Self Catering in Cumbria - Boot
Areas: Lake District
Eskdale Retreat
Boot
Cumbria
England
CA19 1TF
Sleeps a maximum of: 16
Pricing From: £6,698
Eskdale Retreat is a luxury property with a main house, coach house and hot tub, set amongst 10 acres of meadow and woodland in Boot, nr Holmrook, Cumbria. Holmrook less than 7 miles; Ravenglass less than 8 miles; Coniston 2less than 1 miles.
Eskdale Retreat was the former Eskdale vicarage and is now a fabulous, luxury holiday home set within 10 acres of woodland and meadows on the outskirts of Boot, Cumbria. Sitting in an idyllic location along the River Esk and within the Lake District National Park, with hiking, wild swimming, fishing, and cycling on the doorstep, this home makes the perfect getaway for large groups of friends and family looking to escape to a picture-perfect setting. Eskdale Retreat seamlessly blends the character of the original building and its surroundings, while adopting a Scandi-style renovation to bring the best of tradition and contemporary; boasting eight en-suite bedrooms, a hot tub, a cinema room and beautiful grounds, offering the ultimate home for a celebration or annual meet-up.
Private off-road parking for eight cars is available, along with two EV charging points, for extra convenience. Entering the main house, the Alpine-style boot room provides boot warmers and dryers, a welcome addition after a day of walking. The main living area consists of an open-plan living space with a kitchen fitted with quality Neff appliances, a spacious dining area, and a sitting area with a toasty woodburning stove which is perfect for cosying up to after an adventurous day out.
Should the chef of the group need a break from cooking one evening, a private chef can be arranged via the owner, or you can venture to one of the local pubs for something a little more casual. Here, there is also a snug for unwinding, and a cinema for quality time watching a film, catching up on the best shows, or even catching the most important sporting event of the season! Upstairs on the first floor, six bedrooms, each with an en-suite, provide a space to rest; two of the rooms even include freestanding baths for soaking your muscles. Two more super-king-size bedrooms rest in the Coach House, ideal for anyone who likes their own space or young families needing an earlier bedtime away from the excitement.
The Coach House also has its own kitchen facilities and dining and sitting spaces, so there are plenty of options for the whole group when itâs time to relax. Stepping outside, you can bask in your surroundings while enjoying the relaxation of the hot tub, gather for family meals alfresco, or simply enjoy your morning coffee whilst listening to the encompassing nature. Eskdale Retreat lies in âone of the loveliest of Lakelandâs valleysâ as Alfred Wainwright described, with the rugged hills and fells, the coast, and of course, lakes and tarns to be discovered.
The private garden is what dreams are made of, complete with a fabulous Zen Den, an air-conditioned wooden garden buildingand table tennis, it is also an amazing space for retreat group activities. With woodland and meadows to wander and private river frontage with deep pools for natural bathing. There are endless activities in the area with supported canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery, raft building, ghyll scrambling, and canyoning all available by prior arrangement, as well as bike hire and guided cycling and swimming.
Alternatively, if youâre a seasoned outdoor explorer, you can find a world of wild mountains and water from the doorstep. Enjoy a break like no other at Eskdale Retreat.
Amenities:
Highlights
Parking Space Jacuzzi Linen Provided Dishwasher Washing Machine Wi-Fi
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
8
Details
Main house -
Six bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 - Scafell, modern skandi style room, super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request) with freestanding copper bath and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom 2 - Bela Tarn, contemporary room with purple decor, super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom 3 - Great Howe- This is a large, sophisticated room, super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite, shower over the bath, basin and WC
Bedroom 4 - Hardknott- This is a large bright room with windows on two aspects, super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request), with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom 5 - Green Crag- a lovely room with a wonderfully quirky woodland papered ceiling, super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bedroom 6 - La'al Ratty- Contemporary dark moody decor, this is a bunk room, ideal for kids but with adult-sized bunks, so it can be used by grown-ups too, with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Please note: All bedrooms are on the first floor, there is no wheelchair access
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Utility
Snug
Alpine-style boot room
Cinema room
Main house amenities:
2 x Neff Slide & Hide single oven, 2 x Neff built-in microwave oven, 2 x Neff venting induction hob, 2 x Neff dishwasher, Neff larder fridge, Neff fridge/freezer, half-height Neff freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board, boot warmers/dryers
2 x Smart TVs with Sky and TNT package, WiFi, Bluetooth sound system Coach House -
Two bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 - Whillan Beck, first floor- a wonderful room with a wallpapered ceiling, super-king-size bed, it has its own large bathroom with a super big black stone bath and a separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, it is accessed via an open staircase (no doors) from the lounge
Bedroom 2- Stanley Ghyll, ground floor,- super-king-size bed (zip/link can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
Neff single oven, Neff oven/microwave, Neff integrated extractor induction hob, Neff dishwasher, Neff fridge/freezer, Neff washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine
Both Main House and Coach House -
WiFi
Off-road parking for up to 8 cars
2 x EV charging points
Secure bike storage for up to 14 bikes
Bike washing facilities
Hot Tub
Private gardens with meadow, woodland, lawns and furniture and also a fabulous Zen Den, an air-conditioned wooden garden building and table tennis
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub less than 1 miles
There are four pubs within the valley, two of which are within easy walking distance
Services available to book via the owners (subject to availability) including -
Private dining chef
Adventure activities: canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rock climbing, archery, raft building, ghyll scrambling & canyoning and multi-activity packages
Bike hire
Guided hikes and walks
Guided mountain biking and road cycling
Guided wild swimming
Massage & holistic treatments
Please note: During the school summer holidays this property only accepts week long bookings
Fri
Map is approximate and should only be used to get a rough idea of the cottage location.
Nearest Attractions
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interestEskdale -
0.4 miles (Countryside) 
Eskdale, St Catherine's Church -
0.4 miles (Historic Church) 
Stanley Ghyll Force Waterfall -
0.7 miles (Countryside) 
Hardknott Roman Fort -
3.1 miles (Roman Site) 
Wast Water lake -
3.5 miles (Countryside)
Hardknott Pass -
3.5 miles (Countryside)
Birks Bridge -
4.2 miles (Countryside)
Muncaster, St Michael's Church -
4.7 miles (Historic Church)
Ulpha, St John's Church -
4.8 miles (Historic Church)
Muncaster Castle -
4.8 miles (Castle)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
Eskdale Green, Cumbria
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Stay from: £1,058 - £7,131
Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
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