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Swinside House

Portinscale (1.5mls S), Lake District
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This property is managed by holidaycottages.co.uk info_outline

Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 10
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Set in the peaceful setting of Newlands Valley with stunning scenery and walks from the front door
  • Take the launch across Derwentwater to the market town of Keswick with its plethora of eateries, shops and pubs
  • Great for all ages - relax in front of the fire with a good book, or play on the games console in the games room
Overview
Property code: 80001

Detached, renovated Georgian country house a short walk away from Derwentwater. A great location for extended family and friends to explore the Lake District.

Tucked away in the dramatic Lake District National Park, this grand bolthole boasts views over Catbells, Skiddaw and Blencathra. Sleeping 20 guests over ten bedrooms it’s the perfect home for reuniting with family and friends, with two canine companions welcome to join you too. A plethora of scenic Lake District spots await discovery close to this Georgian country house, including Ullswater (19 miles). After days out, head back to relax and warm up in front of the wood burner.

With three lounges on the ground floor, spend sociable times laughing, chatting and playing games, or find a quiet spot for a moment to unwind in peace. Perfect for drinks and a catch up, the formal lounge enjoys gorgeous views across the fells and has a wood burner to keep toes and tails warm. If you’ve any energy left after days exploring the great outdoors, make your way to the games room, located on the half-landing to the first floor, and challenge fellow guests to a competition on the games console. Fit for feasts and banquets, the kitchen/diner has all you need to cater for all occasions. Keep the chef company at the breakfast bar, admiring the glorious views over Cat Bells, and serve up your meals at the large dining table in the bright sunroom area. Should the night be balmy and warm, head outside to the private garden for an al fresco sundowner before heading to bed. All with en-suites, the ten bedrooms reside over the first and second floors and are exquisitely decorated to help you drift off and to enjoy lazy mornings. There is off-road parking for 7 cars.

Pack your rucksack and head to Ullswater (19 miles) where you can book a cruise on an Ullswater Steamer, hire boats and kayaks, wander the 20-mile waterside trail, or visit the crashing falls of Aira Force. Closer to home, visit the vibrant hub of Keswick (3.5 miles) where you can pick up fresh food from the twice-weekly market, pop into the Derwent Pencil Museum, and treat yourselves to a night off from the kitchen.

  • 10 bedrooms - 3 super king-size, 2 king-size, 2 doubles and 3 twins
  • 10 en-suite bathrooms with shower bath and WC's and 2 separate WC
  • AGA (which consists of 2 electric oven and hobs), dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Games room with TV and games console
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in two of the lounges
  • Private garden with patio and seating area
  • Private parking on drive for up to 7 cars
  • Pub and shops within walking distance
  • Dogs must be kept in the kitchen / dining area and not allowed upstairs. Additionally there are secure kennels outside.
  • Please note this property has 4 flights of stairs
  • Please note that all group Hen and Stag bookings must be pre-arranged with the owner, additional security deposit may be required.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £75. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graeme 19th April 2024

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Beautiful house in a fantastic location, right at the foot of Catbells. Comfortably accommodated our party of 18 without feeling cramped or squeezed in. Everyone agreed that we would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Colin 16th February 2024

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The house was just what we wanted for a family get together and although there were 20 of us there were ample lounges for a bit of peace and quiet. The bedrooms were well equipped and comfortable and the kitchen equipment and facilities - apart from one dishwasher not working - more than met our needs. We are already planning another get together iRead moren the autumn and Swinside House is likely to be our choice for that event. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 22nd December 2022

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large well furnished house in a delightful position for immediate access to the Cumbrian paths and fells. Excellent for a large party....we had a family group of 15 and there was still a lot of space

Reviewed by Sandra 4th November 2022

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Reviewed by Nicola 28th October 2022

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Swinside Lodge was the perfect house in which to host my 50th birthday! Great rooms and en-suites for all the guests, a kitchen that welcomed, warmed and fed us all wonderfully. Sitting rooms with roaring fires that mitigated against the rain outside. And the games room for the 12 year olds was the icing on the cake. Just wonderful. The perfect midRead more point of luxury and homeliness. We all loved it and are working out if we have to wait until Im 60 to return. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 30th September 2022

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A brilliant house for a gathering of 19 friends. Lots of space, well equipped, clean and in a beautiful location. Just be aware the WiFi is sketchy but thats only to be expected in this type of location. We had a great weekend.

Reviewed by Kane 26th August 2022

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We had an amazing holiday with an extended family of 20. Great location for walking, swimming in the lake, the ferry, and general exploration. House had loads of room for us all with ensuite for everyone and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Would love to return!

Reviewed by Anthony 19th August 2022

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Reviewed by Barry 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Prem 29th July 2022

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Excellent location, comfortable house, large garden and well maintained property enabled our family group of 16 to enjoy a great holiday. However, it was disappointing that only one of the three TVs was working and the curtains in some rooms were not hung up or functioning satisfactorily.

Reviewed by Roger 22nd July 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 24th June 2022

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Reviewed by Richard 17th June 2022

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Reviewed by Neil 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Pat 3rd June 2022

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We were unaccustomed to using an Aga so bringing ready cooked food for the 1st night was a great help for our 20 people. We struggled to cook enough pizzas in 1 go on another night. Place otherwise was fantastic.

Reviewed by Michael 6th May 2022

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Superb location and accommodation for large groups

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