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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.

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.

Modern Apartment in Keswick with Parking and Views
The Views “Scafell View” is a modern one-bedroom apartment located in the centre of Keswick just off the Market Square. A parking permit is included allowing free use of the town car parks. Located on the 2nd floor gives amazing views over the roof tops of the surrounding mountains. Relax in the window seat admiring the views or people watch on the streets below. Or have breakfast in bed looking over Lake Derwentwater down Borrowdale Valley to the highest mountain in England - Scafell Pike.

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.

Luxurious Granny House Bell Busk in Malhamdale
Granny House on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a spacious eco-friendly farmhouse on the old pack horse route from Gargrave to Settle. Step back in time, enjoy great design, a chef's kitchen, 3 large bedrooms, shower and bathroom with pastural panoramic views from every window. Your garden is spacious and pretty, there are often sheep and cows in the surrounding fields. The night sky is dark for star gazing. You will have a piano, a guitar and wifi is super fast.

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.

Cottage in prime location for outdoor enthusiasts
Our cottage is nestled in the picturesque village of Portinscale and is a short 5 minute walk into Keswick. Portinscale is perfectly situated for any outdoor activity. Derwentwater Marina is a short 2 minute walk away, the local fells are easily accessible from the front door and the cycling (both trail and road) are world class. There is a superb cafe situated 100 yards from the cottage and a local village pub. The cosy cottage is the perfect base for a fantastic holiday.

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.

The Old Byre
The Old Byre, luxury 5* barn conversion with Gold award. Ideally situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park and The Solway Coast AONB Two bedroom cottage with family bathroom, ideal for couples or families. Oil central heating, fully equipped kitchen, furnished & decorated to a very high standard. Great views of the Lake District fells. Private outdoor Jacuzzi. Safe, secure parking in the courtyard right outside the front door.

The Workshop - A cosy one bed studio
Welcome to our cosy studio barn conversion, The Workshop. Nestled in the heart of the North Lakes, just outside beautiful Keswick, The Workshop sits adjacent to our family home, but is totally private and detached, with dedicated access and its own parking space. It's the perfect quiet, snug retreat for those looking to have a great hiking base in the Lake District, a romantic weekend away, or a homely space for individuals to reflect and relax.

Keswick - Ground Floor Riverside Holiday Apartment
Superb one bedroom, ground floor, self catering holiday apartment overlooking the River Greta and Fitz Park. Renovated to a very high standard, the apartment is within a short walk of the town centre and has parking. It offers one double bedroom, a very nice lounge/dining room with door to the balcony overlooking the river, a luxurious shower room with oversized shower, and a well fitted modern kitchen. It is a real home from home!

Swirral Edge Mire house
Swirral edge pod is perfect for romantic, cosy nights away and to explore the beautiful picturess mountains right outside your door! this takes glamping to a new level. Head outside to it own private dining area overlooking blencathra which is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine after a day of exploring or take a soak in the hot tub and read a good book.
Popular amenities for Portinscale family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Luxury Rural Cabin with Wood Fired Hot Tub

Rattlebeck Farm Cottage & Hot Tub *Pet Friendly*

Stunning Kiernan Boathouse Bowness with Hottub

Old Sunday School - pet friendy, hot tub hideaway

The Blencathra Box

Lakes cottage with stunning view & private hot tub

Wishing Well Pod. Hot tub £80 pay on arrival.

Teapot Cottage - Hot Tub, Wood Burner & Pizza Oven
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Dancing Gate - family home near Keswick

Shepherd’s Hut with stunning Lakeland Views

Central Keswick Cottage | Parking +EV | Log Burner

Unique 18thC Yorks Dales Silk Weavers’ mill house.

Grasmere Cottage with Stunning Views by LetMeStay

Puddleduck cottage - quiet village with pub&ducks

Rural Idyll close to Keswick.

Blencathra Lodge, Former Fruit Store to the Castle
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Cosy 4 Star Lakeland Cottage

The Nook at Newalls Retreat- luxury shepherd’s hut

Central Lakes- “Posh” Lodge/EV Charging

Luxury Studio Apt near Ullswater Lake w/ Spa & Gym

Spacious Cottage within Whitbarrow Holiday Village

Blelham Tarn (Rustic cabin in tranquil woodland)

Owls Hollow - Luxury Studio Apartment

Whitbarrow - Luxury Duplex views/pool/hot tub/gym
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Pet-friendly holiday rentals
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4.8 Average rating
Portinscale stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
Destinations to explore
- Lake District National Park
- yorkshire dales
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Grasmere
- Buttermere
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- Hadrian's Wall
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
- Weardale
- Muncaster Castle
- University of Lancaster
- Cartmel Racecourse
- Birdoswald Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
- Ingleborough
- St Bees Beach
- The Bowes Museum
- The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
- Duddon Valley
- Vindolanda
- Honister Slate Mine
- High Force
- Parkdean Resorts White Cross Bay Holiday Park
- Leighton Moss Rspb Reserve
- Fell Foot Park - The National Trust





