Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
A superb semi-detached bungalow with wonderful views on an attractive site within a pleasant residential area on the edge of Keswick, between Fitz Park and the lower slopes of Latrigg. ‘Blencathra' is about a 10 minute easy stroll to Keswick's Market Square. The property has been tastefully decorated to provide fresh and immaculately clean accommodation for up to four guests.
‘Blencathra' has ample parking, full double glazing and gas central heating. All radiators can be individually thermostatically controlled. The bungalow is situated at the top of a small, quiet cul-de-sac. It has a westerly aspect and the fells from Coledale, across Whinlatter Forest to Barf and Skiddaw make a spectacular panorama to the front. At the rear of the property there is a spacious garden providing a peaceful, leafy green area in which to relax and enjoy views of Skiddaw and Latrigg. Red squirrels are charming, frequent visitors. Patio furniture is provided for the summer months so guests can make the most of the tranquillity.
To the left of the front door is the comfortable lounge with outstanding westerly views. Furnished with a quality leather suite, television, DVD and living flame gas fire it is warm and cosy at any time of the year.
The superb double glazed conservatory at the rear of the bungalow provides a quiet and peaceful additional space in which to relax.
The kitchen/diner has very well equipped quality wooden units, an electric oven with a gas hob, extractor fan, washer/dryer, CD/radio and a larder fridge. The freezer is located in the garage which is also a useful area for drying wet clothes - and sorting out walking boots!
There are two good sized bedrooms, one with double bed and the other with two single beds, both having quality mattresses and furniture plus beds dressed in luxury linen and towels. Please note that this property is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years old.
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Mountain view
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About the area
Keswick
Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Derwent Pencil Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keswick Climbing Wall and Raw War Paintball Games. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock are also worth visiting.
Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Hope Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Derwent Pencil Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Derwentwater - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Theatre By The Lake - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Penrith Station - 20 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Crooked River Tap - 13 min walk
The Round - 14 min walk
Back Bar - 13 min walk
Brysons - 14 min walk
The Wild Strawberry - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 8 Aug 2026 start from AU$781, 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 Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blencathra - a bungalow that 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. The Puzzling Place and Hope Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The bungalow is well located with stunning views front and back and just 15 minutes walk into town. Very cosy and warm, there was ample hot water. The beds were very comfortable, with nice linen and a good supply of towels. There's a lovely garden to the rear of the property.
Elaine C.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2026
Hi Elaine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed Blencathra’s stunning views — they really are something special, both front and back — and that the location worked so well for your stay with the easy walk into town.
It’s wonderful to know the bungalow felt cosy and warm, with plenty of hot water, and that you found the beds comfortable with good-quality linen and towels. We’re also so pleased you enjoyed the garden; it’s a lovely spot to relax in.
Thank you again for your kind words. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back to Blencathra anytime.
Best wishes,
Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Nice accommodation
A lovely bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac, with good views out to Skiddaw, Latrigg and Blencathra. A pleasant 10 minute walk from the town centre.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David P.
2 Aug 2025
Review of Blencathra
This was our fifth stay at Blencathra, and we have already booked for next year, it's a great place to stay.
David P.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Hi David,
Thank you for your review. It's great to hear that you have stayed at Blencathra so many times and that you are returning again next year. It is in a great location, only a short walk in to town with great views of the fells. The conservatory and garden are fantastic places to relax after a day of adventures.
Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
31 Mar 2025
Another enjoyable stay
Blencathra is warm clean and comfortable.
It’s within perfect walking distance from Keswick, and yet very quiet with great views.
We definitely plan to stay again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for your amazing review of Blencathra, we are so happy to hear you had a lovely stay! Blencathra is a fantastic property if you want to make Keswick your base during your stay, within walking distance to the town centre but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet! We look forward to welcoming you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
19 June 2024
Great stay
Clean, well equipped bungalow in good location for Keswick town centre and with great walks from the door. Conservatory and private garden a bonus to relax in and enjoy views of Skiddaw.
Robert K.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so pleased you found the bungalow clean and well equipped, the conservatory is wonderful when the sun is shining and to watch all the local wildlife. We hope you enjoyed all the walks you went on! We hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Aug 2023
Review of Blencathra Cottage
Another great stay in this lovely bungalow in a great location. We've already booked for next summer!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for this 5 star review of Blencathra. We are so pleased to hear that you have already booked to stay again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Mar 2024
Five Star accommodation!
Spotless, comfortable, really well maintained bungalow, in a quiet location. With parking as a bonus & the garden is as well maintained the inside.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Blencathra! We love that you found is comfortable, spotless, and really well maintained. Situated in Keswick in a quiet cul-de-sac, Blencathra offers a quiet and relaxing stay. The on-site parking is a great bonus and the garden is beautiful too. We hope you had a fantastic time and we hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Nov 2024
Home from home
Lovely bungalow in a spectacular setting. Very quiet location and has everything you could need. Views from the windows are stunning. Lovely and clean. Our 3rd visit so highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2024
Thank you for your excellent 5* review! We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay at Blencathra, the views are absolutely gorgeous and we're really glad that you had everything that you needed in the property. Hopefully we will be able to host you for visit number 4 soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Nov 2024
Nice propety in a quiet location
We stayed here last year and booked to come back, and we hope to return next year, too. The property is less than a leisurely 10 minute walk from the town centre, in a pleasant and very quiet cul-de-sac, and we prefer this to the town centre properties we've stayed in before, which have had a less open aspect.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review, we are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay. It's great to hear that you have returned to the property for a second time and we hope that you will visit for a third holiday soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2025
The perfect location with stunning views
Blencathra is a spacious and comfortable bungalow in a lovely location.
The views from most of the windows are spectacular.
The quiet cul-de-sac position is perfect being peaceful and close to paths that take you up into the hills yet close enough to town to make a shopping trip a pleasure.
We really enjoyed staying at Blencathra and will definitely return next time we visit Keswick.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Blencathra, we are so happy to hear you had a lovely stay! The property is situated in a lovely location that makes walking into town very easy, but provides the peace and quiet away from the town centre. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony F.
4 July 2023
ANOTHER WONDERFUL STAY
Blencathra is a home from home. Everything is provided, even when it rains most of the week! Superb location. Close to fells and town with main roads not too far off.
Comfortable beds, which is essential after a day on the fells.
We haven't found anywhere better.
Anthony F.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for this 5 star review of Blencathra. We are so pleased to know you view this as a 'home away from home', that makes your stay at Blencathra so much more special. We agree the location is brilliant and we hope to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Francis C.
18 July 2023
Lake District Holiday
We very much enjoyed our stay at Blencartha. Would say that for 2 adults it was fine but 4 adults might find it a bit of a squeeze especially eating in the kitchen. The location was very good with The Pheasant Pub within easy walking distance and the food served was good with large portions. The conservatory was a big plus. Yes, we would stay again.
Francis C.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for this review of Blencathra. We are happy to hear you found the location good with easy walking distance to a pub. The conservatory is a great feature of this charming bungalow. We hope to welcome you again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Oct 2023
Another great stay
This is our second stay here and we’re again very happy. Only issue was when the kettle broke but it was replaced within an hour of reporting it. Definitely using Keswick Cottages again. (Less rain next time please)
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We love that this is your second stay and we are happy that your issue with the kettle was rectified quickly. Thank you so much for saying you will be using our agency again, we cannot wait to welcome you on your next visit. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 May 2024
Blencathra Again
Wonderful as ever….. with good weather and still entertaining rabbits in the garden !! Central enough for town but such a quiet cul de sac.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Blencathra! We love that you're returning guests and that your stay this time was as wonderful as ever! Situated in central Keswick but in a quiet cul-de-sac, it is only a short walk or a couple minutes drive into the town centre. We are so happy you had good weather and that you got to see the rabbits again. We can't wait to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2024
Gorgeous property highly recommend
We loved our stay here, yhe property was very comfortable, the garden was stunning and lovely garden furniture to sit out in the sun. Wild rabbits regularly came into the garden along with a woodpecker. If we come back to Keswick we would definitely stay back here. The cul de sac was really quiet and only a 10 min walk into town.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Blencathra! We are so happy you found it very comfortable and enjoyed sitting outside enjoying the sun in the back garden. We can imagine seeing the rabbits and a woodpecker made the stay there even more special. Situated further out from the town, it is only a short walk to the town centre. We are so pleased you loved your stay here and we hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allison M.
29 May 2025
Perfect Getaway
Blencathra was wonderfully located a short walk to town, on a footpath alongside the road, as well as immediately across the street from hiking the fells. The conservatory was an incredible way to experience the ever-changing weather while enjoying the beautiful garden. We walked into town every day for lunch, and cooked dinner each evening at Blencathra, it had everything we needed! If only we weren't traveling from San Diego, we'd do this once a month!
Allison M.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
Thank you for your lovely 5* review of Blencathra, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Blencathra is in a fantastic location for those looking for a Keswick location but away from the busy town centre. We hope to welcome you back next time your over visiting! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 June 2025
A quiet location, within reach of all amenities
We booked Blencathra at short notice after being told that the cottage we had booked to stay in (with a different company) had been sold.
The bungalow suited us very well, being comfortably furnished and well equipped, and with its own off-street parking place. We particularly liked the conservatory and the garden, providing outdoor space to relax after our long walks, and we enjoyed watching the rabbits!
The location is good, a very quiet residential area, with the shops, restaurant and buses of Keswick within walking distance. We will definitely book again for next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2025
Hi,
Thank you for a great review of Blencathra. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay in this fantastic property. The area is lovely and quiet while being close to local amenities, making it the perfect base for a stay in the Lake District. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Mar 2024
Great location
Blencathra is in the perfect location. Within easy walking distance from Keswick yet very quiet and with great views of the mountains.
The bungalow was very clean, warm and comfortable with excellent facilities. The conservatory is a real bonus even in Winter.
The only slight criticism I would have is that one or two hooks would have been useful and better labelling of the keys, but that’s very minor and would definitely not prevent us from booking again.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you found the location perfect, and that it was very clean, warm and comfortable with excellent facilities. We agree the conservatory is a great feature of Blencathra. Thank you for your suggestions, we will take these into consideration. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Nov 2023
A lovely property
A clean and welcoming house in a quiet cul-de-sac. It has a particularly nice conservatory with fell-top views, and a decent sized garden, but as we stayed here in the winter we (sadly) weren't able to make use of this. It's slightly further out from the town centre than properties we've stayed at before (about a 7-10 minute walk), but this has some advantages, too. We'll definitely look to book this property again the next time we stay in Keswick.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed staying at Blencathra and found it a clean, welcoming house. We think the conservatory is a lovely feature of the property, we hope you had a wonderful time exploring Keswick and we look forward to welcoming you when you return. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 June 2024
Good view of hills both front and back.
Blencathra is a nice bungalow situated on a quiet estate to the north east edge of Keswick. Close enough to venture into town and with good views out of the back and front of the many surrounding hills. Only gripe was that there was nowhere to hang your coat after coming in from a damp walk, we ended up using the back of the kitchen chairs. Other than that an excellent and comfortable property.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Blencathra! We are so happy you found this to be in an ideal location for your party. Thank you for your comments about a coat hanger for your damp coats, we will pass this onto to the owner. We are so happy you found it comfortable and excellent with being in a quiet location but also close enough to stroll into town. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bridget E.
26 June 2024
Lovely Location
A very nice bungalow located to the rear of Fitz Park. Very peaceful, other than the ‘magpies’. Clean and comfortable and well maintained. Really loved the conservatory, in fact we only in the lounge on one evening. Had all of the facilities that we needed. Lovely peaceful lawn at the rear, plenty of rabbits to watch and even a tawny owl on the chimney next door. We’d return but bring our own pillows, as they weren’t very comfortable. Thank you to the owners for a well maintained property.
Bridget E.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you so much for your review of Blencathra! We are so happy you found this very peaceful, clean, comfortable and well maintained. The conservatory is a wonderful feature and perfect to lounge in and watch the wildlife. We hope you had a wonderful time staying here and we hope to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Excellent location
This was our 3rd stay and have already booked for next year, that says it all.
It’s warm and comfortable and in a great location . It’s very quiet yet within easy walking distance to the town centre.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
7 Feb 2023
Our lovely little home from home
Blencathra is a lovely, comfortable,well-equipped base for a break in beautiful Keswick. There are almost 360 degree views of the surrounding fells, with several good walks on the doorstep (Latrigg, Keswick to Threlkeld trail to name but two).
The bungalow is spotlessly clean and is equipped to a high standard with everything you need to make it a home from home. The brand new bathroom is excellent. Having never really stayed at Blencathra in the warmer months we haven’t had as much use of the lovely conservatory as we would like, but it is a very pleasant and welcome addition. Marion, the owner, is a lovely lady who is keen to make sure her guests are comfortable.
The gardens are very large and well kept, look out for the wildlife - several species of birds including pheasants, woodpeckers and siskins, lots of rabbits, and once we even saw a red squirrel!
Keswick Cottages are a fantastic local business who really know how to look after their customers. We would not hesitate to recommend them - nothing is too much trouble, and they are very helpful and extremely friendly! We have stayed in several Keswick Cottages properties, every one of them excellent but Blencathra is definitely our favourite and we hope to return as soon as we can.
Elizabeth B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Sept 2022
Nice property - well located
A nicely presented property with great views (although almost anywhere in Keswick has great views). Well fitted out with everything we needed. Would have been ‘cosy’ if our two adult children had visited but fine for a family with school age children. We’ll be back to Keswick next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Sept 2022
A breath of fresh air
Excellent accommodation surrounded by scenic walks form the doorstep. A quiet residential area leading to countryside walks, parkland or just sit in the garden and relax.
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