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$194 / night
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Tawny Cottage – Home 6708429 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Ask about children
  • No pets allowed

Description from manager

Description

Tawny Cottage is a recently refurbished stone Cottage. It Offers a high standard of accommodation throughout. Tawny Cottage has two parking spaces, and boasts a lawned rear garden with picnic area. There is an open fire, gas central heating and a well equipped kitchen. This lovely homely cottage is situated in a quiet area and ideal for anyone wanting to be in a village yet close to all amenities and Lakeland walks. Easy walk to the local village put & tea room.  Twenty minute walk into Keswick centre

Additional amenities include: walkers, TV/DVD, fire/log burner, cyclists, pub within 200m.

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($63.68) £50.00
Smoking
Please contact the owner

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the manager

Keswick Cottages
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
11 Mar 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Very Good
9 reviews

Excellent
5
Very Good
3
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
0

“Lovely cottage and location let down by uncomfortable beds”

Reviewed 18 Sep 2021

Tawny cottage is situated in Portinscale, a beautiful little village near Derwant lake. During the day me and my daughter done all the outdoor activities nearby and on a evening the family took a shor… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the manager We are pleased that you had a great time in Keswick and took advantage of all of the activities Portinscale has to offer. We always appreciate guest feedback and following your stay the mattresses have been replaced. We are always here to support our guests during their stay and will always strive to sort anything out promptly. We hope to see you again soon. Keswick Cottages"

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“Lovely cottage”

Reviewed 22 Jun 2019

A well equipped cottage in a very convenient village for exploring the north Lake District. Very close to pub and tea rooms. Easy walk into Keswick. Parking for two cars was clearly marked and easy to… More

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Response from the manager Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are delighted that you enjoyed a comfortable stay in the cottage and visited some of the fantastic local amenities which are just a short walk from the doorstep. We hope to see you again very soon. Keswick Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Mrs”

Reviewed 13 Oct 2018

Lovely cottage beautiful area. We have stayed here before and would stay again. Could do with an update and a better bed to sleep in other than that very peaceful and tranquil.

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Response from the manager Hi Sue, thank you for your wonderful review! The owner has recently upgraded the furniture in both the living room and bedrooms for 2022 including a new luxury mattress for extra comfort. We are pleased you enjoyed your visit to Tawny Cottage - we hope to welcome you back in the near future. Keswick Cottages

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“Home from home”

Reviewed 25 Aug 2018

The cottage is perfect, cosy and fully equipped! The bath and shower are amazing after a day out on the lake and walks. We stayed with our 2 young children and found the kitchen was equipped with e… More

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Response from the manager Thank you for your lovely comments! We're delighted that Tawny Cottage made a cosy convenient base for your family holiday. There is nothing better than a nice bubble bath to soak tired muscles after a day exploring on the fells! I'm sure you've made some wonderful new memories from your adventures and hopefully we will welcome you for another stay soon. Keswick Cottages

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“Average accommodation”

Reviewed 14 Jul 2018

Tawny Cottage is located on the main road in to Portinscale and therefore traffic noise can always be heard. It is also lower than road level, so not at all private. It is very convenient for Th… More

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Response from the manager Hello, Thank you for your review, we are sorry to learn that you would be unlikely to return to Tawny Cottage. We hope that despite not wanting to return to Tawny you would like to holiday with Keswick Cottages again. Kind regards, Keswick Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Portinscale retreat”

Reviewed 4 Apr 2018

Arrived with the Beast from the East, but the property was warm and welcoming. Well equipped and presented. Well positioned for a drink / food at the pub. Excellent walking from your doorstep.

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Response from the manager Hi John, thank you for your wonderful review. So pleased to hear Tawny Cottage made a warm cosy retreat during the storm. It is a great base to explore the local area. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Keswick Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Tawny Cottage”

Reviewed 29 Jan 2018

Tawny Cottage Portinscale. Booked this for my wife's 50th Birthday. She wanted a quiet break and Tawny Cottage provided just that. The cottage was really cosy and warm, the weather was not good s… More

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Response from the manager Hi Brian, thank you for your lovely comments! We're so pleased your wife enoyed her birthday in the Lakes, with the cottage providing a nice comfortable relaxing base for the celebrations. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Keswick Cottages

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“Nice cottage on busy road”

Reviewed 7 Jun 2017

The cottage is spacious, well decorated throughout and clean on arrival. The kitchen and living room have all the appliances you need. However the road at the front is very busy for such a small vill… More

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Response from the manager Hello, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Tawny Cottage. We are sorry if you found the road passing the cottage busy, the property does sit near to the road into Portinscale, this is normally quite a quiet road so we can only apologise if this was not the case for your stay while with us. Kind regards, Keswick Cottages

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fabulous”

Reviewed 13 Aug 2016

Best place we have ever stayed, clean, comfortable and the Little extra touches were much appreciated.

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Response from the manager Hi Claire, thanks for the lovely review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call the property manager before booking?

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send the property manager a message.

If the property manager agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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