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Irt Cottage

Nether Wasdale, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1034541)

Customer rating

4.4★

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Lakelovers rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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56 Customer Review(s)

  • Stephan

    “I don’t really write reviews but feel on this occasion the need to.”

    We booked this cottage because it’s ideally situated and has all the amenities listed we needed for our two week holiday. Online it looked absolutely perfect. When we arrived however, it soon became very clear that all is not as it seemed. First the dishwasher and the bottom oven didn’t work. The dishwasher kept tripping the main fuse. After I phoned, someone came out fairly quickly to take a look and said someone would come the next day to fix it. This didn’t happen. The oven (both) and ...

    We booked this cottage because it’s ideally situated and has all the amenities listed we needed for our two week holiday. Online it looked absolutely perfect. When we arrived however, it soon became very clear that all is not as it seemed. First the dishwasher and the bottom oven didn’t work. The dishwasher kept tripping the main fuse. After I phoned, someone came out fairly quickly to take a look and said someone would come the next day to fix it. This didn’t happen. The oven (both) and baking sheets were absolutely disgusting, covered in a thick grimy layer of fat and grease. Obviously, no one had seen the necessity to clean it for quite some time. As we have dogs we always bring blankets with us to cover the furnishings, however here we used our blankets to cover up the sofas, which needles to say were also pretty rancid. As for under the sofas ….. I’m not even going there. The sink in the downstairs bathroom only drained extremely slowly and the shower leaked water all over the floor from beneath the shower tray. Mould in the upstairs bathroom, a hob extraction fan which was also filthy and didn’t work, a light bulb in the living room which was so dim you practically needed a torch to read anything, just topped off the whole experience. When I think how much we paid for the two weeks, I feel that the accommodation was well below par. The whole place needs a thorough deep clean and renovation. The cottage is completely booked out until December next year and obviously it is only given a very superficial, surface clean between guests checking out and in. It could be such a lovely place, with plenty of charm and character, perfectly situated for a holiday in the Lake District. I’m not usually very fussy, but there are things that I feel need to be said, when I think about the amount we paid.

    - Stephan, September 2025
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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double and 1 x twin
  • Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Utility
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Snug.
  • Oil fired central heating and woodburning stove
  • TV, DVD player, WiFi and a selection of games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot for children under the age of two (please bring your own linens) and highchair available
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Gravelled front garden and rear lawn with furniture and bike storage
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 4.3 miles, 0.4 miles
  • Note: Please enquire if wishing to bring more than two pets
  • Note: There is a river next to the property

The property

Irt Cottage boasts traditional charm and a homely aura, and provides the perfect accommodation for a family or group of friends seeking a scenic experience in Cumbria.

Found within the Lake District National Park, you'll find a wide array of excitement on your doorstep at any time of year.

The lovely village of Nether Wasdale with its church and 2 country pubs is only a short walk away.

Entering through the rear of the property, step into the utility and past the conventionality placed washing machine and shower room before entering into the charm of the kitchen/diner; here you can find all the appliances you could need for a week-long stay, accompanied by a table seating four where you can begin your day with an energising cup of coffee ahead of a day of exploration.

Prepare a delicious treat for the group and sit around the dining table altogether for some quality family time when you're not exploring the delicious eateries in the nearby villages.

For a relaxing evening indoors, the sitting room offers a snug spot to sink into after a tiresome day, with the woodburning stove adding an extra sense of homeliness to the room in the winter months.

The snug is also the perfect place to relax, with an inviting armchair and a selection of games to choose from, it offers a wonderful escape for when you're seeking some alone time.

Moving onto the first floor you will find three well-presented bedrooms in the form of two doubles and a twin, all holding wooden furnishing and a charming spot to rest in between adventures.

Spend your mornings waking up to the sound of birdsong on the back lawn as your furry friends stretch their legs before setting out to explore the local village of Gosforth; boasting historical wonder and a modest selection of amenities, it makes a great base for those seeking a relaxing retreat.

Further afield you can find Whitehaven, offering even more history and a beautiful marina to explore, it's well-worth a visit.

Settled within the natural beauty of the Lake District and within easy reach of the excitement of the coast, Irt Cottage makes a wonderful base for a family getaway to Cumbria.

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About the location

NETHER WASDALE

Gosforth 3.9 miles; Santon Bridge 2.3 miles

Nether Wasdale is a small village situated to the west of Wastwater, the deepest lake in Great Britain. The village is well-served with two pubs, one with its own brewery, a farm shop and café selling local produce and ice cream. This area is the birthplace of climbing and is a superb base for climbing, hiking and all outdoor pursuits. Unlike many lakes, motorised boats are forbidden on Wastwater though canoeing and kayaking are perfect for these unspoilt and tranquil waters which add to the peace and serenity of this stunning part of the Lake District National Park. Wastwater is sided by The Screes and at the head of the lake the fells of Great Gable and Scafell Pike can be reached, popular with hikers and climbers alike. The view from the summit of Great Gable is said to be the finest view in Britain. At Wasdale Head is the church of St. Olaf, one of the smallest churches in England, dating back to 1550 and its beams are said to have come from Viking long boats. Close by are the villages of Santon Bridge and Gosforth.

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