Fern Cottage

4.9 Based on 12 reviews
  • Portinscale
  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 1.5

Overview

Step inside and you will instantly feel at home in this charming property sleeping 6/7 guests in 3 or 4 bedrooms. Fern Cottage is a wonderful place to gather and create lasting memories with friends and family. Enjoy uplifting views of the Lake District mountains and walks right from the front door, perfect if you're looking to tick off some Wainwrights!

Features

Parking
Parking
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
No pets allowed
No pets allowed
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
Enjoy a peaceful moment in the conservatory overlooking the garden

Description

The warm and welcoming living room has two comfortable sofas, smart TV, and a lovely log burning stove perfect for cosy winter evenings. The double doors open up into the dining area with standard seating for six people, though this can be extended to seat seven. Off the dining room is the conservatory, with a selection of games and books for guests to enjoy, while overlooking the beautiful private garden. It is the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon with a good book.

To the back of the property is the kitchen, complete with breakfast bar. The room is well-equipped with fridge-freezer, microwave, oven, electric hob and a handy washing machine. There is a dishwasher, but with the views from the kitchen, you might actually find yourself wanting to do the dishes…

For visitors seeking accommodation on one-level, there is a stylish ground floor bedroom with a double bed, built in storage and vanity table.

Across the hallway from the bedroom is the modern shower room.

Moving upstairs, you will find the bright and spacious king bedroom with panelled feature wall. The room immediately feels comfortable and relaxing, yet practical, with plenty of hanging and drawer space. Here you can enjoy views over the garden and fells beyond. The middle bedroom, with bunk beds, is one for our younger visitors. Each bedroom has quality mattresses, luxury bed linen and towels.

If you're a group of seven, or just want some extra room, there is an optional fourth bedroom upstairs with a single bed. This room is offered at £50 for a short break and £75 for a full week (please add from the booking extras page)

There is also a useful WC with heated towel rail upstairs.

Guests at Fern Cottage can also enjoy complimentary WiFi, private parking on the driveway, and storage in the garage for any equipment, bikes, paddle boards, kayaks etc.

Please note that Fern Cottage is situated in a residential area so is not suitable for stag or hen parties. Please contact Keswick Cottages for alternative options.

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

Perfect Lake District stay in beautiful Portinscale
We had a fantastic stay with Keswick Cottages in Fern Cottage, Portinscale. The cottage was spotless, beautifully maintained and immediately felt warm and welcoming. The location in Portinscale was perfect for us: peaceful and quiet, with lovely views towards the fells, yet near to Keswick. Fern Cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and spacious, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay in the Lake District. The private parking made an excellent base for exploring the Lake District. What really stood out was the quality and professionalism of the service from Keswick Cottages. Communication was clear and friendly throughout, and everything was organised perfectly. You can tell this is a local company that genuinely cares about giving guests a great experience. We would absolutely recommend Fern Cottage and Keswick Cottages to anyone looking for a comfortable and well-located stay near Keswick. We would happily return.

Hi there! Thank you so much for such a wonderful and detailed review. We’re absolutely delighted to hear you had a fantastic stay at Fern Cottage and that it made such a strong impression from the moment you arrived. It’s lovely to know you found the cottage spotless, beautifully maintained, and warm and welcoming. We’re so pleased the space, comfort, and thoughtful equipment all helped create a relaxing stay, and that the peaceful Portinscale location with those lovely views towards the fells was just right for you while still being close to Keswick. We’re also really pleased the private parking and overall setup made a great base for exploring the Lake District — it’s exactly what we hope for when guests stay in the area. Your kind words about our team and service mean a great deal to us. Providing clear communication and a smooth, well-organised experience is something we take real pride in, so it’s fantastic to hear that came through during your stay. Thank you again for your recommendation — it truly means a lot. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back to Fern Cottage in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , May 2026

Birthday break in the Lakes
Although the weather was awful, we were pleased to have such a cosy cottage to come back to. It had all the amenities we could possibly need, and the cleanliness was second to none. The location was great. Quiet, with lovely mountain views, but close enough to walk into Keswick. Definitely hope to come back.

Hi, Ann! Thank you so much for your review. Happy belated birthday, once again! We're so glad that you've enjoyed your stay at Fern Cottage, and we'd love to welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , March 2026

Great cottage, great location, a perfect break
When staying in the Lakes where the weather can be challenging at times, it is important to have a comfortable base where you might have to spend more time indoors than you would ideally like. Fern cottage fits the bill, spacious and comfortable seating areas including a conservatory. Well equipped kitchen and powerful shower. We will return.

Hi, Gordon! Thank you for leaving such a great review for Fern Cottage. It really means a lot to us, including the owners who put a lot of effort into the style and comfort of the property, and the housekeepers who make sure the property is always ready to welcome guests like yourselves. We'd love to know what you got up to during your stay! Please do feel free to give us the highlights. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , March 2026

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We had a fantastic stay with Keswick Cottages in Fern Cottage, 24 High Portinscale. The cottage was spotless, beautifully maintained and immediately felt warm and welcoming. The location in Portinscale was perfect for us: peaceful and quiet, with lovely views towards the fells and very close to Keswick. Fern Cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and spacious, with everything we needed for a relaxing stay in the Lake District. It made an excellent base for exploring Derwentwater, Catbells and the surrounding area. What really stood out was the quality and professionalism of the service from Keswick Cottages. Communication was clear and friendly throughout, and everything was organised perfectly. You can tell this is a local company that genuinely cares about giving guests a great experience. We would absolutely recommend Fern Cottage and Keswick Cottages to anyone looking for a comfortable and well-located stay near Keswick. We would happily return.
Our family of 4 spent a week at Fern Cottage over the Easter break. In summary, we can’t fault anything and we’ll be back! We particularly loved: - The great location which is in a quiet area but close to local amenities at Keswick, and a 2 minute walk to a pub. - Lovely garden with pheasants who visit. - Soft bed linen and comfy beds. - Wood burning stove. - Well equipped kitchen. As a former AirBnB host we can see all of the attention to detail from the host. The management of the property by Keswick Cottages was also faultless - very friendly and attentive to our needs. A great stay!
Dear Keswick Cottages, We just wanted to write following our stay to say thank you for the kind welcome gifts and additional thoughtful wrapped gifts for the two children when we arrived for our Christmas stay. We had a wonderful family holiday at Ferm cottage and felt so welcomed and at home from the minute we arrived. We were blessed by good weather during the stay but the cottage was better than we had hoped and gave us the perfect space to share special family time. I have left a review but I just wanted to relay our thanks for the clean and lovely cottage, the thoughtful touches and also prompt support when the room was locked and also with the issue with a radiator not working. It really is a special holiday home. Many thanks again and warm wishes to you for a Happy New Year. Best wishes, Sarah (on behalf of the Watmough family siblings)
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