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Watendlath Bothy

Keswick, Cumbria
Walker resting outside Watendlath Bothy, Cumbria
The sitting area at Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District
The kitchen area at Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District
The interior of Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District
Boats and ducks on Watendlath Tarn, Lake District
Walker resting outside Watendlath Bothy, Cumbria The sitting area at Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District The kitchen area at Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District The interior of Watendlath Bothy, Borrowdale, The Lake District Boats and ducks on Watendlath Tarn, Lake District

At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Friday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
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About Watendlath Bothy

A rustic bothy for those who want to spend more time exploring the fells, tarns and peaks of the Lake District.

Watendlath Bothy sits next to the tarn in the peaceful hamlet it shares its name with. You’ll be high in the valley with unparalleled views of the surrounding fells.

Inside offers basic accommodation, with a few added comforts including the log-burner and a fully-equipped kitchen. There’s enough room to sleep six, you’ll just need to bring your own sleeping bags and ‘camping’ equipment. 

Find lots of walking trails around the lake as well as a tea-room in Watendlath. Not too far north is the Lodore Falls and larger lake, Derwent Water. 

Preferred changeover days are Friday or Monday.
 

Enquire and book

Call 0344 335 1296

Opening times

Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm

Saturday: 9am - 7pm

Sunday: 9am - 1pm

Email bunkhouses@nationaltrust.org.uk

Features and facilities

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

Layout

  • Ground floor

    Open plan kitchen/living/sleeping area with woodburning stove, bunks, table with chairs, two camping chairs, a basic fridge and a normal size four ring electric cooker. There is a shower room with hot water and a separate toilet.  

     

Notes for guests

Heating: Wood burning stove -  an initial wood supply is provided however customers are advised to bring additional supplies.

Linen: No linen is provided. 

Parking: There is parking for two cars a short distance from the bothy. 

Please note: You'll need to bring your own sleeping bags, mats and cooking equipment. 

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Watendlath Bothy

Keswick, Cumbria
Call 0344 335 1296
Email bunkhouses@nationaltrust.org.uk

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet 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 are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

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 kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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