Dancing Beck Cottage

4.3★

Good

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

Yvonne
July 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay in Dancing Beck cottage.”

We have been travelling to the Lake District for holidays for over 10 years and have always stayed in good properties but we were very impressed with this one. The facilities were very good, especially kitchen wise. Often the equipment is basic and inadequate for self catering meals but this was certainly not. All of the furniture and fittings were of very good quality and really felt like 'home from home'. The location was great for walking - both straight from the cottage round Bassenthwaite ...

We have been travelling to the Lake District for holidays for over 10 years and have always stayed in good properties but we were very impressed with this one. The facilities were very good, especially kitchen wise. Often the equipment is basic and inadequate for self catering meals but this was certainly not. All of the furniture and fittings were of very good quality and really felt like 'home from home'. The location was great for walking - both straight from the cottage round Bassenthwaite or a short drive to popular hikes like Blencathra & Walla Crag etc. and is close to the facilities of Keswick and has easy access to both the coast and Ambleside, Grasmere and the Southern lakes. The views are stunning from the cottage and it is a quiet location. We will definitely be re-booking next year!

- Yvonne, July 2022

Thank you for your feedback, I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will enjoy any future visits to Dancing Beck Cottage just as much. Property Owner
Steven April 2022

“Lovely holiday cottage, beautifully located.”

Suggest if a family request a cot bed and high chair that you make them more visible on their arrival. (When we arrived they were tucked in a cupboard upstairs behind a chair and will a young child, getting routinely to sleep is very important. After I requested both items, I received no confirmation that they were available.)

- Steven, April 2022

Thank you for your feedback and I am very sorry that the cot and highchair were not taken out for you. It would be normal practice for the changeover team to take these out of the cupboard when they have been requested in advance, however on this occasion the request was unfortunately not passed on. The management company will be reviewing communication procedures to ensure that requests for the cot and highchair are always passed on to the changeover team for action. Property Owner
David December 2021

“A superb cottage in a superb location.”

Everything about the accommodation was perfect and enabled us to enjoy a truly memorable stay. We will definitely be revisiting.

- David, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will enjoy any future visits just as much. Property Owner
Charles November 2021

“Great holiday here again.”

Was concerned about falling through the kitchen floor that I gather has been damaged by a leak from the dishwasher (was not informed about this issue). Everything needed for a lovely holiday is provided inside, which is great as we always cook for ourselves. The decking is out of action, waiting to be repaired, not a problem in mid November. Furnishing are absolutely top drawer. Hopefully return again in the near future.

- Charles, November 2021

Thank you for your comments. The kitchen floor has now been repaired - unfortunately we were unable to carry out our usual maintenance visits last winter due to covid travel restrictions so we were left with a choice of cancelling guests' holidays or waiting until a vacant week to carry out these repairs. We do apologise for any inconvenience. We anticipate that the decking will be repaired during this coming winter, subject to availability of tradespeople and materials. Property Owner
Mat July 2021

“Such a shame.”

The advert was lovely - the place looked great - we gambled on not having a garden but instead relied on the decking area for our kids to be able to have outside space. We were sadly disappointed. With no warning, we arrived to discover the decking out of bounds - not a good start. We then went in to discover general cleanliness wasn't great despite the warnings galore about leaving the place in as good a condition as you found it - crumbs over the worktops and a facemask down beside a sofa weren't in our definition of clean... The house is getting tired - a few years ago I'm sure it was all decorated to the highest standard, but there are cracks everywhere and the floor in the kitchen seemed to have fallen away. We raised all this with the team, who seemed uninterested in pursuing this past giving our complaint to the owners who wouldn't consider any kind of partial refund; despite a large draw for the property (the decking) being out of bounds. It's a shame as the experience has rather soured our memory of the holiday and given Heart of the Lakes lack of interest in their customers, I think it unlikely we'll use them again either.

- Mat, July 2021

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the decking area, which was due to health & safety reasons. All guests were given prior notice about this issue and given the option of cancelling their holiday if they did not wish to stay at the cottage without access to the decking area. There were delays in addressing maintenance issues over the past year due to covid travel restrictions and a lack of availability of tradespeople and materials. However, we are happy to report that the kitchen floor has now been repaired and a new deck has been installed. We also have a new cleaning team in place and feel confident that our guests will have a great holiday experience at the cottage. Property Owner
Peter May 2021

“This is a beautiful house with fantastic views across to the Newlands Valley.”

The property is very well equipped and it's a good idea to have a notice board rather than books that you need to handle. However, more detail about the hot water/heating would have been useful. We would highly recommend this property, it is outstanding.

- Peter, May 2021
Sharon May 2021

“My sister sat on a chair on the decking outside, and it fell through rotten decking.”

We had a very strong smell of paraffin coming from the again, we had to open all windows and doors to rid of the smell. Phoned site manager who arranged for a handy man to come out, this was late evening. Handyman cut off oil supply, so this stopped central heating and hot water. Did supply us with two small (that were not very good) connector heaters, for a four bedroom, upstairs, downstairs house. Once the handy man left we discovered he had turned off the water supply. There was some bottled water in the cupboard so we used this, but we couldn't even flush the toilets. After phoning a few times next morning, site manager got back to me and instructed me how to turn the water back on. Heating engineer arrived almost 24 hours after initial phone call. My 86 year old mother had to have blankets wrapped round to keep warm. We will not return to this property.

- Sharon, May 2021

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience experienced during your stay. We do everything possible to ensure that the cottage is maintained to a high standard, and indeed the boiler and the water system had both been fully serviced within a few weeks prior to your stay. As a small self-catering business, unfortunately we don't have the resources to keep a dedicated heating engineer on standby around the clock, however I note from your comments that an engineer was able to attend within 24 hours of the property manager being notified of the issue. We do provide alternative electric heaters in case of an unexpected boiler breakdown, and there is an electric immersion heater to provide hot water. Thank you for alerting us so promptly to the issue with the decking; we are now closing the decking area and repairs will be carried out as soon as possible. Property Owner
Peter April 2021

“There was a 6hour local powercut on 22nd April 2021.”

The central heating system did not work when power was restored. The showers ran hot and cold due to the pumped cold water system, making the shower almost unusable. There was no handbook to help us understand how the above could be sorted by us. Apart from that the cottage was in a lovely location with great views.

- Peter, April 2021

The power cut was unfortunately outside of our control and was due to work being carried out by Electricity North West, however guests were informed in advance of this power cut. Guest information books have been withdrawn in line with covid-19 requirements however the property manager and the Heart of the Lakes team are always available to assist. As far as I am aware the guests did not attempt to contact either the property manager, whose number is provided on the noticeboard in the cottage, or Heart of the Lakes, who would have been happy to provide assistance in resolving these issues. Property Owner
Alison October 2020

“Fabulous cottage, just off road with parking space easily found.”

Spotless and gorgeous inside, with lots of space to relax and views outside across the fields to the hills. Great access to biking trails, walks and shops too. Boys were happy with wifi access in living room - obviously important for teenagers!

- Alison, October 2020
Mr De Backer Dec 2019

“An excellent cottage which we have booked again.”

- Mr De Backer, Dec 2019
Kennedy Family Dec 2019

“A delightful place to stay with every comfort and convenience catered for.”

- Kennedy Family, Dec 2019
Heath Family Dec 2019

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

- Heath Family, Dec 2019
Fuller Family Dec 2019

“Very well equipped cottage in an amazing location for lots of activities.”

- Fuller Family, Dec 2019

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x single, 1 x ground-floor single
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
Oil-fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
AGA cooker and separate two ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available, please request
Off-road parking for two cars
Secure bike storage
Decked patio with seating
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Note: Due to the stream in the grounds of the cottage, children should be supervised outside
Internet connection can be intermittent due to area, streaming may not be possible and we cannot guarantee a connection at all times.

The property

Dancing Beck Cottage is a beautifully renovated detached character cottage nestling at the foot of Skiddaw, with the most spectacular views across to the North Western fells and a glimpse of Bassenthwaite Lake. Formerly a Victorian stable serving the nearby school it has been tastefully converted to create a beautiful cottage brimming with charm and character. In a peaceful location yet only a few minutes' drive from the centre of Keswick where there is an abundance of shops, restaurants, pubs and a cinema along with a great park for the younger members of the family . There is excellent walking in the surrounding hills, lake cruises on beautiful Derwentwater, valley rambles, live theatre and much more, making this an ideal destination for all seasons. Accommodation : Entrance into porch with underfloor heating - ideal to leave coats and boots. Spacious open plan living area (TV with freeview, DVD, free Wi-Fi and log burning stove) with spectacular views and adjacent kitchen and dining areas. Kitchen is very well equipped and appointed in a contemporary style with oil fired Aga style cooker and additional hob, microwave and electric oven. Dining area with large table to seat six. Off the kitchen is a small breakfast area with storage and sliding doors to rear patio and utility room with sink and washer dryer. Downstairs there are two bedrooms - a large king-size bedroom with beautiful views and a smaller single room also having views across to the North Western fells. Spacious shower room with large shower cubicle, wc, basin, bidet, two towel rails and underfloor heating. Open tread staircase leads to two further bedrooms with shaped rooflines - A master king size with character beams, dormer window showcasing the beautiful views, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin, wc, bidet and underfloor heating. The second bedroom is a spacious single room with views overlooking the stream and forested slopes to the rear. Furnishings, colour schemes and fabrics throughout are high quality and carefully chosen to complement the style of the property whilst the host of personal touches reflect the owners' taste and pride in their family Lake District home. There is double glazing throughout, oil central heating and underfloor heating to many of the rooms. Outside : Neat patio area to the front with bench, and larger decked patio area to the rear next to the babbling beck. Wildlife including red squirrels can sometimes be observed in the grounds and you are welcome to leave seeds/nuts in the feeder. Parking for two cars in the driveway, steps from the rear of the parking area lead up to the main entrance. Lockable covered bike storage to one side of the cottage. Please note, young children should be supervised due to the stream in the grounds of the cottage. Keswick centre five minutes' drive.

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.

Note: Due to the stream in the grounds of the cottage, children should be supervised outside.
Note: Internet connection can be intermittent due to area, streaming may not be possible and
we cannot guarantee a connection at all times.

Millbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042977)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really enjoyed our stay in Dancing Beck cottage.”

“Lovely holiday cottage, beautifully located.”

“A superb cottage in a superb location.”

“Great holiday here again.”

“Such a shame.”

“This is a beautiful house with fantastic views across to the Newlands Valley.”

“My sister sat on a chair on the decking outside, and it fell through rotten decking.”

“There was a 6hour local powercut on 22nd April 2021.”

“Fabulous cottage, just off road with parking space easily found.”

“An excellent cottage which we have booked again.”

“A delightful place to stay with every comfort and convenience catered for.”

“A wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Very well equipped cottage in an amazing location for lots of activities.”

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KESWICK