The Hoggest
Westmorland and Furness
View on Google MapsPhoto: The Hoggest & Annexe
This former stone farm building has been thoroughly renovated into a spacious family home set at the foot of Blencathra, within easy reach of Keswick and the Lake District. Four bedrooms and four bathrooms mean everyone gets their own space: bedrooms on the ground floor sleep families with children, while two first-floor kingsize rooms each have private ensuite showers. The property sleeps 8 in total.
The ground floor is open plan, with a living area, dining space and kitchen flowing together. Bi-fold doors from the living room open on to the garden and its extensive views; there's a woodburner for cooler evenings, and a hot tub for six overlooking the fells. The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking, with electric oven and hob, dishwasher and microwave. A separate utility room contains a washing machine and tumble dryer. You get the whole property to yourself, with private parking for four cars and a large garden with patio and furniture.
Electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, along with initial logs for the wood burner and a welcome pack. Travel cots, highchairs and stairgates are available on request. The property draws water from a natural spring. No smoking indoors.
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Arrive after 16:00 Depart before 10:00
🚭 No smoking, please
What guests say
This place is actually heaven on earth. It is so beautiful and peaceful. Close enough to Keswick to be convenient, but far enough away you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. The views are incredible. Sublime. The hot tub is perfect, day or night. On a clear night after a long walk there is nothing better! The place itself, a former barn, has been restored lovingly. It is decorated in a beautiful modern way and extremely well furnished and equipped. The only thing I couldn’t find which I would have liked was a meat thermometer, but that’s just me and shows more about how much WAS there!!! 😂 We stayed over New Year full a week. There was a beautiful Christmas tree and tasteful seasonal decorations. There was also a welcome basket with goodies including fizz.I was worried with it being so remote the deliveries we had booked might get lost but all found their way to us. One delivery man even wanted the website to check out when he could stay! We had 3 generations of our family together and all of us loved it. I arrived first, and over the course of a week we ended up having the group in waves, and I genuinely loved welcoming more of my family to this amazing place and hearing their reaction (which always started with WOW!) The owners were friendly and helpful from the very first communication. Faultless. As I said, heaven on earth. We will be back.
7 months ago · via Google
Stopped here for a friends 40th birthday in Nov 22! Was fantastic! Excellent host, Rachel had excellent communication and lovely touches like welcome hamper and card for the birthday girl! The house is amazing and the views are unreal!! Highly recommend! Kristina
3 years ago · via Google
Stayed for a week Aug 2022, amazing location. The house is very private with stunning views in every direction. Love the kitchen and lounge space. Perfect for big family/friends to chill out. Got the weather this year as well which made sitting on the patio into the evening great as the sun went down. Best views from a hot tub I have ever had we will return.
3 years ago · via Google
The Hoggest is our "go to" place ! The location is just stunning, idyllic and tranquil, you feel like you are in the middle of no-where yet with so many places to visit on the doorstep, we love Keswick. The accommodation is immaculate yet homely with everything you will need. We have had a few visits now with great dinner nights in with friends or cosy cuddles on the sofa watching films ... its perfect for either, as is the hot tub (day or night time) !! The annexe is new and beautifully done. We have been in the spring and watched lambs being born and around Christmas time which really got us into the spirit with the lovely tree and log fire ! Rachel couldn't be a more approachable and friendly host and we are really looking forward to our next visit !
4 years ago · via Google