Fern Cottage

4.8 Based on 9 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

A lovely stay!
Well placed for a walk into Keswick, or escaping into the hills! Clean and comfortable and worked well for two teenagers and a toddler. Quiet location and some nice views, lovely secluded garden. Would happily stay here again.

Hi, Grace! Thank you so much for your lovely review — it really made us smile. We’re delighted to hear that Fern Cottage worked so well for your family. It’s such a handy spot for wandering into Keswick or heading straight for the hills, and it’s great to know you were able to enjoy both. We’re also really pleased the cottage felt clean, comfortable and spacious enough for teenagers and a toddler — that’s quite the test, and we’re glad it passed. The peaceful location, those little views and the secluded garden are some of our favourite things about Fern Cottage, so it’s wonderful to hear they added to your stay too. “Happily stay here again” is exactly what we love to hear, and we’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re next in Keswick. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , February 2026

Excelent
Everything that we required for our stay in a lovely location and with parking. Close proximity to Whinlatter and Keswick for shops and food.

Hi Patricia, Thank you for your lovely comments — it really sounds like the stay had everything your team needed, from the convenient parking to the great location near Whinlatter and Keswick. We’re so glad to hear everything worked well. As an independent family business, we truly appreciate every bit of feedback. From your comments it sounds like a 5?star experience, but we’re always happy to learn if there’s anything more we could have done to make it absolutely perfect for you or your guests. Thanks again for booking with us, and we’d be delighted to host you or your team any time you’re back in the area. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , February 2026

A perfect New Year week - best holiday cottage we've stayed in
Fern Cottage was the perfect NY holiday. Certainly one of the best holiday cottages we've ever stayed in. The Customer Service was exceptional - we've never received such an amazing welcome pack. Lovely house, super comfy beds. We particularly loved sitting in the conservatory enjoying the mountain views. Will definitely use Keswick Cottages again - very impressed.

Hi, Laura! This is such a kind review--thank you so much! We've passed this along to the whole team. One of the advantages of booking with a local, independent company is that we can truly take the time to make our guests' experience magical. We're honoured that you chose to spend New Year's with us, and we hope you enjoyed the festive gifts we left! There's lots to love about Fern Cottage, but one of our favourite features is the conservatory: perfect for watching the rain, or relaxing in on a sunny day. We'd love to welcome you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , January 2026

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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)
Fern cottage is very comfortable and well appointed. Situated in a quiet and really accessible village, very close to the town of Keswick. Excellent hosts who were very responsive and provided excellent instructions all round. Highly recommended cottage stay in a wonderful area. Many thanks again for a fantastic holiday cottage, everything we wished for was present in Fern cottage, and it made for a really relaxing break. Hugo.
Fabulous cottage stay. All the comforts we hoped for. Beautiful surrounding countryside. Many thanks.
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