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Dodd View

Underskiddaw, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
5 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Complex
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At a glance

  • A traditional, three-bedroom, Lakeland cottage, in the foothills of Skiddaw, overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
  • Scenic walks with breathtaking views from the doorstep
  • Enjoy a perfect day with hikes up Dodd Fell and bike trails at Whinlatter
Property code: OC-SZ169

Retreat to this delightful, semi-detached, stone cottage, which is set in the northern Lake District and sleeps six guests and one very happy hound. Find the three-bedroom property is well situated for walks around Bassenthwaite Lake, less than 0.25 miles away, as well as for fishing and wildlife watching. Walkers will find a myriad of footpaths close by and those who are especially keen can even attempt 930-metre-high Skiddaw. Visit Mirehouse and Gardens, with its beautiful grounds, less than 1 mile away, and on the way home stop at Dodd Wood to spot a pair of nesting ospreys. Spend time perusing the shops in Keswick, 3 miles away, and take a cruise out on Derwentwater while you are there.

Step into the cottage and find yourself in a reception hall leading to a snug with a Smart TV, which children will enjoy. Further on into the cottage, however, you can also gather in the beamed lounge to watch something together, play a game and perhaps light the wood burner on colder days. Discover your kitchen/diner is also an attractive space, with beautiful timbers. Find it comes with a double fan oven, ceramic hobs, fridge, microwave, air fryer, Tassimo coffee machine and dishwasher There is a handy utility room, with space for outside gear and your happy hound to be towelled down after long walks. There is also a washer/dryer, freezer and access to the ground-floor WC. Two staircases in this cottage lead up to the first-floor accommodation, which includes a super-king-size room, which can be arranged as a twin if required. There is also a king-size room, entered via a step down, and a twin, also a step down, which can become a super-king-size room if required. Find a family bathroom, with an elegant fireplace, plus a bath, shower, WC and handbasin, at this level too, along with a shower room, with WC and handbasin. Both these rooms benefit from underfloor heating.

Enjoy the beauty of the Lake District as you relax out in the garden. Dine on the terrace or enjoy a chilled drink on a warm summer evening as you absorb the scenic vistas. Find a parking area shared with other properties with an electric charging station plus storage for bicycles and other outdoor equipment.

 

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 twin (these beds can be made into a super-king-size or divide into twins on request) and 1 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 1 downstairs WC
  • Double fan oven, ceramic hobs, fridge, microwave and dishwasher
  • Tassimo coffee machine (pods not provided)
  • Washer/dryer and freezer
  • Wood burner
  • Smart TV in snug and TV in lounge
  • Wi-Fi included, due to the rural location the connect ion can be slow.   It is suitable for emails and social media, but may not be adequate for streaming. Also the thickness of the 18th century internal walls mean that internet is only available downstairs.
  • Partially enclosed garden
  • Parking for upto 3 cars
  • Please note that there is no footpath from the cottage nor direct access to the lake
  • Two shared electric vehicle charging points available for no additional charge
  • Lockable storage for bikes and outdoor gear
  • Complex of properties
  • Can be booked alongside neighbouring cottages
  • Shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants 3 miles away
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Steven 13th May 2026

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Cottage was great and so comfortable and homely. Would be great to have a book on the history of the cottages

Reviewed by Tamsin 11th April 2026

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This was our second visit, we love the cottage. The location has beautiful views and we like the garden. It's very comfortable, the kitchen is well-equipped and the utility space is very useful too.

Reviewed by Rosemary 20th March 2026

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Beautiful holiday cottage and location, easy to find and plenty of parking. Comfy beds and everything you need for a stay in the North Lakes.

Reviewed by Gillian 14th March 2026

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Lovely cottage, brilliant location and extensive outdoor area. The cottage was really warm and comfy, beds extremely comfortable. Wood burner simple to use and just right. Interior deco, curtains etc was lovely. Would most definitely come back!

Reviewed by Sue 1st March 2026

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A lovely cottage in a superb location - lots to do on the doorstep. Had everything you needed including a good utility ideal for drying wet clothes and boots!

Reviewed by Gwyneth 10th October 2025

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Reviewed by Liz 12th September 2025

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Great spacious cottage with plenty space to spread out, have quiet time and congregate over cooking and meal times. Good quality bedding. Comfy settees, big bathrooms. Heating was very efficient and warmed up quickly. Good to have two fridges plus freezer & a very well equipped kitchen. Lovely well kept garden to sit out and admire views. We reportRead moreed drain overflowing to handyman, who dealt with it as we were leaving. I had concerns with shower temperature, plumber came. Do check dials first. Hide

Reviewed by C 5th September 2025

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Stayed for 1 week in this lovely spacious cottage. It was bigger than expected and the kitchen is well equiped. The utility/boot room is great for sorting your boots wet clothes and drying dog of. Extra snug room is great if you want quiet time on your own or for kids to play. Garden and views lovely and you get last of evening sun. On main road wiRead moreth no side walk so be careful with dogs and children. Stairs not very deep so you cant get foot on. No internet upstairs. Overall fab cottage Hide

Reviewed by Jodie 22nd August 2025

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A beautiful spacious cottage with a stunning garden a d views of Skiddaw...well equipped kitchen and only a short drive from keswick!

Reviewed by John 6th July 2025

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Had a lovely time in Dodd View. A lovely spacious cottage. The kitchen is great - big with lots of cupboard space, 2 undercounter fridges & an undercounter freezer. Cooker worked well. Plentiful hot water. Wifi and internet were fine - just have to be used to using it downstairs - what about installing a range-extender? The bedrooms were lovely witRead moreh comfy beds. The 2 bathrooms were both great - with great showers and good water pressure too. The EV charger worked great too. Would happily return. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 6th June 2025

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We had a lovely stay here, it is a beautiful location with incredible views. The house was large and the beds comfy. The cupboards were stocked with plenty of items, glasses, plates, cutlery, pots etc. The large utility room was great for all our coats and boots and other bits, out the way of the rest of the house. We spent a lot of time by the picRead morenic table as the view was so lovely and it was so peaceful. Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 23rd May 2025

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Lovely cottage with great set up for families. Plenty of space and good amenities. Location is not far from Keswick, has wonderful views and close for good walking. Property was clean and warm. Plenty of space to park and even had an EV charger (that worked!). Hope to return again and hoping for better weather to make use of the lovely garden.

Reviewed by Peter 16th May 2025

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Lovely spacious cottage, able to have lots of privacy for the 3 couples. Large kitchen with everything you need. Large sitting area. Property very clean. Gardens beautiful over looking the mountains.

Reviewed by Carole 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Cleone 4th April 2025

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Perfect location with skiddaw walkable from the front door. On a bus route and 5 minutes from Keswick. Cottage was bigger than expected and had everything one needed. Clean , comfortable and great location. Would highly recommend

Reviewed by Nick 28th March 2025

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Reviewed by Janet 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Joanne 28th February 2025

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Lovely spacious cottage a short car journey from Keswick -very well equipped and comfortable throughout - would definitely recommend and stay again !

Reviewed by Charlotte 14th February 2025

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We absolutely loved our stay at Dodd View. This is our second time and we hope to come back again soon! Perfect for families (we were a party of 5 - 2 young children, mum, granny and grandad). The space is fab, it is very well equipped and the kids loved playing hide and seek! The garden is beautiful and large. The location is ideal - we visited WhRead moreinlatter, Maryport aquarium, Keswick climbing wall, Castlerigg stone circle - all within easy reach. Love it and cant wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Umberto 7th February 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon 13th December 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 22nd November 2024

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We had a fabulous week in Dodds View, although it was the weekend of storm Bert we were super cozy and warm in the cottage. We had everything we needed for self catering with the well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room and a great utility room for drying wet coats etc. lovely comfy beds, plenty of hot water in spacious bathrooms. Very close to KeswicRead morek but also out in the countryside with fabulous views and walks from the house. We loved it and will definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 7th October 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Free car charger which was so helpful to have and allowed us to enjoy our stay without having to travel further afield to charge so we could enjoy what Keswick and the surrounding areas had to offer. The cottage is lovely and spacious. Nice sized garden with a breathtaking view. Only down side was the amoRead moreunt of cobwebs and spiders and a few lights were out. I would definitely visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Jaime 20th September 2024

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Absolutely stunning, peaceful and spacious place. Excellent value and the location was really good. You can walk to Dodd View and the bus stop from the cottage but there is no path, so your main access if going further afield really by car. Great to have an EV charger available and in full working order. Sheets and towels perfectly clean. Some cobwRead moreebs etc. as to be expected in a cottage of that age. Would happily stay again and definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by John 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 30th August 2024

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Lovely cottage overlooking the lake, parking good and garden nice to sit in and watch the sheep/cows in the adjacent field. Would maybe have been nice to have some comfortable seating in the garden. Kitchen big and fully equipped although make sure you take your own condiments as none supplied. Great to have a separate room with washing machine andRead more areas to store coats/shoes etc. Extra fridge & freezer in this room too. Beds very comfortable & showers in both bathrooms very good. Good value Hide

Reviewed by Sally 16th August 2024

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A beautiful cottage with gorgeous views from the garden. We stayed for 7 days and loved every minute. The cottage was great for socialising as the rooms were large and comfortable. Having 2 bathrooms/showers was fantastic as there were 6 adults staying and we all liked to have 1-2 showers a day. The kitchen was well equipped and we loved the large Read moredining table in the middle of the room. Hide

Reviewed by David 26th July 2024

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Cottage lovely, spacious and garden beautiful. Some plumbing issues occurred, but were dealt with reasonably quickly. The garden is not secure for a dog. Main road location is a risk for small children and dogs. We were mostly comfortable and the two king sized beds were very good. However, the smaller (double, rather than king sized) bed had an inRead morecredibly hard and uncomfortable mattress - my daughter could not get a good night's sleep the whole fortnight. Regrettably may prevent us re-booking. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 5th July 2024

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Cosy cottage in perfect location with well kept garden and lovely views. Lots of hot water and well equipped would recommend.

Reviewed by Susan 21st June 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage for a relaxing holiday with amazing views. Short drive to Keswick and both Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lakes.

Reviewed by Nick 7th June 2024

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Spacious well equipped cottage in a lovely setting along the lake

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