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The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas)

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas)

A semi-detached bungalow a short walk to town centre with easy access to nearby fells. Peaceful location with beautiful views, gardens and private parking.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Bluray Player, Gas Fire
Kitchen/dining room: DAB Radio, Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot available. Additional freezer in garage.. Front and rear gardens with lawn, seating and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars; additional on road parking.. The bolthole is a cosy, semi-detached bungalow located in a very popular but peaceful residential area of Keswick near to the Convention Centre. It is situated in an elevated position providing wonderful fell views from the rear garden across to Catbells, Causey Pike, Grisedale Pike and around to Ullock Pike, Skiddaw and Latrigg.
The property consists of a living room, kitchen/dining room, bathroom and two bedrooms, one double and one twin. Wi-Fi is provided and the living room is equipped with a Freeview TV with Blu-ray/DVD player. The rear garden has both a picnic table and garden bench from which guests can enjoy the lovely fell views. Additional garden chairs and a barbecue are stored in the garage which is also ideal for storing bikes and/or canoes. There is on-site parking for up to two cars on the drive and there is also additional on road parking. The owners will accept up to two dogs per stay.
The bolthole is just a 10 minute walk from Keswick’s picturesque town centre, it’s three parks and the beautiful shores of Derwentwater, from which the Keswick Launch transports visitors to some of the most scenic parts of Borrowdale. Access to many of the walks on the surrounding fells and woodlands is just a five minute walk away. Keswick has a twice weekly market in the pedestrian area around the Moot Hall and hosts many annual festivals throughout the year ranging from the ’Mid-Summer Festival’ to jazz & blues, films, beer and mountain sports. Keswick’s famous Theatre by the Lake and the atmospheric Alhambra Cinema are just a short stroll away from The bolthole.
Free WiFi

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Keswick

What's nearby

  • Theatre By The Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Derwentwater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lodore Falls - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 20 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wainwright - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Woodstone Pizza & Flame Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas)?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas)?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas) located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Keswick Museum and Art Gallery, Hope Park, and Theatre By The Lake. The Puzzling Place and Derwentwater are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Bolthole (Formerly Candlemas) Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

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8/10

We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen too small for 4 to eat at table and double room very small. Access to back garden is from side door through a gate so couldn’t let dogs have free roam from house to garden. Petrol station sold groceries 5 mins walk. Great shower. Views only from rear. Clean and compact. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

We have just returned from a lovely week at this cottage. Conveniently placed 10 minutes from the town centre but with the added bonus of a garden and off street parking. Very quiet clean and modern cottage with stunning views. Well equipped kitchen plenty of hot water and lots of helpful tourist information. Only thing missing for me is a real fire but that's just me...was plenty warm enough without. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

Had a great time in the lakes with The Bolthole as a great base, loads of space and fantastic new kitchen with Bosch appliances. Would definitely stop here again Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

Had a great holiday in a beautiful part of Keswick accommodation was of a very high standard.everything you needed and more was provided ,was clean and tidy on arrival would rate this 5 stars.hope to return there next year would recommend highly Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

We will be back, enough said! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10

A very comfortable base for up to 4 people although kitchen table is more suitable for 2. Easy walk into Keswick town centre or Fitz park. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

We loved every minute from beginning to end at the Bolthole. Everything you needed to make your stay comfortable. Great views from the garden. Fantastic walks right from the front door. Would recommend to friends and family and can't wait to stay again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10

Great enclosed garden for dogs
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8/10

The cottage was clean and comfortable. A couple of negatives, the rear garden was untidy, long grass with previous cut not collected, gate to rear was also insecure.
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10/10

Nice little bungalow, with garage for bike storage, and access to walks straight out of the door. Lovely views across to the mountains! A little bit further from centre of Keswick than ideal, but still walkable in 10 minutes. Would definitely recommend, and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
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10/10

We enjoyed our stay at the Bolthole so much that we have already booked to return next year. Perfect property to self-cater set in a prime position to start the wonderful walks from Keswick.
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10/10

This is the second time we have stayed at The Bolthole (formerly Candlemass) and loved the newly refurbished bedrooms. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances, cutlery, cooking untensils etc. It is in a lovely position, with a great view from the garden of the fells, so relaxing, and really quiet. I always think it is a privilege when people accept dogs in to their properties - so thank you for making the whole family welcome. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here.
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10/10

This well appointed bungalow is in a quiet location, within easy walking distance of the main street. There are many walks from the door too, without needing the car! It's comfortable and warm with all that is required for a fully self catering holiday. There is an enclosed garden too, suitable for dogs, and furniture to enjoy an afternoon cup of tea. The views are stunning too. We had a brilliant week, hope we can stay again in the future.
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8/10

Lovely holiday in a spotless, dog friendly bungalow!
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8/10

Nice place to stay .