Family-friendly holiday rentals in Portinscale

Hawkhow Cottage, Glenridding

Hawkhow Cottage compromises four bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably or eight cosily. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (one King, one double and one twin) and a bathroom. Downstairs there is an additional bedroom (small double), a shower room and a traditional Aga-warmed kitchen. The glass and oak-framed extension provides a large living room with log burning stove and a galleried dining area. The property will be prepared ready for your arrival with freshly laundered bed linen and bath towels supplied for your stay. We have provided a selection of games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained inside (and the optional use of a TV and Xbox One) as well as books, maps and guides to help you plan your activities outside. There is ample parking on-site. Guests also have shared use of the main house’s extensive gardens and grounds, including the sauna. Please note that the garden is steep with drop-offs in places, it has a number of steps and paths that can be extremely slippery, as well as running water courses, ponds and bridges. As well as having Ullswater on your doorstep for sailing, kayaking and wild swimming, there are a number of fabulous walks and bicycle rides that can be started from the cottage without ever needing to get into your car. Keen walkers can even start the climb to Helvellyn by walking up the garden to join recognised footpaths. Glenridding is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the Lake and provides a number of cafes, pubs and shops as well as access to the famous Ullswater Steamers. A slightly longer walk along the Lake in the opposite direction will take you past Glencoyne Bay, the inspiration for William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ poem, to the popular Aira Force waterfall and trails maintained by the National Trust.

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Exclusive 3 bedroom detached home with garden

Situated in the lovely village of Portinscale this warm detached family home provides everything you might want to enjoy a stay in the Lake District. We are situated 5 minutes walk from Derwent Water and the Nicol End Marina for kayaking and water activities. Portinscale has a pub that serves food and a cafe. Our favourite eating places nearby are Swinside Inn and the Ivy Restaurant in Braithwaite. Keswick is a mere 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk for eating out, shopping and outdoor sports.

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Cosy traditional stone & slate Cumbrian cottage

Cosy Lakeland terraced cottage situated in the charming, picturesque village of Portinscale, about a 5 min drive from Keswick (or a 20 minute walk) and providing self catering holiday accommodation for couples or a small family. Dog friendly and a hit with ramblers and those who enjoy messing about in boats, as the cottage is situated close to the western side of Derwentwater lake and also to fantastic fells and mountains. Wonderfully located in the north of the Lake District National Park.

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Delightful, spacious house, sleeps six. Parking.

This is a wonderful holiday house, sleeps six, spacious and welcoming. It is only a five minute level walk into Keswick, a great location for exploring this beautiful area. The house offers private off street parking and pretty garden to front and back with seating area. Also a real log fire in the front sitting room. All mod cons, from Smart TV, great WIFI. Washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, fridge freezer, cooker. We have a BBQ and table tennis table too. Brand new bathroom

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PRIVATE ANNEX NR KESWICK & FREE USE OF LUXURY SPA

Orchard Grove is a cosy private en-suite annex in the beautiful village of Braithwaite, just 2.5 miles from Keswick. Surrounded by mountains and at the foot of Whinlatter Pass, it’s perfect for walkers, cyclists and those looking to relax. Enjoy your own private garden with seating and fire pit, plus parking and a continental breakfast. You’ll also have unlimited use of Underscar Spa in Keswick, with pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub and gym. Pubs and a village shop are just a stroll away.

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Private, comfortable apartment with Skiddaw View

Lovely self contained apartment, private entrance, key pad access. Large en-suite king-size room with vaulted ceiling, relaxing chairs for reading, fluffy towels, robes and luxury products. Beautiful garden with BBQ/wood burning-stove. Bassenthwaite Lake is short walk and The Royal Oak pub is in the next village (Braithwaite) just over 1 mile away. The X5 bus runs past the door to Cockermouth, Workington to the west and to Keswick via Braithwaite (the pub). Great reviews and superhost.

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Cosy two bedroom cottage in Braithwaite.

Cosy, two-bedroom cottage in the village of Braithwaite which is 2 miles from Keswick in the North of the Lake District. There is a village shop, two cafes, and three excellent pubs, all within 5 minutes walk of the cottage Surrounding the village is some of the best hillwalking you will find anywhere! The famous Coledale horseshoe ridge walk starts and finishes in the village. The popular mountain biking trail centre at Whinlatter Forrest is less than 2 miles from the cottage.

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Central Keswick Cottage | Parking +EV | Log Burner

Stay in the heart of Keswick without compromising on comfort or convenience. Mickledore Cottage is a beautifully refurbished, boutique-style retreat—perfect for couples, families or friends exploring the Lake District. After a day on the fells, unwind with underfloor heating throughout, or cosy up beside the log burner. A rare find in central Keswick, the cottage includes private off road parking with free EV charging, making your stay effortless from the moment you arrive.

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A charming luxury apartment!

This apartment is in a prime location in the heart of Portinscale, right next to Derwent Water. We think it is the perfect place for peace and relaxation, yet only a 20 minute stroll or 5 minute drive into the vibrant town of Keswick. If you are a walker, cyclist, water sport lover or simply enjoy relaxing in the tranquility of this beautiful part of the Lake District, then this is the place for you! We are dog lovers and well behaved dogs are very welcome.

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Lakes Glamping with Hot-tub

The ultimate hassle-free camping/ glamping getaway in the heart of the Lake District! Inside, you’ll find a real double bed with heated mattress, a kitchen area which comes complete with all the essential equipment, a cozy fire-burning stove adds a touch of warmth and charm to the space. Unwind in your wood fired hot tub and take in the unobstructed views of the fells. Free Wi-Fi, and located opposite the shower & toilet block. Close to Keswick.

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Toddell Barn

Toddell Barn forms part of our traditional Lakeland longhouse farm, built in approximately 1710. Toddell Barn sits within approximately 7 acres of agricultural land that helps attract a wide variety of wildlife. Toddell Barn is located in the hamlet of Brandlingill (2 miles south of Cockermouth) and is within the northern boundary of The Lake District National Park, categorised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.

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Somercotes Annex

Situated a 20 minute walk from the centre of Keswick; this 5* holiday apartment has amazing panoramic views of the Keswick fells! Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the Lake District scenery with all the comforts of home with a fully kitted kitchen, TV, books, games and a selection of DVDs. Let us know if you are travelling with children and we can provide a travel cot, high chair, stair gate and toys.

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