About this property

Historic Setting: Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch is located in Windsor Farm, Nether Wasdale. The apartment is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming setting. Spacious Accommodations: The spacious apartment features a private entrance, garden views, and mountain views. Parquet floors and a dining area enhance the comfortable living space. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, seating area, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions: Wasdale is 2 mi away, Muncaster Castle 9.9 mi, and Lake Windermere 28 mi from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 98 mi distant. Highly rated for its scenic location and proximity to lakes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Rebecca
United States United States
The location of The Big "W" Ranch is hard to beat. Set up on the hillside, you have magnificent views of the valley. The Ranch is near Wast Water, meaning that it is close to so many lovely walking trails that you will have a hard time choosing....
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful location and view! Good sized space for a studio and very comfortable beds!
Marc
Australia Australia
Beautiful location and stunning views. Helpful hosts and great outside spaces.
Aniruddhya
India India
Almost everything seemed more than perfect for a night's stay.
Matthew
Australia Australia
Clean and private property giving great access to Scaffell Pike and other walks around the lake district. Perfect stay for our group of three!
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The cottage was just what we needed perfect, everything was there and thought of and very quiet
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We loved the views from the garden. The kitchen was very well equipped. Not just a hot plate but an oven with a hob and a microwave. Had an enjoyable stay.
Maciej
United Kingdom United Kingdom
+ The location is fantastic — very close to multiple walking paths and great hikes. + Only a short drive to the car park for Scafell Pike, which was perfect for our plans. + Spacious bathroom with a large shower. + Comfortable beds. +...
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Views were amazing!! Easy to find and park peaceful and quiet close to scafell pike and walking routes dog friendly
Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very homey, super cosy! Amazing shower, the bathroom was gorgeous and the layout was very comfortable.

Managed by Rocky

Company review score: 8.5Based on 336 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Hi, my name is Rocky and a Cowboy through and through. I have been looking after the 4 properties on the farm form 7 years now and I want to wish you a very warm welcome to Wastwater Cottage page. I would not want to live anywhere else as the views and peacefulness are unsurpassed in the Lake District. If you don't say "Wow" when you arrive and see the view from the cottage then you will be the first ! We love to listen and respond positively ! . Fast internet Central Heating system if the add on rate is chosen in the summer.. A very warm welcome to our bit of heaven here in Wasdale . We enjoy sharing our bit of heaven with you all and are on hand in person or by phone to assist you with anything you may require. We are a Pure Race Spanish Horse Stud here at The Big "W" Ranch, but we also have a few Alpacas from Peru along with some Highland Cattle. We hope to see you here soon ! EV charging is available on request. Pre booking to charge is recommended .

Property info

Welcome to The Big "W" Ranch. Perfect for Scafell Pike and Wastwater lake. You won’t forget your time in this romantic, memorable place. This cosy apartment cottage has wow views of mountains. Great beds, ample kitchen with dishwasher and large walk in shower in the en suite. Sat TV and full wi fi access inside and outside. Guests garden to sit and take in the views to the ocean and a BBQ facility. Situated on a Western Ranch and Stud Farm for Pure Spanish Horses the setting is idyllic and quality throughout. Family run. Important Note : You have the choice of saving money if you do not require central heating for your stay. Please choose the preferred room rate if you wish to have heating on in the summer months. Please note this is a very peaceful setting . You will have close neighbours and noise must be kept to a bare minimum. No parties , loud TV /music or any other noise is accepted in this cottage nor any of the other properties on site above or below this Cottage. Please do not book if you cannot conform to the noise restrictions noted above. We welcome dogs but no other pets allowed , but with strict rules and regulations. All dogs must be pre booked , declaring the breed and age of the dog. We do not allow large dogs or any pure or hybrids of German Shepherd, Doberman, Bulldogs of any kind. No puppies or dogs under 6 months of age. You must agree that dogs will not be allowed at any time on furniture or beds or off a lead. We enforce our rules strictly. Guests arriving without declaring the dog in advance will not be given access. Please do not book if you cannot abide by our rules regarding dogs. Paddleboards are available on site for an extra charge. We now provide a Tassimo Coffee maker so if you have your favourite blend bring along your pods.

Neighborhood info

Perfect for Scafell and Wastwater Lake. Please note this is a very peaceful setting . You will have neighbours and noise must be kept to a minimum. No parties , loud TV / music or any other noise is accepted in this cottage nor any of the other properties on site above or below this Cottage. Please do not book if you cannot conform to the noise restrictions noted above. Paddleboards and floatation jackets are available on site for an extra charge. Horse riding around the area can be arranged with adequate notice from total beginners to experienced catered for. Max Group size is 4 and minimum of 1 . You will need to pay them directly contact us to put you in touch for any costs applicable and availability.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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