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Hazelwood

Keswick, Lake District
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Sleeps 18
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 8
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Increased accessibility
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Refurbished property
  • Impressive retreat with wood fired hot tub, outside dining area with built in BBQ and children's play area in 0.5 acres of grounds
  • Ideal for large groups and families with a wet room & ground floor bedroom, woodburner and sociable rooms to fit the whole party
  • Excellent access to Keswick's shops, restaurants, museums, cinema & theatre, As well countless walks from the door
Overview
Property code: SZ238

Follow the path leading from the large parking area and round to the front of this spacious detached house set in a residential area outside of Keswick town centre. You will immediately discover a traditional interior equipped with plenty of home comforts.

The welcoming hall has the impressive lounge with wood burning stove on your right, while the large dining room with table and seating for 18 people is on your left. The spacious kitchen is filled with natural light from the integrated orangery. There is a breakfast table for casual meals, and an adjoining pantry/utility area featuring a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer. The kitchen has a double gas AGA oven for cooking up a storm, and there is also a microwave, dishwasher, two fridges and an electric hob. The first of the bedrooms is located on this floor, a cosy room with large twin beds. Refresh yourself in the adjacent wet room.  

Climb the stairs to find six bedrooms. There are four bedrooms with double beds and en-suite shower rooms with WCs, one double, and a pleasant twin room that also benefits from its own en-suite shower room and WC. A set of steep stairs leads up to the eaves of the house on the second floor, where you’ll find the family suite with adjoining twin rooms. The first room with two twin beds leads into the second room with two twin beds.  Both feature sloped ceilings so beware of reduced head height. A shower room, sink and WC can be found between the two rooms.

Outside, the surrounding gardens are divided into different areas and beautifully landscaped. There is an inviting woodfired hot tub in the front garden where you can relax and unwind from the activities of the day., which is available for use between 8am and 10pm every day. To the rear is the patio with a BBQ, just right for some alfresco evenings, while watching the children playing on the swings and slide in their own play area. Ample parking is available in the tarmacked car park, which also offers storage for up to eight bikes and an outside wash down point for rinsing away the mud.

  • 9 bedrooms - 5 double, 4 twin
  •  8 bathrooms – 1  ground floor wet room with WC, 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC. On the second floor there is an additional en-suite with shower,  sink and WC
  • Be aware of reduced head height in attic bedrooms
  • Double oven AGA, two fridges, dishwasher, microwave , induction hob
  • Utility area in pantry with washing machine and tumble dryer 
  • Electric boot drying rack
  • 1 gas fire, and a wood burner
  • Smart TV in the sitting room
  • Towels are not provided 
  • Large, landscaped garden with access to woods 
  • Outside dining area with built in BBQ (starter pack of charcoal provided) 
  • Ample off-road parking for up to 9 cars 
  • Outside wash down point for dogs, boots & bikes
  • Bike storage
  • Wood fired hot tub to seat 8-10 people
  • Two starter packs of logs provided for the hot tub and wood burner
  • Hot tub is available 8am - 10pm only. Use outside of these times is strictly prohibited and monitored
  • This is a residential area, so all noise must be kept to a minimum after 10pm 
  • The property is not able to accept party bookings
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £70. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 23rd May 2025

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We enjoyed a lovely family break at Hazelwood house,celebrating my mum's 90th birthday & my sisters 60th. Twelve adults,five children, and four cockapoos ! The house catered well for all our needs & was both spacious & comfortable.The younger ones in the party, did a lot of walking & climbing & for the older members, Keswick was on the doorstep,so Read morewe could enjoy all the shops,cafes & restaurants & my mum especially enjoyed the Thursday & Saturday markets.Also Keswick is very dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Melba 4th April 2025

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Spacious, beautifully decorated and well equipped house on the edge of Keswick with easy access into the town via the old railway line. Great for large gatherings.

Reviewed by Brian 28th March 2025

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Reviewed by Sally 21st March 2025

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A lovely spacious house which is more than adequate for a large party to gather. The property is well equipped and in a location that allows for a pleasant walk by foot into the town centre and Lake.

Reviewed by Graeme 18th March 2025

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Perfect place for a short break with the walking club. House is lovely, well equipped and very close to the cycle path for easy access into town. Would definitely recommend to others and hope to be back ourselves.

Reviewed by Paul 14th March 2025

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This is a fantastic home in Keswick and great for larger groups. Comfort and cleanliness has been taken into consideration all around.

Reviewed by Hazel 7th March 2025

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Amazing house, communal seating areas were perfect, dinning room ideal, and bedrooms were all lovely, it was warm and inviting, the younger ones had a lot of fun in the hot tub too, the four legged one lived the wood to the rear and the very local morning walks, perfect for our family gathering.

Reviewed by Stephen 21st February 2025

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It would be useful to have a grill. Otherwise all is good if working . Garden fully enclosed and lockable bike store.

Reviewed by Joanne 7th February 2025

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We had a wonderful weekend celebrating my dads 90th birthday with 16 family members. The house was beautiful - so clean and comfortably furnished . The flow of the rooms worked perfectly and we never felt crammed in. The location is perfect - only a short walk to Keswick and the stone circle We used the dining room twice for family dinners and it wRead moreas amazing to be able to sit together around the huge table We had the best weekend and will definitely return! Hide

Reviewed by Rebekah 31st January 2025

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Beautiful house, done out so well. All the facilities you could need. Great location for walking into Keswick and hills practically at your door step. Amazing place to stay and value for money

Reviewed by Michelle 24th January 2025

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An excellent space with seating in both the kitchen and livingroom which is ideal for large groups. The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean and really useful with a big group so nobody is waiting around to get showered. The Aga oven does take a bit longer than standard ovens so plan cooking accordingly. We were able to whip up a banquet for 11 thRead moreough so I wouldnt worry. The house is in a great location to access Keswick and theres bus stops nearby should you want to make use of those. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 17th January 2025

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Amazing house with everything you would need, the house was very clean and spacious and all the rooms were lovely, the house was very warm and cosy. Perfect location and we will definitely recommend, we will be back. Thank you

Reviewed by Nick 10th January 2025

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This is the perfect holiday home for a large group in the Lake District! It is wonderfully equipped in a beautiful location with handy access to the railway path that leads into Keswick. The living areas are spacious and comfortable and the decor is impeccable throughout. My favourite spot was the window seat at the front of the house! Would highlyRead more recommend and look forward to returning. The beds are a little on the small side, but not uncomfortable. Guests should be aware it is on a main rd. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 27th December 2024

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Beautiful well equipped house in a great location. We will be back.

Reviewed by Kate 15th November 2024

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Reviewed by Maggie 8th November 2024

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Brilliant place to stay for family get together. Ideally located for a lovely 10/15 minute walk along the old railway line in to Keswick. Lovely and clean and having everything you need for your stay. Booked for the four time for next year 2025.

Reviewed by John 18th October 2024

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A fab house. We had a super time group of 16. Always have a week in the Lakes at this time. First time in Keswick. Overall it was very good and pleased to have stayed.

Reviewed by Jackie 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Josie 19th July 2024

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As a party of 12 we really enjoyed our stay at Hazelwood and loved the space and calm it provided for our holiday. Our children particularly loved the garden play area and huge lounge to play in!

Reviewed by Jake 5th July 2024

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Stunning property in a great location, perfect for all the family to enjoy!

Reviewed by Helen 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Pamela 7th June 2024

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A wonderful spacious rambling house, fabulous for a family get together! The house was clean, extremely comfortable, well equipped and beautiful, we had a lovely happy time and everything we needed was available. The bedrooms, all different, are all lovely and the dining room and sitting room are very spacious and comfortable. The family kitchen anRead mored lounge area was great for mingling while we cooked on the aga, which was fine once we worked it out! Definitely recommend, we will definitely return Hide

Reviewed by Iain 31st May 2024

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We all loved Hazelwood house. Very comfortable, spacious & well equipped. There was plenty loo roll, some cleaning stuff and dish tablets. The garden is lovely, plenty parking and nice outside seating area. The hottub took a while to heat so prepare this in planet time before you want to use it. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Michelle 26th April 2024

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This house is absolutely perfect. There were 16 of us and the house was more than big enough. Its to a really high spec throughout with a really spacious kitchen with comfy seating area, large lounge and large dining room. Most bedrooms are en-suite. It has a huge carpark that could easily fit 10 cars on. Approximately 15/20 minute walk into KeswicRead morek which you can either do straight down the main road or down the old train track that is now a path. Totally recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 15th March 2024

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Excellent house, very roomy and in a good location. The nearby cycling and walking path meant it was easy to get into Keswick. The house was very well equipped. The log fire certainly pumped out the heat.

Reviewed by Patrick 8th March 2024

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What a great house. The location was perfect allowing all members of the group access to The Lakes during the day as well as being a perfect place to all get together in the evening. Comfy beds, plenty of seating areas for different groups to sit and chat, a fabulous dining room and the added bonus of a hot tub. Yes it took a while to heat up but sRead moreitting out there listening to the birds singing as we soaked (including a tawny owl) was bliss. Hide

Reviewed by Rachael 1st March 2024

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Absolutely beautiful property would highly recommend staying here 15 minute walk to the town centre.

Reviewed by Leoni 5th January 2024

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The house was absolutely beautiful throughout. Some of the rooms are still part of the ongoing refurbishment, but even still, these rooms were clean and tidy. The house was very well equipped and there was nothing we needed that we couldn't find! The hot tub was a great addition, but it took a very long time and a lot of logs to heat it up in the vRead moreery cold weather (the lid was frozen type of cold!) It was great for our multi-generational family for the weekend, we will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 22nd December 2023

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We loved the house and location, is was a massive hit with all our extended family members. The bedrooms and living areas worked really well. The massive dining table was great. Keswick is also our new family favourite lake district town. The house was really well kitted out, great parking for all the family members and lots of great walks from theRead more house. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Maggie 8th December 2023

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Brilliant holiday let in a beautiful location - 5-10 minute walk into Keswick centre. Lovely big house for family or friends to get together.

Reviewed by Stuart 1st December 2023

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A stunning location and house made for big family/groups. With a number of en-suites, it makes the perfect retreat. Comfortable, warm, cosy. Well cared for by the owners.

Reviewed by Joy 27th October 2023

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Roomy living, dining and cooking area to share cooking and socialising. Well equipped for cooking. Beds and sofas, chairs comfy. Great having most rooms en-suite. Restaurants, cafes, pubs, shops in Keswick and Derwentwater lake, are both 20/30 minute walk into town and lake mainly along tarmac old railway line. There are also great walks from the dRead moreoor, we didnt use car. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 29th September 2023

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Fantastic location, outdoor space and downstairs rooms. Bedrooms were small and some were very small and in need of modernisation. AGA cooker not easy to use and needed a good clean. However, fantastic place for large group. We had 12 and for that size it was great nit sure how it would be for more .

Reviewed by Alan 8th September 2023

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I can't fault the cottage. Clean,well decorated close to town and lovely gardens.

Reviewed by Wayne 1st September 2023

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First impressions were good BUT cleanliness was lacking, the window on landing absolutely disgusting, dead Bees/Wasps/Flies just left there. The hot tub leaks and is a waste of time because it takes at least three hours to warm up, therefore by the time you return from your day out its too late to use. Two bedrooms, Skiddaw and Castlerigg have bedsRead more so hard you cant sleep. Thirlmere has had the shower fitted so low my brother had to stoop, hes 5ft 10inches. NOT dog friendly at all. Hide

Reviewed by R 4th August 2023

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Very noisy, being right at the junction of two heavily trafficked roads. Furniture and fittings good.all interior woodwork needs repainting. Barbecue inadequate. Wood fired Hot tub very difficult to implement as it requires at least two hours of attention to get it suitable for use. Close to level pathway for access to town, ( c 20 mins)

Reviewed by Janet 21st July 2023

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A perfect centre to explore the northern lakes - mountains, lakes, parks, towns. A beautiful house for a large group. Great interior design. Spacious. Comfortable beds in all upstairs rooms. Comfortable furniture downstairs. Well equipped, well maintained and clean. Some traffic noise but effective double glazing. 17 of us at different times had a Read morewonderful 80th birthday celebration. Good to choose different activities in different groups and return for an evening meal around the big table. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 23rd June 2023

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Lovely house for large family gatherings with plenty of space for everyone. Easy walk into Keswick on railway path from the door. Keswick is a good base for exploring this part of the Lakes & has good transport links to reach other National park locations. Plenty of beds, but the 4 in the attic are more suitable for children due to limited ceiling Read moreheight & steep stairs! Hide

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