Deer Close Cottage

4.9 Based on 21 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathrooms 1

Overview

This enchanting stone cottage has been beautifully decorated throughout and occupies a breathtaking elevated position with sunny south-west aspect just in front of Walla Crag and overlooking the beautiful Borrowdale Valley.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
No pets allowed
Great views
Great views
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Pub within 1 mile
Pub within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Towels
Towels
The peaceful location and views are truly outstanding

Description

Step inside this romantic retreat for two!.

This welcoming Lake District cottage is accessed via the large doorway from the patio area, which leads into the spacious open-plan kitchen and dining room. This light and airy room makes the perfect space to cook and dine with delightful views looking toward the fells and Borrowdale Valley. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer shelf, dishwasher, microwave, and plenty of cookware. There is a useful utility room which houses the washer-dryer.

The lovely bedroom has a superking bed (can be made up as twin on request) with luxury crisp white bed linen, plenty of storage space, and views to the nearby woods and fields.

The bathroom has a bath with a shower over, ideal for relaxing tired muscles after a day out exploring, a recessed washbasin and a handy heated towel rail.

The lounge has comfortable seating, wall-mounted smart TV, and double aspect windows.

There are two patio areas, both with seating. On warmer days, these are the ideal spots to gaze at the surroundings and soak up the beauty of this isolated setting while enjoying a moment of calm with a good book or a glass of wine.

Across the drive, the adjacent owner's house and garden are a delight to look out upon, and wildlife, including deer and red squirrels, can often be seen. The cottage adjoins Great Wood, a National Nature Reserve managed by the National Trust and part of England’s largest temperate rain forest.

The cottage makes the ideal base for both nature and adventure seekers, as well as those who like the convenience of town amenities nearby. There is an abundance of choice when it comes to walking routes from the doorstep including Derwentwater lakeside and the fells, or why not bring your bike with you to see even more of this beautiful area with pedal power. There is designated lockable storage for bikes and equipment.

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

Another superb stay at a wonderful cottage.
Our second visit to Deer Close Cottage. Very comfortable and great location. Only 1.5 mile walk into Keswick. Peaceful and lovely birds that visit the garden. Look forward to booking again with Keswick Cottages, great people who treat you like a human not just a booking number. Thanks for the wine and biscuits.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return to Deer Close Cottage for a second stay. It really means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear you found it just as comfortable as before and that you continue to enjoy the peaceful setting and the easy walk into Keswick. It’s always so special to have those little wildlife moments too — the garden visitors really do add to the experience. Your kind words about our team genuinely mean a great deal to us. As a small, independent family business, we always aim to make our guests feel welcome and valued, so it’s lovely to hear that came across during your stay. We’re so pleased the wine and biscuits were appreciated too — a little treat to kick things off! We very much look forward to welcoming you back again for your next visit. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Great stay at Deer Close cottage
Another wonderful week in Deer Close. The property is ideal for walks around Derwent water and further afield. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return to Deer Close once again. It really means a great deal to us. We’re delighted to hear you had another wonderful week and that the property continues to be such a perfect base for exploring Derwentwater and the surrounding area. It’s great to know the cottage still has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again for your next visit. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , June 2026

Another delightful stay in a beautiful location.
Our second visit to Deer Close Cottage didn't disappoint. Lovely, quiet location, with easy walking access to Keswick. The cottage is well equipped; warm and cosy when the weather is a little chilly and damp, but with peaceful outside space to enjoy when the sun shines. Pheasants, geese, robins and sparrows visited the garden and neighbouring fields, although no sheep and lambs in the front field this year. Thanks too, for the welcoming wine and biccies which greeted us on arrival. I am sure we'll be back again.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review, and for choosing to return to Deer Close Cottage for a second stay — it really means a lot to us. We’re delighted to hear it didn’t disappoint and that you were once again able to enjoy the peaceful location and easy walking access into Keswick. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the cosy comfort of the cottage, whatever the weather, as well as the outside space when the sun appeared. We love your description of the garden visitors too — it sounds like you had quite the variety of wildlife to keep you company, even if the sheep and lambs took a year off! We’re also so pleased the welcome treats were appreciated — it’s always nice to add that little extra touch on arrival. Thank you again for your kind words, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back for a third visit in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

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This is the perfect cottage for couples. It is very well appointed and the perfect location. Amazing outlook to the surrounding fells, close to Derwentwater and a lovely walk into Keswick. Saw deer in the forest behind the cottage and in the field at dusk. Many different birds at the feeders (take some seed with you), pheasants in the garden, as well as grey and red squirrels.
Beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting.
Perfect in every way.
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