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Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 410 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$1,601
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

On the ground floor is a fully fitted kitchen/diner with traditional farmhouse table and chairs, double range master gas oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and microwave.

The lounge is furnished with a comfortable grey three piece suite, wall unit with plenty of books, and TV with Netflix included.

On the first floor there are two pretty bedrooms nicely decorated with quality oak furniture and cool crisp bed linens. The double bedroom room has plenty of storage space with bedside tables, wardrobe and chest of drawers. There is room for a cot if required. The second bedroom has two single beds, bedside table, wardrobe, chest of drawers. Both bedrooms have original cast iron fireplaces, stunning views of Skiddaw plus well co-ordinated soft furnishings & decoration.

The bathroom has a Victorian Suite with roll top bath and over head shower. Towels are provided.

There is a small enclosed garden to the front and one offset to the rear of the property which is accessed by descending wooden steps from the elevated patio area at the back door . The lawned rear garden is south facing with garden furniture for alfresco dining. Just beyond the rear fence are the two allocated parking spaces.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 108 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

578213

About the area

Map
Portinscale

What's nearby

  • Derwentwater - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cumberland Pencil Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Theatre By The Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lodore Falls - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 18 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Keswickian Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Hope - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pheasant Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Gun - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms on 11 Aug 2025 start from NZ$1,601.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated in Keswick, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Womenrock and Derwentwater. Crosthwaite Church and Cumberland Pencil Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Tawny Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

j l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base and facilities

Really impressed with everything, needed nothing. Found a lovely walk into Keswick centre, about a mile away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely comfortable stay.

Lovely comfortable stay, nice and warm, steps to back door a little steep. Nice welcome pack on arrival.
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10/10 Excellent

Liam G.

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage, great location… remember there are two car parking spaces.,.and the secret garden is by the bin area
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10/10 Excellent

Alan I.

Weekend Stay In Keswick

Booked this cottage on a last minute deal and was blown away! Really cozy and homely feel, equipped and furnished to a high standard. Five minute walk to the lake, and fifteen minute walk into the centre of Keswick. Would definitely book this cottage again, lovely place.
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10/10 Excellent

Pippa T.

Review

We had a lovely stay in Tawny Cottage. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the open fire - it was spacious but also cosy! Easy access to beautiful scenery and walking. Thanks for a great Christmas stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Kalina R.

Highly recommended!

Highly recommended cottage. Great location with good parking. Short walk from Keswic. Cottage was really well equipped and very clean. Great small touches also. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Facilities excellent

The cottage was warm and welcoming,very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was well fitted out. Christmas decorations were thoughtfully displayed and not too much. The location is convenient and the views splendid.
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10/10 Excellent

iain s.

Great New Year

We have stayed at Tawny Cottage previously and it met all expectations. On this occasion the refurb to the Kitchen only made things better. The cottage has all you need in terms of cooking, heating and even washing walking gear. The location is ideal for exploring the area on foot, car parking for two cars is a bonus .Do try the Farmers Arms if you get chance ,overall an excellent stay over the New Year.
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10/10 Excellent

Short break Tawny Cottage, Portinscale

Delighted with the quality and cleanliness of property. Very well equipped kitchen. An anti-slip shower mat in the bath would be a useful addition.
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Great location for exploring the Keswick area

Tawny cottage is clean, well equipped, and well located for exploring this area of the Lakes. It's walkable into Keswick so you don't need to take the car for shopping or pub trips and there is a great bus service from opposite The Chalet tearoom that takes you out to Buttermere via the starting points of many great walks! The Farmer's Arms is a welcoming pub - book in advance if it's peak times. And yeah, the bed is a bit hard and the parking a bit tight but overall a good, clean place to stay and we enjoyed it.
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10/10 Excellent

Want Cottage

Lovely cottage would stay again if visiting Keswick. The only thing is some games or dvds would have been nice considering how the weather can be. However it was excellent and comfortable. Be aware there are 2 separate parking spaces, we missed this until the last day.
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10/10 Excellent

Cosy Cottage

We have stayed in Tawny Cottage before and booked a last minute deal for over Christmas this year. The cottage is really cosy and welcoming, was decorated with lovely Christmas decorations with an extra treat bottle of Prosecco, is always warm and has everything you would need definitely a home from home. There is ample parking for 2 cars, a small garden area and a decked area with small table and chairs. It is in a quiet area with access to lots of local walks and within an easy stroll into Keswick. The local pub Farmers Arms is excellent, staff are great, lovely atmosphere and food is some of the best in Keswick area.
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10/10 Excellent

Overall very good

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely cottage. A couple of things would have made it better. It seemed very clean on the surface but we took our case down from the top of the wardrobe at the end of the week and it was very dusty, as we're some of the skirting boards. Also, I would have expected at least one spare toilet roll but we had to go out and buy some
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Perfect cosy cottage in quiet village with walks from the door.

Tawny cottage in the quiet village of Portinscale was a perfect retreat. Warm, cosy and very comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing break. Lovely walks from the door to Cat Bells and around Derwent water and also several lovely walks from Braithwaite were easily accessed without a trip in the car. Keswick is not far with its market and great independent shops. There is a fabulous cheese shop. Portinscale has a pub just around the corner and a cafe further down the lane. We would definitely return to this excellent holiday cottage. Thank you very much, we loved the Christmas welcome.
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8/10 Good

A week at Tawny Cottage

A beautifully clean cottage with all mod cons. A small nest of tables in the lounge might be appreciated by future guests to place drinks while watching TV. The new shallow steps at the bottom of the stairs coming out of the cottage are not obvious if you forget they are there as I did one afternoon, resulting in bruised knees. A sign saying "mind the steps' might be useful. The modern bath is elevated on legs and I could not climb into it. A note on the website that the bathroom at Tawny Cottage may be unsuitable for elderly or disabled guests might be a good idea. I would recommend this property to others if the above suggestions were implemented.
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8/10 Good

Albert Thomas (Tom) K.

Autumn Break

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tawney Cottage in very pleasant part of the village and within walking distance to the pub Unfortunately, access was a little difficult for my husband who is well into his 80’s but if you are still active it would be excellent place to stay.
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8/10 Good

Tawny Cottage Kendal

A great little cottage in an ideal spot for exploring Kendal and surrounding area. Two good size bedrooms and great bathroom. Lovely comfortable living room . Kitchen with table and four chairs, all utensils, crockery etc you could wish for . The back of the property has a small seating area , it isn’t particularly private but also has a small garden and two parking spaces. Easy to walk to Kendal, some lovely local walks . A great friend for a holiday in Kendal
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8/10 Good

Our second time in tawny love the cottage and the location will book it again

Nice little walk into Keswick good bars and restaurants taxis are available and reasonably priced. Some great walk’s close by and the view’s are stunning.