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Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a patterned rug. - Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Central Keswick)
A patio with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a pergola. - Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Central Keswick)
A neatly made bed with a plaid blanket, two bedside lamps, and a painting on the wall. - Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Central Keswick)
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A living room with a wooden dining table, white chairs, a brown sofa, and a fireplace. - Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Central Keswick)
Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is NZ$1,344
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct

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About this property

Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

  • As you enter the cottage you walk directly into the spacious open plan lounge and dining area with wooden floors, dining table with four chairs, two leather sofas and the lovely gas burning stove which makes for a great feature in the lounge. This room gives a really inviting feel making it a real home from home.

    The modern kitchen is very well equipped for the perfect self catering holiday with oven & hob, dishwasher, washer / dryer, fridge freezer etc.

    Upstairs there are two pretty bedrooms. To the back of the cottage is a double bedroom and a larger twin room to the front. Both rooms are well furnished and include luxury linen and towels.

    The newly refurbished bathroom has a bath with shower over, hand basin and WC. Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

    Unrestricted parking is on street directly in front of the cottage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Keswick is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Ullswater. Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock are also worth visiting. Visit our Keswick travel guide
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Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • A large, historic building with multiple towers, surrounded by lush gardens and a mountainous backdrop.
    Hope Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and snow-capped peaks.
    Derwentwater
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Theatre By The Lake
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station
    24 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    109 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon)
    9 min walk
  • The Wainwright Pub
    8 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    7 min walk
  • Lake Road Brunch
    8 min walk
  • Cafe Hope
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 30 Oct 2026 start from NZ$1,344, 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.

What time is check-in at Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Walla Crag, Keswick Museum and Art Gallery and Moot Hall. Hope Park and Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Byways - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Lake District location

The house was perfect for our short stay in Keswick. Very spacious, clean, well equipped, and comfortable. It's a short walk into the centre of Keswick, which has everything you could want for an easy day mooching around town. Also a great base for the whole north lakes area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Restful stay

Byways was very clean and comfortable. Excellent location for local amenities and for visiting other villages. Would thoroughly recommend
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect few nights in Keswick

Cottage was clean and comfortable with everything required for a few nights away. Just a 10 minute stroll to the town centre.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cottage, great location!

Byways is a really lovely, cosy, well-equipped cottage in an excellent location just a few minutes' walk from Keswick Town centre. It's also close - and this is especially great if you take a dog with you - to a really nice park by the river. We unfortunately had to cut our stay short because of illness (mine), but we're very happy indeed in this excellent cottage. It was dressed nicely for Christmas (we were there the week before) and the gas 'woodburner' had us feeling extremely cosy indeed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely property

I also book this place. We love it. Beautiful and clean and has plenty of facilities. Close to Fitz Park and the town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Facilities excellent. Clean and spacious for the two of us. Enjoyed our stay there. Recommend the place and certainly will return there. Close to shops, food stores and walks.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short stay at Byways

Perfect location, walking distance into Keswick town centre. Added bonus of a courtyard garden. We didn’t find the sofa’s very comfortable but apart from that small niggle, 10/10 property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

March Mon-Fr Stay

This is the second time we've stayed at Byways. We originally stayed in March 2014 and we returned this past week. The cottage has been refurbished since we last stayed with gorgeous furnishings and a wonderful power shower. It is lovely and comfortable and is a home from home. The cottage is in an ideal position within Keswick only a 10 minute walk from the centre of town. The addition of a garden was great for our dog. We had a wonderful stay and will be back, our only comment would be that after 17 years of staying in Keswick in multiple self catering accommodations, the lack of essentials such as kitchen roll, washing up liquid, toilet rolls etc was disappointing...a noticeable cutback.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place

A lovely property in a fantastic location only 5 mins walk to centre. Plenty of free parking on the street outside (first come basis). The property had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean on arrival. A nice welcome pack of tea,coffee biscuits and milk and a lovely tub of treats and a toy for our dog which was a lovely thought. Would stay again and have no problm using Keswick cottages again. Easy booking and excellent communication.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very satisfied customer

We stay in Keswick at least once if not twice a year and always use Keswick Cottages as we know the quality of their properties and services. We had not stayed in Byways before but were not disappointed. Everywhere was clean on our arrival. It was centrally placed and only a few minutes walk to the town centre. The greeting and cleaning packs were appreciated as always and especially the doggy one! Loved the new initiative of leaving any unused food for a local charity. The only thing I would mention is that it would be great to have two bath sheets per bedroom as only one is provided along with a hand towel and a small bath towel which would be fine for small children but doesn’t wrap round an adult very well. On saying that the towels are lovely and soft and the beds are comfy. Would highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our stay at Byways at a dog friendly cottage

The cottage was lovely and cosy. The location was great for activities and walking the dog. We really appreciated the little hamper left for us. We would definitely return :) Unfortunately we couldn't get the dishwasher to work but this didn't affect out stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We’re Regulars

We’ve stayed at Byways every year for perhaps the last 10 years or so, so that tells you all you need to know as far as we are concerned. It’s a nice cosy little house, perfect for the two of us and our two dogs, but also enough room for a couple of extra people as well. It’s in a great location, just a short walk into the town, parking is usually easy enough on the street and the little patio area is great to sit out after a days walk on the fells. It’s furnished to a good standard, the kitchen is reasonably equipped, good bathroom, and the beds are comfortable. Ticks all our boxes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent as always

We have stayed at Byways numerous times. It’s always spotlessly clean and well presented on the first day, also with a handy kitchen essentials pack. Sofas are comfortable for a rest at the end of a long walk, unless you did that in the pub! Beds are comfortable so you get a good sleep to recover for the next days hike! Great location for a 5-10 walk to the town centre, or an hour in the opposite direction to the top of Walla Crag. We’ll be back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Byways in the rain again!

Another cosy short break at Byways. Raining again but we can only afford to go out of the peak seasons! The cottage was very clean as usual and has everything we need. Location is walking distance from all facilities and there is plenty of street parking. I think people have mentioned this before but it would be good if arrival time could go back to 2pm instead of 4pm so that some of the first day could be enjoyed
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Peaceful cosy cottage.

I would pretty much reiterate what others have said. It's a nicely maintained, cosy cottage. It's very quiet as it's on one of the less frequented streets in Keswick. Well-equipped kitchen and very comfortable bed in the main bedroom. I chose to book with Keswick Cottages as they are a smaller independent business I believe, with good reviews and I found them friendly and quick to respond to queries. The cottage was ready on time and immaculate on arrival. David.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Summary of review

This is my 4th stay with Keswick cottages, Byways being the smallest cottage so far, location good very quiet at night patio area very small so no good for dogs. The owners need to provide instructions for appliances on the tablet or paper instructions in a drawer as these come in very handy when needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Week away, for our 40th wedding anniversary. 2 adults with dog.

First time in Keswick and with Keswick cottages. Very impressed with both. One minor quibble is not being made aware of complete lack of any kitchen basics, ie salt and pepper. Don't mind that it is not provided, more than happy to bring my own, if made aware. The cottage was Immaculate and the location was perfect. An extra special thank you for the card and bottle of fizz for our wedding anniversary.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, comfortable and convenient

A clean, comfortable house in a quiet location but only a short walk away from the town centre and restaurants, shops etc. The welcome pack was a nice touch, and particularly welcomed by our four-legged friend! Just a few minor issues: - the kitchen door doesn't close securely, so our small dog could easily push it open. The sneck needs adjust. - the stair 'gate' seems past its best. It was tricky to operate and the lock released only after several tries. - whilst it wasn't the weather for sitting out, the outside area, including the small yard, could do with a general clean-up. Despite these minor issues, we would probably stay here again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Byways cottage

Lovely stay we had at this cottage. Easy to find with onstreet parking and a 10 min walk to centre. Very comfortable, cozy and warm, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Spacious downstairs and little patio area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Byways cottage

Lovely stay we had at this cottage. Easy to find with onstreet parking and a 10 min walk to centre. Very comfortable, cozy and warm, comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. Spacious downstairs and little patio area. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place, lovely time

Excellent location, lovely cottage and had a wonderful time away. Would definitely stay here again. Have nothing negative to say.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect little bolt hole

Probably the nicest cottage we have stayed in for many years. Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The small sunny garden was a bonus!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice cottage in a perfect location

Well equipped house in a great location. Beds were comfy and it was very quiet. Slightly comfier sofas to relax in after a hard days walking would be my only suggestion.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good location

We very much enjoyed our stay in Byways, good location, easy walk into town and on road parking not a problem. We would definitely stay again. Always try and book with Keswick Cottages if we can.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

Excellent location for the town, the lake and local walks. Although there is no dedicated parking, we never had a problem parking close by. Very clean and well equipped. Would love to come back.