High House
Description
General Introduction
Welcome to High House, a 300-year old exquisitely presented Lake District home, nestled on an escarpment high above the river Irt, boasting 8 acres of private woodland and spectacular views of the Eskdale Valley and Fells in rural tranquillity.
The home was awarded and presented with a Gold Award 2009 for excellence by a prestigious holiday company. Fine attention has been made to detail, creating a house that is beautiful throughout.
Nearby is Ravenglass, an ancient Roman sea port where you will find ‘La’al Ratty’ a miniature steam railway that runs 8 miles up the Eskdale Valley. Wastwater Lake (Britain’s favourite view 2007), Scafell Pike England’s tallest mountain and Muncaster Castle and Gardens are within a short Lakeland drive. There are many superb country pubs serving local produce, in the area, the nearest to High House is just an easy 10 minute walk!
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Things To Do
Things To Do
High House: The Surrounding Area
High House is superby located for those looking to get away from it all. There is plenty to do in the area with just a few suggestions listed below.
Wasdale (4 miles)
With England's deepest lake (Wastwater), highest mountain (Scafell), smallest church (St Olafs) and biggest liar, Wasdale is well worth a visit and was voted "Britain's favourite view" in 2007. Click here for more information about Wasdale.
Wastwater with Great Gable & Scafell beyond
Ravenglass (4 miles)
This coastal village has the start of the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway. Muncaster Castle, with its gardens and owl centre is also worth a visit.
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The ravenglass and eskdale railway
Eskdale (4 miles)
Hundreds of walks including England's highest mountain, Scafell pike and Stanley Ghyll waterfall. You can hire bikes from the YHA. Click here for more information about Eskdale.
The Eskdale Valley
Ambleside (32 miles)
From Eskdale is Ambleside, a sometimes hair-raising journey over Hardknott and Wrynose passes (the steepest road in England).
The Roman fort on Hardknott Pass
Whitehaven (15 miles)
Georgian harbour town (and your nearest supermarket - Morrisons and Tesco).
Whitehaven harbour at night
Silecroft Beach (15 miles)
At Silecroft there is five miles of beach. You can also go horse-riding along the beach.
Silecroft Beach
Coniston (24 miles)
Coniston is a lovely village with plenty to do and see - cafes, pubs, shops, walks, Coniston Water with its boats. Click here for further information about Coniston.
The steam gondola at Coniston
Ennerdale (15 miles)
Ennerdale (6 miles away) is famed for being the Lake District's wild lake. You can walk round the bottom of it or venture up on the high fells around it. There is a forest there too which has bike trails through it. Bikes can be hired from the Shepherd's Arms pub in Ennerdale. Click here for further information about Ennerdale.
Ennerdale Water
Cockermouth (23 miles)
Cockermouth, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, is 11 miles away. William Wordsworth's home is worth a visit, as is Jennings Brewery and Museum. Click here for further information about Cockermouth.
The Bitter End at Cockermouth
