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.
"Derwent Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Cosy traditional lodge with one double and one twin. This quaint lodge consists of family bathroom with shower, and an open plan kitchen with breakfast bar and living area, with doors leading out to verandah. Outdoor hot tub. Images are...
"Windermere Lodge" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Spacious lodge with one king-size double with en suite shower, one twin and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area leading onto balcony. Dishwasher. Outdoor hot tub. Pets in specific lodges only. Images are...
"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...
"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...
"Hillside" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 guests in Cumbria. Broughton-in-Furness is located in the south west Lake District, home to shops and pubs and within easy reach of Coniston Water. The Duddon Valley provides great scenery and walking and is within easy reach of lakes and moorland.
"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...
"Oak Tree Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Frizington is a small rural village in Cumbria on the western edge of the Lake District National Park. The village is known for its lovely 18th century church and it's tasty fish and chip shop. Frizington was historically a collection of farms...
"Helvellyn Lodge" is a 2 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Very comfortable lodge with one double and one twin. Bath with overhead shower and separate shower room with sauna. Dishwasher. Open plan lounge/kitchen/dining area leading onto terrace with outdoor hot tub. Images are representative and may...
"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...
"Irt Cottage" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Gosforth is a modest village resting within the Lakeland countryside in Cumbria. The traditional village is home not only to the tallest and oldest Viking Cross in England, but also provides a local shop and a pub for all of your self-catering...
"The Anvil" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Dating back to the 11th century, Broughton-in-Furness is situated in the south western corner of the Lake District and is just six miles from Coniston Water. There is much to please the visitor such as a pretty, cobbled square complete with a...
"5 Bed Cottage in St. Bees" 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, 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk bedroom - 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC,...
"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...
"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...
"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...
"1 Park Nook Close" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The hamlet of Waberthwaite is on the West Coast of Cumbria in the Lake District National Park, comprising of a scattering of cottages, farm dwellings and a pub. Waberthwaite enjoys a position amidst countryside and is situated close to beaches,...
"Coney Garth Retreat" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Beckermet is located just one mile from the West Coast and sits amongst Lakeland countryside. Relatively unknown to many Lakeland visitors, this area offers easy access to the towering peaks of Scafell Pike - England's highest peak, as well as...
"Sycamore Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 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...
"Sand Martin" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 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...
"10 Keekle Terrace" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 7 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...
"Rawfell" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 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...
"Gatesgarth" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Located 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. Within easy reach Hawkshead, Ambleside,...
"2 Bed Cottage in Rowrah" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage 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 double, 1 twin - 1 ground-floor bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/...
"Ennerdale Edge" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 8 guests in Cumbria. Cleator is a peaceful rural village resting on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, between the towns of Cleator Moor and Egremont in Cumbria. The village is known for being close to the former Longlands iron ore mine, where...
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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.
