Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
Lydia's River Cottage is open plan downstairs, fully central heated with a remote control living flame gas stove to provide a nice cosy focal point on cooler days. 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 pretty bedrooms - a double bedroom to the rear of the property which overlooks the river and a twin bedded room to the front with views towards Walla Crag.
The modern shower room washbasin and toilet 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 complementary and unlimited approx 16Mbps.
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About the area
Keswick
Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle - 1 min drive - 2.4 km
Derwent Pencil Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Derwentwater - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Penrith Station - 19 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Crooked River Tap - 13 min walk
The Wainwright Pub - 15 min walk
The Round - 14 min walk
Back Bar - 14 min walk
Brysons - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 30 April 2026 start from NZ$1,368, 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.
How much is parking at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. Hope Park and The Puzzling Place are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Warm, cosy and has everything you need for a perfect day, with the added bonus of the riverside patio.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 January 2026
Perfect place to stay
Lovely cottage which is warm and cosy in a great central location. Very clean and has everything you need for a break away. Would love to stay again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
4 January 2026
Very comfortable stay
The cottage was very well equipped and one well behaved dog manageable. Too small for 4adults but for 4 nights it was ok. Beds were lovely and comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2026
Hi, Cathy!
We're glad that you all enjoyed your visit to Lydia's River Cottage.
Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, with lots of advantageous features: open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove, a large, elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views, a double bedroom to the rear of the property, overlooking the river, and a twin room to the front with views towards Walla Crag, a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering, and private, off road parking, large enough for two cars.
We'd love to welcome you again, and if you have any feedback you'd like to discuss with us, you're very welcome to get in touch.
Best wishes,
Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 February 2026
Keswick delight
A fantastic cottage in the perfect location. Providing easy access to the Threlkeld railway walk, 0.5 miles out of town. Ideal parking space on the front with a lovely pub opposite. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 December 2025
Amazing place to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I am always hesitant to stay away from home due to cleanliness but the cottage was so lovely and clean. It had everything that we needed and was a short and lovely walk into the centre. The patio backs right onto the river which was such a lovely surprise. We stayed a couple of weeks before Christmas and the price was amazing.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Victoria H.
7 December 2025
Cosy & comfortable home from home!
Very well equipped beautiful cottage. Comfortable & cosy. Excellent location within walking distance to Keswick. Very peaceful & relaxing. Will definitely book again.
Victoria H.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 December 2025
Hi, John!
Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, away from the business of town, but close to everything to you need. The 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!). Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars. WiFi is complimentary and unlimited.
What more could you ask for?
We hope to see you again soon!
Best wishes,
Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
9 March 2026
Lydia’s cottage
Would stay again the owners could put up a small trellis up on the left outside wall to have stopped our dogs going to visit the other cottages next to Lydia’s,lucky that no one was staying in the cottage next door,also a lot of people don’t like dogs,nice decor,lovely warm and comfortable,shower very large and plenty of hot water,we think the double bed needs to be in the front bedroom and the twin beds in the back,so close to the town,we had a very comfortable and a sunny week thankyou in Lydia’s cottage and we would recommend to family and friends as also parking for 2 cars what more could you ask for
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
30 December 2025
Perfect location.
Well appointed cottage in a perfect location. Even Xmas decs provided. 10 min walk to Keswick. Only used our car once to grocery shop. Will book again. Definitely.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 August 2025
Lovely Cottage
This cottage is lovely
Everything you need and lovely and clean
The courtyard out the back is perfect for a glass of wine
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2025
Hi Paula,
Thank you for your review. Lydia's River Cottage is in a lovely location, right by the river making it the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife after a day of hiking or exploring.
Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 October 2025
Lydia's River cottage
Lovely cottage situated just far enough out of town with bus stops and a pub nearby. Very well equipped. Lovely outside area overlooking river which would be perfect for having a drink on a summer evening.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
7 October 2025
Fabulous weekend break
Fabulous weekend break in a spotless, cosy and modern cottage. Would definitely recommend staying here. Only a short walk into Keswick and there is a shop just opposite for any essentials. The sound of the river outside is so peaceful. Go ahead and book it!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 November 2025
Perfect 2 bedroom cottage
Lydia's River Cottage provided an excellent base in Keswick as it is easy to reach from the A66, quiet, cosy, very clean, well appointed and located by the Greta River.
It has the convenience of off-road parking, and is an easy 15 minute walk into Keswick town centre, though there is a decent pub literally over the road from the cottage.
I would happily return to Lydia's River Cottage and probably will.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jo & Paul H.
29 September 2025
Great location
Great location for walking in to Keswick town. Very comfortable and homely cottage. Although weather didn’t allow the outdoor patio area was lovely over looking the river. Smart tv was great so too the wood burner effect gas fire. Parking on the cottage’s driveway very convenient.
Jo & Paul H.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Hi Jo,
Thank you for your review. Lydia's location, next to the river is perfect for watching the wildlife from the patio when the weather allows. There is a pub across road serving food which is handy for those nights when you just don't fancy cooking. It is only a short walk into town but there is also a bus stop right outside. we hope you had a great stay and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 December 2025
Comfy, cosy cottage in a great location.
Lovely cosy cottage. Very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our much needed short break. Super comfy bed and slept so well - was glad of the rainy weather the first few mornings so we could enjoy a guilt free lie in and enjoy it for longer! Great location for walking into town and for the many walks in the area. The car was definitely not needed. Enjoyed cosy evenings in front of the fire with Netflix and the lights of the Christmas tree. Perfect place to recharge my batteries after a tough few months. We will be back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claire A.
21 May 2025
A perfect stay
We love the location of the cottage. Being on the river is so picturesque and perfect for morning coffees outside.
The cottage is really comfortable and spotless. It had everything we needed for a lovely stay.
Keswick is a lovely town with lots of beautiful walks nearby. Recommend Casa Bella and Bar Es for delicious meals.
Claire A.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thank your for your amazing 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you had a fantastic stay at the property! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter W.
30 June 2025
A Happy Return.
Having been to Lydia's Cottage before we knew what to expect - a really comfortable holiday home, with high quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and a wonderful setting. The nearby Spar store and garage, plus the proximity to the town make it an ideal location for us.
Peter W.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Hi Peter,
Thank you for review of Lydia's River Cottage. It is lovely to hear that you are a returning guest to Lydia's. It's a fantastic cottage in a great location. Perfectly placed on the river to watch the local wildlife with not too far to walk in to town. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 March 2025
Another relaxing time in our favourite cottage.
We always have a very relaxing time at Lydia’s cottage.
This s our second visit this year. Hopefully it won’t be too long until we are back again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
manonabeach j.
16 October 2024
A gem of a cottage
Lydia's River Cottage is a real gem. It is very well presented, clean and comfortable - perfect to return to after a long day walking.
manonabeach j.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, we love to see 5* all round! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Lydia's River Cottage, it's a great base for exploring not just Keswick but the Eastern fells as well. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 November 2024
Lydia river cottage
Had a lovely week stay in Cottage . Very cosy and a perfect location .
The only thing that was missing which would have been useful was a bench at the front of house .
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Thank you for your wonderful 5* review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. The location on the River Greta is beautiful and the walk into Keswick is very pleasant, we're glad that this property ticked all the boxes for you. We will be sure to pass on your comments regarding the bench, guest insight is always appreciated. We hope to host you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 June 2025
A lovely cottage
We have been staying at Lydia's cottage for a lot of years at least once a year .we find it very handy for a walk to keswick centre also on the bus route to go out and about. It's wonderful to sit outside the stream running past and have breakfast. Cottage has everything you would need and the pub is directly opposite
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We love that you're returning guests to Lydia's River Cottage. The bus route is ideal for exploring or you can enjoy a short stroll into Keswick. We bet listening to the river running past is so relaxing. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 February 2025
Lovely cottage in great location
We enjoyed another week at Lydia’s Riverside Cottage. The house is quiet, clean, comfortable and warm and in an excellent location, being around a 10 minute walk into the town centre. Parking is a big bonus and with so many fantastic hikes from the town centre you don’t need to use your car. Highly recommended
Response from VrboOwner on 10 February 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay once again! Lydia's is in such an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful place to stay but within walking distance of all the amenities Keswick has to offer, such as some of the fabulous walks! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
15 January 2025
Beautiful cosy cottage
Wow! Such a warm and welcoming cottage. Ideal location on the edge of Keswick. Parking for 2 cars a added bonus.
The cottage has a comfy home from home feel.
Very well presented with quality fitting. Views from front and back glorious.
Ideal for the 4 of us and being dog friendly was just what we wanted.
I would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning again.
Karen J.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2025
Thank you for your excellent review of Lydia's River Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like the property ticked all the boxes for you, we're so happy that you have found your perfect home-from-home! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
jason c.
6 May 2025
Fab Cottage in the heart of Keswick
We stayed here for a week and had an amazing time.The cottage itself is fab.If was clean,spacious and modern and made for a perfect holiday for four people.The large living area was bright and cosy with a fully equipped kitchen that had everything you could wish for.Both bedrooms were great with a lovely bathroom too and the largest shower which was amazing.The raised riverside patio out the back was fab to sit out and soak up the sun watching the Heron and other wildlife.The location was great too with only a 15 walk in to the centre of Keswick and being opposite the Twa Dogs pub and Spar minimarket too. Having parking for 2 cars was a real bonus as well and being near all the major attractions of the Northern Lakes made this an amazing place to stay.We would highly recommend and will be back.
jason c.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review of Lydia's River Cottage, it sounds like you had a fantastic stay at the property and made the most of the lovely river side outside space! Lydia's is the perfect location for those wanting a cosy, peaceful cottage, but close to all the amenities Keswick has on offer! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 November 2024
Long weekend break
We really enjoyed our break at Lydia's River Cottage the weather wasnt the best but we managed to get out for walks and a browse around Keswick shops, the Christmas lights are always so lovely! The cottage was very cosy and well equipped, we had a small issue with the gas fire which was dealt with very promptly by Michael the owner who very quickly resolved the problem he couldn't have been helpful and we enjoyed chatting about the cottage.
The cottage is about a 10-15 walk into town along the road but there are also footpaths within easy reach which take you into the countryside and park, we would definitely return to this cottage as we felt it met all our expectations
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2024
Thank you for your amazing 5* review! We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay, it's so great to hear that you would come back to visit again, that is the best review possible! We're glad that you met Michael and that he was able to help with the fire - it's definitely needed at this time of year. We hope to host you for another stay in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
This is a lovely cottage by the river and a short walk to the town centre. The nearby garage shop is very close for anything you need. Everything we needed was there for us and the crockery etc was of a very high standard. The smart tv was handy and wall mounted. We couldn't get the gas fire to work but the central heating was more than warm enough. The bedrooms were comfortable and we used both as the river noise can get loud at night. Parking was easy and we left the car there from arrival to departure.
Gordon S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2024
Hi Gordon, thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. We are so happy you found this a lovely place to stay at and that it had everything you needed for your holiday. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring Keswick and relaxing in the cottage. We hope to welcome you back. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
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