About this property
Sleeping five guests across three bedrooms, this traditional cottage is situated by farmland in Portinscale village, near the vibrant market town of Keswick (1.5 miles). Enjoy lake and valley views from large picture windows in the cottage. Amble down to Derwent Marina (0.5 miles) and meander the lake by kayak or cruise boat. There’s also a family-friendly walk around the lake, the Derwent Way Walk, which takes in boat landing stages too so you can hop on and off boats when little legs tire through the woodland. Or walk from your front door towards Newlands Valley (3 miles). Rejuvenate at the local tearoom, less than half a mile from the property.
Step inside the entrance hall of this charming holiday home which has a reverse-level layout. You’ll find two bedrooms – a single with storage space, and a twin – plus a split-level shower room on the ground floor; the twin beds can be made up as a super-king-size bed on request. Cottage-style stairs with five wooden steps lead up to the first floor where you’ll find an open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with an Aga and dishwasher, while there’s also a handy utility room with a fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, and tumble dryer. Further cottage-style stairs with seven steps lead up to the sitting room, where there’s a large TV, DVD player and Freesat recorder, plus a wood burner to create a cosy ambience. Doors lead through to the conservatory where you can soak up the views to Catbells. Heading back down to the kitchen, another set of steps lead up to a mezzanine area providing the perfect place for relaxing in the little reading nook, complete with a large selection of books. On this level, the accommodation is completed by a cosy king-size bedroom, and a newly decorated family bathroom (with a shower over the bath, and WC).
On sunny mornings, head down stone steps to the lawned garden with mature trees and patios where you can catch some rays and listen to birdlife from the neighbouring fields. You’ll find off-road parking for two cars outside, plus a shop (2 miles), and a pub with food and a tearoom/restaurant within half a mile of the property. If you can’t get enough of the spectacular views here, walk a couple of miles towards Keswick to see Skiddaw (2.5 miles).
Additional information and rules
- 3 bedrooms - 1 king, 1 twin (zip-and-link beds, can be made up as one super-king-size bed upon request), 1 single
- 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room (shower seat available on request), and WC; 1 bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC
- Aga oven, dishwasher, stove top kettle
- Washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge/freezer, microwave
- Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
- Electric heating, there is an air circulation unit into each room of the house that circulates the heat to maintain a comfortable temperature
- Smart TV and DVD player in lounge
- Towels not included
- Enclosed lawned garden, and three patio areas around the property
- Off-road parking for 2 cars and EV charging available
- Garden shed is big enough to store 3 bikes
- Outdoor tap available for washing dogs
- Further dogs may be considered if the occupancy is less than 5 guests
- Please note the layout of the accommodation has not been designed with young children in mind and may not be considered suitable due to the arrangement of the stairs
- Pub 0.5 miles, Shop 2 miles