Guests say
3 Barf Cottages receives glowing feedback for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and peaceful setting close to Keswick. Guests particularly enjoy the light-filled sunroom, beautiful garden with abundant birdlife, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is praised for being cosy yet roomy, ideal for families or groups. While some mention minor issues such as occasional traffic noise, sticky dining table, or difficulty finding the property, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the cottage as spotlessly clean, immaculately presented, and well maintained. Only one minor mention of a sticky dining table was noted, but this did not detract from the overall high standard.
The location is highly rated for its peacefulness, proximity to Keswick, and access to local walks and a nearby pub. A few guests mention some traffic noise from the A66 and initial difficulty finding the property, but these are minor compared to the overall convenience and setting.
Guests find the cottage very comfortable, with cosy living areas, comfortable beds and sofas, and plenty of space for families or groups. There are a couple of comments about beds being a little uncomfortable for some, but the majority found the accommodation very relaxing.
Facilities are frequently described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, log burner, sunroom, and ample parking. Some minor suggestions for improvement include providing a metal bucket for fire ash and a brush and shovel, but overall, guests felt everything needed was provided.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as milk, biscuits, and flowers on arrival. Please note, while these gestures are mentioned in several reviews, they cannot be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A well placed semi-detached cottage with fell views. A quiet location, close to Derwentwater and only one mile from Keswick town centre..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Woodburner
Dining room: (3 Steps)
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner provided. Travel cot.. Patio with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A stunning end terrace cottage which has been extended, modernised, furnished and equipped to an excellent standard by the owners. 3 Barf Cottages is situated along a small, no thoroughfare lane, in the village of Portinscale. There are several cafes, tea rooms, restaurants and two marinas in this popular lakeside village, which is accessible via a footpath from Keswick, where you will find a wealth of amenities. Much effort and attention to detail has been afforded by the owners to create a cottage oozing with quality and great facilities. There is a fabulous garden room which doubles as the dining room, overlooking the garden to the fells beyond, bathroom and shower room, excellent kitchen, wood burner, wooden floors, parking and Wi-Fi.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for woodburner included, thereafter available locally at cost.
No pets.
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (31)
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Catherine Harrison
We loved our time at 3 Barf Cottages. Fed the birds, ducks and pheasant in the garden. Cottage ideally placed for Keswick only a mile walk away
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Tessa Findley
Great cottage with all amenities you need and a huge variety of birds in the garden including Pheasant . Great location for lots of lovely walks. VERY local pub with great food. Close to Keswick, v short drive or a walk. Would definitely recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Loved staying there.The back conservatory style room is great for sitting in as it is so light.Internet was great.Had everything we needed.Only disappointment is some traffic noise from the A66 which is close by and the reviews I had read never mentioned it.