Crookwath Cottage, Self Catering cottage in the Lake District, Ullswater, Cumbria

Crookwath Cottage, Ullswater

A traditional Lakeland stone cottage set high up in the fells above Ullswater.

With only the sounds of nature to nurture your soul, Crookwath Cottage, Ullswater, is set 350 meters above Matterdale in the remote valley of Dowthwaite in the heart of the Lake District National Park.

Surrounded by mountains and big skies, Crookwath is off the beaten track down a cul de sac, car-free noise for a week! It is truly a remote and beautiful place.

With stunning views from all windows, you can walk directly onto the fells and leave the car behind. Crookwath is the ultimate peaceful place for complete stillness and silence.

Crookwath Cottage oozes history, style and an artistic touch. Stone carvings and paintings by local artists are a feast for the eye. Beautiful antique furniture adds to a sense of timelessness and peace.

Wander through 22 acres of bird filled private woodland and ponds with its barn set for lazy lunchtime BBQs, or just eye-walk the view over High street, Gowbarrow and Place Fell, and soak in the solitude and calm of the fells.

Visitor Comments

“Crookwath Cottage, Lucy’s Wood and the surrounding area has delivered on every level. We have been given a ‘hug’ from this homely and peaceful corner of the Lakes and can’ wait to come back next year. Thank you Carla and Will
Clare, Worcestershire (June 2024)

“Thank you for a wonderful stay – what a peaceful and beautiful place. The cottage is cosy and we felt at home here, we are sorry to leave. Plenty of great walks and new summits climbed. In 40 odd years of coming to the Lakes this week has been perhaps the best we’ve ever had with the weather”
James, Surrey (July 2024)

We have successfully taken advantage of the sun, mist, wind and rain to manage a sail, a long hike up Great Dodd and enjoy the house, cows and nesting swallows (in particular) . Loved the isolation and wind and discovering a little hidden valley so conveniently close to Ullswater. Thank you so much for the friendly welcome and hospitality. Lucy’s Wood was beautiful. As are the paintings“
Sue, Kent (Aug 2024)

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