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Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick

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Summer house and sunshine.Gas BBQ inside.
Gable and rear of Cottage.
Your view from the Kitchen and dinning room Window of Bram Cragg cottage.
View from lounge and two from bedrooms.
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Keswick, Cumbria,
  • Place, Thirlmere
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Keswick Climbing Wall
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick

Bram Cragg Cottage fully renovated 2014 and was built in 1896 as an extension to Bram Cragg Farm which dates from 1688.
Bram Cragg Cottage is approved by Quality Cumbria who annually inspect the accommodation.
The cottage is 2.5 miles South West off the A66 and 4.5 miles from Keswick.
There are views from all windows of Skiddaw, Blencathra, High & Low Rigg and the towering slope of Bram Cragg behind the cottage.
There are three bedrooms sleeping up to six guests all year round.
One bedroom is en-suit and there is a bathroom with separate shower.
Downstairs has a lounge with wood burner stove - fuel provided- September to April.
Kitchen with dining area off the lounge and a down stairs toilet & cloakroom.
There is parking for up to three cars beside the two entrances.
Sorry no pets.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry no single sex groups.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No noise after 11pm that would disturbe other guests. No fire works please; these frighten dogs and animals. Thank you.
Where damage occures or extra cleaning is required including poor personal hygine issues, guests will be contact and future bookings refused.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8231393
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
Note from host: Sorry no single sex groups.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the area

Keswick

Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lodore Falls and Ullswater. Travelling with kids? Consider Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Keswick, Cumbria,

What's nearby

  • Thirlmere - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Keswick Climbing Wall - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Derwentwater - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wainwright Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Back Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Cottage with exceptional views of fells, near A66 & Keswick located?

This family-friendly Keswick cottage is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Thirlmere, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum and Keswick Climbing Wall. Castlerigg Stone Circle is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

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Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Delia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
totally brilliant Cottage in a fantastic location, loved watching the lambs play around. Keswick was relatively close by for shopping. A wonderful stay and we willI definitely be booking again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location, close to Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside. Great outdoor space with amazing views. Gillian and Duncan are lovely, helpful and welcoming. Cottage has everything you will need for your stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2026
Thank you for enjoying Bram Cragg Cottage inside and outside and beyond. Hope you may return again sometime.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 5th visit to Bram Cragg Cottage, and as always we had a wonderful time. By far the best holiday cottage we have stayed in, and the location is perfect.We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2026
Thank you for finding and returning to Bram Cragg Cottage for a fifth visit. We know you have travelled a long way to enjoy this picturesque North Western Lake District.
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10/10 Excellent

Steven D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow, what a find!Very comfortable and very well equipped cottage that is perfectly located to explore Keswick and the surrounding area. Plenty of walks available from the door too.Very peaceful and relaxing setting, and the summerhouse and patio area are perfect for unwinding after a day on the fells.We can't recommend this property enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr, 2026
Thank you for staying. Pleased you were comfortable and you enjoyed the views from Bram Cragg Cottage and those on your walks. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was welcoming and the cottage was very clean and in excellent condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov, 2025
Thank you for staying in our picturesque patch of Cumbria near to Keswick.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely, peaceful stay. The cottage was perfect for us, plenty of space and in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

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

Nice place to stay and nice owners

Nice place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2023
Thank you. Pleased you enjoyed staying in Bram Cragg Cottage. Hope you can stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Marcus and Wendy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great on all counts. Very clean and fully equipped. Good heating for the cold winter nights. Wonderful peaceful location near Keswick. Thànk you Gillian for your kindness and hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2025
Thank you both.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the fifth time we have stayed in this lovely, comfortable cottage. It is set in a very peaceful location, and has fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Gillian and Duncan are wonderful hosts, very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2025
Thank you for staying a fifth time in Bram Cragg Cottage. Thank you for looking after and leaving everything so clean and tidy. The views from the Cottage are good in all seasons.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely cottage, very warm, very well equipped. Perfect location. Very clean. Couldnt be better
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2025
Thank you. Pleased you enjoyed your first visit yo Bram Cragg Cottage and thaks for leaving everything so clean and tidy.
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, spotless, heated floor, log burner and jet bath, absolute heaven. Fantastic weekend. We will be back with bells on!!x
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2025
Thank you. Please you were warm and cosy for your November visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Fantastic holiday in a top class location

This was our 4th stay at this wonderful property, and we are booked to return in the autumn.The location is perfect for us - secluded, yet only a 12 minute drive to Keswick, and 25 minutes to Ambleside.It's the best holiday cottage we've ever stayed in!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2025
Thank you for staying at Bram Cragg again. See you again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Excellent cottage with amazing views

A lovely warm, comfortable and very well appointed cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. Plenty of space ,wonderful views and helpful , friendly owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb, 2025
Thank you. Pleased you had the weather most days to enjoy your cycling, walking and saw snow on the fell tops before you departed.
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

Lovely house in perfect location

Quieter than the south lakes, easy reach of Keswick and wonderful walks right from the front door. This property is a great find.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon Y.

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

Perfect base for the northern lakes

Everything about this property is perfect and we’ll be booking again for our next trip to Cumbria.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec, 2022
Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Shirley E.

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

Wonderful stay

We spent 4 days here and loved every minute. The house is so comfortable and welcoming after our long journey. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We wanted to stay longer!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar, 2024
Thank you for staying. Pleased you wrre comfortable after your days out enjoying the views and the Malcolm Wilson Rally.
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10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

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

Great location beautiful cottage

Very comfortable well presented accommodation helpful owners everything as described. Location ideal for getting all over the lake district,peaceful country location but only a couple of miles from Keswick or Grasmere
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
Thank you for enjoying Bram Cragg Cottage as you home to explore our corner of the Lake District. I hope you can return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic M.

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

Half term break

Lovely property, great location and friendly hosts. I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2025
Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

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

Perfect stay

A beautifully located, well equipped, warm and clean cottage. We had a lovely week. Lovely extra touches- summer house, homemade cake on arrival - too.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Stay in the lake district

Beautiful area, lovely accommodation, friendly and helpful hosts, what more could you need. x
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Lovely stay near Keswick

Our second visit to this wonderful house near Keswick. Everything catered for and set up ahead of our arrival, including baby gates. Great hosts in a perfect location. Looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Hidden Gem

Property located in St John’s in the Vale, a beautiful quiet valley just 4 miles from Keswick. Gill and Duncan are wonderful hosts providing you with everything you can think of and then more. We have stayed more times than I can remember now, and the standard is always superb. I can’t recommend this property enough!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Thank you for enjoying Bram Cragg Cottage for this stay. Thank you for booking another visit in summer. Hope the weather is as good then or cooler to walk some more Lakeland Fells.
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Fantastic

Had the most amazing stay, the cottage was absolutely lovely, warm, clean, fantastic views and had everything you needed home from home. Gill the host was lovely. This was one of the best cottages we have stayed in for cleanliness and perfect bedding. Everything about the cottage was of high standard.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2025
Thank you for your review. Pleased you had perfect weather to see the views and explore the area on your first visit to us near Keswick and the Northern Lake District.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Excellent property in a wonderful location

We enjoyed a great week in this lovely property - probably the best self catering cottage we have ever stayed in. We have already booked to return in October! Within easy reach of Keswick, the cottage combines a quiet location, surrounded by beautiful countryside, with great access to to all essential services.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2023
Thank you. We agree with you too. See you again quite soon.
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10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Relaxing stay

We have stayed here and the lodges a few times now due to the excellent standard of the holiday accommodation its location and the beautiful walks nearby. There is everything you need for your stay at the Cottage the beds are comfortable and the property is warm and inviting and on a nice day you can sit out and view the lovely picturesque scenery around you whilst drinking a local libation. The Hosts are very accommodating and we will definitely be back hopefully later in the year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2024
Thank you for your return stay and thinking of staying again in the future. Pleased you loved Bram Cragg Cottage for the comfort inside and the everchanging views outside.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Gillian Stuart

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Duncan was born in Threlkeld & Gillian in Newlands. Duncan is a builder by trade and I worked on the family dairy & sheep farm before raising our daughter & son, helping on building projects then running the holiday lets at Bram Cragg from 1993. Duncan, since fell running, is a keen mountain biker a sport that has taken our family all over the UK. Gillian has been taking part in local dog agility events since 2006.
Any spare time and we walk the fell tops with our dogs & family.

Why they chose this property

Bram Cragg Farm being owned & loved by Gillians grandparents since 1974 and has been in our controle since 1993 and ownership from 2008. We renovated & developed it until 2014 with Duncan using his 35 years of building expertise & family help to make it the holiday choice of many returning guests. You can't help but fall in love with the setting of Bram Cragg set among the fells in a sceinic valley. The 50 acre of land is now stocked with our neighbourghs quality limousan breeding beef cattle and swaledale or cheviot breeding sheep from April to October and we maintain the land all the year round.

What makes this property unique

Bram Cragg Farm looks unchanged with the oldest part dating from 1688. Buildings were added as dairy and sheep farming grew and mining, railways and reservoirs expanded the population. We have been allowed to develop the byre and hay loft above to provide holiday accommodation with lovely views and we replaced two existing static caravans with two larger modern lodges.
These have more comfort and space for up to four guests, more privacy for all guests but with open unrestricted views of fells & fields.

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