The Old Vicarage, Keswick

A lovely characterful property, very spacious, comfortable and well equipped with plenty of parking space on the property grounds. FYI, The tv in the lounge appeared to be locked to an account in the name of Sarah and we could not get it to show BBC or ITV channels. We could not find any instructions manuals.

The Old Vicarage suited our group of old friends who each had the comfort of an ensuite bedroom as well as enjoying the spacious kitchendiner and generous livingroom. We stayed in early March and of course had mixed weather but we were able to explore on foot from the door. Minor shortcomings the dishwasher was unemptied, the tumble dryer full of towels and the oven had leftover food in it when we arrived. The Helvellyn shower room is a little musty and there are some impressive cobwebs around the house.

Amazing stay! ! Much bigger than we expected and great how most rooms have ensuites. Really good location, only a 5 minute drive to Keswick. I would definitely recommend staying here

We were here for 3 nights with 3 different families and plenty of space for us all to be togetherthe rooms are spacious but could be doing with updating but all in all we had a fabulous time. The house could be decorated for Christmas better only 1 tree and that was bare. Could you look and see if you find a set of house keys they were in the twin room on the left? Many thanks. And if you could post them to me??

7 of us stayed in the property for 3 nights and we all thought it was wonderful. We found stunning walking routes from the front door. Just a short drive to Keswick and not too far from Grasmere and Ambleside either. The property was well equipped, warm and very comfortable.

The overall comfort and space at the old vicarage is very good. The only letdown is the downstairs shower room and toilet that serves the downstairs bedroom but overall we had a most enjoyable stay

Fabulous place to stay. Plenty of space for multi family occupancy. We ranged in age from 488! Special family celebration was perfect for everyone. We had a lovely time.

Great home and location

Really lovely house for a large family gathering. Excellent kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, bathroom per room and loads of space. The views from the house are spectacular and the garden is great for sunny meals playing with kids etc. Excellent property overall.

Great location, beautiful views, ample parking and a super garden. This house is great for a large family holiday, the 5 on suite bedrooms were a bonus. The shower room to the downstairs bedroom though was a little tired with peeling paint and in need of a refresh. I just felt the house could do with a deep clean. Having said that, the kitchen was well organised, lots of equipment and I loved the large fridgefreezer. Coal for the open fire was a real treat, thank you! The living room was cosy, plenty of room for everyone, we had some good movie nights. We had a great holiday even with 6 out of 7 days rain. Thank you again.

This house was just perfect for our family. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and the beds very comfortable. Having ensuite facilities for most rooms was brilliant and it was great having the small games room. The location was wonderful, with walks from the house and further adventures just a short drive away. I would thoroughly recommend this property.

Great location and beautiful house.

My second visit. Fabulous house for big group of people. Amazing to have so many ensuite baths andor shower rooms. Great kitchen diner. Plenty parking. Fabulous setting and views with great walks from the door. Great to be on 555 bus route to all the Lakeland towns.

We really enjoyed staying at The Old Vicarage. The only bit of feedback is that the downstairs shower was a bit unreliable, with the temperature swapping hot to cold continuously.

Our group of 11 found the Old Vicarage extremely comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped and the sitting room was perfect for relaxing in. The views were amazing with footpaths right from the door, including a beautiful walk to Castlerigg stone circle.

We enjoyed a lovely weekend at the old vicarage for a family birthday celebration. The house is huge and was perfect for our group of 12 aged from 5 to 71!. While we didn't get to enjoy the gardens due to a storm while we visited, they were lovely and I'm sure would be great to spend time in and enjoy the stunning views on a drier day. The table tennis table was well used and came in handy given the inclement weather. The kitchen is well equipped with everything that you could need, and being open plan made it a great, sociable space. The living room is large, and whilst it has comfortable seating, it could benefit from a few small side tables to accommodate drinks. We were in 4 separate cars, and there was plenty of parking space. There is a bus stop nearby less than 5 minutes walk, which we used to get the 555 bus into Keswick, which was much more convenient than battling to find multiple a parking spaces on a busy Saturday. A couple of our party got lost trying to find the accommodation using the postcode in their sat nav, so I would recommend using Google Maps to get directly to 'the old vicarage' as that didn't cause any issues! Overall, we would stay again and would recommend it to others.

Another enjoyable holiday for the third time at the old vicarage for our party of nine guests.

We had a wonderful stay at The old Vicarage. The size of the property was perfect for us and we were blessed with good weather, so able to utilise the outside area. We would definitely return should we visit Keswick again as a family and would recommended this The old Vicarage to others who are looking for a property which can accommodate large groups. Thank you.

Everything suitable for a n enjoyable holiday Step to garden with view at back of house could be made easier

Beautiful house in a great location. Table tennis was very popular with our family.

Great stay very comfortable house

A comfortable, well appointed property with outstanding views to the rear. The directions to the property were accurate and easy to follow. The key entry system worked very well. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The sitting room was also comfortable. The kitchendining room was wellequipped and everything worked. And the piano was in tune!!! Two bus stops within 300 metres enabled us to use public transport when we wished to.

A lovely house and garden, everything we needed for a wonderful stay, thank you! We shall hopefully return in the future. Will recommend the property to family and friends.

The old vicarage was very welcoming but it really could do with a deep clean upstairs in the bedrooms and there is quite a few maintenance things that need doing also. We had the a lovely stay despite the weather and we would stay there again as its close to wherever you want to travel or if you just want to chill you can do that too

The knob on the cutlery draw fell off, the dishwasher panel separates from its wood panel cover and the plinth falls over when the door is opened, some of the radiators didn't heat properly, one of the fire detectors started beeping even though it was well within its expiry date, one shower tray was very slow to drain, some bathroom lights were out one was taped over! , one bedroom window blind was not working, some double glazing had lost pressure and was misty, one knob missing from a bedroom cabinet, one of the outdoor lights was flashing onoff in daylight and the table tennis table cable clip was broken. But, apart from all those minor issues, which I've experienced similar at every property I've been at, we all had a great time especially once we'd figured out how to setup the table tennis table! Pity the bats are a bit crap. The views were excellent and sitting out on a blazing hot sunny morning with clear blue sky looking at Helvellyn and the other hills was a real treat. Despite being right next to the main road, vehicle noise didn't affect us. Masses of space and the huge fridge wow! I've already booked it again for next year! Enjoy.

A lovely spacious property with good facilitiesall bedrooms having bathrooms really appreciated. Its nicely decorated but would benefit from a deep clean and refurbishment in some areas, particularly the downstairs bathroom. One of our party was locked in as the door wouldnt open from inside. The security light on the drive side was constantly flashing which affected sleep for guests on that side. Some of the blinds were stuck. The views are stunning. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return.

Beautiful house & grounds. Our party of 11 were disappointed with the following Ordered cot for 5 month old baby on booking. This was nowhere to be found & baby had to sleep in his buggy

It's a great house with very large rooms and lots of ensuite so really suits a family or group of friends. The views are spectacular and very close to lots of walks. Slight downfall is that it is right beside a road which is busy on weekends and during the day but quiet inside you cannot really hear the road noise. it's 2 miles from Keswick but walking the road to town really isn't a decent option, its very hilly and again beside a busy road. Outside there is a sitting area and when the sun is out it is really beautiful. I think there needs to be some clearer instructions regarding rubbish and recycling as it wasn't clear in the book. Would be nice to know when the recycling and rubbish was being collected Only rubbish was collected when we were there for a week not the recycling. House probably needs a little more cleaning for me it's passable but looks like it can get pretty dusty and attention to detail needed. Having said that it was only when you look for the dust or lack of cleaning do you see it. Couldn't get the blue tooth speakers to work and needs a bit more info of how to do that. Wifi seemed to work fine once we had the password as it wasn't the same as in the information as it was on the back of the routers. Having said all that we really enjoyed the place, the beds were comfortable and we slept great. Definitely worth a stay.

Very good location and well appointed house and rooms. Cleanliness good on arrival with the exception of the kitchen bins which had had the new bin bags placed on top of waste at the base of the bins, one of which leaked and had waste below that on the unit itself. We had problems with two bedroom sinks one jammed shut, one with a plug that would not close. Both were sorted by Sykes quickly after the BH weekend and the owner helped here. The shed has its door blown off and was lying on the ground and the outside table umbrella had been left on the ground outside dangerous in high winds. Otherwise the kitchen was very well appointed and with excellent supply of utensils, plates, cutlery etc. The fan over the cooker never worked though. The furniture, beds and paintings in the rooms were of high standard and very comfortable. The WiFi worked excellently. The outside security lights were permanently on after dark irritating but not a big issue. We let the owner know but they remained on all week. Our main complaint having stayed at many Sykes holiday homes was the information left for us on arrival. The information book folder was definitely the worst one we have ever had. The pages fell out, there was very little information in it and you felt that the owners and Sykes did not care much for helping us on our arrival. The instruction booklets for appliances etc were crammed haphazardly in a drawer and included many duplicates and many for appliances that did not exist. There were no instructions for the cooker hood fans and lights. There was no indication of what to do with the bins or when the outside bins were emptied. And the bins were 200 yards from the house so needed in the weather a full dress up and trek to access, often in pouring rain. Very poor indeed and showed a lack of care and thought. Something easily rectifiable and if done well makes a big difference. But the property is exceptional, great garden and lawn area and the rooms very good. You just should make more of an effort on a welcome pack, good instructions and good information. Outside the kitchen exit to the front drive side of the house there is a loose slate on the step that if stepped on could cause a fall or injury. Needs rectifying.

The Old Vicarage was a fabulous, comfortable base for our weekend get together, in this beautiful part of the Lake District. It has spacious bedrooms which are ensuite except one, and the kitchendining room layout was great for socialising whilst cooking.

Great accommodation but theres a couple of easy things that can be done to improve guests stay 1. Please provide large bath towels. 2. Guests are asked to strip the beds for you and place used linen and towels into the bags provided. We couldnt find the bags Im sure you dont mean the black bin liners. Normally there would be a laundry basket. Buy a laundry basket please if you insist on guests doing this work for you. 3. Given the tasks you ask guests to perform you really need to have a later check out. 1000 would do it. You can easily give guests an extra 30 minutes if you want them to undertake the above tasks for you inc clearing ash from the fireplaces. You may want to add the proviso only if its cooled enough to do safely do so. We loved the remodelling and refreshing of the rooms on the ground floor. Its probably a work in progress but the downstairs toilet and shower look and smell pretty bad and are tiny. En suite in the new downstairs bedroom and extending the games area to the current toilet and shower area would be a vast improvement here. Thank you.

Great house would definitely stay again

Cottage was lovely ad a very pleasant stay for my wife's birthday children ... Cottage was lovely ad a very pleasant stay for my wife's birthday children loved it only issue was the rubbish bins there wasn't any which caused a small issue

The house was wonderful. So clean and tidy and everything we could possible need was there. Loads of space in the kitchen, big cupboards and huge fridgefreezer. All the en suites were lovely and clean.The position of the property and views from the windows were out of this world. Couldn't fault it at all. We had a fantastic holiday. Thank you so much.

We stayed in the old vicarage last year and we were very pleased to see great improvements in the kitchen, notably an excellent new fridge freezer and new cooker with induction hob. The only downside was as reported last year the mattress in the master bedroom still needs to be replaced. However we still had a very enjoyable week.

The old vicarage is a great house,very large with good size bedrooms and a big kitchen that had all necessary kitchen equipment needed. A garden and seating area for those sunny days In an ideal location with some walks at the back of the house and close to keswick Town and all others within a short drive. The house was very comfortable but not very clean. When beds were stripped we could not believe the amount if dust underneath them and also the sweat stains on the pillows, I would say this place needs a deep clean with new bedding. But we also noticed it was for sale so maybe no effort is put into cleaning it properly,which is sad because ut as everything going for it.

Lovely house in a beautiful setting. Bedrooms and en suites good for our holiday group. Very comfortable beds and the very large fridge freezer was brilliant. There were some small things that did not spoil the holiday but which just need a mention. The round cubicle shower door kept coming off the runner. The toilet is loose in the Hellvelyn ensuite. The ensuites would benefit from adding something to put toiletries on and, as mentioned in other reviews the whole house could do with a really good deep clean.

Lovely big house had everything we could have hoped for apart from the weather, on the whole lovely comfy beds apart from one The only down side was that in places it could have been cleaner ie kitchen floor, under furniture etc & recycling bins hadnt been emptied. Sykes didnt get back to us about it when we contacted them at the time. Bathrooms could have done with some kind of shelving or cupboards to house toiletries which there was no where for them to be stored. Perfect location, beautiful setting, great garden. On the whole a fabulous house and had almost everything we could have wished for was particularly impressed with the new extra large fridge freezer which made it perfect for having a drinks fridge separate to the food one & housed all the pre cooked & frozen food we brought with us for the week It was great having the electric charging point too. The house was perfect for our extended family celebration. NB cleaners need to check they put right number of hand towels & bath mats out as they were missing from the Helvelyn room, also the bathroom toothbrush holdercup was missing too