Millside Cottage

4.7 Based on 42 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

Lovely Braithwaite.
This was our second visit to Millside Cottage, the location is ideal , it's dog friendly and you can park your car safely off the road. There are some fabulous walks straight from the door for all abilities from a pleasant stroll to a bagging a string of Wainwrights. The cottage could do with some new furniture as the sofas are worn and somewhat uncomfortable, the front of the house were you park the car had some loose pavers and could do with weeding to give the property the appeal it deserves. Having said that we would stay at Millside again because of it's ideal location and the fact that we always receive a fantastic service from Keswick Cottages.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely and honest review, and for choosing to return to Millside Cottage — it really does mean a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear the location continues to work so perfectly for you, especially with the walks straight from the door and the dog?friendly setup. Being able to park safely and head straight out into the fells really does make it such a great base. Thank you as well for your helpful feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the sofas and the exterior paving and weeding. These points have been noted and will be passed on to the owner for consideration, as it’s important the property reflects its fantastic setting. It’s especially lovely to hear that, despite these points, you would happily stay again and that you continue to receive great service from our team — that really does mean a great deal to us as a small, independent business. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Spring in the Lakes
Having stayed at Millside on numerous occasionsit still feels like home each time I arrive. The cottage is always warm and comfortable and well equipped, On site parking is good and the enclosed garden is of a great benefit (especially when bringing your dog).Braithwaite is ideally situated for exploring the northern lakes. If like me, you hold a bus pass, travelling around the Lakes from Keswick is a great journey way of enjoying Cumbria.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back to Millside, and we’re delighted to hear it still feels like a home from home each time you arrive — that really is the best compliment we could receive. We’re so pleased you continue to find the cottage warm, comfortable, and well equipped, and that the on?site parking and enclosed garden work so well for you, especially when bringing your dog. It’s great to hear you enjoy the location in Braithwaite too — perfectly placed for exploring the northern Lakes, whether on foot or by bus. Travelling around from Keswick really is a wonderful way to take in the scenery. Thank you again for your continued loyalty, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back again. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

Spring break in Braithwaite.
We have stayed in Millside cottage several times previously. The cottage has obviously had an upgrade which to be honest was needed, but it's in a lovely location, convenient for travel (minutes to Keswick by car), walking etc. It now has a new log burner, new shower, coffee machine in the kitchen and the paint has freshened up the whole place. Parking is dedicated for two cars and is generally okay but the lane can get busy and congested. There is a new electric charging point for those guests now having electric cars. The garden, although quite small compared to the cottage directly opposite, which we have also used before, is a sun trap and ideal to sit in with a morning coffee. The views are gorgeous and those climbing the "Barrow" can be seen from the kitchen too. All in all, ideally situated, but the TV and associated technology could do with being replaced.

Hi, Malcolm! Thank you for your continued loyalty to Millside — it’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests who know the property so well. We’re really pleased to hear you’ve noticed and appreciated the recent upgrades, from the new log burner and shower to the fresh décor and added coffee machine. It’s great to know these improvements have enhanced your experience. We’re glad the location continues to work well for you, with easy access to Keswick and lovely walking routes, and that you were able to enjoy the garden — even if smaller than next door, it really does make a wonderful sun trap with those gorgeous views. It’s also great to hear the parking and new EV charging point were useful additions. Thank you as well for your honest feedback regarding the TV and technology. This has been noted and passed on for consideration, as we’re always looking to keep properties up to date for our guests. We very much appreciate your thoughtful review and look forward to welcoming you back to Millside again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 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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