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Osprey Cottage - Portinscale

Portinscale, near Keswick, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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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: OC-SZ378

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
  • 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
  • Please note, due to the size of the bedrooms, this property is not suitable for those who are bringing a cot
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sheila 18th May 2026

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Didn't appreciate scaffolding going up at front where we could sit out Thursday holiday finished Saturday didn't know about this till 2 days into the first week

Reviewed by Isabelle 26th April 2026

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Lovely little place. The front garden is a real suntrap, cozy lounge area and all round great place for a week away

Reviewed by Stella 10th April 2026

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The cottage was well presented and comfortable. Parking good. A nice quiet lane for our dog to go for evening/morning walk. We had a wonderful time exploring Keswick(a mile walk into town) and the surrounding area. The chalet cafe (10mins) was lovely. The pub we thought was a bit over priced.

Reviewed by Cheryl 12th March 2026

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Had a wonderful stay at Osprey Cottage

Reviewed by Mark 28th February 2026

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Lovely, cosy cottage; I felt it had everything needed. Ideal size for a family with children, not sure about 4 adults. Lone traveller so good size for me. (And dog). Would consider rebooking as it was ideal for me.

Reviewed by Rosana 1st December 2025

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Reviewed by Margaret 13th November 2025

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Osprey Cotrage was lovely. Lovely and Cosy. Great location. Just take a torch for outside as it gets very dark and can't see steps. Other than that it was lovely and we will definitely stay again. The Farmers Arms just yards away. Food okay, not brilliant but adequate.

Reviewed by Andrea 10th November 2025

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A lovely cosy cottage which we have stayed in several times. It is well equipped and always spotlessly clean. Easy walking distance to Keswick and for walking around the lake and nearby fells

Reviewed by Matthew 13th September 2025

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The property was in a great location for walking and close enough to pop in to Keswick when needed.

Reviewed by Anna 9th August 2025

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Lovely quiet location and good base for exploring the Lake District - we enjoyed walking to the local marina to rent a boat as well as climbing Catbells and visiting local forests. It's a shortish walk (or drive) to Keswick which has plenty of pubs/cafes/shops. The cottage is small but cosy and suited us as a family with two small children. The onlRead morey negatives for us were the fridge is quite small (wouldn't bother most people but we do a lot of home cooking), but overall we had an amazing stay. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 2nd August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a quiet location, the small garden is a real sun trap. Although its on the main road through Portinscale once the Saturday arrival traffic jam subsided we hardly heard any vehicles. Would be lovely for a family but the second bedroom is a very tight squeeze for 2 adults.

Reviewed by Drusilla 12th July 2025

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Very tiny cottage where the tv is NOT a smart one There is no mobile phone reception. Parking even in the lower space is difficult. Any. Car larger than a Honda jazz will be too big because of turning into, swing into..

Reviewed by Lawrence 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Hilary 17th May 2025

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This cottage is very small, I think you would struggle for any length of time with 4 adults, but fine with 2 children in the bunk room.

Reviewed by Thelma 3rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Kenneth 23rd March 2025

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This is a small but very comfortable cottage. It would not be suitable for someone with a disability due to the compact nature of the bathrooms. There is a small enclosed garden which captures the sun for most of the day. Ideal for a couple. Good location with plenty of walks available. Pub 30 yards away which serves average food, good selection ofRead more beers. Local cafe a short walk away which is very good. We very much enjoyed our stay and would book again. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 15th February 2025

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It was lovely to stay in Osprey Cottage again. It feels like coming home. Cosy, warm, clean, well-equipped and in the most perfect location for walking in the quiet Northern Fells, but still within a short stroll of Keswick's amenities. Thank you for recommending Keswick Spice. We hadn't eaten there before and we had a really superb meal.

Reviewed by Simon 16th November 2024

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Reviewed by Ruth 5th October 2024

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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

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Location

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Lakeland Hideaways is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.