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Blencathra, Keswick

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4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1

Blencathra is a spacious three-storey holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. This four-bedroom property sleeps eight guests comfortably, making it perfect for large family gatherings or friend reunions. The house features an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove and separate sitting room with gas fire - ideal for groups to spread out.

Located just a 5-10 minute walk from Keswick town centre and the shores of Derwent Water, you'll find yourself in the heart of the Lake District. The surrounding fells offer countless walking routes while the town provides shops, restaurants and pubs within easy reach.

The accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms (both with TVs), one double and one twin room.

 

About Blencathra

Blencathra is a spacious three-storey holiday home in Keswick, Cumbria. This four-bedroom property sleeps eight guests comfortably, making it perfect for large family gatherings or friend reunions. The house features an open-plan living space with a woodburning stove and separate sitting room with gas fire - ideal for groups to spread out.

Located just a 5-10 minute walk from Keswick town centre and the shores of Derwent Water, you'll find yourself in the heart of the Lake District. The surrounding fells offer countless walking routes while the town provides shops, restaurants and pubs within easy reach.

The accommodation includes two king-size bedrooms (both with TVs), one double and one twin room. One king-size room on the second floor features its own sofa. There's a shower room with walk-in shower plus a separate cloakroom. The modern kitchen comes fully equipped with a range cooker, double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Outside, you'll find a gravelled patio with furniture.

Nearby attractions include Keswick Museum (0.3 miles, 6 mins), Derwent Pencil Museum (0.4 miles, 8 mins), Puzzling Place (0.2 miles, 4 mins) and Derwent Water Lake (0.5 miles, 10 mins). All are perfect for group days out without needing to drive.

Blencathra offers exceptional value for groups wanting to explore the Lakes. With its central location, spacious rooms and excellent facilities, it's the ultimate base for your Cumbrian adventure.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Blencathra

Spacious Living Areas

The open-plan design with separate sitting room gives groups plenty of space to gather together or find quiet spots.

Central Location

Just 5-10 minutes' walk to Keswick town centre and Derwent Water - no need to drive for shops, restaurants or lake activities.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The modern kitchen has everything needed for group meals, including a range cooker, double oven and dishwasher.

Comfortable Bedrooms

Four good-sized bedrooms including two king-size rooms with TVs - one even has its own sofa for extra relaxation space.

Clean and Modern

Guests consistently praise the spotless cleanliness and high-end kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Perfect Group Layout

The house layout works brilliantly for families and friend groups with great communal spaces for socialising.

Getting To Blencathra

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Blencathra by car, take the A66 to Keswick and follow signs for the town centre. The property is located on a residential street with roadside parking available for loading and unloading your luggage.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, approximately 17 miles away. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to Keswick and your accommodation.

Roadside parking available
Penrith station (17 miles)
Easily accessible from the A66

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Derwent Water
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Museum
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5DX
Derwent Pencil Museum
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 5NG
Catbells Lakeland Walk
Distance: 3.5 miles
CA12 5UE
Latrigg Summit Walk
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 4PH
Walla Crag Walk
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA12 4TE
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Market
Distance: 0.2 miles
CA12 5JR
Packhorse Court Shopping Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5JB
Keswick Launch Co
Distance: 0.6 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Bus Station
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5DF
Hope Park
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 4BF
Derwent Water
Distance: 0.5 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Museum
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5DX
Derwent Pencil Museum
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 5NG
Catbells Lakeland Walk
Distance: 3.5 miles
CA12 5UE
Latrigg Summit Walk
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 4PH
Walla Crag Walk
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA12 4TE
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Market
Distance: 0.2 miles
CA12 5JR
Packhorse Court Shopping Centre
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5JB
Keswick Launch Co
Distance: 0.6 miles
CA12 5DJ
Keswick Bus Station
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 5DF
Hope Park
Distance: 0.4 miles
CA12 4BF

Is Blencathra Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Blencathra offers plenty for families with children. The nearby Hope Park (0.4 miles) has mini-golf and beautiful gardens. Derwent Water (0.5 miles) provides boat trips and swimming spots. The Puzzling Place (0.2 miles) fascinates with optical illusions, while the Pencil Museum (0.4 miles) offers rainy-day activities with drawing workshops.
Groups Will Love...
The open-plan living space is Blencathra's standout group feature. It combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas with a woodburning stove, allowing everyone to socialise while cooking or relaxing. There's also a separate sitting room with gas fire, giving groups flexibility to spread out or gather together. Perfect for evening meals and game nights.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Blencathra. The property's location is ideal for dog owners, with a park nearby and just a short walk to Derwent Water and lakeside paths. The gravelled patio provides outdoor space, while the fells surrounding Keswick offer endless walking routes for you and your four-legged companion.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Blencathra

The Royal Oak

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5HZ

Fellpack Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5JF

Java Coffee Shop

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5JR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Blencathra

Is Blencathra pet friendly?
Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Blencathra. The property is well-positioned for dog walks with a park nearby and easy access to lakeside and fell paths.
How many people can stay at Blencathra?
Blencathra comfortably sleeps eight people across four bedrooms. The bedrooms include two king-size rooms, one double and one twin room, making it ideal for large families or groups of friends.
How far is the property from Keswick town centre?
The property is just a 5-10 minute walk from Keswick town centre. This makes it extremely convenient for accessing shops, restaurants, pubs and local attractions without needing to drive.
Is there parking available?
There is roadside parking available near the property. Some guests have noted that loading and unloading luggage requires brief roadside parking, but this hasn't been reported as a major issue.
How many bathrooms does the property have?
The property has one shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, plus a separate cloakroom with WC. Some guests have mentioned that having one shower for eight people requires some coordination.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen is fully equipped with a range cooker featuring electric double oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Guests consistently praise the high-end kitchen facilities.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes, the property has a gravelled patio area with outdoor furniture. This provides a pleasant space for al fresco dining or relaxing outdoors during good weather.
What entertainment options are available?
The property features WiFi throughout, a Smart TV in the main living area and additional TVs in two of the bedrooms. The central location also means entertainment options in Keswick are just minutes away.

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Blencathra Reviews

Great cottage. Perfect location. We walked from the door every day and didnt need to car all week. Very good kitchen with everything you need to make a meal. A fantastic space! The glass dining table moves on its legs and isnt particularly safe with little children. Also the cottage could do with a bigger teapot that doesnt leak! Overall a great week with the family.
Angela
Absolutely loved our stay, lovely spacious house with everything we needed. Great location for walking to centre of Keswick and enjoying all it has to offer, and lots of local hill walks and attractions. A couple of things could make this house absolutely perfect so will pop them here firstly the bar stools in the kitchen are completely at the end of their life,noticed this has been mentioned in previous reviews, we did have a good laugh trying to sit on them whilst they were either super high or keeling over to the side
Melissa
Beautiful house, best nights sleeps I have ever had. Great location close to all local amenities with stunning views of surrounding hills and valleys. Would highly recommend this property and can't wait to book for 2026. Just a few maintenance points to make peoples stay even more enjoyable... The bar stools could do with replacing as there were only two that were usable and they did need tightening a number of times. The living room coffee table could also do with replacing as the glass is only placed on top and is completely unsecure could be dangerous for anyone with smallyoung children. the bathroom door on the first floor does not shut properly maybe an alignment issue. The seal around the Shower may need replacing as it appears to have deteriorated in some areas. Be sure that these few minor maintenance points will not stop us from booking again though. beautiful house which was perfect for our family of 5 and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Blencathra.
Gillian
This is a lovely clean and very spacious property. The only cons the fire alarm outside the shower is VERY sensitive. Even with the extractor fan on it went off a couple of times until we all remembered to shut the door after leaving the shower. Parking was difficult arrivng on the Friday evening of a very busy bank holiday weekend but we found something suitable eventually and the Tesco delivery seemed to accept they had to carry the food a little way to our front door. However, these were minor points for great accommodation. With 6 adults and a dog we could spread out downstairs between the snug behind the kitchen and living room at the front. This is a nicely styled and well equiped property, plenty of good! cooking utensils and enough crockery to not have to constantly wash up. Great location for walking acess to Keswick. Highly recommended!
Brendan
Loved the property, was perfect for a family Xmas, very sociable with loads of ... Loved the property, was perfect for a family Xmas, very sociable with loads of kitchen equipment and nicely decorated, was great for 2 families to spend time together, wood burner was a hit
The property was fantastic, had all the utensils we required and definitely exceeded our expectations. There was plenty of room throughout the house which was perfect for our family. The location was ideal too as it allowed us to explore the local area without always having drive. Absolutely loved our week there and will definitely look at going back again in the future.
We really enjoyed our stay at Blencathra. Only minor negatives were the one shower for 8 people and roadside parking for loadingunloading luggage but we considered this before booking and would certainly return in the future. We looked on Google maps and thought there was a local car park we could use but found it was private on arrival. We could usually get the two cars close to the house. The location was great for us with easy access to town and hill walking from the door. The house is spacious and we never felt we were under one anothers feet. The fridge freezer is massive and great for a big group.
Katherine
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the house. Great location, just a 510 min walk to the centre, or the lake, lovely park nearby. The owner was very receptive when we reported the bin wasn't emptied. Just a few little things that stopped me giving 5 stars 2 of the rooms didn't have a mirror other than a tiny free standing one by the sink in one, the twin room didn't have a bin or a bedside light so very small things that would make quite a difference. But generally a wonderful place to stay with a luxury feel. Thank you very much!
It is a great, modern, stunning place to visit Lakes. Veeeeery is highly recommended. We will be back Top place
Steohen
Lovely house in a great location! The house was perfect for our group and a great base for our walking and sporting activitieshighly recommended!
Great property and location. High end kitchen and bathroom. Spacious. Only constructive criticism would be that if you were sharing say between 2 families I.e max capacity of 8, one bathroom is limiting despite 3 toilets. Could do with more seating especially at the rear of kitchen near log burner. Few more saucepans would be ideal and a stock of logs for the log burner. Small improvements would have made 5 star review rather than 4. Still had a great time and would go back, albeit we stayed as a family of 4.
Fantastic property, great family space and 4 double rooms. Visiting family in Keswick, this property was perfectly positioned, a short walk to the centre. Will definitely book again. Thanks.
Anne ie
We loved the property! Great location, beautiful house with so much space and amenities. It was all at such a high standard. The location was close to town and the wonderful Fitz Park in a very quiet neighborhood. If possible we would love to book it again for a week next August?
Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Spotlessly clean. Great communal spaces.
Such a lovely well laid out accommodation with lots of surprising adding extras will recommend to others.
Philip
Great holiday home in a great location very central to Keswick, a 5 minute walk into the town centre. Spacious and very clean property. Would definitely return.
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