A holiday cottage in Portinscale offers the perfect base for a hiking holiday – the village is the starting point for numerous popular walks. Choose a dog-friendly cottage and bring your four legged friends along too! The Keswick Launch is only a short walk away, so you can enjoy a more leisurely view of the scenery by boat, if you prefer.

Portinscale is smaller than nearby Keswick, but still enjoys a waterside position on Derwentwater, putting all of the same watersports, walks and views at visitors’ disposal – perfect for those seeking a slightly more tranquil Lake District break.

The area is also known for its links with Beatrix Potter – visit the Lingholm Kitchen and Walled Garden, which the writer used as inspiration for Mr McGregor’s garden in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. A traditional pub and wonderful tearoom complete the picture – choose your holiday home in Portinscale and enjoy an idyllic Lake District break.