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Scafell Cottage

Eskdale, North West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.6 mi (Open Charge Map)

Scafell Cottage
  • Sleeps nine plus a cot across three en-suite bedrooms
  • Full of beams and striking Eskdale pink granite
  • Second staircase leads to a kingsize ensuite with slipper bath
  • Nestled beneath Scafell in the Eskdale Valley
Scafell Cottage sits in Eskdale, in the heart of the Lake District, and comfortably sleeps nine, making it a good option for larger groups or family gatherings. It's well connected too, with a bus stop, EV charging and a train station all close by. Eskdale Mill is right on the doorstep at just 0.1 miles, while Ravenglass Railway Museum is a little further afield at 6.3 miles, alongside the equally distant Ruskin Museum at 8 miles. Ravenglass for Eskdale station, also 6.3 miles away, doubles up as the nearest rail link, making train travel a genuine option for reaching this rural retreat. Whether you're arriving by car or rail, Scafell Cottage puts you within easy reach of some of the area's most distinctive small museums.

How far to…

Station
6.3 miles
Eskdale Mill
0.1 miles
Ravenglass Railway Museum
6.3 miles
The Ruskin Museum
8 miles

Accommodation on site

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Details taken from the operator's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
  • 🚆 Near a Train Station

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Eskdale Mill

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.1 mi

Eskdale Mill

Eskdale Mill is a Grade II* listed watermill in the village of Boot, and it's the last remaining wor...

Ravenglass Railway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 6.3 mi

Ravenglass Railway Museum

Ravenglass Railway Museum tells the story of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, known locally as the...

The Ruskin Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8 mi

The Ruskin Museum

The Ruskin Museum sits in the heart of Coniston village and tells the 'Story of Coniston', from Ston...

Brantwood

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9 mi

Brantwood

Brantwood is the historic lakeside home of John Ruskin, now a museum set across a 250-acre estate on...

Go Ape Grizedale

🎢 Theme Parks · 10.6 mi

Go Ape Grizedale

Go Ape Grizedale sits in Grizedale Forest, part of the Lake District National Park near Satterthwait...

Dove Cottage

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.9 mi

Dove Cottage

Dove Cottage was the Lake District home of William Wordsworth, a humble cottage with whitewashed wal...

Hawkshead Grammar School

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.1 mi

Hawkshead Grammar School

Hawkshead Grammar School in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England was founded in 1585 by Archbishop Edwin Sand...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Wast Water

National Trust · 3 mi

Wast Water

Scafell Pike

Mountain · 4.5 mi

Scafell Pike

Muncaster Castle

Castle & Heritage · 5.4 mi

Muncaster Castle

Allan Bank

Stately Home & Palace · 10.6 mi

Allan Bank

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