The Dash
 Exclusive, Private & Secluded

Grade II Listed Self-Catering Farmhouse alongside Whitewater Dash Waterfall
A magnificent Lakeland farmhouse set amongst spectacular mountain scenery
near Bassenthwaite, Keswick, English Lake District, UK
   Tel: +44 (0)1697 371217
 

~ Home ~ The Farmhouse ~ Prices & Availability ~ Local Area ~ Contact Us ~
 ~ Panoramic Photographs ~ Photographs page 1 ~ Photographs page 2 ~

the november floods.  The Dash was not affected by the flooding.  We are very keen to stress to visitors that the Lake District is still very much open for business.  

Keswick comes into its own at this quieter time of year.
 Keswick is not just for a walking holiday - it is fast gaining a reputation as a great place for shopping with a very wide range of local specialist shops, and the weekly markets offering many quality locally made items.
Places to Visit
There are numerous attractions, museums, places of interest to visit.  Of particular interest is the world-renowned Theatre by the Lake (www.theatrebythelake.com).  The Theatre also offers film screenings, music, festivals and a range of other events. It hosts regular arts and crafts exhibitions and other day-time activities.  

Whitewater Dash waterfall, English Lake District
Whitewater Dash,
locally known as Dash Falls.
(click to enlarge)

 View Google Maps Satellite Image

Bring your Horse

The Dash in the Snow

Wikipedia Entry

Our Belted Galloways have arrived

Pan of White Hause, Little Calva and Bakestall
The Dash is circled on the left and Whitewater Dash waterfall on the right of the picture above
(taken from the private road to the farm) (click to enlarge)

house3.jpg (520838 bytes)
The Dash (click to enlarge)

The Dash is an unspoiled traditional hill farm, completely secluded, and located on the northern side of Skiddaw.  

The farm nestles at the foot of the famous Whitewater Dash waterfall which sits at the head of Dash Valley  looking down to Bassenthwaite Lake and on to the Solway Coast and to Scotland in the distance.  Click here for the view described

It is impossible to overstate
the truly special qualities of this
 traditional farmhouse,
together with its
 absolutely spectacular location
  • Perhaps the most isolated and secluded farmhouse in England
  • Sits alone within spectacular and rugged mountain scenery
  • Beside the famous Whitewater Dash waterfall
  • Within the Lake District National Park
  • Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • The farmland is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest
  • Breathtaking views in every direction
  • Home to extremely rare and endangered birds and flowers
  • No neighbours
  • Lovely farmhouse with parts dating back to the 1500's
  • Listed farmhouse with its own spring water supply
  • Newly refurbished
  • Paradise for walkers of all ages and abilities
  • Close to innumerable attractions and places of interest
 

This is the first season this property has been available as a self catering farmhouse/cottage, and we genuinely believe you will not find anything that comes close!  Click on the picture to the right to enlarge and hopefully you will agree.

 

           

The property stands alone without neighbours, and is not one of several self-catering units grouped together.  It is the main farmhouse which being offered as holiday accommodation, not an adjoining cottage or barn.

house6.jpg (397027 bytes)
The Dash (click to enlarge)

Hit Counter      16 January 2010

From the summit of White Hause looking down over the farm and to Bassenthwaite Lake in the distance.
Click to enlarge

This is a rare opportunity to stay in a lakeland stone farmhouse in the most beautiful place in the English Lake District.

The Lake District, Cumbria - England's Finest Landscape

Welcome to "The Dash"
Self-Catering traditional farmhouse/cottage alongside Whitewater Dash Waterfall
A magnificent Lakeland farmhouse set amongst spectacular mountain scenery
The Dash, near Bassenthwaite, Keswick, English Lake District, UK,  CA12 4QX