Riggside in Portinscale | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Riggside

Riggside is a spacious three-storey house in Portinscale, Cumbria. Perfect for groups of up to 8 people, this Lake District retreat offers stunning views of Skiddaw and Borrowdale Valley. The property features an open-plan kitchen/diner with Sky TV, a separate lounge and secure bike storage for active groups.

Located in a quiet hamlet just outside Keswick, you'll enjoy an elevated position away from traffic. The area combines peaceful surroundings with easy access to local amenities. A gentle 10-minute walk takes you into Keswick town centre.

The accommodation includes four bedrooms spread across three floors. On the first floor, you'll find a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double and a twin bedroom. The third floor features a mezzanine twin room. There's a family bathroom with bath and shower over. The ground floor has a well-equipped kitchen-diner plus a separate lounge with electric fire.

Nearby attractions include Derwentwater (0.5 miles, 3 minutes), Theatre by the Lake (1 mile, 5 minutes), Castlerigg Stone Circle (3 miles, 10 minutes) and Jennings Brewery (4 miles, 15 minutes). All offer excellent group activities and experiences.

Riggside gives you the best of both worlds - a peaceful base with quick access to adventures. The large dining table is perfect for group meals and the garden provides outdoor space to relax together.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating with electric fire
✓Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer, dryer, dishwasher, tv with sky and dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair provided (travel cot linen not included)
✓Off-road parking for three cars
✓Secure bike storage
✓Garden patio with seating
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Riggside

Stunning mountain views

Wake up to breathtaking views of Skiddaw and the Borrowdale Valley from this elevated position in peaceful Portinscale.

Perfect for group gatherings

The spacious dining area with large table makes meal times special for families and friends staying together.

Ideal location

Just a 10-minute walk to Keswick town centre with a local pub less than a mile away.

Exceptionally clean

Guests repeatedly mention the spotless condition of the property in their reviews.

Three-floor layout

The clever arrangement of bedrooms across three floors gives groups the perfect balance of togetherness and privacy.

Well-equipped kitchen

Everything you need for preparing and enjoying group meals, with quality appliances throughout.

Getting To Riggside

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Riggside by car, take the A66 to Portinscale. Follow signs for the hamlet and the property is located on an elevated position with views of Skiddaw. You'll have convenient off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Penrith, about 17 miles from the property. From there, you'll need to take a bus or taxi to Portinscale. Local bus services connect Keswick with Portinscale regularly.

Off-road parking for three cars

Penrith station (17 miles)

Easily accessible from the A66

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Derwentwater

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA12 5UU

Theatre by the Lake

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5DJ

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 4TE

Catbells

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA12 5UE

Latrigg

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 4PJ

Skiddaw

Distance: 4 miles

CA12 4PX

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5BX

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.2 miles

CA12 5DJ

Farmers Market (Thursdays)

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5JR

Keswick Launch

Distance: 0.8 miles

CA12 5DJ

Keswick Bus Station

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5AB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5BX

Derwentwater

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA12 5UU

Theatre by the Lake

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5DJ

Castlerigg Stone Circle

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 4TE

Catbells

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA12 5UE

Latrigg

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 4PJ

Skiddaw

Distance: 4 miles

CA12 4PX

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5BX

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.2 miles

CA12 5DJ

Farmers Market (Thursdays)

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5JR

Keswick Launch

Distance: 0.8 miles

CA12 5DJ

Keswick Bus Station

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5AB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5BX

Is Riggside Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the spacious garden for outdoor play. The house includes a travel cot and highchair for younger guests. Nearby Derwentwater offers boat trips and the Keswick Adventure Centre has climbing walls and ghyll scrambling for older kids. Board games and DVDs are available in the house for rainy days.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan kitchen/diner is the heart of Riggside for group stays. The large dining table easily seats eight people for meals and games nights. With its own TV, comfortable seating area and views across to the mountains, this social space allows everyone to cook, eat and relax together without feeling cramped.

Pet Friendly

Riggside does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to keep the accommodation suitable for guests with allergies. If you're looking for pet-friendly accommodation, you'll need to consider alternative options in the Keswick area, where many properties do welcome dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Riggside

Chalet Tearooms & Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5UE

The Lingholm Kitchen

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5TZ

The Farmers Arms

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5RN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Riggside

Is Riggside pet friendly?

Sorry, pets are not allowed at Riggside. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to ensure the accommodation remains suitable for guests with allergies.

How many cars can park at the property?

There is off-road parking for three cars at Riggside. This makes it ideal for groups arriving in multiple vehicles without worrying about street parking.

How far is it to walk into Keswick?

Keswick town centre is approximately a 10-15 minute walk from Riggside. The route is scenic but does involve some hills on the return journey.

Is the property suitable for people with mobility issues?

The property may present challenges for those with mobility issues. The approach to the house is quite steep and the accommodation is arranged over three floors with no ground floor bedrooms.

What entertainment options are available at the property?

Riggside offers Sky TV, DVD player, WiFi, plus a selection of books, maps, magazines and DVDs. The open-plan kitchen/diner also has its own TV for social gatherings.

Are there any extra charges when booking?

A Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 is required when booking Riggside. This is fully refundable after your stay provided the property is left in good condition.

What's the standard arrival day?

The standard arrival day at Riggside is Friday. However, other arrival days may be available upon request depending on availability and season.

Is there outdoor space for relaxing?

Yes, Riggside has a garden with patio area and outdoor seating. The garden is not completely level but offers lovely views and space for outdoor relaxation.

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Riggside Reviews

This was our second stay at Riggside and we can't fault it, it's such a lovely and homely place with amazing panoramic views. It's got all the facilities you need and lovely gardens at the front and back. We've come with extended family both times and it's lovely a spacious for everyone. The attic bedroom is particularly nice and spacious and we slept up here with our toddler due to the amount of space. I would note if you're bringing a young toddler or crawler, there are a lot of fun, climbable stairs with no baby gates so that's good to be aware of. Location is also great as Portinscale is a very nice village to walk around with a couple of cafe options, or Keswick is a 5 minute drive away or 1 mile walk all the way from the house. Overall a really great place to stay that we'd recommend to anyone

Leslie

The Best Sykes Cottage that we have been in

Katherine

This was such a beautiful cottage in an amazing location. The garden space was a real bonus for us in some great weather.

This is such a lovely house in a great location, the views are outstanding. Everything in the house is of good standard and has everything you need for your stay. We did not want to leave this fantastic property one of the best we have stayed at. Very well maintained and clean, including the lovely garden areas. The owner rang us before we came to check we had received directions on how to get their, and was very easy to communicate with. All in all a great place to holiday, even the weather was kind to us. We would not hesitate to come back.

Brenda

We wanted a property that was convenient for Keswick and suitable for a mixed party of family and friends, Riggside was excellent for this. Great parking, quality fixtures and fittings and plenty of room. Fabulous dining table to easily seat us all. Any queries were quickly attended to by the owner. For the less able, the approach to the house is quite steep and the grassed area of the back garden isn't level but nothing spoiled our stay.

Vivienne

A lovely property with the most amazing views, short walk into Keswick and in a quiet location. Very well equipped and comfortable, fresh and smart. Lovely outside space for children. Very nice decor, even dvd's, magazines, books and maps. Everything has been thought of. We had a lovely stay.

Absolutely brilliant place to stay in the Lakes. Only negative was the ceramic hob was not hot enough, so it took 4 times longer for food to cook

Excellent holiday house, perfect for our gathering of old friends. Great location with lovely walks from the door and easy access to the Lake. Highly recommended.

Hannah

We loved our stay here, the house is well equipped for groups of guests which is great. So often places dont have enough chairsseats etc for the amount of people staying but we had everything we needed. Location was ideal as was the pub at the end of the road!

Andrew

Great house. Fantastic views. 20 mins walk into Keswick. Host very helpful. Stayed in quite a few places in Keswick. This one the best. !!!

Hannah

We loved the house. Perfect for our three generations family trip. Clean and well equipped.

A great house in a fantastic location. Brilliant views to the front, especially the main and single bedrooms. Walking out of the front door you immediately feel emersed in the amazing Lake District scenery. Spotlessly clean and welcoming, thank you.

Darren

Fantastic property that was clean , tidy and had everything that we required. Gorgeous views as you would always expect but we loved our stay at Riggside and really enjoyed exploring Portinscale again

Debbie

Beautiful house in a perfect location, lots of space, the only small thing I ... Beautiful house in a perfect location, lots of space, the only small thing I would say is the bath towels were tiny, some good sized bath sheets would be ideal, cant wait to return in the summer

I would highly recommend staying here. Excellent location and the house is superb. Will stay here again.

Spacious, clean and comfortable property in a fantastic location in the Lake District. Would definitely stay again.

Victoria

Lovely property, clean and well maintained, beautiful views, good location only 1015 minutes' walk from the centre of Keswick.

Beautiful views in an elevated trafficfree location in Portinscale but with easy access either by car or on foot to Keswick. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable and we felt that the owners cared about our holiday. The grassy area at the front was a great place for the children to run about and let off steam. We were lucky with the weather and found plenty of things to fill each day, including climbing Cat Bells and cycling along the old rail track to Threlkeld. We would not hesitate to return to this house in the future.

Wonderful house and very well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Situation was perfect for many walks .

George

Lovely property with great views , lovely stroll into town and close to a lovely ... Lovely property with great views , lovely stroll into town and close to a lovely pub, had a great stay and loads of space for 8 of us , cant wait for the next stay

Beautiful house, we have all had a wonderful and relaxing time in the Lake District! We found something suitable for all.

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Riggside, Portinscale

About Riggside

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning mountain views

Perfect for group gatherings

Ideal location

Exceptionally clean

Three-floor layout

Well-equipped kitchen

Getting To Riggside

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Riggside Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Chalet Tearooms & Restaurant

The Lingholm Kitchen

The Farmers Arms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Riggside Reviews