Cragside Cottage

4.5 Based on 11 reviews
  • Troutbeck
  • Sleeps 7
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 2

Overview

Cragside Cottage is part of a former traditional Lakeland hill farm (Greenah Crag), nestling in the lee of a rocky outcrop from which it takes its name. Overlooked by the peaks of Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra and in close proximity to gentler but equally beautiful lakesides, walking and climbing are available on the doorstep. Whatever your interest; cycling, sailing, wildlife, natural history or just simply relaxing, the area around Cragside is crammed with activities for all the family.

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
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Towels
Towels
The large open plan living space is perfect for spending quality time with family & friends

Description

A sympathetic, upside-down barn conversion, with open roof beams and part-exposed stonework, Cragside Cottage offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside from a well-maintained, quiet courtyard setting.

On the ground floor, you'll find four bedrooms, including three double bed rooms (one king size) and one small single bedroom. Also on the ground floor is a bathroom and washing machine.

The first floor is made up of a large, open-plan lounge and dining room, with a modern, fully-equipped kitchen. The lounge includes comfortable seating and a wall-mounted Smart TV. The first floor includes a shower room and toilet. The unique, upside-down design allows for stunning views out of the living space.

Externally, the cottage offers a small patio area which can be used by guests.

The cottage is extremely well situated for guests looking to explore the Lake District with fantastic walks from the doorstep, and easy access to areas such as Penrith, Ullswater and Keswick, for a wealth of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

The cottage benefits from private car parking for up to two cars and guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi.

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

Family break
Enjoyed our stay, lovely spacious living/dining area. Communication by phone and email good. Would be helpful if more dishwasher tablets and washing up liquid had been provided.

Thank you, Shirley, for taking the time to leave a review of Cragside Cottage. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your family break and found the living and dining area spacious and welcoming. Thank you also for your feedback regarding the dishwasher tablets and washing-up liquid. We provide a starter supply to help guests settle in on arrival, with any additional items needed during longer stays to be purchased by guests. We hope you enjoyed exploring Keswick and the surrounding area during your visit and would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Keswick Cottages , September 2026

Rural setting with sheep on the doorstep
Overall we had a good week at Cragside Cottage, right beside a crag with sheep grazing. Lovely open-plan living area and large Smart TV which the grandchildren loved. Modern kitchen, but could have done with slightly smaller dinner plates which actually fitted in the dishwasher and pans which weren't so heavy. We had been assured the patio area would be fenced off by the time we went, but there was nowhere to sit out at all. But it was in a good setting, very easy to park and handy for a number of beauty spots.
Beautiful barn conversion
Lovely house with bedrooms downstairs and a lovely open plan kitchen, dining and seating area upstairs. There is a second bathroom with shower on the top floor with main bathroom on ground floor. The kitchen is well equipped including dish washing items. We loved the location as easy access to Penrith, Keswick and Ulswater with lots of lovely walks. Whilst the property is on a working farm it's very quiet. There are farm dogs that come & say hello so you do need to watch out for poop but you are in the countryside & they are working dogs. We had a couple of visits from the Herdwick sheep that pass by the house on the hill outside. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again,

Thank you so much for your lovely review of Cragside Cottage! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage well equipped for your needs. We're happy to hear that the location was ideal for your stay, providing easy access to some to of the fantastic attractions the area has to offer such as Ullswater and Keswick. It's nice to hear some of the Herdwicks popped by during your stay to say hello, it is a great spot for watching the local wildlife! We hope to welcome you back again for your next trip to the Lake District! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Keswick Cottages , January 2025

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Great base for exploring the area around Ullswater, loved the open plan kitchen/lounge space upstairs. Team were really helpful and responsive with communications prior to arrival, would definitely recommend.
The living and kitchen area! Very nice for a group of friends!
The living and kitchen area! Very nice for a group of friends!
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