Bird How

Holmrook, Cumbria

The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The view from Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Holmrook, Lake District, Cumbria — The view from Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The stone exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The bunk bed twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The bunk bed twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria — The twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale

The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The view from Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Holmrook, Lake District, Cumbria

The stone exterior of Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The sitting room at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The bunk bed twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

The twin bedroom at Bird How, nr Gosforth, Eskdale, Lake District, Cumbria

At-a-glance details

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Preferred changeover day Saturday
Minimum stay 2 nights
Number of dogs welcome 0
Acorn rating 1 What's this?
Reference 009005

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About Bird How

A remote cottage in the Eskdale valley offering a peaceful retreat in the Lake District.

For a stay truly off the beaten track, you’ll find it here at Bird How. Quite literally too; the dolls-house-like cottage is found nestling on a fellside via a rough farm track. Its remoteness may not be for everyone, but if you’re in need of a week away from everyday distractions, Bird How can offer a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Lake District. With no phone or TV signal, you’ll be able to really appreciate the simplicity of this former cow barn. If you’re still not convinced, how does a snuggle around its open fire after a days’ hiking sound?

Its location in the Eskdale valley makes it an ideal base for serious walkers and hikers, with many challenging routes from the doorstep to explore in this less known part of the Lake District National Park. Start the morning with a walk up the steepest road in England, Hardknott Pass, and explore the Roman Fort close to the top. If Scafell Pike is on your bucket-list, you can walk the lesser known route from your door.

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Preferred changeover day

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Features and facilities

Cot & high chair not available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher not available
Washing machine not available
Tumble dryer available
Telephone not available
Television not available
DVD not available
WiFi* not available
Open fire / wood burner available
Garden available
BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

Ground floor
Sitting/dining room with local stone open fire, small kitchen and two bedrooms (1 twin and 1 with a bunk bed)

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: Electric wall heating included.

Parking: A parking space is available outside of the gate leading to the cottage.

Garden: A walled field surrounds the cottage.

Access : The approach is along a rough farm track. Low slung and rear wheel drive vehicles may have problems when fully loaded.

Television/Signal: There is no television as reception is poor in the area.

Please note: The cottage does not have a bathroom. The kitchen is used for washing. An Elsan lavatory is underneath the cottage in the shippon.

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Walkers and their dogs at Blea Tarn in Eskdale and Duddon Valley, Cumbria

Eskdale and Duddon Valley

Valleys of many delights

Cloud inversion over Great Gable in Wasdale

Wasdale

Towering mountains and the deepest lake in England

Sticklebarn and The Langdales

An adventure playground of rugged slopes, craggy summits and a cracking pint

Gondola steaming across Coniston Water

Steam Yacht Gondola

Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water

early morning view of Tarn Hows looking north west

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

Fells and lake in winter at Crummock, Lake District

Buttermere Valley

Tranquil area of dramatic fells, farms and woodland, encompassing three lakes

Bird How

Holmrook, Cumbria

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About the Acorn rating

We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.