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Tawny Cottage

Tawny Cottage

4.8
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.9
Location
4.8
Value
4.7
Customer
Service
4.8

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Tawny Cottage is a charming lakeland retreat, full of character and original features, and makes an ideal base for walkers, couples and families alike.

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

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Dec 2024
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
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.



Keswick Cottages replied 16 days ago
Thank you for your terrific 5* review! We're really happy that you enjoyed your stay at Tawny Cottage, it sounds like the property was perfect for you and had everything that you needed, what a bonus to be able to walk out from the door and not worry about the car too. We're really glad you visited Keswick's famous cheese shop, hope you got some goodies to enjoy after all that walking! We hope that we can host you for a future stay. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Oct 2024
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
Just one thing if you were an old person the steps to the back door could be a problem.
I would still stay here when I go back, it was lovely cottage and well maintained with lovely views from the back door and in a lovely village



Keswick Cottages replied 76 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Tawny Cottage! We are delighted you found this a lovely cottage to stay in and that you found it was well maintained. We hope you got to view some stunning views! Thank you for your comments about the steps, we have put this is our description of the cottage. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Short Stay at Tawny Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Sep 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Ideal location next to the Farmers Arms in Portinscale - Quiet with an easy walk across fields to Keswick town centre.



Keswick Cottages replied 92 days ago
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're really glad that you liked the location of the property, Portinscale is a gorgeous village, especially good for those wishing to explore Keswick without being amongst the hustle and bustle. Hopefully we will see you again for your next Lakeland holiday! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Weekend Stay In Keswick

Review submitted on Wed, 25 Sep 2024
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
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.



Keswick Cottages replied 92 days ago
Thank you for this amazing 5* review! We're glad that you enjoyed the location in Portinscale. Well done for choosing the walk over the bus or the boat - we hope you rewarded yourself with a cake and a brew in Keswick! Tawny Cottage really does have a warm and homely feel to it, we're really happy that you enjoyed your time there and hope that you will visit again. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Perfect weekend getaway

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Sep 2024
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
This was the second time I’ve stayed at Tawny Cottage and have enjoyed both stays. The cottage is very clean and spacious and had two parking spaces which is a bonus in this area. Highly recommend this cottage.



Keswick Cottages replied 109 days ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and recommendation of Tawny Cottage! We love that you're returning guests and enjoyed both of your times staying here. We are so glad you found it spacious and very clean. The two parking spaces are a great bonus. We hope to welcome you back! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely stay

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Sep 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, great location… remember there are two car parking spaces.,.and the secret garden is by the bin area



Keswick Cottages replied 116 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy that you found Tawny Cottage lovely and in a great location. Portinscale is a lovely village that is just a short walk from Keswick. The two parking spaces are a really great bonus of the cottage. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Want Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 17 Jun 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Keswick Cottages replied 188 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Tawny Cottage! We are so happy you found it comfortable and excellent. The two onsite car parking spaces are a great feature of the property. Thank you for your comments about some games or DVDs, we will let the owner know. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Lovely comfortable stay.

Review submitted on Tue, 07 May 2024
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
Lovely comfortable stay, nice and warm, steps to back door a little steep. Nice welcome pack on arrival.



Keswick Cottages replied 230 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Tawny Cottage! We're so happy you had a comfortable stay and found it nice and war,. We are so pleased you liked the complimentary welcome packs. We hope you had a fantastic time and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Great location for exploring the Keswick area

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Apr 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Keswick Cottages replied 241 days ago
Thank you so much for your review of Tawny Cottage! We are so happy you found it well equipped, clean and ideal for exploring the Lake District. Located in Portinscale, it is only a 20 minute walk into Keswick. We're so pleased you enjoyed the local pub. We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Review

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jan 2024
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 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.



Keswick Cottages replied 351 days ago
Thank you so much for this 5-star review! We are so happy you found it well equipped, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The open fire is a great feature of the property and adds to the cosiness of the cottage. We agree it is situated perfectly to explore the beautiful scenery. We hope you had a fantastic stay and we hope to welcome you back if you visit again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Overall very good

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Dec 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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



Keswick Cottages replied 351 days ago
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in Tawny Cottage. Thank you for letting us know about the cleanliness, we will let our cleaning team know and if you needed extra toilet paper, we do offer a package that includes extra toilet paper, bin bags, dishwasher tablets for a small charge. We hope you had a fantastic time exploring the Lake District and found Tawny Cottage the perfect place to enjoy your holiday at. We hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Facilities excellent

Review submitted on Tue, 19 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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.



Highly recommended!

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Nov 2023
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
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!



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and high recommendation! We are so happy you found it in a great location with parking. We are so glad you found it really well equipped and very clean with great small touches. We can't wait to welcome you back when you next book your stay at Tawny Cottage. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

A week at Tawny Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.




Short break Tawny Cottage, Portinscale

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
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
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.



Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your 5 star review about Tawny Cottage! We hope you had a wonderful time and we hope to welcome you back when you visit again! Thank you for your feedback about an anti-slip shower matt, we will take this into account! We are so happy you were delighted with the cottage and the cleanliness of it! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Tawny treat

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Apr 2023
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 a week with our Grandson (aged 6) and the cottage was perfect. Great sized kitchen for us to complete our crafts and front room was cozy. Very well kept cottage. Especially appreciated the welcome box with tea and coffee and biscuits!



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Karen, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay at Tawny Cottage. We are so glad that you had such an enjoyable stay at Tawny Cottage along with your grandson. We hope that it will not be too long until your next stay.

Great cottage in a great location

Review submitted on Mon, 27 Feb 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We really enjoyed our time at Tawny Cottage. The kitchen was great with every plate/bowl/glass/utensil you could ever want! Beautiful open fire, good wifi and good location for walking into Keswick (20 min flat walk). Great pub a few doors away that did good pub grub with quick service. Only slight downside was the parking spaces are pretty tight to get in and out of but we mostly walked from the door so didn’t use the car much.



Cosy Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Jan 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your stay. We are so glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at Tawny Cottage and the local area. We hope that it will not be too long before your next stay.

Autumn Break

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Judith, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Tawny Cottage. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay here overall. There are a number of steps to the property and internally a number of stairs. If you do ever have any questions about access to the properties or if we can provide suitable recommendations please just give us a call and we can help for future bookings. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.

Tawny Cottage Kendal

Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jun 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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



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

Review submitted on Mon, 23 May 2022
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
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.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello Jefferey, Thank you for taking the time to review your second stay at Tawny Cottage. We are also glad you enjoyed the location of the property, there are certainly some fantastic walks straight from the door.

Great Stay

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Mar 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Cottage has all the facilities you need for a two week stay,dishwasher, washer dryer,and they worked well.The rooms are substantial and the bathroom large and well thought out.The heating,important at times in the Lake District ,was very efficient.I liked the cooking facilities ,easy to use.Perhaps a consideration would be the access to the property which is up a set of stairs if you struggle with mobility.
Parking is easy,the pub is close by,try the Lingholm Estate for a drink or snack,the walk into Keswick is straight forward. I have every intention of returning in the future.



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hello, Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad that you had a wonderful stay at Tawny Cottage and were able to enjoy the local village. Lingholm is a lovely place to visit while staying in Tawny Cottage. We hope it is not too long until your next stay with us.

Second time lucky

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Mar 2022
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
After moving cottage because the heating wasn’t working we stayed at Tawny Cottage. The location was excellent within easy walk of a local pub and providing quick access to many walks. The cottage is better than it looks!



Sophie - Keswick Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Tawny Cottage. We are glad that you enjoyed this property and the local village of Portinscale. We hope to welcome you again soon.