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A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.

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Exterior
Fireplace
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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near Bassenthwaite
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake District Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mirehouse & Gardens
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Lake District Wildlife Park and Mirehouse & Gardens. .This cottage is 20.9 mi (33.7 km) from Ullswater and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Skiddaw.

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
  • Derwentwater - 16 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Workington Station - 25 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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. Fuel for open fire included. Cot available on request. . Bike store. Private parking for 2 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
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen makes it easy to prepare your meals. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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