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.

Beautiful Keswick House Stunning Riverside Patio

3 bedroom, newly refurbished house with beautiful stone patio alongside the River Greta, perfect for drinks, BBQs and alfresco dining whilst taking in the stunning mountain views. The accommodation has parking for two cars and is set in a very quiet area immediately adjacent to the town centre restaurants and pubs - within staggering distance! A perfect location for simply relaxing, fell-walking, mountain biking , or sightseeing throughout the picturesque, more tranquil Northern Lake District.

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.

Dancing Gate - family home near Keswick

Dancing Gate is situated in an outstanding location less than two miles from Keswick, a former farmhouse which has been carefully renovated to retain its original character and also provide facilities to make your stay here comfortable and relaxing. Ideal for couples and families alike. Dancing Gate has panoramic views of Whinlatter Forest, Grisedale Pike range, Newlands Valley, Borrowdale and the Helvellyn Range. Walk and cycle routes available from the doorstep. Dog friendly, working Farm.

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

Morven Cottage with private parking and patio

Morven Cottage is a two bedroom holiday cottage within 5 minutes walk of Keswick town centre with private parking and an outdoor patio area. The warm and comfortable accommodation sleeps up to four guests (plus a cot) and was recently extensively refurbished. Changeover days are typically Monday and Friday. One or two well-behaved dogs (restricted to downstairs and not allowed on the furniture) are welcome. Smoking is not permitted in the cottage. 10% discount for full week bookings.

Luxury Keswick Townhouse | Sleeps 14 | Parking +EV

Perfect for large family gatherings and group getaways, Mickledore House sleeps up to 14 guests in the heart of Keswick. With rare private parking for two cars and free EV charging, it offers both convenience and comfort in one of the Lake District’s most sought-after locations. Recently renovated to a high standard, the house combines spacious social areas with cosy corners — ideal for dining together, relaxing after a day on the fells, or exploring Keswick’s shops, pubs and walks.

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.

Lakes home with views, gardens and river frontage

The Vale of Lorton is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of the Lakes, ranging from the flat farmland and Gem town of Cockermouth at one end to the rugged mountains and Buttermere at the other. The tranquil setting of The Spinney, above the River Cocker, with spectacular views over to Whinlatter, is an ideal location to explore the North Western Lakes. Set in two acres of mature trees, gardens and river frontage, with lots of wildlife.

Central Modern Keswick Apartment

A central modern apartment which sleeps 6, located in the middle of Keswick which is one of the Lake Districts most popular towns. The Flat is ideal for a break all year round and has everything you need for a 'home from home'. Recently renovated to a very high standard. This first class accommodation is ideal for people who enjoy town life and the great British outdoors. Free car parking for two cars we will need the registrations.

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.