Tower Cottage

4 Tower Cottages is a cosy traditional lakeland terraced cottage holiday cottage situated in the village of Portinscale, about 5 minutes drive from Keswick and providing self catering holiday accommodation for up to 4 people.It has the extensive facilities of a nearby market town but being situated in a quieter area away from the hustle and bustle. The cottage is warm and welcoming and on the doorstep of several places to eat out and have a drink. So you needn't worry about the drive back after that glass of wine! It is equally suitable for couples or a small family. The area around Portinscale is well known for its links with Beatrix Potter. Between 1885 and 1907 the Potter family took their summer holidays at Lingholm and Fawe Park, both now private houses, on the Western shores of Derwentwater where Beatrix spent many hours making sketches of the woods, gardens and landscape which were to feature in several of her books. Portinscale has a pub,a couple of hotels with bars and restaurants, a shop ( incorporating a post office), two tearooms and two marinas, the latter having the facilities for both hire and instruction for water sports. A short walk from Portinscale takes you to the landing stage at Nichol End from where you can join the launch. You can enjoy a leisurely cruise around the lake or plan a walk combined with a boat trip. Portinscale is an ideal base for a walking holiday. Just a very few of the possibilities nearby are the Newlands Valley, the Coledale Horseshoe, the Allerdale Ramble, Causey Pike, Catbells or a gentle stroll along the shores of Derwentwater