Title: Derwent Garden Estate Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Derwent Garden Estate ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82813700/82813655/dc417ec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82813700/82813655/751cbec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82813700/82813655/1a897ff4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82813700/82813655/e39475a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82820000/82813700/82813655/6772afa9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of the Western Lake District, Derwent Garden Estate offers a serene escape with its six-acre landscaped gardens and panoramic views of Skiddaw, Grassmoor and the Lorton and Buttermere Valleys. As you explore this historic building, unwind in the conservatory or by one of two wood-burning stoves or relax at an evening BBQ while taking in breathtaking vistas from one stone summerhouse. ### Entire home 9 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 18 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Derwent Garden Estate Derwent Garden Estate can sleep eighteen people, and has just been renovated to an exceptionally high standard. This dog-friendly luxury self catering accommodation is ideal for families, walkers or anyone wishing to visit this beautiful peaceful part of the National Park. Situated at the end of a mile long private drive with its own six acre private landscaped gardens, Derwent Estate allows guests to truly relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the surroundings. Derwent is a historic building, its gardens sit on the border of the Lake District National Park with a prime position on a south-facing hillside with a panoramic view of Skiddaw, Grassmoor and the Lorton and Buttermere Valleys. While renting the Estate, guests have full reign of the staggering six acre gardens which were designed by international landscape and garden designer Thomas Mawson in 1910. They were featured in Cumbria Life magazine in 1998, and in Country Life in June 2000. The gardens are beutiful and very large with many vantage points that give guests different views of the Lake District and the River Derwent below. There are two stone summerhouses where guests can enjoy an evening tipple overlooking the beautiful view. Right in the heart of the garden, there is a stone BBQ and outside dining area perfect for making the most of any good weather. \*Please note the following changeover days: week-long bookings must begin on Fridays, 3-night short stay bookings must also begin on a Friday and 4-night bookings are only available during the week and must begin on a Monday. Features: Ground Floor Derwent’s conservatory with floor to ceiling windows, is the ideal place to sit and look out at the beautiful Lake District landscape as well as down at the impressive Derwent Estate Gardens below. The conservatory leads into a large open plan sitting/dining room meaning the whole room benefits from the magnificent views of the mountains. Surrounding the wood burning stove there are big comfortable sofas and a coffee table hosting a large selection of reading material. The bespoke oak dining table seats eighteen. A state of the art Sonos music system has been installed and can be controlled from any android or smart phone. The open plan nature of this impressive room means it is perfect for large gatherings. All the beautiful wooden furniture has been made by local craftsmen using wood from the area and even the Estate's very own gardens. There are sliding glass doors dividing the sitting/ dining room from the brand new expansive kitchen giving you the option of keeping the kitchen separate – a useful feature if you are using caterers. The kitchen has an electric five oven Aga, a large American fridge/ freezer, a Quooker boiling hot water tap, a double Belfast sink, two dishwashers, a microwave and toaster. There are large French doors which open up into a large kitchen garden which guests are invited to help themselves to. There is also a gas BBQ and outdoor dining area so on finer evenings you can enjoy eating outside whilst admiring the views that surround the Estate. From the sitting/ dining room you go through the to a spacious hallway where there is a cloakroom just under the stairs. On the other side of the hallway there is a large informal TV room which comprises of a upright piano, cozy wood burning stove and a 40 inch flatscreen TV with Sky channels and a DVD player. There are large comfortable sofas and a wide selection of DVDs. There is also a 7ft pool table as well as a selection of board games and a large bookshelf containing books of all genres. Next to the TV room is a boot room with plenty of storage for boots and coats and a utility room with sink, separate washing machine and tumble drier. First Floor The Main House has a total of eight bedrooms (five double, three twin) and seven bathrooms (four en-suite). Most of the bedrooms have stunning views of the Lake District although the master bedroom is particularly special as guests can admire the beautiful landscape from the freestanding copper bath in the bedroom. The master bedroom also has Bose iPod speakers and its own private spacious balcony. All of the bedrooms come with hairdryers. All of the bathrooms are stocked with locally produced organic toiletries. Use of wireless high speed fibre optic broadband internet is included and is available throughout the main house and The Coach House. Children The Estate provides two cots, one highchair, a Bumbo seat, a collapsible pram (suitable from birth onward) and an Avent microwave bottle steriliser. Within the TV room is a large box of children’s toys and books. Outside there is playground in the back orchard comprising of a slide, swing, double swing and climbing rope.We can also recommend a local babysitter if you would like an evening out. Dogs The Estate is dog friendly although limited to two dogs per booking and we request that no dogs be allowed in the bedrooms. The Coach House A stunning redevelopment has transformed The Coach House within Derwent Garden Estate. It now has a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a large sitting room with high ceilings and a woodburning stove. There is also a television with freeview channels, WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge. The Coach House has its own terrace with wonderful views of the surrounding area. The Coach House is a short 50 metre walk down a gravel path from the Main House. Gardens Whilst renting Derwent Garden Estate, you will have full reign of the staggering six acre gardens which were designed by international landscape and garden designer Thomas Mawson in 1910, and were featured in Cumbria Life magazine in 1998, and in Country Life in June 2000. The gardens are very beautiful and large enough you can feel completely immersed when you explore them. There are many vantage points which give you different views of the Lake District and the River Derwent below. There are two stone summerhouses where you can enjoy an evening tipple overlooking the beautiful view. Right in the heart of the garden there is also a stone BBQ and outside dining area where you can make the most of any good weather you have. The kitchen garden also has its own gas BBQ and dining area as well as a herb garden we invite you to help yourselves to. The back of the house has room to park up to seven cars, and features an EV charging point. Location: Derwent Garden Estate is situated in an amazing position overlooking the mountains of the Western Lake District just two miles from Cockermouth and 20 minutes from the beautiful town of Keswick. Cockermouth is a pretty market town with a wide, tree-lined and flower-decked main street, boutique shops and a large supermarket. There is an interesting museum, two art galleries, and a sports centre with climbing wall and indoor swimming pool. Cockermouth has a wide range of excellent restaurants and a list of the owner's favourites is included in the welcome pack. The traditional pastimes of the Lake District are easily accessible at this quieter end of the National Park. The estate is a great place for walkers to stay with so many of the Western Wainwright fells within 15 minutes drive. There are three golf courses within ten miles, including Silloth, which is consistently voted as one of the top 10 links courses in the country. There is also some of the best fishing in England on the river Derwent. Derwent Garden Estate is just a few miles from popular walking destinations like the Northern Wainwright Mountains, Crummock water, Buttemere and Loweswater Lakes and a five minute drive from the market town of Cockermouth.  Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? £500. This is paid directly to the owner prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection Arrival time? 4.30 pm Departure time? 10 am Energy costs included? Yes Linen & towels included? Yes Pets welcome? The Estate is dog friendly, although limited to a maximum of three dogs per booking and we ask that no dogs be allowed in the bedrooms. Please note that there is an additional charge of £30 per dog. Other Ts and Cs? Please note:- Derwent Garden Estate sleeps a maximum of 18. Inviting any additional guests to the property, without prior approval from the owner (whether for an evening party or day visit), will result in your damage deposit being deducted and a request to vacate the property. Changeover day? Please note that these are non-negotiable: Friday for 1 week stays, Friday for 3 night short stays, Monday for 4 night short stays End of stay cleaning included? Included Smoking Allowed? No Stag & Hen Do Allowed ? Stag and hen dos are not allowed at this property Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 9 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 8.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3130808 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.67725%2C-3.36214&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EDJx4Imj5ZP4JN_HEmzQz4pvTKM=) Bridekirk #### What's nearby - Wordsworth House - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles - Jennings Brewery - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles - Bassenthwaite Lake - 14 min drive - 11.5 miles - Lake District Wildlife Park - 24 min drive - 12.7 miles - Buttermere Lake - 27 min drive - 16.3 miles #### Getting around - Flimby Station - 15 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 75 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Bitter End - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Cock and Bull - ‬4 min drive - ‪Seths Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Castle Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Bush - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Derwent Garden Estate have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Derwent Garden Estate pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Derwent Garden Estate? > Check-in begins at 4:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Derwent Garden Estate? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Derwent Garden Estate located? > This family-friendly Cockermouth villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wordsworth House and Garden and Wordsworth House. Castlegate House Gallery and Jennings Brewery are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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