Fairholme

Braithwaite, CA12 5SF, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>5</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.0
Scored 9
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
5 reviews

The location was great, with Whinlatter Forest on your door step and a beautiful river to walk next to. The accommodation was clean and well presented, with a bottle of bubbly to welcome us and a card from the owner in the post! It was also warm and cosy despite the cold weather.

Peter United Kingdom
a kitchen with white cabinets and a hallway at Fairholme in Braithwaite
a dining room with a table and chairs at Fairholme in Braithwaite
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Fairholme

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  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Heating
  • Parking on site

Fairholme is located in Braithwaite, just 9.1 miles from Buttermere and 23 miles from Askham Hall. Offering free private parking, the 4-star vacation home is 5.5 miles from Derwentwater. Whinlatter Forest Park is 4 miles away and Cat Bells is 4.5 miles from the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with kitchenware. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. World of Beatrix Potter is 27 miles from the vacation home, while Lake Windermere is 31 miles away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 83 miles from Fairholme.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.5
Location
10
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  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was great, with Whinlatter Forest on your door step and a beautiful river to walk next to. The accommodation was clean and well presented, with a bottle of bubbly to welcome us and a card from the owner in the post! It was also...”
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely little cottage in a very quiet location, nice little river running close by and some lovely walks with stunning views just up from the cottage. Lovely and clean inside and out with a nice little welcome gift of prosecco from the owners...”
  • Mishra
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This lovely cottage is well located, has a good walking track and water stream at doorstep. Nice view from dining and bedrooms. It was well equipped for a family stay. Warm welcome from the host Gabbie.”

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Company info

Cottages-com is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, curated by our cottage experts. Each collection within the family offers something different, so that all holidaymakers can find the perfect break, wherever it may be and whatever they are looking for. As our name suggests, we love everything about cottages and cottage holidays. We’re here to help you choose from over 23,000 independently vetted holiday properties, not just in the UK, but across France, Ireland and Italy, too.

Property info

Towels are not included. 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: With 40" Sky TV. Dining room: With 40" Freeview TV. Kitchen: With electric oven, electric hob, combi microwave/oven/grill, fridge/freezer and washing machine. First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, Freeview TV and DVD player. Bedroom 2: With double bed, Freeview TV and DVD player. Bathroom: With shower over bath, and 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

Languages Spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Area info

Amenities of Fairholme
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

Fairholme takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Fairholme

  • Fairholme offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fairholme has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Check-in at Fairholme is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 9:00 AM.

    • Fairholme can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Fairholme may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Fairholme is 1.2 miles from the center of Braithwaite. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.