Above Derwent
PANORAMIC views in the heart of the Lakes, Keswick
4.5Check-in/out Saturday only. Westbury is ideally situated for peace and quiet, having no passing traffic and commands, for self- catering accommodation, possibly the best views and location in the Lake District. From the back of the house, Skiddaw dominates, along with the views over the fields to Keswick. From the front of the house, Grisedale Pike, Causey Pike, Cat Bells, Lords Seat and Lake Bassenthwaite take the eye. Derwentwater is to the left and can be seen from the front of the drive.
Westbury, which was built pre-war, is a spacious three-bed roomed semi,
which has full central heating, catering for up to 9 people.
There is ample parking space for three cars/small boat, also an adjoining garage.
The gardens at the front and back are lawned with flower borders; fully equipped with garden furniture (for those who want a lazy holiday and dare we mention sun tan!!).
At the back of the house the patio leads down into the lower part of the garden where a small lodge, wooden arbour and pond nestles.
There is ample parking space on the driveway for three cars / small boat.
Keys will be left in a secure key holder with a combination, which will be provided once deposit has been taken.
Portinscale boasts a local pub, “The Farmers Arms” which comes highly recommended as well as “The Derwentwater Hotel” and the newly opened “Village Tearoom,” serving up the best English breakfast money can buy.
Portinscale, as you will probably know, is a small village located 1 mile west of Keswick and is ideally situated at the head of Lake Derwentwater and Borrowdale. Its popularity stems from the fact that everything is at hand, namely walking and climbing in Borrowdale. Sailing and windsurfing under supervision on Derwentwater (marinas are a minutes walk away). There are horse riding stables on the road to Keswick and if you are feeling fit, mountain biking are available to hire from Keswick.
Many of our regular visitors start their holiday by locking their cars in the garage and planning their walks from Westbury. There is no better walk in the District for variety than that which takes you down to Nichol End Marina, through the woods and fields along the shore of Derwentwater to Brandleliow and thence to the ever-popular Cat Bells. Go half way up the fell and there is a grassy path that starts you on your way back home. The views over the lake are quite breathtaking and, given a nice day, unforgettable. Pop in the Swinside Inn for refreshments to complete a half days walk.
Westbury is available for booking on a weekly basis only (apart from low season weeks when you can book from 3 nights), with Saturday being the check-in / check-out day (apart from Xmas and New Year periods)
A refundable £150 pre authorisation damage deposit or £25 non refundable waiver is required per stay it will be collected via verifying your booking through our guest portal after booking.
9 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
+ £154 cleaning fee · Select dates for exact price
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Check-in after 16:00 · Check-out before 11:00
No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 9 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.
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Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.
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its in a great location to explore Keswick and also most of the lake district.
Paul and Clare are super hosts and any questions we had they responded almost instantly.
4.0/5
The kitchen had all we needed and more, and we especially liked the sit down/ stand up work station in the centre of the kitchen for meal times.
The showers were spacious with decent height.
The beds had firmish mattresses and no toe boards.
The back garden had a grass area and a good flagged area to enjoy sitting out in and watch loads of butterflies on the budlia bushes, there was a grassed front garden too surrounded by privet bushes.
There was plenty of room for two vehicles on the drive, and the neighbourhood was very quiet.
The views were amazing from all angles.
There was a tiny path to the pub making it only minutes away, and quiet paths all the way to Keswick town centre away from the busy roads.
Paul was quick to respond when the WiFi went offline, and sorted it out with the supplier.
Thank-you for letting us stay at your house
What’s nearby
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Explore the area around PANORAMIC views in the heart of the Lakes, Keswick
Portinscale puts you right on Keswick's doorstep, with the town's pubs and shops around five minutes away — including a flagstone-floored local famous for its Hungarian goulash. Walkers do well here too: Castlerigg Stone Circle is a five-minute drive, and Whinlatter Forest, England's only true mountain forest, is barely further.
Where to eat & drink
Keswick's pubs are only a mile away: one is known for its Hungarian goulash and long welcome for walkers and dogs, while The Wainwright honours the great guidebook author, five minutes from the door.
- Dog & Gun Keswick pub famous for its Hungarian goulash, with flagstone floors and a long welcome for walkers and dogs.
- The Wainwright Pub The Wainwright Pub: A tribute to the legendary Lake District guidebook author Alfred Wainwright.
- The Royal Oak at Keswick Inn on Keswick's Main Street serving pub food all day, among the town's shops and outdoor stores.
- The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas Keswick's Wetherspoon, named after Sir John Bankes, the town-born Chief Justice; all-day food on Bank Street.
- Horse & Farrier Horse & Farrier: A popular base for hikers beginning their ascent of Helvellyn.
Things to do
Castlerigg Stone Circle, one of England's most striking prehistoric monuments, is a five-minute drive, with the hiking and biking trails of Whinlatter Forest just 2.7 miles away. Closer still, the Derwent Pencil Museum and the famous Derwentwater views from Friars Crag both sit within about a mile.
- Whinlatter Forest Whinlatter Forest: England's only true mountain forest, featuring extensive hiking and biking trails.
- Derwent Pencil Museum Derwent Pencil Museum: Home to the world's largest pencil and the graphite mine that started the industry.
- Hope Park Landscaped park between Keswick and Derwentwater with putting, crazy golf and a path to Theatre by the Lake.
- Puzzling Place Puzzling Place: An interactive gallery filled with optical illusions and mind-bending exhibits.
- Castlerigg Stone Circle Castlerigg Stone Circle: One of England's most iconic and visually stunning prehistoric stone circles.
- Surprise View Surprise View: A scenic overlook offering panoramic views of Derwentwater and the surrounding fells.
- Friars Crag Friars Crag: A picturesque spot on Derwentwater's shore famous for its romantic views.
- Lake District National Park Lake District National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its glacial lakes and rugged mountains.
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Lake District Wildlife Park Lake District Wildlife Park: A conservation park featuring a wide variety of exotic animals and birds. Photo by Bushra Alnoman - The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop: Famous for selling traditional gingerbread made from a 19th-century secret recipe.
Experiences
For relaxation or adventure, the Fellside Sauna on the Lingholm Estate is five minutes away, and Honister Slate Mine's Via Ferrata around twenty.
- Keswick Reach Lodge Retreat Lodge holiday park in open countryside north of Keswick, with hot-tub lodges and on-site leisure facilities.
- Honister Slate Mine Honister Slate Mine: Known for its dramatic underground caverns and challenging Via Ferrata climbing routes.
- The Spa at Underscar Spa on the lower slopes of Skiddaw with a pool and treatment rooms, above Keswick and Derwentwater.
- Tonkin Massage Therapies
- Fellside Sauna - Lingholm Estate Fellside Sauna - Lingholm Estate: Offers an authentic Finnish sauna experience with views of the Lake District.
Getting there & essentials
Booths supermarket in Keswick, well stocked with local Cumbrian produce, is barely two minutes' drive, with a Boots pharmacy on Main Street nearby.
- Booths, Keswick Booths, Keswick: An upscale supermarket renowned for stocking high-quality local Cumbrian produce.
- Aspatria Small unstaffed station on the Cumbrian Coast line between Carlisle and Workington.
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- Boots Pharmacy Boots on Keswick's Main Street for prescriptions, blister plasters and other walking-trip essentials.
- Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital Keswick's community hospital, with a minor injuries unit for walking mishaps; the nearest A&E is Carlisle.
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