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Charming character cottage within a 5-minute level stroll of the town centre.
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Keswick
- Place, Derwent Pencil Museum5 min walk
- Place, Hope Park9 min walk
- Place, Derwentwater10 min walk
- Airport, Carlisle (CAX)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Charming character cottage within a 5-minute level stroll of the town centre.
Charming character cottage within a 5-minute level stroll of the town centre.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Wi-Fi available.. Front forecourt. On road parking. No smoking. Visit England 4 Star.. Laal Yan is Cumbrian dialect for ’little one’, which aptly describes this charming, cosy, character cottage. It is ideally situated in a small terrace of similar cottages, a short level stroll from the town centre. It has the benefit of parking provided near the cottage. There are fell views to the front and rear and the cottage is adjacent to the River Greta. The cottage is beautifully furnished in keeping with the character of the cottage, but with the benefit of a contemporary kitchen.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a small usual landing area at the top of the stairs. Extra care to be taken. The stairs at this property are steep and narrow so may be a problem for small children under 6 years and people with restricted mobility.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Wi-Fi available.. Front forecourt. On road parking. No smoking. Visit England 4 Star.. Laal Yan is Cumbrian dialect for ’little one’, which aptly describes this charming, cosy, character cottage. It is ideally situated in a small terrace of similar cottages, a short level stroll from the town centre. It has the benefit of parking provided near the cottage. There are fell views to the front and rear and the cottage is adjacent to the River Greta. The cottage is beautifully furnished in keeping with the character of the cottage, but with the benefit of a contemporary kitchen.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a small usual landing area at the top of the stairs. Extra care to be taken. The stairs at this property are steep and narrow so may be a problem for small children under 6 years and people with restricted mobility.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are drops in the garden.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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.
About the area
Keswick
Keswick is home to this cottage. Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre and Womenrock. Go Ape Whinlatter and Raw War Paintball Games are also worth visiting.

Keswick
What's nearby
- Derwent Pencil Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Hope Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Derwentwater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Theatre By The Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Round - 8 min walk
- Crooked River Tap - 9 min walk
- Golden Lion - 8 min walk
- Back Bar - 8 min walk
- The Old Keswickian - 9 min walk
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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5 Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Gary
2 Jan 2021
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Gary
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Norman
27 Oct 2020
A lovely cottage, ideally situated for easy access to town.
Norman
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Louise
19 Oct 2020
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Louise
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10/10 Excellent
Janice
28 Sept 2020
Beautiful old cottage well equipped.
Janice
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Deborah
21 Aug 2020
A lovely cottage in a beautiful location for our first holiday since lockdown.
Deborah
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
20 Sept 2019
Nice cottage near keswick Town centre.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Ann
9 Aug 2019
Was very worried about lack of landing outside the single bedroom but managed fine.
Ann
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Lee
14 Jul 2019
Staircase little tight and may be difficult for someone of limited mobility.
Lee
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
7 Apr 2019
A warm and cosy cottage with its own lakeland charm.
Lynn
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Rosy
27 Mar 2019
Well equipped tiny cottage close to all amenities.
Rosy
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
J
28 Feb 2019
Very nice compact cosy cottage about 12 ft wide but all that two or three people need.
J
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