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Hause Gill

Borrowdale, Lake District
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Waterside views
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Sky TV
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Feature stone fireplace complete with a roaring open fire
  • Situated in a walkers paradise with footpaths leading across Borrowdale
  • Within 8 miles of Keswick with its popular museum, shops and restaurants
Property code: SZ234

This delightful family retreat is located amongst the stunning landscape of the Borrowdale Valley, an iconic destination for walking and cycling across the varied landscape.

Discover some of Cumbria’s best natural beauty spots from the comfort of this cottage that sleeps five at the southern tip of the Borrowdale Valley. Tucked in the village of Seatoller, you’ll soon be exploring sweeping fells, rugged mountains and pockets of woodland before returning to soak up the ambience of a crackling open fire over a glass of wine. Test your limits scaling the dramatic heights of mountain peaks including Glaramara and Dale Head, both within 2.5 miles. If you prefer a gentler excursion, tranquil Derwentwater is a short 6.5 miles away. An 8-mile drive will bring you to Keswick, a historic market town with several shops, eateries and amusements including the Theatre by the Lake and a family-run cinema.

Enter the property via the entranceway, storing your coats on the hooks as you pass and kicking off your muddy boots. You’ll immediately spot the bathroom with its handy shower-over-the bath and WC and the kitchen to your left. A large sash window allows natural light to pour into the attractive kitchen/diner, creating a pleasant space to cook up a storm and make good use of the electric oven, hob, and microwave. There is also a washing machine, and the separate pantry area houses a fridge/freezer. Enjoy your meals around the table that has seating for five, then walk through to the lounge to relax on the sofa. The stone fireplace features an open fire, and there is a TV for catching up on your favourite shows or reading one of the books provided. A door reveals the stairs leading up to the first floor where you’ll discover the three bedrooms. First is a pretty single bedroom with a bed, chest of drawers and bedside cabinet, and next, there is a twin bedroom with two single beds, a chest of drawers and a washbasin. The spacious double bedroom has excellent views across the valley and is furnished with a bed, seating, washbasin and bedroom storage. All three bedrooms share a useful WC on the same floor, and there is also a small cupboard with hanging space for clothes.

Although there isn’t a dedicated outdoor space for the property, the immediate outside area forms a natural shared terrace with a trickling gill running past it. You’ll have sole use of a small lockable shed which houses a tumble dryer and a small storage area for bikes.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower-over-the bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Tumble dryer located in outdoor shed
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Parking for 2 cars (the second car will block the first in), additional parking along the roadside. Please make sure that you leave enough room for a tractor to get into the field.
  • Small strorage shed for bikes
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • The cottage sits on a natural terrace with Hause Gill flowing past, children must be supervised
  • Arrival: 16:30 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David, 1st November 2024

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The cottage is in a lovely, quiet location at the end of Borrowdale. It was a little cold and damp when we got there, but once we mastered the heating system things improved. We arrived to find the hot water tap in the kitchen hanging off the sink, making it dangerous to use. We contacted the managers, who arranged for it to be repaired within a coRead moreuple of hours. Well done! However, the location of the washing machine and tumble dryer in the bathroom was dangerous and possibly not legal? Hide

Reviewed by Diana, 25th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Hause Gill , great location for many walks in the area .

Reviewed by Ben, 18th October 2024

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Amazing location! Walk straight into the hills and youre away! Log fire and plenty of hot water to return too. Rough and ready but perfect for a family who plan to spend most of the time walking and exploring this area.

Reviewed by Steve, 5th September 2024

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The cottage is warm & cosy, situated in a great location, quiet, comfortable, well equipped and there is a bus stop near by should you wish to leave your car parked up. Its perfect for those looking to explore the local area. There are good shops locally and in Keswick which is less than 20mins away by car and the area also has a good bus service. Read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already booked for 2025. Many thanks Hide

Reviewed by Robert, 21st June 2024

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Wonderful ex-miner's cottage in the best place in Britain

Reviewed by Sophie, 7th June 2024

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A little dated, but everything worked well. Good for dogs as it has Lino floors and a door at the bottom of the stairs.. It was nice to watch a film on the provided Netflix. No outside space, but didnt really matter to us. There are places surrounding the cottage for dogs to go to the toilet, but they need to be on a lead. No road noise. The streamRead more running in front is quite loud, and maybe an issue if you had the windows open. We went when it was cold, the heating was very good. Hide

Reviewed by Brenda, 17th May 2024

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Beautiful cottage in wonderful setting. Ideal base for excellent walking routes. Well equipped and well heated.

Reviewed by Richard, 13th May 2024

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Excellent value , decent facilities.

Reviewed by Vicki, 3rd May 2024

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The cottage is pretty much as the photos (though the kitchen is darker and a bit cramped due to the large table and large microwave by the window.)The sitting room and bedrooms are v nice. The road just 20 meters is the only road to the Slate Museum and Buttermere so can get pretty busy. The river was in full flow and cut out the noise but I can imRead moreagine the traffic being intrusive in the summer. There is a new pub in the hamlet, The Yew Tree which is brilliant - lovely food beer and garden. Hide

Reviewed by Steve, 22nd March 2024

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As per previous reviews, not the best equipped holiday cottage. Be sure to take your own firewood, matches, washing up soap, enough loo rolls and be prepared to wash up whilst on holiday as there isn't a dishwater. Access to the cottage is over a narrow private stone bridge, too tight to turn left to cross from main road. If you have a van type vehRead moreicle, it's easier to turn around and then turn right over the stone bridge... Location remote OK, but keswick shops are a 16mile round trip away. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel, 1st March 2024

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Reviewed by Jemma Louise, 23rd February 2024

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If youre looking for a 5* luxury cottage I probably wouldnt book this place. However, if you want a nice family weekend that includes your dog, your energetic children and lots of gorgeous countryside then consider it! We had a few issues with the toilets, and the cottage is definitely smaller than it looks on the photos, but we got it for a great Read moreprice for the weekend and spent most daylight hours exploring the various footpaths locally. A lovely spot to switch off,enjoy the Lakes and relax. Hide

Reviewed by Cheryl, 18th February 2024

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Parking is a massive plus. WiFi is great. Comfy beds. Warm when the storage heaters are on but the bathroom is freezing. The heated towel rail isn't enough. Nothing near to grab essentials so you have to travel. Perfect for walkers and a quiet location.

Reviewed by Chris, 18th January 2024

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Nice cottage. Great location for walking and cycling. Short drive to Keswick.

Reviewed by William, 17th November 2023

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Value for money. Everything functional. However some small upgrades would go a long way. Both the living room and bedrooms are really nice, however I would suggest this isn't a property for 5 adults, we were 3 adults and it was tight. I would suggest that the 3rd bedroom would be better suited being turned into a shower room. The only real negativeRead more is the bathroom needs an upgrade, and some of the kitchen appliances are approaching needing replacement Again for the price can't complain. Hide

Reviewed by Cara, 25th August 2023

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Excellent location, but sack the cleaner! The place was not very clean, we had to re wash all the cutlery and crockery, the sofas were full of dust, bathroom had dirt around all the edges. Cobwebs. The place also desperately needs an update, the kitchen and bathroom floor is stained. The carpet is very old throughout. The one positive was the beds,Read more very comfy and clean. The smallest bedroom had a funny smell. The oven is very old and hard to use. The actual location is spot on and beautiful! Hide

Reviewed by Robert, 7th July 2023

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Wonderful

Reviewed by Sarah, 30th June 2023

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Location for walkers is great. Main bedroom bed super comfy. Other than needing a little modernising it is a nice cottage.

Reviewed by Nicola, 23rd June 2023

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Just a glorious location, perfect for walking. Only 4 of us went, which did give us a bit of extra space but the cottage was just perfect for us.

Reviewed by Stephen, 26th May 2023

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Lovely cottage tucked away in beautiful Seatoller.

Reviewed by Brenda, 19th May 2023

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Superb location. Peaceful setting. Comfortable cottage.

Reviewed by Paula, 12th May 2023

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Beautiful location. Lovely, cosy little cottage with lots of natural light. Some of the items in the cottage were broken, which was disappointing. The farm opposite does fresh fired pizzas on Fridays and Saturdays.

Reviewed by Alastair, 14th April 2023

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Fantastic location, good sized rooms with parking

Reviewed by Carolyn, 1st April 2023

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Reviewed by Jane, 24th March 2023

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Excellent cottage with everything you need in a fabulous location. We had some great walks from the doorstep and just a short drive to more near Buttermere. Short drive to Keswick. What more could you ask for.

Reviewed by Claire, 10th March 2023

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This is a cute cottage in a stunning location. It's close enough to pubs etc for meals but walk from the door to some of the best fells. The biscuits, tea, coffee etc were a welcome touch. The beds are supercomfy. I'd echo other comments that areas of the cottage need a refresh. The bathroom and kitchen feel a bit careworn. The heating is also a biRead moret underwhelming. If you want a reasonable priced place to stay in a stunning location with fab walking you'd love it here. Hide

Reviewed by David, 17th February 2023

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Fantastic cottage, fantastic location. Will definitely be returning.

Reviewed by David, 6th January 2023

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The location of the cottage is superb, right in the heart of the mountains at the foot of Honister pass with the river running nearby. It is cosy and with 5 of us required a little manoeuvring around each other coming in through the back door access. Despite the bad weather and a accident with our car we had a great time. Having a telephone landlinRead moree that worked was a godsend as there is no mobile reception. Hide

Reviewed by Doug, 25th November 2022

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A perfectly located cottage for walkers as can walk straight from the door but some walking route books would be good in the library Comfy beds good kitchen and plenty of drawer space in each room

Reviewed by James, 16th November 2022

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Reviewed by David, 8th November 2022

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