Guests say
Guests have praised The Paddock for its excellent location in Keswick, spacious and well-equipped accommodation, and the bonus of en-suite rooms. The property is ideal for large groups, offering ample parking and a hot tub. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience was highly regarded, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the property to be clean and well-presented. However, a few mentioned the need for more thorough cleaning in some bathrooms and issues with a vacuum cleaner, which slightly affected the overall cleanliness perception.
The location is consistently praised for being close to the town centre, restaurants, and beautiful landscapes, making it ideal for both relaxation and exploration. The convenience of the location contributed to the high score.
Guests were pleased with the comfortable furnishings, ample space, and the number of en-suite rooms. The presence of two sitting rooms and comfortable beds added to the overall comfort of the stay.
The property is well-equipped with a stocked kitchen, hot tub, and Wi-Fi, although some guests suggested improvements such as better outdoor lighting and Wi-Fi boosters. Maintenance issues like broken toilet seats and door locks were noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Tucked away in the popular town of Keswick, Cumbria, is this impressive, eight-bedroom holiday home, The Paddock. Benefitting from en-suite bedrooms, and an enviable position at the heart of the Lake District National Park, The Paddock welcomes seventeen guests, ideal for a large family or group of friends seeking a memorable getaway in Cumbria. Enter your new dwelling to be impressed by the inviting sitting room, perfect for taking the weight off your feet and delighting some light entertainment after a long day. Allow your other half to get to grips with a superb array of appliances in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to rustle up culinary delights for the whole family. Take a dip in the bubbling hot tub to soothe your tired legs or escape to your chosen bedroom to unwind with a warm shower before curling up in a sumptuous double, twin or in the family room, dozing off in preparation for another day of adventure. If you can tear yourself away, head into the centre of Keswick where you’ll find all your local amenities, including a shop for stocking up on the essentials and a pub, ideal for delighting in some hearty grub; explore the fun-filled Puzzling Place, saviour a leisurely stroll along the River Great or tour the Derwent Pencil and Keswick Museum, home to a range of fascinating exhibits. Lace up your walking boots and head out on the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, admiring your picturesque setting as you able amongst the rolling hills and scenic countryside or spend the day at Derwentwater, home to a variety of watersporting opportunities and Lodor Falls. With the challenging peaks of Skiddaw, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike all within accessible reach, in addition to the popular destinations of Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere all nearby, there is so much to explore. Experience an unforgettable holiday experience in the Lake District, with a stay at The Paddock.
The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.
Accommodation
Eight bedrooms: First Floor - 4 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with a double and single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground Floor - 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and 1 x king.
Main living room with Smart TV.
Second living room with TV.
Dining room, ground floor W/C.
Central heating.
3x Electric ovens and 5 ring hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two, off road parking spaces, free on street parking and off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, summer house, furniture and 8 seater hot tub.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Additional pets allowed on request at a charge of £30 per pet, pets not allowed on furniture or in beds.
Please note the ground floor king size bedroom is compact with limited space around the bed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.2 miles, lake 0.8 miles.
No hen/stag or similar.
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.
Please note: bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 4 nights and the owner cannot accommodate check in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (16)
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Jacqui
The location was excellent, easy to park and a few minutes into the town centre. There were 13 of us and the photos donât do justice to the size of the accommodation, especially the bedroom size and comfort. The house was clean and towels, bedding and toiletries were all lovely. The kitchen was very well provisioned including dishwasher and washing machine tablets. If we had any queries, Sarah responded immediately and resolved any issues, either sending the maintenance man or sourcing suggested new equipment. Hot tub was a bonus and also clean and very welcoming after a days activity. The only slight let down (having teens with us) was the wi-fi but I think there was a fault on the line that could be resolved. Thank you for a great stay, I have already recommended and would definitely stay here again.
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Christina
Great for walkers, shoppers and foodies alike. We will be visiting again and would highly recommend it to anyone. A big thank you to Sarah the host for all her help. Wonderful communication with no problem to big.
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TRACEY
elderly parents who have limited walking abilities. The location was great as close to the town with plenty of Restaurants, Bars and shops. Fitz park across the road from the house was great to walk with our dogs. The house has 8 no. bedrooms and the beds all very comfortable. The towels and bed linen all good quality, 3no. bedrooms did not have TVs or the Tv didnât work. There was no pillow protection, Bedroom 1 had stains on blanket. The kitchen had plenty of cooking and eating equipment. Thereâs 2 good size lounges that had plenty seating and a great dining room. Unfortunately the hoover didnât hoover very well and no there was no bucket to wash the floors. Some of the bathrooms needed a little more cleaning as there was mould. We had 2no. en-suite bathrooms with wonky, broken toilet seats. The 2no. ground floor bedrooms did not really work for our elderly parents as one bedroom had a en-suite, the access around the bed to the bathroom was very small, there was no wardrobe. The other ground floor bedroom had a nice big bed but no en-suite, this bedroom had the only external rear door to the garden, we had a few problems with the door lock. There was no rear door Mat to walk out to the garden. The front door was also a little difficult to unlock at times. Thereâs a small terrace garden with a hot tub, a summer house, 4no. chairs and a coffee table. We would have liked more seating in the garden as there was very little space for us all. We did enjoy our stay in Keswick, however I think the house didnât really work for our family.