Holme Wood Bothy

Customer information: Please note that the bothy is now fully booked until September!

For a really serious outdoor experience, Holme Wood Bothy offers extremely basic accommodation in the most spectacular secluded location just a few metres away from the shore of Loweswater.

Be assured that your only neighbours will be friendly woodland animals and hooting owls!

The stone bothy was converted from a fish hatchery hut and provides an ideal base from which small groups can walk and fish. Boating is also possible on Loweswater. National Trust boats only allowed which can be hired from the Warden's House at Watergate Farm or from nearby Waterend Farm.

Location:

Access to Holme Wood Bothy is via Watergate Farm, a few hundred yards west of Loweswater. The nearest town is Cockermouth in the North Lakes Area, which is approximately 20 minutes' drive away and there's Keswick which is 30 minutes drive away. The easiest route from Keswick is to drive through Whinlatter Pass to Lorton, then follow the signposts! Go to our locations page for a map.

Nearby:

There are countless stunning walking routes commencing from the bothy door. Many attractions including several National Trust properties are within easy striking distance.

Just 20 minutes walk away is the picturesque Kirkstile Inn providing a great pub menu. For more ideas on places to visit in this area, click www.visitcumbria.com or www.golakes.co.uk.

What to bring:

The bothy is effectively a stone tent. Visitors are advised to take their own equipment as for camping such as cutlery, plates, matches, sleeping bags etc.

Facilities:

• Wind up lanterns are available from the Warden but may be useful to bring additional lighting if required..
• Normal size 4 ring gas cooker, operated by Calor gas which is provided (not metered).
• Table with 2 benches
• Cold water tap (not drinking water)
• Wood burning stove (initial supply of wood provided)
• Separate room for sleeping which can accommodate up to 10 people, with wooden flooring on two levels (mixed parties, please note that sleeping arrangements are not fully segregated).
• Parking space for up to three cars.
• A shower is available for use at the Warden's Workshop between 5pm and 8pm daily.
• Composting toilet next door to bothy which is reached from outside up 3 steps ( torch required and please bring your own toilet paper)

Further information / restrictions:

• The bothy must be cleaned by occupants prior to departure.
• Arrivals are from 3pm onwards, departures by 10am..
• The lighting of campfires is NOT permitted; however, barbeques are allowed with care.
• Camping is not allowed in the area as it is an SSSI
• Dogs are permitted, but owners are asked to keep them under close control.
• Swimming in the lake is not recommended due to the occasional presence of harmful algae..
• Private boats are not permitted on the lake. Boat hire is available nearby. Further information upon booking.
• Rubbish should be taken away with you and the bothy left clean for the next occupants.

Rates / booking information

All charges are inclusive of VAT.

If you would like to make a booking, please telephone the National Trust, Buttermere and Ennerdale Property Office on 01946 816940 to check availability and request a booking form. A non-refundable deposit of £40 is requested to secure the booking.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Loweswater soon!