The How originally a very large barn, is situated in a small village in the heart of the Borrowdale Valley, which is regarded by many as the most beautiful part of the Lake district. The How is an ideal place to stay for a few days while you explore the surrounding area. Keswick, Windermere, Grasmere, Buttermere and Ennerdale are just a short drive away. We are ideally placed for a wide range of outdoor activities: walking, climbing, and mountain biking. There is canoeing on nearby Derwentwater and for many the scenic splendour offers many opportunities for compelling photography.
 
 

There is a large sitting room, comfortable to relax in after a good walk, or return to if the weather is poor. Adjoining the sitting room is a pleasant breakfast room with the window facing down the valley and giving a good view of Catbells, four miles away. Breakfast is a combination of cereals, fresh fruit and homemade yoghurt, followed by a hot course, usually bacon and eggs and some local or house speciality. This is accompanied by country bread, usually home made, and jams and marmalade that are always home made.

 
 

Guests sit around a communal table and make their own toast as required. there are other aspects that we hope provide a homely and comfortable atmosphere, including a good supply of reading matter, and facilities for making hot drinks in the small kitchen, whenever you want them. Car parking is 'off road' in front of the house, with ease of entrance and departure through two gates.

 
 

The unique accommodation consists of three bedrooms that are served by two fully equipped bathrooms all situated on the second floor which blend in to the conversion of the barn without losing the character of the conversion.
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How to find us:-If coming from Penrith get on to the A66 for Keswick and take the first turn off for Keswick.

At the junction turn right, follow the road to the mini round about, turn left on to Tithebarn Street, follow the road to the second mini round about, turn right on to the Borrowdale Road.

Follow the road down the side of the lake to Rosthwaite, the road narrows at the village store, go through the narrow section turning immediately right down a small lane, we are the first property on the left.

If coming from Grasmere the instructions start at:- follow the road to the mini round about, turn left on to Tithebarn Street

 
 

Marjorie and Henry Dakin The How Rosthwaite Cumbria CA12 5XB
    Telephone: 017687 77692   E-Mail info@thehowborrowdale.co.uk
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