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Smart TV
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6108 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £1,166
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Appletree is in the quiet Lakeside village of Portinscale (just outside Keswick) and has some fabulous views of the surrounding fells with local access to lakeshore and marinas.

On the ground floor there is a large open plan lounge, dining/kitchen area with patio doors out onto a paved patio area and enclosed garden. The lounge has two, three seater settees, an easy chair, TV, DVD, CD player and an open fire (ideal for a cosy night in). The kitchen is well fitted and has fridge, freezer, double fan oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave etc. Off the kitchen there is a small pantry for food storage.

On the ground floor there is a large bedroom with Smart TV and zip/link beds which as standard is made up as a super king size bed but can be made up as two single beds (there is a £15 charge for this). Also on this floor there is a fully tiled shower room with large drench shower,WC and wash basin.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed, is nicely furnished and has lovely views towards the fells. Off this room is a fully tiled en-suite shower room with drench shower, WC and wash hand basin (with underfloor heating to the tiled floor during the winter months). The twin room is spacious and has Smart TV, two single beds wardrobe, drawers, dressing table etc. and again has fabulous views towards the fells. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and looks out towards Skiddaw. This room is offered at £50 for a short break and £75 for a full week. All bedrooms are beautifully dressed with luxury linen and towels.

The fully tiled bathroom has a bath ( which can be turned into a Jacuzzi Bath at an additional charge if requested) separate curved shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.

The house also benefits from a fantastic multi-purpose garage/utility space, with plenty of room to securely store bikes, kayaks etc. as well as hanging space for walking gear, a washer/dryer, and there's even a hot or cold dog wash so your canine companion can get squeaky clean before heading inside to get comfortable after a day out exploring!

To the outside there is an enclosed garden and patio with table, chairs & parasol. Please be aware this property is not suitable for hot tub hire.

There will be no need to worry about parking as the property has a large private driveway.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 108 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

578341

About the area

Map
Portinscale

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Theatre By The Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lodore Falls - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 18 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Theatre by the Lake - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 30 Jun 2025 start from £1,165.84, excluding 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 Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

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

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Appletree - a house that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mixed age family gathering

Accommodation was ideal for the purpose, not least the three shower rooms. Service from Keswick Cottages was excellent. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

A week of glorious weather at Appletree

A very comfortable,peaceful house with excellent views of the fells with good eating places an easy walk away.
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10/10 Excellent

Appletree review

Excellent property in quiet area and Keswick is easily accessible by a short walk. Could not ask for anything else.
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Lovely Property

Lovely property, perfectly situated for walks and Keswick centre. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to cook, but if not the pub is literally at the end of the road. Would definitely book this property again.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

our stay at Appletree

We have been coming to Keswick for about 15 years and have stayed at many different properties. Last year we decided to try Appletree as it was going to be quieter than the centre of Keswick. The location is great for going on walks near the lake. The property is well maintained and very comfortable and feels at home as soon as we arrive. This is our second visit to the property and have already booked for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Our third stay in Appletree

Our third stay in this lovely quiet property. With three bathrooms, an enclosed garden, and secure storage for bikes and outdoor equipment Appletree has everything we need for 5 active adults and a couple of dogs. The addition of an airfryer to the kitchen equipment was a real bonus this year.
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8/10 Good

Sumit B.

Apple tree portinscale

Great property- good location- we would come again- walking distance to Keswick and there are walks from the property.
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10/10 Excellent

A great place

A very comfortable base for our 3 couples holiday. We each had a shower / toilet so no waiting around. The kitchen was efficient with more than ample crockery and cutlery. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. A great base for our walking adventures, many from the doorstep.
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10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Great stay again Appletree

Another great stay at Appletree. Lovely accommodation in a superb setting. Easy access to the surrounding hills and into Keswick. Keswick Cottages responded to an out of hours issue with the central heating boiler within 30 minutes. Can't get better service than that. Thank you and we will be back again.
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10/10 Excellent

5 adults and 2 dogs in the Lake District

Our 2nd visit to this property and I’m sure it won’t be our last. The house has everything you could wish for. Very secure garden for our dogs. A perfect spot for easy walking access into Keswick. The cottage has off road parking for 3 cars. I would certainly recommend for couples or large families.
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10/10 Excellent

Home from home

Appletree has everything you could ask for and more. Decorated to a high standard. We have stayed in this property before, a number of years ago, so knew how lovely it was. Ideal base for us as we love Keswick and the 1 mile walk in is great, although not puddle free this year being able to leave car at house. Great addition for us was the dart board in the garage as entertained our boys (17 & 23)! Who still like to holiday with us occasionally.
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10/10 Excellent

August 2024

Excellent location, easily accessible to Keswick by foot or bus, but quiet. Space for 3 small cars on the drive was useful. It was very well presented and equipped, and had comfortable beds, (an important thing for our family!), only negative was the cost, as it felt a little expensive in comparison to similar sized properties in Northern Lakes, but understand it is the height of the season.
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10/10 Excellent

Christmas in Portinscale

Our second time at Appletree. It has had an update since we were last there, lovely new kitchen. It's warm, cosy ,well furnished, comfy beds & hot showers. Well placed for a short walk into Keswick. The Farmers Arms just a short stroll is a lovely family pub.There is also The Derwent Hotel & pub a short stroll away. Our only negative is the oven & hob are quite complicated even with the instructions ,we did manage eventually to cook a full Christmas dinner. Will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Appletree Haven

We've been coming to Appletree Cottage for many years as it suits our needs perfectly. For a start it's in a fantastic location for access to Keswick and the surrounding countryside. There are soo many walks straight out of the door that you could manage for a week without a car! It's always clean and tidy and well presented. The views overlooking Skiddaw from the front window and Cat Bells/Barrow Hill from the rear are stunning. Easy off road parking for 3 cars and a small enclosed garden for the dog make it ideal for us. Looking forward to coming back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Val B.

Nice House well kept but poor location-need to say its up a slope..

The house was beautiful and clean. Any queries were dealt with promptly. The welcome pack was really thoughtful. The location is remote and the house is on an estate. Also it needs to be stated that there is a steep slope upto the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

A LOVELY HOUSE

This was the first time we stayed in this accommodation. We have for the last 10 years stayed in a complex in Keswick centre but have found it to be getting very noisy. This was a great property to stay in, very comfortable and lovely and quiet. Dogs are allowed and there is a perfect small garden to let them out. The only very slight problem was not enough bowls and measuring jugs for cooking as we eat in every night and our stay was for 10 days. Apart from the above, it is a great place to stay and have booked again for next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Return to Appletree.

This was our third visit for a family of seven. we have always found that Appletree offers the utmost comfort and excellent facilities (the two children love the garden space!). We find Portinscale is sufficiently off the beaten track that peace and quiet is there if required and walks are readily accessible. Our only observation was that the en-suite shower was not functioning properly (thermostat?) however, George, the handyman, who had come to cut the grass, was making adjustments. A most enjoyable week.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

A lovely stay at Appletree

I would be very happy to recommend Appletree. Conveniently located on a quiet estate it was well equipped with everything you would need. The secure wrap around garden was a perfect space for both our dog & toddler to explore safely. A maintenance issue we had with a leak was responded to promptly with good on-going communication from Keswick Cottages. There are so many walks straight from the house, we pretty much parked up and didn’t use the cars for the full week (& we managed to comfortably park 4 cars out front). Great views, comfortable beds - we will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Return To Appletree

This was our third visit to Appletree. Each year we notice improvements to the property e.g the spacious frontage has been improved to allow ease of parking, the gardens front and back are always well maintained. The house is very comfortable with all amenities. The location is so peaceful after the hurly burly of Keswick. The walk into Keswick is no hardship, there is a pub (The Farmer's Arms) and also an adequate cafe (The Chalet) close by. Our son in law is always delighted that he can easily access the fells without having to use the car.
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10/10 Excellent

Mixed age family gathering

Accommodation was ideal for the purpose, not least the three shower rooms. Service from Keswick Cottages was excellent. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Short family break in Appletree

Everything we needed was provided to make us feel comfortable and Appletree felt like a home and not just a holiday rental.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Beautiful house and a fantastic stay for mams 70th Birthday. Had everything we needed to cater for the family and 3 dogs. Great location and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Will be back Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

A lovely appointed house.

A very comfortable house for 6 adults. We found the property very clean, and very warm in the cooler climate..
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10/10 Excellent

Neil C.

A lovely place to stay

A really lovely house, we felt very comfortable. The house is well equipped, warm and very comfortable, we couldn't have wished for more. Neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful with easy access to some great walks.
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10/10 Excellent

Our stay in appletree

This is our second stay in Appletree , it is a well equipped and spacious house in the lovely quiet location of Portinscale but within an easy fifteen minute walk of Keswick ,we particularly liked having two shower rooms and a bathroom with seven of us sharing ,also the dog washing fascility in the garage which we made use of .We did feel this year that the house would benefit from some redecoration but overall would definitely recommend this property .