Why Beautiful Wasdale is Known as a Place of Extremes - Wasdale is one of the most remote parts of the Lake District, yet thousands make their way here every year to visit this place of extremes where the rugged landscape boasts the widest valley, deepest lake and highest peak in England. A holiday in the Wasdale valley will leave you with life-long memories of unique sights and experiences. Hardy Cumbrian sheep thrive in fields separated by ancient dry stone walls, and the pace of the rural community follows the seasons. Visitors who appreciate period properties with bags of character will love the choice of Wasdale cottages to rent, many of which are tucked away on family-run farms with views that have changed little over the last millennia. Read more
No.2 Roseville - If you would like a cosy and homely stay in the Western Lakes, look no further. No.2 Roseville is a Victorian terraced cottage in the lovely village of Gosforth in the Lake District National Park, close to the beautiful valleys of Eskdale and Wasdale, home to England's highest mountain Scafell Pike, and the amazing, unspoilt beaches of the western coastline. Offering accommodation for up to four guests in a double and a twin room, plus additional infant. It’s a great base for couples, friends and families. I work hard to meet guest needs and make each trip a special one.
In a truly spectacular position with views over Wast Water, this holiday apartment is ideal for lovers of the 'great outdoors' and provides a comfortable retreat from which to explore the Lake District's many attractions. Superb for walkers and those who want to relax amongst stunning Lakeland scenery.
A spacious farmhouse providing holiday accommodation in spectacular Wasdale within the Lake District National Park. An ideal self-catering base from which to explore the quiet Western Fells and lakes, and perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be out and about amongst stunning scenery.
"Cockley Beck Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Broughton-in-Furness is situated in the south western corner of the Lake District and is just six miles from Coniston Water. The village offers a cobbled square, shops and pubs. From Broughton-in-Furness walking and climbing can be enjoyed,...
"3 Bed Cottage in Seatoller" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single - 1 bathroom with shower-over-the bath and WC, 1 separate WC - Electric oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer - Tumble dryer...
"1 Bed Cottage in Coniston" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - Bedrooms – 1 double - Bathrooms– 1 en-suite shower room with WC - Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, and fridge with ice compartment - Enclosed gravelled/decked area with...
"1 Bed Cottage in Coniston" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - Bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Smart TV/DVD, DAB radio, and Bluetooth speaker - Wood burner - logs available to purchase locally - Oven, hob,...
"3 Bed Cottage in High Wray" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a 2’6” twin on request) and 1 twin - 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher...
"Yewdale View Apartment" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"3 Bed Cottage in Boot" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 bunk bedroom with mid-sleeper and high-sleeper (whilst the bunks are adult size, they may be more suited for children), additional pull out bed in the games room...
"2 Bed Cottage in Underskiddaw" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single (additional folding bed available for the single room on request - linen is not provided for the folding bed) - Cottage is comfortable for 2 adults due to the sloped...
"Derwent Haven" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Resting in the North of the Lake District is the bustling town of Keswick, home to superb parks, fabulous shops to rummage, a miniature golf course, the Theatre by the Lake, the pencil museum, fishing and the lake of Derwentwater. The Newlands...
"The Hayloft" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The popular town of Keswick in the the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all , as well as offering miniature golf, excellent parks, the famous Theatre...
"2 Bed Apartment in Wasdale Head" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin - 1 shower room with a WC - Electric fan oven with hob, microwave, under-counter fridge freezer and washer/dryer - The apartment is heated by storage heaters and has...
"3 Bed Cottage in Irton" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 1 twin (zip-and-link which can be made into a king-size on request) - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 1 en-suite - Range-style fan oven with halogen hobs,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Arlecdon" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin - 1 family bathroom with shower and WC - Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, air fryer, coffee pod machine, dishwasher and washing machine. Please note, no...
"1 Bed Cottage in Eskdale" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – 1 double - 1 shower room with WC - Electric hob, oven with grill and fridge with ice box - TV and DVD player - Log burner-effect electric fire in lounge - Parking for 1 car within the...
"Thirlmere Suite" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Ravenglass" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC, 1 shower in double bedroom, outdoor WC (not available during winter months) - Oven with ceramic...
"The Granary" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Hawkshead retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and...
"3 Bed Cottage in Kinniside" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king, 1 double and 1 twin bedroom - 2 bathrooms – 1 bath, handheld shower and WC, 1 with shower over the bath, separate shower cubical and WC - Electric hob and oven, microwave,...
"4 Bed Cottage in Thornthwaite" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 2 twins - 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with shower, family bathroom with bath, 1 separate WC - Range cooker with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher - Utility...
"Watersong" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and...
"Woodloft Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Chapel Stile is a charming little community tucked up in the stunning Lake District National Park. A fantastic hidden gem, the village is situated at the bottom of a magnificent valley, bordered on one side by the River Brathay, surrounded by...
"Troutbeck" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips...
"Dorothy" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the lovely village of Grasmere, probably best known as the home of William Wordsworth, a place he once described as "The most loveliest spot that man hath found". Any visit to Grasmere...
"1 Bed Cottage in Coniston" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 1 king-size bedroom - 1 bathroom with whirlpool bath and shower over bath - Oven and ceramic hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer - Smart TV - Garden with...
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Walking in the Wasdale Valley - The scenery in the Wasdale Valley is incredibly dramatic. As visitors arrive via the single road that leads into the village, they are greeted by the sight of Yewbarrow and Kirk Fell, which are 628 metres and 802 metres above sea level respectively. Pair these behemoths with the plummeting depths of Wastwater, which is England’s deepest lake at 74 metres, and you are about as far removed from the gentle side of Cumbria as you can imagine. This land is rugged and unforgiving, yet immeasurably beautiful.
As the nearest community to England’s highest peak, many visitors come to Wasdale to scale Scafell Pike. This challenging climb is not for the inexperienced climber, but there are plenty of other paths that cater for all abilities. From Wasdale Head, it is possible to reach Yewbarrow via Dore Head and Mossdale Beck, or to Hollow Stones and Mickledore via Lingmell Gill and Brown Tongue. The peaks around here can be covered with snow from as early as November to as late as April.
Climbing in the Wasdale Valley - Visitors who crave more excitement than the beaten path can offer can always climb their way to the top. The Wasdale Valley stakes a claim as being the birthplace of rock climbing in England. The Wasdale Head Inn was a favourite pub for Victorian mountaineers including Walter Parry Haskett Smith, and it is still widely regarded for the atmosphere as much as for the quality of the food.
Wastwater Activities - The fells and mountains are only part of the appeal of staying in Wasdale. Wastwater’s smooth surface beckons with West Lake Adventures providing equipment and tuition for those who want to go canoeing, kayaking, canyoning and paddle-boarding. They also offer guided rock climbing and mountain bike rides. There is a beautiful walk through Low Wood to the lakeshore where there are benches, picnic spots and breathtaking views.
Day Trips from Wasdale - Although Wasdale is away from the well-trodden Lake District tourist route, it does not mean that visitors can’t still explore the national park to their heart’s content. Within easy reach for a day trip are places like Eskdale, which is the closest town and where you can stock up on food for the duration of your stay, as well as the Duddon Valley and the lovely coastal area of Ravenglass. St Bee’s Heritage Coast is a beautiful spot on a sunny day, and Cockermouth is always interesting. Closer to home is St Olaf’s, one of the tiniest churches in England with seats for fewer than 40 worshippers. The name of the church is not the only nod to the Scandinavian settlers that arrived in the valley as the beams are said to be wood salvaged from Viking longboats.
Wasdale is the perfect place for people who want to get up with the sun, spend a full day in pristine surroundings then retire to a cosy seat to enjoy a spectacular night sky with more stars than you could ever hope to count. On the west side of the Lake District, it is close to the coast, with a community of people who recognise and appreciate the unique and beautiful place in which they live.
