Byways

4.7 Based on 44 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1

Overview

Byways is a traditional Lakeland end of terrace set in a quiet area within a 5 minute walk to the centre of Keswick. There is a very welcoming feel to this property and with the flexibility of Friday or Monday arrivals offers an ideal base even if only for a short break. The enclosed landscaped patio area with established shrubs and foliage to the side offer a great place to sit or dine and catches the sun for most of the day.

Features

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
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
The pretty enclosed patio area offers a great place to sit or dine and catches the sun for most of the day

Description

As you enter the cottage you walk directly into the spacious open plan lounge and dining area with wooden floors, dining table with four chairs, two leather sofas and the lovely gas burning stove which makes for a great feature in the lounge. This room gives a really inviting feel making it a real home from home.

The modern kitchen is very well equipped for the perfect self catering holiday with oven & hob, dishwasher, washer / dryer, fridge freezer and microwave.

Upstairs there are two pretty bedrooms. To the front of the cottage is the master bedroom with king size bed, and at the back of the cottage is the twin bedroom. Both rooms are well furnished and include luxury linen and towels.

The modern bathroom has a bath with shower over, hand basin and WC.

There is an enclosed patio with seating which makes a lovely place to relax on sunny days.

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

Unrestricted parking is on street directly in front of the cottage.

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.

Location

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Reviews

Clean, comfortable and convenient
A clean, comfortable house in a quiet location but only a short walk away from the town centre and restaurants, shops etc. The welcome pack was a nice touch, and particularly welcomed by our four-legged friend! Just a few minor issues: - the kitchen door doesn't close securely, so our small dog could easily push it open. The sneck needs adjust. - the stair 'gate' seems past its best. It was tricky to operate and the lock released only after several tries. - whilst it wasn't the weather for sitting out, the outside area, including the small yard, could do with a general clean-up. Despite these minor issues, we would probably stay here again.

Hi William, Thank you for your review. We hope you had a lovely stay at Byways and we're thrilled to hear that your pooch liked their pup-pack! Thank you for your comments regarding the door, stairgate and garden. We will pass them on to our maintenance team for them to rectify for future guests. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , September 2025

The perfect Cottage Byways
Byways is the perfect cottage we have been going for 8 years and we love it, sometimes twice a year Very cosy has everything you need plus always immaculate and clean. The cottage has been updated recently newly painted rooms and new carpet etc looks fab well impressed lovely bathroom and two good size bedroom's. We take our Cocker Spaniel too because doggie friendly plus 5 minutes walk Into town so near everything plus Fitz park. We cannot wait to go again next year

Hi Dave, Thank you for your lovely review. We're thrilled to hear that you have been coming to Byways for such a long time and intend to come next year. It is in the perfect location, especially if you have a pooch as Fitz Park is only a 5 minute walk away. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , September 2025

OK cottage
Cottage was fine, pretty much as we expected. A couple of little niggles you may wish to take on board. The bathroom lock is very basic and very sharp and stiff. I hurt my fingers several times when using it. Also, the bath is very difficult to get out of. Very high with nothing to hold onto. None of our party are old or infirm but we found it difficult, so anyone less steady would certainly struggle. Perhaps a handle on the side of the bath would help. Also, the frying pan - impossible to cook with it. Everything stuck straight away. I appreciate owners dont want to put top quality things in the cottages as they will disappear but this definitely needs replacing. Apart from that, all fine. Excellent location and it had everything we needed. Karen

Hi Karen, Thank you for your review of Byways. The cottage is in a quiet area of Keswick but is still close to the town centre with it's independent shops and restaurants and close to Fitz Park and the lake. Thank you for bringing the other points to our attention. They will be passed to the relevant teams to resolve. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , August 2025

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Byways has been our favourite place to stay in Keswick for many years. Clean, cosy, comfortable, ideally equipped and closed to the town centre.
We’ve stayed in Byways 10+ times and it’s always brilliant. Very clean and well maintained, and this time had had a bit of a spruce up since we last visited in November. The bedrooms had been swapped over and a nice big king double had been added to the double room, very comfy and cosy. The downstairs had also had a lick of paint and was looking fresh. The only thing missing was the footstools which used to be in the lounge… they were very handy for resting aching legs after a day in the fells! As usual we had a great weeks stay in Byways and we’ll be back again later this year or in spring next year. Thanks :-)
I have booked three times now and never disappointed with the property and the facilities.
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