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Roan Wood Cottage

Wasdale Head, Cumbria
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Family friendly
Internet access
Country houses
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At a glance

  • The cottage forms part of an old converted restaurant
  • Relax in the pretty cottage garden and enjoy the scenery
  • Explore this mountaineers’ paradise, with lots of walks nearby
Property code: OC-SZ413

Enjoying a secluded location half a mile from Wast Water, this delightful cottage has been stylishly updated to make a cosy and welcoming holiday home for couples and smaller families eager to explore the western portion of the Lake District. Offering tastefully decorated and beautifully furnished accommodation for four guests, the bright, cheery hideaway also has room for an energetic pup keen to help you discover the mountains, villages and countryside surrounding England's deepest lake. Part of a small group of properties surrounded by stunning scenery, this light and spacious property is a fantastic base for climbers, hikers, walkers and nature spotters.

The pretty garden path leads to the cottage, with a hallway porch providing an ideal spot for leaving coats and cleaning muddy paws before heading through into the inviting open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. The relaxing lounge has a TV, comfortable seating and views towards the Wasdale Screes. There's a charming dining area in one corner, and a stylishly organised kitchen opposite. Upstairs there's a choice of two snug bedrooms: a lovely double with wonderful vistas towards the fells, and a sweet twin room with a picturesque view. The accommodation is rounded off with a refreshing bathroom. Outside, the garden is shared with neighbouring cottages, and off-road parking is available for two cars.

The dramatic Wasdale Valley offers miles of tranquil walks and more rugged hikes for you and your four-pawed companion to attempt. The shores of the serene Wast Water are just over half a mile away, with the peak of Scafell Pike (5.5 miles) looming over the landscape. There are some friendly villages nearby including Wasdale Head (4 miles) and Nether Wasdale (2.5 miles), and dogs are welcome in the gardens at Muncaster Castle (10 miles) and on the trains of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (9.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath, and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, Washer/Dryer
  • Storage heating; ventilation system
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Water system is fresh and filtered from the lake
  • Towels not provided
  • Complex of properties
  • Shared area to the front of the property provides access to all properties on-site
  • Off-road parking is available opposite the cottage for 2 cars
  • Pub 2 miles; shop 4.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nigel 13th June 2026

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The cottage is in a great location for accessing Wasdale Head and there are walks to the surrounding fells from the door. The kitchen is well appointed and the living room comfortable. The communal garden was not very usable - quite small and there was some maintenance work going on with the borders. The mattresses are very uncomfortable, very softRead more and unsupportive - the worst I've experienced over many years of holiday rentals. Although it is in an isolated location it is part of a number of other buildings so there are people passing by throughout the day. It's an OK property but I wouldn't choose to stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Diane 24th May 2026

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Fantastic comfortable cottage from which to take advantage of all that Wasdale has to offer.

Reviewed by Grace 17th May 2026

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This is an outstanding location just minutes from Wast Water and numerous walks from the door. The cottage was warm and comfortable and generally well equipped. Our main gripes are that towels are not supplied - it does state this on the website, but we have never experienced this before so werent looking for it, didnt see it, werent reminded and tRead moreherefore didn't being any! For a cottage at this price we would expect towels as standard. The other annoyance was the neighbours dog which barked each morning, sometimes as early as 6am and continued for some time. The WiFi is pretty erratic too. Despite all this we did enjoy our stay and if you want stupendous walking without driving too far and a comfy bed in a warm house to come back to, this fits the bill. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 3rd April 2026

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Superb cottage. A perfect base for our holiday exploring the surrounding dales and lakes. The cottage was clean and comfortable with enough room for our family of 4 adults.

Reviewed by George 6th January 2026

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Great location in Wasdale surrounded by lakes and hills. The cottage makes a good base for walking.

Reviewed by Fulko 15th August 2025

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Location is perfect. Really really perfect. The supermarket is a bit far away, but groceries are not why you would come here. For me the bed was way too soft. The others had no problem with the bed. The house is very well equipped, except for a dishwasher. We did use the washing machine several times. Your clothes tend too get dirty and sweaty fromRead more long hikes. Wifi sometimes drops to zero. I would definitely recommend this house. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 11th July 2025

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An exceptional location for scenery and walks. The dog loved the lake. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, meal preparation etc.

Reviewed by Cindy 13th June 2025

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The cottage was very comfortable and was a very easy space to live in. When it rained, (and it does rain in the Lakes!) it was easy to sit around and wait for the weather to improve. The parking provided was spacious and very close to the property making it very convenient for transferring luggage. The view outside the front window was absolutely sRead moretunning! We had a wonderful two weeks in the Lakes and would definitely recommend the both the cottage and the location. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 9th May 2025

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We really loved the cottage. It was clean, comfortable and set in the most stunning location with walks straight from the door. Plenty of hot water and was warm and cosy. The negatives were that the WiFi signal is very poor, especially in the evenings and Sally's who were managing the cottage seems to be penny pinching a bit, bring your own towels,Read more no welcome packs any more and only two small end rolls of toilet paper. I'd rather be charged just a bit extra, especially as nearest shop is 7 miles Hide

Reviewed by Ian 29th April 2025

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Reviewed by Kirsty 6th April 2025

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Excellent location and beautiful clean well-equipped cottage for self catering and relaxing in. Couldn't ask for more, a very special place. We will be back - please!

Reviewed by R 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Andrea 6th September 2024

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The location of this property is fantastic. Short walk down to Wastwater and lots of great walks in the hills & mountains. Highly recommend Sawmill cafe at Nether Wasdale. And excellent shop and post office in Eskdale Green.

Reviewed by K 9th August 2024

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It is a lovely cosy cottage with great views, very close to Wastwater We loved our stay and hope to return!

Reviewed by Matthew 12th July 2024

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Perfectly located at Greendale Bridge with views of Whin Rigg from the front room, this cottage is ideal for an escape to the fells. However, the remote location might make it harder for those who require amenities within a short walk but we found that a short drive to Gosforth gave us everything we needed. Otherwise there are plenty of pubs in theRead more valley to choose from. Hide

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