Darling How
About the home
Situated on Whinlatter pass, Darling How is a large Georgian farmhouse with fantastic views of the Lakeland fells and hundreds of walks and forest bike trails right from the front door. The house accommodates up to ten people and is an ideal place for large family gatherings and celebrations.
Whinlatter is a great starting point for hundreds of walks, either through the forest, up the fells or along the lakeshore paths of Crummock Water, Buttermere and Loweswater. The visitor centre at Whinlatter is a couple of miles away and has café, bike hire and high ropes course (Go Ape), as well as a live video camera in the Osprey nest (May-August). Keswick is just 15 minutes drive away with its bustling town centre, boating on the lake and outdoor activities.
For groceries there is a Sainsbury’s in Cockermouth (10 mins) or Booths in Keswick (15 mins). There are a couple of pubs in the village of Braithwaite (5-10 mins) or for a special occasion there is Winder Hall in Lorton (5-10 mins).
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Penrith, 38km |
| Will consider: | Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Situated all on one level, Darling How has five bedrooms (one en suite) and two further bathrooms (one with shower, one with bath and separate shower).
The sitting room is spacious with comfortable seating, widescreen TV with DVD player and a wood burning stove.
The kitchen is large and has dining for ten. It is fully equipped with a large range cooker, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and plenty of storage space. There is a laundry room situated in one of the barns outside with washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board.
French windows in the kitchen lead to a patio and garden.
Further details outdoors:
Outside is a large patio and garden which is fully enclosed and has fantastic views of the surrounding fells.
Further details
We take weekend breaks during the Winter, and full week bookings over the Summer.
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The Cumbria/Lake District region


Whinlatter Pass is situated between Keswick (7 miles) and Cockermouth (6 miles). In the heart of the Lake District the vally's of Borrowdale and Buttermere are easily accessable with there beautiful lakes and surrounding fells.
The Cockermouth / High Lorton area
Whinlatter Forest is the perfect starting place to explore the Lake District, in particular the Northern Fells and lakes. There are a variety of walks right from the front door, and several well marked trails through the forest. Within comfortable driving distances are the lakes of Derwentwater, Loweswater, Crummock Water, Buttermere and tranquil Bassenthwaite (this being technically the only true LAKE - the others known as waters or meres).
It's a lovely drive from Darling How into Keswick, a busy market town (market day is Thursday and Saturday) with lots going on. Here you can go boating on the lake, hire bikes, take a trip to the "Cars of the Stars" Museum, the Puzzling Place, the Pencil Museum or even the James Bond Museum (all good wet weather activities for kids and adults alike). Keswick also boasts an indoor swimming pool with wave machine, the renowned Theatre by the Lake and a cinema (which also shows World Cinema films on a Sunday afternoon throughout winter).
Whinlatter is a great starting point for hundreds of walks, either through the forest, up the fells or along the lakeshore paths of Crummock Water, Buttermere and Loweswater. The visitor centre at Whinlatter is close by and has café, bike hire and high ropes course (Go Ape), as well as a live video camera in the Osprey nest (May-August). There is a recently opened mountain bike trail (said to be one of the best and longest forest trails in England).
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Manchester: 200 km |
| Railway: | Penrith: 38 km |
Leave M6 at junction 40 (Penrith)
Take A66 signposted Keswick and Workington.
Continue on A66 until you reach the large roundabout at Keswick (17 miles).
At the roundabout, carry straight on, still on the A66 towards Cockermouth now.
After about 2 miles, turn left to Braithwaite
Keep on the road through Braithwaite and this will take you over Whinlatter Pass.
Keep going and Darling How is 2 miles beyond the Whinlatter Visitors Centre - right up a forestry road which is signed to 'Spout Force'
The postcode for Darling How is CA13 9UE
Activities near Cockermouth
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| New Year 2010 | 28 Dec 10 | 4 Jan 11 | £ 2860 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan - March 2011 | 4 Jan 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 1050 | 220 | 220 | 3 Nights |
| April 2011 | 1 Apr 11 | 8 Apr 11 | £ 1150 | 250 | 250 | 3 Nights |
| April 2011 | 8 Apr 11 | 15 Apr 11 | £ 1585 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April 2011 | 15 Apr 11 | 22 Apr 11 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April 2011 | 22 Apr 11 | 29 Apr 11 | £ 1350 | 300 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| May 2011 | 29 Apr 11 | 27 May 11 | £ 1100 | 265 | 265 | 3 Nights |
| May / June 2011 | 27 May 11 | 3 Jun 11 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2011 | 3 Jun 11 | 24 Jun 11 | £ 1125 | 280 | 280 | 3 Nights |
| June 2011 | 24 Jun 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 1195 | 300 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| July 2011 | 1 Jul 11 | 8 Jul 11 | £ 1250 | 300 | 300 | 3 Nights |
| July 2011 | 8 Jul 11 | 22 Jul 11 | £ 1350 | 350 | 350 | 3 Nights |
| July / August 2011 | 22 Jul 11 | 26 Aug 11 | £ 1735 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August 2011 | 26 Aug 11 | 2 Sep 11 | £ 1650 | 410 | 410 | 3 Nights |
| Sept / Oct 2011 | 2 Sep 11 | 21 Oct 11 | £ 1125 | 280 | 280 | 3 Nights |
| October 2011 | 21 Oct 11 | 28 Oct 11 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Oct - Dec 2011 | 28 Oct 11 | 21 Dec 11 | £ 1075 | 230 | 230 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2011 | 21 Dec 11 | 28 Dec 11 | £ 1995 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2011 | 28 Dec 11 | 3 Jan 12 | £ 2675 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan - Mar 2012 | 6 Jan 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 1150 | 230 | 230 | 3 Nights |
| Easter Week One | 30 Mar 12 | 6 Apr 12 | £ 1665 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter Week Two | 6 Apr 12 | 13 Apr 12 | £ 1850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April - May 2012 | 13 Apr 12 | 18 May 12 | £ 1175 | 290 | 290 | 3 Nights |
| May 2012 | 18 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 1155 | 290 | 290 | 3 Nights |
| June 2012 | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 1820 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June - July 2012 | 8 Jun 12 | 6 Jul 12 | £ 1195 | 320 | 320 | 3 Nights |
| July 2012 | 6 Jul 12 | 13 Jul 12 | £ 1295 | 350 | 350 | 3 Nights |
| July 2012 | 13 Jul 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 1395 | 350 | 350 | 3 Nights |
| July - Aug 2012 | 20 Jul 12 | 24 Aug 12 | £ 1860 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August 2012 | 24 Aug 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Aug - Sept 2012 | 31 Aug 12 | 14 Sep 12 | £ 1275 | 315 | 315 | 3 Nights |
| Sep - Oct 2012 | 14 Sep 12 | 19 Oct 12 | £ 1170 | 315 | 315 | 2 Nights |
| October 2012 | 19 Oct 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 1325 | 330 | 330 | 3 Nights |
| October - Nov 2012 | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 1860 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov - Dec 2012 | 2 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 1195 | 240 | 240 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas 2012 | 21 Dec 12 | 28 Dec 12 | £ 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year 2012 | 28 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 2495 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Pets are welcome at an additional charge of £15.
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