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Haweswater Cottage

Great Strickland, North West England

Haweswater Cottage
  • Remote rural location on the edge of a working farm
  • Direct access to lakeland fells for walking or riding
  • Horses welcome for guests who want to bring their own
  • Quiet area less crowded than central Lakeland
  • Free fishing for wild brown trout on Haweswater
Haweswater Cottage is a traditional farm cottage in Great Strickland, Cumbria, set on the edge of a working farm amid open lakeland fells. With three bedrooms sleeping up to eight, it makes a peaceful base for walking or riding straight from the door, with quieter roads and fells than central Lakeland. The operators highlight free fishing for wild brown trout on Haweswater, plus opportunities to spot fell ponies, deer, foxes, badgers and red squirrels nearby. On site you'll find off-road parking, WiFi and a large secluded garden, and dogs and horses are welcome by arrangement. Penrith station is around 8 miles away, with Penrith & Eden Museum roughly 8.3 miles from the cottage.

How far to…

Station
8 miles
Subtropical Swimming Paradise
7.6 miles
Tropical Cyclone
7.6 miles
Penrith & Eden Museum
8.3 miles

Practical details

Check-out
10am
Pets
Dogs welcome by arrangement
Parking
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Families
Children welcome

Accommodation on site

  • Cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Subtropical Swimming Paradise

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Penrith & Eden Musuem

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Penrith & Eden Musuem

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Acorn Bank

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The Armitt Museum & Library

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The Armitt Museum & Library

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Dove Cottage

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Dove Cottage

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Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

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Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

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From Auschwitz to Ambleside

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Windermere Jetty

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Windermere Jetty

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Places to visit

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Ullswater

Lake · 4.2 mi

Ullswater

Askham Hall

Stately Home & Palace · 4.3 mi

Askham Hall

Dalemain

Castle & Heritage · 6.4 mi

Dalemain

Dacre Castle

Castle & Heritage · 6.5 mi

Dacre Castle

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