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Fern Cottage

Fern Cottage

4.9
out of 5
Ratings from 7 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.9
Location
5.0
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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Fern Cottage is fantastically situated for groups of friends or families to explore the Lake District, the accommodation is modern, spacious and welcoming for 6/7 guests.

A perfect New Year week - best holiday cottage we've stayed in

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jan 2026
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fern Cottage was the perfect NY holiday. Certainly one of the best holiday cottages we've ever stayed in. The Customer Service was exceptional - we've never received such an amazing welcome pack.

Lovely house, super comfy beds. We particularly loved sitting in the conservatory enjoying the mountain views.

Will definitely use Keswick Cottages again - very impressed.

Laura from Lymm stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 3 days ago
Hi, Laura! This is such a kind review--thank you so much! We've passed this along to the whole team. One of the advantages of booking with a local, independent company is that we can truly take the time to make our guests' experience magical. We're honoured that you chose to spend New Year's with us, and we hope you enjoyed the festive gifts we left! There's lots to love about Fern Cottage, but one of our favourite features is the conservatory: perfect for watching the rain, or relaxing in on a sunny day. We'd love to welcome you again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Perfect family holiday home

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our stay at Fern Cottage! We felt relaxed, comfortable and at home from the minute we arrived. The pictures do not do it justice.... it was more spacious than we thought and it has such incredible views. There are many wonderful walks from the doorstep, either a quick stroll down to the lakeside or to the mountains (We climbed Barrow and Catbells on our stay!). Keswick is also a short walk away, 15-20 minutes depending on your speed and we enjoyed the walk! The house itself was so clean, comfy beds, kitchen full of every amenity we needed and so peaceful. The fire was an extra bonus and so cosy and comfortable relaxing in the warmth after our walks. We would not hesitate to book it again! :-)

Christopher from Keswick stayed at Fern Cottage for 6 nights in December 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 5 days ago
Hi, Chris! Sounds like you've had a lovely, adventurous, cosy holiday! Fern Cottage is very ideally situated, especially for families. Catbells is a great starter fell, especially for families with young children, or those new to fell walking. This, combined with the facilities, accessibility to central Keswick, and slightly out-of-the-way location, make Fern Cottage perfect for families looking to adventure all day and relax in the evenings. It'd be our pleasure to welcome you again. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

A brilliant first family holiday, couldn't fault it!

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Dec 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our first family holiday with our new born, we really couldn't fault the cottage at all. Location perfect, decorated nicely and even for the age of the property it had largely been refurnished where needed to have everything wanted.

A huge well done to the cleaning team, we've never stayed somewhere so spotless!

We'll certainly be coming back, thanks for a brilliant week.

Joshua from Chesterfield stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in November 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 31 days ago
Hi, Joshua! Congratulations on your first family holiday! We're so happy to have been a part of the fun, and here's to many more. Fern Cottage is the perfect blend of characterful charm, modern amenities, and is perfect for families. One of our favourite features is the conservatory, perfect for sunny and rainy days alike, whether you're enjoying the natural light or watching the raindrops trickle down the window. The property is perfect for families, and we hope you choose to stay with us again in the future! Being a small, family-run business, feedback like this means the world to us. We've passed along your comments to the housekeeper that cleaned the cottage prior to your stay, and they're very happy to hear that you've had a great stay! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

A great location and very homely comfortable and well equipped cottage.

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Sep 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great location and very homely comfortable and well equipped cottage. .

Andrew from Wimborne stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in September 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 114 days ago
Hi Andrew, Thank you for your review. Fern Cottage is the perfect home from home. Situated in the quiet village of Portinscale, the cottage has everything you need for a break in the Lakes. Inside you will find a log burner for those cooler days and the outside space is perfect for sunnier days. It is only a short walk in to Keswick where you will find lots of interesting shops, a cinema and plenty of restaurants. WE hope you had a fantastic stay! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

An excellent place to stay near Keswick

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Sep 2025
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here in July and were very pleased with the quality and cleanliness of the house. There was plenty of room in the house and garden. It is in a nice, quiet neighbourhood, just a mile or so walk into Keswick.
Hoping to come back to Fern Cottage one day!

Hilary from Stocksfield stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in July 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 124 days ago
Hi Hilary, Thank you for your lovely review of Fern Cottage. Located in the quiet village of Portinscale, Fern Cottage is the ideal place to relax with friends and family or to use as a base for exploring the Lake District. There is a bus that runs through the village or Keswick is only a short walk away. We hope you had a fantastic stay and hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Excellent modern well equipped House

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Jul 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent property for staying in Portiscale. Fittings and decoration to a high standard with great facilities. Not the cheapest but a high standard. Recommended.

Simon from Almondsbury stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in July 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 162 days ago
Hi Simon, Thank you for your review of Fern Cottage. Located in the quiet village of Portinscale, it is only a short walk in to the hustle and bustle of Keswick and there are plenty of walks right from the doorstep including the walk round Derwenwater or up Catbells. The garden and and conservatory at Fern Cottage are the perfect place to relax after a day of adventures. We hope you had a fantastic stay! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Comfortable stay

Review submitted on Tue, 08 Jul 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
All good … would re-book if we are in the area.
However, if I was being picky …
I would suggest an upgrade to a smart tv in the lounge. Guests could then access IPlayer etc.
More hooks for coats / towels.
Drive quite steep - dip at top may be an issue for low wheelbase cars.


David from Telford, stayed at Fern Cottage for 7 nights in June 2025


Keswick Cottages replied 184 days ago
Hi David, Thank you for your review of Fern Cottage. It is a lovely property in a fantastic location with a great outdoor space. The large conservatory allows you to even enjoy the outdoors on a rainy day. We're thrilled to hear that you would book Fern Cottage again if you were in the area and hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Sarah Keswick Cottages