Blencathra is a haven in the heart of Keswick, offering fresh and immaculately clean accommodation for up to four guests. This tastefully decorated semi-detached bungalow boasts ample parking, full double glazing and gas central heating. Relax in the comfortable lounge with outstanding westerly views or unwind in the peaceful garden where red squirrels are frequent visitors.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 485 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is NZ$2,000
NZ$2,000
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms
A superb semi-detached bungalow with wonderful views on an attractive site within a pleasant residential area on the edge of Keswick, between Fitz Park and the lower slopes of Latrigg. ‘Blencathra' is about a 10 minute easy stroll to Keswick's Market Square. The property has been tastefully decorated to provide fresh and immaculately clean accommodation for up to four guests.
‘Blencathra' has ample parking, full double glazing and gas central heating. All radiators can be individually thermostatically controlled. The bungalow is situated at the top of a small, quiet cul-de-sac. It has a westerly aspect and the fells from Coledale, across Whinlatter Forest to Barf and Skiddaw make a spectacular panorama to the front. At the rear of the property there is a spacious garden providing a peaceful, leafy green area in which to relax and enjoy views of Skiddaw and Latrigg. Red squirrels are charming, frequent visitors. Patio furniture is provided for the summer months so guests can make the most of the tranquillity.
To the left of the front door is the comfortable lounge with outstanding westerly views. Furnished with a quality leather suite, television, DVD and living flame gas fire it is warm and cosy at any time of the year.
The superb double glazed conservatory at the rear of the bungalow provides a quiet and peaceful additional space in which to relax.
The kitchen/diner has very well equipped quality wooden units, an electric oven with a gas hob, extractor fan, washer/dryer, CD/radio and a larder fridge. The freezer is located in the garage which is also a useful area for drying wet clothes - and sorting out walking boots!
There are two good sized bedrooms, one with double bed and the other with two single beds, both having quality mattresses and furniture plus beds dressed in luxury linen and towels. Please note that this property is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years old.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Office
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
Things to do
Bicycles
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
578279
About the area
Located in Keswick, this cottage is in the mountains. Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Derwent Pencil Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keswick Climbing Wall and Raw War Paintball Games. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock are also worth visiting. Visit our Keswick travel guide
Is Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 29 Mar 2026 start from NZ$2,000, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery. The Puzzling Place and Hope Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Blencathra - a bungalow that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Blencathra is warm clean and comfortable.
It’s within perfect walking distance from Keswick, and yet very quiet with great views.
We definitely plan to stay again next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert K.
19 Jun 2024
Great stay
Clean, well equipped bungalow in good location for Keswick town centre and with great walks from the door. Conservatory and private garden a bonus to relax in and enjoy views of Skiddaw.
Robert K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
17 Aug 2023
Review of Blencathra Cottage
Another great stay in this lovely bungalow in a great location. We've already booked for next summer!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Mar 2024
Five Star accommodation!
Spotless, comfortable, really well maintained bungalow, in a quiet location. With parking as a bonus & the garden is as well maintained the inside.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
25 Nov 2024
Home from home
Lovely bungalow in a spectacular setting. Very quiet location and has everything you could need. Views from the windows are stunning. Lovely and clean. Our 3rd visit so highly recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Nov 2024
Nice propety in a quiet location
We stayed here last year and booked to come back, and we hope to return next year, too. The property is less than a leisurely 10 minute walk from the town centre, in a pleasant and very quiet cul-de-sac, and we prefer this to the town centre properties we've stayed in before, which have had a less open aspect.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2025
The perfect location with stunning views
Blencathra is a spacious and comfortable bungalow in a lovely location.
The views from most of the windows are spectacular.
The quiet cul-de-sac position is perfect being peaceful and close to paths that take you up into the hills yet close enough to town to make a shopping trip a pleasure.
We really enjoyed staying at Blencathra and will definitely return next time we visit Keswick.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
13 May 2024
Blencathra Again
Wonderful as ever….. with good weather and still entertaining rabbits in the garden !! Central enough for town but such a quiet cul de sac.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 May 2024
Gorgeous property highly recommend
We loved our stay here, yhe property was very comfortable, the garden was stunning and lovely garden furniture to sit out in the sun. Wild rabbits regularly came into the garden along with a woodpecker. If we come back to Keswick we would definitely stay back here. The cul de sac was really quiet and only a 10 min walk into town.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Allison M.
29 May 2025
Perfect Getaway
Blencathra was wonderfully located a short walk to town, on a footpath alongside the road, as well as immediately across the street from hiking the fells. The conservatory was an incredible way to experience the ever-changing weather while enjoying the beautiful garden. We walked into town every day for lunch, and cooked dinner each evening at Blencathra, it had everything we needed! If only we weren't traveling from San Diego, we'd do this once a month!
Allison M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 Mar 2024
Great location
Blencathra is in the perfect location. Within easy walking distance from Keswick yet very quiet and with great views of the mountains.
The bungalow was very clean, warm and comfortable with excellent facilities. The conservatory is a real bonus even in Winter.
The only slight criticism I would have is that one or two hooks would have been useful and better labelling of the keys, but that’s very minor and would definitely not prevent us from booking again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
15 Nov 2023
A lovely property
A clean and welcoming house in a quiet cul-de-sac. It has a particularly nice conservatory with fell-top views, and a decent sized garden, but as we stayed here in the winter we (sadly) weren't able to make use of this. It's slightly further out from the town centre than properties we've stayed at before (about a 7-10 minute walk), but this has some advantages, too. We'll definitely look to book this property again the next time we stay in Keswick.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Good view of hills both front and back.
Blencathra is a nice bungalow situated on a quiet estate to the north east edge of Keswick. Close enough to venture into town and with good views out of the back and front of the many surrounding hills. Only gripe was that there was nowhere to hang your coat after coming in from a damp walk, we ended up using the back of the kitchen chairs. Other than that an excellent and comfortable property.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bridget E.
26 Jun 2024
Lovely Location
A very nice bungalow located to the rear of Fitz Park. Very peaceful, other than the ‘magpies’. Clean and comfortable and well maintained. Really loved the conservatory, in fact we only in the lounge on one evening. Had all of the facilities that we needed. Lovely peaceful lawn at the rear, plenty of rabbits to watch and even a tawny owl on the chimney next door. We’d return but bring our own pillows, as they weren’t very comfortable. Thank you to the owners for a well maintained property.
Bridget E.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2025
Nice accommodation
A lovely bungalow in a quiet cul-de-sac, with good views out to Skiddaw, Latrigg and Blencathra. A pleasant 10 minute walk from the town centre.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David P.
2 Aug 2025
Review of Blencathra
This was our fifth stay at Blencathra, and we have already booked for next year, it's a great place to stay.
David P.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anthony F.
4 Jul 2023
ANOTHER WONDERFUL STAY
Blencathra is a home from home. Everything is provided, even when it rains most of the week! Superb location. Close to fells and town with main roads not too far off.
Comfortable beds, which is essential after a day on the fells.
We haven't found anywhere better.
Anthony F.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Francis C.
18 Jul 2023
Lake District Holiday
We very much enjoyed our stay at Blencartha. Would say that for 2 adults it was fine but 4 adults might find it a bit of a squeeze especially eating in the kitchen. The location was very good with The Pheasant Pub within easy walking distance and the food served was good with large portions. The conservatory was a big plus. Yes, we would stay again.
Francis C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 Oct 2023
Another great stay
This is our second stay here and we’re again very happy. Only issue was when the kettle broke but it was replaced within an hour of reporting it. Definitely using Keswick Cottages again. (Less rain next time please)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Jun 2025
A quiet location, within reach of all amenities
We booked Blencathra at short notice after being told that the cottage we had booked to stay in (with a different company) had been sold.
The bungalow suited us very well, being comfortably furnished and well equipped, and with its own off-street parking place. We particularly liked the conservatory and the garden, providing outdoor space to relax after our long walks, and we enjoyed watching the rabbits!
The location is good, a very quiet residential area, with the shops, restaurant and buses of Keswick within walking distance. We will definitely book again for next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth B.
7 Feb 2023
Our lovely little home from home
Blencathra is a lovely, comfortable,well-equipped base for a break in beautiful Keswick. There are almost 360 degree views of the surrounding fells, with several good walks on the doorstep (Latrigg, Keswick to Threlkeld trail to name but two).
The bungalow is spotlessly clean and is equipped to a high standard with everything you need to make it a home from home. The brand new bathroom is excellent. Having never really stayed at Blencathra in the warmer months we haven’t had as much use of the lovely conservatory as we would like, but it is a very pleasant and welcome addition. Marion, the owner, is a lovely lady who is keen to make sure her guests are comfortable.
The gardens are very large and well kept, look out for the wildlife - several species of birds including pheasants, woodpeckers and siskins, lots of rabbits, and once we even saw a red squirrel!
Keswick Cottages are a fantastic local business who really know how to look after their customers. We would not hesitate to recommend them - nothing is too much trouble, and they are very helpful and extremely friendly! We have stayed in several Keswick Cottages properties, every one of them excellent but Blencathra is definitely our favourite and we hope to return as soon as we can.
Elizabeth B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
27 Sept 2022
Nice property - well located
A nicely presented property with great views (although almost anywhere in Keswick has great views). Well fitted out with everything we needed. Would have been ‘cosy’ if our two adult children had visited but fine for a family with school age children. We’ll be back to Keswick next year.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
19 Sept 2022
A breath of fresh air
Excellent accommodation surrounded by scenic walks form the doorstep. A quiet residential area leading to countryside walks, parkland or just sit in the garden and relax.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Aug 2022
Second time at Blencathra
This was our second stay at Blencathra. The property is small but very comfortable and well-equipped. Perfectly situated for a walk up Latrigg and an easy 10 minute stroll into Keswick town centre. It's situated in a quiet cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours. There are also numerous rabbits! We would definitely recommend and hope to book again in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 Aug 2022
A lovely place to stay in Keswick
The cottage is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location in the town is very peaceful and convenient, being just a short walk or drive into the centre of Keswick. The cottage made an excellent base for a relaxing holiday in the Lake District, which is just what we were looking for.