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Millside Cottage

Millside Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 24 reviews
96% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.9
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.7
Location
5.0
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.9

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Millside cottage is a lovingly maintained spacious two bedroom cottage, situated in a peaceful part of Braithwaite village.

Cosy, Comfy, dog friendly, perfect cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Perfectly located in the village, just a few steps from the local shop and less than 5 minute walk to 2 excellent pubs serving excellent meals. The cottage benefits from parking to the front, and a secure small garden to the rear with outstanding views of Latrigg, Skiddaw range, Blencathra and Barrow and has a small table and chairs. Kitchen is very well equipped and spacious and the lounge is quite large but cosy and warm, the gas fire makes for an even cosier feel. Plenty of storage downstairs. Stairs are slightly steep but lead to a long landing and 2 bedrooms, bathroom and seperate toilet, all rooms upstairs have stunning views. The king size bed is so comfortable and the pillows are amazing and help you drift away to sleep. Again, cupboard space is excellent upstairs. Only slight downside is the water pressure in the shower cubicle, not great but manageable, you could also use the shower attachment over the bath if needed. The cottage has a tablet that welcomes you in and holds all of the appliance operating manuals plus other useful information, a really clever touch. Keswick Cottages were brilliant throughout, excellent communication, care and attention given, our first time using this company but will use again. Highly recommend the Royal Oak and Coledale Inn for dining and a walk to force crag mine is ideal for views and a good wide flat route. Did not want to leave this little gem of a cottage and would love to come back.



Keswick Cottages replied 45 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy you found Millside Cottage to be located in a perfect position in the village of Braithwaite and the car parking space is a great feature of the cottage. The rear garden is a great feature too with the outdoor furniture meaning you can enjoy al fresco fining in the warmer weather. We are so glad you found the kitchen well equipped and that the lounge was spacious and cosy. Millside Cottage benefits from amazing views of the surrounding fells. We're pleased you found the addition of the tablet a clever touch, we think its a great feature to have in our cottages. Thank you so much for your kind comments about our customer service, we always want our guests to have an easy booking experience with us. We would love to welcome you back when you next visit! We hope you had a wonderful time! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfect location

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed 6 nights in Millside Cottage during the recent snow and ice, and found it to be very warm, comfortable and clean. The beds are very comfortable as are the sofas, the view from the picture window in the large bathroom is spectacular, theres tons of hot water and a lovely big bath, plenty of storage space in the kitchen and bedrooms and decent cleaning materials to hand, the garden is well kept and secure for dogs, it’s easy to park directly in front of the house, and it’s right next to Braithwaite shop, 2 decent dog friendly pubs, 2 smart restaurants and 2 cafes (the shop has recently added on a dining area, although it’s not dog friendly). Loads of great walking from the door to suit all abilities. Keswick Cottages as a rental agency are also good communicators and offer a personable service and are very good value compared to the other national rental companies (Sykes, Hoseasons etc). We’d happily return.
As an aside, the recycling/bin information for the cottage needs updating (collections aren’t on a Tuesday as stated and there’s no information on what can be recycled in which external bins).



Keswick Cottages replied 92 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Millside Cottage, and found it clean, very warm, comfortable and spacious. We are so glad you enjoyed the view and found the beds and sofas comfortable, we are so pleased you found the view from the bathroom spectacular. We hope your dogs enjoyed exploring the enclosed garden! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team, as a small local agency we truly appreciate it and want our guests to have a personable experience with us and ask us about anything prior to their stay and during. We will update the information regarding he recycling/bin information for future guests. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring the Lake District. We hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

very comfortable and great value

Review submitted on Wed, 11 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed at Millside on many occasions and always found it very clean and comfortable. It is in an ideal position in the village and for visiting other places in the Lakes.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review about Millside Cottage! We agree it is situated ideally for exploring the Lakes! We love to know you are returning guests! We hope to welcome back very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely cottage in great location

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our fifth visit, and Millside Cottage is a bit of a home from home.
Perfect location. Village shop is virtually next door, ideal for basic provisions, ice cream, cakes, bread baked daily on site. Coledale Inn just a few minutes away, excellent for refreshments or huge meals. Superb view from beer garden. Staff very friendly and attentive.
Swinside Inn, a mile or so away equally recommended.
So many walks from the door, no driving needed.
Easy walk to Keswick that has Booths ("waitrose of the north") and Co-op as well as a massive variety of outdoor clothing shops, coffee shops and pubs. Useful as no welcome pack other than a small supply of cleaning products provided. Some maintenance needed internally and garden could do with a little tlc. Parking in front of house wouldn't work for other than one normal/large and very small second car. Access sometimes tricky when cars/vans parked opposite on the narrow road.
Nothing that spoiled our holiday, and we will no doubt return in future. Thank you, lastly, to Keswick Cottages for efficiently and professionally managing the booking process.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for this great review about Millside Cottage! We love that you feel Millside Cottage is a home away from home! Also that you found the local shops and pubs very convenient! We are so glad you had a great holiday and want to return in the future! Thank you also for commenting on our customer service, as a small local agency we really value feedback from our guests so we can maintain and improve our customer service so our guests can have the best holiday! We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Millside Cottage experience.

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Aug 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
It was like staying in an ordinary looking Lakeland cottage, with a futuristic array of machines which we appreciated. They weren’t too difficult to use. The village was a delight to walk around, and the shop was handy next door. Only a slight drip on the kitchen tap worried me, but in Cumbria this year there isn’t a water shortage!
We met 2 friendly villagers in the street, one of whom showed me his beautiful garden. It wasn’t far to the Keswick Convention either, and we loved the walk in the Whinlatter Pass Forest.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your review about Millside Cottage! We are so happy to hear you found Millside Cottage very well equipped! We are so glad you enjoyed the location and loved walking around Whinlatter forest! We hope to welcome you back soon. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Excellent characterful cottage but parking too small for two cars

Review submitted on Mon, 10 Jul 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Millside Cottage in Braithwaite, a property we had seen in passing through the village for many years. The downstairs living spaces in the lounge and kitchen are excellent and spacious, as is the bathroom upstairs. The bedrooms are much smaller by comparison but still comfortable. The enclosed rear garden is a bonus for dog owners. The cottage is ideally located for the village ameneties, public transport and local walks. Just two negatives to report. First, the cottage is described as having two car parking spaces but the second car would need to be extremely short to fit between the front porch and the road. Our second car was a Ford Fiesta and it was way too long. Second, the rear porch off the kitchen has a polycarbonate roof which in itself is not a problem. However, whenever it rained water cascaded in large amounts on to the roof with a terrific noise, presumably as the gutters on the main house were blocked and overflowing.



very comfortable and great value

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Jun 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Millside Cottage is situated in a lovely village and central to visiting many places also many walks. The cottage is clean and comfortable with everything you need for a good holiday.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review about Millside Cottage! We are so glad you found Millside Cottage situated perfectly, it really does provide an adventure from your door step! We are also glad to hear you found the cottage well-equipped! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back when you visit again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

One of our favourite holiday cottages

Review submitted on Sun, 07 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We've stayed at this cottage on numerous occasions which is a testament to the quality, comfort and location of this cottage. We love staying here. It's spacious and has everything you need, including a handy shop just a couple of doors down.
We highly recommend.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review of Millside Cottage! We are so happy to know you are returning guests and that it lives up to your expectations every time you stay! We love that you love staying here and would highly recommend it! We can't wait to welcome you on your next holiday! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely cottage.

Review submitted on Sun, 07 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage with amazing views. Well equipped with all the comforts of home. Lovely garden with great views



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review about Millside Cottage! We agree that the views from the cottage are breath taking! We love that you found the Millside Cottage well equipped for your holiday! We hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Short break

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Apr 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a lovely stay at Millside cottage. The cottage was very homely with a great enclosed garden our old dog loved. The weather was very kind to use so we could enjoy some sunshine ☺️



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review about Millside Cottage! We are so glad that you found the cottage to have a homely feel to it and that your dog could enjoy the enclosed garden whilst on their holiday! We're also happy to hear you got to enjoy some sunshine! We hope you had a wonderful stay and we hope to welcome you back next time. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Millside Cottage, Braithwaite

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We loved this cottage, probably the best for us out of any we’ve used so far in Braithwaite. It was well situated, so comfortable & spacious, with plenty of storage. The conservatory was an added bonus & the dogs loved the secure walled patio/garden. The owners were extremely helpful when we had an unexpected problem. We felt the kitchen was so well equipped that we didn’t need to run the dishwasher daily.
We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone, unfortunately because my sister has Parkinson’s we will have to find accommodation with no stairs in the future



Charming character cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Mar 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Quiet and comfortable cottage. Central position in the village. Own parking space but parking not always the easiest as there were vans parked opposite. Ok if you have a small car. Downstairs very spacious- nice big sitting room with comfortable sofas and great kitchen area. Hubby and daughter didn’t find the beds very comfortable but I was ok. Bedrooms were small but had great walk in cupboards for storage. Great that it had hard floors downstairs as we had our 2 dogs with us. Thankfully we had brought our own gate (small garden trellis) for bottom of the stairs as trying to keep dogs downstairs without a gate is impossible! Not sure why most cottages don’t supply them? WiFi didn’t work upstairs but worked fine downstairs. Shower pressure wasn’t great as it was electric but we managed. The view from the bathroom was beautiful. All in all, a very comfortable stay in a lovely character cottage which has been nicely furnished.



Excellent cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great week in this lovely warm , deceptively spacious well equipped and immaculately clean cottage . It is situated in Braithwaite, has parking for 2 cars and the 2 pubs in the village which offer food are less than 5 mins walk away . The courtyard garden was safe for our dogs . The staff at Keswick Cottages were really friendly and helpful to us from the moment we booked .We also met the owners Ian and Sue who were very friendly and informative .



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! It sounds like you had a wonderful stay at Millside Cottage which is what we love to hear! We are so glad that all members of your party could enjoy themselves! We are so happy that you found our customer service helpful and friendly, that's exactly how we want our guests to feel when staying with Keswick Cottages. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

A little gem!

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A cosy comfortable cottage in the centre of an idyllic village. Wonderful walks from the front door whether it be hill walking, shops or pubs!



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so happy that you found the location perfect and that you could make use of the local shops and pubs! We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Home from home

Review submitted on Fri, 14 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We've stayed at Millside Cottage multiple times and love it. It's very homely and cosy, and with each visit have noticed further improvements which entice us back again and again. It has a well-equipped kitchen - a bonus for those that prefer to cook and has the added benefit of being in a great location. No need for the car - simply walk out of the front door to enjoy this lovely part of the Lake District.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Millside Cottage! We love that you are returning guests and notice how the owners understand the need to add improvements to keep it special and homely! We love that you can just step out the front door and you are already on an adventure! We hope to welcome you back again very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Ideal location close to Keswick

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Jul 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a good stay at Millside Cottage. However the property is in need of a little updating but this didn’t spoil our overall holiday. The village shop just down the road from the cottage is excellent.



Outstanding cottage in an outstanding area

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We’ve stayed in Millside Cottage several times because we love staying here so much. The cottage is always clean and well-equipped. We particularly like the little sun room off the kitchen and enjoyed eating our breakfast here and also drinking coffee from the new Nespresso machine. We didn’t need to go out in the car all week because of the many fabulous walks from the door. Can recommend the granary bread and sea bass from Braithwaite village shop. Definitely coming back soon.



Keswick Cottages replied 187 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review about Millside Cottage! We love that you are a returning guest! We're so glad it meets your expectations every time! We can't wait to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Give it a try, a wonderful place to stay I give the score 100 % .

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I have stayed here many times and never been disappointed. The cottage is immaculate and is so well equipped. It is situated on a narrow quiet road so a relaxing sleep assured. The village shop is only a 2 minute walk away and sells everything you might need to buy. Give the delicious ice cream a try. One has lovely views from the rear of the property.
Plenty of walks for the active holiday maker right from the door and if you do not want to use your car there is also a good bus service. Hopefully I will be able to return many times in the future.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We agree the views from Millside Cottage are stunning! And the location is perfect to enjoy a quiet time but also be close by to the village shop! The walks and bus service are perfect to enjoy the local area! We hope to welcome you back many times! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Millstream Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, we have stayed here before and enjoyed our previous stay enough to come again. As you get older the stairs get steeper and with just one toilet up those stairs, life begins to get a bit harder. Beware the bath is quite deep and us oldies struggled to stand up. We brought our own carpet runners so the dog doesn't break his neck on the slippery floors. These are minor niggles and we did enjoy our stay again.



Handily placed cottage for everything

Review submitted on Mon, 06 Jun 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Handily placed for walks ,climbs village shop which stocks almost everything and lovely staff.Cottage had everything we needed very well equipped and clean.Braithwaite is a lovely village but can be busy at certain times of year it’s also very near to Keswick which is good.
Keswick cottages friendly and helpful kept us well informed with all the details.




Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Millside Cottage! We agree the cottage is situated perfectly for walks, and the village shop is a great feature of Braithwaite! We are so happy you found our customer service helpful and friendly, that is what we want to portray as a business! Thank you so much for your review and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

First class, self catering cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 01 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very well situated in a quiet part of the village, close to the village shop, this is a well presented cottage. Ideal for 2 persons, it would be cramped, particularly in the bedrooms, for 4.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your review about Millside Cottage. We are so glad you found the location situated in a quiet part of the village. The village shop is a great feature of the village and we hope you enjoyed shopping there. We hope you had a lovely visit and hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Millside cottage Braithwaite

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed at this cottage many times and will hopefully continue to do so .Millside is always warm and welcoming with everything you need and in a lovely village.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review about Millside Cottage! We love to know you are a returning guest and that you find that Millside has everything you need whilst on holiday! We can't wait to welcome you again! Hopefully very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We are regular customers of Keswick Cottages and have always found their properties to be the best in the area. We thought we would try Millside Cottage this time and we weren't disappointed. The cottage was warm and cosy and very comfortable. Loved the small conservatory at the back of the property where we enjoyed coffee in the morning sun. It has an extremely well stocked kitchen with a large induction hob if you want to eat in. The lounge was spacious and comfortable with a smart tv. We had a lovely relaxing stay and would highly recommend.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much Ruth for this 5 star review of Millside Cottage! We are so happy that you are regular guests with ourselves and that you have stayed in various properties that we have! We love that you tried somewhere new and loved it just as much as the previous properties you have stayed in! As a small local agency, we really value feedback like this as it shows that our high standards are maintained across all of our properties! It sounds like you had a perfect morning coffee location! We are so glad you had another relaxing stay with Keswick Cottages whilst staying at Millside! Thank you again for your kind review, we hope to welcome you back very soon! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Another excellent week ☺️

Review submitted on Sun, 06 Mar 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another excellent week at Millside. Spot on location. Have stayed at Millside many times, always a pleasure. Will be back again next year.




Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy you had another excellent week and to know you're returning guests! We cannot wait to welcome you back next year when you visit again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages.