Littlebeck

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

11 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Steer
October 2020

“We have stayed at Littlebeck a number of times and have booked for next year already.”

The location of this cottage is stunning. It is in the Borrowdale valley, at the bottom of Honister Pass and the scenery is beyond beautiful. If you are a walker then locations don't get better than this! You could stay for months and still not do all the peaks, or low level walks, or tire of the area...it is our favourite place in the Uk. There are so many walks without even needing to use the car. The cottage is peaceful, warm and comfortable with everything we need. A washer/dryer would be ...

The location of this cottage is stunning. It is in the Borrowdale valley, at the bottom of Honister Pass and the scenery is beyond beautiful. If you are a walker then locations don't get better than this! You could stay for months and still not do all the peaks, or low level walks, or tire of the area...it is our favourite place in the Uk. There are so many walks without even needing to use the car. The cottage is peaceful, warm and comfortable with everything we need. A washer/dryer would be a good addition given the wet week we just had! There was previously one and it was very useful in wet weather! We love it here and look forward to our next trip!

- Mrs Steer, October 2020
Dr Tannock December 2020

“Littlebeck was a great place to stay.”

Location is excellent, as there are walks you can do from the front door and many other walks just a 5-10 minute drive away. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped.

- Dr Tannock, December 2020
Ms Harley September 2020

“Littlebeck was a completely perfect home for us for a week.”

The cottage is clean, comfortable, cosy and had everything we needed. Great location in Seatoller for lots of fantastic walking. Would highly recommend it.

- Ms Harley, September 2020
Prof Dixon August 2020

“We had a great holiday at Littlebeck.”

It is in a perfect location for walks in Borrowdale and also close to the Buttermere fells. The cottage was clean and well equipped and we enjoyed sitting outside in the garden when the weather permitted. We went out walking every day, mostly straight from the front door. One evening we sampled the pizza from the farm opposite which was very tasty.

- Prof Dixon, August 2020
Mr Hall July 2020

“Beautiful cottage at the foot of Honnister.”

We took a weekend here to get away - somewhere peaceful and quiet. We walked Fleetwith to Haystacks as well as Scafel. A perfect place to get away

- Mr Hall, July 2020
Craig_Hopton April 2019

“Spectacular location”

This was an absolutely wonderful location for a cottage. Seatoller is deep in Burrowdale and there are umpteen walks from the doorstep. Unfortunately Seatoller's tearoom was closed for the off season so there was nowhere to eat within quick walking distance. The Langstrath Inn down the road in Stonethwaite is well worth the short drive however. The cottage itself was the perfect size for us. A cosy kitchen and living area, and two bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs plus an extra toilet. The cottage was really clean and the bathroom seemed to have been renovated fairly recently. However the kitchen could do with some updating and while it had most equipment it didn't have big enough pots and pans for family cooking so we found ourselves spreading cooking over two pans. There was a working dishwasher and washer/dryer which was a great help. The TV and Bose speaker were good quality. There was even free internet, although it was painfully slow. The electric heaters were mostly ok but we were glad we'd brought an extra plug in heater to make downstairs more comfortable. We also made use of the log fire on a couple of evenings. The garden was a nice space but could do with some work to make it more pleasant. At the back of the garden beyond the wall there was a stream which was quite good for the kids to paddle in and keep themselves amused - just remember to keep an eye on them. As explained on the advert daytime parking is only available in the off-season. This was a fine for us as we came before Easter, but if you visit in the high season you'll need to use the nearby National Trust car park. The owner was responsive and helpful over email with a couple of queries we had.

- Craig_Hopton, April 2019
katehoward86 May 2018

“Wonderful holiday in a great location!”

We stayed for 7 night in May at Littlebeck with our 7 month old baby and had a wonderful first holiday as a family of 3. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Very well equipped for a family with a little one including highchair and travel cot. The washing machine came in very handy! The location was perfect. 15 minute drive from Kesick and some lovely shops and lots of breathtaking walks right from the doorstep. We found all the guidebooks and information really useful. We could have stayed for another week as there were so many walks and activities we wanted to try. We were extremely lucky that we had gorgeous weather all week and only used the wood burning stove once. The cottage was warm in the evenings and we made lots of use of the garden and BBQ. We would definitley come back for another holiday.

- katehoward86, May 2018
Uncky-Bee December 2017

“Cosy Hideaway”

My wife and I booked this for a trip away with a young Baby and our dog. We have 2 older kids at school and thought it would be nice to pretend it was just us with a young Baby so roped in the grandparents! I have to admit I didn’t read any reviews before booked. I think that’s a god thing because the first 2 reviews must have been from a different owner / timeline on this property. Overall we had a great stay. Keswick and the shops / cafes there is great and a short drive away. The honnister pass slate mine and the meres beyond are stunning. The house has a generous kitchen for a 2 bed property and us well equipped. There is a large wood burner with back boiler for the master bedroom radiator and the electric radiators make it very cosy when it’s cold outside. In the living area there are 2 arm chairs and a sofa, a dining table with chairs and tv, dvd, freesat and obviously a scrabble set! I’d have no hesitation in bringing the whole family of 5 for as long as our littlest is in a travel cot or ready bed. Thanks for a nice early winter break.

- Uncky-Bee, December 2017
X84MCdanielc November 2017

“Idyllic!”

Perfect location all round, short enough drive to Keswick, plenty of activities on the door step, and spectacular walking starting from your front door! The cosy cottage was warm and cosy! It had everything needed for a comfortable stay and was spotless. The only downside would be the main bed is rather uncomfortable and noisy, and there's no way of keeping dogs down stairs as is requested. However neither of these points would be enough to put us of coming back! We can't wait for our next visit!

- X84MCdanielc, November 2017
Kouyanet September 2017

“Infested by Wasps”

As a previous reviewer has said, this place might sleep four, but you would be pushed to get four people downstairs in any comfort; especially after a long day on the hills. Overall, the cottage is pleasant enough... However, The microwave hadn’t been cleaned and was sticky with old food. Worst of all, the house was infested with wasps. Obviously, there had been some treatment as most of the wasps were half dead, but finding a load of wasps crawling all over the staircase wasn’t our idea of luxury. And yes, some of them were still active enough to sting you.

- Kouyanet, September 2017
nancyh857 August 2017

“Underwhelming”

We visited this cottage as a last minute break and weren't expecting anything 'amazing' but we were still left a bit disappointed. Obviously not the owner's fault but we didn't realise Seatoller had it's own micro-climate and seemed to have a permanent rain cloud above it - this coupled with a few issues to do with comfort in the house itself made us almost leave mid-break! The cottage is very clean and all amenities available. However, the heating never came on and the guest book said to not touch the settings as they were in 'Summer mode'. There was also no starter pack put out for the log burner so had to ring the agency to get this the next day. The dishwasher didn't work, the small 2 seater sofa was not particularly somewhere for 2 people to put their feet up after a long day of walking and considering it's advertised as 'sleeps 4', I've no idea where they would all sit! They also advertise as pet friendly but when you get there pets are strictly forbidden upstairs, although I do agree with the policy of no dogs on furniture. The bed upstairs was uncomfortable and hard. The slightest movement made lots of noise and was kept awake constantly by this. The garden, although well kitted out, was overgrown, scruffy and not inviting and there appeared to be a daily influx of wasps into the upstairs of the house so possibly a nest somewhere? I paint a negative picture. Was the cottage liveable? Yes. Was it comfortable? Not really. Would I go back? No.

- nancyh857, August 2017
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The property

"This cosy, mid-terrace cottage is positioned in the serene hamlet of Seatoller in the awe-inspiring Borrowdale area, highly regarded as one of the most stunning regions of the Lakes District.

Nestled in the shadows of Scafell Pike, this secret hideaway is ideal for a family or two couples seeking an outdoor holiday filled with adventure from the doorstep.

After a days exploration, relax in the cosy sitting room with your feet up and the fire burning.

Prepare a sumptuous feast in the well-equipped kitchen before gathering round the dining table with your loved ones to reflect upon the day or plan the next activity.

The two bedrooms are presented with quilt sheets to ensure a wholesome sleep, offering a double and twin setup.

Positioned at the rear of the cottage is an enclosed patio area and further lawned area that extends to the beck which flows constantly - a lovely spot to enjoy this magical location.

There are plenty of walks available from the cottage, ranging from gentle footpath pursuits around the walks and through the meadows, to enthralling hikes along the Honsiter Path and up Scafell Pike, making this property ideal for ramblers or cyclists.

Keswick can be reached within an easy drive, boasting several shops and restaurants, along with family attractions such as mini-golf and the Pencil Museum.

With so much to see in this special corner of Cumbria, enjoy at stay at Littlebeck, all year round.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart television with freesat, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc in rent
Bed linen and towels inc in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Restricted roadside parking for 1 car (available all day from Nov-Good Friday, otherwise 7pm-9am only)
Loading/unloading outside property available at all times
Additional parking in pay and display car park 130 yards away, subject to availability and free to National Trust members
Lockable bike storage
Rear patio with furniture and lawn across pathway alongside river
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1.3 miles
Note: Riverside location, children must be supervised.

About the location

ROSTHWAITE

Keswick 6.5 miles.

The pretty village of Rosthwaite is situated in the Borrowdale area of the stunning Lake District National Park. The village, surrounded by fells and meadows offers a pub, shop and tea room. You’ll be delighted with the location - just driving up the Borrowdale Valley past Lake Derwentwater is sure to please, and once you arrive in Rosthwaite you will be charmed by the traditional Lakeland cottages. Within driving distance is the town of Keswick, which boasts a number of shops and restaurants, along with miniature golf, parks, the Pencil Museum and the famous Theatre by the Lake. With Derwent Water and Honister Pass close by, the village is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists, and is in a superb location to discover all of the Lake District.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Littlebeck

Seatoller near Rosthwaite and Keswick, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 948906)

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Reviews

“We have stayed at Littlebeck a number of times and have booked for next year already.”

“Littlebeck was a great place to stay.”

“Littlebeck was a completely perfect home for us for a week.”

“We had a great holiday at Littlebeck.”

“Beautiful cottage at the foot of Honnister.”

“Spectacular location”

“Wonderful holiday in a great location!”

“Cosy Hideaway”

“Idyllic!”

“Infested by Wasps”

“Underwhelming”

The property

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About the location

ROSTHWAITE