Millside Cottage

4.7 Based on 45 reviews
  • Braithwaite
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1

Overview

Millside cottage is a lovingly-maintained, spacious two-bedroom cottage, situated in a peaceful part of Braithwaite Village. There are many endearing characteristics, including a painted beamed ceiling and an attractive log-burner. The small sun room overlooking the garden is a lovely feature, with comfortable sun-lounger chairs. The south-facing garden boasts views of Braithwaite's own Wainwright, Barrow, as well as Skiddaw. With easy access to many local walks and Whinlatter Forest, Millside is a favourite for many. The property also includes free, unlimited WI-FI and private parking for two cars.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
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
Pub within 1 mile
Pub within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Towels
Towels
This secluded enclosed garden is lovingly maintained and makes a wonderful place to spend time with family or friends on those sunny days in the Lake District.

Description

Millside Cottage is situated in a quiet location, close to the centre of the village and a short distance from the village shop.

There are two allocated parking places at the front of the property.

The cottage has full gas central heating, double glazing and is lovingly maintained with wonderful views of the fells. It is charming and well-equipped, offering very comfortable accommodation for any time of year.

The entrance porch opens into a spacious, well-decorated lounge with a camouflaged-beam ceiling, a log burner, and a leather suite, along with Smart TV with Bluetooth soundbar, which you can connect to your devices.

From the lounge, you enter the fully-fitted kitchen-diner with built in appliances, including oven, a five-ringed ceramic touch-control hob, microwave, washer-dryer, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso Magimix coffee machine with some complimentary pods, as well as a classic filter coffee machine. There is a dining area with table and four chairs with views out to the secluded garden.

From the kitchen, there is a small sun room with comfortable sun-lounger chairs, ideal for afternoon relaxation. This leads to the well-kept enclosed garden which is ideal for families and those sunny days in the Lake District. It has a paved area with table and chairs, many different flowering shrubs and views out towards the fells.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one bedroom with bespoke king-size bed, and one twin with two singles, both with built in wardrobes.

The large bathroom has both a bath and a shower cubicle, and a wash hand basin (the view of Barrow Fell from the bath after a day on the fells is definitely recommended). There is a separate WC next to the bathroom. One bath towel and one hand towel are provided per person.

Braithwaite is a cosy, close-knit village just outside of Keswick. With a village shop, three local pubs, and plenty of walks right on your doorstep, you won’t even need to leave the village.

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

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Reviews

Excellent
Lovely cottage, clean and comfortable. Great location. Friendly helpful staff at Keswick cottages. Would book again.
Perfect base
We have just returned from a wonderful two week stay at Millside Cottage. Braithwaite was an excellent base from which to explore the north western corner of the lakes especially with the bigger towns very busy with summer visitors and traffic. The double parking spaces proved very handy and, with careful manoeuvring, fitted a smaller car and estate car for the duration. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. The shower is excellent and the bedrooms comfy. The small sun room was a real sun trap and the patio garden at the back a great spot for a cuppa after a day in the hills. It was also completely secure for our spaniel. Location wise with the village shop a few metres from the door (open every day) and the two pubs within a 5 minute walk serving delicious food and local beers, it could not be faulted. We enjoyed walks from the door in all directions and also a quick trip up the road to the excellent and highly recommended Whinlatter park run.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable two-week stay at Millside Cottage. It’s great to know that Braithwaite proved to be such an excellent base for exploring the North Western Lakes, especially during the busy summer season. The village really does offer the perfect balance of peace and convenience, with easy access to so many fantastic walks and attractions. We’re pleased the parking worked well for your vehicles and that you found the cottage comfortable, well equipped, and welcoming throughout your stay. It’s lovely to hear the shower, bedrooms, and sun room all got a mention, and we can easily picture how enjoyable it must have been to relax in the patio garden with a well-earned cuppa after a day on the fells. We're especially pleased that the garden worked so well for your spaniel too. [Emoji Removed] The location is certainly one of Millside Cottage’s biggest strengths. Having the village shop just a few steps away and two excellent pubs within easy walking distance makes it hard to beat, and it sounds as though you really made the most of everything Braithwaite and the surrounding area have to offer. Thank you again for your kind words. We’re so pleased you had such a fantastic stay and would be delighted to welcome you back to Millside Cottage in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , August 2026

Great Cottage
We have stayed at Millside Cottage many times before and it's a favourite of ours. Cottage is very homely and well equipped. It was great to see that the shower has been upgraded. One suggestion is that the new Wood burner is not that practical to use as there is no companion set, or at the very minimum an available poker. Having a fire at home, we know that sometimes you really need a poker to "re-adjust" locations of logs within the fire to ensure that they are sat correctly.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return to Millside Cottage so many times. It really does mean a great deal to us when guests come back again and again, and we're delighted to hear it remains one of your favourites. It’s wonderful to know you continue to find the cottage homely, comfortable, and well equipped, and we're pleased the upgraded shower was a welcome improvement. Thank you as well for your helpful feedback regarding the wood burner. That's a very practical observation, and one that someone with experience of using a fire at home is particularly well placed to make. We can certainly see how having a companion set, or at the very least a poker, would make it easier to safely adjust logs and get the most from the stove. We'll be sure to pass this suggestion on to the owner for consideration. Thank you again for your continued support and for taking the time to share your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Millside Cottage again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , July 2026

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Lovely cottage, nice location for walkers, The Coledale Inn and Royal Oak were great and very friendly. Would stay again.
We loved the house and all the homely comforts it has inside. The conservatory was an added bonus that we got to enjoy on even a wet and dreary day. The kitchen is really well equipped, location perfect right next to the shop and many of the beautiful walks of the Lakes, thank you!
Stunning cottage in an ideal location for walking and visiting Keswick. Cottage is very well equipped, extremely comfortable, warm and cosy, beds are the best we have ever slept in. Lovely secure dog friendly garden with stunning views, bonus of having parking at the front of the cottage. Just steps away from a shop and 2 exceptional pubs. Quiet and peaceful, ideal for couples, small family or friends. Keswick cottages are really supportive, helpful and respond quickly to all queries, we would without question use this company again
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