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.
"The Residence" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Cumbria's quiet, rural village of Cleator lies between Cleator Moor and Egremont, just outside the Lake District National Park. Longlands Lake, a wildlife sanctuary and a great place to see wildflowers and birds, can be found in the vicinity of...
"Caldhu Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. The quaint linear village of Holmrook is situated on the outskirts of the gorgeous Lake District National Park in the rural area of Cumbria, a highly sought-after region. There are all the necessary amenities for a relaxing staycation,...
"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...
"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...
"1 Bed Cottage in Holmrook" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 1 bedroom – 1 double - 1 shower room with WC - Electric hob, oven with grill and fridge with ice box - TV and DVD player - Log...
"2 Bed Apartment in Keswick" is a 2 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and 1 double - 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and...
"1 Cherry Tree Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. This small coastal town of Millom rests on the southern edges of the Lake District National Park. There are castle ruins to discover, as well as a museum of local history with a reconstruction of a drift mine lending a nod to its iron and steel...
"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...
"5 Bed Cottage in Gosforth" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 10 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 5 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 2 double, 2 twin - 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC, 1...
"Highlands Way Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"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...
"Gardeners Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The small hamlet of Waberthwaite is situated on the West Coast of Cumbria within the Lake District National Park, comprising of a scattering of cottages, farm dwellings and a traditional village pub. Waberthwaite enjoys an enviable position...
"Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. A spacious converted farm building featuring galleried landing and four poster bed. Lovely rural retreat for two with views of tranquil moorland.. Ground Floor: Living room: Open Fire Kitchen/dining...
"Birkerthwaire Stable-W41477" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. A single storey converted stable with rustic features and a woodburner, located at the end of a farm track alongside three other charming cottages.. Ground Floor: Living room: Woodburner, Patio...
"Revita" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Spacious three-bedroom home with large garden, modern interiors, and easy access to coast and Lakes.. All on the Ground Floor: Living room: Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden Kitchen/dining...
"Tethera" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. The tiny village of Ennerdale rests among the rolling hills and small farms of pretty Cumbrian countryside, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, just a few miles from the coast. The River Ehen runs through the village, with a stone...
"4 Bed Cottage in Coniston" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 3 king-size, 1 twin - 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC - Electric oven and gas hob,...
"5 Bed Cottage in Ulpha" is a 5 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 5 bedrooms – 2 Super king-size, 2 king-size, 1 twin - 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC and 1...
"4 Bed Apartment in Keswick" is a 4 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog - 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 2 singles - 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC - Kitchen – electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer...
"Ash Gill Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Peacefully situated amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Lake District. You have a lot of wonderful meal options in Torver thanks to the two excellent pubs that are available. It is well-known locally as a starting place for...
"Holly House" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. The West Cumbrian town of Whitehaven is situated on the coast between the sparkling sea and the Lakeland Fells. It was one of the first ‘planned’ towns in England and today can boast almost 250 Listed Georgian buildings and some beautiful parks...
"The Swift" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. St. Bees is an historic seaside village on the west coast of Cumbria with a Norman priory and Elizabethan public school, as well as a shop, post office and old traditional pubs. It's an ideal base for exploring the western Lake District and...
"Coney Garth Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The small village of Beckermet is situated just one mile away from the West Coast and is within close reach to the Lake District National Park. Within the village there are two pubs which serve food and local beers. Explore the Lake District...
"Valley View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
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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.
