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Birchgate - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Birchgate benefits from a private parking space at the rear of the property
The property is just a short walk from the town centre
The front entrance to the property where you can enjoy al fresco dinners in the warmer weather
The cottage is located in a quiet area, close to the heart of Keswick
A lovely relaxing space to enjoy meals on the sunny days

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Central Keswick
  • Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Derwentwater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lodore Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Birchgate - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

As you enter the property you will be greeted by the well equipped fully fitted kitchen diner with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, microwave and electric oven and hob. A farmhouse table and chairs complete this traditionally decorated room. Under stair storage provides plenty of room for boots and coats.

The pretty lounge has a comfortable two seater sofa and two easy chairs, Smart TV and an open fire perfect for those cosy nights in!

Upstairs, the double bedroom has a king size bed and is beautifully furnished with cottage bedding and matching pine furniture - room for a cot if required.

The charming twin bedroom has two single beds, pine furniture and a lovely decorative feature fireplace. Both bedrooms will be dressed in luxury linen and towels for your arrival.

The bathroom is traditional with w.c., wash basin, bath with shower over, airing cupboard and is fully tiled.

Outside to the front is an enclosed garden, equipped with dining furniture and chiminea. Outdoor cushions and lantern are provided for your enjoyment. To the rear there is another small south facing garden with more dining furniture and private parking for one car.

The cottage is situated in a very quiet row of cottages with no through traffic passing.Towels and bed linen and provided. Wi-fi is available at the cottage free of charge.

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. 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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Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Derwentwater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yonder - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Hope Park. The Puzzling Place and Derwent Pencil Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Birchgate

A good value cottage, conveniently located for the town and with the advantage of its own parking space.
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10/10 Excellent

Keswick Cottages must be doing something right!

As good (and it was very good) as the first time we stayed here - 14 years of annual visits. Long may it continue.
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8/10 Good

Julian C.

Definitely recommended

Great place with a homely feel to it, perfect location with parking, thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Birchgate & would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Our 11th stay at Birchgate

We wouldn't stay anywhere else in Keswick. The cottage has everything we need for a great Holiday. We are coming back in November and have already booked for Spring 2026 too. The cottage is very comfortable, in an ideal location and has everything you need for a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay in a cosy cottage

A lovely cottage with all of the essentials, very cosy and we had a wonderful stay. Would definitely come back!
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8/10 Good

Well positioned, good for small damilies

House is well situated, very near the park and a short walk to town. Access & parking is tight for cars but manageable. Lots of great walks nearby. Good shower, house was clean & good welcome pack.
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10/10 Excellent

February Break

This is our second stay at Birchgate. It is a great place to stay. Well equipped and comfortable. The garden is secure for our dog. In the town centre so easy to get to the local shops and cafes.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Lovely cottage

Lovely comfortable cottage with private parking close to town centre.Kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

Had another great stay at Birchgate, been coming here for over 10 years now, so convenient for the town centre and as a base for enjoying the Lakes.
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8/10 Good

Cosy cottage

Cottage was warm and clean, conveniently located with small but adequate parking space. Whole process for booking and gaining entry was very smooth. Small but appreciated welcome pack even though we were only there for 3 nights was a great gesture. Would use Keswick Cottages again; like the local/personal feel they provide.

8/10 Good

Karen M.

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

Lovely cottage in Keswick

Ideal location for walks in and around Keswick. The cottage was perfect for the two of us with the added advantage of off road parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Great week with super weather

Excellent location with parking on site. Good accommodation, but bathroom probably needs some attention.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Fantastic break

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage which is in a perfect location in central Keswick. The cottage was spacious, very comfortable with everything we needed for a great stay. Would recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

We had a lovely short break at Birchgate. It is very cosy and the open fire was great. Short walk into Keswick centre too. Would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cottage, Great Location

We have stayed at Birchgate many times and really enjoyed our stay each time. We particularly appreciate the location close to town centre in Keswick and parking on site. The cottage is well equipped and comfortable and we noted and enjoyed the various improvements and updates this year. Service from Keswick Cottages was friendly and efficient as always. We hope to return next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Quiet, comfortable and well equipped

Quiet location but still very convenient for the centre of town (less than 10 minutes walk). Well equipped kitchen. The bedrooms are conformable with plenty of storage. Front room well furnished and comfortable. Overall an excellent holiday cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy winter break.

Well equipped cottage, lovely and warm with the log fire.Being ancient ourselves we found the tv very difficult to operate.
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10/10 Excellent

Birchgate

We had a lovely stay at Birchgate. The cottage is really well equipped, especially the kitchen. It is cosy and warm. The cottage was spotless and tidy. Great to have parking and an enclosed garden. The location is great, right next to the park and the town centre. Loads of walks without having to take the car anywhere. We and our dog loved it and hope to stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Mid week stay

We have stayed at Birchgate many times over the years. On our last visit the property needed updating and redecoration. This has been carried out to a high standard and as a result we were extremely impressed and as a family had an excellent time. As usual excellent service from Keswick Cottages and we will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Had a perfect week. Beautiful location just a short walk into central Keswick. Easy directions right to the parking space! Good communication throughout, clean and tidy, fluffy towels, sharp knives- a well equipped property. Big thanks to housekeeping staff.
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10/10 Excellent

Birchgate Keswick

Have stayed many times before - a comfortable and cosy cottage with parking and close to Keswick centre. Plenty of walks from the door too. There were some dog hairs as pets are allowed. Overall, well equipped and furnished.
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8/10 Good

Doggie hols

Our elderly dog loved it, especially as there were large rugs on the laminate flooring so she didn’t slip. The location was perfect for her and loved her jaunts to the park opposite to watch for rabbits! The lake was within walking distance for her too.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in a great area

We were very pleased with Birchgate. A lovely cottage, tastefully furnished. Bed was very comfortable, and there was everything we needed in the kitchen. Shower was pretty powerful. Nice quiet area easily within walking distance of Keswick but tucked away. We felt very at home there. Couple small points - it is a very tight turn into the row of cottages and even tighter to get on the drive so worth noting if you have a larger vehicle. Could do with some more instructions especially for bin day as we had no idea you had to take bins to end of the road so missed the collection as we were out all day. Think the fridge may be in its way out as even on the coldest setting it wasn’t particularly cold. All in all a very good place to stay and I think we would go back.
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10/10 Excellent

Pre Christmas Mini Break

This is the second year in a row myself my partner and our two little dogs have stayed at Birchgate we wouldn’t stay anywhere else its in a quite little street just over the road from Fitz Park it’s in a brilliant location for town. The house is very warm and welcoming with everything you need at hand in the kitchen modern appliances, it’s very clean, modern interiors and decor, beautiful bathroom you don’t feel like you’re staying in a holiday rental it feels like home we can’t wait to book up again for next year. This year was made extra magical as we were there for the Keswick Christmas Lights Switch On so it was like a proper Traditional Christmas like my childhood.
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8/10 Good

Nikki W.

Little gem in the centre

We have used Keswick Cottages a couple of times now and their customer service is second to none. They are so knowledgeable on all their properties . Birchgate was ideal fir what we needed, a little base walking distance to Keswick over Christmas. It had the essentials needed, parking with enclosed garden for the pup. The lovely open fire was n added bonus. Would sty here again for sure.

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