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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Sky TV
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
31 Customer Reviews
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"Hi, we would like to say what a wonderful time we had at Ashness house, superb location and fantastic stay."
We will certainly use and recommend your property
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"Dated in some areas Smell from shower which required cleaning mould on shower ceiling Good location near to town"
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"The property is a little bit tired- a leaking radiator in the hall, broken spindle on the stairs, mould in the main bathroom etc."
The bath needed cleaning again before it could be used. It’s in a great location, nice walk to the town centre and derwentwater. The property has no outside space which is a shame but has loads of indoor space. There are a LOT of stairs! They have kindly provided lots of books and games which is a bonus. As a result of the location parking is a challenge, particularly at weekends. There is on street parking next to the house but it is in high demand due to the high numbers of b&bs around.
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"The only complaint we had was the lack of external bins."
One refuse bin for a house which sleeps 8 people is not sufficient. No recycling bin which would have been very useful. A second point relates to the check-in time of 5pm which is very late compared to other cottage providers. I understood this during COVID times when extra cleaning time was allocated but this shouldn’t be the case anymore. Allowing access from 3pm on day of arrival is pretty standard now.
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"Ashness house is in an ideal position to walk into Keswick town or down to Derwent water and Hope gardens ."
As the weather was wet all last week this was a real help. The house was very comfortable and excellently equipped - especially the kitchen . The grandchildren appreciated the board games thoughtfully available . Only complaint is lack of a recycycling bin nearer than the bins in the town car park .
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"Great house in the town parking fine great place thanks"
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"Great central location, good facilities."
We are regular visitors to Ashness House and have already booked again for next year.
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"Had a lovely couple of days staying in Ashness House."
Location is perfect with a 5 min walk into Keswick / Fitz Park. Comfy beds and the showers were perfect. Would definitely stay here again. For the owner - there is a fault in the radiator in the bedroom with the en suite. When the radiator is turned off the heating still blasts through.
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"We were over the moon with this property, the proximity to town is brilliant, the house itself is brilliant for a group, the bedrooms were big and comfy."
Overall would definitely recommend!
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"We have stayed here several times and it really is our home from home."
We love it here.
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"Great house thanks"
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"Excellently situated."
Beautifully furnished and equipped. Very clean and comfortable. Loved it.
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"Ashness House was ideal for a family holiday."
Contains absolutely everything you need and good quality items throughout. Parking nearby is almost impossible if you visit during school holiday time. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
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"A lovely house and very special place to stay."
Located right in the centre of Keswick and walkable to shops and restaurants as well as beautiful Derwent Water. There was space for everyone, with two living spaces and good size bedrooms as well as a bright and well-equipped kitchen.
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"Another great stay at this property."
We’re booked in again later in the year and are already checking dates for 2024.
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"Well equipped house which is decorated to a high standard."
We had a problem with the locks but it was sorted out quickly and efficiently. Would be good to have a recycling bin at the property as we had to carry it to the recycling station. Sadly we had to go home a day early because of the train strike. Otherwise a lovely week.
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"Another great week at this property."
Central location, spacious and well equipped for what we need. Already booked again to go back.
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"Another great stay at this property - already booked it again twice for 2023."
Right in the centre of Keswick with all the space we need.
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"As a group of friends we have visited this property many times and always find it comfortable and well appointed."
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"Well maintained property, well furnished."
Excellent kitchen. There was a problem with the 'Spare set of keys' as the Yale type key did not fit the front door. We were lucky not to be locked out in the rain when we discovered this problem, as we had put the original set back in the keysafe. That apart, it was a lovely holiday in an excellent town house.
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"Lovely property a short walk from the town centre or to parks and footpaths - about 10 minutes or so to the lakeside avoiding town centre."
Quiet street - usually able to find a parking space nearby. Spotlessly clean. TV in kitchen and living room helped when you have a large group with conflicting needs! High standard of fixtures, fittings and accessories (lovely Emma Bridgewater crockery for example). Ample space for our group of 6. Just to let dog owners know - they have to sleep downstairs in the kitchen (our dog did cope but is used to sleeping with us usually). Also, there is no outside space (eg yard or garden) so you have to take them a short walk so they can 'relieve' themselves, so we had a bit of a rush in a morning to get him to a suitable area as it is all housing and streets, and a few minutes to a grassy space.
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"Great location, some nice additional touches, well furnished kitchen plenty of utensils."
Beds nice and comfy, no issues at all.
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"We found Ashness House to be in an excellent location."
It is just 5 minutes to the shops at the top of the centre of Keswick. The views from some of the windows are stunning and when we were there there was snow too! The heating is excellent as well as the constant hot water which is great after a long,cold walk out! A small point was that we expected washing up liquid,spare bin liners and a washing up brush and this had been mentioned by previous people in the guest book.We had to buy all these and dishwasher tablets too.Perhaps it was a Covid thing....? The pillows are rather too bulky for a comfortable night’s sleep...at least two of our party found that.We bought some more comfortable ones. Also the lounge is smaller in reality compared to the photo online. You cannot really comfortably fit 8 people in there for some time. The kitchen is well equipped mostly but our chef(who cooked every day) said the cooker was far from easy to manage. The kids’ room up the top of the house was adored and our granddaughters were very happy. The beds are all very comfortable. I tripped over the little step up to the big toilet downstairs. Just watch out! The hallway is rather cold. All in all, we loved our stay and we enjoyed the family room downstairs. It is worth mentioning that it looks like the table can be extended to 8 places but there were only 5 adults and 2 children so we coped as it was. Thanks very much.
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"Really enjoyed our stay, warm ,comfy and very clean house, had everything we needed."
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"We enjoyed a lovely week in this very well equipped property."
Everything you need has been provided. Comfortable and well presented in good location. Would definately like to return next year.
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"Ashness house is an excellent property with good facilities."
Parking nearby can be quite difficult at times, but apart from that the house is well appointed and the location is great for Keswick Town Centre and for walking the Northern Lakeland Fells.
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"It would be a good idea to have a small dustpan and brush under the stairs so that guests can use it."
Also a lot of the knobs on the wardrobes need replacing. Only little things but important I think.
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"I stayed at Ashness House for week August Bank Holiday with 85yr old mother and 6 other family members and the dog."
It was perfect. There were so many little hidden touches- oven gloves, aprons, DVDs, games, maps, even flasks etc. The location is great-5min walk to keswick centre. The street parking can be a bit tricky but we managed to get spaces outside the house. Loved it.
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"Perfect location, with easy walk into town, with plenty of street parking."
The ground floor area of the property was cold and draughty, this was not helped by having no draught proof seal around the front entrance door. You could see daylight through the gap and the door rattled when windy, especially at night. This kept us awake initially, thinking someone was trying to open the door.
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"The standard of equipment and furnishings were the best we have experienced in a holiday let."
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"Very well equipped and lovely property."
Finished to a fantastic standard and brilliant location too.
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Summary
- Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x third-floor twin
- Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
- First-floor snug
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky Q, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- There is free on street parking available outside the property and on surrounding streets, this is based on a first come first serve basis
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
The property
Resting just a gentle stroll away from the hustle and bustle of Keswick town centre is this contemporary townhouse, Ashness House.
Lovingly restored with all the comforts of a home, the property is an ideal choice for family and friends to come together to enjoy the attractions of the North Lakes, with a number of scenic walks and rambles from the door.
Set over three floors, you enter into a hallway where you can leave your muddy boots behind before finding the kitchen.
Equipped to a quality standard, you will have no trouble whipping up a sumptuous feast with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave and a fridge/freezer on hand, while the adjacent dining table will suit all your entertaining needs.
There is also a small sitting area where you can break away from the group to enjoy a private read or take some time to reflect on the holiday so far.
Moving through the house, the first floor plays host to a more sociable lounge with seating for up to six people and TV with Sky Q box, perfect for a movie night or to simply catch up on your favourite programmes.
Take your pick from the four bedrooms which are spread out throughout the property, with the first floor offering a king-size room with en-suite shower, the second-floor offering a king-size and a cosy twin, whilst the third floor has steep stairs leading to a further twin with views over Keswick.
Furnishings, colours schemes and fabrics throughout are of a high quality, with neutral colours giving a warm and relaxing atmosphere.
With excellent amenities in the town, including a theatre, a park with a miniature golf course and tennis, plus even a pencil museum, it has all you could want to entertain all ages, and guests may even choose to leave their cars behind and take advantage of this superb walking location.
Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or hire a boat and enjoy a relaxing sail across the water.
In other directions are the towns of Grasmere, Ambleside and Windermere, making this a great base from which to explore the Lakes.
Bring loved ones together and make memories at this charming Lake District townhouse.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
KESWICK
Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.
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.
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