Those who stay in our Threlkeld holiday cottages often come for the spectacle of Blencathra. The village of Threlkeld lies in the shadow of this significant fell, a short distance from Keswick and delivers on its promise of venerable Lake District walking holidays. Once you’ve ticked that climb off your list, head to nearby Skiddaw for another.

When you’ve had your fill of climbing fells, there are lowland and riverside walks to keep the muscles moving. While the village was once on the Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith Railway, that path today has been renovated for walkers and cyclists to get about instead.

Beyond the cardiovascular benefits, visitors to Threlkeld also leave with a swell of local knowledge and history of a place with Neolithic roots, a brief quarrying boom and railway heritage. A gentle stroll around the village reveals all whether you find yourself in St Mary’s church or the Horse & Farrier Inn.

Take your pick of Threlkeld holiday homes and we’ll see you on the fell.