Self Catering in Cumbria - Rosthwaite

A lot of good points, but also some not so good
There is no phone signal, and very limited internet access. So no-one can call you on your phone unless you drive much closer to Keswick. There is no house phone. Internet is next door, and due to thick stone walls throughout the cottage, it won't travel more than 5ft from the party wall. The cottage is pretty clean. I noticed the bedroom carpet not very well vacuumed when I dropped an earring. I cleaned the downstairs Windows myself inside & out, they were very dirty. The bedroom with the ensuite has a very hard mattress The family bathroom had issues with the electric shower, very difficult to get the temperature right. The kitchen seems well appointed, but the oven was very difficult to cook in. Half the seal on the door was missing, and the element at the top sticking out. There is plenty of cutlery, decent pots, pans, plates & glassware. Take dishwashing tablets. There was no introduction/instructions book/folder, which caused problems with the oven & the heating. The thermostat for the heating is on the cottage next door, so after a fruitless search we found this out, and was instructed to "open a window" if it got too hot. There is parking (with shuffling) for 2 cars out the back, unless you are happy to park further down the village. There is an open fire with logs, kindling, firelighters and coal You are 2 doors away from the pub. There is a nice garden to sit in too
Arramattic
2019-05-13

Perfectly placed for walkers, drinkers, or both
A charming cottage in the back-of-beyond. Just what was required over a festive Christmas break. The kitchen's facilities were more than sufficient for us to comfortably prepare a Christmas meal for 5. A short walk along the beck to Rossthwaite and we were able to get a lovely meal and some fine beer in the Riverside pub. I did find it difficult to get comfortable in the bed in Room 1. And for those in need of WiFi (why this would be required I am not sure) may find it difficult to get a signal in those areas not adjacent to the adjoining farmhouse.
FishyFrog
2019-01-03

We enjoyed the beautiful cottage garden, it was very relaxing. In a perfect location for walks or fell climbing. There is an excellent pub two doors away, and a short stroll brings you to fields of lambs. A very roomy cottage, highly recommended.
Mrs Mannion
2016-05-21

Stonethwaite was a warm comfortable cottage in an ideal location for exploring Upper Borrowdale.
Mrs Tolliday
2016-04-09

Excellent rural cottage in a remote location yet easily accessible to Keswick. The cottage was extremely comfortable and well kept and ideal for a walking holiday or general relaxation in the countryside.
Mrs Meikle
2016-03-15