Howbeck Cottage

The northern edge of the Lake District National Park holds scattered villages where the fells rise quietly around you. Howbeck Cottage sits on the fringe of one such settlement, a Grade II listed property that was renovated in 2022. It sleeps four across two bedrooms—one with a king bed, one with two singles—and has one bathroom. The whole place is yours alone, and one dog is welcome.

Ground-floor living makes up the main space: a combined living and dining room with a wood-burning stove and Smart TV, and a galley kitchen fitted with an electric oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine. Everything needed for self-catering is here. Upstairs, bedrooms are simply furnished. Outside, an enclosed front garden with seating catches the sun; the patio has garden furniture. Wi-Fi, heating, electricity, bed linen and towels are included in your stay. There is private parking for one car on site, with additional roadside spaces nearby. No smoking indoors.

The village has a micro-brewery, a community shop and a post office. Caldbeck, close by, offers a farm dairy and village amenities. This is territory for fell walking, lake exploration and quiet time rather than attractions or activity centres.