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Crag Lea

Borrowdale, Lake District
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming village cottage, with stunning mountain views
  • In the heart of the Borrowdale Valley, perfect for fell walkers
  • Ideal position for enjoying Derwentwater and exploring Keswick
Property code: SZ148

An inviting village home, set in tranquil Grange, less than 1 mile from the shores of Derwentwater and just 5 miles from the popular Lakeland market town of Keswick.

Lose yourselves in the beauty of the Lake District when you stay at this inviting, three-bedroom, country cottage, in the delightful village of Grange. Perfect for a family or group of six, this holiday home also welcomes a pair of delighted dogs. Well positioned for valley and hill walks, it is in an excellent location for climbing Borrowdale’s Castle Crag or Dale Head, as well as for canoeing, kayaking or even a steamboat trip on Derwentwater. Spend hours in Keswick, with its interesting shops and good choice of cafes and restaurants; go mountain biking and wildlife watching in Whinlatter Forest, 9 miles away and also known for its adventure play areas. See the famous Castlerigg Stone Circle, 6.5 miles from your base.

Open the front door on to this whitewashed cottage and follow the hall into the lounge. Lay a fire in the wood burner and settle down to a film on the smart TV as it roars. Enjoy the spectacular views from either end of this welcoming room. When mealtimes beckon, amble through into the kitchen/diner to prepare delicious treats for your party. Find there is a fridge, dishwasher, cooker and microwave in here and that the cooking area opens into a dining space, where you can gather at the table together. Enjoy the benefit of the utility area, with its washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer, when it comes to dealing with damp clothing or doggy towels after long walks and find there is also a ground-floor WC. Climb the stairs to discover two double bedrooms and a twin at first-floor level. The family bathroom, with WC, handbasin and shower above the bath, is also up here.

Bask in the sunshine and enjoy the fresh air of the Lake District as you relax out on the patio and gaze out at your magical surroundings. Dine out in the garden as often as you choose. Find allocated parking for two vehicles at the property.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC 
  • Fridge, cooker and microwave
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and freezer
  • Wood burner (initial supply of fuel provided)
  • Smart TV 
  • Towels not provided
  • Garden with patio area and mountain views
  • Allocated parking for 2 cars 
  • Tearooms and hotel with bar in the village; shop within 2 miles
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gary, 14th September 2024

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Nice cottage, Ideally situated in Grange near Keswick. Lovely walks around Derwentwater. The lakes are within a good distance . Our second stay here, so would highly recommend

Reviewed by Julia, 31st August 2024

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Perfectly located, clean, well equipped cottage with comfy beds. Gorgeous views front and back, and lots of local walks meaning we didnt use the car for 3 days. Nice enclosed garden which my spaniel couldnt escape from. We had a lovely week. My only little gripe was that there was no welcome pack and no basics were supplied beyond a bit of loo rollRead more and hand wash so youll need to bring/buy everything, including salt, cooking oil, sugar, tea bags. Hide

Reviewed by Paula, 24th August 2024

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The house was lovely and clean everything we needed and the garden was secure Thank you for a lovely week

Reviewed by Zara, 17th August 2024

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The location is perfect for views from every window, walks from your door and a coffee shop two minutes walk away. The cottage itself is lovely and well equipped. We spent some time indoors when the weather was awful and enjoyed some of the games and use of the TV. The log burner was very tempting - I can imagine in autumn and winter it would be a Read morewelcome addition. Older reviews seem to mention the mattresses but these must have been replaced as we were very comfortable. A wonderful stay. Hide

Reviewed by Sally, 6th July 2024

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Love this cottage, all the essentials and really clean and comfortable. Views are amazing and the garden was beautiful and very secure (my spaniel tested it thoroughly and couldn't break out). Would definitely recommend this as a base for exploring the lakes.

Reviewed by Lynne, 1st June 2024

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Crag Lea offers a comfortable & pleasant stay in an excellent location.

Reviewed by Chris, 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Patricia, 11th May 2024

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Very good property, stunning views from both sides and super walks straight from your door.

Reviewed by Lucy, 30th March 2024

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Lovely comfy cottage, well situated in the heart of the Lake District, yet easily accessible by car and bus. Well equipped Kitchen, wood burning stove and three nice bedrooms .. dog friendly set up with an enclosed back garden. We had a great time, thankyou!

Reviewed by Sonja, 18th March 2024

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Lovely cottage in a great location for day walks. Very quiet and relaxing. The kitchen is very well equipped for self catering - nice Denby ware. Rear porch ideal for muddy boots etc. Lounge is very comfortable, as were the bedrooms. Good standard of decoration with interesting pictures of the local area. Wifi worked well. Adequate off-road parkingRead more for two cars. Good hot shower. Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 10th February 2024

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Excellent family accommodation ticks all the boxes and having the electric vehicle charging pod was a bonus ! Location location location and amazing views from every window.(dont even mind the washing up with views like that ) our second visit and we will definitely rebook . Thank you for sharing this amazing property!

Reviewed by Robert, 3rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Hannah, 28th October 2023

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A lovely, well equipped cottage with great views and fantastic walks from the door.

Reviewed by Carolyn, 21st October 2023

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Crag Lea is in such a beautiful location - stunning views from the front and the back windows. Lots of walking from the door, and only a short drive to Seathwaite to start the hike up to Scafell Pike. The village coffee shop is well worth a visit and Keswick is nearby for food shopping. Well be back!

Reviewed by Peter, 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by J L, 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Frank, 22nd September 2023

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Great location, first cottage we've found and decided to re-visit.

Reviewed by Mark, 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Gary, 26th August 2023

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What a lovely cottage. The area is great with a great cafe a few doors down. Easy access to Honister and Keswick area. Lovely walks around the area, including Catbells. Having said this, the house could do with some tender loving care. Door handles around the house could do with securing. The furniture and beds could do with renewing, although theyRead more are acceptable. The dishwasher wasn't working for the majority of the stay that we had (2 weeks). Having said all of this we would return Hide

Reviewed by George, 19th August 2023

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The cottage was lovely well equipped and ideally situated. We will definitely recommend to others

Reviewed by Chris, 5th August 2023

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Location is great but needs updating. The shower wasn't great and the dishwasher was broken.

Reviewed by Bruce, 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Lynne, 1st July 2023

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Another enjoyable stay at Crag Lea which we find to be a basic, comfortable accommodation in a perfect location. A bathroom re-vamp would certainly enhance the property. There are some lovely walks straight from the door & a secure garden to relax in when the weather is kind.

Reviewed by Roger, 24th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Everything provided as described, and all equipment worked fine. Good secure garden for children.

Reviewed by Eleanor, 17th June 2023

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The cottage was superb - clean, well equipped, spacious with amazing views. What a wonderful place to stay - we will be back!

Reviewed by Deb, 10th June 2023

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Love, love, love Crag Lea. It's charming, well equipped and more importantly in the most incredible, peaceful, picturesque location. We were blessed with fantastic weather so didn't spend much time indoors but when we weren't out walking round and near the beautiful Derwent water it was great to be able to sit in the garden enjoy the views and watcRead moreh the wildlife. We all, humans and dogs, had a great holiday. Wish we'd booked to stay longer. A must if you are able is the walk up Catbells, wow. Hide

Reviewed by Eleanor, 27th May 2023

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We loved our stay there and were very lucky with the weather. The views from the cottage are amazing. Its a great location and our grandson enjoyed fishing in the river down the road. Good bus service from the main road too.

Reviewed by Jonathan, 6th May 2023

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Lovely cottage with superb views north to Skiddaw and south down the Borrowdale Valley. Sheep and lambs in the surrounding fields. Very peaceful. Comfortable, nicely furnished. Garden was definitely dog proof. Nice cafe two doors down, Keswick a 10min drive away, walking distance from loads of fells and Derwentwater. A fantastic cottage in a breathRead moretaking location. Hide

Reviewed by Thomas, 22nd April 2023

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Cosy cottage located in Borrowdale with fantastic views north and south. Perfect location. Very well equipped kitchen-diner. For part of the week we were six adults and it was just about big enough for all of us. But for the rest of the week it was four adults and very comfortable. The beds were rather squeaky and not the most comfortable, but afteRead morer a day of hiking it is always easy to sleep :) Access to recycling facilities, or an explanation how to access, would have been appreciated. Hide

Reviewed by J L, 15th April 2023

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Location very good, Cottage very good, everything you need for a Great Lake District Holiday.

Reviewed by Gary, 1st April 2023

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A lovely warm and comfortable cottage with beautiful views front and back. Very well equipped kitchen and 3 double bedrooms. The small enclosed garden to the rear was well used as we sat out on the patio area in the afternoons. Great to have walks from the cottage as well as being a great base for travelling further afield. The caf just down the roRead moread served great drinks and cakes... very tempting when arriving home from a long walk :) Hide

Reviewed by Kimberley, 25th March 2023

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The size of the cottage is great and the location is amazing. The kitchen is well equipped although the fridge and dishwasher are too small for 6 people. The beds are awful and need replacing, the shower is useless and you are not able to change the heating which is set to 10 degrees over night so we had to get up every few hours to boost the heatiRead moreng so it was warm enough. I would not stay in this cottage again and would find another in the village. Hide

Reviewed by Jerome, 30th December 2022

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This cottage does not provide towels but we missed this on the information provided and it was not emphasised on the final Directions/Keysafe information email so we were incredibly shocked on the New Year bank holiday weekend to arrive to no towels. At the price charged over NYBH, this was doubly disappointing, The quality of the fixtures and fittRead moreings is not comparable to that of other Sally's Cottages that I've stayed at. Excellent location though and very clean. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn, 12th December 2022

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The location great - would consider returning

Reviewed by Dennis, 5th December 2022

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.Homely Cottage in a beautiful location with gorgeous views and easy access to multiple walks.Hope to return soon.

Reviewed by Lynne, 5th November 2022

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Crag Lea offers all the basics for a comfortable stay. We found it nicely cosy for what was a wet & windy week in November. Set in a great location there are some fantastic walks straight from the door. We hope to be back again sometime.

Reviewed by Sarah, 29th October 2022

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The surroundings is absolutely beautiful and have the amenities that one needs, besides the fact the dishwasher not working but informed only through a note on arrival. However, of course we managed. But black damp was found behind a bed, on walls and ceilings which did grow whilst there, seriously needs addressing. Some stranger turned up for launRead moredry mid week left gate unlocked, we have two dogs! Then last day of stay just about to leave, a delivery of new dishwasher, really! Not impressed! Hide

Reviewed by Kim, 22nd October 2022

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Perfect location for walking straight from the cottage into the hills. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Crag Lea.

Reviewed by J L, 8th October 2022

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Overall the cottage is a very pleasant place to stay while exploring The Lake District. We will be back.

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