Barf Cottage - a cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cottage’s character, the fantastic walking opportunities straight from the doorstep, and the convenience of having parking for two cars. It’s great to know the location worked so well for you, with easy access to both Braithwaite and Keswick, and all the walks, shops, and facilities they have to offer. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the welcome provisions. We provide a starter supply of essentials to help guests settle in on arrival, but we appreciate that expectations can vary and it’s always helpful to hear what guests would find useful. Fresh milk and other perishable items are not provided as standard due to differing dietary requirements, hygiene considerations, and food waste, but we do offer optional extra packs for guests who would like additional provisions waiting for them on arrival. We’re so pleased these were only minor observations and that you would still recommend the cottage. Thank you again for your feedback, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you found the property comfortable, clean, and such a great base for both local walks and trips into Keswick. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed having plenty of space to cook, dine, and relax, and we’re glad the pub next door proved a hit too! [Emoji Removed] Thank you as well for your helpful feedback. We appreciate your comments regarding the parking and signage, and we'll pass these on for consideration. We’ve also noted your observations about the outdoor areas and will share them with the owner. We’re so pleased these were only minor points and that they didn’t detract from what was otherwise an enjoyable stay. Thank you for your recommendation — it really does mean a lot to us. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi there! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted that you found us and that the cottage was available for your last-minute getaway. It’s wonderful to hear you loved every minute of your nine-night stay and that the location worked so well for you — close enough to enjoy everything Keswick has to offer, whilst still having a little more peace and quiet away from the town centre. Thank you as well for mentioning the parking. As you found, it can be a little snug for larger vehicles, but it’s great to know your Renault Captur fitted comfortably. We really appreciate your recommendation and are so pleased you had such an enjoyable stay. We’d be absolutely delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi, Graham! Thank you for your review of Barf Cottage--short and sweet, we love to see it. Was there anything you particularly loved? The kitchen is a big favourite of ours, as well as the views and fireplace. We'd love to welcome you back, it's been a pleasure to have you. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hello, Graham! That's what we like to hear! Barf Cottage comes with the perfect blend of character and modern luxury, with the original black lead range open fire, cushioned window seat and shutters pairing nicely with the flatscreen TV, heated towel rails, and, of course, free WiFi! We're so excited to see you again in 2026. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi Nicola, Thank you for your review. Barf Cottage in Portinscale is the ideal cosy cottage for a break in the Lakes. The village is quiet but the hustle and bustle of Keswick is only a short walk or car journey away. There is a bus service that runs through the village if you would prefer to leave the car parked up. We were thrilled to welcome you back and we will hopefully see you again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi Maureen, Thank you for this brilliant 5 star review of Barf Cottage. We are so pleased to hear you have a lovely stay in this cosy cottage and hope to welcome you back soon.

Hi, Sharon, We're so glad that you enjoyed your visit to Barf Cottage! The cottage retains all the original features of a traditional Lakeland home, yet at the same time offers modern fixtures, comfort and style. We hope to see you again soon. Maybe you'd like to add our 'basics', or cleaning packs to your next stay! They're very handy, and are placed in the cottage before your arrival. We even offer a 'breakfast' pack! Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi Frances, Thank you for your review. We have certainly had a lot of rain recently but Barf Cottage is a lovely cottage that can be made extra cosy when you light the fire. There is also the Farmer's Arms pub just up the road where you will receive a warm welcome plus food and drink. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages

Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely 5* review of Barf Cottage, it sounds like you had a fantastic stay! The ideal property for groups of friends, couples and families, Barf is a characterful property central to all the surrounding towns and villages. With parking and outdoor spaces to soak up the sunshine it is a lovely Lake District retreat! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Thank you for your 5-star review and recommendation! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Barf Cottage and found the location great. We are so glad you found the cottage had comfy nice beds and that the kitchen and lounge were spacious. Thank you for your comments about the TV, it is very helpful. We hope you enjoyed exploring Keswick, Whinlatter and eating at the Farmers Arms. We hope to welcome you back again. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi Jo, thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Barf Cottage and for giving it a 5 star rating. we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at this wonderfully quaint cottage. The location of Barf Cottage offers plenty of options to choose from whether that be an activity or strolling into Keswick. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Thank you so much for this 5-star review of Barf Cottage! We are so happy you found this a fabulous cottage to stay in and that you found it spotlessly clean and toasty warm. We're so glad you found it had everything you needed to enjoy your self catering holiday. We're so pleased to know you had the loveliest week and we hope to welcome you back again! Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Thank you so much for this 5-star review! We love that Barf Cottage exceeded your expectations and you found it clean and warm with everything you needed. We can imagine how lovely it must have been to return to a cosy cottage after a wet day out exploring the Lake District, especially with the open fire on! Thank you so much for your kind words about our team, we always want our guests to have the best holiday. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas time at Barf Cottage. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Thank you so much for your review! We love that you're returning guests to Barf Cottage! We are so happy that you found it comfortable and well styled. We are so glad that you found the kitchen well stocked and enjoyed the books and games provided. We hope you had a fantastic time and we hope to welcome you again when you return. Best Wishes, Keswick Cottages

Hi Sarah, Thank you for your review. Barf Cottage is in a great location in the quiet village of Portinscale. It is a short flat walk in to Keswick town centre but there are regular buses that run through the village that can take you there or further afield. We hope you had a great stay and we hope that we can welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, Keswick Cottages.

Thank you very much for your review. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at this characterful Lakeland retreat. It is lovely to return to the cosy open fire during the Winter months after a day of walking and exploring the fells! We were very sorry that you found some debris on the floor when you arrived. As soon as you reported your concerns we sent two members of our team round to the cottage to get this rectified as quickly as possible. As explained on your arrival, the cottage had been thoroughly cleaned and checked off at our usual high standard, however during the check we had found a couple of maintenance issues that required attention. We had booked this in with the maintenance team straight away in an effort to avoid any inconvenience during your stay, however unfortunately they had not realised that some debris had been left behind on the floors. Please be assured your feedback regarding dust has been passed on to the Housekeeping Manager, who has scheduled the next deep clean. We're pleased this did not spoil your stay and hope to welcome you back for another visit in the near future.