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Idyllic Cottages in West Cumbria

Self caterting cottages in the beautiful hamlet of Boot, Nr. Eskdale

cumbria holiday cottages These attractive cottages are set beside a beautiful 17th century packhorse bridge and the tumbling Whillan Beck in the pretty village of Boot, in the delightful Eskdale valley.

Graded 4* by the English Tourist board and boasting fabulous views they are secluded but not not isolated; in fact they are within stumbling distance of two excellent village pubs and the village shop. Just a few miles away brings you to Eskdale Green, where there is also a Post Office and an organic/local produce store.

Walks literally from the doorstep and for those fabulous english summer days there is a waterfall plunge pool in the village.


  • Sleeps 8/9 - 4 bedrooms
  • Ground floor double bedroom with en-suite
  • Parking 3 cars
  • Satellite TV / Wireless internet
  • Grade II listed barn conversion
  • Awarded English Tourism Council 4* award

    See more photographs and read more about Scafell Cottage

  • Sleeps 2 + 1 + cot (1 bedroom)
  • Ground level cottage
  • Parking 1 car
  • Shared paddock with garden furniture / BBQ / Views
  • Awarded English Tourism Council 4* award

    Wrynose Cottage is ground level accommodation. See more photographs of this fabulous property here.

  • Sleeps 7 (3 beds incl 1 ground floor double)
  • 30ft lounge with baby grand piano
  • Parking 1 car
  • Patio with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Oak beams / exposed woodwork
  • Shared paddock / riverside picnic spot

    See more photographs and check availability of Wastwater cottage

  • Sleeps 2 + 1 + cot (1 bed)
  • Romantic galleried bedroom
  • Open plan with exposed beams
  • 1 car parking
  • Patio with garden furniture
  • Shared paddock and riverside picnic spot

    Hard Knott Cottage enjoys fabulous views of the fells. See more photographs and check availability of Hard Knott Cottage.

  • Sleeps 2
  • Graded 4* by English Tourist board
  • Ground Floor accommodation
  • First floor sitting room with fell and valley views
  • BBQ / Garden / 1 parking

    Read more about this cosy cottage with superb views and check availability Stanley Ghyll Cottage

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 parking
  • BBQ / Garden / Shared paddock and riverside picnic spot
  • Exposed beams and stonework
  • Fabulous views

    This really is a delightful cottage beside the Whillan Beck and the incredibly quaint 17th Century pack-horse bridge. Enjoy walks from the cottage door or just enjoy the lovely fell and waterfall views from the cottage. Read more about this Cumbrian holiday cottage and availability.

    Some of the above cottages have ground floor accommodation and wheelchair access. Please read more about accesibility of these cottages. For more information please enquire directly with the cottage landlord by using the links provided.


    Waberthwaite - Nr. Millom - West Lakes

    Enjoy the contemporary furnishings of this barn conversion. Set in the tranquil village of Waberthwaite these properties make an ideal base for exploring the Western Lakes. Shop 20 yds - Pub 100 yds.

    Damson Cottage

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  • Sleeps 6
  • No Pets / No smoking
  • Parking 4 cars
  • Shared half acre garden
  • Shop 20 yds
  • Unfenced Stream - please supervise children

    Read more about Damson Cottage

  • Orchard Cottage

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  • Sleeps 4
  • No Pets / no smoking
  • Parking 4 cars
  • Shared half acre garden
  • Shop 20 yds
  • Unfenced Stream - please supervise children

    Read more about Orchard Cottage


  • Eskdale Estate

    • * Sleeps 6-8 : No Pets
    • * Cot / Highchair Available
    • * Shared use of 1700-acre partial landscaped and natural unspoilt woodland with golf course, lake and river (toddlers beware!)
    • * Fly fishing / Golf both by arrangement additional cost
    • * Cycle store
    Set in an idyllic corner of Cumbria this contemporary furnished cottage is ideal for Golf enthusiasts, anglers and ramblers alike. Read Guest Reviews and check availability of High Eskholme


    • * Sleeps 6 - 8 : Cot /Highchair avail
    • * No Pets
    • * Woodburning Stove
    • * Shops and Pubs 2 miles
    Unwind. Enjoy the fabulous attention to detail. Close to fishing and golf this property is an excellent opportunity to get away from it all and explore the southern Lake District. Read Guest Reviews and check availability for Eskholme Lodge

    Ravenglass - Eskdale

  • Sleeps 5/6 (highchair avail)
  • No smoking / no pets
  • Open Fire and Woodburning Stove
  • Parking 2 cars
  • Lawned garden with terrace, patio and furniture

    Owner's note: 3 steps to cottage entrance - 5 steps to garden Set in this beautiful area of Cumbria, overlooking the golf course in the Esk Valley Yew Tree Cottage is just two miles from Ravenglass, renown for its narrow gauge steam railway.

    See further photographs and read more details of Yew Tree Cottage.


    Birkerthwaite - Birkermoor - Eskdale

    Three miles from the shops and pubs, with fabulous views over Scafell and the Eskdale Valley these two farm cottages are perfect for those who want to be off the beaten track and away from the crowds. Access is via a gated, unmade, road.
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  • Sleeps 6
  • Cot / Highchair Available
  • Pets Welcome
  • Woodburning Stove

    Read further details and Guest Reviews of Ganny House

  • Shops and Pubs 3 miles
  • Sleeps 2
  • Pets Welcome
  • Woodburning Stove

    Read further details and Guest Reviews of Ganny Cottage


  • Holmbrook - Nr. Wasdale

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    High House

  • Sleeps 6 (Travel cot and high chair available)
  • Pets welcome
  • Wood burning stove
  • Shared 8½ acres of owners' private woodland
  • Secluded Garden : Decking : garden furniture : BBQ
  • Parking 4 cars
  • Shops 2 mile : Pub ½mile

    This 300 year old detached cottage has fabulous views for you to soak up the tranquility of the Western Lake District. This cottage is very well laid out - I wasn't able to show all the photographs (see more here) particularly don't miss the kitchen and bathroom and how pretty it looks from the outside. Check availability of High House.


    Lamplugh

  • Sleeps 4 - 5 (no pets)
  • Parking 2 cars / cycle store
  • Woodburning Stove
  • Garden with furniture
  • Indoor Pool / Gym (shared use with owner : more info here)
  • Open stone spiral staircase (see photo here)
  • Shops 3 miles : Pub ½mile
  • Cockermouth 7 miles : Keswick 12 miles

    Rural 17th Century cottage attached to owner's property with open views acroos moors to the fells. The property has an open stone spiral saircase - please check owners' photographs for suitability. The cottage has use of the shared Pool and Gym check further details and availaiblity of Lowleys Cottage.

    Please ensure that you check all details directly with the cottage lease company prior to booking.
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