Guests say
4 The Plosh is a charming Lakeland cottage praised for its superb central location in Keswick, ideal for exploring the town and fell walking. Guests appreciate the character, authentic feel, and the inclusion of a parking permit. While some find it cosy and well-equipped, others suggest it could benefit from a deep clean and minor repairs.
Several guests reported a musty smell and the presence of cobwebs and dust. Issues with bathroom cleanliness and stained pillowcases were mentioned, indicating a need for a more thorough cleaning routine.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded as excellent, being just a short walk from the town centre and local amenities, making it a perfect base for exploring Keswick and the surrounding areas.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with some guests finding the cottage cosy and the bed comfortable, while others noted the low bed and sharp edges, as well as a lack of support from the mattress.
Guests expressed frustration with the TV and kitchen issues, such as a dripping tap and poor utensils. The need for setting the oven clock was not intuitive. Some fixtures, like the bathroom shelf, require attention.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Cosy but spacious one bedroom Lakeland cottage, in a quiet town centre location..
Ground Floor:
Lounge: With Freeview TV, DVD Player, iPod dock and wooden floor.
Open tread stairs leading to.
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Lower Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining: With electric oven, elctric hob, microwave, fridge and slate floor.
Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: With double bed.
. All electric, gas, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot available.. Parking permit for 1 car in nearby car park. 1 small dog welcome. Visit England 3 Star.. Number 4 The Plosh is a traditional cottage in a fairly quiet location, yet only 100 yards from the town centre. This spacious one bedroom cottage is perfect for couples seeking comfortable, economically priced accommodation and a central base. It is laid out over 3 floors, with the dining/kitchen and shower room on the lower ground floor, the lounge is on the ground floor and features an ornamental fireplace, whilst the double bedroom is upstairs on the first floor. Keswick’s amenities are literally on the doorstep, including the renowned George Fisher’s outdoor shop, restaurants, pubs and many more independent shops.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
The banister has horizontal spindles with large gaps in between.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
Television was a problem, but Cottages sent someone to help very promptly. You must know before you go that the bathroom is a way from the bedroom. Lots of stairs. But if you know then that is fine, we did. The tap in the kitchen was annoying as it dripped at all times. Small thing but annoying.
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Sue Murrell
This is a nice little house, conveniently located for the town centre. Parking is in nearby car parks, with the opportunity to unload at the house, so it's ok. Unfortunately there were a lot of unsatisfactory issues, that meant it wasn't an entirely comfortable week. The TV was very poor. All channels unwatchable until I discovered the Smart TV function, but still rather hit and miss and had to watch some programmes on my phone as I couldn't get on the TV. In the kitchen there was a dripping tap, nothing to open a bottle with, no wooden spoons, rubbish knives with split plastic handles, and an unpleasant damp smell in the cupboards. It took me three days to realise that the oven and grill only work when the clock has been set! It's just not a user-friendly house. Needs to have more information about how to access basic facilities, such as TV and oven.
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Confirmed Guest
Would recommend 4 The Plosh for a couple. Downside: Bed is very low down to the floor, contained within a wooden frame which has sharp edges and caught lower shins when getting in and out - painful! On a positive note, the property is authentic, lots of character and charm of a Lakeland cottage. The Plosh is highly featured during the Lakeland Hauntings Lady Tour! The location is brilliant, a few minutes walk into the centre or the lake and a great base for Fell Walking.