About this property
Rosthwaite 1.3 miles. Nestled at the foot of Honister Pass, enjoying rural views across Seatoller near Rosthwaite, Cumbria is High Stile, a charming, four-bedroom cottage. Well-positioned within the Lake District National Park, High Stile makes a wonderful base for couples, families or friends looking to explore the delights of the region, ideal for keen walkers and explorers; seven guests and two furry companions are welcomed. Park up and take in your stunning, tranquil surroundings whilst unloading your belongings and making your way to your new abode. Enter through the utility, the perfect place to store your muddy walking boots and coats, before reaching the sleek, well-equipped kitchen, with all expected appliances to ease your stay. Prepare meals to be enjoyed in the dedicated dining room, where you can also plan your itinerary as the wine is poured and conversations flow. Retire to the homely sitting room to unwind, light the woodburning stove, and catch up with your favourite programmes, before sloping off to sleep in one of four well-appointed bedrooms. The first double rests on the ground floor, with close proximity to the ground-floor shower room, whilst the second double has its own en-suite, resting upstairs; a delightful twin and single bedroom can also be found here, serviced by a bathroom. Awaken to a fresh coffee whilst gazing outward across the national park, with the sound of the nearby stream trickling by, before reaching Rosthwaite to stock up on the essentials and to dine out. The area is peppered with beauty spots to explore, with the breath-taking landscape of Galleny Force Waterfall worth a visit, whilst avid hikers and mountain climbers will relish in the chance to summit the likes of Dale Head, Glaramara, and the Great Gable. Travel north to reach Keswick, firstly enjoying the picturesque vistas of Lodore Falls and Derwentwater, where you can also try your hand at some watersports, ahead of touring both Keswick Museum and Derwent Pencil Museum, the ideal opportunity to brush up on your local knowledge. Round off your getaway by heading for Lake Windermere, with the Rydal Cave, Wordsworth Grasmere, and the River Rothay Grasmere Foot Bridge walking trail all recommended to add to your itinerary, followed by tours of Ambleside, Kendal and Bowness-on-Windermere. Take to the countryside at High Stile.
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 up the Borrowdale Valley past Lake Derwentwater is sure to please, and once you arrive in Rosthwaite you will be charmed by the traditional Lakeland cottages. Within driving distance is the town of Keswick, which boasts a number of shops and restaurants, along with miniature golf, parks, the Pencil Museum and the famous Theatre by the Lake. With Derwent Water and Honister Pass close by, the village is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists, and is in a superb location to discover all of the Lake District.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, handheld shower, basin, and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen, Electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasr, wine chiller.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil-fired central heating.
Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Communal outdoor space with bench.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: There is a steep drop down to the neighbouring stream; please supervise children and pets at all times.
Note: There is no private garden.
Note: There are steps in the property; please take care.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
There is a supplement of £10 per dog per stay
Nearby points of interest
- Lodore Falls
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (4)
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Rachel
Easy drive to Keswick and Buttermere. We stayed as four adults, two children and a dog and the house was a good size for us (we didnât watch much TV as we were so busy exploring but if all six had wanted to watch TV it would have been very difficult). The property itself was pretty tired and not the cleanest we have stayed in. The listing says there is a communal outside area and I was very disappointed at how unusable it was as it is basically a picnic bench at the edge of what was a very full car park for all the cottages!
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Eilidh
The cleaners arrived half an hour later with the reason that they were delayed due to car troubles. We were then not able to go into the property until 6pm. This is understandable, but should have been communicated to us earlier in the day so we didnât arrive and then need to wait around. The property was also not cleaned to a high standard, so we then needed to clean the kitchen and dining room. The rest of our stay was great, but we were disappointed by the start. A few things to note that we would have appreciated knowing before booking - the turning into the property is very narrow and the ground is very uneven. Our estate car only just managed. A lower car would not be able to enter it without hitting the ground. There is also not sufficient parking along the lane as the residents from cottages 1-5 all park in the area beside this property (number 6).
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Anneke
Good kitchen, upstairs a bit tired in places but adds to charm. Would be crowded if fully occupied- particularly in sitting room.