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Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick

Family-friendly cottage in Keswick

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Summer house and sunshine.Gas BBQ inside.
Gable and rear of Cottage.
Your view from the Kitchen and dinning room Window of Bram Cragg cottage.
View from lounge and two from bedrooms.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Keswick, Cumbria,
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick

Bram Cragg Cottage fully renovated 2014 and was built in 1896 as an extension to Bram Cragg Farm which dates from 1688.
Bram Cragg Cottage is approved by Quality Cumbria who annually inspect the accommodation.
The cottage is 2.5 miles South West off the A66 and 4.5 miles from Keswick.
There are views from all windows of Skiddaw, Blencathra, High & Low Rigg and the towering slope of Bram Cragg behind the cottage.
There are three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests all year round.
One bedroom is en-suit and there is a bathroom with separate shower.
Downstairs has a lounge with wood burner stove - fuel provided- September to April.
Kitchen with dining area off the lounge and a down stairs toilet & cloakroom.
There is parking for up to three cars beside the two entrances.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry no single sex groups.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No noise after 11pm that would disturbe other guests. No fire works please; these frighten dogs and animals. Thank you.
Where damage occures or extra cleaning is required including poor personal hygine issues, guests will be contact and future bookings refused.

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
Note from host: Sorry no single sex groups.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider Womenrock, or check out an event or a game at Newlands Adventure Centre. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Keswick, Cumbria,

What's nearby

  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lodore Falls - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yonder - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick located?

This family-friendly Keswick cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Thirlmere, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum and Keswick Climbing Wall. Castlerigg Stone Circle is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and the cottage was very clean and in excellent condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

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

Nice place to stay and nice owners

Nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon Y.

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

Perfect base for the northern lakes

Everything about this property is perfect and we’ll be booking again for our next trip to Cumbria.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alfred C.

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

A Week in The Lakes

A wonderful week in The Lakes. The cottage is perfect. Comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent setting. Beautiful views of Blencathra. Duncan and Gillian were the perfect hosts and Fly is a delight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire A., Rosemarkie

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

Fantastic Stay!

Lovely cottage in a nice quiet area. Spacious, clean and well equipped. The views from the cottage are amazing and there was plently of space for the kids to play, the field was fantastic. We really enjoyed our week there. The two collie's Bonnie and Fly were a highlight, popping up outside the kitchen window to say Hi, and fantastic around the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Homely cottage with attention to detail

The cottage felt like a real home from home and it is really well positioned to visit Ullswater and Windermere as well as Keswick. There is a very nice outside space with a swing and summer house and views across the valley. The kitchen was really well equipped. We would definitely like to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA G.

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

Stunning location and property

Absolutely wonderful location and property. A dream home for a week with my family. We enjoyed every minute. I still cant get over the view from the house. Everything you could need in the property and no problems at all. Thank you for a wonderful stay. The weather was a dream too! 😍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful few days at Bram Cragg. The property is set in a stunning location with mountain views from every window. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need and more. Gillian had left some fresh milk and tea and coffee and a couple of other treats which was a lovely, thoughtful touch. The house is clean and tidy and very spacious. We have stayed in many holiday homes but this was definitely the best of them all. We loved getting our morning greeting from Bonnie and Fly and miss them popping to say hello. We highly recommend Bram Cragg and will be returning in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the fifth time we have stayed in this lovely, comfortable cottage. It is set in a very peaceful location, and has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Gillian and Duncan are wonderful hosts, very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

J A.

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

Bram Cragg Cottage

Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful cottage. We thouroughly enjoyed our visit. The house was gorgeous, so much space and light and had all the features you need to have a happy and enjoyable stay. Gorgeous views from every window and especially loved seeing the cattle and sheep in the nearby fields every morning at breakfast. There was loads of space outside to enjoy the gardens and sunhouse and the showers and whirlpool bath were a welcome site after a hard day on the fells. Highly recommended and much appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely, peaceful stay. The cottage was perfect for us, plenty of space and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Fantastic holiday in a top class location

This was our 4th stay at this wonderful property, and we are booked to return in the autumn.The location is perfect for us - secluded, yet only a 12 minute drive to Keswick, and 25 minutes to Ambleside.It's the best holiday cottage we've ever stayed in!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Hidden Gem

Property located in St John’s in the Vale, a beautiful quiet valley just 4 miles from Keswick. Gill and Duncan are wonderful hosts providing you with everything you can think of and then more. We have stayed more times than I can remember now, and the standard is always superb. I can’t recommend this property enough!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

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

Perfect in every way.

Just enjoyed our third stay at Bram Cragg and have no hesitation in recommending this as a wonderful holiday choice. The cottage is so cosy and comfortable with amazing views. Gillian and Duncan are perfect hosts, very welcoming and there if you need them. We have also stayed in one of their lodges and this was of an equally high standard. Hope to be able to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Fantastic

Had the most amazing stay, the cottage was absolutely lovely, warm, clean, fantastic views and had everything you needed home from home. Gill the host was lovely. This was one of the best cottages we have stayed in for cleanliness and perfect bedding. Everything about the cottage was of high standard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Lovely house in perfect location

Quieter than the south lakes, easy reach of Keswick and wonderful walks right from the front door. This property is a great find.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

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

Half term break

Lovely property, great location and friendly hosts. I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Excellent cottage with amazing views

A lovely warm, comfortable and very well appointed cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. Plenty of space ,wonderful views and helpful , friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

We can’t stay away

We have been regular visitors to Bram Cragg and its related properties for several years often coming 3 or 4 times a year. We come back because we always know that we will get a warm welcome to a charming property in one of the loveliest valleys in the Lake District. The properties are always clean and well prepared and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Try it, you’re missing out if you don’t!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Our third visit , and as good as ever. First Rate!

We love staying at this property. It was our third visit in 3 years, and we fully intend to book again next year. Bram Cragg Cottage is perfectly located in a rural setting, yet only 12 minutes from Keswick. With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it is perfect for a family with children, or for two couples. The views from all rooms, (and even more from the garden and summer house) are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Relaxing stay

We have stayed here and the lodges a few times now due to the excellent standard of the holiday accommodation its location and the beautiful walks nearby. There is everything you need for your stay at the Cottage the beds are comfortable and the property is warm and inviting and on a nice day you can sit out and view the lovely picturesque scenery around you whilst drinking a local libation. The Hosts are very accommodating and we will definitely be back hopefully later in the year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gill S.

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

Beautiful Bram Cragg

Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting. So many walks directly from the cottage. Close enough for the convenience that Keswick offers but secluded enough for a tranquil break.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay in the lake district

Beautiful area, lovely accommodation, friendly and helpful hosts, what more could you need. x
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh E.

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

Fantastic and spacious

Wonderful property with plenty of space and homely touches to help us settle in. Lovely modern kitchen and bathrooms. Cosy to return to after hikes in the mountains. Gillian and Duncan made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley E.

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

Wonderful stay

We spent 4 days here and loved every minute. The house is so comfortable and welcoming after our long journey. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Gillian Stuart

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Duncan was born in Threlkeld & Gillian in Newlands. Duncan is a builder by trade and I worked on the family dairy & sheep farm before raising our daughter & son, helping on building projects then running the holiday lets at Bram Cragg from 1993. Duncan, since fell running, is a keen mountain biker a sport that has taken our family all over the UK. Gillian has been taking part in local dog agility events since 2006.
Any spare time and we walk the fell tops with our dogs & family.

Why they chose this property

Bram Cragg Farm being owned & loved by Gillians grandparents since 1974 and has been in our controle since 1993 and ownership from 2008. We renovated & developed it until 2014 with Duncan using his 35 years of building expertise & family help to make it the holiday choice of many returning guests. You can't help but fall in love with the setting of Bram Cragg set among the fells in a sceinic valley. The 50 acre of land is now stocked with our neighbourghs quality limousan breeding beef cattle and swaledale or cheviot breeding sheep from April to October and we maintain the land all the year round.

What makes this property unique

Bram Cragg Farm looks unchanged with the oldest part dating from 1688. Buildings were added as dairy and sheep farming grew and mining, railways and reservoirs expanded the population. We have been allowed to develop the byre and hay loft above to provide holiday accommodation with lovely views and we replaced two existing static caravans with two larger modern lodges.
These have more comfort and space for up to four guests, more privacy for all guests but with open unrestricted views of fells & fields.

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