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The Cottage

Gosforth and Wasdale, North West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 2.0 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.7 mi (Open Charge Map)

The Cottage
Tucked into the fells near Gosforth and Wasdale, this Lake District cottage sleeps six, making it a good fit for a family holiday or a group of friends wanting to explore the western lakes together. EV charging is available nearby, which is handy if you're arriving by electric car for a longer stay in this quieter corner of Cumbria.

History lovers can potter over to Ravenglass Railway Museum, Eskdale Mill or the West Cumberland Railway Museum, all within a short drive. For train travellers, Seascale station is just 2 miles off, and Seascale beach, rated Good for water quality, is a similar distance away, so a beach walk is easily worked into your day.

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Everything within reach of The Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Ravenglass Railway Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.2 mi

Ravenglass Railway Museum

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

Eskdale Mill

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.1 mi

Eskdale Mill

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

The Rum Story

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 10.9 mi

The Rum Story

The Rum Story is a museum in Whitehaven, Cumbria, set within the original 1785 shop, cellars, bonded...

The Beacon Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 11.1 mi

The Beacon Museum

The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven is a museum and gallery space exploring the area's past, present and...

The Ruskin Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 15.2 mi

The Ruskin Museum

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

Millom Heritage and Arts Centre

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 15.6 mi

Millom Heritage and Arts Centre

Housed in Millom's restored railway station, this accredited museum tells the town's story from the...

Brantwood

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 16.1 mi

Brantwood

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

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Muncaster Castle

Castle & Heritage · 4.8 mi

Muncaster Castle

Wast Water

National Trust · 6.5 mi

Wast Water

Scafell Pike

Mountain · 9.8 mi

Scafell Pike

Loweswater

National Trust · 12.3 mi

Loweswater

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