Guests say
Harriet's Hideaway is a cosy cottage in a peaceful location near Keswick and Whinlatter Forest, ideal for walkers and those seeking a tranquil retreat. Guests praise its spaciousness, comfortable living areas, excellent Wi-Fi, and direct access to scenic walks. The property is well-equipped for self-catering and offers easy access to local amenities and attractions. While some guests noted issues with cleanliness and minor maintenance, the overall experience is positive, with many visitors keen to return.
Several guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but a notable number mentioned the need for a deeper clean, particularly in the kitchen and with cobwebs. Cleanliness was the most frequently cited area for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Keswick, Whinlatter Forest, and excellent walking routes. Guests appreciated the peaceful setting and easy access to local attractions.
Most guests found the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, with good-sized bedrooms and comfy sofas. A few mentioned issues such as a cool back bedroom and awkward bathroom fittings, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with kitchen essentials, a washing machine, smart TV, and strong Wi-Fi. Some guests noted a lack of cleaning products and minor maintenance issues, but facilities generally met expectations.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
With views of Skiddaw and the beginning of the Helvellyn range this mid-terraced cottage besides Whinlatter Forest has amazing walks from just outside the front door..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Superfast fibre Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Sitting-out area with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 1 car; shared area for a further car is available. No smoking.. Harriet’s Hideaway is one of the six Pine Vale cottages in Seldom Seen, converted from a former water driven saw mill, dating back to the 1700’s. Situated at the foot of the beautiful Seldom Seen ravine, right next to the mountain stream Coombe Beck, in the village of Thornthwaite, this compact mid-terraced holiday cottage with small kitchen/ dining area but good sized lounge and bedrooms lies just three miles west of Keswick, a truly idyllic location with views across to Skiddaw in one direction and the beginning of the Helvellyn range in the other. The cottage benefits from two double bedrooms and feels like the perfect home from home; additionally there are also chairs outside the front to be able to sit and relax. The area is great for both walking and cycling and lies on the lower slopes of Whinlatter, with many forest trails and mountain bike tracks. There is a gallery and tea room 100 yards from the cottage (open throughout the year apart from January) and a shop, pubs and restaurants are one mile away in the village of Braithwaite. The vibrant market town of Keswick has a wealth of amenities, a total contrast to the peace and tranquillity at Harriet’s Hideaway. Note those with limited mobility may find the stairs a little steep.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (25)
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Tina
Although the information stated a private bench there was not one, the picture shows a bench but that belongs to the house next door. There was a stack of chairs but nowhere to put them as you park directly in front of the door so there is no outdoor space to speak of. That said, there's plenty of outdoor space in the Lake District, oodles of it. The cottage is lovely but mind the stairs, I fell down them and broke my foot. Luckily it was as we were packing up so I'd had a lovely holiday first. Apologies to the owners as we didn't empty the fridge, kinda forgot about that what with the whole falling down the stairs malarkey.
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Confirmed Guest
Great spot , nice cottage , would definitely book again
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Confirmed Guest
Fantastic little cottage, everything we needed, definitely go again :)