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Forge Cottage - Eskdale

Eskdale, near Holmrook, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Newly renovated luxurious cottage with spectacular views
  • Large garden with plenty of space, including a lawn and patio
  • Ideal for exploring the Western Lakes, walking beside Wastwater and climbing Scafell Pike
Property code: OC-87247

Situated on the outskirts of Eskdale, this newly renovated cottage is perfect for a couples’ retreat with everything you need nearby. The quaint village of Eskdale Green is only a stone's throw away and is a lovely walk. In the village is the local shop and pub which showcase the traditional and local side of the lakes. Plenty of walks are available straight from your door or if you are an avid walker, head along to the world-famous Scafell Pike or Wasdale Head. 7 miles away is the western coastline with sandy beaches, ideal for a family day out or head to Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, which is only half a mile away.

Through the front door, you are straight into the kitchen which has been tastefully designed with ease of cooking in mind. First off is the main kitchen with all you need including an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a dining area with a rustic oak dining table and chairs. Up one step and you’re into the utility room with its washing machine, boot dryer and hanging area. Up the flight of stairs, we have the rest of this lovely cottage starting with the lounge which is the hub of the house. There are amazing views over the valley which stretch far beyond on those summer days. Here we have a three-seater sofa, open fire and smart TV, perfect for a romantic night with a movie. Along the hallway, we have the master bedroom with a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request) and finally, there is the shower room with shower and WC.

The garden, across the road, is fully enclosed and has a lawn area and patio. Please note this is an access road to the village and therefore can become busy during peak periods. The garden is perfect for a romantic meal or a glass of wine and enjoying those amazing views. There is private parking for one car. This property has a private spring water supply.

  • 1 bedroom – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request)
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Open fire (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed garden with seating and lawned area
  • Regret no children or babies, Adults only, maximum occupancy of 2
  • Private on-site parking for one car
  • Shop 1 mile and pub 0.5 miles
  • Private spring water supply
  • Please note: Access to the garden is across from the property - this is an access road to the village and therefore can become busy during peak periods
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

 

 

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by James 1st June 2026

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A lovely terraced cottage for two (+ a dog...) Super location, very friendly hosts, clean house, nice view Large bedroom/bed. Great tv/living area. Loved playing with the wood burner. Thank you - 6 super days.

Reviewed by Sean 11th May 2026

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We stayed at Forge Cottage for a week at the end of April. The cottage was well equipped and plenty of space for a couple and a four legged friend. Bedroom had a super king size bed with plenty of space around it. Bathroom had a large shower cubicle and was great. All together a lovely cottage and we would happily recommend to otherRead mores and stay again. Hide

Reviewed by James 20th April 2026

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Reviewed by Kevin 27th February 2026

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Great place in a lovely location. Quiet and relaxing.

Reviewed by Martyn 14th February 2026

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Great cottage. Great hosts. Great location. Great value. Will return....

Reviewed by Sarah 2nd January 2026

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Such a great weekend in forge cottage. Super clean and very well equipped with everything you could need. Very dog friendly. The log fire was so cosy in winter. Big comfy bed and lovely fresh towels. The location is just beautiful! So many walks from the door. Very friendly and helpful owners! Would highly recommend to anyone thinking of booking

Reviewed by Jane 17th December 2025

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A lovely cottage - HUGE lovely sitting room and bedroom - (very unusual find for a one bedroom cottage). Its on the doorstep of beautiful walks and a pub a very short distance away. Stunning location. The most comfortable bed we've slept in ever - really! Beautifully clean and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Simon 4th November 2025

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Fantastic cottage refurbished to a very high standard, lovely walks on your doorstep. This place wants for nothing. The owners are super helpful and made our stay very enjoyable

Reviewed by Sharon 26th September 2025

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Very clean - first time we haven't felt a need to wash crockery and cutlery prior to use! Hosts could not have been more welcoming or helpful. Highlight of our week was seeing the red squirrels, even in the garden. The location is quite remote from lake district popular spots but the peace and quiet suited us.

Reviewed by Gary 19th September 2025

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The cottage is in great location with walks on the doorstep - very comfortable with everything you need for a holiday. The location is truly special cottage is just by the Eskdale Trail where you can walk for miles with great views I even spotted two red squirrels playing on a nearby wall my first ever siting I would highly recommend the cottage.

Reviewed by Steven 22nd August 2025

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We had a lovely week in the cottage, it was very clean and well equipped with everything you needed, the extra touches with dog bowls, dog bed, treats and towels were great. The cottage has a lovely gated garden across the road of which we sat in an every day enjoying a coffee and the lovely views whilst letting our dog have a run around. There is Read moreno street lighting along the road so i would advise like others have said to take a torch if youre going to let the dog out before bed. Hide

Reviewed by Katrina 25th July 2025

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Great cottage with the Esk Trail on your doorstep. Well equipped if you want to eat in or theres a pub a short walk up the road .

Reviewed by Robert 19th July 2025

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Stayed for 6 days and could have extended for weeks. Amazing location, right next to multiple trails. You can walk 5 minutes along a quiet road to get to a swimming location and a further 5 minutes to a great pub. The property is beautiful, spacious and comfortable. The kitchen is well decked out, the living room has a wood burner and you could easRead moreily chill in there for hours. Would definitely recommend this cottage to anybody looking to escape to some peace. The owners are lovely as an bonus! Hide

Reviewed by Phil 4th July 2025

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The cottage is in a beautiful and quiet location with lots of walks available from the door. The cottage has everything needed for a self catering holiday and is spotlessly clean. The hosts Zoe and Dave live next door and were very helpful. There are also numerous good pubs within a couple of miles, we particularly enjoyed great food at the Bower HRead moreouse Inn. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 6th June 2025

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Great cottage. Great location. Lovely people. Highly recomended

Reviewed by Bradley 9th May 2025

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The cottage was better than expected. Very clean, comfortable and homely. If youre into walking, nature and getting out in the open, this cottage is perfect.

Reviewed by Jennifer 11th April 2025

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Loved our stay in this beautiful and quiet valley in the lakes. Great walking from the door or a short drive away. Forge cottage is extremely comfortable and would return. Enjoyed making use of the garden in the evening.

Reviewed by Wilson 24th March 2025

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This cottage is fantastic. We really enjoyed staying here for our break with our wee dog. The local pubs and walks were brilliant. The cottage was fantastic. My advice is to ensure you take a torch for your late night walk with your dog. The darkness is so intense you can literally see every star in the sky which is brilliant. Many thanks for a verRead morey enjoyable stay. Hide

Reviewed by Maris 14th March 2025

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Lovely cottage, spacious, warm and very comfortable. Great views with roe deer and red squirrels. Lots of walks from the door and a short drive to the most challenging hills. Seascale has a big beach to exhaust the dog an ice cream shop and a well stocked coop. Would also recommend Muncaster gardens in the spring. This cottage was a great base to eRead morexplore a very beautiful but peaceful part of the Lake District Hide

Reviewed by Kirsteen 3rd February 2025

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We had a great few days at Forge Cottage. The bedroom was beautifully decorated and the bed so comfy. It was lovely to have the log burner on in the evenings after a long walk There are so many walks in the area and many directly from the cottage. The enclosed garden was great for our dog to run around. We walked to the Bower Inn in the evening . TRead morehere is also a pub 5 minutes walk away. Thanks to Zoe and Dave who were very responsive and helpful when needed. We highly recommend Forge Cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 13th January 2025

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Great wee cottage for two for a short break. Cottage right on roadside and no double glazing so traffic noise is quite apparent but there is no traffic overnight so doesn't disturb sleep. Bed is super comfy and bedroom big. Hot water boiler/cylinder housed near bed so can be noisy when heating is on but didn't bother us as early risers. Cottage in Read morea great location for walks from the door or a 5 min drive in car can take you to many more. Kitchen well equipped and appliances east to use. Hide

Reviewed by Matthew 6th January 2025

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We stayed at forge cottage for 4 nights in January. The cottage was amazing. Location, cleanliness, facilities were all fantastic. Many walks available straight from the doorstep, but also numerous others a short drive away. The owners were very helpful in providing additional information. We would happily stay again.

Reviewed by Brian 15th December 2024

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We had a 5 day late getaway to get a break before Christmas. It is on two levels with the kitchen, dining room and utility room on the ground floor and the living room, bedroom and bathroom on the upper floor. It was clean and tidy with everything needed for our stay. We met Zoe and Dave who live nextdoor and are very helpful if needed but definiteRead morely not in your face owners. The location is good with the Esk trail on the doorstep. The living room is comfortable and the bedroom/bed is huge. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 4th October 2024

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We had a lovely week at forge cottage, it was clean, comfortable, spacious and very well equipped with everything you need for your stay! The location was perfect with lots of walks right from the door in every direction and plenty of pubs to chose from for an evening meal. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Catherine 13th September 2024

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the lake district. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and the owners Dave and Zoe were very friendly and helpful. There are lots of lovely walks and good pubs nearby. We had a wonderful week with our dog. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Nicky 6th September 2024

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Forge Cottage is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean. Its like home from home, you have everything you need. Zoe and Mike are there if you need them for advice on where to walk/visit but leave you alone to enjoy your holiday. There are many lovely walks on the doorstep and you can drive to visit neighbouring places easily. A visit to The BooRead moret Inn is a must and The Bowers is nearly as good with tasty food. Would definitely return to Forge Cottage if we visit that part of the Lakes again. Hide

Reviewed by Vlare 23rd August 2024

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Great place to stay with everything you need for a relaxing break. Huge comfy bed and great shower.

Reviewed by Kathleen 16th August 2024

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A beautiful location with plenty of walks. The cottage is extremely comfortable and well equipped including a shoe dryer!! The hosts, Zoe and Dave, are really helpful. We hope to return someday for another holiday.

Reviewed by Amanda 9th August 2024

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Lovely little place to stay & relax

Reviewed by Katie 2nd August 2024

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A fantastic cottage in a great location. The cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The hosts were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Beth 19th July 2024

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What a wonderful week we had at forge cottage. There are no negatives to say about the cottage - everything was perfect. Very clean, kitchen had everything you needed to cook a meal, the utility room was handy and the boot drier was amazing after a day in the fells to dry off your boots. The owners of the cottage are really friendly and will alwaysRead more provide advice for walks nearby. Definitley would recommend staying at forge cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 12th July 2024

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Lovely cosy but spacious cottage in great part of Western Lake District close to Scafell Pike and Wastwater. We had a great week with some great walks all of which were close to the cottage. The cottage was clean with the most comfortable bed! Loved the garden for a relaxing drink in the evening and watching the red squirrel. Would highly recommendRead more and many thanks to Zoe and Dave. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 5th July 2024

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Comfortable, stylish and scenic cottage. Rural location, but great walks from the door and nearby.

Reviewed by Gary 28th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage in fabulous location. Cottage very well equipped they have thought of everything ,very comfortable, clean and warm. There are multiple walks directly from the doorstep. The owners live next door if you need any information at all. Excellent communication prior to our stay by the owners suppling local information and any contact deRead moretails you may need. Loved it and highly recommend anyone thinking of staying. Hide

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