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Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick

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Exterior
Lounge with new wood floor
Property grounds
Room
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Thornthwaite, ENG
  • Place, Whinlatter Forest Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bassenthwaite Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Go Ape Whinlatter
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick

Talcomb is an ideal base for couples or families wishing to explore the Lake District. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and sleeps 4. Talcomb is a cosy cottage in a peaceful location with a lovely babbling beck running close by. Keswick, Cockermouth and Carlisle are all within 20 minutes drive of Seldom Seen. Keswick is a bustling market town laying host to many visitor attractions including the Theatre by the Lake, the Pencil Museum, parks, galleries and museums. It is the ideal place for summer picnics on the banks of Derwentwater or to take in the spectacular views from the top of Skiddaw, Latrigg and Helvellyn. Cockermouth is a quaint town famous for its connection with the poet William Wordsworth and the brewing of Jennings Real Ale. The capital of Cumbria, Carlisle is well worth a visit, centrally located bordering Scotland and Northumbria, it provides numerous attractions from the hustle and bustle of shopping and city life, to its historic Castle and Carlisle Cathedral.

Talcomb is one of six cottages converted from a water driven saw mill built circa 1740. It is situated at the foot of Seldom Seen Ravine in the quiet and aptly named hamlet of Seldom Seen, on the outskirts of Thornthwaite Village. Talcomb nestles beside the beck overlooking a sparkling waterfall with views out towards Coomb Beck and Winlatter Forest. Braithwaite village is only one mile away where you can visit one of the country pubs or dine in one of the hotels or bars. Keswick is only three miles away and provides numerous shops, pubs and restaurants.

This cottage has electric heating and a coal fire and comprises:

* Lounge/diner with freeview TV, Netflix, DVD player and open fire.

* Refurbished Kitchen in 2023 with electric built in oven and Induction hob, microwave, fridge freezer and washing machine

* Fully Refurbished Bathroom for 2023 with shower, hand basin and WC.

* First floor: Cosy Double bedroom.

* Twin bedroom with views over the woods and Skidaw Range from the window seat

* All electric and bed linen included.

* Private parking for one car and

* Space outside the cottage for patio furniture which is provided.

* New for 2022 trees have been cut down in front of the house leaving fabulous view

*New for 2023 kitchen and bathroom have been fully refurbished,

*We now have WIFI

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castlerigg Stone Circle and Mirehouse & Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Adventure Centre or Rowrah Circuit. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Thornthwaite, ENG

What's nearby

  • Whinlatter Forest Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bassenthwaite Lake - 1 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Go Ape Whinlatter - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Derwentwater - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Lodore Falls - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 23 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jaspers Coffee House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Farmers Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coledale Inn - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick?

As of 22 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick on 31 May 2026 start from AU$283, 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 Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Talcomb Holiday Cottage In Thornthwaite Keswick located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Go Ape Whinlatter, Bassenthwaite Lake and Whinlatter Forest Park. Womenrock and Crosthwaite Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage with everything we needed, the location was stunning for walking in north lakes, communication with the owners was first class, will definitely be staying again, thanks for hospitality and be there soon 🙂🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liam J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth every penny

Loved our stay. House was perfect. Lovely views and quiet area but not to far from Keswick and other areas. Will be staying here again 1000%
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wee gem!

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient place, everything you need for a few days away.

Everything you need for a break. Well equipped kitchen. Host contactable if any problems. Ideal location for touring Lake District.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous quiet location

The cottage is cosy and warm, everything we needed. Great being able to walk straight into the woods with our dogs. Great location. The double bed was a bit uncomfortable, maybe a better roper would help, other than that it was a perfect little house. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage

The cottage was very comfortable. Older style but renovated kitchen & bathroom. Very warm and cosy lounge & nice bedrooms. Main bedroom bet is quite big for the room but nice to sleep in. Ideal location for exploring the Lakes region
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, cosy and clean cottage in Lakeland countryside

This cottage is perfectly functional. The decor is definitely tired but if you don't mind things a little rough and ready you'll be fine. The setting is gorgeous and property is conveniently positioned for walks to Braithwaite and Whinlatter Forest, and a short drive or bus ride from Keswick.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Samuele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
New kitchen, nice living room, small bathroom and double room. A good number of DVDs. We found ourself comfortable in the cottage, if you plan to stay in 3 or more people you may want an additional bathroom. Internet connection good enough. We would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent two week holiday

This was a lovely property, in a quiet location. It was great exploring the area - even the weather was lovely! A small improvement would be to have a "manual" for the property - cooker and washing machine instructions and perhaps indications on local facilities although we sniffed out the lovely Jaspers Coffee shop in Braithwaite and the Ivy house for our special birthday celebrations. The foot-stool has a wealth of "attractions" leaflets and maps for walks; there was a plentiful supply of board games and jigsaws and DVDs - but we can't believe the weather in the Lake District could ever justify them!!! Great - just what we needed.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great compact cottage

Great find, we have booked to come again!! Loved it. We stayed as a party of 4 adults. Everything we needed was provided, well equipped. Bit snug for 4 adults, as bedrooms are small. However it does say this in the information. Stairs are very steep, but this is also listed. Fab location, able to walk the dogs straight into the Forest. No WiFi but we did manage to pay for a hotspot for £8.00 per day. Parking not a problem. I think this will be one of our favourite cottages to return to, such good value. Booked again whilst we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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4/10 Poor

Anne R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

In need of some improvement

When we arrived we found the property had not been cleaned. We had to leave the property for this to happen. We were really upset about this considering Covid and the risk of catching it and the distance we had travelled. It would of been nice to have the offer of a complimentary coffee at a cafe while we waited! The description says there is patio furniture. I don’t agree with this, it is a broken park bench in the car park. There is no outdoor/ garden area for this property except the car park. This is not written on the description. The shower was broken and held together with a plaster which wasn’t doing anything, this meant we had to hold the shower head to have a shower. I did ask for this to be fixed but got no reply to my message. The double bed is noisy when you move just a little in it and not very comfortable. The kitchen cupboard had a broken handle and some of the wood was broken. The whole house is tired and in need of some loving care. Apart from the above the property is in a beautiful location and we enjoyed making the most of the area and walks around us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint & a little quirky!

Comfortable cottage, very convenient for most lakes. Downstairs toilet & shower and the double bedroom is indeed very small & a very tight fit! Storage heaters worked fine & electric shower. Good value for price charged and would happily book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely Keswick break

This is my second stay at this property and it was as lovely as the first time. Beautiful location and a relaxing place to stay. Highly recommend the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Very good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

16 - 23 July 2022

Lovely cottage with everything you needed. Forest walk on doorstep and not far to travel for other scenic walks. Really enjoyed our week away. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Everything you need lovely location, shower to high to step into would help If it had a grip handle. Stairs very steep, could do with hand rail at the bottom right hand side. Be better if smaller bed in the double bed room,, a divan would give more room, as it was hard to get into the bed.. should mention in the description.that the stairs are steep, and the shower is high to step into for people with walking difficulties
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

When I got there it was already booked

Atrocious booking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ralf S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Ausgangslage zur Erkundung der Region

Die Lage ist schön ruhig direkt am Wald. Schon direkt vom Haus aus kann man mit Wandern in die Region einsteigen.Keswick ist in 10 -15 Autominuten gut zu erreichen.Preisleistung für das Haus passt gut.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

A nice cottage in a nice Lake District village

My wife and I with our 5 year old son enjoyed 4 nights in Thornthwaite. Q A lovely village close to Braithwaite and Keswick. The cottage had all we needed. Set in a pleasant village with lovely views over the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

pleasant and well sited

provided everything we wanted from our stay with the added bonus of excellent weather and the proximity of Keswick town, walking routes just in front and behind the property though not crowded. Loved sleeping with the open window and falling asleep to the sound of the small stream adjacent. Would definitely recommend and will look to book again, hopefully soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

3rd time staying at this property.

It's a pleasant cottage to stay at although it is a little tired and is in need of a little TLC. It's warm and clean and all linen and towels provided are of good quality. Suited to a couple or a family of 3. 4 adults would find it slightly cramped. Great location for the northern fells and access to Keswick and Cockermouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd Visit

As said this was our second stay here. I absolutely love the tranquility of the area and it's accessibility to everywhere. It certainly won't be our last either..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Base for walking

The property is extremely clean and comfortable and as described. We thoroughly enjoyed and it is an ideal base for walkers. The nearby pub The Royal Oak in Braithwaite serves good food and is within 20 minutes walk. We would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Rowan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and amazing location

This house was just right, all you hear is the beautiful brook running by, watching the red squirrels from the bedroom was just magic. There are so many walks and runs you can do direct from the house. The one issue we had at the house was resolved within a few hours by the owners, they were so very helpful. Yes the double bedroom is a bit of a squeeze, but the other bedroom is a good size, with plenty of space downstairs. Easy parking for the one car.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay and great location

Great cottage to stay in. Had a lovely short break here. Enjoyed walks from the cottage. Was clean and had everything we needed. Perfect for us and would stay again, although could do with some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by owner/property manager

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We are Howard, Lorraine and Hannah we live in the North East of England with our dog also called Talcomb, Tally for short

Why they chose this property

We Have owned this Cottage since 1995 we bought it as our parents booked it as a holiday and loved it therefore when it came on the market we bought it.

What makes this property unique

We love coming to the cottage as it is so peacefull, we love to go to sleep with the windows open and listed to the beck. We love the fact you can go for walks right from the door and love the many restaurants and pubs in nearby Braithwaite and Keswick

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