Powe House Bed & Breakfast - Portinscale

4-star historic bed and breakfast in Portinscale with on-site water sports

Accommodation & Amenities

Powe House offers rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and carpeted floors. Some rooms include patios with mountain views, and the hotel provides a shared lounge and garden for guest use. Free private parking is available on-site, and the building dates from the 18th century.

Location & Surroundings

Powe House Keswick sits 5 km from Derwentwater Lake and 14 km from Buttermere. The Theatre by the Lake is located 3 km away, and Go Ape Whinlatter Forest Park is a short drive from the hotel. Guests can walk to Keswick town centre in roughly 20 minutes via a country path.

On-Site Activities

Powe House Bed & Breakfast Portinscale has water sports facilities on-site for canoeing and other lake activities. Guests can also go fishing and cycling from the hotel, with equipment storage available. The property offers direct access to paths leading to Cat Bells and the northern fells.

Breakfast & Dining

The hotel serves a cooked breakfast with options including full English, fresh fruit, and yogurt. Locally sourced ingredients are used, and cafetiere coffee is offered. A pub serving dinner is located less than two minutes' walk from Powe House.

Outdoor Adventures

Powe House Portinscale is a base for hiking Cat Bells and Skiddaw, both within minutes by car. The hotel provides maps and local advice from the host, Andrew. Guests can also take the Honister Rambler bus from Keswick to access further Wainwright walks.

• Location: 5 km from Derwentwater Lake, Lake District National Park
• Building: 18th-century former residence with character
• Activities: On-site water sports facilities for canoeing
• Rooms: Some rooms with mountain-view patios
• Dining: Superb breakfast with cooked options
• Parking: Free private parking on-site