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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Central Keswick
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Keswick

With a stay at this cottage in Keswick, you'll be in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Lodore Falls and Castlerigg Stone Circle. .This cottage is 14 mi (22.5 km) from Ullswater and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Keswick Climbing Wall.

What's nearby

  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Derwentwater - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yonder - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬2 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shelley Cottage - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

If you're seeking a special property with the 'wow' factor look no further than Shelley's Cottage. This two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, property of historical interest has been sympathetically refurbished to an exceptional standard with attention to detail throughout.

There is so much to love about this quaint characterful cottage where new and old blend seamlessly, and given the links to one of the most celebrated Romantic Poets of that era, Percy Shelley, the cottage would be an excellent choice for a romantic getaway, but also serves well family holidays or walkers looking for a convenient base to explore the area.

As you enter the cottage you will find yourself in the impressive hallway, with umbrella stand and space for coats and boots, and first impressions are sure to be positive!

The brand new modern kitchen in cool blue tones will certainly tempt you to cook and dine in during your visit. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of cookware, crockery and glassware, and is fitted with an under counter fridge, dishwasher, integrated microwave, electric hob, oven, plenty of cupboard space, and a stunning butlers sink. Essentials are paired with indulgent extras such as a Nespresso coffee machine and a wine cooler.

The delightful living room has a comfortable two seater fabric sofa, window bench, and two easy chairs positioned around the wall mounted Smart TV, and a lovely reading corner in the nook next to the window where you can take a moment to gaze over the fell views. The room is impeccably decorated with quality furniture and beautiful co-ordinating colours and fabrics for a homely feel.

The luxurious bathroom with marble tile has excellent fixtures and fittings, and features a Victorian style bath with shower over, double sinks and plenty of storage.

Downstairs there is a second WC and stunning marble sink in keeping with the style of the cottage. The two bedrooms, one king and one twin, are both positioned to the back of the cottage and each have bespoke beds dressed in crisp white luxury linen and towels. There are beams and some lower clearances downstairs as you will find in period buildings.

The multi-functional private gardens are equally as impressive as the cottage. There is a raised patio area with table and chairs perfect for alfresco dining amongst the fells. The garden is lovingly maintained and the extensive outdoor space a huge bonus for a property within walking distance of Keswick town centre. There is even a lovely Summer house in a peaceful corner of the garden where guests could easily escape the everyday and spend an afternoon of quiet bliss. But don't be fooled, the garden doesn't end there! There is a pathway to discover at the bottom of the garden to uncover the ‘Secret Garden' beyond. Walk through the archway in the Beech tree hedge and down the gravelled pathway to a rejuvenated Greenhouse. It has been transformed into a fabulous private space for alfresco drinks under the grape vines.

The house boasts fabulous open views of the fells and feels very private, yet is only a 15 minute walk from Keswick town centre.

Guests will not need to worry about parking as there are 2 car parking spaces (one on the gravel driveway, and a second space inside the private garage - also suitable for bike storage)

We advise that children and pets are supervised while enjoying the garden facilities as there is a small frog pond.

Keswick offers plenty of options to keep you occupied during your stay. For walkers the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trial which starts next to the Keswick Leisure centre is a 5 kilometre (10 kilometre there and back) walk along what was once a railway track. It offers beautiful views and is a multi-user trial suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs and mobility scooters. If you fancy something with a little more elevation and spectacular views, Latrigg and Walla Crag can be reached from your doorstep, and you can even tick off some Wainwrights! 10 minutes out of Keswick is Whinlatter forest, which offers a huge selection of walks and outdoor activities.

Keswick itself offers lots of amenities, from shops to cafés, pubs to theatres, you will be spoilt for choice.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 108 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Shelley Cottage - a house that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Georgie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful cottage , in a beautiful part of the country, lakes and mountains literally on the door step.The cottage has everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Bedrooms smell musty, as below ground level. Patio area and furniture dirty and Summerhouse not cleaned-floors filthy.We heard rats in the house in the early hours and left early.Description says enclosed garden, but does not say that access to the garden is via the front door around the side. Dogs have to be taken around on lead as drive at front is open onto a busy road. This may be ok but when you are doing this in the dark and rain it is not fun….and we paid more thinking the garden was enclosed and accessible safely from property! There is also a gap in fence which enables a dog to get through to next door-as we found out! Overall the property needs some TLC-dead conifers in hanging baskets/ no spare kitchen cupboard space/ little space for wet coats etc to dry/ downstairs where bedrooms are damp and musty smell. Cleaners had used overpowering odours to mask, but these were awful. Left windows open entire time. De-humidifier supplied downstairs! This was a birthday stay and we were beyond disappointed-descriptions not truthful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic cottage in a great location

Gorgeous cottage with fantastic views from the rear garden. Great location in Keswick, only a 10 minute walk to the town center. The cottage was spotless and had everything needed for my stay. Highly recommended and will be booking again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful characteristic cottage

10/10! We had a lovely stay at this cottage which is immaculately clean and decorated beautifully. The cottage is very cosy and in a fantastic location with a lovely garden and views of the surrounding fells. The beds were very comfortable and we will definitely be returning. Communication with the owner was very easy and stress free and any questions we had were responded to very quickly. Thankyou for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022