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The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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The Ridgeway possesses wonderful views towards Catbells
A good sized kitchen can be found on the 1st floor at the rear of the property
The kitchen is equipped with everything that you need to cook up delicious dinners on your self catering holiday in Keswick
The modern kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric hob, oven, microwave and washing machine
Wake up to beautiful views of Latrigg from the large windows

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4107.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Central Keswick
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

The Ridgeway is a beautiful Victorian property, with many personal touches to create a 'home from home' feel and ideal for those wishing to be close to all local amenities but just out of the way of traffic and crowds.

The fully enclosed south facing patio has wonderful views to the fells for perfect al fresco dining. Private parking is allocated opposite for one car.

The large, bright lounge with high ceilings on the first floor has a fabulous bay window looking out over Keswick to Catbells and the fells beyond. There are two large sofas and an open fire for cosy winter nights, with dining table in the picture postcard bay window. There is a Smart TV, DVD and games console with blue-tooth DAB Radio / CD player and plenty of Lakeland guides.

The twin bedroom with new oak furniture (chest of drawers and wardrobe) and DAB radio is also on the first floor with lovely views towards Latrigg. This room can be converted to a King-size bed upon request.

The first floor bathroom is fully tiled and has a double ended bath, separate shower cubicle, towel rail and wash hand basin. There is a separate WC on this floor.

On the ground floor there is a bright double bedroom with a leather sofa positioned in the bay window overlooking the patio/garden. There is a double bed, with plenty of storage, a flat screen TV/DVD, dressing table and lovely high ceilings. Both bedrooms are dressed with luxury linens and fresh white fluffy towels.

The very modern kitchen is also on the ground floor with newly fitted units, granite worktops, built in electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer and breakfast bar, with well stocked cupboards with everything you would need on a self-catering holiday.

There is a sizeable utility room at the back of the apartment for walking gear and bikes, providing rear access to the street.

The downstairs shower room has a shower, WC and wash hand basin.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Keswick is home to this cottage. Keswick Climbing Wall and Raw War Paintball Games are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting.
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Central Keswick

What's nearby

  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hope Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 25 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Relish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Merienda - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ridgeway - an apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of The Puzzling Place and Derwent Pencil Museum. Hope Park and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Greg M.

Great location

We had a lovely week staying at the Ridgeway. Very comfortable, well equipped accommodation with parking outside the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Great property in a central location

Stayed numerous times in this property and staying again next year. Well equipped with everything you need to stay in a great central location with easy access to pubs/shops but still on a quiet street.
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10/10 Excellent

Comfortable accommodation

The Accommodation we booked through Keswick Cottages, is a lovely place to rest and recuperate after a days walking. The beds are very comfortable and afforded a great nights sleep. The apartment is centrally located in Keswick and good for all the amenities the town has to offer. We enjoy staying here having stayed here on two previous occasions.
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10/10 Excellent

Meaghan K.

Perfect Location for Lake District exploring

Traveled to the Lake District for the first time from the US so did not know much abut the area before but luckily found this accommodation in the perfect location. The layout with one bedroom on the ground floor was bit unusual but it did allow for privacy and quiet between the 2 bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed and the 2 bathrooms were clean with plenty of hot water to warm up after a chilly day. The house did take a while to heat up so take that in mind.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

A living room with a view

The house is very comfortable and spacious. It is well-equipped and the dog welcome pack was a lovely touch. The view from the living room was stunning as we could see the hills as we were eating breakfast. It was really good to have 2 toilets, although the downstairs one was a bit chilly as it didn't have a radiator, but there was a fan heater. Otherwise we had a lovely break in a great location.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

The Ridgeway review

This was the fifth time we have stayed at The Ridgeway. Lovely property in brilliant location. Excellent customer service all round and our two Border Terriers loved the doggie welcome packs!
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10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Great spot

The Ridgeway is in a great location, lots of walks from the door and perfect for town. The accommodation was very well equipped on particular the kitchen. There is everything you need for preparing and cooking meals. We found the beds to be extremely comfortable, the best we have come across in a long time. It was also nice to have a bathroom on each floor. It was lovely to have somewhere to sit out, as the weather was so nice.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

A great base

Three of us plus a dog stayed there . The Ridgeway was very clean & comfortable. The kitchen was really well equipped. It is an excellent base for staying in the Lakes & has its own dedicated car space which is a bonus in Keswick . Wonderful views over to the hills from the dining room . Would definitely stay there again easy access to the town & shops . We were also lucky to have brilliant weather .
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8/10 Good

Caron H.

Great stay

Great rental cortage, clean and comfortable, great location, few mins walk into town centre. Would recommend and would definitely stay again
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2/10 Terrible

Vicky Y.

Review - the Ridgeway

Handsome building in excellent condition. Good location for town centre, shops and restaurants and bus station. Reasonable distance from parks and theatre. Kitchen modern with good facilities, nice bathrooms and bedrooms, good to have option of 2 double beds.
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8/10 Good

Great location

Great location with a parking space. Beds very comfortable. Upstairs bathroom very good. Some crockery in kitchen disappointing otherwise well equipped. Downstairs shower room floor was soaking wet on arrival, on third day used kitchen roll to dry it and it stayed dry then. Fabulous views from upstairs lounge, excellent book selection. Airing wardrobes and drawers may be beneficial.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent cottage, close to Keswick centre with private parking in a quiet area with great views

Had a great 4 night stay at Ridgeway, the accommodation was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Will look forward to staying again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Property for our needs

The Ridgeway is a great base for exploring Keswick and the Northern Lake District. The property is very comfortable, well equipped (particularly the kitchen) and the lounge/diner gives lovely views over the town and the local fells, with a nice real fire to keep off the chill on a winter's evening - the rest of the house stayed comfortably warm with the preset Central Heating. Beds very comfortable, plenty of warm water and nice showers (even the smaller downstairs one, although this room was a little cramped and needed the handy fan heater). It was immaculately clean with lots of thoughtful touches like the motion sensor lights on the steps and entrances to the property, boot & coat room in the entranceway, a good supply of books, games and jigsaws etc and easy-to-use appliances and wi-fi. Location, just off the town centre and 5 mins from Booth's supermarket, was perfect and the allocated parking space made it hassle-free both when staying in Keswick or driving to other areas and returning to our own dedicated spot. We would highly recommend this property if it's kept at a reasonable price (we stayed in November and booked just a couple of weeks before so obtained a reduced rate for our four night stay). It may benefit other guests to be reminded that there quite a few steps/stairs up to and inside the property if any of their party has mobility issues or are infirm (although our oldest party member is over 80 and she had no problems with this), but for the majority of guests who would be likely to book this type of property it should be near the top of their short list! We hope to return in 2026.
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10/10 Excellent

Mid September 2025 Week Break

I stopped at the Ridgeway with my father for a week. The property is very centrally located with a dedicated parking space that is really useful for the general area (not a huge space if the others are in use and you have a big car, but I have a Focus and it was great). The Ridgeway is the entrance on the ground floor but the apartment has 2 levels and a lovely view from the dining table (see the site photo gallery). Kitchen was very well equipped and suitable for a wide variety of cooking. Beds and bedrooms very comfortable. Heating worked really well which was useful as we were there on a bad week for wind and rain! Lots of books and DVDs left by the owners in case of needing a quiet day in and also some good information on walks and stuff. Nice utility room for drying stuff out too. WiFi excellent too. Keswick Cottages were very responsive to a couple of queries I had. I'd definitely stay again as I didn't want to leave
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8/10 Good

Keswick weekend break

Great location, well equipped kitchen, & comfortable place to stay, & having our dog with us with Fitz park just around the corner was a bonus, & also the property had a back door entrance into a large utility room which was great for drying off & cleaning up the dog before entering the carpeted areas,private parking space for one vehicle right across from the property
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette Moore

Just the ticket

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was comfortable and clean, with lovely views from the lounge window. Good to have lots of books and games provided. And we made use of the front patio on a few occasions. The parking space is a bonus. We thought it was in an excellent location in the town, a quiet no through round but the benefit of being staggering distance to all the pubs, restaurants and shops. We would definitely book again!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

Great place. Comfy, spacious, great location, clean and everything you need for a stay away. Only negative was that the property above it had very noisy floorboards, so we were woken up at 6am most mornings.

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking nirvana

From booking to check out everything was so easy. Communication was excellent and detailed. We spent a good bit of time hiking the nearby trails then enjoying a pint in one of the lovely pubs in town. An easy walk to a great market for those that wish to cook. It has great hiking snacks as well. Fell in love with the chicken chorizo scotch egg, it may be the perfect hiking snack. Be sure to stop by one of the many pubs for great beer and food. Keswick is very dog friendly and we loved sitting with a pint watching the dogs and chatting with owners. Be aware the property is multi level and the stairs may seem worse after the Skiddaw climb. We are planning our return visit.
Meandering with sheep
Skiddaw summit
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

The Ridgeway

We really enjoyed our short stay in The Ridgeway. Excellent location, beautiful property, with wonderful scenic views across the fells. Highly recommend it for people wanting to visit Keswick and the surrounding area.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Excellent location

Great location, easy walk into town & nearby park. Great views from the lounge. We found the side access straight into the utility room particularly useful for bringing a very muddy dog indoors. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Great traditional house with modern interior

Great 2 bed house with enclosed front yard, 100 yards from the main street. Central location and also close to park and river greta. Great for dog walks and property easy and quick to centrally heat when needed
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8/10 Good

carole P.

Great location and lovely views

We enjoyed our 3 night stay as The Ridgeway is in an ideal location for walking into Keswick and also reaching 2 supermarkets. Apartment is comfortable, beds and linen very nice. Kitchen well stocked, just be aware all the knives need sharpening as they’re completely blunt! Views from the first floor living room lovely, also nice and bright The downstairs shower room works fine but the shower itself is very small so would be awkward to use for anyone larger than a size 12 woman Weather not good enough for us to sit out but there is a private patio area which will get the sun afternoon/evening A single parking space, bit tight for an average size car ( focus) but very convenient at the front of house
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic cottage in a great location.

Ridgeway was perfect! It is spacious, very well equipped and very clean. It’s in a prime location with a lovely outside area to enjoy the sunshine that we had! Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

First Stay at The Ridgeway

Excellent Property Very Spacious and Extremely Clean Large Rooms and Great Views from the First Floor Lounge Comfortable Beds and an Excellent Kitchen All Mod Cons Would Highly Recommended This Property and the Keswick Cottages Team Who are Always Friendly and Helpful
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10/10 Excellent

Centre of Keswick

Great location in the centre of Keswick. Lovely view. Perfect place for 4 plus dog! The front patio is dog secure!

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