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The Hoggest

Threlkeld and St Johns in the Vale, North West England

🚆 Nearest station: · 1.4 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.0 mi (Open Charge Map)

The Hoggest
  • 360 degree views of some of the Lake District's finest scenery
  • Nestled at the foot of Blencathra fell
  • Hot tub for relaxing in during your stay
  • Sleeps up to 8 in the main house
  • Within easy reach of Keswick and the National Park
The Hoggest is a luxury self-catering cottage near Threlkeld in Cumbria's Lake District, nestled at the foot of Blencathra with 360 degree views across the surrounding fells. It sleeps 8 in the main house, offering space to relax with family and friends, and features a hot tub to enjoy the scenery after a day exploring. The setting is peaceful and secluded, yet within easy reach of Keswick and the Lake District National Park. Nearby you'll find the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum just 1.4 miles away, Keswick Museum & Art Gallery at 2.3 miles, and Puzzling Place 2.6 miles away, while Derwent Water at Crow Park beach lies 2.9 miles from the cottage, making this a well-placed base for discovering the local area.

How far to…

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum
1.4 miles
Keswick Museum & Art Gallery
2.3 miles
Puzzling Place
2.6 miles
Station
13.2 miles
Beach
2.9 miles

Practical details

Pets
No pets allowed

Accommodation on site

  • Cottage

Details taken from the operator's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Hot Tub
  • 🔌 EV Charging Nearby

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Where you'll be

The Hoggest

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.4 mi

Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum

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Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.3 mi

Keswick Museum & Art Gallery

Keswick Museum sits on the edge of Fitz Park, just five minutes' walk from the town centre, and has...

Puzzling Place

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.6 mi

Puzzling Place

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Derwent Pencil Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.6 mi

Derwent Pencil Museum

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The Retro Zone

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2.7 mi

The Retro Zone

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Go Ape Whinlatter

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Go Ape Whinlatter

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Dove Cottage

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Dove Cottage

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Underscar

Stately Home & Palace · 2.1 mi

Underscar

Lord's Island

National Trust · 3.1 mi

Lord's Island

The Lingholm House

Stately Home & Palace · 3.5 mi

The Lingholm House

Derwentwater

Lake · 4 mi

Derwentwater

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

The Hungry Heifer

🫖 Tea Rooms · 1 mi

The Hungry Heifer

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Horse & Farrier Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.2 mi

Horse & Farrier Inn

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Salutation Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.2 mi

Salutation Inn

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Twa Dogs Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 1.9 mi

Twa Dogs Inn

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Castlerigg Gallery

🫖 Tea Rooms · 2.1 mi

Castlerigg Gallery

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