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Swinside House

Portinscale (1.5mls S), Lake District
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Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 10
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Set in the peaceful setting of Newlands Valley with stunning scenery and walks from the front door
  • Take the launch across Derwentwater to the market town of Keswick with its plethora of eateries, shops and pubs
  • Great for all ages - relax in front of the fire with a good book, or play on the games console in the games room
Property code: 80001

Close to Derwentwater, this spacious holiday home offers elegant accommodation for 20 guests. Featuring ten bright and relaxing en-suite bedrooms decorated in tasteful pastel shades, this fantastic country house makes a marvellous retreat for larger families and groups of friends enjoying a long-awaited reunion or marking a special occasion. Surrounded by stunning views of the Newlands Valley, this beautifully renovated Georgian property is a wonderful base for exploring this magnificent part of the Lake District.

A welcoming hallway leads to three stylish lounges, providing plenty of space for everyone to unwind. The formal first lounge has a wood burner and bay windows offering stunning fell views, the second features a Smart TV and gas fire, while the snug final lounge overlooks the garden, has a Smart TV, wood burner and a selection of books. The heart of the house is the light-filled open-plan kitchen/diner/sunroom. With a wide choice of equipment, plenty of seating and a beautiful large dining table perfect for any occasion, this is a perfect space for getting together to enjoy a fabulous family get-together. The half-landing has a games room with a TV and games console. There are ten fresh bedrooms on the first and second floors, each with an en-suite bathroom. French doors lead from the sunroom out into the large and private garden. The extensive patio provides a couple of fantastic spaces for sitting back or dining alfresco, and the lawn has plenty of space for games.

With Cat Bells and Grizedale Pike nearby (within 5 miles), this is a great spot for climbers, or you can take a ferry across Derwentwater to Keswick (3.5 miles) which has plenty of activities and attractions including the Puzzling Place and Derwent Pencil Museum. Also nearby are Bassenthwaite Lake, Mirehouse and Gardens, and Skiddaw (all within 7.5 miles).

  • 10 bedrooms - 3 super king-size, 2 king-size, 2 doubles and 3 twins
  • 10 en-suite bathrooms with shower bath and WC's and 2 separate WC
  • AGA (which consists of 2 electric oven and hobs), dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave
  • Games room with TV and games console
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair at the property
  • 2 wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in two of the lounges
  • Private garden with patio and seating area
  • Private parking on drive for up to 7 cars
  • Pub and shops within walking distance
  • Dogs must be kept in the kitchen / dining area and not allowed upstairs. Additionally there are secure kennels outside.
  • Please note this property has 4 flights of stairs
  • Please note that all group Hen and Stag bookings must be pre-arranged with the owner, additional security deposit may be required.
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £75. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by John 1st November 2024

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This is a fabulous place. It is the best equipped cottage I have ever visited. The quality of the fittings is outstanding. the location is sublime. Staring out to the surrounding hills from the seating outside of a morning was like a counselling session. It is simply in a wonderful place. You can see Catcalls directly behind which we climbed. the pRead moreark from the garden is not the actual peak but the walk is worth it for some of the most magnificent views anywhere in the Lakes. Loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Tanya 9th August 2024

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Gorgeous house in a fantastic location. Located right at the bottom of cat bells for a hike or 5 mins from ferry port to Keswick, st Marys mount etc.. Swinside inn local pub is just a short 5-7mins walk. Previous reviews stated problems with aga ovens, absolutely no problem with these at all. Really hot and ready to go. Reception isnt great in thisRead more area but thats a local problem and not anything to do with the house. We would come back at stay again. Thank you x Hide

Reviewed by Eilidh 31st May 2024

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Lovely property, loads of space for a big group! We had amazing weather during our stay and made the most of the outside space and the stunning scenery! Would come back again!

Reviewed by Fiona 10th May 2024

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Large comfortable property with dining room big enough for all to gather but also multiple social spaces for those seeking quiet. Beautiful garden with plentiful sitting out areas. Absolutely fantastic location at the foot of Catbells.

Reviewed by Graeme 19th April 2024

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Beautiful house in a fantastic location, right at the foot of Catbells. Comfortably accommodated our party of 18 without feeling cramped or squeezed in. Everyone agreed that we would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Colin 16th February 2024

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The house was just what we wanted for a family get together and although there were 20 of us there were ample lounges for a bit of peace and quiet. The bedrooms were well equipped and comfortable and the kitchen equipment and facilities - apart from one dishwasher not working - more than met our needs. We are already planning another get together iRead moren the autumn and Swinside House is likely to be our choice for that event. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 22nd December 2022

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large well furnished house in a delightful position for immediate access to the Cumbrian paths and fells. Excellent for a large party....we had a family group of 15 and there was still a lot of space

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