The Mouse House

About this property

A lovely four star holiday retreat for two sitting in a tranquil position just fifteen minutes walk from majestic Derwentwater within the Lake District National Park. Keswick is only four miles - a fabulous self-catering base for walking and exploring.

The Mouse House is an idyllic retreat for up to two guests. Formerly a traditional Lakeland stone barn dating from the period when Rowling End was a farm, it has been sympathetically developed as a one bedroom cottage.

Lake Derwentwater is a pleasant fifteen minute walk away across the fields and from here you can catch a ferry to Keswick. The Mouse House provides a superb starting point for a number of Lakeland walks and is an an excellent base for exploring the areas many attractions whether you want to discover the beauty of the lakes, the high fells or purely relax amongst glorious scenery. Enjoy direct access from the house, out onto the fells, taking you to Coledale Round, Catbells and the Newlands Round - just a few of Wainwrights favourite walks!

Dogs have always enhanced the owner's family’s enjoyment of walking and you are very welcome to bring your own dog to share your holiday with you.

The village of Braithwaite is only three miles from The Mouse House with a choice of three pubs for a pint or meal out, and a village store for forgotten provisions. Across the fields (only one mile or alternatively walk down the lane) the Swinside Inn provides a warm welcome serving excellent food and drink.

Wainwright saw Newland’s 'greatest blessing' as the peace and freedom that the valley brings where you can escape the commercialisation of busier tourist areas. Today this beautiful area continues to offer an undisturbed oasis of calm where you can enjoy a relaxed pace that in essence has not changed over the years. A working farm until the 1950s, Rowling End is surrounded by lush pasture land where cattle and sheep peacefully graze.

Whilst The Mouse House is in a delightful secluded position, it has a wealth of attractions within easy reach being centrally located in the heart of the Northern Lakes with Borrowdale, Derwentwater, Buttermere and Keswick easily accessible - whether you explore by foot, bike or by car.

Keen walkers will love the hike up Catbells (located directly opposite) which offers magnificent views where on a clear day you can see the Solway Firth.

The land surrounding The Mouse House provides a haven for wildlife including buzzard and deer. Guests are welcome to explore the fields but must be mindful of any livestock and leave the wildlife undisturbed.

There are plenty of things to do and see in this area to keep all ages amused, including: Honister slate mines; Borrowdale Go Ape; Braithwaite Keswick Climbing Wall; Whinlatter Forest; Cumberland pencil museum; The puzzling place; Newlands Adventure centre; Keswick Mire House; Keswick Trotters world of animals; Keswick Alhambra cinema; Keswick Launch ferry and Thronthwate Galleries.

For those who want to venture a little further afield, Penrith is twenty one miles, Carlisle thirty five miles and Workington is twenty miles.

Accommodation and facilities comprise:

Additional information: Bed linen is provided along with towels. A welcome is provided upon arrival. Dogs are free of charge. Short breaks through out the winter. Travel Cot available.

Larger Parties: The Mouse House can be rented with the owners other house, Rowling End House, The Farmhouse and Catbells View to accommodate parties of up to 24 guests.