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Manesty Holiday Cottages
England North West England Cumbria
- From £72 a night
- Cottage
- Shepherd’s huts
A wide range of self-catering holiday accommodation in a beautiful location in the heart of the Lake District.
You couldn't be in a better position for exploring the Lakes beyond, just a short walk from Derwentwater and and right next to the southern path up Catbells. It's an easyish hike from Manesty with glorious views over Borrowdale and the lake. You could also walk or drive through the valley of Borrowdale, at the top of which is the rocky Honister Pass and the renowned Honister Slate Mines, or take the ferry across the lake to Keswick – the Adventure Capital of the Lake District and home to lots of pubs, shops and restaurants. Owners Alan and Cheryl couldn't be more friendly or helpful and have tons of suggestions for days out and things to see and do, although we have to admit that one of the nicest things about Manesty is that it's a great place in which to just stay put and enjoy the views – especially from the comfort of their rustic, wood-fired hot tub, cleverly positioned to make the most of the panorama over Borrowdale, so it feels very indulgent. Despite its bucolic location, Manesty is an easy place to reach, but – trust us – a very hard one to leave.
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Facilities
We have a small selection of quality accommodation at Manesty ranging from luxury modern barn conversion to cosy farmhouse and even a secluded retro caravan and shepherd’s hut. All enjoy beautiful views and Manesty’s perfect Lake District location at the foot of Catbells, just a short stroll from the lake.Pet free: no pets permitted inside the accommodation or in the garden and grounds
Smoke free: no smoking (including e-cigarettes) inside the accommodation or in the garden and grounds
High speed broadband via Wifi and smart TVs
Suitable For
Solos, families, couplesNearby
Everyone should climb Catbells at least once, and with the path starting just behind Manesty, what are you waiting for? Even at a leisurely pace you will be at the top in less than an hour and be rewarded with 360 degree views over the Lake District.And there are lots more 'Walks From The Door'; there are 12 in your welcome folder in the accommodation
Play at ‘Swallows and Amazons’ and take a boat out on Derwentwater. You can hire your craft (and have a lesson if you need it) from Lodore landing stage, a mile or so away , or at Portinscale or Keswick.
Food & Drink
Closest to Manesty The Mary Mount (1.4 miles on foot; 2.2 by road) and The Borrowdale Hotel (1.3 miles on foot; 1.5 by road) for excellent bar meals in their well appointed conservatories and gardens from the Lounge Bar Menu, also The Borrowdale for satisfying 3 to 5 course evening meals in the dining room; The Borrowdale Gates (0.5 miles) . All have public bars and non residents are very welcome.Open
Available all year.Pricing
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The Owner Says
Manesty stands at the foot of Cat Bells and Maiden Moor where the open fell meets the stone walls of the fields. It is built in the traditional Lakeland style, on a site chosen centuries ago for its sunny elevated position and its sweeping views across Borrowdale. Lying at the heart of the Lake District, it is the ideal base for a Cumbrian holiday whether walking or touring by car.
We offer Lake District self catering short breaks as well as week holidays all year round. We are a family business and are proud to share our home, where our family has lived for 6 generations, with visitors from all over the world.
We, the Leyland family, operate the cottages personally from our nearby home at Youdale Knot. Even after 180 years, though, our family are relative newcomers. Manesty’s history reaches back to ancient times, when it was the northern outpost of Furness Abbey’s wool producing empire.
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Location
Contact Website 01768 777 216 Manesty Holiday Cottages, Youdale Knot Manesty Keswick Cumbria CA12 5UGGetting There
Leave the M6 at Junction 40 (Penrith), and follow the A66 west for 17 miles to Keswick. From there follow the B5289 and signs for Borrowdale and after 4 miles turn right over the bridge and through Grange. Manesty is just under a mile further on. Using Sat Nav, use the postcode for Grange, CA12 5UQ, and, once you have turned right over the bridge, continue all the way through the village – Manesty is the pink coloured houses on the left.
Penrith, on the West Coast main line, is well served by high speed trains.- Direct trains from London take just over three hours.
- Direct trains from Manchester Airport take two hours.
From Penrith you can:
- Take the X4/X5 bus the 17 miles to Keswick.
- Hire a car (Practical car hire or Ullswater Road Garage or Eden Garage)
- From Keswick:
- The 78 bus links Keswick with Grange (3/4 mile from Manesty) all year round.
- Manesty itself is served by the 77A bus from Keswick, between April and October.
- Alternatively, the Derwentwater launch runs from Keswick to Brandlehow, just a mile from Manesty, most of the year.
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Add Your ReviewRated ★★★★★ over 5 reviews
Would like to visit again!
From the instant we booked our stay both Alan and Cheryl communicated amazingly, providing us with all the information we would need for our stay which made travelling and arriving at the location incredibly easy. The Tommy Bit hut is beautifully rustic with simple but sufficient amenities, but this was part of the charm. The view from the front doors was stunning and the quiet mornings surrounded by bird song was lovely. We made use of the hot tub on site one evening during our stay, which was a great experience and one we would greatly recommend. Alan explained the process and was very helpful. Would highly recommend for a peaceful rustic getaway, surrounded by beautiful walks and not too far from the nearest town for food and drink.
Fantastic place, would love to come back
A charming and comfortable home in a stunning location. Plenty of walks from the door and less than 10 minutes to the lake shore. The outside seating catches the evening sun if you're lucky enough to have it; we spent many evenings sat outside just watching the beautiful scenery.
Wonderful and peaceful place to stay
Thank you Alan and Cheryl for creating a wonderful and peaceful place to stay right in the heart of the Lakes. Manesty is far enough from the hustle and bustle of the nearby towns but close enough to everything I needed. 20 minutes walk to the lake to pick up the lake boat and visit Keswick, some of the Wainwright's directly from the door and stables and 30 minutes away. Honister Slate Mine was one of the main reasons for my stay and was 20 minutes by car, the pass is truly spectacular and the Mine definitely worth a visit. Thank you again and I will certainly keep you in mind if I return to the Lakes for another holiday.
Couldn't ask for more
Couldn't wish for a more beautiful place to stay, surrounded by walks, temperate rainforest woodlands, lakes, views and with Keswick on your doorstep. We really enjoyed using the wood burning hot tub, left Manesty feeling refreshed and revitalised.
Peace and tranquility
Absolutely beautiful location if you are looking for peace and tranquility, surrounded by nature. Red squirrel seen most days! Caravan is retro compact and quirky, loved it. Everything you need, towels and torch provided too. Borrowdale hotel nearest for food and drink approximately half mile along road but we favoured Mary’s Mount about a mile away by car/walk or a 20minute trail walk across the marshes. Recommend taking larger mugs if you like a bigger brew than 60’s style cups! Nearest supermarket is Booths in Keswick, everything you need in there and an easy to park large car park, 1hr free . Fantastic walks and climbs right from the door and lots of information given about this in the caravan. Enjoy.
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