Near Howe Cottages

04/09/2024

Fancy a stay in the Lake District at Near Howe Cottages?

Saddleback Back Barn, which sleeps 7 people, is available for a short break 9th-12th Sept (£590) or for the week from Friday 20th Sept (£870).

Book via our website or get in touch.

Saddleback Barn is our largest self-catering cottage, sleeping up to 7 people in 3 bedrooms in the Lake District National Park.

27/08/2024

At Near Howe Cottages we're so lucky to have minimal light pollution and can see the Milky Way on a clear night (thanks to Andy for the photo).

Why not join us for one of our stargazing events on the 8th and 9th November 24 to coincide with the Cumbria Dark Sky Festival.

For more information click here: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-skies

22/08/2024

We have had some lovely days over the summer - it hasn't all been rain!

If you fancy escaping to the peace and tranquillity of Near Howe Cottages we still have some availability for short breaks from September onwards across the cottages. Do get in touch or book via our website for the best rates: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/

19/08/2024

So lucky to be surrounded by so much wildlife at Near Howe Cottages. See below pictures of some of our visitors over the summer - we're particularly lucky to have our red squirrel family 🙂

15/08/2024

Great night in Keswick watching the Hound of the Baskervilles - can highly recommend it if you're staying with us over the summer (until the 14th Sept).

Don't forget, when you stay with us you get £3 off each adult ticket (the code is in the welcome pack or contact us before arriving).

02/07/2024

We're really pleased to announce that we've won the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for 2024.

Thank you to all our guests who have written a review on Tripadvisor over the last year - it's really appreciated 🙂

24/06/2024

When you're staying with us and the sun's out we can recommend a visit to Lorraine's Tea Garden.

Amazing home made cakes (see picture below), soup and sandwiches. Check out her page for opening times.

12/06/2024

The sun is out at Near Howe today.

Our cottages are almost booked for the summer - Stable Barn is available for a week from the 26th July (sleeps 5, £840 for the week) and Howe Top from the 16th August (sleeps 4, £620 for the week).

There is also some limited availability ob our campervan pitches.

Do get in touch if you'd like to book.

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23/05/2024

Due to a last minute cancellation, Saddleback Barn (sleeps 7 in 3 ensuite bedrooms) is available for a week (or a short let) from the 5th June (£870 for the week).

Book via the website or contact us directly.

https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/our-cottages/saddleback-barn/

11/05/2024

Great views of the Northern Lights last night from Near Howe.

30/04/2024

We're incredibly pleased to announce we have recently installed two 22kW Electric Vehicle charging points.

Our EV charging points are compatible with all electric cars, though you will need your own charging cable. They're available to use through the M***a App or just scan the QR code on the charging point to see the charge per kWh.

Now our guests with EVs will no longer have to search around for charge points. More information is here: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/guest-facilities/

04/04/2024

Due to a last minute cancellation, Saddleback Barn (sleeps 7) is available for a week (or a short let) from the 12th April (£783 for the week). We've also recently refurbished 2 of the bathrooms.

Bannerdale (sleeps 4) also has some availability from the 15th April. If anyone fancies a short break in the Lakes, do get in touch or book via our website: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/our-cottages/.

29/03/2024

Our campervan pitches are now open!!

There are only 5 pitches, suitable for small campervans only (VW-sized). There's a shower room, washing-up facilities, laundry facilities, water, grey & green chemical waste disposal.

You also get to enjoy the views over Blencathra and down the valley towards Keswick.

To find out more info and to book, please visit: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/campervan-pitches/

25/03/2024

A beautiful spring day at Near Howe Cottages yesterday.

Our red squirrel has been enjoying the nuts and the pheasants can be seen wandering round the gardens.

Looking forward to welcoming our guests over the Easter holidays.

02/03/2024

Beautiful winter wonderland at Near Howe Cottages today.

27/02/2024

Lovely views at the weekend from Near Howe Cottages looking over snow covered mountains.

If you fancy a break in the Lake District, do get in touch.

24/01/2024

🌟🌟🌟Stargazing at Near Howe Cottages 🌟🌟🌟

Our next stargazing events are on the 9th / 10th February from 7:30-9:30pm. Tickets are limited and need to be booked in advance.

For more info and booking details check out our website: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-skies/

16/01/2024

Really pleased with our new kitchens in Grisdale View and Howe Top (complete with dishwashers 🙂) - it's just part of the refurbishments we're doing across the cottages this winter.

Both cottages are open to book on our website: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/our-cottages/

10/01/2024

Stunning walk last weekend starting at Legburthwaite (just 15 mins drive from Near Howe Cottages) onto White Side and Raise - some great cloud inversions in the valleys.

Our booking calendar is open for 2024 if you'd like to experience the Lake District: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/our-cottages/

24/12/2023

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024.

Many thanks for all your support in 2023 and look forward to seeing you in 2024.

Best wishes,

Fiona and Mark

19/12/2023

If you'd like a chance to win, we're giving away a weekend break for two in our cottage Sharp Edge at Near Howe Cottages through Visit Lake District Advent Calendar.

There's also some other prizes to be won behind each door 😀. Check-out the website below......

🎁🎄 Lake District, Cumbria Christmas Advent Giveaway: Day 16! 🎄🎁

To see what's behind today's door, and enter the FREE prize draws, head to www.visitlakedistrictchristmas.com

Yesterday's prize draw was a Romney's Kendal Mint Cake Gift Box 😍 Only just seen this? Don't worry - you can still enter previous day's prize draws, and can enter as many days as you like, so there's still time to be in it to win it!

03/12/2023

Looking picturesque from Near Howe today with a lovely dusting of snow.

24/11/2023

A lovely sunny at Near Howe today - thanks to Andy for the aerial shot taken a few weeks ago.

If you're looking for a break in the Lakes, do check out our cottage availability on the website: https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/ or get in touch.

02/11/2023

Amazing star trail above Near Howe - many thanks to Andy for the photo.

Andy will be talking about the night sky at our stargazing events. There are still a few places left for our November events (10th & 11th):
https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-skies/

11/10/2023

Our campervan site is shut from the 16th Oct for the winter. Thanks to all our campervan guests this year 🚐

We look forward to welcoming campervans from the 29th March next year.

01/10/2023

We're looking forward to our stargazing events this winter in November, February and March.

At the events, you’ll enjoy an inspiring astronomical presentation by Andy Gray, ideally suited for beginners and novices, before heading outdoors for a laser guided tour of the constellations (subject to the weather).

Tickets are limited, so please book in advance via the link below or if you'd like to stay with us, accommodation packages are available so please get in touch.

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/nearhowecottages/items/?flow=825095&full-items=yes

27/09/2023

For anyone with limited mobility, two off-road mobility scooters are available to hire at Whinlatter Forest Park (just 20 minutes drive from ) through Outdoor Mobility: https://www.outdoormobility.org/.

Great to have everyone on the walk with us and parents having fun on the scooters.

For those staying with us, don't forget our cottage, Bannerdale, has a large bedroom with an ensuite wet room, suitable for wheelchair access.

16/09/2023

Looking for a break over October Half Term?

We still have some availability from Friday 20th October for a week in our cottages that sleep four guests. Check out our website for prices and availability or message us directly.

All our cottages are dog friendly and our prices include linen, towels and a complimentary welcome tray.

https://www.nearhowe.co.uk/our-cottages/

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12/09/2023

Lovely walk along part of the Ullswater Way.

We took the Ullswater steamer from Pooley Bridge (just 15 minutes drive from ) to Glenridding and walked backed to Pooley Bridge. Beautiful scenery and easy to combine it with a trip to Aira Force.

30/08/2023

Had a great evening at the Theatre by the Lake (TBTL) in Keswick watching The 39 Steps - really well done and incredibly funny - would definitely recommend.

Just a reminder anyone staying with us can get £3 off adult tickets to most performances at TBTL with our discount code (message us for the code).

Check out what's coming up next: https://www.theatrebythelake.com/whats-on/