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Helvellyn is a holiday cottage in KESWICK, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book Helvellyn online today. This page contains information about Helvellyn including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £410.00 per week.
Overview
This modern spacious apartment is located in the village of Keswick in the Lake District and can sleep four people in two bedrooms. Second floor apartment. Two bedrooms: 2 x double bedrooms (one with en suite shower, basin and WC.) Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Helvellyn is a modern second floor apartment situated in the centre of Keswick. The property sleeps 4 people and has two double bedrooms (one with ensuite shower, basin and WC). Bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and WC. The property has an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas fire.Located centrally with all the amenities right on the doorstep makes Helvellyn an ideal property for a family or couples to explore the area any time of the year. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
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Facilities & Amenities
Gas central heating with gas fire. Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher. Wi-fi, TV, DVD player. Power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in the rent. . Roadside parking. Travel Cot available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops, pubs and restaurants 5 min walk.
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Keswick is a year round destination with a wide variety of attractions on offer including, lake cruises on Derwentwater, live performances at the Theatre by the Lake, fine fell walking, lively street markets and an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. Hope Park is a relaxing and beautiful place to visit at any time of year it is only a five minute walk from the apartment, here you could enjoy a round of golf or keep the children entertained with a game of crazy golf. Also nearby you will find the River Greta and Fitz Park with tennis courts, pitch and put golf or just simply stroll along side the river. For the more energetic visit Whinlatter Forest Park which has a fantastic mountain biking trail and also hosts the tree top adventure Go Ape.
Reviews
"This apartment is lovely, modern and clean. It is literally a 2 minute walk to Keswick main street and the rental office to collect/drop off keys. We only used one of the bedrooms, and later discovered the second bedroom had an en suite but the main bathroom was larger so we just used that anyway. Only minor changes I would make would be to have a bigger TV in the living room, TV's in the bedrooms, blackout curtains and bigger beds. If you are staying at a busy period try to get there early as parking is on street and is first come first served, ditch the car and go explore before you pick your keys up at 3. Despite this I would very happily stay again."
"The 2 bed apartment was as described and presented very well. The apartment is light, well furnished and has 2 good bathrooms. Arriving late we collected the key using a code from a box at the rental agencies office. Only a few minutes walk from the shops, market, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Quiet location and good heating though it was timed and at times we needed heating but had no control over it. I would highly recommend the apartment and found it very well priced compared with other apartments or B& B's. The apartment is second storey and there are 2 flights of steps to get to the front door. No towels are provided (but all all linen is). No wifi and I think it would be a good idea to organise it as many people need it to keep their life organized! Parking is an issue as it is on-street and it can be difficult in busy times to get a park near to the apartment. If I came to Keswick again I would certainly stay in this apartment."
"I booked to stay in Helvellyn with my girlfriend for a long break over my birthday weekend. The thing that immediately drew us in was the cheap price which seemed fantastic given the quality of the living space shown in the pictures. As with all images on the internet I approached Helvellyn's appearance with scepticism - it is all too easy to make an accommodation look far bigger and more modern than it actually is. I am happy to report that this is absolutely not the case here and if anything the apartment looks smaller than it actually is in real life. The place is large, perfectly situated in a quiet corner of the town centre and rigged out with modern appliances and furniture. It was spotlessly clean and surrounded by beautiful fells which can easily be seen from the windows given its position on the top floor of a building. There is plenty of light so the place never feels dingy or claustrophobic. Both bedrooms are wonderful, with one being slightly smaller to accommodate an en suite shower and toilet. The open plan kitchen and living room is a nice size and there is enough seating for you and visitors, unless you're having a conference in your holiday cottage. The bathrooms were modern, clean and well functioning - I tend to be picky about showers in particular but the main shower was fantastic (though I didn't use the en suite one). The only downside is the owners' strange reluctance to provide a WiFi service. If, like me, you're with O2 your phone simply will not pick up any internet signal whatsoever in Keswick and organisational tasks thus forced me out into the town in search of free WiFi. The lack of WiFi has been mentioned countless times by users on Trip Advisor and in the guest book in the place itself over the course of a number of years, yet still has not been rectified. As a smaller inconvenience, there is no hairdryer provided in the apartment, which is something I consider to be fairly standard. While I visited in October when it was fairly cool, we found that only one of the windows in the apartment would open to any sort of useful degree. This is presumably a health and safety feature but it is worth mentioning for people who may be planning a visit in the hotter months. The final issue is that driving and parking around these roads is very tight and worth keeping mind of if you plan on driving to Helvellyn. Luckily, I did not find myself needing the internet very much, the weather was cool and I did not drive and as such these issues did not hinder my enjoyment experienced at Helvellyn. I would absolutely go back in a flash... providing I didn't need parking, a hairdryer, cool air or the internet."
"This flat is a lovely space. We spent nights with the sash windows wide open. The dual aspect of the flat meant it was easy to get a through breeze. My partner had previously stayed here with a friend on a walking weekend and we'd recommend this to anyone - especially friends or two couples. The only things missing were wifi and a second set of keys."
"After a crappy experience in London, we were wondering how our second accommodation would work out. And all I can say was that it was about as close to perfect as you could get. The location (a five minute walk from the town center) was perfect, street parking was plentiful, and the property itself was gorgeous. The property was immaculate, and well laid out. And the views out the windows were tremendous. We would definitely stay here again."
"A clean and tidy flat with well equipped kitchen spotless bathrooms- warm and well furnished. I would give it four to five stars, but for the lack of wifi, which probablly will not bother most people, but increasingly over the next few years wll become more of an issue with visitors. Cetainly within three to four years it will be expected."
"Have been coming to Keswick for years but this flat rates as one of the very best. It was so light and airy with beautiful views to the hills/mountains. Everything was spotless and the flat was so well equipped. We liked it so much that we decided to stay an extra few days! With it being so early in February no-one had booked the following week and we were able,with the help of the lovely lady in the Keswick office,to do just that."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It had everything you could want and was very comfortable and nice warm (especially in winter). We would definitely stay there again, and its so much better than staying in a B&B; or hotel, as you have more room to relax. Many thanks"
"Beautifully sytled apartment with good quality kitchen and bathrooms. The power showers are excellent (although beware the one over the bath as the screen doesn't prevent the water from leaking onto the floor)and the whole accommodation is well laid out. With only a 5 minute walk into the centre of Keswick we found the apartment very well positioned. Would definitely stay here again, especially if we could get a late deal again!"
"Very pleasant and helpful staff in the office. The flat was very clean, comfortable and provided all that we needed. It was in a very pleasant, desirable area and was quiet at all times. No experience of traffic or noise. Nothing specific as the 'best' - it was all good."
"Fantastic service from Lake Cottage Holidays that they leave a key for you of you're arriving late, it meant we had no hassle with arriving late at night. Fantastic location to the town and to lots of lovely walks. The apartment is furnished to a very high standard and everything in there is very well kept and clean. We felt very at home there straight away and wished we could have stayed longer. Great for families as there are 2 bedrooms and doors so that you can limit noise once the kids are asleep! We have a toddler and we felt very safe with him running around the apartment as we could shut the front door area off. We'll definitely be back for another holiday!!"
"Attend the Keswick Convention each year and find the accommodation comfortable, central, very clean and can find no fault. Suits our requirements in every way. Couldn't be better."
"This was the first time we have stayed in self catering accomodation in the lake district and we were really impressed. The accomodation was clean and spacious and finished to a high standard. It was great to have a dishwasher while we were on holiday! The location was perfect for the fell walking we enjoyed as well as to the town for shopping and eating. It was an excellent stay and the only improvement we can think of is to improve the wifi connection, there was a good signal by the windows but it dropped occasionally when sitting in the lounge. We hope to return to the Lake District later in the year for more fell walking and hope to be able to rent Helvellyn again."
"The flat was very handy for both the convention centre and town.Bright and tastefully decorated.The shower was great but the screen still needs attention.Hadn't realised there were not towels provided but bought some from the market!lat minute as we usually camp.So glad to have aroof over our heads this year!"
"A great little apartment finished to a very high standard. We would recommend it. The fridge was a bit loud and could be heard from the lounge (as it was open plan with the kitchen). Not a problem with the TV on but a bit annoying when reading. Parking was a little hard to find as there are a number of B+Bs in this area. We managed to find somewhere in the same street though. The agent were very helpful and efficient. This is an excellent location for Keswick town. There are a number of really good traditional pubs (you can't really go wrong with any of them), a great vegetarian cafe called The Pedlars and the best chippy on the planet."
"An excellently appointed apartment within a few minutes walk of the town centre. A quiet street although, the on-street parking was a challenge until early to mid evening when day trippers and shop staff had left town. We were able to make a good day's walk from the apartment to Skiddaw and back."
"Excellently equipped flat with very good standard of maintenance. The location is very well placed to walk into Keswick Our only two suggestions are firstly include a map to show the location of the nearby laundrette [very close once you know] and get internet access installed in the flat."
"good comfortable apartment, efficient showers, would prefer kingsize beds but they were comfortable. maybe less dinning chairs & an extra easy chair would be good. the views are fab. you can see the mountain tops, i loved it. well equipped kitchen although we didn't use it much because there are plenty wonderful places to eat in Keswick, just a short walk away, its very central for everything- shops, pubs, cafes, lake, walks & buses."
"been visiting lake district for years and never tire of its magic,especially keswick we love it!"
"Five star value at discounted late availability rate. Excellent location, very clean, warm, beautifully furnished with high standard fixtures and fittings (exception being the loo seat in main bathroom - very uncomfortable. How many people have a square posterior?). Only possible negatives would be lack of washing machine and no internet access. Nice to have basic kitchen cleaning materials provided. Information on local events/attractions/restaurants could be better presented but not a significant issue for someone who knows the area well. Overall, a very enjoyable stay and certainly a higher standard of accommodation than we have used in the past (washing machine apart) but not one we would have considered at full price."
"This was our second stay at Helvellyn. Our stay was very comfortable and convenient for our purpose. The only negative comment is that we would have appreciated an internet connection. Also several pieces of crockery were chipped. Sufficient to say that we have booked for two weeks in 2012 - that is recommendation enough!!"
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Weather Forecast
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| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Snow | -2°C - 4°C | 2.42mm | 18mph NNW | 90% | 1,001mb | 63% | |
| Tomorrow | Light Snow | -1°C - 4°C | 0.25mm | 7mph NNW | 4% | 1,005mb | 76% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 10°C | 43.67mm | 19mph NNW | 100% | 993mb | 100% | |
| Sunday | Heavy Intensity Rain | 8°C - 13°C | 23.77mm | 24mph NNW | 99% | 988mb | 87% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 7°C - 8°C | 7.42mm | 38mph NNW | 95% | 985mb | 85% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 8°C | 15.58mm | 28mph NNW | 94% | 1,003mb | 85% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 7°C | 1.92mm | 4mph NNW | 77% | 1,015mb | 82% |