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15 The Plosh

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Soak up the warmth from the open fire in this cosy 200 year old traditional miners cottage
  • Just a few minutes walk from the centre of Keswick, a bustling market town
  • Bring your four legged friends on holiday and explore the likes of Derwentwater, Borrowdale Valley and Whinlatter Forest
Property code: SZ010

Fabulously cosy and stylishly finished this cottage is perfect for sociable getaways, enjoy time in the Adventure Capital of England before getting all snug back at this bolthole.

Keswick is a top dog destination for exploring the Lake District National Park, and where better to rest your paws than this cosy property. Sleeping four humans and two hounds, you’ll soon be taking to the beautiful shores of Derwentwater for cruises, sailing and water sports, or meandering along the various footpaths leading deep into Whinlatter Forest. Refuel with a tasty pub lunch or pack a picnic to keep your energy levels up as you explore, and when the day is done, light the fire and snuggle up in comfort.

Beneath the charming exterior of this traditional miners cottage is a living space decorated in soothing colours, making the rustic beams and open fire all the more homely. Your morning coffee is a treat when curled up on the sofas, and at breakfast time, the table is a sociable spot for dining as a group – don’t forget to share with Fido! There’s a kitchen equipped with all the necessities for cooking up feasts, and completing the ground floor is a shower room. A winding set of spiral stairs lead up to two elegant bedrooms and another shower room, a sanctuary when you are weary from your adventures. Your outside space is brilliant for an evening glass of wine but may not be secure for the most determined of hounds who are keen to follow a scent.

Seasoned hill-climbers and gentle amblers alike will delight in the opportunities available across the stunning countryside. Board a traditional launch on Derwentwater and disembark somewhere new such as Hawse End to tackle the Catbells. Hop in the car and park close to the foothills of Skiddaw (5.5 miles away), preparing to scale to the summit to soak up the views. Bassenthwaite Lake, Buttermere and Ullswater are also captivating within 15.5 miles.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin which can be made up as a king-size on request
  • 2 shower rooms
  • Electric oven with ceramic hob, microwave, under-counter fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Open fire - logs not included
  • TV/DVD
  • Towels not provided
  • Enclosed yard but this may not be completely secure for more agile/determined dogs
  • Off-road parking for one car
  • Bike storage available
  • Shops, restaurants and pubs within 1 mile
  • Internal spiral staircase to first floor (may not be suitable for children or some adults) Additional external concrete staircase outside the front door leads to double bedroom
  • Travel cot available on request - provide own linen. Please note bedrooms are small so there is limited space for the cot
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Katy 29th December 2023

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We stayed at 15 The Plosh over new year 23/24. We loved its proximity to the lake and the town with so much to do from the door. We had everything we needed in the house. It is on the right side, so if people and traffic right by the windows would put you off, do not book this. It didn't bother us at all. Lovely and cosy and you get used to the spiRead moreral stairs after a couple of trips up and down it! Great stay, thank you. Hide

Reviewed by John 22nd December 2023

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A great little cottage in the perfect location to explore the Lake District.

Reviewed by Mark 5th November 2023

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Reviewed by Melanie 25th October 2023

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What a delightful little cottage in the most perfect location. A 1 minute walk from the front door into the heart of Keswick. Shops, pubs, restaurants, supermarkets - everything you could want. Easy access to lots of circular walks from your front door. Comfy, cosy with great character. Although small, it didn't feel crowded, even with 2 teenage soRead morens. We loved the spiral stairs, they are tight! We bought our own firewood and enjoyed having real fire. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 14th July 2023

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Beautiful cottage. Really comfy beds Spiral staircase difficult for older people. Uncomfortable sofas. Fantastic location with parking for two cars if youre clever.

Reviewed by Julie 30th June 2023

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Had a brilliant weekend staying in this cottage. Parking and an enclosed area for the dog, and right in the heart of Keswick to explore the local shops and pubs, and 5 minutes walk to the lake. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Linda 23rd June 2023

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Quaint cottage in excellent location

Reviewed by Andrea 9th June 2023

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Location, carparking and outdoor space great. We're a party of two, four people would struggle very small seating area just fit both of us. The spiral staircase is dangerous, I'm fairly small and really struggled to get round the very tight spiral and it feels loose. Both showers are exceptionally small. Fairly clean but the carpets and soft furnisRead morehings need either a good deep clean or replacement including throws/cushions. Very disappointing for 930, we won't be back or recommending to others Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Marilyn 28th April 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage in a very central position with it's own parking space too which was an added bonus. Very welcoming and well equipped, Enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Brian 14th April 2023

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Cottage was ideally placed, beds were comfotable. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Pete 10th April 2023

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Lovely cottage in a lovely part of Keswick. We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was only a couple of minutes walk from the centre of Keswick and we had some lovely walks to Derwentwater. The cottage was clean, really cosy, and the beds were comfy. The spiral staircase was pretty steep so could be an issue for the very young or old, or over enthRead moreusiastic dogs that try to climb the stairs (they're not allowed upstairs). There are some outside stairs to the bedroom though. Hide

Reviewed by Derek 6th April 2023

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Excellent location, 5 minute walk to the lake and all amenities in the centre of town. Comfortable cottage and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Amy 4th November 2022

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Lovely cottage and perfect location for Keswick. The only down side is we felt the place needed a very good clean. Would recommend as such a cosy little cottage, however, would only recommend if I knew I knew more attention to cleaning would be done.

Reviewed by Robert 7th October 2022

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Very handy for town and lake. Comfy with parking.

Reviewed by Marcus 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by Judith 16th September 2022

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Reviewed by Chris 9th September 2022

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Really nice stay, excellent location.

Reviewed by Sheila 19th August 2022

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Excellent location. Lovely courtyard / garden area with plenty of furniture to sit in. A lovely home that has a welcoming feel to it. 4 ­ out of five for me because although the cottage was clean on arrival, it needs a deep clean. The living and kitchen areas are very small. Some photographs of the living area make it appear bigger than it is. We eRead morenjoyed our stay overall. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Stephen 18th July 2022

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Reviewed by Maxine 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Ruth 3rd June 2022

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Fab little cottage. VERY Clean when we arrived. Great location for Lake and town. Spiral stairs added to the cottage. Little courtyard/garden was a fantastic sun trap and well equipped with garden furniture. Useful bike storage at the side. Had a lovely stay here with friends.

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