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Osprey Cottage - Portinscale

Portinscale, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
3 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • A beautiful traditional cottage with exposed beams and a cheerful wood burner
  • Situated in the picturesque village of Portinscale on the outskirts of Keswick
  • Perfect for walkers and cyclists, the cottage is close to Bassenthwaite Lake and Derwentwater
Overview
Property code: SZ378

Just half a mile from the banks of the sparkling Derwentwater, this charming 18th-century cottage provides a perfect relaxing holiday getaway for a family or couple seeking a quiet Lakeland retreat.

The historic village of Portinscale features a welcoming pub and friendly tearoom, and is ideal for walkers and cyclists exploring the Lake District. Derwentwater (0.5 miles) and Bassenthwaite Lake (3 miles) provide miles of gorgeous walks and bike trails, with nearby peaks including Grisedale Pike (3.5 miles) and Causey Pike (4 miles). Other local highlights include Whinlatter Forest Park (3.5 miles) and Newlands Valley (5 miles). The bustling town of Keswick (1.5 miles) has a wealth of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and popular attractions including Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, the Theatre by the Lake, the Alhambra Cinema and Keswick Adventure Centre. Just outside the town are the Keswick Climbing Wall and the ancient Castlerigg Stone Circle (both 4 miles).

The porch provides a handy spot for leaving coats and boots as you enter this warm and attractive traditional cottage. The fully equipped country-style kitchen has an electric oven with gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher. The pretty lounge/diner retains original exposed ceiling beams and a wood burner set in a fireplace, making this a wonderful space to unwind in at the end of a fabulous day. The lounge/diner also has plenty of seating, a TV with DVD and a charming dining table perfect for sharing all your favourite meals. The ground floor also offers a stylish shower room complete with a power shower and WC. Upstairs you will find two light and relaxing bedrooms, each with exposed beams, low sloping ceilings and wooden furniture. The charming master bedroom features a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room complete with a shower cubicle and WC. There’s also a delightful bunk bedroom with views towards Whinlatter.

Stepping outside, the pretty front garden has a patio and outdoor furniture, making a pleasant spot for a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening. There’s also a sheltered sitting area at the back of the cottage where you will find a dog washing area with a hose for muddy paws, and a rotary washing line. The shed provides storage space for bikes, and there’s off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 bunk bedroom
  • 2 shower rooms (1 en-suite) with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • TV, DVD
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Towels will be provided from 3rd September 2022 onwards
  • Partially enclosed garden with patio and outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Bike storage in shed
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book 
  • Pub 30 metres
  • Derwentwater 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Allan 14th September 2024

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Nice small cottage for 2,two bedrooms one has bunks.but overall ok.

Reviewed by Michael 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Gillian 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by Tracy 15th June 2024

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Comfortable cosy cottage in a good location. A small garden to sit in on pleasant evening. Parking for two cars but beware that the lower one is not suitable for large vehicle. Being a stones throw from the village pub is not an issue with any noise, food good but standard pub grub. You are more likely to hear the military jets during the day. You Read morecan walk in to Keswick and you are not far from Catbells to climb. You can do a circular around Derwent waters. Perfect for water sports. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 18th May 2024

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although the parking was slightly awkward but my husband managed

Reviewed by Kate 13th April 2024

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As stated on previous reviews parking spots are extremely tight. The cottage is tiny and would be cramped with 4 adults, one bedroom has bunk beds ,although these are full size the head room on top bunk not enough for an adult. Shower rooms are both very small . Towels are tiny, also stated before. Kitchen reasonably well equipped. Woodburner is loRead morevely. Cottage in good position for exploring Derwent water area. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 6th April 2024

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5 Star Cottage, Warm comfortable beds power showers. Perfect Location. Can't wait to go back.

Reviewed by Denise 23rd March 2024

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Lovely location, however some issues with parking for larger cars and teenie tiny bath towels.

Reviewed by Manda 8th March 2024

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Very nice cottage, cosy and well equipped. Location is great, quiet but ideal for getting out and about.

Reviewed by Catherine 6th January 2024

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The cottage is in a great location and just a stones throw from the pub . We met a few locals there and were very friendly. Great running routes and mountain bike routes . The shed is great for putting bikes in . The parking was a bit tricky for SUVs but would be fine for smaller cars but we managed OK . Heating was very good

Reviewed by Andrea 4th November 2023

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A clean, cosy little cottage with a well equipped kitchen in a beautiful location.

Reviewed by Raymond 7th October 2023

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Reviewed by Joan 9th September 2023

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Reviewed by Celine 19th August 2023

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Le cottage est parfaitement situ pour visiter la rgion du Lake district, les paysages sont vraiment trs beaux, de nombreuses randonnes tout niveaux sont proximit. Un supermarch est 5mn. La location tait parfaite, les propritaires ont apport un soin la scurit des enfants : verrou de la chambre enfant enlev, veilleuses ... ce qui a t trs apprci. NRead moreous avons rsid avec 2 enfants de 5 et 2 ans, c'tait parfait ! Hide

Reviewed by Paul 22nd July 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 8th July 2023

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We thought this was a very comfortable cottage and really enjoyed our stay. It is conveniently located for getting around the Lake District. The parking spaces are rather tight for larger cars, but that is outlined in the cottage details. The bedroom accommodation is great for a couple with children, but not so much for two adults as the two bedrooRead morems are very unequal in terms of space and facilities. Despite that the beds were very comfortable. Both of us would book this cottage in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Rachel 13th May 2023

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Osprey Cottage is perfectly located! Its an easy walk into Keswick but away from the bustle of the town. The village pub is a stone's throw away and is well used by locals and hikers on the way back from Catbells. It wasn't intrusive to the cottage and we popped in a couple of times. You can walk from the door or there's loads within a short drive.Read more Cottage was ideally sized for the two of us and our Dobermann. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia 8th March 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 21st February 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 16th December 2022

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The wood burner was lovely but the handle on the door needs fixing. We also had a problem with the toilet in the en suite, it wouldn't stop running. We managed to sort it but it needs properly fixing.

Reviewed by Andrea 5th November 2022

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They say good things come in small bundles and this is definitely true of this lovely little cottage. The kitchen has everything you need, it was was very clean and the living/dining room with its log burning fire was warm and cozy. We'll definitely be back

Reviewed by Sharron 29th October 2022

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Amazing little cottage thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything you need. Ideal location for walk to Keswick. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Mark 8th October 2022

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A great little cottage in a brilliant location, we had a great week and would definately go back to it again

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Location

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