Thwaite Howe

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About Thwaite Howe

a Victorian family country home with ten bedrooms in a beautiful Lake District village setting

Introducing Thwaite Howe

When you arrive at Thwaite Howe, you can either enter the main front door, looking across Derwent valley, or the rear door in the patio corner. The front door opens into a splendid Victorian hallway, off which are a dining room, main lounge, kitchen, snug and toilet, and the foot of the magnificent wooden stairs to the first floor.

The Gallery will show you what to expect in each room.

Being the communal heart of the property, the large kitchen is ready for self-catering or we can help arrange catering services for you. (By the way, for eating out, Braithwaite offers good food and drink at The Ruddings, the Coledale Inn and other options or head to either of the Pheasant Inn's; one at Braithwaite and the other in Keswick ). Keswick has various pubs and restaurants, as well as a lively local market and shopping.

The kitchen has access to the large dining room with its magnificent front facing views, and access to the hallway. Also, beyond the kitchen is the rear door and an annex with a utility room that then leads to a working area (3 desks) and space for some recreation, yoga and so on.

The ten (10) bedrooms are roomy and comfortable, each with ensuite facilities. Bedrooms 1 to 4 are on the first floor and bedrooms 5 to 8 are on the second floor, each with an ensuite bathroom. Bedrooms 9 and 10 are on the first floor in the annex, again each with ensuite bathroom/shower facilities.

The Gallery will show you what to expect in each room.

Outside is a large walled patio adjacent to southeast corner, which is excellent for dining and catches the sun into the afternoon. Guests can enjoy the main part of the large garden to the front and sides of the building, as well as the long drive from the village lane to the house.

There is a large car park area providing free parking for about +/-10 vehicles depending on size and parking proficiency. There is a double garage used for storage.

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.... Introducing Thwaite Howe

Address

Thornthwaite, Keswick, CA12 5SA, United Kingdom

Email Us

thwaite.howe.info@gmail.com

Compliments

Our First Season -- 2024-5 -- Thank you to our Guests:

"So very pleased to be the first guests. An incredible house, just perfect for our family gathering! We will be back!”

"Just love the house, the location, the welcome - top place!”

"We have had the perfect mini break at Thwaite Howe. The location is perfect for exploring the local area and so beautiful to sit and enjoy the views during our down time. The kids have loved exploring the garden and all the hidden paths, and loved all the space to put on shows for us. We will definitely be returning. Thank you."

"Had an amazing stay. This was everything you could have asked for and more. Our trip was made complete with this fantastic venue. Will 100% return. Thank you!"

"All I can say is WOW! What an amazing house this is. It is way better than I expected. Came here with family and everyone really enjoyed staying at the house. Everything that was needed was provided. Wish we could have stayed longer. I will definitely recommend to friends and family to visit here and if we plan to return to the Lake District we will surely have the house again providing it is available."

"Very spacious, well appointed house. Everything has been thought about to make this a very well presented holiday home. Amazing …. From location to facilities to cleanliness to the view! There is simply nothing to not like! For a group break away it is ideal!"

"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. The house is very big and spacey. A really homey feeling and we also enjoyed the games. P.S. The view was amazing."

"This house is beautiful. The view is amazing.”

"Best house I have ever stayed in. We definitely will be coming back.”

"Lovely spacious place, had everything you need! Great hosts too, would definitely recommend.”

"As an extended family group of 20, spanning 3 generations, we had a fantastic long weekend in Thwaite Howe. Having en-suite bathrooms for every room, together with a brilliantly equipped and huge kitchen meant that our large group never felt too big. The living and dining rooms worked very well, and the wood burning stoves made both feel very cosy. There are lovely views, great walks and a local gallery with a cafe, and you're a very short drive to a good pub, Keswick and Derwent Water. We would highly recommend the house, and Barbara who manages the property was incredibly helpful. Thanks for a great weekend."

“Very spacious, well appointed house. Everything has been thought about to make this a very well presented holiday home.”

“The house is amazing and Barb could not have been more helpful. We had a fantastic few days and would highly recommend.”

“Our family had the most wonderful Christmas holiday in the beautiful Thwaite Howe and we can't recommend it enough! The house exceeded all our expectations—spacious, immaculately clean, and brimming with charm. Every room was thoughtfully decorated, creating a cozy and festive atmosphere that made us feel right at home. The kitchen was fully equipped, which made preparing our Christmas feast a breeze, and the dining area was perfect for creating cherished family memories. The living room, with the warm fire became our favourite spot to relax after a walk in Whinlatter Forest and a quick drink in the local pub at the Royal Oak. The owners clearly take pride in their property, and it showed in every detail. The little touches like a Christmas tree and fairy lights, plus the gifts they left for the children for Christmas under the tree helped make everything perfect. The communication from booking the house to leaving was very professional and efficient. Can't recommend this home enough!”

Booking

Thwaite Howe can be booked directly with us by email sent to thwaite.howe.info@gmail.com. We prefer to work directly; a short email or quick call should help us to confirm the suitability of Thwaite Howe for your specific needs. Once you and ourselves are happy and agree, we confirm, put an agreement in place and the booked dates are yours. Thereafter, between your booking date and up to your check-in date, we will be available to answer any queries you have.

The maximum number of people Thwaite Howe sleeps is 22 plus babies in ten (10) bedrooms. We provide two travel cots and high chairs for babies (you can bring more with you, if needed). Also, we can accommodate smaller groups down to eight (8) and the price can be adjusted accordingly. Finally your pet dogs are allowed; we allow up to three (3) dogs, and please ensure you inform us.

We would love to hear from you; drop us a line with your Booking interest and we will be pleased to respond to your enquiry.

Activities

Thwaite Howe offers a spacious house and garden suitable for large groups with varied interests; family reunions, team building, anniversaries, and so on. Visitors can stock up the fridges/freezers in the kitchen and utility room, put their car keys to the side, then relax, have fun and enjoy the atmosphere afforded by this large traditional Lake District home. As well as catering, we can help you to arrange other support for your group, freeing up your time to enjoy the family or group get together and pursue the various activities afforded by the Lake District.

Thwaite Howe's drive towards Seldom Seen lane will take you up through the village to the beck and into Whinlatter Forest. Or walk downhill along the garden path via a private gate through Thornthwaite village and towards Powter Howe. Within Thornthwaite is the Thornthwaite Gallery which has a café, or a short drive to Bassenthwaite Lake, perhaps book a table in the coaches of the Steam Train used in the Harry Potter films at the Bassenthwaite Lake Station.

Our team can help you with the fell and lake activities accessible within walking distance from Thwaite Howe. Visitors enjoy walks and mountain bike outings starting from Thwaite Howe up to Whinlatter Forest and up to Seat How fell, above the forest and on to Lord's Seat, Barf, then back. An alternative favourite is the gentle stroll with great views of Skiddaw to Powter Howe and then through the wood to Bassenthwaite Lake. The northern end of Bassenthwaite lake has various attractions including the The Lakes Distillery.

From Thornthwaite it is a few minutes driving to Braithwaite, then Portinscale (with Derwent Water marinas' access) and on to Keswick, where the town's supermarket and other shopping is less than a 10 minute drive (less than 4 miles) away. In Keswick you can enjoy lakeside walks down to Derwent Water's Friars Crag and lake-based activities. Theatre goers can enjoy the Theatre by The Lake . The Keswick area boasts many activities and attractions, both outdoors and indoors. The Keswick climbing wall is a popular indoor activity attraction.

Further afield, Thwaite Howe provides Guests with excellent access across the Northern Lakes with convenient transport links for trips further afield, whether exploring the central Lakes (Grasmere, Ambleside and on to Windermere) and other surrounding areas.