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Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A welcoming entrance to Lydia's Riverside Cottage
Relax in the patio area, with views to River Greta and local wildlife
Lydia's River Cottage has one allocated private parking space and is a short walk from the centre of Keswick
From the hallway you can access this charming open plan living/dining and kitchen area
The kitchen and dining area is a functional and modern space with beautiful views over the River Greta

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Central Keswick
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Lydia's River Cottage is open plan downstairs, fully central heated with a remote control living flame gas stove to provide a nice cosy focal point on cooler days. There is a 40 inch Smart Super HDTV and a DAB radio.

The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, oven with ceramic hob above and a microwave oven.

The rear door leads onto a large elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views.Relaxed outdoor dining can be combined with wildlife viewing (binoculars supplied). Ducks, goldeneye, mergansers, herons, white throated dippers and grey wagtails are common and the rarer sightings include kingfishers and otters.

Upstairs there are two pretty bedrooms - a double bedroom to the rear of the property which overlooks the river and a twin bedded room to the front with views towards Walla Crag.

The modern shower room washbasin and toilet are upstairs, as the cottage has no bath the owners installed a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering.

Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars.

WiFi is complementary and unlimited approx 16Mbps.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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Property # 11620544
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.
Map
Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hope Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Derwentwater - 4 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Strawberry - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brysons - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lydia's River Cottage - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lydia's River Cottage - 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. Hope Park and The Puzzling Place are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely Riverside Hideaway

Warm, cosy and has everything you need for a perfect day, with the added bonus of the riverside patio.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2026
Hi Kerrie, Thank you so much for your lovely review of Lydia’s River Cottage — we’re really pleased to hear that you found it warm, cosy and well equipped, and that you enjoyed the riverside patio. If there was anything at all that kept your stay from being a five?star experience, we’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts. Guest feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us make improvements wherever we can. We hope to welcome you back to Keswick again in the future. Kind regards, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice Cottage

Clean, well equipped, reasonably comfortable, pleasantly situated by the River Greta and an easy walk into Keswick town centre. The busy main road towards Penrith that runs past the cottage is a little noisy but that’s not the fault of the cottage, just something to be aware of. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May 2026
Hi, Jan! Thank you for your lovely and balanced review. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Lydia’s River Cottage and found it clean, well equipped, and comfortably situated beside the River Greta. It’s great to know you appreciated the easy walk into Keswick town centre too. Thank you also for mentioning the nearby road noise. As you say, this is something to be aware of due to the cottage’s location, and we appreciate you highlighting it helpfully for future guests. We’re glad it didn’t detract from what was overall a very pleasant stay for you. We’d be very happy to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay

Lovely cottage which is warm and cosy in a great central location. Very clean and has everything you need for a break away. Would love to stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Very comfortable stay

The cottage was very well equipped and one well behaved dog manageable. Too small for 4adults but for 4 nights it was ok. Beds were lovely and comfortable.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2026
Hi, Cathy! We're glad that you all enjoyed your visit to Lydia's River Cottage. Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, with lots of advantageous features: open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove, a large, elevated riverside patio directly above the river Greta, which is private and has spectacular river views, a double bedroom to the rear of the property, overlooking the river, and a twin room to the front with views towards Walla Crag, a large shower with choice of monsoon or normal showering, and private, off road parking, large enough for two cars. We'd love to welcome you again, and if you have any feedback you'd like to discuss with us, you're very welcome to get in touch. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keswick delight

A fantastic cottage in the perfect location. Providing easy access to the Threlkeld railway walk, 0.5 miles out of town. Ideal parking space on the front with a lovely pub opposite. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I am always hesitant to stay away from home due to cleanliness but the cottage was so lovely and clean. It had everything that we needed and was a short and lovely walk into the centre. The patio backs right onto the river which was such a lovely surprise. We stayed a couple of weeks before Christmas and the price was amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute cottage. Nice to be next to the river and appreciated the designated parking spot. Would have liked a few more amenities like shower gel in the bathroom and paper towels and cooking oil in the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Cosy & comfortable home from home!

Very well equipped beautiful cottage. Comfortable & cosy. Excellent location within walking distance to Keswick. Very peaceful & relaxing. Will definitely book again.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Hi, John! Lydia's River Cottage is a lovely property, away from the business of town, but close to everything to you need. The cottage is open-plan downstairs, fully central-heated with a remote-controlled living-flame gas stove to provide a cosy focal point on cold days (and we do have lots of them!). Parking for the cottage is private, off road and large enough for two cars. WiFi is complimentary and unlimited. What more could you ask for? We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lydia's River Cottage

Lydia's River Cottage is comfortable, clean with an excellent shower and comfortable bed. It is a short walk in to Keswick with parking for two cars. Despite being situated on the Penrith Road, it is set back and extremely quiet. Another lovely feature is the river running behind the cottage. My one bugbear and this applies to all holiday rentals. Why so few teaspoons (5) and mugs when you want the client to use the dishwasher.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lydia’s cottage

Would stay again the owners could put up a small trellis up on the left outside wall to have stopped our dogs going to visit the other cottages next to Lydia’s,lucky that no one was staying in the cottage next door,also a lot of people don’t like dogs,nice decor,lovely warm and comfortable,shower very large and plenty of hot water,we think the double bed needs to be in the front bedroom and the twin beds in the back,so close to the town,we had a very comfortable and a sunny week thankyou in Lydia’s cottage and we would recommend to family and friends as also parking for 2 cars what more could you ask for
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful location

We had a fantastic time at Lydia’s cottage. Although on a main road no noise could be heard from passing vehicles. The back of the property backs onto the river and the views and the sound of the river were heavenly. Lots of bird action & binoculars provided in the property gave us a close up view. The property itself has been beautifully renovated and on arrival spotlessly clean. Beds and bedding really comfortable and lovely bathroom with an excellent rainfall shower. The owners of the cottage, Michael & Daphne, were very prompt and helpful regarding help with heating controls (our only request) The cottage location is perfectly placed for access quick to the Threlkeld railway trail and dozens of other walks from easy to hard. A 10 minute walk will take you into town with access to lots of dog friendly pubs, cafes and restaurants. Thank you Michael & Daphne for a great stay
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Hi, Steven! Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review. We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic time at Lydia’s River Cottage and enjoyed the peaceful setting by the river. The views, soothing sound of the water, and birdlife really do make it a special place, and it’s lovely to hear the binoculars added to the experience. We’re pleased you found the cottage beautifully renovated, spotlessly clean, and comfortable throughout, with cosy beds and a great rainfall shower. It’s also great to know the location worked so well for your walking plans and easy access into town. Your kind words about Michael and Daphne being prompt and helpful are very much appreciated and will be passed on to them. Thank you again for sharing your experience – we’re so pleased you had such a memorable stay and would love to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location.

Well appointed cottage in a perfect location. Even Xmas decs provided. 10 min walk to Keswick. Only used our car once to grocery shop. Will book again. Definitely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Cottage

This cottage is lovely Everything you need and lovely and clean The courtyard out the back is perfect for a glass of wine
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2025
Hi Paula, Thank you for your review. Lydia's River Cottage is in a lovely location, right by the river making it the perfect place to relax and watch the wildlife after a day of hiking or exploring. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lydia's River cottage

Lovely cottage situated just far enough out of town with bus stops and a pub nearby. Very well equipped. Lovely outside area overlooking river which would be perfect for having a drink on a summer evening.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous weekend break

Fabulous weekend break in a spotless, cosy and modern cottage. Would definitely recommend staying here. Only a short walk into Keswick and there is a shop just opposite for any essentials. The sound of the river outside is so peaceful. Go ahead and book it!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect 2 bedroom cottage

Lydia's River Cottage provided an excellent base in Keswick as it is easy to reach from the A66, quiet, cosy, very clean, well appointed and located by the Greta River. It has the convenience of off-road parking, and is an easy 15 minute walk into Keswick town centre, though there is a decent pub literally over the road from the cottage. I would happily return to Lydia's River Cottage and probably will.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jo & Paul H.

Great location

Great location for walking in to Keswick town. Very comfortable and homely cottage. Although weather didn’t allow the outdoor patio area was lovely over looking the river. Smart tv was great so too the wood burner effect gas fire. Parking on the cottage’s driveway very convenient.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Hi Jo, Thank you for your review. Lydia's location, next to the river is perfect for watching the wildlife from the patio when the weather allows. There is a pub across road serving food which is handy for those nights when you just don't fancy cooking. It is only a short walk into town but there is also a bus stop right outside. we hope you had a great stay and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

A perfect stay

We love the location of the cottage. Being on the river is so picturesque and perfect for morning coffees outside. The cottage is really comfortable and spotless. It had everything we needed for a lovely stay. Keswick is a lovely town with lots of beautiful walks nearby. Recommend Casa Bella and Bar Es for delicious meals.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Thank your for your amazing 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you had a fantastic stay at the property! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

A Happy Return.

Having been to Lydia's Cottage before we knew what to expect - a really comfortable holiday home, with high quality kitchen and bathroom fittings and a wonderful setting. The nearby Spar store and garage, plus the proximity to the town make it an ideal location for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Hi Peter, Thank you for review of Lydia's River Cottage. It is lovely to hear that you are a returning guest to Lydia's. It's a fantastic cottage in a great location. Perfectly placed on the river to watch the local wildlife with not too far to walk in to town. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Comfy, cosy cottage in a great location.

Lovely cosy cottage. Very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our much needed short break. Super comfy bed and slept so well - was glad of the rainy weather the first few mornings so we could enjoy a guilt free lie in and enjoy it for longer! Great location for walking into town and for the many walks in the area. The car was definitely not needed. Enjoyed cosy evenings in front of the fire with Netflix and the lights of the Christmas tree. Perfect place to recharge my batteries after a tough few months. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

manonabeach j.

A gem of a cottage

Lydia's River Cottage is a real gem. It is very well presented, clean and comfortable - perfect to return to after a long day walking.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review, we love to see 5* all round! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Lydia's River Cottage, it's a great base for exploring not just Keswick but the Eastern fells as well. We look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another relaxing time in our favourite cottage.

We always have a very relaxing time at Lydia’s cottage. This s our second visit this year. Hopefully it won’t be too long until we are back again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lydia river cottage

Had a lovely week stay in Cottage . Very cosy and a perfect location . The only thing that was missing which would have been useful was a bench at the front of house .
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you for your wonderful 5* review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay at Lydia's River Cottage. The location on the River Greta is beautiful and the walk into Keswick is very pleasant, we're glad that this property ticked all the boxes for you. We will be sure to pass on your comments regarding the bench, guest insight is always appreciated. We hope to host you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage

We have been staying at Lydia's cottage for a lot of years at least once a year .we find it very handy for a walk to keswick centre also on the bus route to go out and about. It's wonderful to sit outside the stream running past and have breakfast. Cottage has everything you would need and the pub is directly opposite
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We love that you're returning guests to Lydia's River Cottage. The bus route is ideal for exploring or you can enjoy a short stroll into Keswick. We bet listening to the river running past is so relaxing. We hope you had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in great location

We enjoyed another week at Lydia’s Riverside Cottage. The house is quiet, clean, comfortable and warm and in an excellent location, being around a 10 minute walk into the town centre. Parking is a big bonus and with so many fantastic hikes from the town centre you don’t need to use your car. Highly recommended
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely 5* review of Lydia's River Cottage, we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay once again! Lydia's is in such an ideal location for those looking for a peaceful place to stay but within walking distance of all the amenities Keswick has to offer, such as some of the fabulous walks! We look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

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