Title: 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32898000/32897938/eceb1a1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32898000/32897938/9fae78be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32898000/32897938/b163facc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32898000/32897938/47f58129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32900000/32898000/32897938/4499564c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Bracken Howe, enjoy glorious views of Grisedale Pike to the Skiddaw range and Bassenthwaite Lake from its elevated village position in Portinscale. Unwind with a gas fire, explore Whinlatter forest's mountain bike trails or simply relax on the patio garden furniture. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick Luxurious accommodation with stunning views, walks from the doorstep and 1/2 mile from the Lake.. 3 steps to entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: TV, DVD Player, Gas Fire Dining room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Cubicle Shower, Toilet Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet Second Floor: Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Cot, £10.. Garden with patio garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. Bike store. No smoking. Visit England 4 Star.. Bracken Howe enjoys the most glorious views from Grisedale Pike to the Skiddaw range, with glimpses of Bassenthwaite Lake from its elevated position in the village of Portinscale. This semi detached house has views from most rooms and was completely renovated and refurbished to an extremely high standard. The level of facilities and equipment and the quality of furnishings will appeal to the most discerning guests. Portinscale lies on the northern edge of Derwentwater. It has a pub, restaurant, tea rooms and two marinas and is within walking distance of Keswick, which has a wealth of amenities and tourist attractions. There are fabulous walks on the fells around Portinscale, mountain bike trails in Whinlatter forest and sailing on Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite Lakes. The more adventurous may try lake swimming, paddle boarding or rock climbing. The view point for the famous Bassenthwaite Ospreys is within three miles of Bracken Howe (currently closed for Covid reasons) although the Dodd Wood walking trails, with fabulous views, and Old Sawmill Tearoom are open. Free WiFi Cot hire - £10.00. There are low banisters at the property. Towels are not included. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### 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 ### Rules The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Cottage 4 Bedroom Accommodation in Portinscale Near Keswick su-CC115123-CC115123 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.60366%2C-3.16302&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pWX8eI5u2o9HC7KSpa8EC-4s6lQ=) Portinscale, near Keswick #### What's nearby - Derwentwater - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Derwent 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 - 17 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Penrith Station - 21 min drive - Carlisle (CAX) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Chief Justice Of The Common Pleas (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive - ‪Lake Road Brunch - ‬3 min drive - ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cafe Hope - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dog & Gun - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 4 bedroom accommodation in Portinscale, near Keswick Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra 2 Nov 2020 #### Unlike the weather ,Bracken Howe was a warm cosy time which promised a lot and delivered on it all Unlike the weather ,Bracken Howe was a warm cosy time which promised a lot and delivered on it all ! All the family enjoyed their stay and want to return so (they hope)they can enjoy the garden and the stunning views .Lots of wonderful walks from the door even if they were all done in the pouring rain. We hope next time we can all be together to enjoy this wonderful place. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Sandra This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith 23 Oct 2020 #### A great location for exploring the western side of Derwentwater. A great location for exploring the western side of Derwentwater. Bracken Howe is well appointed and is a superb holiday house. We hope to return sometime. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### Keith This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### G 8 Sept 2020 #### Everything at Bracken Howe was perfect and we really appreciated the extra care shown to deal with C Everything at Bracken Howe was perfect and we really appreciated the extra care shown to deal with Covid-19. (Some of us were in a higher risk category but this was not known to the owners.) It was so reassuring to know the property was empty for a week before we arrived. Some may not see this as important but we really appreciated the one week on one week off policy which means a substantial loss of income for the owners in the name of safety. The property was also spotlessly clean with cleaning materials and sanitizers provided. Everything we could have wanted (pre-covid) was laid on too including a goody bowl and milk in the fridge. The weather was wet much of our stay (not that we complained as we love the Lakes all weathers) and the owners kindly offered us a free extra night as the day we were due to leave was fine. Unfortunately we were not able to take up the very generous offer. Other customers may not benefit in the same way, of course, but it does show the mind-set of the owners is to ensure their customers have a good holiday at Bracken Howe. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo ##### G This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### RIGBY 30 Dec 2019 #### Beautiful house in stunning location. Beautiful house in stunning location. Close to Keswick and lovely walks around Derwentwater. Home from home. Will certainly return in a he summer. ##### RIGBY This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### RIGBY 30 Dec 2019 #### Beautiful house in stunning location. Beautiful house in stunning location. Close to Keswick and lovely walks around Derwentwater. Home from home. Will certainly return in a he summer. ##### RIGBY This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 29 Sept 2019 #### A lovely, well presented house. A lovely, well presented house. It’s an easy walk into Keswick and most of the other lake attractions are less than an hour’s drive away. The owner was extremely helpful and we had everything we needed for a wonderful holiday, including the weather! ##### Lisa This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 10 Sept 2019 #### We've been six times in the last four years, I think that speaks for itself. We've been six times in the last four years, I think that speaks for itself. ##### Chris This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 20 Aug 2019 #### The house was perfect, the hosts warm and welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. The house was perfect, the hosts warm and welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. The location gave us breathtaking views with lovely walks from the door step. A wonderful home, we would definitely book again. ##### John This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellie 5 Jun 2019 #### A fantastic holiday home. A fantastic holiday home. Very well equipped, with lots of lovely little extras included. Great for families. ##### Ellie This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher 20 May 2019 #### W When we return in September it will be our sixth stay in the house, I think this speaks for itself! ##### Christopher This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 22 Apr 2019 #### F Fantastic location, clean comfortable well equipped house?? ##### Sarah ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Ravenstone Manor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-Ravenstone-Manor.h2802809.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lodge In The Vale](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-The-Lodge-In-The-Vale.h11899654.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Lake District Castle Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-Lake-District-Castle-Inn.h527764.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Littletown Farm Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-Littletown-Farm-Guesthouse.h24453515.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cottage in the Wood](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-The-Cottage-In-The-Wood.h35181958.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury lodge, Bassenthwaite,Nr Keswick, at the foot of Skiddaw.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-Luxury-Lodge.h36349083.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) > > [Armathwaite Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-Armathwaite-Hall-Hotel.h1381738.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [The Horse & Farrier Inn and The Salutation Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Keswick-Hotels-The-Horse-Farrier-Inn-And-The-Salutation-Inn.h34921966.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information)