Nestled by the River Derwent, Greta Howe offers a tranquil retreat with an open-plan living space and feature fireplace. Unwind in one of three welcoming bedrooms or relax in the elegant bathroom with rolltop bath and views to the hills beyond.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire apartment
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 610 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Parking available
Fireplace
Mountain view
The current price is NZ$1,381
NZ$1,381
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A
A large spiral stone steps lead to the first floor veranda, looking out across the River Derwent to the stunning skyline of Latrigg and Skiddaw and the world famous former Cumberland Pencil Mill. The front door opens to the bright, airy and spacious open plan living area. This incredible space is quite unique with its high vaulted ceiling with impressive wooden beams. Comfortable sofas and armchairs are arranged around the feature fireplace with gas stove. A couple of step lead to the elevated, bespoke, fitted kitchen, that overlooks the living area with range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. To the side the large family dining table is set into the bay window, with views over the lower roof to the northern fells.
Choose from one of three welcoming bedrooms all with their own Smart TV. To the front is the spacious dual aspect master bedroom with superking bed and views to Skiddaw. A further double bedroom with king bed and a twin bedroom are situated further to the rear of the property. The bedrooms are complemented by a feature bathroom with an elegant rolltop bath where you can relax after a day on the fells and enjoy the view to the hills beyond, a large walk in shower cubicle, basing and WC. Off the landing is a smart shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
This stunning apartment has high vaulted ceilings, beautiful picture windows, an immense amount of character and offers very high quality accommodation just a few minutes walk from Keswick’s bustling market square, with it’s wonderful selection of local shops, bars, restaurants and cafes.
With easy access to walks of all standards, from gentle low level walks beside the river, or following the old railway line across the valley, to the high level walks to Skiddaw or the towering peaks of the north Lakes, excitement on two wheels on the tracks through Whinlatter Forst or waterborne adventures on Derwentwater, Greta Howe offers first class accommodation for friends or families whatever the time of year.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
620147
About the area
Keswick is home to this apartment. Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting. Visit our Keswick travel guide
Is Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A?
As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A on 19 Mar 2026 start from NZ$1,381, 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 Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A located?
Situated in Keswick, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Derwent Pencil Museum, The Puzzling Place and Crosthwaite Church. Derwentwater and Hope Park are also within 15 minutes.
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Greta Howe is a superb first floor apartment in what was formerly the Keswick School Of Industrial A Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
3 Nov 2025
Perfect location
As always easy booking experience and property spotless and in perfect location within walking distance for all our needs.Parking on site a bonus.
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10/10 Excellent
6 Jul 2025
Great stay at Greta Howe
Really enjoyed our stay at Greta Howe. Property is in an excellent location and the private parking was a plus. Would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent
Ben P.
28 Nov 2024
Great stay in Keswick
Comfy and cosy stay at Greta cottage. We visited during a cold November month and the cottage was perfect base for walks and then relaxing by the fire.
Ben P.
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10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
An excellent stay
Very comfortable and very clean property. Well equipped and well furnished. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent
8 Apr 2025
Excellent Accommodation
Accommodation newly decorated. Everything you could need and pristine condition. Parking easy access at front of property for the lager vehicle. Few minutes walk into town centre for shops, cafe, pubs etc. Highly recommend.
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8/10 Good
7 Jul 2024
Great location
Great location close to all the amities in Keswick, good parking, beginning to need some TLC in places but we would come back if we need a larger apartment in the future.
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10/10 Excellent
22 May 2024
Loved it!!
Much bigger than it looked in photos, this was the best place we have stayed in Keswick! We stayed here while working at the Mountain Festival but can't wait to come back again with the family for a non working holiday. The accommodation had so much space, we loved staying here and would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying in Keswick.
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10/10 Excellent
Melanie S.
30 May 2024
Lovely stay in Greta Howe
We had a great stay in this holiday home. The location was great - quiet, plenty of parking available and a short walk into town. The apartment was well equipped and comfortable. The shower in the main bathroom was incredible! Would recommend without hesitation.
Melanie S.
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8/10 Good
26 Apr 2024
Comfortable property with open plan living
The property is ideally located for walks from the door but also trips to pub on an evening. All 3 bedrooms are spacious and two good bathrooms with showers. The open plan living space has lots of room for large families. Lots of space for parking.
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10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
17 Mar 2024
Perfect getaway accommodation
This is our second stay in Greta Howe. We have stayed in Keswick many times and this has become our favourite accommodation. Everything about it is excellent. We love the quirky interior and the history of the place. The layout really works, it’s cosy and comfortable. Everything you need is provided. The location is ideal.
Christopher B.
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10/10 Excellent
julie s.
24 Dec 2023
Really lovely place
The flat was really stunning - very different, and everything was excellent quality. Great location if you want to be in the centre but with views - quite a rare thing especially given the cost. There is a lot of history as it was 'Keswick School of Industrial Art" and if you google that you get an excellent photo of what the room looked like 100 years ago.
julie s.
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10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Perfect
A wonderful, spacious clean property in a perfect location for local shops etc.
The only thing that would be useful is clearer info about what to do when leaving I.e. do we strip beds.
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10/10 Excellent
9 Sept 2024
Excellent Location
Better information needed regarding parking.
Noisy plumbing. Showers seems to be limited one only at once.
Good size family room and eating area.
TV in all rooms.
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10/10 Excellent
1 Sept 2024
Wow! What a beautiful surprise!
We had an amazing stay at Greta Howe, the space is enormous but so cozy and unique, full of charm and all modernised. We loved the space! The underfloor heating in the bathroom was a luxury. Communication was easy for all our stay and we were welcomed by a bottle of fizz and biscuits. We had a couple of rainy days so we enjoyed the space and cooked in the bespoke kitchen. We had a great time and we would love to come back soon, thank you so much for having us on such a short notice!
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10/10 Excellent
d s.
24 Dec 2023
Great Property
We had a lovely stay in this holiday property. It was very spacious, had great facilities, and having the town within a few minutes walking distance was perfect. It would have been helpful to have some instructions on how to use the gas fire, as that wasn't included on the tablet. Also, when we arrived, I think the heating had only just been turned on as it was quite chilly and took a while to heat up as the room is very large. I would definitely book again if we were in this area.
d s.
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10/10 Excellent
26 Apr 2024
Great property and location
Great property to stay in and lovely views of the hills. Very comfortable and spacious with everything you need. I had brought some "extras" - like hairdryer and kitchen equipment going by previous reviews but didn't need to as owners had obviously read and responded to previous comments. We are regular visitors to Keswick so knew location (2 min walk to start of shops etc) - which was perfect as other family were with us. The grandkids loved going down to mess about at the river - supervised of course! The cafe below was currently closed so had place to ourselves. Could do with some better seating on the balcony (we brought some ourselves). Highly recommend this property. Would visit it again.
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10/10 Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Fantastic cottage, great location
Greta Howe cottage, fantastic position on the outskirts of keswick town, short stroll for town, great location for walks, or exploring, comfortable lounge, diner and well-equipped kitchen, beds comfortable, bedrooms spacious, bathrooms excellent, highly recommended and will definitely be booking again.
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10/10 Excellent
2 Sept 2025
Excellence
An exceptionally well presented holiday let that is worth every penny. Strongly recommended to anyone looking to stay in the area
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10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
Keswick Mountain Festival with the family
Loved the property. Was very well equipped and the beds were fresh, clean and comfortable. The bathrooms were nice and plenty of hot water for 6 peoples baths and showers.
Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent
12 Aug 2025
Thank you
Having three different teams of people stay at Greta Howe for 3 weeks, thank you for being so accommodating and changing the day of house clean, it was much appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent
22 Nov 2025
Great base with luxury feel
I stayed midweek in November for three nights with a Friend. I chose the location in case the weather came in as it was near main roads. The communication was brilliant but we were left alone to enjoy our stay in peace. The place is very well done, and comfortable. Although there were only two of us, it would be big enough for 6 without being on top of each other. The gas fire was very welcomed after a day out on the fells. We were lucky that we have snow up on skiddaw which you can walk to from the door, and catbells too. Would definitely stay again, as it was so clean and homely. If I had to be picky the large bedroom was chilly compared to the rest of the place but I left the door open to the main area to get some heat in there, but that is only to be real picky, it’s still a 10/10
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10/10 Excellent
25 Jun 2025
Greta Howe
Greta Howe was clean, well decorated and everything worked. It is just 5 minutes from the supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and the bus station which is very useful for us as we only travel around the Lake District by bus. The secondary glazing eliminates the road traffic noise. Views of Latrig and Skiddaw from the balcony. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good
28 Apr 2024
Lovely apartment, needs much better maintenance. It is NOT a cheap option.
We had issues with cooker - resolved - shower which was partly resolved, and a general lack of maintenance. There were no oven trays and a poor selection of saucepans. Wallpaper was falling from the small bathroom ceiling and was re-stuck with sellotape.!! The shower head was broken resulting in water spurting all over the bathroom floor and the shower door would not close. Despite these considerable problems which really should have been spotted and resolved before we arrived, we enjoyed our stay in this historic building.
It was annoying to be told by Keswick cottages staff that the owner was responsible for maintenance and then to be told by the owner that it was the job of Keswick cottages. Also if there is an inventory, where is it? It is a shame that these problems nearly spoiled a much anticipated break.