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Living room | 3 Barf Cottages, Portinscale
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Kitchen | 3 Barf Cottages, Portinscale

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views.

A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. A quiet location, close to Derwentwater and only one mile from Keswick town centre.. Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner

Dining room: (3 Steps)

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner provided. Travel cot.. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A stunning end terrace cottage which has been extended, modernised, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard by the owners. 3 Barf Cottages is situated along a small, no thoroughfare lane, in the village of Portinscale. There are several cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and two marinas in this popular lakeside village, which is accessible via a footpath from Keswick, where you will find a wealth of amenities. Much effort and attention to detail has been afforded by the owners to create a cottage oozing with quality and great facilities. There is a fabulous garden room which doubles as the dining room, overlooking the garden to the fells beyond, bathroom and shower room, excellent kitchen, wood burner, wooden floors, parking and Wi-Fi.

Free WiFi



Initial fuel for woodburner included, thereafter available locally at cost.

No pets.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 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
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Keswick

Keswick is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Dubwath Silver Meadows, while Derwent Pencil Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Womenrock and Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre are also worth visiting.
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Portinscale

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crosthwaite Church - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Derwent Pencil Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 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) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lingholm Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Round - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Tap - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views.?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$507, 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.

What time is check-in at A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. 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

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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Peaceful Break

we took the children down for a week break, cottage was perfect and the kids loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Second time we have stayed here and it’s lovely a wonderful mix of modern and traditional and a pu

Second time we have stayed here and it’s lovely a wonderful mix of modern and traditional and a pub at the top of the road. It was our perfect t getaway Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L

The accommodation was well equipped and tastefully decorated.

The accommodation was well equipped and tastefully decorated. The shower was powerful and the beds comfy. The local pub was a welcome retreat for a cold drink and I would stay there again. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

We had a great time at 3 Barf Cottages.

We had a great time at 3 Barf Cottages. The cottage was lovely, clean, and was well equipped for a family our family of four(+dog). Positives - comfy beds and pillows, large selection of crockery and utensils in the kitchen and a great location from which to walk into Keswick. Negatives - slight road noise when you are sat in the garden, but it is a good location as only a couple of minutes from the main road. The patio doors from the downstairs bedroom were also so difficult to lock we decided to not re-open them once we had them locked. Also note, if you have more than 1 car, you can only fit 1 car in front of the property, but there is additional parking a bit further down the road. Overall a great holiday and we will definitely be back. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Excellent accommodation although we were there for Christmas week and the Christmas Tree was patheti

Excellent accommodation although we were there for Christmas week and the Christmas Tree was pathetic. If we had had children we could not put presents under the tree is was about 1 1/2 ft if that and tucked in a corner hidden by the sofa. We had been there at least an hour before we spotted it. It’s not as if the wasn’t room. A decent tree in the conservatory would have been lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Excellent accommodation although we were there for Christmas week and the Christmas Tree was patheti

Excellent accommodation although we were there for Christmas week and the Christmas Tree was pathetic. If we had had children we could not put presents under the tree is was about 1 1/2 ft if that and tucked in a corner hidden by the sofa. We had been there at least an hour before we spotted it. It’s not as if the wasn’t room. A decent tree in the conservatory would have been lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Lovely house set in a peaceful location with Spacious rooms,Well equipped kitchen.

Lovely house set in a peaceful location with Spacious rooms,Well equipped kitchen. 20 minutes walk to Keswick and shops. Local pub 2 minutes walk. Close to lovely cafes. Lakeside and hill walks very close too. Log fire was an added bonus. We’ll be back!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Overall a pleasant stay, couple of cleaning issues, log burner not cleaned out and cleaner head not

Overall a pleasant stay, couple of cleaning issues, log burner not cleaned out and cleaner head not working so couldn’t vacuum on leaving property ( left these comments at property). Area ideal for getting around, great walks on your door step & Keswick only a short walk.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chris

Nice property, in a nice location.

Nice property, in a nice location. The only set back is the parking outside the front of the property is very tight, so parked further down the road.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cottage is fresh and modern with lovely views, well equipped and plently of space.

The cottage is fresh and modern with lovely views, well equipped and plently of space. The layout and bedrooms worked particularly well for us. We really enjoyed the kitchen/dinning area with the huge window. There was noise from the A66 if you were outside at peak travel times, but this did not bother us. Great location as we were able to walk to the village pub, the marina launch, enjoy water activities and walks without need if a car. We also walked into Keswick on a number of occasions. It was spacious enough for 6 people (teenagers to grandparents) to live comfortably.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Roy

All ok except a couple of small issues.

All ok except a couple of small issues. The fencing around the garden was not that secure our little dog got into next door. And we noticed a camera (CCTV) pointing into the patio and garden room. Apart from that we would return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Excellent holiday house, very comfortable and well equipped, slight road noise from bypass but reall

Excellent holiday house, very comfortable and well equipped, slight road noise from bypass but really lovely place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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A beautiful property with beautiful surroundings! The log fire just made it! I would fully recommend it to anybody and would love to stay this time next year!

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