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.
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.
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.
"2 Bed Cottage in Ravenglass" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made up as a super-king on request) - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower, and WC - Electric...
"2 Gateside Cottages" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Coniston, near the top of Coniston Water, is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District National Park, giving it a great base for seeing Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere, and Grasmere. On Coniston Old Man,...
"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...
"High Kiln Bank Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 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,...
"The Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nether Wasdale is a small village situated to the west of Wastwater, the deepest lake in Great Britain. The village is well-served with two pubs, one with its own brewery, a farm shop and café selling local produce and ice cream. This area is...
"High Wreah Bolt Hole" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Enjoying a peaceful position within the English county of Cumbria is Cleator Moor, a small town resting just a few miles away from Whitehaven and the coastline. The town plays host to a number of amenities, including a handful of pubs, shops...
"Copper Beech Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Torver sits amidst some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. It’s known locally as a starting point for exploring the local fells and the Duddon Valley and offers a superb base for exploring nearby Hawkshead, Ambleside and...
"Yew Tree Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Torver sits amidst some of the Lake District's most beautiful scenery. It’s known locally as a starting point for exploring the local fells and the Duddon Valley and offers a superb base for exploring nearby Hawkshead, Ambleside and...
"Surprise View" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. The village of Ravenglass is on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is a coastal village, once a regular smuggling base. From Ravenglass it is easy to enjoy the National Park, the Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway, Muncaster Castle and...
"Holly Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. St Bees is a lovely village resting on Cumbria's coastline, around five miles south of Whitehaven. The St Bees Head Heritage Coast presents a beautiful walking area to explore, as does the Lake District National Park lying around a 20-minute...
"Benstead Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Gosforth sits amongst beautiful Lakeland countryside and consists of a scattering of traditional cottages, farm dwellings, and pubs serving good food. The village forges links far back into the history books and proudly...
"Combe Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. This little coastal village on the southern outskirts of the Lake District National Park frames the northern banks of the estuary that leads to the River Duddon. Millom Museum provides a glimpse into its past, with a reproduction of a drift...
"Church How Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Nether Wasdale is a small village situated to the west of Wastwater, the deepest lake in Great Britain. The village is well-served with two pubs, one with its own brewery, a farm shop and café selling local produce and ice cream. This area is...
"2 Bed Cottage in Park Gate" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms: 1 double and 1 twin - Bathroom with bath, separate shower enclosure, and WC - Smart TV in lounge - Open fire - Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washing...
"Hillside" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Cumbria.
"Rose Cottage Coniston" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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...
"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...
"Eden Vale" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Cumbria. Ugley is a small village and civil parish in the non-metropolitan district of Uttlesford in Essex, England. It is about two miles north from Stansted Mountfitchet, and situated between Saffron Walden and Bishop's Stortford. Bishop’s Stortford...
"1 Bed Cottage in Wasdale Head" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – double high quality Cocoon sofa bed with topper (please note, the sofa bed will not be made up for your arrival, but bedding will be provided) - 1 bathroom with shower...
"Ugly Duckling Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. We love the cosy romantic feel of this cute and quirky cottage with its original features, the charm of exposed stone walls and wooden beams, located in the quiet village of Broughton-in-Furness.. Ground Floor:...
"High Stile" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Cumbria. The pretty village of Rosthwaite is situated in the Borrowdale area of the stunning Lake District National Park. The village, surrounded by fells and meadows offers a pub, shop and tea room. You’ll be delighted with the location - just driving...
"1 Bed Apartment in Rosthwaite" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – 1 double - 1 bathroom – shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave and fridge with freezer compartment - Travel cot and highchair available on request - Smart TV in the...
"Beckside Farm" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 9 guests in Cumbria. The northern beaches of the estuary leading to the River Duddon are framed by this small coastal village on the southern outskirts of the Lake District National Park. Millom Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the town's past, with a...
"26 Hycemoor Way" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The coastal town of Millom rests on the southern edges of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Millom is home to a museum, where you can uncover the history of a drift mine and iron and steel works; there is a statue called 'The...
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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.
