See all 33 properties in Borrowdale, United Kingdom

Borrowdale holiday house rental with walking, fireplace and rural retreat

Save
Save

From the owner

  • House
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • Min stay varies
Complete a booking on Holiday Lettings and get 10% discount on Viator experiences. Learn more
Book with confidence.
Pay by card or PayPal, through the Holiday Lettings website, to be covered by Payment Protection. Never pay by bank or wire transfer.

Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 0.25 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Longthwaite Farmhouse is a traditional, seventeenth century farmhouse with many of the original interior features retained and restored. Nestling in the beautiful Borrowdale valley, the heart of the Lake District, its front windows look out towards Watendlath Fell and its garden runs down to the River Derwent - with endless paddling, dam building and swimming opportunities along the river.
 Longthwaite is very much the simple family holiday home - we do not have a TV, Wi-Fi, freezer or dishwasher. The house's unique location makes it a perfect base for walkers and climbers as it offers immediate access by foot to the best loved Lakeland peaks: Scafell, Great Gable, the Langdale Pikes and Buttermere fells.
 Great on and off road cycling routes and access to both rowing and sailing on nearby Derwentwater ensures that there is something for everyone.
Excellent local restaurants include the Scafell hotel in Rosthwaite and Langstrath hotel in Stonethwaite - both a short walk away.
Keswick offers a wide variety of food shops (the Co-op currently deliver free in Borrowdale, and Sainsbury’s deliver if you order online although there is none nearby), excellent outdoor equipment shops, a theatre and cinema along with many other attractions.
 A regular bus service runs directly to Keswick down Borrowdale or using the scenic route via Honister pass and Buttermere.

Please note that Longthwaite Farmhouse is situated between a river and a working farm. It can feel cold and damp when it has been unoccupied for a week or more and there are occasionally mice. The house uses a wood burning stove and night storage heaters downstairs, rather than central heating. During the winter months especially, we recommend that on arrival visitors light the stove and put hot water bottles in the beds. We suggest you should aim to get there in daylight.

With heavy rain, Borrowdale receives over 200" per year (London 25"), the access lane can become impassable where it runs beside the river. The level may rise rapidly but recedes just as fast and access is rarely restricted for more than a few hours. On extremely rare occasions the river level reaches the front door and may seep into the ground floor. There are detailed instructions at the house about what to do in the very unlikely event that this should happen during your stay. If the above does not put you off, then we know you will love it!

More Less

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 2: 3 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 4: Double Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Cot available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer

Show all amenities Show fewer amenities

Interaction with guest

We will send you full visitor instructions including access details, a few weeks before you are due to arrive. In the meantime, feel free to contact us if you have any queries.
Longthwaite Farmhouse – Home 5773136

Enter your travel dates, we'll provide the best price for you

    Owner fees cover things like cleaning. Click Book now to review a full breakdown of the cost before making your payment.

    Psst! Rentals are first come, first serve.

    Book now to increase your chances of staying here.

    Longthwaite Farmhouse – Home 5773136

    Psst, get 10% off experiences on Viator when you book on HolidayLettings

    Finish booking to see your promo code

    Map

    Area

    Map

    Availability

    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

    No refund

    No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

    100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
    Booking confirmed
    50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
    24 hours after booking
    No refundNo refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
    4 weeks before
    Check-in date
    * This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

    Things to know

    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
    If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: £75.00

    See more

    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    Generally our changeover day is Saturday. This is fixed for school holidays, but there is some flexibility in the low season. Please feel free to discuss your particular requirements and we will always try to accommodate you. We do not take bookings more than 12 months in advance.

    See more

    About the owner

    Tim D.
    Calendar updated:
    20 Nov 2023

    Years listed:
    9

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 9. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 28 Jan 2015. Located in Keswick, it has 22 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £745 to £1260.
    The property’s calendar was last updated on 20 Nov 2023.
    This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

    These are the details provided by the business owner.

    Business Name

    Business Address

    Business Telephone

    Business Email

    Other Applicable Information

    Reviews

    5
    Excellent
    22 reviews
    Excellent
    17
    Very Good
    5
    Average
    0
    Poor
    0
    Terrible
    0
    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    wonderful place to get away from it all...
    Aug 2020

    amazing location, really lovely rustic old place with everything you need to be comfortable and none of the frills. comfy beds and lulled to sleep by the river running past. Surrounding views are gorg… More 

    Reviewed 10 Aug 2020

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Rustik, very old fashioned , great location, but liked by all 8 of us.
    Jun 2019

    College reunion great catch-up, great location any issues with the property quickly resolved by owner. will come again!

    Reviewed 9 Jun 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Longthwaite Farmhouse
    May 2019

    A wonderful house for a family get together. A warm and cosy farmhouse in a beautiful setting. The children were pleasantly impressed with the fun they had in the river and the close proximately of th… More 

    Reviewed 7 May 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Many thanks for your kind words. It always encouraging to receive compliments about the house which I have enjoyed for over 50 years. Tim

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Mrs Amanda W

    Longthwaite farmhouse
    Jul 2018

    Absolutely loved our time there. The house was lovely. The wildlife in abundance. The farm was the interest of the week. 2500 Hardwick getting sheared. Beautiful place.

    Reviewed 30 Jul 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Max B

    What a great place to stay! Absolutely advisable!
    Oct 2017

    So our group of students arrived in the dark on friday evening and not knowing the place, we first figured it was a bit scary but once we settled in, the place really started growing on us. Especially… More 

    Reviewed 22 Nov 2017

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Review 1-5 of 22

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Tim (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Tim (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

    How do I contact Tim (the owner)?

    Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Tim the owner's contact details or send them a message.

    What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Tim (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

    Or send Tim (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

    What is a booking request?

    When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Tim (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    How do I know my booking is safe?

    To book this holiday home you need to pay through the Holiday Lettings website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to your holiday home when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

    Find out more about booking safely.

    How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

    Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
    Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

    You can also request a quote from Tim (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Tim (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

    Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

    Why can't I call Tim (the owner) before booking?

    You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

    If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Tim (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Tim (the owner) a message.

    If Tim (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

    View all FAQs

    This advert is created and maintained by the advertiser; we can only publish adverts in good faith as we don't own, manage or inspect any of the properties. We advise you to familiarise yourself with our terms of use.

    Still have questions?

    Build your perfect trip, with Holiday Lettings & Tripadvisor

    Book with confidence

    Pay online to be covered by Payment Protection

    Real opinions, real reviews

    Genuine guest feedback from 100,000+ reviews

    Safe, simple, secure

    When you pay online with PayPal or by credit/debit card

    Quick response times

    Know where you're staying within 24 hours

    22 reviews
    from

     £229 

    / night
    Total
    Contact owner
    Book now
    22 reviews
    from

     £229 

    / night
    Total
    Contact owner
    Book now