The property is great for a small family or two couples. The walk into the centre of Keswick only takes 20 minutes along an old disused railway path. The Twa Dogs, a popular local dog-friendly pub, is 10 minutes walk away. The Neolithic Castlerigg Stone Circle is a ten minute drive up the hill and is definitely worth seeing. Keswick in general is a great place, full of fine pubs and eateries and unusual shops. And then there is the scenery, in which I'm sure everyone sees a little bit of their own version of god.
Facilities are very good. The main bathroom at Pinecroft is fabulous, and the kitchen and living room are great social spaces. We had a very comfortable few nights here, despite some gale-force winds and the rather busy road adjacent to the property. Bedrooms are nice and comfortable, although the wardrobe in the main bedroom takes some arm-wrestling.
I feel it is a stretch to describe the cottage as dog-friendly. The interior is fine, but the grounds are not enclosed and so we couldn't let our inquisitive Labrador roam around unleashed. There are lots of outside seating spaces but the grounds are in need of a good bit of maintenance and repair. They are great for bird-spotting and would probably be wonderful in good weather, which we sadly didn't get.
The people at Keswick Cottages were very supportive. They kept in touch all the way through the holiday. The little booklet they sent was useful, although burdened with too many upselling pitches for my liking. I think I would use them again, even so.
Overall, a great place for a holiday. I might even go back.