Shelley Cottage

4.6 Based on 37 reviews
  • Central Keswick
  • Sleeps 4
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1.5

Overview

Shelley Cottage is a Grade 2 listed Georgian property built circa 1790. It is an historical listing, based on the cottage’s connection to the revered Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Shelley spent his honeymoon here with his first wife, Harriet, staying for several months in 1811-12.
He is thought to have frequented the Royal Oak in Keswick with some of the other lake poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Great views
Great views
Bike Storage
Bike Storage
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Dishwasher
Dishwasher
Fridge
Fridge
Garden
Garden
Gas & Electric Included
Gas & Electric Included
EV Charger
EV Charger
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Oven
Oven
Patio
Patio
Peaceful
Peaceful
Pub within 1 mile
Pub within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Smart TV
Smart TV
Towels
Towels
Views
Views
The pretty Summer house provides a relaxing haven to enjoy a good book and admire the Rhododendrons in bloom

Description

If you're seeking a special property with the 'wow' factor look no further than Shelley’s Cottage. This two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, property of historical interest has been sympathetically refurbished to an exceptional standard with attention to detail throughout.

There is so much to love about this quaint characterful cottage where new and old blend seamlessly, and given the links to one of the most celebrated Romantic Poets of that era, Percy Shelley, the cottage would be an excellent choice for a romantic getaway, but also serves well family holidays or walkers looking for a convenient base to explore the area.

As you enter the cottage, you'll find yourself in the impressive hallway, with an umbrella stand and space for coats and boots.

The brand new, modern kitchen in cool blue tones will certainly tempt you to cook and dine in during your visit. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of cookware, crockery and glassware, and is fitted with an under-counter fridge, dishwasher, integrated microwave, electric hob, oven, plenty of cupboard space, and a stunning butlers sink. Essentials are paired with indulgent extras such as a Nespresso coffee machine and a wine cooler.

The delightful living room has a comfortable two-seater fabric sofa, window bench, and two easy chairs positioned around the wall-mounted Smart TV, and a lovely reading corner in the nook next to the window where you can take a moment to gaze over the fell views. The room is impeccably decorated with quality furniture and beautiful co-ordinating colours and fabrics for a homely feel.

The luxurious bathroom with marble tile has excellent fixtures and fittings, and features a Victorian-style bath with shower over, double sinks and plenty of storage.

Downstairs there is a second WC and stunning marble sink in keeping with the style of the cottage. The two bedrooms, one king and one twin, are both positioned to the back of the cottage and each have bespoke beds dressed in crisp white luxury linen and towels. There are beams and lower clearances downstairs, keeping with the style of the period.

The multi-functional private gardens are equally as impressive as the cottage. There is a raised patio area with table and chairs perfect for scenic al-fresco dining. The garden is lovingly maintained and the extensive outdoor space is a huge bonus for a property within walking distance of Keswick town centre. There is even a summer house, in a peaceful corner of the garden, where guests could easily escape the everyday and spend an afternoon of quiet bliss. But don’t be fooled, the garden doesn’t end there! There is a pathway to discover at the bottom of the garden to uncover the ‘Secret Garden’ beyond. Walk through the archway in the beech tree hedge and down the gravelled pathway to a rejuvenated greenhouse. It has been transformed into a fabulous private space for al-fresco drinks under the grapevines.

The house boasts fabulous open views of the fells and feels very private, yet is only a 15 minute walk from Keswick town centre.

Guests will not need to worry about parking as there are two car parking spaces (one on the gravel driveway, and a second space inside the private garage – also suitable for bike storage) There is also an EV Charging Point on the drive available through the Monta app at a rate of 80p per kilowatt hour

We advise that children and pets are supervised while enjoying the garden facilities as there is a small frog pond.

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

Character dog friendly period cottage. Comfortable but limited outlook on busy road with scary acces
Comfortable and ok, but the main bedroom had a damp smell on arrival and we bought scented candles to improve. No local or welcome information on arrival other than on the web site. Good heating. Cosy. Dog friendly. Garden a bit overgrown. Characterful but dark and no outward views or outlook. On a busy road, itself not a problem so long as dog on lead outside front door but the access on the busy corner is pretty hairy and easily missed when arriving first time! Satisfactory but wouldn't go again. Kitchen ok but small. Not enough dish washer tablets.

Hi, Judy! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shelley Cottage. Prior to arrival, our dedicated housekeeping team make sure that the property is warm on arrival (especially with all the cold weather we've been having!). You'll also receive a digital guide in your email inbox, which has a range of local information, recommendations, and instructions for the appliances in your holiday home, as well as information on getting to the property, parking, and finding your keysafe. Upon arrival, you'll find a handy 'welcome pack'. In this pack is everything you need to get started, such as teabags and coffee, as well as milk sachets for a nice brew on arrival. This is offered as a welcome gesture, and isn't intended to last the duration of your stay. On the Experience section of our website, you can find details on local shops and things to do. By virtue of being a small, local team, we're always on hand to assist with any issues that may arise during your stay. You can call us any time, even out of hours, on 017687 80088, and we'll be more than happy to help. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , December 2025

Had a fantastic time ! Great location and Keswick is such a great place day and night
Stayed for 2 nights in Shelley Cottage. Great location and Keswick is my favourite place in the lakes. We had great weather and the garden was lovely with the summer house that is a real sun trap. Views from the Cottage are stunning.
Lovely cottage but some issues experienced
A very well decorated and furnished cottage at the top of Chestnut Hill in Keswick, approximately 15-20 minutes walk to the centre and very close to a bus stop. The cottage interior is excellent and very comfortable, we had a couple of minor issues over the toaster and the tv which were quickly resolved by Keswick Cottages whose customer service is, as ever, is excellent. The big down side for the cottage was the horrible smell of damp in the lower level, the de-humidifiers helped with the smell but it did spoil our experience for the first couple of days. We found the garden was overgrown on arrival but Keswick Cottages arranged for a gardener to trim the bushes and cut the lawn which helped a lot, the picture of the patio on the website was misleading, the space for the table and chairs is very tight and only accessible from the front door and through the garden gate, a shame really as it could be lovely.

Hi Stephen, Thank you for your review. Shelley Cottage is a Grade 2 listed building constructed c1790 and the owner has renovated the cottage with the intention of upgrading whilst still being in keeping with the cottage's character. The smell of damp is due to an on-going issue that the owner and ourselves are working to resolve as quickly as possible so as not to impact guest bookings and experiences too much. I am pleased that we could resolve the other issues that you had and I hope that this did not impact your stay too much and you still had a fantastic holiday. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , August 2025

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A beautiful cottage , in a beautiful part of the country, lakes and mountains literally on the door step.The cottage has everything you need.
Fantastic cottage in a great location Gorgeous cottage with fantastic views from the rear garden. Great location in Keswick, only a 10 minute walk to the town center. The cottage was spotless and had everything needed for my stay. Highly recommended and will be booking again
We had a fantastic stay in Keswick and Shelley Cottage. Cannot recommend it enough and couldn’t fault anything at the cottage. The decor was thoughtfully and tastefully considered throughout, with a well equipped kitchen and impeccable cleanliness. The beds were super comfortable too and both the garden and the view made it a relaxing stay. The communication from Keswick Cottages both before, during and after the stay has been great which made the whole experience hassle free.
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