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Lower House

Applethwaite, Lake District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
3
star
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Occupies a tranquil village location within rolling Cumbrian countryside, with the lively town of Keswick only 1.5 miles away
  • Plenty of walks on your doorstep including Skiddaw and Blencathra, as well as more low-level strolls along the valley
  • A wealth of outdoor, adrenaline-filled activities nearby from mountain biking to climbing to canoeing
Property code: SZ328

Families will love this property as its location allows you to make the most of what the Lake District National Park has to offer. With lakes, fells, mountains, market towns and forest parks nearby, you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Situated in the small, peaceful village of Applethwaite, between the lakes of Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater, this ground-floor apartment is nestled amongst some of the Lake District’s most breathtaking scenery. Keen walkers will appreciate the wealth of walks on their doorstep, including the ramble up Latrigg, which affords panoramic views of Keswick and the surrounding fells, whereas the more adventurous might prefer to hike to the top of Skiddaw. Despite its rural location, this property is only 1.5 miles from the shops, eateries and outdoor equipment specialists of Keswick. For something a little more sedate, why not head to the historic house, gardens and woodland at Mirehouse or visit the popular Derwent Pencil Museum.

This ground-floor apartment is clean and modern with some beautiful views of the garden and the countryside beyond. Neutral tones throughout add to the sense of light and space, making it a comfortable home-from-home. Once you’ve parked up, head down the twenty steps to the front door and take off muddy shoes in the convenient porch. The hallway leads into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where floor-to-ceiling windows allow light to flood the space and the views to speak for themselves. There are comfortable sofas to sink into of an evening and a wood burner adds extra warmth and comfort. The dining table divides the space and offers plenty of seating for everyone, whether you’re dining, socialising or planning the next day’s adventure. Beyond this, there is a compact and well-equipped kitchen. There is also a washing machine in the cloakroom and a freezer in the porch. Adjacent to the living space, you’ll find the double bedroom with south-facing French doors that open up on to the garden. There are also two single bedrooms and a family bathroom to complete the accommodation.

The mature garden is wonderful with a range of shrubs and trees. There is a lovely patio with seating where you can soak up the views and tranquillity with a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Please note: the garden is shared with the other property on site. There is also shared bike storage available. The bike storage is shared with the other property and comes on a first-come first-served basis (you will need to provide your own lock).

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double and 2 singles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric hob, oven and grill, dishwasher, under-counter fridge, microwave, washing machine, freezer
  • Smart TV
  • Wood burner - fuel provided
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Shared garden and patio with outdoor seating
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Complex of properties - can be booked alongside another property to sleep a further 6 guests
  • Bike storage available for up to 3 bikes (shared with neighbouring property). Please book in advance with owner and bring own padlock
  • Pub 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. 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 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard, 20th July 2024

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Reviewed by D Gilmour, 29th June 2024

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The cottage is beautifully equipped and very comfortable. The position with views over Keswick and the lake is a big bonus as is walks on Skiddaw and across the fields to Keswick.plus easy road access to other attractions in the area.

Reviewed by Ruth, 24th February 2024

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It's hard to find a better location than this if you don't want to be in town - walking distance from Keswick and the start of some great hikes including up Skiddaw from the doorstep. The views are simply amazing whatever time of year you visit. We have returned to this property again and again and hope to continue to do so. The log burning stove iRead mores a real asset and enhances the cosiness of the flat. The steps up and down to the property might not suit some people however. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer, 4th November 2023

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We have been visiting lower house and/or upper house most years for the last twenty with our family. We all love it. The views are wonderful, it is quiet and peaceful and an excellent base from which to explore the northern lakes.

Reviewed by Martin, 23rd September 2023

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This comfortable well equipped apartment is in a fantastic location. Amazing views and great walks from the front door. Easy to get into Keswick, 5 mins by car or less than 30 mins walking. Short walk to the local hotel where you can get food and drink. It is great for a family with lots of room and the outside space is brilliant. Only negatives arRead moree the steps down from the parking area could be tricky for less mobile people. The apartment above could be noisy depends on who is staying. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew, 26th August 2023

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Lovely location, would make a great house but has been split into flats badly. The lower house is damp and cold. You can hear every footstep of the people above as well as their tv, washing machine and them washing up. There is a gloomy filth to the lower house. It hasnt been decorated in years and the furnishings are odd, uncomfortable, a sort of Read moreweird collection of things no one wants. The views are great if you stand up. The garden is not well kept, so the view is block by shrubs. Hide

Reviewed by Alexandra, 19th August 2023

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Great location close to shops, restaurants and Lake Windermere. Would recommend as a good base to explore the Windermere area. Comfortable, cosy accommodation.

Reviewed by Nina, 16th August 2023

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Great location. Lovely view. Easy drive into Keswick. Walkable too, although we didn't do it. Well equipped. Well set out for privacy, eg garden / terrace separate areas for the lower and upper house. There were three of us. We suspect it would feel a little crowded with four. Even the most considerate guests upstairs can be heard sometimes, heavy Read morefeet walking up and down. It wasn't too bad, just not used to it. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer, 5th August 2023

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Fabulous views. comfortable, compact house

Reviewed by Jack, 29th July 2023

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Lovely situation and very well equipped, but the steps down from the car park are quite steep. We were unlucky that we could hear the guests in upper house running around a lot, which was quite annoying.

Reviewed by Richard, 22nd July 2023

Reviewed by Marion, 24th June 2023

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Lovely property, you may be lucky to see the red squirrel on the patio. Beautiful view from the property, also worth mentioning if you turn right out of the property, walk up the road to a gate on the left, this leads along a footpath - there is a gorgeous view from a small bridge across the stream.

Reviewed by D Gilmour, 17th June 2023

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Location and comfortable accommodation were perfect

Reviewed by Anna, 28th May 2023

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The cottage's selling point was the view and its location in a peacefull area yet very close to Keswick. It had everything we needed and the garden was lovely too. We even managed to spot the red squirrels. Unfortunately, the guests staying above did not respect the rules of the house. They were lound and the music was on till late at night. We werRead moree lucky they went after few days. Otherwise we would not get any rest at all .So this could be problrmatic for someone. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe, 6th April 2023

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Lovely cottage with stunning views. Another holiday let above so you might hear your fellow guests now and then but don't let that put you off. Handy for Keswick and great walking / trail running from the door.

Reviewed by Mary, 16th February 2023

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Clean, warm, comfortable house with an amazing view. It's in a great location for Keswick and the surrounding area.

Reviewed by John, 17th November 2022

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This is a delightfully situated cottage with a fabulous wide ranging view south across the lake and fells. The road it is on is very quiet and a pleasant walk in itself and there are many other, easily reached walks nearby. The furniture is very comfortable, the whole cottage was very warm, and the kitchen well equipped. Perfect for us as a couple.

Reviewed by Lawrence, 8th October 2022

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Cottage was very comfortable, and the facilities were ideally suited for the 3 of us. Steps down to the property slightly awkward if carrying something in the dark.

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