Cottages in Portinscale

Cottages in Portinscale

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Cottage for 3 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 3 people, with garden
2 bedrooms
9.2
(17 reviews)
from £58 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with view in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people, with view
1 bedroom
9.5
(40 reviews)
from £76 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom
6.7
(3 reviews)
from £56 / night
Cottage for 5 people, with pets in Portinscale
Cottage for 5 people, with pets
2 bedrooms
9.3
(18 reviews)
from £61 / night
Cottage for 5 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 5 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
9.3
(16 reviews)
from £90 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
9.5
(23 reviews)
from £79 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
9.6
(16 reviews)
from £120 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people
2 bedrooms
8.4
(10 reviews)
from £75 / night
Cottage for 5 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 5 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
10.0
from £82 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
10.0
from £70 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
9.2
(15 reviews)
from £80 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden and view, with pets in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people, with garden and view, with pets
2 bedrooms
9.2
(46 reviews)
from £88 / night
Cottage for 5 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 5 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
9.6
(5 reviews)
from £80 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with balcony/terrace and view in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people, with balcony/terrace and view
2 bedrooms
9.9
(5 reviews)
from £93 / night
Cottage for 6 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 6 people, with garden
3 bedrooms
from £101 / night
Cottage for 8 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 8 people, with garden
4 bedrooms
10.0
(13 reviews)
from £85 / night
Cottage for 2 people in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people
1 bedroom
9.2
(10 reviews)
from £75 / night
Cottage for 8 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 8 people, with garden
4 bedrooms
from £90 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people
2 bedrooms
9.5
(4 reviews)
from £91 / night
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people, with garden, with pets
2 bedrooms
10.0
from £106 / night
Cottage for 4 people in Portinscale
Cottage for 4 people
2 bedrooms
from £85 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people, with garden, with pets
1 bedroom
from £99 / night
Cottage for 2 people, with garden in Portinscale
Cottage for 2 people, with garden
1 bedroom
10.0
from £99 / night
Cottage for 5 people, with view in Portinscale
Cottage for 5 people, with view
3 bedrooms
9.4
(29 reviews)
from £95 / night

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Highlights in Portinscale

  • Lake District adventure
  • Cottages in Cumbria
  • Perfect summer getaway
  • Lakeside attractions
  • Northern England rural retreat

Best Cottages in Portinscale

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Cottage for 10 People in Portinscale, Cumbria
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Portinscale, Cumbria
Cottage • 10 Guests • 5 Bedrooms
A luxurious architecturally acclaimed secluded country home located on a leafy private road in the beautiful Lakeland village of Portinscale. Little Ellers is set in lovingly maintained mature gardens, with a small wooded area which provides ample privacy. Recognised for its arts and crafts design it has a long connection with the Keswick School of Industrial Arts. If you are looking for space and luxury this is the perfect house for you.The property has been meticulously renovated to create the modern comfort while preserving the features and feel of an historical property.The large recept...
from £222 / night
Cottage for 4 People in Portinscale, Cumbria
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Portinscale, Cumbria
Cottage • 4 Guests • 2 Bedrooms
9.5
(22 reviews)
On entering this fabulous Lakeland cottage you will find yourself in the stunning kitchen/diner, which has been completely refurbished for 2023. The kitchen makes a lovely place to socialise while you cook and dine, and is well stocked and equipped with double range master gas oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave.The warm and welcoming lounge is ideal for spending quality time with friends and family. There is plenty of comfortable seating, a stunning open fireplace perfect for cosy nights in, board games and books to enjoy, and even a Smart TV with complimentary Net...
from £73 / night
Cottage for 4 People in Portinscale, Cumbria
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Portinscale, Cumbria
Cottage • 4 Guests • 2 Bedrooms
9.3
(9 reviews)
Number 2 Harney Peak is a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment with the benefit of being situated on the ground floor and having two dedicated parking spaces.. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space.Living area: Smart TVDining area.Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer DryerBedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, ToiletBedroom 2: 2 x Double (4ft 6in) BedsBathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Drying room (shared).. Bike store (shared...
from £103 / night

Cottages in Portinscale

Lovely rustic cottages in rural Portinscale

Come on down to this gorgeous, lush, tranquil lakeland corner of England with its brooding horizons and lush scenery replete with incredible nature walks that literally start just outside your door! The unspoiled Portinscale vicinity is far removed from the hustle, bustle and commotion of city life. The villages in this part of The Lake District are indescribably quaint and this is a place where time seems to have stood still! Portinscale is nestled in beautiful scenery close to the western shore of Derwentwater.

Tranquil Lake District destination

Portinscale offers you a truly remarkable location to get away from it all. With cottages dotted in and around Portinscale and Keswick this stunning retreat is a sanctuary for holiday makers seeking rural peace and quiet. Find a perfect, charming, refurbished rustic cottage for a romantic getaway for two or a larger, fully equipped, stylish fully furnished cottage retreat for a family of four or family group of six or even up to 10 guests! Many of the quaint, charming cottages in the area have a lovely English country garden with a gorgeous view where you can sit and have a lovely cup of tea and relax and reflect on your splendid day out!

Travellers and activities

Portinscale for hikers,cyclists and nature enthusiasts

Portinscale is perfectly located to the north of Britain’s Lake District National Park making this a wonderfully convenient base for exploring the spectacular surrounding countryside that is famous the world over for its pristine beauty and magnificence. You will have easy access to at least 8 of the beautiful ribbon lakes in the area and the fabulous watersport possibilities on offer. Multiple, fabled rambling and cycling routes are just on your doorstep for action packed days out enjoying nature! The famous Scafell Pike mountain climb is within easy driving distance. Portinscale is about 5.5 hours from London by car and 2 hours from Manchester or Liverpool.

Portinscale for sailing enthusiasts

The Lake District region surrounding Portinscale offers waterborne adventure galore! Whether you love canoeing, sailing, windsurfing or diving, you will be able to enjoy a limitless variety of activities in or on the water! The unsurpassed, rugged natural beauty of Derwentwater is under 10 minutes from Portinscale and provides sailing enthusiasts with a really unique island sailing adventure nestled amongst the Lake District´s dramatic fells. Hire sailing dinghies, kayaks or canoes at Derwentwater Marina!

Did you know that the area immediately surrounding Portinscale is considered some of the most scenic hiking and rambling terrain in the entire Lake District!

Top 7 travel tips in Portinscale

1. Hike to Castlerigg Stone Castle

Just 8 minutes east of Portinscale near Keswick in Cumbria you will find one of Britain’s most remarkably mysterious stone circles from the neolithic period on a par with Stonehenge! The panoramic views of the mountains of Hellvelyn and High Seat provide a stunning, dramatic backdrop to this mysterious place that allows you to step back in time more than 1000 years! Expect a pastoral setting with grazing sheep to add to the air of mystery on this ancient historical site. This is a fantastic place to stop for a picnic.

2. Follow the Beatrix Potter Trail

Fans of the gorgeous, whimsical stories and art of celebrated Victorian children’s author Beatrix Potter are in for a treat as her Lake District, Ambleside home is a National Trust museum packed with furniture, photos, paintings and her collection of unusual porcelain. Her famous exquisite garden is absolutely delightful. England’s National Trust has put together a fabulous, free, downloadable trail for exploring Beatrix Potter’s fabled Lake District.

3. Visit Derwent Pencil Museum

This wonderfully quirky outing, a lovely, short walk from Keswick Town Centre is a glorious celebration of the remarkable history of the humble pencil.You will enter the museum through an exciting replica of the Seathwaite Mine where graphite was discovered way back in the 1550’s. The museum is a fascinating peek into the history of pencil making. This museum showcases the world’s first pencil, a crazy 8m colouring pencil and spy pencils from World War II!

4. Derwentwater Lake Walk

Lace up your hiking shoes and head out on a fantastic 16 km scenic route around the Queen of the Lakes, Derwentwater! The stunning Derwentwater Lake Walk takes you through ancient heritage woodlands and along the rugged lakeshore scenery. There are plenty of lovely, scenic places en route to stop for a picnic as well as strategic cafes and restaurants where you can rest and grab a tasty bite to eat.

5. Visit The Lake District Wildlife Park

Head on over to this surprising animal attraction just 14 minutes north of Portinscale, set in 25 acres of Lakeland scenery and surrounded by incredible views of The Northern Fells! Here you will have a wonderful opportunity to encounter more than 100 species of exotic animals such as zebras, mandrills and anacondas and a variety of rare, endangered species. The herd of micro pigs is a guaranteed delight as are the cheeky meerkat offspring!

6. Tour Honister Slate Mine

This is a great living museum of discovery for the whole family to enjoy. Here you can tour the underground mine shafts, scale the side and inside of a mountain and cross a thrilling infinity bridge! Honister is the last working mine in England and it is here that green slate is excavated from Fleetwith Pike. The indepth mine tour takes about 90 minutes and gives you a chance to immerse yourself in 350 years of history. Augmented reality technology and explosive special effects make the adventure all the more exciting!

7.Cycle the Lake District

The Lake District offers plenty of incredibly scenic bike trails for cyclists of all abilities within easy driving distance from Portinscale. The Kendal 8 is a wonderful 33 mile loop cycling route that keeps you on quiet lanes on the edge of The Lake District with easy to navigate rolling ascents and spectacular views. Ardent and experienced cyclists looking for challenging hills and longer distances can take their pick from a variety of exceptionally scenic routes. The 17 km Longdale cycle trail offers awe inspiring views of the famous Langdale Pikes!

Information about cottages in Portinscale

🏡 Cottages available: 31 properties.
💳 Discount available: up to -55%.
🌙 Minimum price per night: from £40.
⭐ Most popular amenities: Wi-Fi, garden and fireplace.
🐾 Pet-friendly: 15 properties.

FAQs: Cottages in Portinscale

Which facilities can you typically find at the cottages in Portinscale?

Among the facilities you can find on Holidu, it seems that the cottages in Portinscale have everything that travellers want! Here, cottages generally are equipped with a variety of facilities, the most popular being: Wi-Fi (94%), garden (69%), and fireplace (12%)... Pretty cool!

What are the reviews like for the cottages in Portinscale?

The cottages here have many positive reviews from holiday-makers. 56% of the cottages in Portinscale have an average score of 4.5 stars!

Are the cottages in Portinscale suitable for holiday-makers and their pets?

Certainly! In Portinscale, 44% of the cottages allow you to bring along your furry friend, and 69% also have a garden!

Do the cottages in Portinscale mostly offer Wi-Fi?

Certainly! According to last year's data, 94% of cottages in Portinscale have Wi-Fi. So no need to panic, you will be able to access your emails and favourite social media sites at any time!

How much does it usually cost for cottages in Portinscale?

The majority of cottages in Portinscale (97%) tend to cost less than £100 per night. This is the perfect destination for finding a cheap cottage!

Do the cottages in Portinscale generally have a fireplace or a swimming pool?

Of course! According to the information collected last year, a lot of cottages in Portinscale are equipped with a fireplace. Therefore, it is the perfect destination for a winter escape!

Are the cottages in Portinscale suitable for holidays in big groups or better for a holiday as a couple?

According to Holidu's information, 75% of cottages are made for up to four travellers. Approximately 78% of the cottages here have at least two separate bedrooms. This is the perfect destination for small groups of friends!

When planning a luxurious weekend in Portinscale, are cottages a good option?

Absolutely! The accommodations in this location come very well-equipped. So if you are looking for cottages in Portinscale, you shouldn't delay in making a reservation because 0% have a pool, 69% have a garden but none have a sauna. Also, if what you are looking for is a spacious property, 75% of the cottages can accommodate big groups and 69% have green spaces in their vicinity.

If you want to plan a getaway to Portinscale do you know the best time to do it?

According to the amenities found at the cottages in Portinscale, it is a destination that suits all seasons of the year. This is because there are very varied options, with all the characteristics one can imagine. You can be sure that Portinscale is an ideal place to enjoy both summer and winter.

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