Appletree

4.9 Based on 64 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

Facilities and Location Excellent
My wife and I, our son in law and two grown up grandchildren had the most fantastic stay at Appletree. My wife and I had the en-suite double room upstairs. Everyone else had their own room and access to two other bathrooms. Plenty of parking space for our cars. Close to the A66 giving easy access to Keswick and all the fells we wanted to reach. The three younger members of the family climbed 21 Wainwrights during our week despite the rain. Excellent space in the garage to let soaking wet gear dry off. We couldn't have asked for more. We hope to book Appletree again next year. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Michael, for your fantastic review of Appletree. We’re delighted to hear that the property worked so well for your family and provided plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their stay comfortably. It’s wonderful to know that the layout, ample parking and convenient location near Keswick and the surrounding fells helped make your holiday such a success. We especially enjoyed hearing about the younger members of the family tackling 21 Wainwrights despite the weather, and it’s great that the garage proved so useful for drying out walking gear afterwards. Feedback like yours is incredibly valuable to us, helping future guests choose the right property for their stay while also letting us know what guests appreciate most about our properties. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back to Appletree next year. In the meantime, if you're planning more fell walks, a trip to the beautiful Buttermere Valley is always a favourite, with some stunning routes and scenery to enjoy. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Keswick Cottages , September 2026

Lovely comfy house in Portinscale
We really enjoyed our week in Appletree Cottage. Plenty of space and amenities for 2 adults and 3 children. There is a super washing/drying area in the attached garage and a handy enclosed garden for the dog. Wonderful views from the upstairs bedrooms, but downstairs the outlook is more restricted by nearby houses. The only disappointment was discovering that the whirlpool bath was no longer operational. The instructions in the cottage folder are out of date, directing you to phone the office to arrange extra payment for the bath. We would definitely recommend this lovely cottage, and also Fern Cottage where we stayed last summer. We appreciate the quality of Keswick Cottages!

Thank you, Hilary, for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of Appletree. We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay and found the cottage spacious, well-equipped, and ideal for both children and your dog. It's especially wonderful to hear that you appreciated the views and amenities, and we're grateful for your kind comments about Keswick Cottages and your recommendation of both Appletree and Fern Cottage. As a small local agency, we take great pride in providing high-quality holiday homes and excellent customer service, so feedback like yours means a great deal to us. Your comments are also incredibly valuable in helping future guests choose the right property for their stay. We apologise for the confusion regarding the whirlpool bath and the outdated information in the cottage folder, and we'll ensure this is reviewed and updated accordingly. Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Keswick for another stay in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , September 2026

A fab stay
We have just come back from a wonderful week at Appletree. The property is lovely with everything you could want. Our pooch loved the enclosed garden and the house felt like home from home. My only slight niggle is the mattress in the downstairs bedroom is quite hard so I didn't sleep overly well. However the location and easy walks from the door more than make up for that. Thank you.

Thank you for your lovely review, Samantha. We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful week at Appletree and that it felt like a true home from home. It's great to know your pup enjoyed the enclosed garden, and we're so pleased you were able to make the most of the beautiful walks right from the doorstep. We also appreciate your feedback about the mattress in the downstairs bedroom and will take this on board. If you're planning another visit, there are some fantastic dog-friendly spots in Keswick to enjoy after a walk, including The Wainwright and Fellpack, both of which are very welcoming to four-legged guests. Thank you again for choosing Appletree, and we hope to welcome you and your pooch back again soon. Keswick Cottages

Keswick Cottages , September 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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