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Stanger Cottage is found in the picturesque village of Braithwaite
The open plan kitchen and dining area is found on the ground floor of the property
The kitchen is equipped with everything that you need to cook during your self catering holiday
The modern, light living room has matching 3 and 2 seater settees, TV with Now TV Smart Box (which includes access to Netflix) and DVD player
The lounge also boasts a log burning stove

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

The modern, light living room has matching 3 and 2 seater settees, TV with Now TV Smart Box (which includes access to Netflix), DVD player and log burner perfect for cosy nights in.

The spacious kitchen/dining room is ideal for families, with solid wood dining table, 6 chairs, large dresser with magnificent views of Grizedale Pike and Barrow. The kitchen is fully fitted with dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine with dryer.

The wide spacious staircase leads to two bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. The master bedroom has a quality double bed with matching wardrobe, dresser and bedside tables which stand on original floorboards.

The second, twin bedroom, has a stripped pine wardrobe with double drawers and bedside cabinets. Both bedrooms offer great views of the Fells.

The beautiful bathroom is newly refurbished for 2023 and has 3 piece suite with shower over the bath. The perfect place to relax and soak tired muscles after a day of adventures!

There is an attractive patio area with green slate paving, seating and small stone storage shed. Unrestricted on-street parking is available to the front or side of the cottage. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided throughout the cottage.

It would be easy to park up and enjoy a jam-packed car-free holiday. Braithwaite amenities include three lovely pubs serving food and local ales, village shop and a tea room. Theres nearby Whinlatter Forest along with a huge selection of walks and outdoor activities to choose from, a nearby bus stop with routes taking you all over the Lake District, and Keswick town centre only minutes away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Keswick is home to this cottage. Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.
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Braithwaite

What's nearby

  • Whinlatter Forest Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Womenrock - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Go Ape Whinlatter - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Derwentwater - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lodore Falls - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 25 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$503, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stanger Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Whinlatter Forest Park, Womenrock and Derwentwater. Bassenthwaite Lake and Go Ape Whinlatter are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stangar cottage

Very nice cottage, excellent location for local walks and village amenities. Pub opposite very good for meals and drinks.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2025
Hi Shane, Thank you for your review. Stanger Cottage in Braithwaite is ideally situated in the centre of the village so it is close the shop, the café and both pubs. There are plenty of walks that you can do right from the doorstep including Barrow and Grisedale Pike. Or if you are feeling adventure there is plenty to do at Whinlatter Visitor Centre including Go Ape & Forest Segway. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

8/10 Good

chris K.

Short stay near Keswick

Comfy cosy cottage close to Keswick, excellent location for exploring the area from the lakes to the coast
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
Thank you for your review of Stanger Cottage! We are so happy you found it comfy and cosy. Located in Braithwaite, it is only a short walk or drive to Keswick. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring this area of the Lake District. We hope to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Great stay!

We had a fantastic stay at this comfortable and spacious cottage. It is in a prime location with beautiful walks on your doorstep. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 April 2024
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation of Stanger Cottage! We are so happy you had a fantastic stay here and that you found it spacious and comfortable. Located in Braithwaite village, there are plenty of walks available as soon as you step out the front door. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walking holiday

Excellent property in ideal situation for walking in northern lakes. Well equipped cottage with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Hello Liz, I hope you are well and thank you for your review. We are so glad that you had such an enjoyable stay and lots of walks. We hope you have left some fells to explore...and will be back soon. Kind regards, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

Absolutely loved this cottage. Very cosy, spacious and in a perfect location to explore the Lake District. And it’s less than a minute’s walk to the local pub. The only issue we had was with the oven and grill, which randomly kept cutting out in the middle of cooking food.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Thank you so much for your review of Stanger Cottage! We're thrilled you absolutely loved staying here and that you found it very cosy and spacious. Located in Braithwaite, it sits opposite the Royal Oak - a great place for some food and drink! We're sorry you had issues with the oven, we would've happily sent someone round to take a look for you if it was reported. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring the Lake District! We hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

This cottage is very comfortable, in a great spot, very well equipped for self catering. This was our third stay and will not be our last, the only gripe on this occasion is the toilet roll was nearly empty, it would have been nice if a refil were left.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Disappointing

Disappointing compared to other cottages within the portfolio. Damp and cold, instructions on how to change heating would be advantageous. Cottage not as clean as it could be, lots of dog hair and vacum smelling. A few other points which has been highlighted and hopefully rectified for forthcoming guests. Great location for access to Whinlatter. A little more tlc and it would be excellent.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you for your review of Stanger Cottage, we are sorry to hear that the property did not meet your expectations. It's very important to us that a high standard is maintained throughout our properties, so we will of course take your comments on board and bear your feedback in mind for future bookings. We really hope that you will book another Lakeland break with us, we are always on hand and happy to help arrange your future stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nick M.

Great location, tired house

Lovely area, great views etc but the cottage is very old and tired. Bathroom new bit kitchen is very poor and old. Damp under one cupboard, you have to guess what the dials on the grill and oven are as they are so worn. It wasn’t the cleanest either, cob webs in kitchen and the back yard had wobbly flags which also need attention. Needs bringing up to date and would be lovely little cottage.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jean B.

Stanger cottage

Sorry but I dont think stanger cottage is worth 4 stars like other keswick cottages we have stayed in could do with extra cleaning, mattress protector quite stained and dust on quite a few areas. Guides on how to use TV and cooker need updating as folder very mismash. Still with these hopefully constructive comments I would still recommend stanger to friends.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Totally neglected and dangerous property - avoid!

Two separate electrical faults. One caused a flame to shoot out the wall melting the wires in the kitchen socket, the other melted the wires in the immersion heater meaning no hot water for several days. A door fell off in the kitchen, and the upstairs landing storage heater wires had been cut and disconnected so it was freezing upstairs at night. I was told by the electrician that came out several times that the owner of the property liked to ‘tinker’ with the electrics hence the botched up and dangerous wiring. I was also told the owner was very tight and wouldn’t spent money on the place. This was obvious. Superficially the cottage looked nice and has great potential, but everything was literally falling to bits, broken or downright dangerous. The bathroom extractor fan didn’t work and the bath wouldn’t drain. And the kitchen external door lock is faulty and takes 5,763 turns of the key before it unlocks. This is one of the more expensive properties but one of the most neglected and dangerous ones I have ever stayed in. Keswick cottages were useless at resolving the issues promptly and kept saying it was the owners responsibility not there’s. Ahem, my contact is with you Keswick Cottages not the owner! Lovely location but if you want to enjoy your stay book a different property with a different company and don’t line greedy owners pockets.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good but disappointed!!

We have stayed in Stanger cottage several times before and were disappointed to find it very poorly equipped with kitchen utensils than it was previously , making it much harder to cater than before ,the door locks had also been changed from our visit 18 months before and the back door was difficult to open ,when we arrived we rang Keswick cottages about it as we couldn't get in and were told just keep turning the key and it will open eventually, which would indicate that it was an on going problem, we again reported it after turning the key over 50 times and still being unable to get in ,and we're assured that a lock smith would sort it that day ,we arrived back to find the same problem ,not really good enough!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at Stanger Cottage. I'm so sorry that you experienced some trouble with one of the door locks. We carry out numerous property checks between bookings to minimise inconvenience to our guests. Unfortunately on occasion maintenance issues may occur while properties are occupied, however as a small local business we will always respond as soon as the issue is brought to our attention. On this occasion the maintenance team tested the back door lock several times with different keys and was operating fine on their departure. We did send an update on this at the time but sincerely apologise if you continued to have difficult with the secondary entrance and for any inconvenience caused to your holiday. The property is now on a Winter shutdown, so please be assured we have passed on your feedback to the owners who often use the opportunity to carry out maintenance. We of course hope that you and your family had a fantastic time staying in Braithwaite and exploring the beautiful Lake District. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location

Another fantastic stay at Stanger Cottage. A lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful setting surrounded by fantastic views.Weather on our side. The only disappointment was that the Royal Oak was not open for food and the Middle Ruddings was closed for a refurbishment but will definitely be back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very reasonable cottage in a desirable location

Comfortable accommodation in Braithwaite. On-street parking here always a problem but can be found. Bring your own special cooking items as these units may not have all of the items that you have at home. Phone reception might be a problem depending upon provider. Got a fridge/freezer replaced within 24 hours, once we managed to contact them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Review

Bathroom fan not working Immersion heater excessively noisy at 04:20 in the morning Fridge freezer thermostat stuck on
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jayne E.

It's so nice we try to coming back each year

A great cottage in a great location that is well looked after year after year. While the price has more than doubled since we started staying here having looked at other options Stanger is still our top pick.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Hello Jayne, I hope you are well and thank you for your review. We are so glad that you have had such an enjoyable stay again and at Stanger Cottage. We hope it is not too long until your next stay with us. Kind regards, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stanger Cottage - Braithwaite

We stayed at Stanger Cottage from the 13th May to the 20th May 2022. We were really impressed with the cottage. It had all the amenities/facilities we needed, it’s in a great village and close to so many wonderful places to visit. I would recommend it to anyone!

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