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Rock How

Eskdale, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Dog-friendly, character accommodation with enclosed garden
  • Relax in front of the open fire or soak in the free-standing bath
  • Enjoy morning coffee with a view over the Eskdale Valley
Property code: SZ414

Situated in Eskdale Green village, this semi-detached cottage boasts wonderful features from stone-flagged floors, and antique furniture to ornamental fireplaces. Outside, the property’s raised setting offers panoramic views of the Cumbrian countryside. Hop on two wheels or enjoy valley walks right from your doorstep. Travel back in time on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (6.5 miles). Pack a picnic and head for a day by the coast (7.5 miles). Discover Muncaster Castle (6 miles) where you can see birds of prey in flight. Go wild swimming in Wast Water or take on one of Wainwright’s treks and venture to the summit of Illgill Head (6.5 miles) before rewarding your efforts with a delicious pub lunch.

Step up to the front door of this handsome property and into the hallway where there’s space to leave muddy boots. Inside, you’re greeted with sumptuous country-style interiors, decorated in restful blue, green and pink tones. Warm hands by the open fire in the living room and admire the local artwork and grandfather clock before sinking into squishy leather seating after a long hike on the hills. Rustle up delicious family feasts in the well-equipped kitchen which features an electric double oven with ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, counter-top dishwasher and a convenient washing machine. Stay cosy as you gather to eat by the warming electric fire in the dining room. After dinner, enjoy films on the smart TV, or choose from the selection of books and curl up for a good read in the snug armchairs – there’s also a TV with Freeview here, along with a fun football table. Head upstairs, past the large colourful stained-glass window, to find three cosy bedrooms, each with handsome furniture, ample storage; the high ceilings have some sloping areas in keeping with the historic character of the cottage. There’s two king-size bedrooms, both with ornamental fireplaces and a freeview tv, and a twin bedroom with garden views. A large family bathroom with a free-standing claw bath, a separate shower, and WC completes the accommodation.

Outside, there’s a covered seating area where you can also store bikes. Stone steps lead up from the sloping lawn to a raised terrace with garden furniture – perfect for al fresco dining. Relax and listen to birdsong from the neighbouring woods, or enjoy the views over the Eskdale Valley – you can even spot heritage steam trains in the distance. Off-road parking is available on the driveway for two cars (not suitable for low cars); additional parking is available in the village. The garden and driveway are enclosed by double five-bar gates. There’s a pub with food and a shop within half a mile, while the coast is 7 miles away.

 

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 1 family bathroom with a bath, separate shower, WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, counter-top dishwasher, washing machine
  • Open fire (coal and logs provided); electric fire
  • Smart TV in living room; Freeview TV in snug; 1 DVD player
  • Towels are not provided
  • Football table in the snug
  • Enclosed garden with lawned area and raised dining patio
  • Off-road parking available for 2 cars on the driveway. Driveway is short and steep, and not suitable for low cars. Village parking also available (less than half a mile)
  • Bike storage available
  • 2 travel cots and a high chair are provided
  • Pub and shop within half a mile; dog-friendly beach 7.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Chris 4th October 2024

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Lovely cottage, cosy with good location to explore the valleys. Quite old fashioned feel. But The owners need to pay attention to cleanliness esp the shower. It was a bit gross. Some of the kitchen stuff is old and needs to be replaced. The tiny dishwasher isnt worth the space. A bit of love and attention would bring this cottage up.

Reviewed by Jessica 12th July 2024

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Very nice had a wonderful time thank you

Reviewed by Freddy 7th June 2024

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Fantastic location and a very comfortable house.As you told us the slope up the drive is a challenge,especially in the wet.

Reviewed by Caroline 29th March 2024

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The house is in a beautiful position but unfortunately we found the drive impossible to use and get up. The kitchen was old and musty with cupboards unclean. The tiny dishwasher was blocked and un-usable. The place really needs a deep clean and in places refurbishment. The shower was very weak. Whilst we appreciate this is an old character propertyRead more in a remote location, we were on this occasion disappointed. The beds and bedding were clean and very comfortable and the location was amazing. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 22nd December 2023

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We stayed for Xmas & New Year at Rock How & loved it. The house itself is lovely, welcoming and cosy. The beds are super comfy, the kitchen excellently equipped & having Red Squirrels in the back garden was a delight. The location is excellent. There are two pubs within walking distance & 3 more within a short drive. The local shop is a 2 min walk.Read more There are lots of local walks, Giggle Alley being almost on the doorstep, an excellent woodland and wild area to explore, our doggy loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 20th October 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 22nd September 2023

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Very high standard property

Reviewed by Jo 2nd September 2023

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Fantastic place to stay! So homely, quiet location, we had everything we needed to have a very comfortable stay. We got lucky with the weather so we could enjoy having dinner outside every evening enjoying the incredible views!

Reviewed by Simon 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Wendy 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Liz 23rd June 2023

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Fabulous locatiion, gorgeous views, cosy and comfortable house. Perfect for us and the dog.

Reviewed by Nigel 24th March 2023

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Great location with super walks right from the doorstep. Very comfy house with all the amenities to make it a pleasant and hassle free stay. Would recommend for anything from short breaks to longer stays. Definitely on the list for our next holiday in the lakes.

Reviewed by Claire 29th December 2022

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The cottage was beautiful from the outside with amazing views of the mountains. Inside was warm and cosy with logs and coal provided and electric wood burners in the dining room and games room. There was limitless hot water. The beds were comfortable but the pillows were pretty poor, luckily we had brought our own with us. Lots of great walks from Read morethe doorstep and many more within a short drive. Hide

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