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Riggside

keswick, cumbria & the lake district
  • 8 guests
  • 4 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • No pets

Description

Set in a residential area on a private road, Riggside is an attractive, spacious semi-detached property, providing a high standard of accommodation at any time of the year with spectacular open views of Skiddaw and the Borrowdale Valley, and lovely garden areas.

Portinscale is a small hamlet just ten minutes walk by an off-road footpath in to Keswick town centre. Portinscale has a pub, a bistro, tearooms and two marinas, with facilities for both hire and instruction for water sports. Portinscale is an ideal base for a walking holiday. Just a very few of the possibilities nearby are the Newlands Valley, the Coledale Horseshoe, the Allerdale Ramble, Causey Pike, Catbells or a gentle stroll along the shores of Derwentwater.

Keswick offers a host of shops, restaurants, pubs, cinema and live theatre, and activities such as lake cruises, golf and tennis can also be enjoyed - all without getting in the car. Keswick offers some of the finest walking in the Lake District National Park, from the high tops of Skiddaw and Helvellyn to the smaller summits of Latrigg and Whinlatter Forest Park...something for every member of the family.

Accommodation: Entrance hallway with space for coats and shoes, and doors leading off to all downstairs rooms and stairs leading up to first floor. To the left is the sitting room decorated in contemporary colours with electric feature fireplace, 40" plasma TV with Sky family channels, DVD, Wi-Fi broadband access, iPod docking station and panoramic fell views. To the right of the hall is a cloakroom (basin and wc).

To the rear of the house is the large kitchen diner (32" flat screen TV) with additional comfy seating area looking out on to the back garden. There are two sets of French doors leading out on to the patio area, one from the dining area and one from the seating area, making this a really light and airy room.

Upstairs on the first floor there are three bedrooms - the master bedroom with king-size bed and panoramic fell views, remote control flame effect electric fire, 28" flat screen TV, en-suite shower room with basin, wc and heated towel rail; neat twin room with fell views and a double room to the rear. Family bathroom with bath with shower over, basin, wc and heated towel rail.

There is a fourth bedroom up a further flight of stairs leading to a spacious attic room, which has two velux windows and twin beds with excellent views to the front and rear of the property.

The house has a really welcoming feel and is comfortably and thoughtfully decorated throughout, with co-ordinating soft furnishings, fitted carpets and solid flooring. Gas central heating and hot water on demand.

Outside: Large garden area laid to lawn to the front of the house - ideal area for children to play with supervision. Rear patio and garden area with furniture and cycle rack for four bikes. Off road parking for up to three cars. Keswick centre 10 mins.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pets Not Allowed

What guests are saying

5.0
Based on 29 reviews
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All you could possible need for a home from home holiday stay, this property has thought of everything.

Plus the views towards Bassenthwaite, of Skiddaw and Blencathra, are simply outstanding.

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JamesSep 2026

This was our second stay at Riggside and we can't fault it, it's such a lovely and homely place with amazing panoramic views.

It's got all the facilities you need and lovely gardens at the front and back. We've come with extended family both times and it's lovely a spacious for everyone. The attic bedroom is particularly nice and spacious and we slept up here with our toddler due to the amount of space. I would note if you're bringing a young toddler or crawler, there are a lot of fun, climbable stairs with no baby gates so that's good to be aware of. Location is also great as Portinscale is a very nice village to walk around with a couple of cafe options, or Keswick is a 5 minute drive away or 1 mile walk all the way from the house. Overall a really great place to stay that we'd recommend to anyone

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KeziaJan 2026

We booked this property for a family Christmas in the Lake District.

We all live in different places so this was a great opportunity for us all to get together. The property was perfect for our needs and had everything to make our stay special. Thank you to Richard & Lynn for the use of their property.

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BarrieDec 2025

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please note: This property generally only accepts Friday arrivals, any other day arrival will have to be requested.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1042812

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Not allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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