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Wallthwaite Farmhouse

Troutbeck, near Windermere, Cumbria
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Perfect for family reunions or groups of 12 friends
  • Admire the feature window set into the floor with views down into the old well
  • Spacious reception rooms ideal for socialising with large gatherings
Overview
Property code: OC-SZ548

This traditional, beautifully furnished and warmly welcoming farmhouse makes a fabulous holiday retreat for 12 guests, with plenty of space for three pet dogs too. Enjoying a secluded location in the north of the Lake District, this is a fantastic getaway for larger families and groups of friends marking a special occasion or celebrating a reunion. This lovingly updated property retains plenty of original features, including exposed timber beams, vaulted ceilings, wood panelling, feature windows and an ancient well below the house.

Entering this idyllic farmhouse, the warm and stylishly designed kitchen/diner is a fantastic space for everyone to gather together to cook and share a celebratory meal. As well as a range of useful equipment, the room features exposed beams and a circular reinforced window in the floor looking down into the ancient well. Exploring further, there are two tastefully furnished lounges allowing everyone plenty of space to unwind. The ground floor also features a twin bedroom, the first of the property’s six refreshing, light and peaceful bedrooms. Two separate staircases lead to the first-floor bedrooms: a double, two twins and two king-size rooms (one en-suite) along with a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property also has  games room with a pool table and table football. Outside, the large, partially enclosed garden offers plenty of space for children and dogs to play, with a charming patio area perfect for a spot of dining as you admire the marvellous views.

Dogs are welcome at plenty of local attractions including the grounds at Mirehouse, Puzzling Place, Derwent Pencil Museum, Whinlatter Forest Park and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (all within 11.5 miles). There are plenty of dog-friendly places to eat and drink in the vibrant town of Keswick (6.5 miles), and there are miles of walks around the nearby lakes: Derwentwater (8 miles), Ullswater and Bassenthwaite Lake (both 9.5 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms – 3 twins (2 of which can be made up as super-king-sizes on request at time of booking), 2 king-sizes, 1 double
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with a free-standing tub, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Large range-style electric fan oven with induction hob and a halogen heat plate, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer
  • Utility area
  • Washer/dryer in garage
  • 2 open fires – coal provided throughout your stay
  • 2 TVs
  • The games rooms has a pool table and table football.
  • Towels are not provided
  • Partially enclosed garden with play equipment and furniture, raised lawn and gravelled area to side of house
  • There is parking for 5 to 6 cars in the driveway. It may be possible for additional cars to park on the road just outside but please note that this belongs to the farmer and must be done sensitively
  • Shop 7 miles, pub 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by M E 2nd June 2026

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Reviewed by Thomas 5th April 2026

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A great place for a quiet holiday with fantastic views of Blencathra next to an active farm and equestrian centre with lots of character and space for everyone to relax and eat together.

Reviewed by Roxie 17th February 2026

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Just back from an absolutely fabulous weekend. I wont lie, when booking for 12 of us, I was a little worried wed all be on top of each other for the duration. How wrong I was! The pictures do not do the size of this property justice. Kitchen has absolutely everything you could need and more and the games room (or skeleton room, as the children loviRead morengly called it), was a bonus! Local restaurant was spot on - fit us in on Valentines evening, no pre-order needed. Thank you for a fantastic stay - Ive already recommended to friends! Hide

Reviewed by Pat 6th January 2026

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An interesting old property with a lot of character and a lovely situation between Keswick and Penrith. There were a few issues with the bathrooms (e.g. showers not draining fast enough) but hopefully these will be addressed

Reviewed by Cathechle 26th September 2025

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Fantastically beautiful house, with loads of room. Our family enjoyed the space, peace and quiet and beautiful scenery surrounding the area. The books, jigsaws and board games were an added bonus for us to use.

Reviewed by Arlene 18th September 2025

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Great location and farmhouse was lovely. Eleven of us stayed and found beds comfortable. Kitchen facilities were good although we did bring our own airfryer.

Reviewed by Lisa 29th August 2025

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Family of 11 including small children and dogs stayed here for my husbands birthday and we had a brilliant stay! The place is so full of character and features (loved looking down the well in the kitchen!!) and the outside space is amazing. All very clean, comfy beds and bedding, loved the games room. Look forward to returning soon.

Reviewed by P 8th August 2025

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Reviewed by Thomas 4th July 2025

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This is a fabulous house full of character and in a lovely setting. Proximity to a local pub and cycle route, Keswick and walks up Blencathra, made for a great holiday. The games room and patio/garden provided space for all three generations to relax or entertain themselves. Thank you, we will be back!

Reviewed by Jayne 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Gemma 27th May 2025

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We have had a lovely week away with the family (12 of us!) exploring the northern lakes from this property with our 2 large dogs! Plenty of room and good location

Reviewed by Iona 9th May 2025

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Lovely farmhouse and location, with plenty of grounds for dogs (although garden wall is extremely low so dogs, children could escape, as well as other neigbouring dogs come in. We have stayed here on numerous occasions and love the Keswick area - so much to see and do, with some spectacular walks.

Reviewed by Heather 11th April 2025

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This is a beautiful farmhouse in a lovely countryside location. Plenty of things to do at the farmhouse and beautiful places to visit nearby. The games room was great. It is close to Keswick which can be reached by car in 10 to 15 minutes. This is a great property for a larger group, there is plenty of space inside. We had a brilliant holiday.

Reviewed by Jen 14th February 2025

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We absolutely loved our stay. Perfect location and everything we needed in the house. We will be back!

Reviewed by Carol 7th February 2025

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Reviewed by James 27th December 2024

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Dirty dishes in the cupboard; cafetire had old coffee in it; kitchen table coated with dirt and grime; disintegrated material in the washing machine; brown residue around toilet base; microwave coated in old food; disposable vapes behind the couch; found a blood stained pillow under the pillowcase on one of the childrens beds when stripping at the Read moreend of the stay. Only working pool cue was split; bulbs missing/ faulty throughout property; window latch broken, leaving access for intruders. Hide

Reviewed by Iain 11th October 2024

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We stayed for a week as a family of 10 plus our dog. The farmhouse was lovely - beds very comfortable indeed. Kitchen well equipped. The rooms were clean and spacious - there was a large table in the kitchen which easily accommodated all of us. Wi-fi worked very well. We did have a few initial issues with the showers which were speedily sorted out Read moreby holidaycottages.co.uk. Ample parking and location perfect for walks and visiting Keswick and surrounding area. Hide

Reviewed by Katy 23rd August 2024

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A fantastic location with good facilities for a larger group. We love it

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