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High Holme

Nether Wasdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Fabulous accommodation, with a variety of bedrooms and a games room
  • Enjoy a soak in the hot tub with fantastic views towards the Wasdale Screes after a busy day
  • Tackle Scafell Pike, Scafell and Great Gable, all stunning walks from the valley floor
Property code: SZ248

The perfect escape for family or friends looking to explore the Lake District, this area is a haven for walking and cycling, and has some lovely pubs within 100 metres.

Enjoying an elevated position overlooking the peaceful hamlet of Nether Wasdale in the dramatic Wasdale Valley, this cottage provides accommodation for ten people. There are outstanding views from the large living room windows towards the famous Wasdale screes, and it is ideally located for exploring some of England's highest and most rugged mountain scenery.

There are two excellent pubs within a minute's walk from the property, one of which has its own microbrewery. There is also a riverside cafe and farm shop only a 5-minute walk away. Wastwater, England's deepest lake, is only a couple of miles away, as is the view along the lake towards the mountains of Great Gable, Yewbarrow and Scafell, which was voted as Britain's best on TV a few years ago.

Just a 10-minute drive away at the head of the valley is a famous inn, as well as England's highest mountain Scafell Pike and its smallest church, St Olaf's. For daily provisions there is a well-stocked village store three miles away in the village of Gosforth.

Steps lead to the front door with an entrance hallway which opens out to the open-plan sitting room and dining room. This is a splendid room with large windows giving excellent views over the garden towards the Wasdale screes, and there is also a SkyTV with DVD. Wasdale is the perfect place to see the brightest of stars at night – a telescope is provided to take advantage of this.

The kitchen overlooks the same aspect as the sitting room and offers similarly excellent views. It is fully equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, under the counter fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher and plenty of storage space. There is an additional full-size fridge/freezer in small pantry adjoining the kitchen. The washing machine and tumble dryer are tucked away under the stairs in the lower hallway.

The kitchen also provides access to the lower ground floor to the twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, with WC. There is also an additional shower room with WC. The games room on this floor has Sky TV, a second TV, a Playstation 4, pool table, darts board, jigsaw table and comfy seating.

On the upper ground floor are further bedrooms - one with king-size bed, one double, a single and a family room which has double bed and an additional single bed. The family bathroom is also on this floor and has a bath with separate walk in shower and WC. All of the bedrooms have TVs all connected to Sky. Three of the TVs also have built in DVD players.

The gardens are extensive and have several sections to them. The hot tub has fantastic views to the Wasdale fells, there is garden furniture for al fresco dining, a lower lawn is a great place to play football and there is a secret bamboo garden too!

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 single, 1 twin, 1 family room with 1 double and 1 single.
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Pantry with fridge/freezer
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer under the stairs
  • Games room with Sky TV, a second TV, PlayStation 4 pool table, dart board and a jigsaw table
  • Hot tub - please note that this takes several hours to get to temperature as the water is changed between all guests, therefore it may not quite be at temperature on your arrival
  • Air conditioning in the upper house
  • Extensive, lawned gardens with patio area, garden furniture plus secret bamboo garden
  • Plenty of off-road parking on the driveway
  • Pubs 100 metres, café and farm shop walking distance, further shops 3 miles, and beach 7.5 miles
  • Please note that High Holme has both internal and external stairs, as well as a single step in the main living area
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £50. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property is personally managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 15th March 2024

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Amazing stay . Place really clean plenty of amenities and most amazing views Everything we needed for Luvly break

Reviewed by Michelle 12th January 2024

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The cottage is fabulous for families coming together plenty of space and beautiful setting.. for us I think it was quiet secluded. Loved having the pub so close for food. Good value for money. Views are amazing

Reviewed by Clare 29th December 2023

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A lovely stay at High Holme. Plenty of room for 7 and a dog. So quiet with stunning views.. The house itself was very comfortable. The bedrooms were a bit dated . The bathrooms and kitchen were modern and well equipped . Comfy beds and clean bedding. Heating was strange but plenty of plug in heaters to use. It had everything we needed. welcome goodRead moreies were a nice touch. Couldnt use the garden as it was flooded but the hot tub was great . Games room was great for the kids and drying wet clothes Hide

Reviewed by Susan 1st December 2023

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Perfect stay in a perfect location enjoyed by all the party. High Holme certainly didnt disappoint. Will be recommending to friends.

Reviewed by Nazir 24th November 2023

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Reviewed by Cheryl 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Jackie 11th August 2023

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We had an amazing holiday at High Holme. The house was equipped with everything you needed and the views were stunning. The rooms were a good size and accommodated 8 of us with 2 dogs. The Hot Tub and games room were an added bonus and well used by us. The pub and the shop were very near to walk to and it was well placed for lovely walks and visitiRead moreng local attractions. Due to the weather we couldn't make use of the telescope much however it was a lovely touch. A great place I highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Bryn 4th August 2023

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Fantastic location. Nether Wasdale is a special hamlet in a special valley. The house has a wonderful elevated place with views over to Ill Gill. In hot weather we found it overly warm as only a few windows can be opened and I also felt, for the cost, it could do with a lick of paint and carpet clean. The garden is something of a safe haven for botRead moreh children and dogs and lots of time was spent in the hot tub. Please note that The Screes pub has not reopened since Covid. Hide

Reviewed by Georgette 9th June 2023

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Absolutely great property, it has everything you could need. From cooking facilities, bbq, fire pit, to games and activities for both kids and adults. The hot tub was ready to go when we got there, and it was great to have sky for the sports lovers! The location is fantastic, with the pub a 2mins walk, scarfell pike, the beach and the lake. Small mRead moreinor being a gap in the fence line behind the bamboo garden and our escape artist of a dog found it. However, would definitely go back. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsey 26th May 2023

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What a fantastic week the 9 of us had. The accommodation was excellent. . It catered for us all, 2.5 years up to 79years. The lower garden was a great place for the little ones to run around and the secret bamboo garden was exploring fun for them. The friendly phone call from the owner on arrival showed care that we were happy with everything. It wRead moreas so good, weve booked for next year. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 19th May 2023

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High Holme was a delight to stay at. Stunning views from the huge windows and literally 2 minutes walk down the road to the pub. House is very comfortable and well equipped - large garden, hot tub and games room were a hit with the teenagers. Quieter, slower area of the Lake District that wed love to return to.

Reviewed by Derek 24th March 2023

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A beautiful setting, gorgeous gardens, views and a great hot tub! Perfect cottage for a big family celebration.

Reviewed by Lee 3rd March 2023

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One of the best most beautiful cottages I have ever stayed in . Had absolutely everything. Everything you needed to know was in the red book . All round fantastic stay many thanks Lee

Reviewed by Gillian 6th January 2023

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Amazing, value for money, the owner calls and makes sure you're OK. 5 star experience

Reviewed by Clare 19th December 2022

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The location is idyllic and the house easily accommodates 10 people. The festive touches were very much appreciated too. Hot tub is great after an arduous day's hiking and the big kitchen makes feeding the family very easy. Some of the plumbing has a bit of a mind of its own which was probably the only downside

Reviewed by James 29th November 2022

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Reviewed by Jacqueline 11th November 2022

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Beautiful house with everyone catered for . There was 10 of us ranging from 17 month to 60 year old (6 adults 5 children). Games room and hot tub was a big hit . Comfy beds, easy parking , local walks . Perfect long weekend. Thankyou for helping making great family memories for a 60 th birthday.

Reviewed by Sue 4th November 2022

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Loved the cottage! Masses of room for a family gathering. We stayed over the weekend of 5 November 2022 and there were 6 adults and three under fives so there was plenty of rooms for us. We were able to take our dog too which was an added bonus. The house is extremely well equipped. The gardens are lovely and it was nice to spend a few hours in theRead more hot tub when it had stopped raining! Location fab as there are two pubs a spit away albeit only one was open. Beautiful location! Would recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 28th October 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 15th July 2022

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The perfect place for a family celebration. The accommodation is well equipped, the garden is lovely and the views amazing!

Reviewed by Susan 1st July 2022

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This was an ideal location for a family get together, with lovely scenery & walking opportunities. The bedrooms were comfortable. The lounge was large enough to sit us all comfortably. The kitchen was clean & well equipped. We didn't use the games room, because we were blessed with lovely weather, but it looked good. The hot tub was glorious. The fRead morelat garden was ideal for outside games, with games & deckchairs & a BBQ in the shed. Cafe's and pubs, an easy stroll away were real bonus. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 20th May 2022

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Lovely property, beautiful setting. Cleaning not to a high standard.

Reviewed by ROGER 8th April 2022

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Location is ideal for outdoor activities, and being on the quieter unspoilt part of the Lake District makes this house an ideal holiday location. The house was perfect for our family get together and the layout of the house, large garden and the hot tub meant that all three generations were catered for. The location of the pubs in the village was tRead morehe icing on the cake. Hide

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