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A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

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A white house with a stone pathway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
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A wooden fence with yellow flowers in the foreground, surrounded by greenery and trees.
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A lush garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with a sloped roof.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Thirlmere
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Keswick, ENG
  • Place, Thirlmere
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

Castle Rock Cottage is a delightful country house set in the stunning scenery of the English Lake District. Recently renovated to the highest standard, Castle Rock is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the fells, lakes and villages of Lakeland. Whether you're looking for a relaxing, peaceful break, or a fun family holiday, a warm welcome awaits you at Castle Rock.
Castle Rock Cottage is located at the heart of The Lake District, near the shores of Thirlmere. It is situated in an elevated position in the tiny quiet hamlet of The Green, Thirlmere, and has wonderful views to the south and west from the windows and garden. The cottage is a semi-detached house on two floors and has a large private garden, with outdoor eating area, and also a walled back yard. Newly renovated, it has been tastefully decorated and furnished, provided with all mod cons, and offers you the perfect venue for your explorations of Lakeland.
Venues for walking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paragliding, boating, and many other activities are all nearby and of course the bustling local towns of Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside are within easy reach.
The cottage is located on a private road in the secluded valley of St John's in the Vale, yet it is just 10 minutes by car to the Lakeland hubs of Keswick and Grasmere. There are plenty of delightful walks and mountain hikes, right from the door, the beautiful lake of Thirlmere just a few minutes away, and of course all the other attractions of The Lake District are within easy reach.

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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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8374360
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Derwentwater and Ullswater. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and The Herdy Shop are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Keswick, ENG

What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Lodore Falls - 25 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 28 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Back Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Castle Rock Cottage: Lake District views?

As of 9 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Castle Rock Cottage: Lake District views on 4 Sept 2026 start from AU$400, 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 A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Thirlmere and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hellvellyn and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Blencathra are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Incredible place to stay

Perfect place, very high standards throughout and plenty of space for 6 people and two dogs! Really clean on arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Cozy house in Thirlmere

Delightful country home with excellent communal areas. The kitchen was ideal for us. We’d love to cook and spend time at a big table and it was warm and cozy and friendly and cheerful. The living room is excellent and such a well-equipped bookshelf we couldn’t have even dreamed of. Everything we needed was there including the fireplace and enough beds and bed sheets and towels. We were warm and cozy and in a great location to access many other Lake District points of interest and hiking trail heads.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

paola l.

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

Beautiful position with a relaxing view

The cottage has a lovely location nestled in the trees and with great mountain views. The interior spaces are on the whole comfortable and well equipped, except for the bathroom which is very small. Given the beautiful view from the windows of the cottage, a deeper cleaning of the windows is recommended. Also the refrigerator should be cleaned more carefully. Apri in Google Traduttore
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bart Jan v.

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

Beautiful stay

We had a beautiful vacation at the cottage. Jamie is very kind and if you need anything or ask him something he is quick in respons. The cottage is perfectly located and there is lots to do in the surroundings. The cottage is comfortable and the kitchen had everything you need. Nice beds and even toys and games for our kids. We will come back for sure.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Janet H.

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

Lovely peaceful location

Great base for exploring the Lake District's beautiful fells and lakes, spacious house and garden, comfortable living room and kitchen. Lovely having the sound of the waterfall nearby.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Second time here

It's great. That's why we came again. The location is peaceful and there are quite a few good local walks like Dob Gill and High Rigg where you rarely meet anyone else. Cottage is cosy and has everything you need. Plenty of hot water etc. We will probably come again another year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Zita M.

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

Lovely cosy cottage.

A wonderful cottage in a great quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

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

Fantastic Location

The cottage had everything we needed, a fabulous quiet location. Jamie was really responsive throughout. Definitely would recommend to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mat W.

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

Another great stay

Second time here, and we loved it as much as before. Spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. Not a scrap of chintz in sight.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

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

First timers in the area

Lovely quiet property with great views set back from the road gave the feeli g of being remote but in fact it was really easy to access the towns and lakes in the aren It had everything we needed for a family break with 6 adults and two dogs. The house info book was a great help particularly the routs of suggested walks direct from the cottage. The younger members of the group even ventured a refreshing dip in the waterfall up behind the house!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Spectacular again

This cottage is in a spectacular location at the foot of Castle Rock. The views are stunning and you couldn’t want to be in a better location to explore The Lakes; Keswick, Ullswater, Buttermere, Windermere are all within a short drive. There are stunning walks from the front door too. The cottage itself is wonderful. Plenty of room, well kitted out for an outdoors lifestyle (including a wet dog), a big kitchen and cosy lounge with a fantastic log burner to enjoy snuggling up after a day in the fresh air. It is all decorated in a homely way and very welcoming to return to. We were pleased with the cottage last time and the owner has continued to make improvements since we were last there. He is easy to contact and quick to respond with any problems (we forgot the property information so needed his help to get in!). All in all, a delightful stay and we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Great central location

Excellent central location for exploring the Lakes. A lovely house, very comfortable beds, clean and with a few books and games, plus toys and DVDs for the kids etc. We would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Lovely quiet location, yet in the middle of the National Park so easy to get around.

Nice house, clean, well furnished. Comfortable. Dog friendly (fenced garden)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

caroline m.

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

Perfect for what we wanted for a short break.

House had everything we needed. Communication with property owners was excellent. Lovely walks from house. Good pub 5 min drive away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zita M.

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

Fabulous home.

This house is fantastic. Wonderful accommodation and we will use it again. We all loved the outside loo. Perfect for getting children to use the loo fully kitted out for fell walking. Lovely garden with views. Everything you could need in the house. Great comfy beds and warm underfloor heating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mat W.

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

Great holiday home

We loved this house. For us - 2 adults, 3 kids - it has a great layout with a big master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms across the landing (!). The bathroom is pretty cosy when everyone insists on doing their teeth at the same time, but it works. The living room is comfy and the kitchen big, modern and well-equipped; it all strikes the right balance between a holiday home (practical) and a place you want to relax (comfortable). The location is brilliant, of course: plenty of walks from your doorstep and many more a short distance away, as well as everything Keswick has to offer. Easy comms with Jamie and a great info folder, too. (Incidentally, we don't have a dog; this place accepts them and normally we'd avoid this if we noticed it having stayed at one too many 'smelly dog' places before! But this house is immaculate, no worries at all on that score.) Big recommend, and we hope to go back. Thanks, Jamie.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mo L.

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

Three folks and a dog.

The house was ideal for us. It's large sociable kitchen was really well appointed too. Peace and quiet, with a lovely pub down the road doing great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great return visit

Just like last time, the property was in excellent condition and had everything and more than we needed. We will be staying again. Jamie is an excellent host who communicates quickly. The location is perfect, far enough away that is quite and private but close enough to Keswick and Windermere for great day trips with excellent hikes straight from the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew s.

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

Quiet place to enjoy the Lakes

Castle Rock Cottage is literally tucked underneath Castle Rock and is a good quiet location just down from St Johns in the Vale. I had 2 kids to take walking and we wanted to avoid the crowds in Keswick and the more popular tourist areas. The local walks of High Rigg and Great How are ideal for Children - we saw only a couple of other people on these walks. You are still only 10 mins away from Keswick for Supermarkets etc. The house is well equipped, plenty of hot water and with the fire going (which we needed because of the weather) its very cosy. Great selection of books and local walking guides, All in all we had a great time and would go back if I could ever persuade the children up another hill :).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam F.

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

Perfect location to explore The Lakes

The best thing about this property is it’s location: 10 minutes from Keswick, 15 from Grasmere and all the cells and lakes within easy driving distance. There are fantastic walks - easy through to very challenging - from the cottage door too. The cottage was lovely with a secure garden, which was perfect for our dog. The decoration was very pleasant with an excellent family kitchen to refuel after a long hike. Very comfortable sofas with a selection of books to read in both fiction and very useful books about the local area. The property guide wasn’t obvious to find (it was under the guest book on the desk in the corner of the lounge) but once we did it had excellent information and we followed a couple of the walks which were stunning. Only two small negatives. First was we couldn’t get the TV to work, but I am sure this was a glitch and we didn’t make a lot of effort to sort it as we enjoyed relaxing and getting early nights after a day’s walking. A working (and bigger) TV would have got it that final star though as the rest was superb. Also, the first thing we saw when we arrived was the overflowing bins directly in front of the property where you work. Again, not a major thing and I am sure was awaiting the council pick up, but didn’t give the best first impression when we arrived. But, if they are the only negatives we can say about our stay, then it was excellent overall and we would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Adam So glad that you enjoyed a good time at Castle Rock Cottage. I'm sorry that you had trouble with the TV. It turned out that the satellite dish had become obscured by bushes. We've had the bushes cut back and the problem is solved. I'm sorry also that the recycling wasn't collected during your stay. There have been some issues with the regularity of council collection lately but thankfully the backlog has now been removed and collection is now back on track. Thank you again for your feedback. Kind regards, Jamie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

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

perfect break

Four adults, two children and two dogs staying at the cottage and it was ideal! It felt cosy straight away, the kids loved their bunk beds and adults beds were really comfy. Great location 10 mins into Keswick and off on the steamboat for some great walks. Jamie the owner was a pleasure dealing with any inquiries and all in all was a lovely stay Will 100% be returning in hopefully the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Peaceful

Lovely experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula Y.

Great location

Lovely spot between Grasmere and Keswick and plenty of walks from the front door. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Cosy Weekend

Beautiful, well equipped holiday house in the Lakes. We had a super stay with friends and all our dogs. The house is well placed for getting around and has everything anyone could need for a comfortable self catering holiday. Thank you everyone :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Lovely House - Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at the house. Lovely and warm, great space and beautiful views. Beds were very comfy with good quality bed linen. Plenty of room in the kitchen and lounge and a wonderful place to come back to after a day out or stay in if bad weather. The garden would be lovely to use if the weather was good enough
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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