This was the first time we stayed in this accommodation. We have for the last 10 years stayed in a complex in Keswick centre but have found it to be getting very noisy. This was a great property to stay in, very comfortable and lovely and quiet. Dogs are allowed and there is a perfect small garden to let them out. The only very slight problem was not enough bowls and measuring jugs for cooking as we eat in every night and our stay was for 10 days. Apart from the above, it is a great place to stay and have booked again for next year.

Lovely property, perfectly situated for walks and Keswick centre. Kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need if you want to cook, but if not the pub is literally at the end of the road. Would definitely book this property again.

A very comfortable house for 6 adults. We found the property very clean, and very warm in the cooler climate..

Great property- good location- we would come again- walking distance to Keswick and there are walks from the property.

A really lovely house, we felt very comfortable. The house is well equipped, warm and very comfortable, we couldn't have wished for more. Neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful with easy access to some great walks.

The house was beautiful and clean. Any queries were dealt with promptly. The welcome pack was really thoughtful. The location is remote and the house is on an estate. Also it needs to be stated that there is a steep slope upto the property.

This is our second stay in Appletree , it is a well equipped and spacious house in the lovely quiet location of Portinscale but within an easy fifteen minute walk of Keswick ,we particularly liked having two shower rooms and a bathroom with seven of us sharing ,also the dog washing fascility in the garage which we made use of .We did feel this year that the house would benefit from some redecoration but overall would definitely recommend this property .

I would be very happy to recommend Appletree. Conveniently located on a quiet estate it was well equipped with everything you would need. The secure wrap around garden was a perfect space for both our dog & toddler to explore safely. A maintenance issue we had with a leak was responded to promptly with good on-going communication from Keswick Cottages. There are so many walks straight from the house, we pretty much parked up and didn’t use the cars for the full week (& we managed to comfortably park 4 cars out front). Great views, comfortable beds - we will be back.

Our 2nd visit to this property and I’m sure it won’t be our last. The house has everything you could wish for. Very secure garden for our dogs. A perfect spot for easy walking access into Keswick. The cottage has off road parking for 3 cars. I would certainly recommend for couples or large families.

Another great stay at Appletree. Lovely accommodation in a superb setting. Easy access to the surrounding hills and into Keswick. Keswick Cottages responded to an out of hours issue with the central heating boiler within 30 minutes. Can't get better service than that. Thank you and we will be back again.

A very comfortable base for our 3 couples holiday. We each had a shower / toilet so no waiting around. The kitchen was efficient with more than ample crockery and cutlery. The enclosed garden was great for the dogs. A great base for our walking adventures, many from the doorstep.

A very comfortable,peaceful house with excellent views of the fells with good eating places an easy walk away.

This was our third visit to Appletree. Each year we notice improvements to the property e.g the spacious frontage has been improved to allow ease of parking, the gardens front and back are always well maintained. The house is very comfortable with all amenities. The location is so peaceful after the hurly burly of Keswick. The walk into Keswick is no hardship, there is a pub (The Farmer's Arms) and also an adequate cafe (The Chalet) close by. Our son in law is always delighted that he can easily access the fells without having to use the car.

The house was absolutely perfect for our stay. We were two couples but the house would have comfortably accommodated another couple too. There was room for three cars on the drive. Everything was spotlessly clean and whatever we needed we found easily. The beds and bedding were sooo comfy. George was on hand should we have had any issues. If we were staying in the Keswick area again we would definitely stay here.

The stay got off to a bad start when although following the instructions I couldn't get the key from the safe. It turned out that I needed to twist the knob, not slide it down as instructed. The other keys were not with the welcome folder (tablet) and I needed help to find the cutlery. All the bad stuff came in the first hour, once these were resolved the holiday was a wonderful experience with our son's family. It was a nuisance only having one key to the house so I decided to try to get another from the office when I walked from the town centre to Fitz Park with the children but the office is closed. Time was moving on so I didn't bother trying the phone again. The downstairs shower / toilet was cramped, but we managed perfectly well without recourse to the larger upstairs facilities. We loved the location and the views, but are unlikely to revisit as we did a lot of walking this time but have an 80th birthday on Friday!

Nice property, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms plenty of off street parking and a secure garden. Ideal for our needs as 2 couples plus one singleton and a dog travelling from different parts of the UK.

A very comfortable,well equipped house in an excellent location. Already booked for next year! Parking much improved.

We have visited Portinscale on a number of occasions and have found Appletree to be the best house we have stayed in ,it is a very spacious ,comfortable and well equipped house in a quite location but just a short walk into Keswick along a footpath .On arrival the house smelled lovely and was very clean . With seven of us in our party we found the garage /utility very useful .It has an enclosed wrap around garden which was ideal for my sons dog ,we could let her out knowing she couldn’t escape.We all agreed the beds were very comfortable .We used the outside seating area quite a lot as we had some lovely weather while we were there,my only criticism would be to provide a parasol as it can become too hot to sit there without any shade .I would recommend The Farmers Arms pub which is two minutes from the property serving nice food and as outside space with lovely views , also Nicole End marina where our granddaughters loved the kayaking .We all loved Appletree and would definitely stay again .

As always Appletree never fails to deliver everything you need from a holiday home. Will be back again to enjoy the house, nearby cafe and pub. Also so many great walks from the house. Recent improvements to the house and parking have benefitted what is on offer. Five star accommodation.

Spent a lovely week at Appletree to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. Excellent accommodation with lots of well thought out extras. Comfortable throughout apart from the beds which were like sleeping on concrete. Please note that this property is situated on a very quiet housing estate and not all the neighbours appear welcoming of visitors. Very little going on in Portinscale, no shop and the only pub never seemed open. Keswick is within easy reach and has plenty of amenities though. The Chalet in Portinscale is worth a visit for lovely food and drinks. Superb views front and back from the property. Really enjoyed our stay