Lake View Cottage

4.8 Based on 32 reviews
  • Thornthwaite
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 2

Overview

Lake View is situated in the attractive village of Thornthwaite as part of the former Swan Coaching Inn dating back to the mid seventeenth century. The cottage itself has glorious views over Lake Bassenthwaite and the Derwent Valley overlooked by the mighty Skiddaw one of the loftiest peaks in the National Park. The Whinlatter forest park popular for walking, outdoor activities and cycling, is also right next door and there are many walks to be enjoyed in the surrounding area together with a chance to see Ospreys which nest nearby. The village of Braithwaite is a mile down the road with 3 excellent pubs, and nearby Keswick offers evening theatre, cinema and town shopping including the well renowned Booths Supermarket. There are also well known restaurants nearby which include The Pheasant Inn and Middle Ruddings pub.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Great views
Great views
Balcony/Terrace
Balcony/Terrace
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Freezer
Freezer
Fridge
Fridge
Garden
Garden
Gas & Electric Included
Gas & Electric Included
Hair Dryer
Hair Dryer
Iron & Ironing board
Iron & Ironing board
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Osprey viewpoint
Osprey viewpoint
Oven
Oven
Peaceful
Peaceful
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Towels
Towels
Views
Views
The property benefits from extensive shared landscaped gardens and a purpose built covered communal Barbeque area

Description

The lounge has been renovated to an exceptional standard, and includes a quality suite with two seater sofa and two chairs, an electric feature fire place, TV, DVD, and CD player, and a dining table with four chairs.

The stunning new kitchen is sure to make cooking a pleasure and comes fully fitted with a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, a microwave, a washing machine, tumble dryer and a selection of cookbooks. There is plenty of worktop and cupboard space.

Directly off the kitchen is a large outside patio deck with seating, overlooking the fabulous gardens and the breathtaking views beyond.

The master bedroom with fitted cupboards, has a king sized bed and en-suite shower room with a WC, basin and heated towel rail and the second bedroom also has a double bed together with fitted cupboards. The bedrooms are dressed with luxury linen and towels.

The main bathroom has a large bath with shower, a WC, basin and heated towel rail.

The property benefits from extensive shared landscaped gardens including a pond. There are designated storage racks for bicycles at the back of the property together with a purpose built covered communal Barbeque area. Ample parking off road at the front of the main building is also available.

The shores of Lake Bassenthwaite can also be accessed via a signposted short walk from the rear of the property. Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout.

Thornthwaite is a peaceful village on the edge of Whinlatter forest, which offers beautiful walks, cycle tracks and an array of outdoor activities for all the family. For the walkers there are beautiful hikes that can be reached from your doorstep, including Powter How wood which leads you to Bassenthwaite lake. Thornthwaite Galleries is worth a visit to peruse the work of over 140 local artists, with a lovely tearoom serving scones, cakes and soups.

Keswick is a 5-minute drive from Thornthwaite, or there is the X4/X5 bus that runs through Keswick, Cockermouth and Workington and can be accessed from Thornthwaite. Keswick has an abundance of shops, cafes and restaurants and is central to many popular walking routes such as the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway track and Catbells.

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Reviews

Brilliant cott
Another lovely vacation in Lake View Cottage in Thornthwaite One important issue The right hand stair rail as you leave the cottage is rotting and the whole structure is loose and potentially dangerous

Thank you for your lovely review of Lake View Cottage, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Located in Thornthwaite, a short drive from Keswick, Lake View Cottage offers a more tranquil location to enjoy your break, but with plenty to do on your doorstep! Thank you for notifying us of the stair rail also, I can assure you the owner and the building managers are now aware of the issue and will work towards getting it sorted. We hope to welcome you back to Lake View in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2025

Lake view cottage
Lake view cottage is a loving place to stay , very clean well maintained very comfortable , great location not far from Keswick or Cockermouth, We had a issue with the boiler not working rang Keswick cottage emergency number waited for someone to ring us back but 4 hour later no one did , with not having hot water or heating we thought someone would ring us back that night or the next day but no one did ,

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay, we hope that you had a wonderful time exploring Keswick and beyond. The location does make an excellent base, and the views towards Bassenthwaite Lake are difficult to beat! It was myself monitoring our out of hours number during your stay, unfortunately the only voicemail message we had was one letting us know that the heating and hot water was back on, but nothing prior on our out of hours service to let us know that the boiler was not working. We did then try to contact you the following day to ensure that the boiler was still working as it should, and you had not experienced any further problems. Please know we are a small local team and will do everything we can to minimise any inconvenience to our guests. If a problem is reported on our out of hours line we ask that guests leave a voicemail message so we can assess the problem and organise the appropriate resolve, then you will receive a call back within a few minutes to confirm we have received your report and let you know what action has been taken. We are very sorry that you had an issue with the boiler during your holiday. We of course hope to welcome you for another visit very soon. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , April 2025

Relaxing stay
Great location - very quiet, beautiful surroundings. Plenty of parking space. Spacious apartment, comfortable, nicely decorated. Kitchen well equipped. Good heating throughout. Cons: - no cutlery in the kitchen! - the entrance is towards the back across a gravelled stretch and up a set of stairs; so not quite accessible if someone has restricted mobility

Thank you very much for your kind comments. The modern facilities, peaceful location and beautiful views do make a fantastic choice for anyone seeking some R&R on their break. I'm so sorry to hear that you did not come across the cutlery during your holiday. The cutlery is inside the drawer next to the oven (under the counter). This is of course an essential for a self-catering holiday, we do regular inventory checks to ensure our guests find the kitchen to be well equipped. Please be assured we are a small local agency and know our properties inside out, so never hesitate to contact us. We hope to welcome you again very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , February 2025

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Very clean, well equipped kitchen, nice grounds and fabulous views front and back. Good location for exploring the northern lakes.
We had the most incredible stay at this beautiful property in the Lake District. From the moment we arrived, everything felt welcoming and thoughtfully prepared. The location was perfect: peaceful and secluded, but only a short drive (or a long, scenic walk!) to some amazing views, great pubs, and some fantastic hiking trails. We loved being able to set off on foot and find hidden tarns and breathtaking views without even needing the car.Inside, everything was spotlessly clean and incredibly well-equipped . The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in, and waking up to the mist rolling over the hills was pure magic.Our host was fantastic — friendly, quick to communicate.If you're looking for a peaceful, charming base to explore the Lake District, you honestly couldn't do better. We didn’t want to leave — and we're already planning our next visit!
It was just like home from home, everything you could ever need is right there. Great place to stay and make memories that last a lifetime, would definitely return. Highly recommended.
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