Hawse End Cottage

General housekeeping information

Mealtimes

Generally, groups arrive mid-morning with their own packed lunch.  The first meal we provide is at around 5.30pm.  Breakfast is at 8am, lunch is variable depending on programme of activities.  Washing-up after evening meals is undertaken by the visiting group. We always provide washing up after breakfast so you can get out and do some activities! For an outdoor meal ask us about having a BBQ on our patio. Whilst there is a kitchen with seating at the cottage, breakfast and lunch is served in the dining room at Hawse End Centre.

Key Holder and Fire Alarm responsibilities

There are no Cumbria Outdoors staff on site overnight, so visiting staff are responsible for the security of the building and are given a key for the front door.  As part of your induction on arrival you will be shown all the exits, keys, fire alarm procedure and panel and emergency contact numbers.

Wi-Fi

Public Wi-fi is available and the access code will be provided.

Tuck Shop

We have an on-site tuckshop available to use during office hours at Hawse End Centre.  As a guide, items such as pens, highlighters and torches are on sale for £1 - £1.50, notepads £2 and teddy bear key rings £3.50. Chocolate, sweets, and drinks are also available.

Facilities

The cottage has a small kitchen/dining room, seating 16 at a time (extra chairs and tables can be provided), with a domestic-sized cooker, and standard fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a BBQ on the patio (please let us know and bring your own charcoal) and a comfortable lounge with TV.  For an extra charge we provide a heated drying room.  All bedding is provided, but please bring your own towels.  All facilities will be explained in your induction. 

Key Holder and Fire Alarm responsibilities

There are no Cumbria Outdoors staff on site overnight, so visitors are responsible for the security of the building and are given a key for the front door.  As part of your induction on arrival you will be shown all the exits, keys, fire alarm procedure and panel and emergency contact numbers.

Wi-Fi

Public Wi-fi is available and the access code will be provided.

Once you have booked your stay with us we will email you the room plan and a room list so you can designate people to rooms. Some rooms can have extra mattresses on the floor please ask us when booking.

Hawse End Cottage is situated 1.9 miles south of Portinscale on the edge of Derwentwater.

Take the turning off the A66 signposted to Portinscale, just west of the Keswick junction. 

Follow the road through Portinscale continuing for approximately 1.9 miles following the signs for Hawse End Centre, passing Derwentwater Marina and on through the woods past two right hand turnings signposted to Ullock and Stair.

The turning to the centres is signposted on the left, directly opposite a double fronted house set in its own grounds. Follow this drive, passing a large gated driveway on your left. Continue past Hawse End Centre towards the cottage.

There is parking in the grounds for 8 cars

Grid Ref: NY 249 213

Address:  

Hawse End Cottage
Portinscale
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5UE 

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