Guests say
Rotherwood is a well-loved cottage praised for its superb location, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The beautiful garden and proximity to Keswick and local walks are frequently mentioned highlights. Guests appreciate the quietness, wildlife, and the cottage's potential for a fantastic stay.
Guests have raised concerns about cleaning standards, noting mildew in bathrooms, slow-draining showers, and overlooked areas by cleaners. However, bedding and towels were reported as very clean.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Keswick, local walks, and stunning views. The village of Portinscale offers nearby amenities, including a cafe and pub.
The property is described as comfortable and spacious, with a lovely garden. However, some guests mentioned noisy single beds and the need for more homely touches like additional lamps.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but guests have suggested improvements such as replacing frying pans and knives, and adding a dishwasher and smart TV. Maintenance issues like window locks and extractor fans were also mentioned.
While some guests mentioned a welcome pack with tea, coffee, and biscuits, inconsistencies in its presence and the Best Before dates of items have been noted. As gifts are not consistently referenced, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Situated in an ideal location in a delightful village location, this beautiful bungalow is only a stone’s throw from Derwentwater.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: 43" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. . Enclosed lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Rotherwood has undergone a complete refurbishment in 2018 and has been tastefully decorated to provide delightful accommodation for families and friends alike. The modern interior is beautiful - from the fully fitted kitchen with open plan dining, which opens out onto the delightful garden to the rear. The beautiful living room provides and idyllic place to sit and just watch the world go by.
Portinscale is a bustling little village lying on the northern shores of Derwentwater and has cafés, hotels, a pub and a marina all within yards of Rotherwood. Derwentwater is on your doorstep with opportunities for sailing and canoeing, or a trip on the launch. The fells are easily accessible from your door, perfect for walking enthusiasts of all abilities. Keswick is only 2 miles away by road or a pleasant walk across fields takes you into the town centre. This property is perfect to get away from it all and relax, as well as spending your days exploring this extensive location. Shop 2 miles, pub 100 yards and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (11)
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Robert
We have been staying at Rotherwood for quite a few years now, and we have booked for next year too, so that says a lot. Lovely spacious and comfortable cottage in a superb location. We have always found it clean and well equipped but the addition of a couple of lamps in the lounge would make it more homely and the Best Before dates on some of the welcome pack items needs reviewing! There are a couple of maintenance issues though, the source of the mould in the main bathroom needs to be investigated and resolved. Probably a better extractor fan or a service of the current one may well resolve the issue. Many of the window locks are loose, full replacement, for what it would cost, would ensure that they don’t fail whilst the cottage is occupied.All that said, we love staying at Rotherwood and envisage that we will continue to do so for years to come. Fully recommend.
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Sally Byford
Portinscale was a perfect location for us. Just a 20 minute walk to Keswick. A 2.5 mile walk to High Brandlehow, where my parents' ashes were scattered.Rotherwood is very well equipped and spacious with a beautiful garden.
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Confirmed Guest
Great location and amenities both inside and around the property. Heating, water, utensils, appliances were all good As others have said, twin single beds are noisy and cleaning standards are not quite there. Main concerns relate to cleaning. Some mildew in bathrooms, the shower drained slowly, I checked it and it was choked with hairs and detritus, the shower head pipes were not cleaned and had dirt in the grooves. My wife found a discarded contact lens stuck on the LHS table lamp in the ensuite room. Underside of the basin was streaked with toothpaste or washing drips. The cleaner clearly doesn't 'see' certain areas. Photos can be supplied if needed.Waste disposal is confusing as colours in the paperwork don't match the actual colour of the bin lid. Seemingly there are no recycling facilities?Paperwork also mentions a welcome pack that was not present, as mentioned by other reviews.So many good points let down by a lack of care in cleaning and supplying up to date information in the booklet.Great parking and garden, yes it's not secure but hey ho.