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

 

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The Farmhouse ...
Tranquility & Relaxation ...
The Lakeland stone farmhouse has been refurbished over the winter and together with all expected modern amenities, the house offers warmth and comfort with the peace and tranquility of two open fires.

 

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Hopefully, the three pictures below go some way to showing the absolute seclusion you will find at The Dash.  
Each picture shows the farmhouse. (click to enlarge)

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These photos enlarge with a click and have all been taken from locations an easy walk from The Dash farmhouse front door.  Please view the Photographs pages for many more pictures.

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Blencathra and Skiddaw from Great Calva

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From Dead Crags towards Binsey & Great Cockup

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Ullock Pike and Broad End from the approach road

 

Only the sheep grazing ...
The farmhouse stands alone in the quiet countryside offering a haven of calm and stillness.  There are no neighbours, only the sheep grazing to disturb the serenity.  To the front of the house there is a walled garden and a glorious panoramic view of Whitewater Dash waterfall, Dead Crags and the more gentle countryside down towards Bassenthwaite Lake.  To the rear of the property there is a cobbled courtyard, formerly used as the farmyard.

Lakeland Hill Farm ...
The house and outbuildings date from the 16th Century and since that time The Dash has been occupied as a Lakeland hill farm with many sheep and a few cattle.  A few months ago, the opportunity arose for us to buy the farm, and so we have been refurbishing and making the house ready for guests (internal pictures coming soon).  We, ourselves live on another hill farm very locally and so have been able to continue care of the stock at the farm.  

Horses are welcome
Stabling and fodder are supplied at an extra charge.   If you have an interest in horses, this might interest you - Overwater Equestrian - only ten minutes away.

Access
The farmhouse is about a mile from the public highway and is reached via a tarmac road.  Please leave the farm gates as you find them, thank you.

 

Summary of Accommodation

The ground floor of the house has underfloor heating throughout.  Upstairs is centrally heated with radiators.
Sleeps 6/8 (6 adults plus children) (with cot and high chair provided at no charge)

Downstairs
Kitchen with range cooker, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster, microwave, washing machine and dryer
Comfortable Sitting Room with Open Fire
Dining Room with farmhouse table and chairs and Open Fire
Wet room with wc
Drying room

Upstairs
Bedroom 1 with Double Bed
Bedroom 2 with Double Bed
Bedroom 3 with Twin Beds
Bathroom with bath, shower and wc
All bedrooms furnished with wardrobes and chest of drawers
                      

Cost of Accommodation includes:-
Oil for heating and hot water
Bed linen
Electricity
Fuel for open fires
Wireless broadband (for your own laptop)

Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the house, but kennelling is provided outside.

Smoking
No smoking in the house, thank you.

 

 

From the summit of White Hause looking down over the farm and to Bassenthwaite Lake in the distance.
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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 5QX