Appletree

4.9 Based on 61 reviews
  • Portinscale
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 3

Overview

Appletree is a 3/4 bedroom, 3 bath/shower room house, in the quiet Lakeside village of Portinscale (just outside Keswick). A fabulous home, sleeping up to 7 guests, with much thought and consideration given to the layout, decoration and furnishing. Very well finished offering spacious, high quality accommodation with some lovely homely touches. Wonderful fell views to the front and rear, an enclosed garden and off road parking for three cars.

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Great views
Great views
Bike Storage
Bike Storage
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Bus stop within 0.5 miles
Central Heating
Central Heating
Log Burner/ Open Fire
Log Burner/ Open Fire
Linen Provided
Linen Provided
Non-Smoking
Non-Smoking
Pub within 1 mile
Pub within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Shop within 1 mile
Towels
Towels
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
The stunning living space is sure to impress with an effortless blend of style and comfort

Description

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 the lakeshore and marinas.

On the ground floor, there is a large, open-plan lounge, kitchen-dining 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 a Smart TV, two single beds, a wardrobe, drawers, dressing table etc. and views towards the fells. The fourth bedroom has a double bed and looks out towards Skiddaw. This room is offered at £60 for a short break and £95 for a full week. All bedrooms are beautifully dressed with luxury linen and towels.

The fully tiled bathroom has a bath, 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.

Portinscale is a beautiful, bustling village, looking out across the shimmering waters of Derwentwater.

From Portinscale, you can explore the surrounding fells and woodlands. For novice ramblers, Catbells is a great starter fell, and offers stunning views of Derwentwater & Keswick.

If you’re looking to venture out into the Lake District without a car, Portinscale is serviced by the X4 and X5 bus services, running all the way from Workington to Penrith, linking Portinscale to local train stations.

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Reviews

A great place to stay in a great loction
The house had everything we needed. A short (and beautiful) walk into Keswick and lots of walks from the doorstep. Near to the lake for water sports too. There was plenty of storage for our bikes and the kitchen was well equipped for self catering. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. Highly recommended.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear the house had everything you needed for your stay and that it worked so well as a base for exploring the area. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed the beautiful walk into Keswick, as well as the many walks available straight from the doorstep. Being so close to the lake for watersports while still having easy access to the town really does offer the best of both worlds. We’re also pleased the bike storage proved useful and that the kitchen had everything you needed for self-catering during your stay. And thank you for mentioning the welcome pack — we’re glad it was appreciated. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We’re so pleased you had such an enjoyable stay and would be absolutely delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , August 2026

Our 3rd visit to Appletree.
This was our third stay in this lovely property, which comfortably accommodates our group of 5 active adults and 2 dogs and provides off road parking for 3 moderately sized cars. All the bedrooms are comfortable and spacious, and the living space works well. The location in a quiet area of Portinscale is ideal for us. Within easy walking distance of Keswick but away from the hustle and bustle. The welcome packs were a nice touch, the doggy welcome packs were a new addition this year - 2 very happy dogs!

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return for a third stay. That really is one of the highest compliments we can receive. We're delighted to hear the property continues to work so well for your group, with plenty of space for five adults, two dogs, and three cars. It's wonderful to know the comfortable bedrooms, spacious living areas, and peaceful Portinscale location keep bringing you back. Being close enough to stroll into Keswick while enjoying a quieter setting really does offer the best of both worlds. We're especially pleased that the welcome packs were appreciated, and even more so that the new doggy welcome packs got the seal of approval from your two four-legged companions! [Emoji Removed] Thank you again for your continued support and kind words. We look forward to welcoming you all back for a fourth stay in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , July 2026

Appletree is perfect for a break in the lakes
Once again after staying at this property a number of times this property is excellent. I will be back as soon as possible.

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review — and for choosing to return to the property so many times. That really is one of the highest compliments we can receive. We’re delighted to hear that, once again, the property lived up to expectations and provided another excellent stay. It’s always wonderful to welcome returning guests, and your continued loyalty means a great deal to us. Thank you again for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as possible for your next visit! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , July 2026

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Very well equipped, comfortable and warm house. Great to come back to after a day’s walking.
Expensive, but far the most we have ever paid for a holiday cottage. But we booked just one day before August bank holiday, excellent location, so not unhappy. Very high standard everywhere, well-equipped kitchen,. We appreciated the children's games which our Chinese 11 year old enjoyed playing with both families. Room configuration with one downstairs double bedroom works well for a variety of family/guest types. We hope to return to this cottage with our family
Been several times over recent years and seen improvements on each occasion. Nicely decorated with a well equipped kitchen. Three bathrooms ensures everyone gets out on the fells in record time, making the most of our precious days in the beautiful Lakes. Lovely dog proof garden, decent off-street parking and a warm cozy, well insulated abode for when the Lakeland nights have a chill in the air. The property is perfectly situated away from the hustle and bustle of Keswick, yet only a short walk away (20 mins) along a dedicated footpath between the town and the village of Portinscale. Similarly you’ll find a walk in almost every direction from the property, whether it’s lowland by the side of the lake or along the dismantled railway, to high elevations like Skiddaw and Helvellyn etc. The car hardly moves all week as there’s so many fantastic trails and walks from the front door. We’re definitely coming back to stay at Appletree.
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