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Swinside

Lorton, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1133602)

4.5★

Heart Of The Lakes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Broadband / WiFi

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14 Customer Review(s)

  • Dan

    “All in all a great stay.”

    Beautiful location and the accommodation was spotlessly clean. Could do with a bread knife (we struggled to find anything to cut bread!), a couple more small plates and perhaps some hooks or rails to hang damp towels. The two beds in the small twin room had very noticeable springs just beneath the surface which our girls were not keen on. I'm sure these details can be resolved fairly easily though. The owner was very friendly and offered us the use of an outbuilding to store our motorbikes which ...

    Beautiful location and the accommodation was spotlessly clean. Could do with a bread knife (we struggled to find anything to cut bread!), a couple more small plates and perhaps some hooks or rails to hang damp towels. The two beds in the small twin room had very noticeable springs just beneath the surface which our girls were not keen on. I'm sure these details can be resolved fairly easily though. The owner was very friendly and offered us the use of an outbuilding to store our motorbikes which we had brought on a trailer. Very good of him. Definitely recommend despite my minor moans!

    - Dan, August 2025
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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • TV
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Towels are not provided
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • WiFi available
  • Wrap-around decked veranda with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.2 miles
  • Note: There are steps up to the lodge; please take care
  • Note: A fishing lake is nearby, which guests can benefit from with a permit
  • Note: The property rests on a working farm

The property

Keswick 7 miles and Cockermouth 5 miles. Enjoying expansive, countryside views, overlooking the Lake District National Park is Swinside, a lovely, two-bedroom lodge, set on the outskirts of High Lorton inbetween Cockermouth and Keswick. Enveloped by rural vistas and nature-filled walking trails, Swinside offers a well-equipped base for a self-catered break to the Lakes, inviting four guests and two furry companions. Park up off-road and take in the stillness of your surroundings. Climb the external steps to head into your new lodgings, firstly reaching the open-plan living space, the heart of the home; use this space to prepare meals, dine as a four, and unwind with the electric fire alight. When the weather allows, be sure to take advantage of the decked veranda, designed for an alfresco affair with hillside views in the backdrop. As day turns into night, catch some rest from the well-appointed bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite cloakroom, and a twin, awakening to a refreshing shower in the compact shower room. Don your walking boots to explore this delightful region, all starting from Swinside. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1133603, together sleeping up to 8 guests.

Scales Farm Lodges

Scales Farm Lodges are a wonderful pairing of self-catering dwellings, nestled within the Lakeland village of High Lorton, a short journey away from the amenities of Cockermouth. Enjoying a rural surrounding, within the Lake District National Park, the collection offers couples, friends, and families the chance to tour this delightful region, offering ground-floor, pet-friendly accommodation, and access to an on-site fishing lake. Complete with off-road parking, private wrap-around verandas, and open-plan living spaces, the lodges are well-equipped for a countryside escape, whilst within driving distance to a hub of amenities and attractions. If you fancy dining out, the Wheatsheaf Inn pub rests nearby, along with a local convenience store to purchase the essentials and stock the fridge, or if you’d prefer to travel a little further, Cockermouth is brimming with shops and eateries to take advantage of. A car journey away you will reach Go Ape Whinlatter, made for fun-filled days out of outdoor adventure, or if you’d prefer to scale the surrounding peaks, Grisedale Pike and Grasmoor are within proximity, worth packing your hiking gear for. Dubwath Silver Meadows Nature Reserve is also a recommended beauty spot in the region, along with Bassenthwaite Lake and its elevated viewpoint, with both the Lake District Wildlife Park, and Mirehouse & Gardens nearby, perfect for all types of visitors. Round off your break in Keswick, with the chance to tour the Derwent Pencil Museum, discover the Keswick Museum, and canoe along Derwentwater, before returning home in time for sunset. Escape to your own haven at Scales Farm Lodges.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

KESWICK

Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season
  • Christmas