“100% would stay here again and 100% would recommend staying here to others.”
We enjoyed our October stay in Howe Keld 1. It is a lovely home away from home. We loved the location being so close to the lake and the town centre too. The flat is comfortable, well-decorated and well-appointed. We’ve stayed in many self-catering flats/ holiday homes and this was one of the very best. Some of the nice little details and touches we appreciated:
We arrived late in the evening and the keyless entry made it very easy to get in without bothering anyone to meet us with a key.
Angela, the on-site manager was welcoming and helpful. We could WhatsApp her if we needed anything.
We had a parking space in the back- and it is nice that there is an entrance to the building in the back and front of the building.
The communal drying room was perfect for our wet gear after long hikes.
The laundry room was convenient and the flat has a clothes drying rack.
The entryway into the flat has a bench and three hooks for coats plus a nook to store shoes.
We appreciated that there was a lovely electric fireplace to enjoy. We had all the user manuals to hand to help us work out the fireplace, oven, etc.
The flat included some games such as Scrabble, Monopoly and two decks of cards too. Lots of guidebooks in the flat plus a lending library downstairs.
We had some milk, plum bread and jam in the flat on arrival- perfect for the next morning before we had a chance to get to the store or go to the Keswick Saturday market. There was toilet paper for the start of the stay, and hand soaps too.
The kitchen had everything we needed in terms of dishes and cutlery- including aluminium foil, tea towels, a hot pad for the oven, knives, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, hand soap, bread box, butter holder, etc. and the flat includes an iron and iron board
The bathroom has a large tub- perfect for soaking in after a long day of hiking. The shower pressure was excellent. A hairdryer is provided as well. Hangers in the closet were also appreciated.
The super kingsize bed was comfortable. We appreciate that linens and towels are provided. All in all- it is a lovely flat and an excellent home away from home for a perfect holiday in the Lakes.