Birchgate

4.7 Based on 57 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1

Overview

Birchgate is a lovely, traditional Lakeland stone cottage, tucked away from any passing traffic but still within a few minutes' stroll to Fitz Park, the town centre and Lake Derwentwater. The cottage has a warm and cosy feel with a real fireplace for snug winter evenings along with a chiminea outside for alfresco dining in the summer. Its own parking space completes this ideal holiday cottage.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Log Burner/ Open Fire
Log Burner/ Open Fire
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
The charming lounge with open fireplace is very much in keeping with the warm cosy feel of the cottage

Description

As you enter the property, you're welcomed into the well-equipped, fully-fitted kitchen-diner with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, microwave and electric oven and hob. A farmhouse table and chairs complete this traditionally decorated room. Under-stair storage provides plenty of room for boots and coats.

The lounge has a comfortable two-seater sofa and two easy chairs, Smart TV and an open fire, perfect for those cosy nights in!

Upstairs, the double bedroom has a king-size bed and is beautifully furnished with cottage bedding and matching pine furniture – with room for a cot if required.

The charming twin bedroom has two single beds, pine furniture and a lovely decorative feature fireplace. Both bedrooms will be dressed in luxury linen and towels for your arrival.

The bathroom is traditional, with WC, wash basin, bath with shower over, airing cupboard and is fully tiled.

Outside, to the front, is an enclosed garden, equipped with dining furniture and chiminea. Outdoor cushions and lanterns are provided for your enjoyment. To the rear, there is another small, south-facing garden with more dining furniture and private parking for one car.

The cottage is situated in a very quiet row of cottages, with no through traffic passing.

Wi-Fi is available at the cottage free of charge.

Keswick offers plenty of activities and amenities for your stay. Whether you’re looking for adventure activities, retail therapy, or new and exciting things to do, there’s something to keep everyone entertained.

Need to stock up on groceries for your self-catering Keswick holiday? Booths and Co-Op are Keswick’s two main supermarkets, with produce also available on the Keswick Markets.

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

Location

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Reviews

Another wonderful stay
Birchgate is like home from home. Great location, quiet area and close to the town and good walks. We've been coming every year since 2015 and wouldn't stay anywhere else. Keswick Cottages staff are very good, quick and professional in what they do. They are always available should you need them. Loved the new front and back doors. Loved everything. The dog box is a lovely addition, seen for the first time last year. Our 13th visit to Birchgate - lucky for us! Already booked for next year's visit - can't wait.

Hi, Joanna! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and heartfelt review. It’s truly lovely to hear that Birchgate feels like a home from home for you, and we’re incredibly honoured that you’ve been coming back every year since 2015. Your continued loyalty – 13 visits and counting – really does mean the world to us. We’re delighted you continue to enjoy the peaceful location, easy access to town and walks, and the recent updates such as the new front and back doors. It’s also great to hear the dog box has become a favourite addition. Thank you as well for your kind words about our team; providing a quick, professional, and supportive service is always our aim. We’re thrilled you’ve already booked for next year and can’t wait to welcome you back to Birchgate once again – lucky indeed! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , April 2026

Bichgate Keswick ( March)
Had a great time at Birchgate, felt like home from home. The parking was a bonus. Great communication from Keswick Cottages. Will definitely stay again. Many thanks for a lovely 5 days.

Hi, Christine! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed yourselves! Holidays are supposed to be stress-free, and that's what we're here for. We like to make sure you have all the information you need, so you don't need to call us. But, we're here day or night if you do, and we always welcome guests to visit us in the office! When's the next visit planned for, then?! We'd love to host you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , March 2026

Anniversary Mini Break
We've stayed here many times before lovely house only complaint is the heating & water poor very cold

Hi, Donnamarie, Thank you so much for your feedback. Please do send us an email with further details, we'd like to discuss this further to see how we can properly rectify the issue. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , March 2026

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Lovely place to stay, a nice cottage within easy walk of Keswick town centre and Derwent Water.
Enjoyed the stay here, lovely place and will definitely be back. Has its own parking spot which is great because parking wasn’t the best in the surrounding areas.
What a perfect little place to stay. Just right size with lovely lounge with an open fire and close to Keswick centre. We enjoyed walks directly from the cottage so only drove once in the week. Hosts responsive and friendly and there was a little Xmas tree and few other decorations to make it feel homely and Christmassy. We loved staying there and would love to return.
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