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.
"Toffee Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Toffee Cottage is a beautiful cottage located in the magnificent Langdale valley, with glorious views over the Lake District Fells. Sleeping 4 people in 2 bedrooms, this recently renovated cottage provides a light and airy home with all the...
"1 Bed Lodge in Ennerdale Bridge" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom (limited head space and accessed via ladder) - 1 bathroom – shower and WC - Gas oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave - Smart TV in...
"3 Bed Cottage in 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...
"2 Bed Cottage in Grasmere" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 2 double bedrooms - 2 en-suite shower rooms - Gas hob, electric oven, integrated fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, wine cooler and Nespresso...
"Wisteria" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Grasmere, in the Lake District National Park, was William Wordsworth's home, which he called "the loveliest spot man has found." The Wilson family has made gingerbread in Grasmere for over 60 years. The village has shops, pubs, a 13th-century...
"2 Bed Cottage in Skelwith Fold" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin - 1 bathroom with shower cubicle and WC - Electric oven with induction hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer TV in lounge - Washing machine and tumble dryer - Wi-Fi...
"1 Bed Cottage in Keswick" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 double bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice section, and washer/dryer - TV - Garden on several levels...
"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...
"Little Stone Howe" 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...
"Gable View" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 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...
"Gable End" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Coniston Water, one of the most imposing and beautiful English Lakes, is situated to the west of Lake Windermere. To the northern end of the lake, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake...
"Hannakin Barn" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The picturesque village of Hawkshead still 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...
"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...
"Afton View" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside with its numerous shops 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...
"Alice's Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. In Hawkshead there are inns, tea shops, guest houses and shops, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. William Wordsworth attended the Old Grammar School which you can visit. Newby Bridge is 10 miles away and offers the Aquarium of the Lakes...
"Kirkstone Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, situated in the South Lakeland area. The village is famous for being the place poet William Wordsworth was educated and Beatrix Potter lived nearby. Most of the land in the village is...
"Long Crag Annexe" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming...
"The Honey Loft" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The tourist hub of the northern Lake District is the well-known town of Keswick, which has a lot to offer travellers at any time of year. The town offers a wide variety of stores and eateries to suit every taste, as well as miniature golf,...
"1 Bed Apartment in Keswick" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – king-size - 1 bathroom – en-suite with shower and WC - Fridge, freezer, electric hob, oven, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher - Wood...
"Prospect Cottage Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, England, situated at the head of Lake Windermere where you can get involved with an abundance of watersporting opportunities. Discover a wide-range of independent shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants for all...
"1 Bed Apartment in Ambleside" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 bedroom – double - 1 shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave - Washer/dryer in shared room (coin metre operated) -...
"Prospect Cottage Loft" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Ambleside is a town in the heart of the Lake District, Cumbria. Resting to the north of the famous Lake Windermere, here you can get involved with a variety of watersporting opportunities, including fishing and sailing. Literary lovers will...
"Kirkland Howe Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. EPC Rating: Band E
"1 Bed Cottage in Ennerdale Bridge" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Additional information and rulesNo dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite with walk-in shower and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave - Smart...
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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.
