Title: 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=4371&destination=Keswick%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=32897177&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite ## Photo gallery for 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite ![Exterior - 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite (Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897200/32897177/5353621b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Highchair, cookware/dishes/utensils, freezer - 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite (Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897200/32897177/8bd88064.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite (Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897200/32897177/9165fead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite (Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897200/32897177/9271ca9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite (Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32897200/32897177/21d3df5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite Enjoy a relaxing holiday in this tranquil location, set in a little known hamlet but just 4 miles away from Keswick and its amenities.. Ground Floor: Living room: 40" TV, TV, Sky Dining room:40" Freeview TV First Floor: Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Air Fryer, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Fairholme sits above Comb Beck on the slopes of Whinlatter Forest, in the little known hamlet of Seldom Seen and adjoining the village of Thornthwaite. Fairholme is the end cottage of a small terrace of properties which were converted from a former water driven saw mill dating back to the 1700’s. This is a truly tranquil location for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet is less than 4 miles from a great range of amenities and visitor attractions in Keswick, and 1½ miles from Braithwaite, which has a village shop, pubs and restaurants. A gallery and tea room can also be found 100 yards from the property. The Whinlatter Visitor Centre, in England’s only true mountain forest, is the hub for many activities, including the Whinlatter Wildplay trail designed for children, the longest mountain bike trail in England, forest walks and an osprey viewing point. It also boasts an information centre, forest shop and café. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles. Free WiFi Towels are not included. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Freezer ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no 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 ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4540000/4534500/4534464/11cbef6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rickerby Grange Country House Keswick - 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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 Cottage 2 Bedroom Accommodation in Seldom Seen Near Thornthwaite su-UK1098-UK1098 ## About the area Located in Keswick, this cottage is in a rural area. Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Castlerigg Stone Circle and Mirehouse & Gardens. Womenrock and Go Ape Whinlatter are also worth visiting. [Visit our Keswick travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Keswick.dx4371) [View more Cottages in Keswick](https://www.expedia.ca/Keswick-Cottages.d4371-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.61631%2C-3.20535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xbbl5KW4Q9YwnBqNurGAQ1pAY4I=) Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite ### What's nearby - ![Bassenthwaite Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634855573825/7bee0414-b8e3-4482-8308-7ba2a8e887b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bassenthwaite Lake 1 min drive \- 1.3 km - ![View from Surprise View near Derwentwater, Shutterstock ID 321811955, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com, Other: Supattra Laoreiam](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088013/df19a92e-b8e3-4d4b-927f-b6e9c9c5e598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Derwentwater 4 min drive \- 4.4 km - Whinlatter Forest Park 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Go Ape Whinlatter 4 min drive \- 5.1 km - Lodore Falls 11 min drive \- 12.0 km ### Getting around - Penrith Station 29 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - The Lingholm Kitchen 8 min drive - The Round 6 min drive - Crooked River Tap 5 min drive - Cafe Hope 5 min drive - Golden Lion 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite? ### What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite? ### Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 2 bedroom accommodation in Seldom Seen, near Thornthwaite Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen Jackson May 4, 2025 #### Lovely clean and comfortable cottage, beautifully situated near Whinlatter forest. Lovely clean and comfortable cottage, beautifully situated near Whinlatter forest. Quiet location but conveniently near enough to Keswick. The host, Gabby, was attentive and made sure our stay was welcoming with personal touches. We will book again. ##### Helen Jackson From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fi McGregor Oct 8, 2025 #### This is a lovely cottage in a wonderful rural location right beside the wonderful whinlatter forest. This is a lovely cottage in a wonderful rural location right beside the wonderful whinlatter forest. Its the perfect central position for easy access to Keswick and Cockermouth and all the lakes as well as the coast. There isnparking eight outside, The kitchen is very well equipped with quality appliances and has pretty views. the sitting room is comfortable with lovely mountain views. The double bedrooms are very good and the bathroom is spacious with a shower over the bath. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this character cottage and can highly recommend ##### Fi McGregor From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna Apr 14, 2019 #### Thank you for sharing your gorgeous cottage with us. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous cottage with us. We had a lovely time. Home from home. We will definitely come back? ##### Anna Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham H. Sep 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely cottage Great accommodation in perfect location - near stream and forest. ##### Graham H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jess f. Jun 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideal for a week exploring the lakes Great location, close enough to Keswick but in a peaceful, quiet location. The cottage itself has everything you could need and there are great walks and cycles on and off road straight from the front door! Bottle of bubbles to greet us was a lovely surprise. ##### jess f. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia B. Aug 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and quiet Peaceful location and the property clean and well-stocked with the essentials. Loved the little river running past. ##### Patricia B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia B. Aug 12, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A hideaway Well-cared for property with all that we needed. Nice to be welcomed with a letter from our hosts and a bottle of prosecco! The river running by the old sawmill sent me to sleep at night, and the peace of the area was great, while the closeness of Keswick meant you were easily able to get stores or find eating places. ##### Patricia B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa Jul 1, 2019 #### We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fairholme Cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fairholme Cottage. The location is very quiet with lots of wildlife (a very friendly pheasant) and the beautiful red squirrels. The cottage is much more spacious than the photographs reflect and it is very well equipped. The decor is lovely and the cottage clean. Can't wait to return. ##### Lisa ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Brickfields Farm](https://www.expedia.ca/York-Hotels-Brickfields-Farm.h6120838.Hotel-Information) > - [Ye Olde Robin Hood Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Telford-Hotels-Ye-Olde-Robin-Hood-Inn.h20944914.Hotel-Information) > - [Lovely 3-bed Home in Rookley on the Isle of Wight](https://www.expedia.ca/Ventnor-Hotels-Lovely-3-Bed-Home-In-Rookley-On-The-Isle-Of-Wight.h104238801.Hotel-Information) > - [The Revelstoke Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bridlington-Hotels-The-Revelstoke-Hotel.h17908091.Hotel-Information) > - [Armathwaite Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Keswick-Hotels-Armathwaite-Hall-Hotel.h1381738.Hotel-Information) > - [Pottery Barn](https://www.expedia.ca/Seaton-Hotels-Pottery-Barn.h27000419.Hotel-Information) > - [Greenhill Farm Barn B&B](https://www.expedia.ca/Banbury-Hotels-Greenhill-Farm-Barn-BB.h30105240.Hotel-Information) > - [Luxury Beach House Rental with Hot Tub, 30 meters to Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Looe-Hotels-Luxury-Beach-House-Rental-With-Hot-Tub.h27313935.Hotel-Information) > - [Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Retford-Hotels-Ye-Olde-Bell-Hotel-Spa.h867431.Hotel-Information) > - [Haselbury Mill Hotel and Restaurant](https://www.expedia.ca/Crewkerne-Hotels-Haselbury-Mill-Hotel-And-Restaurant.h6438671.Hotel-Information) > - [Resolution Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-Resolution-Hotel.h8474093.Hotel-Information) > - [Ye Olde Red Lion](https://www.expedia.ca/Newbury-Hotels-Ye-Olde-Red-Lion.h5646204.Hotel-Information) > - [Sandy Balls Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Fordingbridge-Hotels-Sandy-Balls-Holiday-Village.h82956532.Hotel-Information) > - [The Congresbury Arms](https://www.expedia.ca/Bristol-Hotels-The-Congresbury-Arms.h35367433.Hotel-Information) > - [Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Brigg-Hotels-Forest-Pines-Spa-Golf-Resort.h461512.Hotel-Information) > - [Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Norwich-Hotels-Royal-Hotel.h5061271.Hotel-Information) > - [Cliveden House](https://www.expedia.ca/Maidenhead-Hotels-Cliveden.h518646.Hotel-Information) > - [The Hawkley Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Liss-Hotels-The-Hawkley-Inn.h4383820.Hotel-Information) > - [Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Grantham-Hotels-Belton-Woods.h15552.Hotel-Information) > - [The Feathered Nest Country Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-The-Feathered-Nest.h44085381.Hotel-Information) > - [Thimble Cottage](https://www.expedia.ca/Truro-Hotels-Thimble-Cottage.h33337586.Hotel-Information) > - [Cubert. 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