Sarah G
June 2024
Fantastic holiday home right on the edge of Whinlatter Forest. This cottage is in the hamlet of Thornthwaite and is a 5min drive into Keswick. Bedrooms are lovely and all are situated at first floor. 1 x large bedroom with kingsize bed and huge en-suite walk-in shower, 1 x double bed with large en-suite walk-in shower, 1 x double bed which was snug. Main bathroom also situated at first floor, but there is also a further w/c shower room at ground floor level. Utility room off the back door, which I'd say is the main entrance rather than the original property door, which has a good washing machine and tumble dryer. Kitchen is very well stocked with pots and pans etc. The bonus with this property is the open lounge area with tv but also the second reception room with tv, so if the kids want their own space, there's more than enough rooms. We loved the afternoon sun on the patio, and there's plenty of car parking. We took our well behaved dog with us and had no trouble with the open aspect of the garden area, and the neighbours were great (didn't hear any barking from dogs, as suggested in another post). The cottage also has lots of books to read and games to play too, which is always nice to have that option. There is a stream that runs parallel with the property at a lower level which may get pretty noisy depending on the amount of rainfall, but the windows are pretty soundproof, and didn't disturb us during the night. There is also an open access (not gated, so young children should be supervised) with steps leading down to the stream. There was another gate which we were unsure whether it belonged to Ladstock Cottage or the adjoining property, so we never ventured beyond. There wasn't any information on the cottage for the guests only instruction manuals, which would have been handy and a nice personal touch plus the iron board didn't stand up too. I'd definitely recommend this cottage to others.