“This cottage is based at a youth learning centre and I don’t recall that being mentioned.”
. so there was young people about and walking past in groups up to approx 8pm which wasn’t too disturbing but any WiFi or internet sites/adult ( ie lottery or betting sites) are blocked and when asked at the office if there was another code we could use they had to ask head office but did not come back with a reply .
The T.V was not a smart TV so couldn’t access netflix or sky on that bathroom needs an update and a cupboard needs adding so that your not looking at the hoover mop and ironing board behind the door in the bathroom .. the kitchen was well stocked with everything you may need and was decorated in a modern style. Couch was reclining but only one side worked the other side was broken with a rickety coffee table in the middle I would not be recommending this place to anyone although our stay was pleasant enough .. we like a few more luxuries .
The property
Helvellyn Retreat is a welcoming retreat for two set in the grounds of the environmental award winning Blencathra Centre just outside the village of Threlkeld on the lower slopes of Blencathra. The popular market town of Keswick is in easy reach and Helvellyn Retreat is the ideal place to relax and enjoy the Lake District by foot, bike or on the water.
Comfortably finished with ground floor accommodation: an open plan lounge, kitchen/diner with picture windows that flood the room with light, a relaxing and cosy ground floor bedroom with bathroom, Helvellyn Retreat is a comfortable treat for couple of all ages, whatever the time of year.
The Blencathra Centre is a national award winning sustainable business and has a Gold Award for Green Tourism and sustainability.
Accommodation:
The front door opens to the open plan lounge / kitchen diner with comfortable sofa and armchair arranged in front of the TV. Large picture windows allow the room to be flooded with light making the whole atmosphere bright and inviting. A dining table is ideal for a hearty breakfast before a day on the fells or a dinner for two in the evening. The kitchen is well equipped and overlooks the living area making it a very social space.
To the rear of the cottage is the ground floor bedroom with a welcoming king size bed and this is complemented by the adjacent bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Allocated parking for one car. Bike storage available.
About the location
THRELKELD
The charming village of Threlkeld is just to the east of Keswick in the Northern Lakes. The steep sided Blencathra looms over Threlkeld village, a popular starting point for walking the mountain. Threlkeld's history reaches back more than 800 years; the Romans were here from the 3rd to the 8th century, followed later by the Norse. In the village the church dates back to 1578 and there are two pubs that first opened their doors in 1688.
Though only a few miles outside Keswick, the village is tranquil and unspoilt with great views of Blencathra and the Helvellyn range.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
