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A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area

near Bassenthwaite
- Place, Bassenthwaite Lake7 min drive
- Place, Lake District Wildlife Park7 min drive
- Place, Mirehouse & Gardens8 min drive
- Airport, Carlisle (CAX)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.
A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Cot available on request. . Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. Set in 10 acres of gardens and meadows on the foothills of the Skiddaw range, Garries Cottage is adjoining the owner’s 17th Century home, in a quiet and tranquil area above Bassenthwaite village. Garries Cottage has open plan living space with Lakeland stone fireplace with open fire and beams. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden where you can see a variety of visiting wildlife, red squirrels and woodpeckers are common visitors. From this elevated position you can see Bassenthwaite Lake with panoramic views of the surrounding fells and over to the West, some spectacular sunsets. Many grades of walking direct from the door, from gentle woodland and meadow walks to the more strenuous heights of Skiddaw. An area of occasional farms nestling into the fells reached by meandering lanes and far from the madding crowds, but within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth and the popular northern fells and lakes.
Free WiFi
High chair hire - £10.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Cot available on request. . Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. Set in 10 acres of gardens and meadows on the foothills of the Skiddaw range, Garries Cottage is adjoining the owner’s 17th Century home, in a quiet and tranquil area above Bassenthwaite village. Garries Cottage has open plan living space with Lakeland stone fireplace with open fire and beams. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden where you can see a variety of visiting wildlife, red squirrels and woodpeckers are common visitors. From this elevated position you can see Bassenthwaite Lake with panoramic views of the surrounding fells and over to the West, some spectacular sunsets. Many grades of walking direct from the door, from gentle woodland and meadow walks to the more strenuous heights of Skiddaw. An area of occasional farms nestling into the fells reached by meandering lanes and far from the madding crowds, but within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth and the popular northern fells and lakes.
Free WiFi
High chair hire - £10.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Keswick
Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area. Mirehouse & Gardens and Isel Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keswick Climbing Wall and Hesket Newmarket Brewery. Lake District Wildlife Park and Womenrock are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.

near Bassenthwaite
What's nearby
- Bassenthwaite Lake - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Lake District Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
- Mirehouse & Gardens - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
- Dubwath Silver Meadows - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
- Derwent Pencil Museum - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Crooked River Tap - 13 min drive
- Golden Lion - 13 min drive
- Snooty Fox - 7 min drive
- Back Bar - 13 min drive
- Brysons - 13 min drive
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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4 April 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Robert
5 January 2021
Lovely cottage, perfect for a quiet break and excellent walking access to skiddaw.
Robert
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Dave
26 October 2020
Lovely location and a very quaint and quirky cottage.
Dave
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn and Peter
16 October 2020
An excellent location which we've visited several times.
Kathryn and Peter
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Oren
3 September 2020
A cosy cottage with very solicitous hosts.
Oren
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Ana
18 August 2020
Beautiful location, and great access to local amenities.
Ana
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
CAROLYN
19 October 2019
We were greeted by the lovely owner, Marlene.
CAROLYN
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
27 September 2019
Lovely cosy little cottage.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Sandra
12 August 2019
Cottage is in a beautiful location .
Sandra
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lynda
27 July 2019
We had a really lovely holiday at Garries Cottage.
Lynda
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Heather
21 May 2019
Outdated and overrun with cobwebs .
Heather
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ian
7 April 2019
A very spacious cottage surrounded by stunning landscapes.
Ian
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Bill
18 February 2019
A small, but very cosy cottage in a superb location.
Bill
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