Guests say
The Larches is a charming and homely cottage in a beautiful part of the Lake District, praised for its stunning gardens, spectacular views, and excellent walking opportunities from the doorstep. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy atmosphere, and unique character, with many enjoying sightings of local wildlife. While some mention dated décor, minor maintenance issues, and a steep driveway, the overall experience is positive, with many guests keen to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and comfortable, though a few reported issues such as cobwebs, spiders, and evidence of mice, as well as some greasy kitchen equipment. These concerns were not universal, with others describing the property as spotless.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to excellent walks. Guests enjoyed the peaceful village setting and easy access to Keswick and local attractions.
The cottage is described as homely and cosy, with comfortable communal areas and a welcoming atmosphere. Some guests noted issues with specific beds and the steep driveway, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is generally well-equipped, with a good kitchen, plenty of towels, books, and games. Some guests noted missing or outdated items, minor maintenance issues, and a challenging driveway, but most found the facilities met their needs.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or special touches beyond standard amenities, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A detached four bedroomed cottage in a tranquil setting on the slopes of Whinlatter forest..
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, No Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 4: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs and coal included, but guests to replace as used. Stairgate.. Terraced garden with patio areas, garden furniture, summerhouse and BBQ space. Bike store. On road parking. No smoking.
For more information visit www.lakelandbelvedere.com Visit England 4 Star.. The Larches is a four bedroomed detached cottage at Seldom Seen in Thornthwaite, a truly tranquil location. Surrounded by woodland on the slopes of Whinlatter forest the cottage is a perfect ’away from it all’ retreat with the delight of visiting red squirrels. It has the most fantastic summer house (or belvedere) with a deck at the top of its fellside garden, which has chairs, table and lighting. It has superb views across the Derwent marshes and to the distant fells. You can walk or cycle from the doorstep and sail on the lake at Bassenthwaite. There is an art gallery and coffee shop in the village and pubs, restaurants and a shop in the neighbouring village of Braithwaite and an abundance of amenities in nearby Keswick. The accommodation is upside down with the living space upstairs is 27ft long with paintings by local artists and benefits from the views towards Skiddaw and Clough Head. See the cottage’s website www.lakelandbelvedere.com for more fascinating details and photos.
Free WiFi
Bed linen & towels are provided at this property. The height of the banister/balustrade is less than 1m on the external steps and the gaps between the horizontal balcony railings are more than 10cm. Up to one dog only. There are slopes and steps surrounding this property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Great location for exploring the Lakes. Well equipped cottage with a very homely feel.
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Maxine Deakin
Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of Lake District. The Belvedere views were absolutely amazing.Stayed for a week and it felt homely, with open fire and very cosy. The art work displayed was very nice.The only one issue we encountered was the very tiny, steep driveway, we were able to park across the road.Would definitely visit this cottage again as we book several cottages a year.Thank you for lovely stay.Maxine
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Elaine Flemons
Had a great week staying at the Larches. Obviously a much loved holiday home with everything we could need. (Whinlatter even has a Parkrun!) Enjoyed cooking meals, playing games in front of the fire & exploring the area with lots of lovely walks. The house has amazing views and although didn't see any squirrels we enjoyed watching the birds and rabbits in the garden.Keswick had all we needed for shopping and a wide range of places to eat/drink out.