The Duck House

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A garden patio with potted plants, a wooden chair, and a glass door leading to a room.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a window providing natural light.
A wicker chair with a cushion, a glass table with a pitcher of lemonade, a book, and a pair of binoculars.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A dining table set with plates, glasses, and a bottle, with a view of a garden and hills in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Whinlatter Forest Park

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Braithwaite, ENG
  • Place, Whinlatter Forest Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Ullswater. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting.
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Map
Braithwaite, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whinlatter Forest Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Derwentwater - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Honister Slate Mine - 30 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Duck House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Duck House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Duck House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Duck House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Duck House located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whinlatter Forest Park, Womenrock and Newlands Adventure Centre. Derwentwater and Go Ape Whinlatter are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lovely village,homely bungalow

homely and very clean. comfortable beds
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2026
Thank you Paul. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Everything! Only thing might be a blind over the light well in ensuite bedroom - just in case a longer was justified!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2026
Thank you Alison. We are pleased to hear you had a perfect stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful bungalow with a lot of space

Beautiful bungalow with a lot of space. Well equipped, dedicated parking on drive. Great location, near Keswick, lots of walks straight from the door.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you Michal. We are pleased to hear that you found the property to be in a great location and well equipped. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exceptional

We've been coming to the Lake District since 2021 to do the Wainwrights. So we've chosen 9 locations all over from Gosforth, Cockermouth, Norton etc. I can honestly say that The Duck House is the best self catering property we have experienced, by far. It provides everything that you could possibly want, it is so well equipped and is in a very good location. Parking is no problem, and the Village Shop is a delight and so close.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful stay at The Duck House

This is our 3rd time staying at The Duck House and we continue to love everything about it. It's so clean and well kept and in such a peaceful and great location. Mary is so kind and helpful. We had such a great time and look forward to our next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a beautiful neighborhood.Our wonderful backyard view was of a hill with sheep grazing.Several good walks directly from the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Duck House

Exceptionally clean. Good size. Good level of kitchen accessories . Fantastic location for village, walks, pubs & public transport to further locations. ?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A stunning cottage.

A stunning cottage in a pretty village with amazing views, spotlessly clean and with high quality furnishings and equipment. Comfortable beds, modern bathrooms and kitchen
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2026
Thank you so much Karen. We are pleased to hear that you found the cottage to be clean and comfortable. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A very comfortable bungalow

A very comfortable bungalow with super views all around. Everything was exactly as described. We enjoyed it so much we have already booked our next visit!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great area for walking and nice clean accommodation

Great area for walking and nice clean accommodation. A bit noisy at times as close to new lands road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place for a short break.

Quiet hamlet cosy bungalow excellent village shop.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and comfortable cottage !

We enjoyed relaxing watching the birds and sheep from the sun room. It’s an ideal location for getting groceries, going for walks and getting to close by intresting locations. Will definitely book there again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house in an excellent location.

Very clean and practical. Log burner was a nice touch. Kitchen very well equipped.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Hi Kate, thankyou so much for your incredible 10/10 review. I am so pleased to hear that you thought the house was great and in an excellent location!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely relaxing property close to Keswick

The property had everything we could possibly need, and it felt like a home away from home. Some lovely welcome biscuits, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and milk in the fridge. A nice touch. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. Village shop just over the road. Bus stops to Keswick within 1-2 minutes' walk and the local pub, within 3 minutes' walk (we are there 3 times, and it was always busy with a nice atmosphere).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another absolutely wonderful stay at the duck house.

We got in some great walks directly from the house ,easily got into Keswick for groceries,had some great meals in the local pubs,had great weather and enjoyed the bird song/peace. Will be back !!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

For our first stay in the Lake District, The Duck House in Braithwaite was in a perfect location for Keswick and the surrounding areas. Braithwaite is a lovely little village and we were within walking distance of a couple of pubs which served lovely food. The house had everything we needed and we had a great stay! We can definitely recommend this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First class!

Really happy we found this cottage! Great location. Everything you need. Perfect for wildlife lovers with well stocked bird feeders and visits from ducks and pheasants!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Second stay at the Duck House

I was delighted by the location at the edge of the village. Braithwaite is a beautiful place to be based with access to many different places. The quiet darkness provides ideal sleeping, especially after walking in the fells. Could there be a discount for a single occupant?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay at The Duck House

What a wonderful house in a beautiful area! The house is well laid out, so modern and clean and clearly very well kept. It was well set up for visiting with a toddler and we really appreciated the use of the travel cot and high chair. This is a great base from which to explore Keswick and the wider Lake District area. We immediately felt at home and look forward to visiting again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2024
Hello Duncan, It is lovely to hear that you had an amazing time. I am glad we could provide you with everything you needed during your stay and that it felt like a home away from home almost instantly. This is amazing news. I hope you had fun exploring the Lake District and the other beautiful surroundings. Thank you for your review and we hope you will book again with us in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We stayed at the Duck House in Braithwaite and had a lovely experience.

The house is located in a cul-de-sac in a beautiful village. It is spacious and very well maintained. A lot of attention has been put into the details of making the guest experience brilliant. There are a few walking trails nearby and one right outside the house. The hostess is a kind and thoughtful lady. She came around and introduced herself soon after we checked into the house and told us where & how to find her if we ever needed anything. We stayed for a week and definitely hope to visit again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Duck House

Cottage was beautiful, clean and well appointed. Central Braithwaite village. Great to stroll to the village shop. All local areas easily accessible. Great walks on the doorstep. We found the key safe a bit of a trial as we were in and out quite a bit but that is really a very small thing. Probably need a stash of parking discs as they are easy to forget to return
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic holiday home!

The Duck house is a gem! In a fantastic location for walking, with easy access to Keswick. It is clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and very well equipped. Lovely comfortable bed, smart kitchen and very modern bathrooms powerful showers and a huge deep bath! A lovely conservatory with a huge picture window looking over beautiful countryside. The Duck House is surrounded by mountains... with great walks from the door. Private parking, and a short walk to the village store, The Royal Oak and Jasper&#39s coffee shop. We loved our stay and recommend it highly. Nothing
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bungalow is nicely located near the village shop in a cul de sac of similar properties. It was clean and well appointed. We found the lack of any real view of the surrounding hills and mountains did mean that the quality of the accommodation was important and we were delighted by this and the effort that had been put into the small but lovely garden and the visiting birds (although no ducks were seen). The patio area at the back is a morning sun trap and the location was convenient to pop into Keswick for shopping or various activities - we did the Alpaca walk at Lingholm Estate,which was less than 10 mins away. It is also very close to Whinlatter Forest where we did the Forest Segways at Go Ape - again less than 10 minutes. It's a nice property in a central location.
View at rear
Bird feeders
Rear patio and small garden
Sun room
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A gem of a place.

Great location on edge of fells & village peaceful equipped with everything you could want & very modern & ‘high end’ decent WiFi, parking nice touches like soap & a starter pack for hot drinks. Beautiful birds at the feeders. Friendly, helpful caretaker. Would definitely return. Thank you! The skylight in the master bedroom isn’t a good idea as you wake at dawn needs a cover for those of us who like dark bedrooms!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house in a beautiful setting

Lovely bungalow - nicely furnished and decorated, very well equipped. Comfortable beds, great shower. Wi-Fi worked well. We enjoyed sitting in the sun room looking at the lovely view. There is a nice back patio with a table and chairs which would be lovely on sunny days. Off-road parking. Great location for access to village shop and pubs plus beautiful walks from the door. Buses run through the village into Keswickit’s a nice walk. Hosts were helpful and friendly. We appreciated their efforts to recycle, reduce single use plastic and to use non-polluting cleaning products. We would definitely consider staying again. Phone signal wasn’t great but that’s due to the village location - not the property.
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