Lydia’s River Cottage

4.8 Based on 49 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1

Overview

Charming peaceful Victorian cottage in an idyllic location on the banks of the river Greta , enjoy the tranquility of the river setting but a mere ten minutes flat walk to the town centre.

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
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
Enjoy a bite to eat on the peaceful patio overlooking the River

Description

Lydia's River Cottage is open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove to provide a cosy focal point on cold days (and we do have lots of them!). There is a 40-inch Smart Super HDTV and a DAB radio.

The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge-freezer, oven with ceramic hob above, and a microwave oven.

The rear door leads onto a large, elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views. Relaxed, outdoor dining can be combined with wildlife viewing (binoculars supplied). Ducks, goldeneye, mergansers, herons, white throated dippers and grey wagtails are common and the rarer sightings include kingfishers and otters.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms – a double bedroom to the rear of the property, overlooking the river, and a twin room to the front with views towards Walla Crag.

The modern shower room, washbasin, and WC are upstairs. As the cottage has no bath the owners installed a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering.

Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars.

WiFi is complimentary and unlimited, approx 16Mbps.

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

Great Short Holiday
We stayed in Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights and had a fantastic stay. Right on the river which was lovely and within a short walk to the centre of Keswick. The cottage is very close to the Railway track which was great for going for a run. The cottage was lovely, clean and warm. Bedrooms and bathroom fine and the customer service from Keswick Cottages, before, during and after excellent. Would recommend

Thank you for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you had such a fantastic stay at Lydia's River Cottage. Being able to stroll into Keswick or head out along the old railway line is certainly one of the things that makes this location so special. Not to mention the lovely pub across the road for nights when you don't feel like cooking :) Thank you for your kind words about our team too. We're a small local agency, so it's always appreciated when guests recognise the care we put into making every stay a memorable one. We hope to welcome you back to Keswick again soon!

Keswick Cottages , November 2026

Autumn short break
Enjoyed our short stay at Lydia's River Cottage with our bouncy dog. The cottage has everything you could possibly need and was clean. Bedding and towels good quality. The sofas are looking a bit tired, but perhaps just need a deep clean. Lots of walks from the door. Enjoyed walking along the disused railway track, which is easily accessible from the cottage. Short walk into Keswick centre for coffee, food and general retail therapy. Very dog friendly.

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear that you, and your bouncy dog, enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. I bet your pup loved the enclosed garden to burn off some of that energy![Emoji Removed] The old railway line is a great accessible walk and a particular favourite with many of our guests so having it so close to Lydia's cottage is a massive plus. Thank you for highlighting your issues with the sofa, we really value this feedback and will certainly look into it and discuss it with the owner to see what improvements can be made. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed exploring Keswick too. It's often regarded as one of the most dog-friendly towns in the UK, so it's always lovely when our four-legged visitors feel just as welcome as their owners! We hope to welcome you all back, paws and all, for another stay soon. [Emoji Removed]

Keswick Cottages , October 2026

Week in October
Very comfortable cottage. Everything you need for a weeks holiday. Location good as on bus routes and walk into Keswick easy. Handy field nearby for early morning dog walk/needs!

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Lydia's Cottage. We are so pleased that you had everything for a comfortable stay. The bus stop right outside and the short walk into Keswick's town centre makes Lydia's a prime location.. the views of the river are a bonus! Happy to hear your four-legged friend made use of the field next door to stretch their legs in the morning. [Emoji Removed] We hope to welcome you back soon

Keswick Cottages , October 2026

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We stayed in Lydia's River Cottage for 4 nights and had a fantastic stay. Right on the river which was lovely and within a short walk to the centre of Keswick. The cottage is very close to the Railway track which was great for going for a run. The cottage was lovely, clean and warm. Bedrooms and bathroom fine and the customer service from Keswick Cottages, before, during and after excellent. Would recommend
We rented Lydia’s Cottage for two weeks. It was a great location close to transport and provided perfect accessibility to the entire Lake District. Clean and comfortable throughout. Would recommend to anybody.
Cozy cottage, very well equipped for a couple or small family. Despite its location on the main road, it is set well back from the road and therefore quiet. Rear courtyard is set on the banks of River Greta. Beautiful. Parking at the front. Property is set just outside the centre of the town, 10-15 minute walk on the main road but a couple of minutes extra if you take the old railway line (accessed just behind the Shell garage) Convenience store on the garage forecourt was well stocked and had everything we needed.
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