Byways

4.7 Based on 51 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, a dining table with four chairs, two leather sofas and the lovely gas-burning stove which makes for a great feature in the lounge.

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 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

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Reviews

Nice cottage in a perfect location
Well equipped house in a great location. Beds were comfy and it was very quiet. Slightly comfier sofas to relax in after a hard days walking would be my only suggestion.

Hi, Lisa! Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Byways and found the house well equipped, quiet, and in such a great location. It’s great to know the comfortable beds helped you relax after your days out exploring. Thank you as well for your suggestion regarding the sofas — feedback like this is always appreciated and will be passed on for consideration, as we know how important it is to be able to fully unwind after a day walking in the Lakes. We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

Very satisfied customer
We stay in Keswick at least once if not twice a year and always use Keswick Cottages as we know the quality of their properties and services. We had not stayed in Byways before but were not disappointed. Everywhere was clean on our arrival. It was centrally placed and only a few minutes walk to the town centre. The greeting and cleaning packs were appreciated as always and especially the doggy one! Loved the new initiative of leaving any unused food for a local charity. The only thing I would mention is that it would be great to have two bath sheets per bedroom as only one is provided along with a hand towel and a small bath towel which would be fine for small children but doesn't wrap round an adult very well. On saying that the towels are lovely and soft and the beds are comfy. Would highly recommend

Hi, Diana! Thank you so much for your continued loyalty to Keswick Cottages and for taking the time to leave such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Byways and that it lived up to your expectations, especially the cleanliness, central location, and the welcome packs – we’re so pleased the doggy one was appreciated too. It’s also lovely to hear you enjoyed the food donation initiative. Thank you for your helpful comments regarding the towels. To clarify, we provide one bath towel and one hand towel per guest as standard, and guests do have the option to upgrade to include large bath sheets if preferred. There are also laundry facilities in the property should guests wish to refresh towels during their stay. We’re glad to hear you found the towels soft and comfortable nonetheless, and that the beds met your expectations too. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Keswick – and perhaps Byways again – very soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , April 2026

Great Stay at Byways
This was our first holiday where we needed a pet-friendly property (for our daughter's dog!) and Byways was great. The small enclosed patio area was ideal for 'you know what' and the property is very well equipped. Although there is no dedicated parking space, we managed to park directly outside the property, and there was plenty of additional on-street parking in the vicinity. Also, the residential area was very quiet, yet only a few minutes stroll into the centre of Keswick for the many pubs and cafes. We would definitely recommend Byways and will be back in the future.

Hi, Steve! Byways is a real hidden gem. Actually hidden, too, tucked away in the private, residential area of Keswick. This is a property that's not only pet-friendly, but designed with pets in mind. The location is perfect, the facilities are superb, and the house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , April 2026

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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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