Guests say
Beckside House is a modern and spacious property in a beautiful, quiet location with friendly neighbours and off-road parking. While some guests were delighted with their stay, others noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance that could enhance the experience.
Several reviews mention a lack of thorough cleaning, with the presence of dust, pet hair, and unclean kitchen appliances. This suggests that cleanliness is an area needing improvement.
The property is praised for its excellent location, ideal for exploring the Lakes and nearby coastal areas and towns. The quiet setting and off-road parking are also appreciated.
The property is described as modern and homely, but some guests reported uncomfortable beds and a lack of privacy due to missing blinds, which affects the overall comfort.
Guests have reported issues with maintenance such as leaky showers and a lack of basic amenities. However, the property is recognised for its modernity and space.
The hosts' welcome with a basket of goodies reflects thoughtfulness, although it's important to note that such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Cockermouth 2.6 miles. Resting in Eaglesfield, near Cockermouth in Cumbria is Beckside House, a contemporary three-bedroom dwelling. Upon the cusp of the Lake District National Park, whilst enjoying off-road parking, a stylish interior, and flexible sleeping arrangements, the property welcomes six guests and one furry companion to relish in a countryside escape. Take advantage of the off-road parking on offer, before entering the homely living/dining room, complete with plush seating, a TV, and a dining space, to gather as a group. Locate the sleek kitchen, fully-equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, to ease your self-catered stay and help you rustle up delicious meals. If you'd prefer to dine alfresco, head outside to the private patio, and enjoy your picturesque surroundings, before returning indoors to refresh in either the ground-floor shower room, or the indulgent bathroom with a free-standing bath. When sleep calls, select between three well-appointed bedrooms, including a double, a ground-floor double, and a twin, offering flexibility for your party. Awaken to an itinerary of nature-filled activities, starting off with a tour of Wordworth House and Gardens, nurtured by the National Trust, before brushing up on your cultural knowledge at the Castlegate House Gallery. Travelling towards Bassenthwaite, enjoy an immersive trekking experience at the Alpacaly Ever After attraction, take a hike across the Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve, opt for the ideal vantage point at Bassenthwaite Lake Viewing Point, or summit Skiddaw, the sixth highest mountain in England. Keswick is also a short journey away, brimming with attractions, including Keswick Museum, Derwent Pencil Museum, the Theatre By The Lake, showcasing a range of events, and Derwentwater for the perfect canoeing opportunities. Take to Cumbria with Beckside House as your base.
Despite being only 13 miles from Keswick, the sleepy agricultural market town of Cockermouth is located in the peaceful northwest region of the Lake District. The National Trust presently operates Wordsworth's Georgian family home on the main street, which is a well-liked tourist destination. The town is well-known for being the birthplace of both Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) and William Wordsworth. Cockermouth has a nice selection of stores, bars, and restaurants, but (obviously) the area's major draw is the stunning scenery and fantastic hiking in the northern lakes, including Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water, and Derwent Water.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with free-standing bath, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Underfloor heating with air source heat pumps.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Rear garden with patio and furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
Note: There are steps to the exterior of the property.
Note: This property has a ramp up to the back door and a shower suitable for any guests with mobility issues.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (8)
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Nigel
Lovely and clean. Owner pop over with a fire stick so nothing to much trouble for them would definitely go back.
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Jamie
Poorly equipped with miss-matched cutlery, few plates, bowls, mugs etc. just enough for the amount of people which isnât great! Most importantly no blind or curtain on widow in the double bedroom upstairs- the neighbours over the road could literally watch us sleeping (it is a velux window that is below the height of the over road neighbours bedroom so they can literally look down into the room)!!!! Not to mention having nothing to block the light when we were trying to sleep! The upstairs shower is duct taped to the floor so very wobbly and the downstairs shower leaks into the hallway to a huge extent and as it is tiled flooring makes a huge safety issue- our children slipped a couple of times despite us mopping after every shower. The double bed upstairs is also very uncomfortable and lumpy! The owners clearly do not care about the property or about the comfort of the people staying there, itâs a shame as the layout is great and lovely location. Also the property was not in a clean state when we arrived. There was so so much dog hair from previous stays- there were literally hair balls in the corners of the living room and we had to retrieve a toy from under the sofa- I wish we left it there as it was covered in dust and hair! There was cutlery in the draw that still had oil and what we think was honey on so we then had to wash everything to make sure it was clean enough to use. Sorry, we cannot recommend this property and hope Sykes contact the owner regarding the lack of privacy/ blinds in the double room upstairs as well as the safety issues regarding both showers.
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Adrian
It was a lovely village to stay in. We did find the oven /microwave and fridge not very clean. The shower in the downstairs bathroom when using the top shower head causes the water to go out under the door into the hallway. In the kitchen there was little cutlery 4 forks and 1 dessert spoon between 6 of us. The patio door (left side) key when used to unlock had snapped. Being a dog owner I found it surprising there were no gate/fence around the property to keep the dog in. A blind in the upstairs double bedroom would also benefit from a blind in the velux window. Also had trouble connecting to the WIFI password was incorrect when enter from the back of the router and there were a couple passwords written in the comment book which we struggled to read if some where capital letters/numbers. We tried to call mobile number thats was left which was not recognised. I think if these little things were addressed it would have been a more pleasurable stay.