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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

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

Explore the area

Map
Central Keswick
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Theatre By The Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Derwentwater
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • 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

Washer
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 Ullswater and Scafell Pike. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting.
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Map
Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Cumberland 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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill - ‬7 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 Cumberland Pencil Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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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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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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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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8/10 Good

An excellent base for exploring the Lakeland fells

Perfect for a couple or young family - 4 adults might find the accommodation a bit cramped. Not sure how warm the property would be for a Winter stay. As usual in an older property a little TLC would not go amiss in a few places but this in no way detracted from our stay.
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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

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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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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10/10 Excellent

Our 10th year at Birchgate, returning every year and now for 2 weeks.

A lovely cosy cottage not far from the centre of Keswick. Recently refurbished and the colour scheme changed to green. It has been updated without losing the cosy nature of the cottage. Has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Keswick Cottages staff are very helpful, professional and friendly and we wouldn't stay anywhere else in the Lake District. 10 out of 10 as always. Already booked again for 2025.
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8/10 Good

Another stay with Keswick Cottages

We enjoyed our stay at Birchgate Cottage, very comfortable clean and tidy. I did ring the office to say that the carpet area at the bottom of the stairs was very dirty they would have sent somone to clean but as it did not affect us we were happy to leave it . All in all a very enjoyable week. Parking space a bonus in Keswick!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage close to town and well equipped

Our family of four (with 3 year old and 8 month old baby) loved our stay in this lovely cottage which was a bit larger than we were expecting. Having a parking spot on the drive is invaluable in the busy Keswick residential area and helped with quick hops in and out of the car if it was raining with the kids. The kitchen is very good, clean and well equipped. Super to have a dishwasher and good washer-dryer. Lounge nice and comfortable, good smart TV. Beds comfortable and bathroom a good size for kids bathtime. Would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Stay at Birchgate

We arrived at the property and where impressed with its close location to the centre of Keswick. The property is access by vehicle down a narrow lane. Reverse parking into the bay outside the property is advised this will make entry into and exit from the bay easier. The ground floor was accessed via the kitchen and very nice it is. It is also the eating area. Upstairs the bath was a lovely after a days walking. The bed was most comfortable also. We had a lovely stay and would stay here again.
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6/10 Okay

Week in Keswick

The cottage is in a great location although parking space tight for a large car. The week we stayed one of the hottest ever so not happy that none of the downstairs windows or bathroom opened as locked and painted shut. Unable to have a good shower as pressure poor and temperature went from boiling hot to cold by itself . Lovely cottage but needs a bit of tlc and maintenance.
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8/10 Good

2nd time at Birchgate

Second time at Birchgate. Is very near to town centre and the lovely Fitz park so ideal location and there is a parking slot outside which is a bonus in Keswick. The kitchen is large and has all the necessary equipment although a small freezer box wouldn’t be amiss. The cottage is cosy although could do with a little tlc. The bathroom is a good size but could do with a little cosmetic attention, also the water won’t stay in sink and the water pressure for shower is poor and changes from hot to cold, The double bed is uncomfortable but that may be personal preference. Like I said this was a return visit but mainly due to location.
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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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