Birchgate

4.6 Based on 49 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 will be greeted by 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 pretty 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 – 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 w.c., 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 lantern 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 options to keep you occupied during your stay. For walkers the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trial which starts next to the Keswick Leisure centre is a 5 kilometre (10 kilometre there and back) walk along what was once a railway track. It offers beautiful views and is a multi-user trial suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you fancy something with a little more elevation and spectacular views, Latrigg and Walla Crag can be reached from your doorstep, and you can even tick off some Wainwrights! 10 minutes out of Keswick is Whinlatter forest, which offers a huge selection of walks and outdoor activities.

Keswick itself offers lots of amenities, from shops to cafés, pubs to theatres, you will be spoilt for choice.

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Reviews

Another lovely week at Birchgate
A cosy, convenient and comfortable cottage. Carefully maintained, warm and welcoming, we have visited regularly for several years. Highly recommended.

Hi, Thank you for your review. Birchgate is on a quiet street but only a 10 minute walk to the town centre. The real fire gives the cottage a warm and cosy feeling and it also benefits from it's own parking space. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Keswick Cottages , October 2025

Centrally located
Birchgate is situated, in a quiet location, a short walk from Upper Fitz Park and the town centre. A small cottage but very cosy and comfortable. Everything you require for a stay is supplied, the kitchen was well equipped to be used as much or as little as you like. The cottage has the bonus of a driveway which is suitable for a mid range SUV with a bit of shunting.

Hi Gregory, Thank you for your review. The quiet location of Birchgate makes it the perfect location for a relaxing break in the Lakes. It is only a 10 minute walk in to the town centre and there are lots of walks you can do right from the doorstep. The outdoor space is perfect for relaxing in with a glass of wine after a day of exploring and adventures. We hope you had a fantastic stay and that we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Keswick Cottages , October 2025

Keswick Cottages must be doing something right!
As good (and it was very good) as the first time we stayed here - 14 years of annual visits. Long may it continue.

Hi Rosemary, Thank you for your lovely review! We are a small, local team so comments like this really make our day. It's so good to hear that you have been coming back for so many years and hopefully for many more to come. We hope you had another fantastic stay and we can't wait to welcome you back. Best wishes, Keswick Cumbria

Keswick Cottages , August 2025

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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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