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Exterior view of a stone cottage with multiple windows and a stone garden wall at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A living room with two leather sofas a wooden coffee table stone fireplace and a window at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A living room with two leather sofas a wooden coffee table and a window showing a mountain view at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A living room with a wood burning stove and two brown leather sofas at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A dining room with a wooden table set with plates and glasses and leather chairs near a glass door at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A view of green hills and trees from a stone walled patio at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A kitchen with black appliances wooden floor and light colored cabinets at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A kitchen with white cabinets and black countertops next to a living area with brown sofas at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A kitchen with black stove and oven near a living room with brown leather sofas at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A kitchen with white cabinets black countertops a black refrigerator and wood flooring at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A small bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, window with curtains, and exposed ceiling beams at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with a wooden bed a wooden wardrobe a wooden dresser a stool and two windows with curtains at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, patterned yellow cushions and runner, two windows with curtains at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with a wooden bed with white and yellow bedding two bedside tables with lamps and a window with curtains at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bathroom with a toilet bidet glass shower and window blinds at Dancing Beck Cottage Millbeck A bedroom with a large bed under wooden beams and a skylight window at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bathroom with wooden beams wardrobes and a glass shower at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bathroom with a bathtub shower sink toilet and skylight windows at Dancing Beck Cottage Millbeck A bedroom with exposed wooden beams a skylight wooden drawers and a mirrored wardrobe at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with a bed under a sloped ceiling with wooden beams and a skylight window at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A grassy field with two horses grazing and trees with hills in the background at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bed with patterned pillows and a matching blanket in a bedroom at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with white bed and patterned pillows under wooden beams at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A bedroom with a single bed a skylight window a bedside table lamp and a window with curtains at Dancing Beck Cottage Millbeck A bedroom with a bed a wooden chest of drawers a chair and a window with curtains at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A stone wall with a plaque that reads Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck An outdoor patio with glass railing chairs and a table with countryside view at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck An outdoor deck with a table and six chairs next to stairs and a wooden fence with trees behind at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A balcony with a black dining table and six chairs with glass railing and mountains in the background at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A rural landscape with houses trees and a mountain in the background at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck A green field with grazing horses and sheep with hills and trees in the background at Dancing Beck Cottage in Millbeck

Dancing Beck Cottage

(Ref. 1042977)

Millbeck, Lake District Show on map

4.3

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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26 Customer Reviews

  • "A very comfortable and well equipped cottage with spectacular views."

    We found the heating and cooking systems took a bit of figuring out as we're not used to an Aga and the many light switches also confounded us for the first couple of days. Having said all that, we would not hesitate to book the cottage again and look forward to another visit in the future.

    Reviewed by Jane4.7★Jun 2025

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x single, 1 x ground-floor single
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Oil-fired central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove
  • AGA cooker and separate two ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent (excluding logs for wood burner)
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available, please request
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Secure bike storage
  • Decked patio with seating
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Note: Due to the stream in the grounds of the cottage, children should be supervised outside
  • Internet connection can be intermittent due to area, streaming may not be possible and we cannot guarantee a connection at all times.

Your home away from home

Dancing Beck Cottage is a beautifully renovated cottage nestled at the foot of Skiddaw, in the village of Millbeck, in the Lake District National Park, with the stunning views across to the North Western fells and a glimpse of Bassenthwaite Lake.

Previously a Victorian stable serving the nearby school, the building has been tastefully converted to create an inviting cottage brimming with charm and character.

The spacious open-plan living area will become the social hub of the property, with a contemporary kitchen where the chef of the group can utilise the oil-fired AGA cooker to whip up a sumptuous feast while the others curl up on the leather sofas and enjoy a film, with the relaxing crackle of the woodburning stove in the background.

Gather round the large dining table to enjoy these home-cooked meals and toast to a magnificent holiday in the Lake District.

As the day comes to an end, choose between four tastefully decorated bedrooms – on the ground floor there is a spacious king-size with beautiful views and a smaller single room also having views across to the North Western fells.

An open tread staircase leads to two further bedrooms with shaped rooflines, offering a similar arrangement with a master king-size with character beams, dormer window showcasing the picturesque views, dressing room and en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower, as well as a single room with views overlooking the stream and forested slopes to the rear.

Furnishings, colour schemes and fabrics throughout are high quality and carefully chosen to complement the style of the property whilst the host of personal touches reflect the owners' taste and pride in their family Lake District home. Outside you can take a seat on the bench and watch the wildlife pass by, including red squirrels which can sometimes be observed in the grounds.

Dancing Beck Cottage is situated close from the popular market town of Keswick which offers ample opportunity for gentle lake shore and low-level walks to more strenuous day long hikes to the summits of Blencathra or Helvellyn.

Located in the Northern Lake District there are plenty of outdoor delights to explore at Lorton, Buttermere, Borrowdale and Ullswater, or head in the other direction and visit the popular towns of Ambleside and Bowness, where a cruise across Lake Windermere is highly recommended.

A homely base for seeking out the wonders of the Lake District, choose Dancing Beck Cottage for a wonderful stay in Cumbria.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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KESWICK

Bassenthwaite 7 miles, Ullswater 16.6 miles; Cockermouth 13 miles.

The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema, the Pencil Museum, a climbing wall, fishing and great mountain biking opportunities, whilst the beautiful lake of Derwentwater at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley is only a few minutes walk from the town centre. Nearby, between Braithwaite and Buttermere is the beautiful Newlands Valley, while picturesque Bassenthwaite Lake is well worth a visit. From a gentle countryside ramble to a challenging hike up Skiddaw or the famous Catbells, there really is something for everyone. Visit Castlerigg Stone Circle, the Jennings Brewery and Mirehouse, a grand house and gardens on the shores of the Bassenthwaite Lake, or take a fabulous boat trip around Derwentwater. With plenty of attractions for the kids, lovely parks and the nearby Lake District Wildlife Park this is a great Lakeland destination whatever the time of year.

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Note: Due to the stream in the grounds of the cottage, children should be supervised outside.
Note: Internet connection can be intermittent due to area, streaming may not be possible and
we cannot guarantee a connection at all times.

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