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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 41 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Central Keswick
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Derwentwater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lodore Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪57 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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting.
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Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Derwentwater - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lodore Falls - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill - ‬14 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.

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 1 mile (2 km) of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Hope Park and The Puzzling Place. Cumberland Pencil Museum and Theatre By The Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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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.
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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
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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.
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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 .
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10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Beautiful cosy cottage
Wow! Such a warm and welcoming cottage. Ideal location on the edge of Keswick. Parking for 2 cars a added bonus. The cottage has a comfy home from home feel. Very well presented with quality fitting. Views from front and back glorious. Ideal for the 4 of us and being dog friendly was just what we wanted. I would definitely recommend and looking forward to returning again.

10/10 Excellent

Geoff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakes break in February
Cozy cottage, very well equipped for a couple or small family. Despite its location on the main road, it is set well back from the road and therefore quiet. Rear courtyard is set on the banks of River Greta. Beautiful. Parking at the front. Property is set just outside the centre of the town, 10-15 minute walk on the main road but a couple of minutes extra if you take the old railway line (accessed just behind the Shell garage) Convenience store on the garage forecourt was well stocked and had everything we needed. The only downside for the week was that our favourite restaurant Thyme was shut for February.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Long weekend break
We really enjoyed our break at Lydia's River Cottage the weather wasnt the best but we managed to get out for walks and a browse around Keswick shops, the Christmas lights are always so lovely! The cottage was very cosy and well equipped, we had a small issue with the gas fire which was dealt with very promptly by Michael the owner who very quickly resolved the problem he couldn't have been helpful and we enjoyed chatting about the cottage. The cottage is about a 10-15 walk into town along the road but there are also footpaths within easy reach which take you into the countryside and park, we would definitely return to this cottage as we felt it met all our expectations

8/10 Good

Gordon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed
This is a lovely cottage by the river and a short walk to the town centre. The nearby garage shop is very close for anything you need. Everything we needed was there for us and the crockery etc was of a very high standard. The smart tv was handy and wall mounted. We couldn't get the gas fire to work but the central heating was more than warm enough. The bedrooms were comfortable and we used both as the river noise can get loud at night. Parking was easy and we left the car there from arrival to departure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Frank M.

January in Lydis's cottage
Living room / kitchen was well designed and worked well for our party of 4 visitors. We hired riverside last year and got to know Michael and Daphne quite well and loved the the personal touch that they brought. Lydia's s cottage was prob a bit on the small side for " olldies" but we managed fine. If we were to make a suggestion for the future we found strange dust covered stuff under the bed in the double room which was a bit off putting. My wife also spent some time cleaning the hose from the shower which was covered in black mould. These points might be disturbing to others and should be addressed. We enjoyed our week and the communications from you had a very friendly feel which made us seem valued.
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8/10 Good

Wonderful family cottage
We stayed during October half term. We were stunned by the beautiful wall of autumn colour from the rear of the house and the river is so lovely Great location if you want to distanced yourself from the centre. Only 15 mins by bike along the railway path into town with the kids (3 & 5 years). Road noise is loud but sound of river does balance it out. Newly refurbished and has everything you would need. Gas fire didn’t work. Beds really comfy but double is a small double - adults would be better in the twin room and kids share small double. Overall lovely little cottage, stunning river views and all the comforts you need. Definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Long weekend break
We really enjoyed our break at Lydia's River Cottage the weather wasnt the best but we managed to get out for walks and a browse around Keswick shops, the Christmas lights are always so lovely! The cottage was very cosy and well equipped, we had a small issue with the gas fire which was dealt with very promptly by Michael the owner who very quickly resolved the problem he couldn't have been helpful and we enjoyed chatting about the cottage. The cottage is about a 10-15 walk into town along the road but there are also footpaths within easy reach which take you into the countryside and park, we would definitely return to this cottage as we felt it met all our expectations

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