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Kildonan House

Keswick, Lake District
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A fresh and relaxing 1930s property with plenty of space for up to six guests
  • Perfect for discovering the thriving town of Keswick and the surrounding countryside
  • Close to Derwentwater and within easy reach of Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite Lake
Property code: SZ283

Located in a quiet residential corner of the bustling market town of Keswick, this is a bright and spacious holiday home perfect for a larger family exploring the spectacular region of Derwentwater.

The property is set in an ideal spot in the heart of Keswick, within easy reach of a fantastic choice of great restaurants, pubs and shops, an Art Deco cinema and the Theatre by the Lake. The town is home to a number of popular attractions, including Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, the Derwent Pencil Museum, the Keswick Climbing Wall and Outdoor Adventure Centre and the Puzzling Place. The area has numerous glorious trails for walkers and cyclists to follow, with nearby peaks including Skiddaw (6 miles), Helvellyn (8 miles) and Grisedale Pike (5 miles). Keswick is also ideally situated for exploring the spellbinding lakes of Derwentwater (1 mile), Thirlmere (6 miles), Buttermere (10.5 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (4.5 miles).

A step leads up and into this house which is entered via a beautiful Art Deco-style porch. Inside, you will find the fresh and elegant main lounge, which features a lovely large bay window allowing the light to flood in. With comfortable seating, coal effect gas fire and TV with Blu-Ray, this is a lovely space for you to unwind in. The property has a second lounge, again with plenty of seating, as well as a Smart TV and Blu-Ray. Exploring further, the delightful kitchen/diner retains original exposed beams and makes a great space for you all to gather and enjoy a family meal. The kitchen is fully equipped with an induction hob and eye-level fan oven and grill, a large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and Bluetooth speaker. There’s also a ground-floor shower room and separate WC, as well as utility space housing a washing machine, tumble dryer and plenty of storage space for coats and muddy boots. From the kitchen you can step through to the bright and relaxing conservatory – a lovely space for snuggling up with a good book or a morning coffee. Going upstairs, there are three tastefully decorated bedrooms on the first floor, all with ample storage space. The first is a king-size room to the front of the house and features a USB charging point and a bay window offering a view out over the rooftops of Keswick. The twin room has a similar view, and finally a second king-size room is to the rear of the house has views out towards Skiddaw and Latrigg. This floor also has a stylish family bathroom complete with a bath, a curved shower enclosure with a power shower and a WC. There’s also a separate WC.

Heading out from the conservatory, a step leads down into the back garden which features raised flower beds and a patio with plenty of outdoor furniture, making this a lovely spot for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. There’s also secure bike storage in the garage and ample car parking space for up to three small-to-medium cars (if parked blocking each other).

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room, plus 2 WCs
  • Induction hob, fan oven and grill, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Coal effect gas fire. electric fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Smart TV, 2 Blu-Ray
  • Wi-Fi included
  • 2 high chairs, 2 travel cots, 2 child seats for dining, 1 bed guard
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • Private parking for up to 3 cars, if parking blocking each other in
  • Bike storage in garage
  • Pub 400m
  • Derwentwater 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • 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 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Shelagh, 30th August 2024

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Our 13th stay at this lovely house. We love it and dont want to leave. Although there are only 2 of us we appreciate the space that this house gives us. We love sitting in the conservatory in the evening having a chat. Near to town. Comfortable. Well equipped. What more could we want.

Reviewed by Gary, 26th July 2024

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Reviewed by Philip, 28th June 2024

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The cottage is well located for walking into the centre of Keswick on a quiet road. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is well appointed.

Reviewed by Shelagh, 14th June 2024

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Our 12th stay in this lovely house. We feel at home as soon as we arrive. It has everything you could possibly need and is in a good position for town, transport and walks. Cant wait to be back at the end of August.

Reviewed by Audrey, 10th June 2024

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Another return to this great located property, we didnt get to use the garden much this year as weather wasnt as good, but we all enjoyed our stay. Great location, parking and communal rooms are fantastic for evenings together. See you next year.

Reviewed by Nicholas, 17th May 2024

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A really nice property from all aspects.

Reviewed by Judith, 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by William, 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Margaret, 29th April 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa, 26th April 2024

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Reviewed by Philip, 12th April 2024

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Lovely prop0erty in an excellent location.

Reviewed by Lucy, 22nd March 2024

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What a great Keswick property. Comfortable and well- equipped, it was the perfect place to enjoy Keswick!

Reviewed by Susan, 29th December 2023

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Well equipped, very clean, lots of extras for babies and children. It's a very comfortable warm house our second visit.

Reviewed by Bridget, 19th December 2023

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Reviewed by gordon, 24th November 2023

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Really enjoyed our stay yet again the property and location are perfect for our annual family meet up. The large bathroom and shower along with very comfortable beds are just the job. The kichen and reception rooms are spacious and comfortable and off road parking is a bonus

Reviewed by John, 3rd November 2023

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Reviewed by Claire, 20th October 2023

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A very comfortable house to use as a base for our holiday. Bedrooms are comfortable, kitchen/dining room has much space and the places to relax in the evening are just what you need. The location is excellent and to have off street parking is such a boon so close to the town. The utility room is useful to dry out all our stuff from our walks. We ceRead morertainly hope to return next time we are in Keswick. Hide

Reviewed by Corinna, 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Leslie, 8th September 2023

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Cottage was comfortable well equipped and well located

Reviewed by Andrew, 1st September 2023

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Great location, nice size property, well maintained, would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Maureen, 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by David, 14th July 2023

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Very comfortable stay. Would be very happy to book again.

Reviewed by Chris, 30th June 2023

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Our 3rd year at an excellent location and roomy house.

Reviewed by Philip, 23rd June 2023

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Good sized rooms and comfortable beds, would be happy to stay again. Quite location.

Reviewed by Shelagh, 16th June 2023

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We have stayed here many times. Its our favourite place to stay in Keswick. It has everything we need. Its clean, comfortable, well equipped, quiet and in a good position.

Reviewed by Kevin, 9th June 2023

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Nice house with plenty of space in a great location.

Reviewed by Julia, 19th May 2023

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What a lovely, comfortable home! This was our first trip to the Lakes, and this was a perfect base for exploring. Plus we had lovely weather every day! We all feel quite lucky to have had such a great experience.

Reviewed by David, 17th March 2023

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Reviewed by Ann, 10th March 2023

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The house is ideally situated in the middle of Keswick close to all amenities. We loved the large dining kitchen, the beds were comfortable and the house itself was very clean. We have no hesitation in recommending it. Keswick is a lovely town with a plethora of shops, restaurants and bars. There are plenty of walks to be had including a walk arounRead mored Derwentwater. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie, 13th January 2023

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We had to change to this cottage last minute due to a problem with out original one. So glad that we did. This house is really well equipped, centrally located & was comfortable. Even though it was a very cold weekend with snow the house kept a comfortable temperature. There's a full bathroom & toilet upstairs & a shower room with separate toilet dRead moreownstairs so very convenient for us all. The beds were really comfortable and the main lounge had enough seats for 6-7 people. Would love to return Hide

Reviewed by gordon, 18th November 2022

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We stayed here last year and enjoyed this year's stay just as much the property is perfect for getting into the town and for walks it is very comfortable for relaxing and sleeping we highly recommend this place and we will be returning Gordon,Dorrine, Christine + John

Reviewed by Matthew, 11th November 2022

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