A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland House in Allerdale District

9.6

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

House in Allerdale District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Castle Rock Cottage is a delightful country house set in the stunning scenery of the English Lake District. Recently renovated to the highest standard, Castle Rock is a comfortable and convenient base for exploring the fells, lakes and villages of Lakeland. Whether you're looking for a relaxing, peaceful break, or a fun family holiday, a warm welcome awaits you at Castle Rock.
Castle Rock Cottage is located at the heart of The Lake District, near the shores of Thirlmere. It is situated in an elevated position in the tiny quiet hamlet of The Green, Thirlmere, and has wonderful views to the south and west from the windows and garden. The cottage is a semi-detached house on two floors and has a large private garden, with outdoor eating area, and also a walled back yard. Newly renovated, it has been tastefully decorated and furnished, provided with all mod cons, and offers you the perfect venue for your explorations of Lakeland.
Venues for walking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paragliding, boating, and many other activities are all nearby and of course the bustling local towns of Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside are within easy reach.
The cottage is located on a private road in the secluded valley of St John's in the Vale, yet it is just 10 minutes by car to the Lakeland hubs of Keswick and Grasmere. There are plenty of delightful walks and mountain hikes, right from the door, the beautiful lake of Thirlmere just a few minutes away, and of course all the other attractions of The Lake District are within easy reach.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Allerdale District

Nearby attractions

Surprise View

5.1 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

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A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

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9.6

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

House in Allerdale District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Allerdale District

Nearby attractions

Surprise View

5.1 mi

Whinlatter Forest Park

Reviews

9.6

Outstanding(36 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Delightful country home ideal for cooking and spending time at a big table, warm and cozy with well-equipped communal areas and a fantastic bookshelf. Great location for exploring Lake District points of interest and hiking trails.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

8.0

Aug 2023

The cottage has a lovely location nestled in the trees and with great mountain views. The interior spaces are on the whole comfortable and well equipped, except for the bathroom which is very small. Given the beautiful view from the windows of the cottage, a deeper cleaning of the windows is recommended. Also the refrigerator should be cleaned more carefully. Apri in Google Traduttore

10.0

Jul 2023

Delightful country home with excellent communal areas. The kitchen was ideal for us. We’d love to cook and spend time at a big table and it was warm and cozy and friendly and cheerful. The living room is excellent and such a well-equipped bookshelf we couldn’t have even dreamed of. Everything we needed was there including the fireplace and enough beds and bed sheets and towels. We were warm and cozy and in a great location to access many other Lake District points of interest and hiking trail heads.

8.0

Aug 2022

We had a beautiful vacation at the cottage. Jamie is very kind and if you need anything or ask him something he is quick in respons. The cottage is perfectly located and there is lots to do in the surroundings. The cottage is comfortable and the kitchen had everything you need. Nice beds and even toys and games for our kids. We will come back for sure.

8.0

Oct 2021

Lovely peaceful location

Lovely peaceful location

Great base for exploring the Lake District's beautiful fells and lakes, spacious house and garden, comfortable living room and kitchen. Lovely having the sound of the waterfall nearby.

10.0

Aug 2021

Second time here

Second time here

It's great. That's why we came again. The location is peaceful and there are quite a few good local walks like Dob Gill and High Rigg where you rarely meet anyone else. Cottage is cosy and has everything you need. Plenty of hot water etc. We will probably come again another year.

10.0

Aug 2021

Lovely cosy cottage.

Lovely cosy cottage.

A wonderful cottage in a great quiet location.

10.0

Jun 2021

Fantastic Location

Fantastic Location

The cottage had everything we needed, a fabulous quiet location. Jamie was really responsive throughout. Definitely would recommend to stay there.

10.0

Nov 2020

Another great stay

Another great stay

Second time here, and we loved it as much as before. Spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable. Not a scrap of chintz in sight.

10.0

Sep 2020

First timers in the area

First timers in the area

Lovely quiet property with great views set back from the road gave the feeli g of being remote but in fact it was really easy to access the towns and lakes in the aren It had everything we needed for a family break with 6 adults and two dogs. The house info book was a great help particularly the routs of suggested walks direct from the cottage. The younger members of the group even ventured a refreshing dip in the waterfall up behind the house!!!

10.0

Mar 2020

Spectacular again

Spectacular again

This cottage is in a spectacular location at the foot of Castle Rock. The views are stunning and you couldn’t want to be in a better location to explore The Lakes; Keswick, Ullswater, Buttermere, Windermere are all within a short drive. There are stunning walks from the front door too. The cottage itself is wonderful. Plenty of room, well kitted out for an outdoors lifestyle (including a wet dog), a big kitchen and cosy lounge with a fantastic log burner to enjoy snuggling up after a day in the fresh air. It is all decorated in a homely way and very welcoming to return to. We were pleased with the cottage last time and the owner has continued to make improvements since we were last there. He is easy to contact and quick to respond with any problems (we forgot the property information so needed his help to get in!). All in all, a delightful stay and we will definitely be returning!

10.0

Feb 2020

Great central location

Great central location

Excellent central location for exploring the Lakes. A lovely house, very comfortable beds, clean and with a few books and games, plus toys and DVDs for the kids etc. We would stay here again.

10.0

Jan 2020

Lovely quiet location, yet in the middle of the National Park so easy to get around.

Lovely quiet location, yet in the middle of the National Park so easy to get around.

Nice house, clean, well furnished. Comfortable. Dog friendly (fenced garden)

8.0

Nov 2019

Perfect for what we wanted for a short break.

Perfect for what we wanted for a short break.

House had everything we needed. Communication with property owners was excellent. Lovely walks from house. Good pub 5 min drive away.

10.0

Nov 2019

Fabulous home.

Fabulous home.

This house is fantastic. Wonderful accommodation and we will use it again. We all loved the outside loo. Perfect for getting children to use the loo fully kitted out for fell walking. Lovely garden with views. Everything you could need in the house. Great comfy beds and warm underfloor heating.

10.0

Oct 2019

Great holiday home

Great holiday home

We loved this house. For us - 2 adults, 3 kids - it has a great layout with a big master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms across the landing (!). The bathroom is pretty cosy when everyone insists on doing their teeth at the same time, but it works. The living room is comfy and the kitchen big, modern and well-equipped; it all strikes the right balance between a holiday home (practical) and a place you want to relax (comfortable). The location is brilliant, of course: plenty of walks from your doorstep and many more a short distance away, as well as everything Keswick has to offer. Easy comms with Jamie and a great info folder, too. (Incidentally, we don't have a dog; this place accepts them and normally we'd avoid this if we noticed it having stayed at one too many 'smelly dog' places before! But this house is immaculate, no worries at all on that score.) Big recommend, and we hope to go back. Thanks, Jamie.

10.0

Sep 2019

Three folks and a dog.

Three folks and a dog.

The house was ideal for us. It's large sociable kitchen was really well appointed too. Peace and quiet, with a lovely pub down the road doing great food.

10.0

Sep 2019

Great return visit

Great return visit

Just like last time, the property was in excellent condition and had everything and more than we needed. We will be staying again. Jamie is an excellent host who communicates quickly. The location is perfect, far enough away that is quite and private but close enough to Keswick and Windermere for great day trips with excellent hikes straight from the doorstep.

10.0

Aug 2019

Quiet place to enjoy the Lakes

Quiet place to enjoy the Lakes

Castle Rock Cottage is literally tucked underneath Castle Rock and is a good quiet location just down from St Johns in the Vale. I had 2 kids to take walking and we wanted to avoid the crowds in Keswick and the more popular tourist areas. The local walks of High Rigg and Great How are ideal for Children - we saw only a couple of other people on these walks. You are still only 10 mins away from Keswick for Supermarkets etc. The house is well equipped, plenty of hot water and with the fire going (which we needed because of the weather) its very cosy. Great selection of books and local walking guides, All in all we had a great time and would go back if I could ever persuade the children up another hill :).

8.0

Jun 2019

Perfect location to explore The Lakes

Perfect location to explore The Lakes

The best thing about this property is it’s location: 10 minutes from Keswick, 15 from Grasmere and all the cells and lakes within easy driving distance. There are fantastic walks - easy through to very challenging - from the cottage door too. The cottage was lovely with a secure garden, which was perfect for our dog. The decoration was very pleasant with an excellent family kitchen to refuel after a long hike. Very comfortable sofas with a selection of books to read in both fiction and very useful books about the local area. The property guide wasn’t obvious to find (it was under the guest book on the desk in the corner of the lounge) but once we did it had excellent information and we followed a couple of the walks which were stunning. Only two small negatives. First was we couldn’t get the TV to work, but I am sure this was a glitch and we didn’t make a lot of effort to sort it as we enjoyed relaxing and getting early nights after a day’s walking. A working (and bigger) TV would have got it that final star though as the rest was superb. Also, the first thing we saw when we arrived was the overflowing bins directly in front of the property where you work. Again, not a major thing and I am sure was awaiting the council pick up, but didn’t give the best first impression when we arrived. But, if they are the only negatives we can say about our stay, then it was excellent overall and we would definitely go back.

10.0

Jun 2019

perfect break

perfect break

Four adults, two children and two dogs staying at the cottage and it was ideal! It felt cosy straight away, the kids loved their bunk beds and adults beds were really comfy. Great location 10 mins into Keswick and off on the steamboat for some great walks. Jamie the owner was a pleasure dealing with any inquiries and all in all was a lovely stay Will 100% be returning in hopefully the near future!

8.0

Apr 2019

Peaceful

Peaceful

Lovely experience

8.0

Apr 2019

Great location

Great location

Lovely spot between Grasmere and Keswick and plenty of walks from the front door. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️

10.0

Jan 2019

Cosy Weekend

Cosy Weekend

Beautiful, well equipped holiday house in the Lakes. We had a super stay with friends and all our dogs. The house is well placed for getting around and has everything anyone could need for a comfortable self catering holiday. Thank you everyone :-)

10.0

Jan 2019

Lovely location, accommodation and hosts

Lovely location, accommodation and hosts

We had an amazing holiday which centred on both the cottage’s location and condition. The accommodation was exceptionally well maintained and equipped with a wonderful position in the Thirlmere valley. The log burning stove in the lounge was a welcome bonus after a long day out walking with the dogs and kids. I genuinely can’t fault the place. The host (Jamie) was even able to deter all rain for our weekly stay which is no doubt unheard of for the lakes in December! We’ll definitely be back.

10.0

Jan 2019

Lovely House - Great Location

Lovely House - Great Location

We really enjoyed our stay at the house. Lovely and warm, great space and beautiful views. Beds were very comfy with good quality bed linen. Plenty of room in the kitchen and lounge and a wonderful place to come back to after a day out or stay in if bad weather. The garden would be lovely to use if the weather was good enough

10.0

Nov 2018

fabtastic quiet place but log burner needs changing

fabtastic quiet place but log burner needs changing

a beautiful clean house very quoet area very clean and i loved it plenty of space was just myself and my wife with our dogs staying there its got catachter love the kitchen and under floor heating only down side ot the log burner difficult to light and i have a log burner at home i will want to stop there again thank you

10.0

Oct 2018

Fantastic cottage with great walks from the front door

Fantastic cottage with great walks from the front door

We enjoyed a real home from home experience in this gorgeous homely cottage. Cosy, comfortable with walks on the doorstep. We hiked Helvellyn and back from the cottage and everything is in easy reach. Brilliant family kitchen with lovely touches including a wine library! Thank you Jamie - super communication before and during our stay and we absolutely loved it.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Allerdale District?

The average price for a rental in Allerdale District is R 2,286 per night. This rental is R 1,861 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

House in Allerdale District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Allerdale District

Nearby attractions

A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland

House in Allerdale District

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Allerdale District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Allerdale District?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland pet friendly?

What amenities are available at A delightful country house set in the heart of Lakeland?

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