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Fairbank - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Exterior
Exterior
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Central Keswick
  • The Puzzling Place
    5 min walk
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum
    6 min walk
  • Hope Park
    8 min walk
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    58 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

About this property

Fairbank - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

On entering the cottage you will be greeted by the modern kitchen diner which is well stocked and equipped for your holiday. The newly fitted facilities include oven, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The solid wood table seating four is ideally placed for socialising with friends and family while preparing meals and cooking.

The living room with Smart TV, CD player, sofa and two easy chairs makes a warm cosy space to curl up and relax on an evening.

Upstairs the two bedrooms are light and bright with views over Fitz park, which is conveniently only a stones throw from the cottage. Both bedrooms are beautifully presented with quality bed linen and towels to ensure a restful stay.

The fabulous Victorian style bathroom has a modern 3 piece suite with shower over the bath.

There is an enclosed front and rear patio perfect for sitting outside and enjoying some sunshine and a good book. Complimentary Wi-Fi is provided.

Visitors to Fairbank have the convenience of a complimentary parking permit for use in the nearby long stay car park.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Mountain view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 Lodore Falls and Ullswater. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Keswick Climbing Wall or Newlands Adventure Centre.
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Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 6 min walk
  • Theatre By The Lake - 13 min walk
  • Derwentwater - 14 min walk
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 4 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lakeland Spice - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Merienda - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairbank - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairbank - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairbank - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fairbank - 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, The Puzzling Place and Cumberland Pencil Museum. Hope Park and Theatre By The Lake are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Reviews

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8/10 Good

Tony R.

Lovely cottage ideally located
This was our 3 visit to this cottage. Nicely situated right on top of Fitzroy park and a 5 minute stroll into Keswick town centre. Kitchen is well stocked for anyone wanting to cook. We didn’t experience any problems with the WiFi. No parking with this property, however a permit is issued for the long stay car parks . Would definitely recommend to friends.
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8/10 Good

Paul U.

Great location for a stay in Keswick
This cottage is in a really good situation for a Keswick based stay in the Lake District. The parking permit at the nearby long stay car park works very well, quite frankly you could easily spend a week there without using your car at all. The cottage itself is on the small side, suitable for two adults and two children perhaps, four adults staying at the same time might be a bit challenging. The stairs are steep and narrow with a very tight turn at the top of the stairs. Hand rail support is really well worked out, nevertheless less mobile people might struggle with it. The cottage was clean and tidy on arrival and the kitchen was well equipped. The beds are comfortable though small, mainly because the bedrooms themselves are quite small. Having said all of this, we were a party of two adults and the size and proportions of the property was absolutely fine. The door handle on the inside of the bathroom door was loose - splitting hairs now, as the property has been maintained very well.
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10/10 Excellent

John S.

Fairbank Cottage
We chose the property principally because of the location. Close to central Keswick and with easy access to Fitz Park which is a popular dog friendly park. The cottage itself exceeded our expectations. Clean, comfortable and well equipped. Cannot identify any equipment that was not there. We are planning to visit again in 2025.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

perfect location
A lovely clean and welcoming cottage in a fantastic location, with car parking just a stroll away. Great to have a front and rear garden to sit out and enjoy the views of the park. Everything you needed was in the cottage, so we are looking forward to another stay. Would recommend 100 %
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10/10 Excellent

Fairbank holiday cottage
Excellent accommodation the big fault is the state of the road it needs all the big potholes filling in
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10/10 Excellent

A fabulous short stay
This cottage was in a great location bordering the beautiful and interesting Fitz park and easy to get to Keswick town centre. It was very well appointed and exceptionally clean and warm on our arrival. Appreciated this! It had everything we could possibly want for our stay. We WILL be back!
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10/10 Excellent

fantastic
This was our third stay at Fairbank. Yet again it didn't disappoint. The cottage is very welcoming, warm and provides a well stocked kitchen if you choose to cook. With the added bonus of the dishwasher. I cannot think of any negatives and would definitely recommend Fairbank to anyone who wishes to visit the Lake District. Ideal location for walking, car used once during our stay, as the bus didn't go to Buttermere. A parking permit is provided with the car being parked about a minute away for the cottage. Also thank you to Keswick Cottages as booking through them is so easy and communication prior to arrival excellent. Hopefully we will be back at Fairbank for a fourth time fairly soon
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Fairbank review
Great little cottage, good location, perfect for dog owners, it’s a two bed cottage but a bit small for 4 adults, better for a small family, lovely and cosy well equipped everything you need, looks out over Fitz park with access from the front of the cottage, no parking but a permit is issued for Otley Rd car park which is only round the corner you can also use it in the long stay and lakeside car parks, very handy when busy. A perfect little cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne Q., Clitheroe, lancs

Cosy cottage
A lovely cosy cottage right on the river bank and across from fitz park, we loved it! Very well equipped even had an air fryer, we will definitely be returning.
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8/10 Good

Great stay
The cottage was lovely and ideal location for us being two seconds from Fitz park with the dog. Easy access to fells like skiddaw and latrigg right outside the door. Would recommend and will be back again soon
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10/10 Excellent

Fairbank cottage
Beautiful cottage with small front and back garden, it was very clean and had all the facilities you need. The view over Fitz park from the Kitchen was very nice. Could not fault the cottage. Left the car in Otley road car park all week which was 2 minute walk after unloading our luggage outside the cottage itself, and you could be in the town center in less than 10 minutes walking. Found the bed was very comfortable. There is games and even jigsaws to do for entertainment. My grandson loved walking in Fitz park every morning taking our Golden retriever for a short walk before starting the day. There was no traffic noise only the sound of the river Greta making it very peaceful. I would not hesitate in booking the cottage again. My only regret is that we had to come home...
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10/10 Excellent

A very pleasant stay as always
This is our third stay at Fairbank and as always a very good holiday comfortable and warm a lovely place to holiday
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10/10 Excellent

5 * accomodation
Cottage was very welcoming, felt like a home. Kitchen was well equipped. Bedrooms very comfortable, we slept well Location was superb, just a stones throw from the park and easy walk into town. Minor issue with heating which was sorted very promptly. Would most definitely stay at this property again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cottage
Great location, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Great communication and service from Keswick Cottages. Our second stay and wii definitely be back
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10/10 Excellent

Fairbank cottage
Had an excellent stay at fairbank again. Location perfect and car park 2 minutes away and town square 5 minutes. So handy for walking dogs as next to lovely park Cottage very comfortable and cozy. Highly recommended will stay again.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage in a great location.
This is a lovely cottage in a great location. Ideal for couple or small family group. River is quite loud at front but soon becomes white noise.
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8/10 Good

Tony R.

Lovely little cottage
2nd visit here. Superb location and a very tidy cottage. Downside is no parking at property, however a permit is provided for the car parks. Would definitely recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely quiet location
We really enjoyed our week at Fairbank. The cottage is in a great position with easy walking distance to the shops etc, and right next to the lovely Fitz Park. We had dogs and I was very pleased with the front and back yard areas as they were totally secure. The cottage provides dog blankets for the sofa. The kitchen was an ideal room for our dogs to sleep. The area is very quiet and although you can drive along the gravel road to drop off pick up from the cottage, the road got very little passing traffic. The only slight downside was not being able to park at the cottage and if like us, you arrive on a very busy Saturday afternoon when there is an event happening, parking can be difficult. However apart from that, we found a space in the nearby long stay car park. Overall it was lovely and I’d recommend the cottage. Staff at Keswick Cottages were also very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and an excellent property
Returned once more , and not disappointed Ideal location , all facilities were great and pleasure to stay
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10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Winter break in Keswickp
Lovely, centrally located property. Perfect location for Keswick and dog owners with park opposite and enclosed areas front and back of property. Lovely views from kitchen and master bedroom. Car park ( permit was provided) minutes walk away. Fairbank was immaculately clean and really prompt replies for any queries. We have used Keswick Cottages several times and always found them helpful and friendly. Many thanks
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4/10 Poor

Rob O.

Great location, very dirty!
If you want a great location, especially if you have dogs, this is the cottage for you. Open the back door and you're a stones throw literally from Fitz Park, yet only a 5 minute walk in to the town centre. Unfortunately, that's about it for the positives. Oh, the bathroom was nice and modern, and the gas burner a nice addition in December. The cottage was very dirty, and not just that the cleaner had missed the off thing that week. This was weeks worth of dirt and grime. From dirt in the cutlery drawer, to grease on the hob, dirt on the kitchen cupboard doors, to every skirting board in the house being filthy! We accidentally spilt some water on the living room floor. I couldn't believe how black the kitchen roll was after I'd moped it up! I've stayed in many holiday cottages and never seen anything like it. The first couple of hours of our stay, having arrived after office hours, was spent cleaning - not a great start to the holiday. I sent photo's to Keswick Cottages and got a call from a lady from the cleaning team to say sorry. I finished the call slightly puzzled as to why they had rang. I don't feel a quick phone call apology sufficed if I'm honest, but that's all I got. The sofa's are very uncomfortable - that could be a personal taste, and others might like them, but worth a mention. Likewise the very soft bed, and the single beds had the lovely plastic under sheets on them - not everyone sleeping in a single bed is a child with bladder issues! Lastly, we stayed over Christmas, as we have done in many cottages. Usually the cottage is decorated accordingly. We had a small wooden reindeer at the door and a Christmas table cloth on the small dining table - not very festive! This could be a fantastic cottage, in a fantastic location. Luckily the location can't be changed, hopefully the amount of TLC it gets will!
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic cottage.
A fantastic cottage, The cottage has all the comforts needed to ensure the stay is a happy one. The cottage was really clean and tidy and its in a great location, just by Fitz Park, which is perfect for the dogs as well as the owners! Highly recommend and would love to stay there again, if available! many thanks Amanda
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect location and an excellent property
Perfect location and an excellent property Well positioned by the river, and easy walks into Keswick and Fitz Park Very well decorated with all that is required for an enjoyable stay
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10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

Perfect Keswick cottage
We enjoyed a great week here, perfect location for humans and dogs if you have them. Tastefully decorated and well equipped, beds were very comfortable, a definite bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Fair Bank - Oct 22
Superb property ideally located in Keswick. Updates before, during and after our visit were precise and the tablet in the cottage very informative without having to leaf through a huge folder. I also found the walking books in the living room helpful. All mod cons in the property, which was well presented, cosy and with an excellent bathroom. The back garden was also useful. One very minor suggestion - perhaps get some more glasses for those of us who link a pint as there was nothing more than small beaker and perhaps larger wine glasses. Offers terrific value for money and despite the weather not behaving we enjoyed our time in Keswick and will no doubt be back.

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