Having rented many properties in the Lakes over the years we felt that Roslin was quite a find. It's large garden drops away from the house and the fields behind, giving it the most glorious views of Skiddaw . It was perfect for ourselves and our three dogs. You can never confidently describe a garden as being totally secure, but it proved dog proof for our 3 ( Lurcher, Bedlington and a Catalan sheepdog) . The additional welcome packs for dogs was a lovely surprise! The field is adjacent to the River Derwent and , during our week, was livestock free. You can walk into Keswick, around Derwent Water, CatBells, or follow the river to Bassenthwaite, all directly from the house. The latter does need you to cross a road but is totally worth it for the beautiful water meadows, abundant wild life and hardly another walker.
The house itself was clean, comfortable and well equipped - an easy house to be in . In a cul de sac, so it's a quiet location and although the A66 runs behind the fields , it is almost completely screened by the trees and foliage. We weren't bothered by the noise outside ourselves, barely audible in the house and the views totally compensate. We ate several times in the local pub The Farmers Arms which is only 5 mins walk. Good value pub grub!
Our negatives ? No major ones- The towels are a bit small, the double bed is a bit hard and the garden furniture could do with replacing. ( it was not the same as is in the pictures and so I suspect this is in hand and our furniture was a temporary replacement)
Our first time with Keswick Cottages and we found them to be very responsive to any queries and both efficient and helpful. We would definitely book Roslin again.
