Guests say
Beckwood is a well-received cottage in Cumbria, praised for its stunning views, spaciousness, and suitability for large groups and dogs. The property's location offers tranquility and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and enclosed garden, making it a homely choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Most guests found Beckwood clean and comfortable, though a few noted areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as windows and kitchen appliances. The property was generally well-maintained, but attention to detail in cleaning was suggested.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful surroundings, quiet setting, and proximity to local attractions like Keswick and Ullswater. The scenic views and wildlife add to the charm of Beckwood's location.
Guests found the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and a large garden. However, some mentioned that the sofas were a bit soft and the mattresses could be more comfortable, slightly affecting the overall comfort level.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there were several mentions of maintenance issues such as problematic heating, leaky showers, and temperamental appliances. While the facilities met most needs, there is room for improvement in maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Beckwood is a charming attached barn conversion near Keswick and Ullswater in the Lake District. This beautiful stone-built barn has been renovated throughout and enjoys stunning views of Blencathra and the Dodds. The cottage is large enough for a group or an extended family, with the ground floor boasting a contemporary kitchen with a range cooker and Belfast pot sink, perfect for preparing home-cooked meals, giving way to a large conservatory diner with floor to ceiling windows, where guests can enjoy spectacular views of the fell as they dine or socialise. The downstairs flooring is a mix of slate and polished oak, both with underfloor heating throughout, housing a welcoming lounge with sofas, recessed lighting, a flatscreen TV, and a toasty woodburning stove. There is a double bedroom on the ground floor as well as a cloakroom with WC, utility room with washer/dryer and porch. Upstairs you'll find a master bedroom with a super king size bed, balcony, dressing room and en suite, as well as two twin bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom with a roll top bath and walk-in shower. The semi-enclosed back garden backs on to open pastures where sheep or ponies may wander. The garden is made up of a lawn with borders and also features a covered patio area with garden furniture and exceptional views. Beckwood is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Lake District and for enjoying quality time with family and friends in comfortable surroundings. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1066762, together sleeping 10 guests.
Keswick is a bustling town in the heart of the Lake District, home to several shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as attractions including the Theatre by the Lake, the Pencil Museum, and Derwentwater nearby. Borrowdale Valley is also in distance, whilst must-see Lake District attractions await at Skiddaw, Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery, Bassenthwaite Lake, and the Lake District Wildlife Park.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 2 x twins.
Bathroom with roll top bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Electric rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil fired underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
flat screen TV with Freeview, CD/DVD Player WiFi.
Electric included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Lawned garden with patio and furniture & a shared lawn.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 9.1 miles, pub 1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Brougham Castle
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (36)
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Emma
We thought we were the only property but turns out we were attached to a smaller rental property. Inside the property is large, spacious and well presented - the communal areas are perfect for large groups. The kitchen is well catered for and the utility room was well used as we had typically British weather. As the bedrooms of the larger property sit over the smaller property there is a problem with noise. Not sure how this can be overcome as it is an old property - maybe thicker underlay on the carpets? The bedrooms were an excellent size and well presented but all of us suffered from interrupted sleep due to uncomfortable mattresses. There is WiFi in the property which is very intermittent - it would be helpful to have more information on the local area (walks etc) so you are not so reliant on the WiFi. Overall, we had a lovely stay at the property.
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Emma
We thought we were the only property but turns out we were attached to a smaller rental property. Inside the property is large, spacious and well presented - the communal areas are perfect for large groups. The kitchen is well catered for and the utility room was well used as we had typically British weather. As the bedrooms of the larger property sit over the smaller property there is a problem with noise. Not sure how this can be overcome as it is an old property - maybe thicker underlay on the carpets? The bedrooms were an excellent size and well presented but all of us suffered from interrupted sleep due to uncomfortable mattresses. There is WiFi in the property which is very intermittent - it would be helpful to have more information on the local area (walks etc) so you are not so reliant on the WiFi. Overall, we had a lovely stay at the property.
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Nigel
The garden was great, once we were the only occupants of the two cottages, as we could close the gate and the dogs could go out, albeit still accompanied, and roam further. The only issue outside was that the grass could have been cut. The property itself was cleaned to a satisfactory level and comfortable but we had an issue with the hot water (we had none, and neither did next door) and a leak on the main bathroom toilet. We had plumbers out on three occasions to try and sort both issues. Hopefully this has now been resolved and there will be plenty of hot water for future holiday makers. The owner was extremely apologetic and did get on the case straight away, so thank you for that.