Guests say
Lealholme is a well-received cottage in a peaceful village, praised for its comfortable beds, great shower, and proximity to a friendly local pub. The enclosed grass area is appreciated by dog owners, and the location is ideal for exploring Keswick and the Lake District. Some guests noted the property could benefit from a bit of refurbishment and maintenance.
The cottage is generally found to be clean and comfortable by guests. However, one review mentioned a dirty blind, which suggests room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to a local pub, and ease of access to Keswick and walking areas. The presence of a farm nearby with occasional smells is noted but does not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback on location.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, contributing to a positive rating for comfort. However, some guests experienced issues with heating and the woodburner, which suggests that comfort could be further enhanced.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciate the off-street parking. However, there are several mentions of the need for TLC, a broken blind, and a suggestion for an upgraded TV, indicating that the facilities and maintenance could be improved.
While guests have expressed satisfaction with the amenities provided, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
For those who are looking to unwind in simple village life, Lealholme offers you just that and a little bit more.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Telephone. . Lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. Prominently looking over the village green, and within touching distance of the Skiddaw massif, this link detached property is in the perfect location to explore the north western fells of the Lake District. Located in the heart of the village, with the village farm adjacent, the property offers access onto miles of quiet footpaths and local fells including little-known routes up Skiddaw and the back of the Blencathra massif. The beautiful beck, with its resident ducks, flows through the village and provides a great place for kids and dogs to cool off on warm days. The property is also only a few miles away from the historic market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, which can both be easily accessed by bus, and offer a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants.
Lealholme provides spacious and comfortable, single-storey accommodation, and has the added benefit of level access and wide doors. Tastefully decorated throughout, and with an enclosed garden, with double wrought iron gates, which provides parking and makes the perfect sun trap to sit and relax, perhaps whilst enjoying a purchase from the Lakes Distillery just down the road! The well-equipped, contemporary kitchen has slate tiled floors, Denby crockery, quality cutlery and utensils and an alcove, complete with a large electric range cooker. This fully central heated home from home, offers a large comfortable living/dining room with original pitch pine panelling, stone mullioned and sash windows offers a cosy and welcoming environment, complete with a wood burner. Lealholme also boasts a large walk-in shower with a Softstone base and a double shower head.
The village is situated in the north of the Lake District National Park, and is also just a short drive to Carlisle and the Scottish borders - it couldn’t be easier to explore the area. Bassenthwaite is a real community village which hosts an annual duck race, frequent pub quizzes and a vibrant, active local church arranging village fates, sports days and even Morris dancing. This beautiful cottage is just over a mile away from Bassenthwaite Lake, where fishing and sailing are available, or for nature lovers a walk up to the osprey viewpoints is well worth the effort. The property is ideally located for cyclists, with rides including the C2C and Cumbria Way routes, along with off-road trails at nearby Whinlatter Forest. However you choose to spend your stay, this is a perfect location to make the most of the Lake District. There is a dog-friendly, village pub serving food, just a short walk away, whilst Armathwaite Hall hotel and spa, Ravenstone lodge and Castle Inn all provide alternatives within 2 miles. Beach 18 miles. Shop ½ mile (seasonal) or 7 miles (open all year), pub 200 yards, restaurant 1¾ miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (15)
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Julie Peck
The cottage is in a lovely little village facing the village green which is visited by a couple of ducks on a daily basis. There is a farm shed next to the cottage and the smell from it was quite bad some days. Not sure I’d want to sit outside even if the weather was good. The village is quiet overall with the exception of farm vehicles and those of locals. There is a lovely, friendly pub (The Sun Inn) a few minutes walk away and Bassenthwaite Station (cafe on an old steam train) a few minutes drive away and both are fully recommended. You do need to book both as they are popular.The cottage itself is comfortable but really needs some TLC. The blind in one bedroom was broken and very dirty and most rooms had noticeable damp and damaged paintwork. The heating was very intermittent going off quite early during the day and in the evening. There is a woodburner in the living room but we struggled to get it to stay lit. The driveway is very narrow. We just managed to get our car through the gates. On the positive side, the beds were comfortable and the shower was amazing.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage in a quiet location with off street parking and enclosed grass area which was perfect for the dog. Well equipped kitchen with useful cleaning products provided. Great shower. The Sun Inn is just a few minutes walk away. Very welcoming, dog friendly with great menu.
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Confirmed Guest
Cosy cottage. Well equipped..