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The entrance to Tawny Cottage opens into the lovely kitchen and dining area
Refurbished in 2023, the kitchen has all the equipment that you need to cook during your self-catering holiday in Portinscale
The kitchen is well stocked and equipped with double range master gas oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave.
The kitchen has pleasant garden views
If you don't fancy cooking then the Chalet Tearooms in Portinscale is just a short walk from the property

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Portinscale
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwent Pencil Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Theatre By The Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

On the ground floor is a fully fitted kitchen/diner with traditional farmhouse table and chairs, double range master gas oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave.

The lounge is furnished with a comfortable grey three piece suite, wall unit with plenty of books, and TV with Netflix included.

On the first floor there are two pretty bedrooms nicely decorated with quality oak furniture and cool crisp bed linens. The double bedroom room has plenty of storage space with bedside tables, wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is room for a cot if required. The second bedroom has two single beds, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Both bedrooms have original cast iron fireplaces, stunning views of Skiddaw plus well co-ordinated soft furnishings & decoration.

The bathroom has a Victorian Suite with roll top bath and over head shower. Towels are provided.

There is a small enclosed garden to the front and one offset to the rear of the property which is accessed by descending wooden steps from the elevated patio area at the back door . The lawned rear garden is south facing with garden furniture for alfresco dining. Just beyond the rear fence are the two allocated parking spaces.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Keswick

Keswick is home to this cottage. Castlerigg Stone Circle and Mirehouse & Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Adventure Centre or Rowrah Circuit.
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Map
Portinscale

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hope Park - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Keswick Museum and Art Gallery - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 20 July 2026 start from NZ$669, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Womenrock and Derwentwater. Crosthwaite Church and Derwent Pencil Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Perfect cottage with everything you need in a great base for a variety of walks around Derwentwater

Lovely cottage, very comfortable, well presented and equipped. We will check Tawny Cottage availability first when next visiting the Lakes.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Excellent cottage very comfortable every thing you need is there car parking space is a bit tight I would definitely recommend staying
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good value

Very pleased with Tawny Cottage. Very comfortable, excellent quality. Location less than 30 minutes walk into Keswick
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely comfortable stay.

Lovely comfortable stay, nice and warm, steps to back door a little steep. Nice welcome pack on arrival.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base and facilities

Really impressed with everything, needed nothing. Found a lovely walk into Keswick centre, about a mile away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Liam G.

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage, great location… remember there are two car parking spaces.,.and the secret garden is by the bin area
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan I.

Weekend Stay In Keswick

Booked this cottage on a last minute deal and was blown away! Really cozy and homely feel, equipped and furnished to a high standard. Five minute walk to the lake, and fifteen minute walk into the centre of Keswick. Would definitely book this cottage again, lovely place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tawny Cottage

Had a really lovely week once again in Portinscale , not stayed at Tawny cottage before , but excellent location , it was clean warm & comfortable. Great being so close to Farmers Arms for good food & just a short walk to Keswick town & we enjoyed a performance at the theatre. We did find the parking just a bit tight . Also not a fan of the high bath to get In the shower nothing really to hold onto , probably fine if your younger & although we are a very fit older generation we found it just a bit tricky, but otherwise a lovely stay. Thank You
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pippa T.

Review

We had a lovely stay in Tawny Cottage. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the open fire - it was spacious but also cosy! Easy access to beautiful scenery and walking. Thanks for a great Christmas stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kalina R.

Highly recommended!

Highly recommended cottage. Great location with good parking. Short walk from Keswic. Cottage was really well equipped and very clean. Great small touches also. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Facilities excellent

The cottage was warm and welcoming,very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well fitted out. Christmas decorations were thoughtfully displayed and not too much. The location is convenient and the views splendid.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Short break Tawny Cottage, Portinscale

Delighted with the quality and cleanliness of property. Very well equipped kitchen. An anti-slip shower mat in the bath would be a useful addition.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

iain s.

Great New Year

We have stayed at Tawny Cottage previously and it met all expectations. On this occasion the refurb to the Kitchen only made things better. The cottage has all you need in terms of cooking, heating and even washing walking gear. The location is ideal for exploring the area on foot, car parking for two cars is a bonus .Do try the Farmers Arms if you get chance ,overall an excellent stay over the New Year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Great location for exploring the Keswick area

Tawny cottage is clean, well equipped, and well located for exploring this area of the Lakes. It's walkable into Keswick so you don't need to take the car for shopping or pub trips and there is a great bus service from opposite The Chalet tearoom that takes you out to Buttermere via the starting points of many great walks! The Farmer's Arms is a welcoming pub - book in advance if it's peak times. And yeah, the bed is a bit hard and the parking a bit tight but overall a good, clean place to stay and we enjoyed it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Want Cottage

Lovely cottage would stay again if visiting Keswick. The only thing is some games or dvds would have been nice considering how the weather can be. However it was excellent and comfortable. Be aware there are 2 separate parking spaces, we missed this until the last day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy Cottage

We have stayed in Tawny Cottage before and booked a last minute deal for over Christmas this year. The cottage is really cosy and welcoming, was decorated with lovely Christmas decorations with an extra treat bottle of Prosecco, is always warm and has everything you would need definitely a home from home. There is ample parking for 2 cars, a small garden area and a decked area with small table and chairs. It is in a quiet area with access to lots of local walks and within an easy stroll into Keswick. The local pub Farmers Arms is excellent, staff are great, lovely atmosphere and food is some of the best in Keswick area.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Overall very good

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. A couple of things would have made it better. It seemed very clean on the surface but we took our case down from the top of the wardrobe at the end of the week and it was very dusty, as we're some of the skirting boards. Also, I would have expected at least one spare toilet roll but we had to go out and buy some
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A week at Tawny Cottage

A beautifully clean cottage with all mod cons. A small nest of tables in the lounge might be appreciated by future guests to place drinks while watching TV. The new shallow steps at the bottom of the stairs coming out of the cottage are not obvious if you forget they are there as I did one afternoon, resulting in bruised knees. A sign saying "mind the steps' might be useful. The modern bath is elevated on legs and I could not climb into it. A note on the website that the bathroom at Tawny Cottage may be unsuitable for elderly or disabled guests might be a good idea. I would recommend this property to others if the above suggestions were implemented.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Perfect cosy cottage in quiet village with walks from the door.

Tawny cottage in the quiet village of Portinscale was a perfect retreat. Warm, cosy and very comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Lovely walks from the door to Cat Bells and around Derwent water and also several lovely walks from Braithwaite were easily accessed without a trip in the car. Keswick is not far with its market and great independent shops. There is a fabulous cheese shop. Portinscale has a pub just around the corner and a cafe further down the lane. We would definitely return to this excellent holiday cottage. Thank you very much, we loved the Christmas welcome.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Albert Thomas (Tom) K.

Autumn Break

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tawney Cottage in very pleasant part of the village and within walking distance to the pub Unfortunately, access was a little difficult for my husband who is well into his 80’s but if you are still active it would be excellent place to stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Tawny Cottage Kendal

A great little cottage in an ideal spot for exploring Kendal and surrounding area. Two good size bedrooms and great bathroom. Lovely comfortable living room . Kitchen with table and four chairs, all utensils, crockery etc you could wish for . The back of the property has a small seating area , it isn’t particularly private but also has a small garden and two parking spaces. Easy to walk to Kendal, some lovely local walks . A great friend for a holiday in Kendal
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Our second time in tawny love the cottage and the location will book it again

Nice little walk into Keswick good bars and restaurants taxis are available and reasonably priced. Some great walk’s close by and the view’s are stunning.

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