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Scale End

Eskdale, near Holmrook, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A luxurious adults only cottage in the beautiful Eskdale Valley
  • Enjoying an elevated position with glorious views of the surrounding countryside
  • Overlooks the La'al Ratty steam railway – spot the train as it travels up the valley
Property code: OC-SZ432

Nestled in the picturesque Eskdale Valley, this stylish and elegant holiday home proves that you don’t need to forgo luxury when travelling with your canine chums. With flexible accommodation for six adults and a warm welcome for two beloved pups, this delightful property is ideal for couples and groups of friends who love the great outdoors. With a multitude of walks from your front door and a stop on the dog-friendly La’al Ratty steam railway around 100 metres away, you can sniff out new adventures every day.

Lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, this wonderful cottage has a sophisticated, neutral colour scheme with plenty of contemporary comforts and thoughtfully chosen furniture. Perch on the window seat in the light-filled lounge to gaze over to Birker Fell, then cosy up in the evening with the pups snoozing in front of the wood burner. The open-plan kitchen and dining room is warm and welcoming. Cook up a storm on the range-style oven, then wine and dine in style at the elegant dining table, patio doors open on warm days or wood burner lit for extra warmth. Sip your morning coffee or evening sundowner on the elevated terrace while your dogs play on the sloping lawn; there’s a convenient dog shower at the bottom of the garden for mucky pups! When night falls, head up to the three tastefully presented bedrooms, each with an ornamental fireplace and country views. A bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower, and a shower room take care of the rest of the pack.

Let your canine chums lead the way to adventure as you head out to explore your surrounds. Sca Fell and Scafell Pike offer challenging walks, while more gentle routes can be found around Wast Water and along the River Esk. Free-flowing Stanley Ghyll Waterfall is around 4.5 miles away, or head to dog-friendly Drigg Beach (7.5 miles) to let your pups run free on the sands.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 Super-king (which can be made into a Twin upon request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with separate shower and a WC, and 1 shower room with WC
  • Range cooker with 2 ovens, 2 range-style hobs, 2 induction hobs, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and ceiling airer
  • 2 wood burners (please note wood burners burn wood only)
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Walled and fenced garden with elevated, patio terrace
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bikes (please bring your own locks)
  • Pub 500m, restaurant 2.5 miles, shop 5 miles and beach 7.5 miles
  • Access to the cottage is via a steep concrete track
  • Due to safety reasons ,we regret no guests under the age of 12 years old - please be aware that this includes babies and infants - Please contact us to book on a child
  • Please be advised that electric vehicle (EV) charging is not permitted at Scale End.

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by R 6th May 2026

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A lovely cottage for the four of us. Comfortable, clean and well equipped with beautiful views and the bonus of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway to wave to every time it came past.

Reviewed by Patricia 25th April 2026

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Reviewed by Helen 28th February 2026

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A beautiful house in a stunning location. Would thoroughly recommend a visit, very peaceful and lovely walks from the house. Great for our golden retriever, especially the outdoor warm shower room to wash him down after some rather muddy walks!!

Reviewed by Simon 9th January 2026

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This was a wonderful cottage in a breathtaking location overlooking gorgeous countryside and right beside the Ravenglass and Eskdale steam railway. The cottage is spacious, very well equipped and comfortable. The access and parking is slightly awkward but perfectly manageable - there is, as described in the particulars, room for two cars if requirRead moreed. The kitchen and dining area with patio doors onto the outdoor space overlooking the countryside was particularly spectacular. Very much recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 24th October 2025

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Scale is a wonderful cottage. Perfectly located in the beautiful Eskdale valley and only 30 minutes from Wasdale head and the biggest mountains! The cottage was warm and cozy. It was well equipped and comfortable. The views from the cottage were lovely. Our dog Samson loved the warm dog shower in the cupboard round the back of the house. Access forRead more our van was very tight up the driveway and over the railway crossing and manoeuvres in and out of the gated parking area was a bit of a challenge. Hide

Reviewed by Jerry 12th September 2025

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Very comfortable house in a great location with outstanding views.

Reviewed by Gerard 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Paul & Charlotte 30th May 2025

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Scale End is a super property, beautifully renovated, furnished, equipped and in a fabulous position. The views from the house and garden are wonderful and the railway cant help but bring a smile to your face! We love this part of the Lakes and had a great week walking in the Eskdale valley and the unspoilt beaches and then returning to relax in thRead moree house. We highly recommend Scale End and plan to return. Hide

Reviewed by David 23rd May 2025

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Really enjoyed our second stay at Scale End even though the weather was varied. The views are great and there's good walks straight from the gate and I recommend walking to Ravenglass or Boot (follow the river) and getting the train back to The Green.

Reviewed by Lucy 9th May 2025

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The memory of the view from the patio sustains me through long months at work, while I wait for the next holiday. Its a wonderful place!

Reviewed by Tim 4th April 2025

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Beautiful cottage and location. We were blessed by the Cumbrian weather gods and bad a fantastic week.

Reviewed by David 27th December 2024

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The cottage is well worth a visit. The kitchen area is wow, with fantastic appliances. Although access to the cottage is steep its manageable with other parking further down the bank. The bedrooms are all spacious and the beds very comfy making for a great nights sleep after exploring the local walks and the local pub. The Ratty narrow gauge railwaRead morey runs at the bottom of the valley and is great. Fast EV charging at Morrisons, Whitehaven isnt too far away and Ravensglass offers 7Kw charging. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 8th November 2024

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Lovely well equipped cottage. Great position. Far easier to park in the station car park, saves a lot of maneuvering, unless you've got a small car. The whole area is stunning .

Reviewed by Joanna 25th October 2024

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Beautifully appointed and super well equipped cottage, we loved the Everhot and the beds were amazingly comfortable! Would definitely return.

Reviewed by James 4th October 2024

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Can't wait to return! A beautiful cottage with the best views. The la'al Ratty at the bottom of the garden was a real treat! We loved standing on the terrace waving at the passengers and enjoyed a day out riding it too, to visit Stanely Gill waterfall. The cottage was very well presented with every comfort and beautiful fires. Would highly recommenRead mored. Hide

Reviewed by Gerard 27th September 2024

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Its wonderful house in a wonderful country

Reviewed by John 20th September 2024

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Beautiful views and lovely decor in brilliant location. The parking issues are clearly mentioned in the advert but the small bath wasn't. Otherwise this is a great property and we very much enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Alice 13th September 2024

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Lovely, well maintained cottage in beautiful place with lovely views. Very convenient for walks and MTB rides. Conveniently close to village shop (compeed etc) Extremely comfortable beds and sharp knives - generally well equipped kitchen (weighing scales, lemon squeeze, grater etc). We suggested Tesco met us at station car park -access was tricky fRead moreor their van (fine for our car). Hide

Reviewed by William 6th September 2024

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Overhaul perfect except some small things, Didn't appear to be any pint glasses. The duvets were winter ones, super thick and warm, could do with the option of a lighter one for mid September, and the TV was very small. Other then that, full marks, can't say anything other then that.

Reviewed by David 26th July 2024

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Nice remote cottage with two good pubs nearby plus the bonus of the steam railway to get to Boot and Ravenglass.

Reviewed by Debbie 19th July 2024

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What a beautiful location and couldn't be more perfect for catching the little train and walking straight from the door. We only got the car out once to go to the beach. We loved sitting out with our morning coffees and also taking in the view in the evening with our wine! The beds were very comfortable and the cottage was well equipped. DefinitelyRead more one on our list to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Guy 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 21st June 2024

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