Title: A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. 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 # A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32933400/32933330/0fb1b2b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32933400/32933330/6c8de21e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32933400/32933330/b26a559f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32933400/32933330/d29f899e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32940000/32933400/32933330/978220aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Garries Cottage, nestled in 10 acres of gardens and meadows, offers a tranquil retreat with open-plan living space featuring a Lakeland stone fireplace. Enjoy panoramic views of Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding fells from this elevated position. With private parking for one car and bike storage available, explore the area's gentle woodland walks or more strenuous heights. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge First Floor: Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Cot available on request. . Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. Set in 10 acres of gardens and meadows on the foothills of the Skiddaw range, Garries Cottage is adjoining the owner’s 17th Century home, in a quiet and tranquil area above Bassenthwaite village. Garries Cottage has open plan living space with Lakeland stone fireplace with open fire and beams. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden where you can see a variety of visiting wildlife, red squirrels and woodpeckers are common visitors. From this elevated position you can see Bassenthwaite Lake with panoramic views of the surrounding fells and over to the West, some spectacular sunsets. Many grades of walking direct from the door, from gentle woodland and meadow walks to the more strenuous heights of Skiddaw. An area of occasional farms nestling into the fells reached by meandering lanes and far from the madding crowds, but within easy reach of Keswick and Cockermouth and the popular northern fells and lakes. Free WiFi High chair hire - £10. The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Ecotours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s) ### 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 2 bedroom accommodation in near Bassenthwaite Cottage 2 bedroom accommodation in near Bassenthwaite near Bassenthwaite su-CC113105-CC113105 ## About the area Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area. Mirehouse & Gardens and Isel Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Keswick Climbing Wall and Hesket Newmarket Brewery. Lake District Wildlife Park and Womenrock are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. [Visit our Keswick travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick.dx4371) [View more Cottages in Keswick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Cottages.d4371-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C54.67886%2C-3.16966&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2zojmuP1cUH3Cn6EGRPWT7UVvmM=) near Bassenthwaite ### What's nearby - Lake District Wildlife Park - 8 min drive - 5.7 miles - Bassenthwaite Lake - 10 min drive - 3.7 miles - Derwent Pencil Museum - 13 min drive - 7.9 miles - Derwentwater - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles - Lodore Falls - 20 min drive - 11.6 miles ### Getting around - Workington Station - 25 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Bassenwaithe Lake Station - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬12 min drive - ‪Snooty Fox - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Filling Station Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪Royal Oak - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. located? > Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bassenthwaite Lake, Church Bay and Mirehouse & Gardens. Lake District Wildlife Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A 17th century cottage nestling in the foothills of the Skiddaw range. Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Sheard 4 Apr 2025 #### Very cosy quaint cottage. Very cosy quaint cottage. Plenty of walks nearby and lots of wildlife to watch in garden ##### Susan Sheard This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 5 Jan 2021 #### Lovely cottage, perfect for a quiet break and excellent walking access to skiddaw. Lovely cottage, perfect for a quiet break and excellent walking access to skiddaw. Very helpful owners live in the cottage next door. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Robert This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Dave 26 Oct 2020 #### Lovely location and a very quaint and quirky cottage. Lovely location and a very quaint and quirky cottage. Perfect for a quiet and relaxing escape to the countryside, with stunning walks direct from the property. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Dave This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn and Peter 16 Oct 2020 #### An excellent location which we've visited several times. An excellent location which we've visited several times. Lovely location, very friendly owners, and ideally placed to explore the Northern Lakes from. The cottage is cosy, very well maintained and lovely to stay in. An added bonus is the wildlife which includes a wide variety of garden birds and red squirrels in the woods. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Kathryn and Peter This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Oren 3 Sept 2020 #### A cosy cottage with very solicitous hosts. A cosy cottage with very solicitous hosts. It's in a great location with good walking nearby; wonderfully placed around the back of Skiddaw but near enough Keswick's shops and with Bassenthwaite village's Sun Inn a half-hour walk away. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Oren This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ana 18 Aug 2020 #### Beautiful location, and great access to local amenities. Beautiful location, and great access to local amenities. Friendly and helpful owner. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Ana This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### CAROLYN 19 Oct 2019 #### We were greeted by the lovely owner, Marlene. We were greeted by the lovely owner, Marlene. Nice and warm in the cosy cottage. Very peaceful setting with lots of walking options. Lucky with the weather. It is certainly an option to revisit. ##### CAROLYN This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Sept 2019 #### Lovely cosy little cottage. Lovely cosy little cottage. Owners are very friendly and helpful and live next door. Countryside location surrounded by a pretty garden to sit out in, great for the dogs. There are red squirrels to be seen in the area, apparently they come in the garden too. We stayed here for a week and had super weather. Keswick is not far, with a lovely theatre and plenty of shops, amenities and a weekly market. Pub in the village, which you can walk to. Only negative would be no washing machine but the owner is happy to allow use of hers, so not a problem. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sandra 12 Aug 2019 #### Cottage is in a beautiful location . Cottage is in a beautiful location . Downstairs is a little cramped , would’ve been a bit tight with four people . Nice gardens out back , unfortunately we didn’t have the weather to sit out there ! Lots of great walks from Keswick , 20mins drive away. ##### Sandra This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda 27 Jul 2019 #### We had a really lovely holiday at Garries Cottage. We had a really lovely holiday at Garries Cottage. We loved the more remote location - but not that far from amenities in Keswick or Cockermouth. The owners were very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The cottage is cosy, well equipped and comfortable - and owners happy to help put with clothes washing/drying if needed. Would definitely recommend. ##### Lynda This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Heather 21 May 2019 #### Outdated and overrun with cobwebs . Outdated and overrun with cobwebs . The place needs a deep clean . The woodland advertised isn’t mature , has no pathways and really isn’t a woodland at all . No peace to be had in the garden due to the crows in the trees . Advertised as no smoking ( as all are ) but when you get there it says no smoking in the grounds too ! The single track road is a nightmare ! The owner is lovely and accommodating , but the cottage needs some work ! ##### Heather This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian 7 Apr 2019 #### A very spacious cottage surrounded by stunning landscapes. A very spacious cottage surrounded by stunning landscapes. The owners were very friendly and polite. It has its own private woodland which is completely fenced in which was great for the dog to have him off the lead. Red squirrels came straight to the back door.Fantastic walks straight from the front door. Great pub 1 mile away and only 2 miles to the lake. Had a fantastic week will certainly book again. ##### Ian This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bill 18 Feb 2019 #### A small, but very cosy cottage in a superb location. A small, but very cosy cottage in a superb location. Sufficiently "off the beaten track" to be very quiet and peaceful, but only a short drive to Keswick and ideal for the Lake District fells. Great for dogs: there is a good exercise area within the grounds, and a bridleway leading up to the Cumbrian Way is only a couple of minutes away. Super wildlife - red squirrels were regular visitors when we were there. Also, the Sun Inn in nearby Bassenthwaite village is excellent - and dog-friendly. Highly recommended. ##### Bill ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)