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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Jamie Andrew

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Keswick, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hellvellyn - 5 min drive
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 5 min drive
  • Theatre By The Lake - 10 min drive
  • Derwentwater - 11 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Theatre by the Lake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬9 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).

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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

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

A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Zita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage.
A wonderful cottage in a great quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

sam s.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

carol d.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

caroline m.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

10/10 Excellent

Zita M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mo L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew s., Sutton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Adam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Peaceful
Lovely experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Paula Y., Eaton Bray

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert s.

fabtastic quiet place but log burner needs changing
a beautiful clean house very quoet area very clean and i loved it plenty of space was just myself and my wife with our dogs staying there its got catachter love the kitchen and under floor heating only down side ot the log burner difficult to light and i have a log burner at home i will want to stop there again thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Conor J.

Great location, comfortable well equipped house
All great, thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

Fantastic cottage with great walks from the front door
We enjoyed a real home from home experience in this gorgeous homely cottage. Cosy, comfortable with walks on the doorstep. We hiked Helvellyn and back from the cottage and everything is in easy reach. Brilliant family kitchen with lovely touches including a wine library! Thank you Jamie - super communication before and during our stay and we absolutely loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018