things like how to use the appliances, and even helpful local tips and recommendations. Keep an eye out for the guide on your next stay! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , November 2025

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We had the best stay here, everything was clean and organised and so spacious! The view from the windows was unreal and we can’t wait to come back!
Everything was amazing! Location, views from every window, facilities, comfort, cleanliness. We would love to return one day!
Everything was perfect. Views, the comfort, this is an exceptional place to stay. A real home-from-home! The only negative was that we weren't there long enough!
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