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High Spy, Keswick

Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms: 1

High Spy is a ground-floor apartment within Fieldside Grange a converted former gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Keswick in the northern Lake District. Part of the Lakelovers collection this contemporary one-bedroom apartment sits in an elevated position with spectacular panoramic views over Keswick to Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding fells. No hot tub here but plenty else to love.

The setting is peaceful and quiet. You're far enough from town to feel genuinely away from it all yet Keswick is about a 30-40 minute walk via the old railway track. Bus routes X4, X5 and 555 stop just 10 minutes away. The private patio with bistro table and chairs catches sun most of the day.

 

About High Spy

High Spy is a ground-floor apartment within Fieldside Grange a converted former gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Keswick in the northern Lake District. Part of the Lakelovers collection this contemporary one-bedroom apartment sits in an elevated position with spectacular panoramic views over Keswick to Bassenthwaite Lake and the surrounding fells. No hot tub here but plenty else to love.

The setting is peaceful and quiet. You're far enough from town to feel genuinely away from it all yet Keswick is about a 30-40 minute walk via the old railway track. Bus routes X4, X5 and 555 stop just 10 minutes away. The private patio with bistro table and chairs catches sun most of the day. Shared landscaped gardens and picnic benches are also available.

Accommodation is a single-storey one-bedroom apartment sleeping two. There's a double bedroom with luxury 400 thread count linen, a bathroom with shower over bath and heated towel rail and an open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. The kitchen is exceptionally well equipped with oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher and superfast WiFi throughout.

Castlerigg Stone Circle is a five-minute drive away. Derwentwater is under 2 miles. Keswick's Pencil Museum and Theatre by the Lake are both within 2 miles. Catbells fell walk starts approximately 4 miles away.

High Spy suits couples perfectly quiet location, stunning views, well-appointed interiors and direct access to some of the Lake District's best walking country. Guests return repeatedly. Book it.

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High Spy Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding High Spy during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Castlerigg Stone Circle
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA12 4RN
Derwentwater Lake
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA12 5DJ
Pencil Museum Keswick
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5NG
Latrigg Summit Walk
Distance: 0.8 miles
CA12 4TF
Catbells Ridge Walk
Distance: 4 miles
CA12 5UE
Old Railway Track to Keswick
Distance: From doorstep
CA12 4RN
Keswick Town Centre Shops
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5JD
Booths Supermarket Keswick
Distance: 1.6 miles
CA12 5DQ
Keswick Market Square
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5JR
Keswick Bus Station (X4/X5/555)
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5HH
Bus Stop near Fieldside Grange
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 4RN
Penrith Railway Station
Distance: 18 miles
CA11 7BE
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA12 4RN
Derwentwater Lake
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA12 5DJ
Pencil Museum Keswick
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5NG
Latrigg Summit Walk
Distance: 0.8 miles
CA12 4TF
Catbells Ridge Walk
Distance: 4 miles
CA12 5UE
Old Railway Track to Keswick
Distance: From doorstep
CA12 4RN
Keswick Town Centre Shops
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5JD
Booths Supermarket Keswick
Distance: 1.6 miles
CA12 5DQ
Keswick Market Square
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5JR
Keswick Bus Station (X4/X5/555)
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA12 5HH
Bus Stop near Fieldside Grange
Distance: 0.3 miles
CA12 4RN
Penrith Railway Station
Distance: 18 miles
CA11 7BE

Is High Spy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
High Spy sleeps two and is designed for couples. It is a one-bedroom apartment with no outdoor play space or child-specific facilities. Keswick does offer a climbing wall, miniature golf and the Lake District Wildlife Park nearby but the apartment itself is not set up for families with young children.
For Couples
High Spy is purpose-built for two. The double bedroom has 400 thread count linen and guests consistently rate the bed as exceptional. The private sunny patio with fell views is ideal for quiet evenings. Keswick's restaurants and Theatre by the Lake are a short drive or 30-40 minute walk away.
Pet Friendly
High Spy does not accept pets. This is a strict no-pets property. Guests travelling with dogs should look for alternative pet-friendly accommodation in the Keswick area. Smoking is also not permitted anywhere on the property or in the shared grounds.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at High Spy

The Dog and Gun Keswick

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5JY

Morrels Restaurant Keswick

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5BZ

Abraham's Tea Room Keswick

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5JD

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about High Spy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, High Spy does not have a hot tub. The property offers a private patio with bistro seating and access to shared landscaped gardens with picnic benches instead.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at High Spy. Smoking is also not allowed anywhere on the property.
How many people does High Spy sleep?
High Spy sleeps two guests in one double bedroom. It is specifically suited to couples looking for a quality base in the Lake District.
Where exactly is High Spy located?
High Spy is a ground-floor apartment within Fieldside Grange, a converted former gentleman's residence on the outskirts of Keswick in the northern Lake District, postcode CA12 4RN.
What is the parking situation?
There is dedicated parking for two cars directly adjacent to the apartment. Guests should note the access lane is a narrow unmade single-track road and a vehicle with reasonable ground clearance is recommended.
How far is Keswick town centre?
Keswick town centre is approximately a 30-40 minute walk away via the old railway track. A bus stop with routes X4, X5 and 555 is just 10 minutes on foot from the property.
What walking is available directly from the property?
Low-level countryside walks start from the doorstep. Castlerigg Stone Circle is a short walk up the road and Keswick, Catbells and the Borrowdale Valley are all easily reachable by foot or a short drive.
Is electric vehicle charging available?
Charging of electric vehicles is strictly not permitted at this property. Guests with EVs should plan to use public charging points in Keswick town centre nearby.

High Spy Reviews

Thomas
Great place, really enjoyed our stay. Could only be improved by providing cooking oil, foil, shower gelshampoo.
Robert
We stayed in a different apartment in Fieldside Grange at the end of March, which was lovely. However, our first choice of the excellent accommodation available at Fieldside Grange is always High Spy. While we were there we met some friends of the owners of High Spy who were staying in High Spy and we said to them that it was our favourite. They said they would pass on our compliments to the owners. We are now back and have discovered that what was our first choice has now got even better with a new fitted kitchen and new flooring throughout. This truly is our perfect place for a comfortable, relaxing holiday with a few mountain hikes thrown in for good measure.
Stephen
Excellent accommodation. Only gripe is the very rough single track road to the property with no passing places.
We loved our stay here and will be back. Excellent location, extremely well equipped apartment especially the kitchen and luxurious bedding and towels. Nice to see investment in staple key items, rather than wasting money on welcome packs etc. we had a great time. Thanks so much.
Michele
We really liked staying at High Spy. Great location with excellent facilities. Lovely and quiet. Close enough to Keswick itself to undertake a good walk yet far enough away to enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds of a country location. Each morning we woke after having a great nights sleep on an very comfy bed with wonderful 400 thread cotton linen. These simple luxuries matter and we appreciate that on a well needed holiday.
Brilliant wed live to book it again fir next year, but not sure if it will be available! Beautifully equipped and maintained, so handy fir centre of Keswick yet tranquil. Great to be able to park just outside for loadingunloading but also in one heavy downpour. Please do let us know if it will be available again dates greyed out at the present fir several entire months.
This is our 3rd time at High Spy and we will definitely be back. .Amazing apartment in great location.Modern spacious clean living room.Fab fully equipped kitchen with everything you need.cosy bedroom great bathroom. Ample parking with great sitting out area that gets the sun most of the day with great views..Road leading to accommodation has been greatly improved too and a lovely 20 minute walk into Keswick makes this the ideal location and within easy reach of all the attractions of the Northern Lakes ..we would highly recommend this fab place!!
Lovely one bed apartment with everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Comfortable,clean and well equipped. Would thoroughly recommend.
Very well appointed accommodation and a very comfortable stay. The apartment was clean and tidy and a pleasure to return to after a good day of walking.We were informed on arrival by the owner of a ongoing issue with water supply in the area and were able to take some action to ensure we had enough water saved but in the end we were not affected by the issue. Looking to rebook again
Claire
Lovely apartment. Loved the view from the patio. Comfy sofa and bed. Great shower. Would definitely return!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and High Spy is an excellent base for walking. Good location. It was very peaceful and relaxing. We would like to see opportunities for recycling and composting on site the for the apartments.
Stephen
Our 2nd stay and will probably stay again. Great location on the edge of Keswick but not too far to walk to town centre Very comfortable bed. The access road is very rough ok with a 4x4 but could be tricky with a normal car.
We have had a fantastic week, in total luxury. The bed was super comfortable and the bed linen very luxurious. The shower was powerful and definitely what was needed each night after a long walk! The kitchen was kitted out with everything we needed and we cooked each evening with ease. A really super place to stay. Our only gripe was that we had to put all the utensils in the dishwasher when we arrived as some very not clean.
We've just come back from a lovely stay at High Spy. The apartment is furnished to a very high standard with everything you need. I enjoyed having my morning coffee on the bench outside overlooking the wonderful view. I would definitely book again.
Oliver
Lovely cottage
Very clean and comfortable cottage. Kitchen is fully equipped , bedroom was comfortable with high quality linen. Ideal setting to walk into and around Keswick. Very quiet and peaceful. Rebooked again as soon as we arrived
Jennifer
We had a brilliant time at 1 Fieldside Grange The apartment was lovely, bright and sunny with a view towards Catbells and a short uphill walk to Castlerigg Stone circles. Very peaceful and quiet, warm and comfortable. We mostly left the car and made use of the buses, there is a choice of 3 routes the X4,X5 and 555 at the bus stop 10 minutes walk away. You will need to take a torch. The bed and bedding were luxurious and this kitchen was extremely well equipped. Would definitely recommend.
Patricia
We had a great week at High Spy. The apartment is furnished and equipped to a high standard and the views of the fells and Bassenthwaite are breathtaking. We were extremely lucky to have 6 out of 7 sunny days and on the one rainy day, what else do you do but visit the pencil museum in Keswick! On a negative note, as others have mentioned, the road up to the apartment is mostly a winding track with virtually no passing places. We were very thankful each time we managed to negotiate it safely! There are a couple of places where stones have been placed to stop anyone driving onto the grass. These really could, and should, be made into dedicated passing places for everyones peace of mind and safety. When we had a problem one morning with the drains, we called Sykes and, by the time we came back from our day out, someone from their maintenance team had called round and the problem had been fixed. Great service! We walked several times into Keswick via the old railway track about 40 minutes and once, in the opposite direction, to Threlkeld. Castlerigg stone circle is just a short walk up the road and of course there are lots of higher level walks with stunning views in the vicinity. We didn't eat out, as a Tesco delivery and Booths in Keswick supplied us with all we needed for a weeks self catering. Aside the access situation, I would recommend High Spy as a great base for a week exploring a beautiful area.
High Spy is a really lovely, well equipped and comfortable apartment which has been furnished to a high standard. The bedding is beautiful and we slept very well. The views are fantastic and we enjoyed sitting out in the garden enjoying the view in the sunshine. The jets flying over was an added bonus. We did have a problem with the dryer not drying but the engineer arrived the same day to check it out which was very prompt. The one thing that is surprising is that the state of the lane up to High Spy isnt mentioned in the description of the property. We have a 4x4 SUV so could negotiate the unmade rough track and the pot holes ok but we witnessed standard vehicles struggling. We feel there should be a warning as vehicles could easily be damaged. The track is also very narrow with little opportunity to pass and we were very relieved we didnt come across a vehicle coming in the opposite direction as reversing would have been a nightmare! Having said that, we would book again.
Charles Peter
Great flat for our holiday, clean, well equipped & good central heating for the colder days. A quiet location with wonderful views over the fells.
We have stayed in High Spy, formerly The Beeches, several times since 2010 and love the place, we were also considering purchasing it as it is currently on the market. This visit was, mostly, as pleasant as before with only one exception, the tumble drier was dead and in a very wet August week that was not good as we could not dry outer clothes for the next day. When we rechecked the website listing we noted that the facility had, at some point, been switched to washer only, but the original washerdrier was still in place. That said we would return to High Spy again but only with that issue resolved. John and Diane
Very well equipped and comfortable apartment for 2 people. It is a little further from Keswick centre than we expected about 40 mins walk.
Great one bedroom apartment in a lovely location. Fantastic views from the patio and very well equipped. Would definitely recommend. Just take care on the first part of the access driveway as a little uneven.
Alexandra
A fabulous, comfortable apartment in a beautiful location with fantastic views and easy access walkingcarbus to the rest of the Lakes. Everything you could need was provided in the apartment. After reading some previous reviews about the driveway, this did not cause us any problems. Feel very relaxed after our weeks stay. Thank you.
Great location and pleasantly appointed. A fire is a 'must have' feature for our Christmas hideaway for this to be disabled was disappointing. The temperature and amount of hot water available is pretty poor. Thin summer duvet not appropriate in winter. The kitchen setup is excellent. Sound of people walking around in the apartment above is a bit obtrusive at times. The track leading up to the property is deeply rutted low riding vehicles will scape the ground.
Michael
The information regarding the appliances was not left in an obvious place, with no information about the use of the heating system.
A lovely appartment. It is clean, comfortable and wellequipped. It is in a quiet location yet within easy walking distance of the centre of Keswick along the conveniently situated cyclingwalking path of the former railway track.
Philip
We prefer accommodation where we can book direct with the owner but on this occassion Sykes proved a very good option. We knew where High Spy apartment was because many years ago we'd stayed in the same building, the difference 25yrs later is quite astonishing. High Spy was a very well presented apartment and one of the best equiped, cleanest and most comfortable we have stayed in for the price. The views from outside are just fantastic. The only down side we could think of was the all uphill trek from the centre of Keswick and the long unsurfaced lane up to the property, but that's the price you pay for the excellent views. During our stay we had an issue with the drains, this was quickly resolved once we contacted the agent. All in all a great apartment, plenty of parking space, comfortable and well equipped and great views.
This property is superb. Beautifully decorated and thought out. The kitchen is to die for, the space in the lounge with the cornered suite allowing for a dining area to be separate, is brilliant. The utility room is icing on the top. The views we have stayed in this building a few times before are some of the best in the Lakes. There is only one downside, and it is not the property. It is away from Town, and we are fine with that. However, we have a standard saloon car and the drive up is challenging to say the least, without causing damage to your car. The tracks need filing in to make it safe. Whilst this is the most amazing place, We cannot risk damage to the car, so will not be able to return until we change to a 4x4 or crossover, for clearance needed. High Spy is 5 stars without hesitation. The driveway could be in a rally test.
This was our second visit to High Spy and we have already booked a stay for next year. The accommodation is excellent only one issue and that is the condition of the access drive. It hasnt put us off but at one car width with numerous pot holes improvement would remove the one negative aspect of the property
Christine
Idyllic setting, fully equipped apartment comfortable with a homely feel. Only negative was the access road which we were aware of before the visit but worth it for the views.
Super apartment with plenty of outside space and parking. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Nice modern decor. Great location, just off the K2T track.
Property great, everything lovely, had a fantastic time, weather brilliant. Just one problem with the state of the access road, lots of pot holes and bumps, which challenged the comfort and resilience of our vehicle. Luckily our SUV managed safely with care.
Amazing place, loved everything about it! So glad we also booked for a week in July!
We really enjoyed our stay at High Spy to the extent that we immediately booked a further week in September. A slight issue with heating was solved quickly with immediate response from the owner. The apartment is exactly as shown in the listing and is comfortable and bright. We were lucky with the weather and sat outside in the late afternoon enjoying a coffee in the warm sunshine. Can't wait to go back.
Fantastic property inside and out will be back for sure many thanks NBaxter
Andrew
Access road needs some attention very rough if you dont have a 4x4. Accommodation was very nice. Warm, clean and cosy. Access to plenty of good walks directly from the accommodation.
A beautiful property in a fantastic location. I would add that the condition of the long drive needs to be looked at, or at least mentioned in your information. No wonder every other guest had a 4x4 !!
Raymond
We enjoyed our weeks stay,every thing we needed was provided,we found a lot of condensation in the mornings and the bedroom smelt a bit musty in the morning. This might be due to the time of year ? The trail or track leading to the property is in need of some serious repair, this is causing a lot of wear and tear on vehicles using it.
Robert
We were delighted to see that the comments that we made in our feedback only a few months ago had been acted on and the apartment is, for our needs, almost perfect. The only issue we now have is with the access driveway. We realise that this, presumably, is a shared right of way and it must be difficult to get all parties to agree and contribute towards its maintenance, but it has deteriorated significantly since our last visit in June to the point where we were concerned that we may damage our car. Having said that, we look forward to retuning to High Spy in the near future. It is one of the best apartments we stay in when visiting the area.
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