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Offering a garden and mountain view, Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch is situated in Seascale, 3.2 km from Wasdale and 8.9 km from Scafell Pike. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the apartment's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. With free WiFi, this apartment features a satellite flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Seascale, like fishing and hiking. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Muncaster Castle is 16 km from Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch, while Buttermere is 49 km from the property. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 164 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Seascale
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Outstanding location and very beautiful, comfortable and nicely decorated studio. It had all it needed, or even more. Made us feel like staying on a proper ranch in the mountains, but at the same time, in the Lake District.
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, fantastic views, comfortable clean property, everything you need.
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location, beautiful place to stay on a lovely, authentic farm. So easy to get to Wast Water from here and all the other beautiful places. The apartment was very clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. Stunning views from...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Near Wastwater with stunning views of the peaks surrounding the lake, the cottage on the Rivera stud farm was a spectacular place to stay on a family trip for a few nights. Clean, comfortable and full of character (the decorative woodcarvings were...
  • Chantalle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here with a friend, very spacious for 2 people. Spotlessly clean, with a good-sized kitchen area. Beautiful setting and access to garden area with stunning views. Self check in worked very well, and I received comprehensive and accurate...
  • Valerie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location close to lake and Scafell Pike and nice pub around the corner for dinner, the Strand. Hired paddle boards for reasonable price so all good
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for walking. Views from property stunning, Very clean and comfortable. Will definitely return.
  • Sujan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly host. Beautiful view. Comfortable and clean place.
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect quiet location, the cottages were just what we were looking for. The hosts just left us too it.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, modern and very comfortable with fabulous views. Will book again soon.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Rocky

Company review score: 8.9Based on 355 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Hi, my name is Rocky and a Cowboy through and through. I have been looking after the 4 properties on the farm form 7 years now and I want to wish you a very warm welcome to Wastwater Cottage page. I would not want to live anywhere else as the views and peacefulness are unsurpassed in the Lake District. If you don't say "Wow" when you arrive and see the view from the cottage then you will be the first ! We love to listen and respond positively ! . Fast internet Central Heating system. A very warm welcome to our bit of heaven here in Wasdale . We enjoy sharing our bit of heaven with you all and are on hand in person or by phone to assist you with anything you may require. We are a Pure Race Spanish Horse Stud here at The Big "W" Ranch, but we also have a few Alpacas from Peru along with some Highland Cattle. We hope to see you here soon ! EV charging is available on request. Pre booking to charge is recommended .

Property information

Welcome to The Big "W" Ranch. Perfect for Scafell Pike and Wastwater lake. You won’t forget your time in this romantic, memorable place. This cosy apartment cottage has wow views of mountains. Great beds, ample kitchen with dishwasher and large walk in shower in the en suite. Sat TV and full wi fi access inside and outside. Guests garden to sit and take in the views to the ocean and a BBQ facility. Situated on a Western Ranch and Stud Farm for Pure Spanish Horses the setting is idyllic and quality throughout. Family run. We now provide a Tassimo Coffee maker so if you have your favourite blend bring along your pods. Please note this is a very peaceful setting . You will have close neighbours and noise must be kept to a bare minimum. No parties , loud TV /music or any other noise is accepted in this cottage nor any of the other properties on site above or below this Cottage. Please do not book if you cannot conform to the noise restrictions noted above. We welcome dogs , but with strict rules and regulations. All dogs must be pre booked , declaring the breed and age of the dog. We do not allow large dogs or any pure or hybrids of German Shepherd, Doberman, Bulldogs of any kind. No puppies or dogs under 6 months of age. You must agree that dogs will not be allowed at any time on furniture or beds or off a lead. We enforce our rules strictly. Guests arriving without declaring the dog in advance will not be given access. Please do not book if you cannot abide by our rules regarding dogs. Paddleboards are available on site for an extra charge.

Neighbourhood information

Perfect for Scafell and Wastwater Lake. Please note this is a very peaceful setting . You will have neighbours and noise must be kept to a minimum. No parties , loud TV / music or any other noise is accepted in this cottage nor any of the other properties on site above or below this Cottage. Please do not book if you cannot conform to the noise restrictions noted above. Paddleboards and floatation jackets are available on site for an extra charge. Horse riding around the area can be arranged with adequate notice from total beginners to experienced catered for. Max Group size is 4 and minimum of 1 . You will need to pay them directly contact us to put you in touch for any costs applicable and availability.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Basic free WiFi 10 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Horse riding
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    Outdoor & View
    • Mountain view
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Private check-in/check-out
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch

    • Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Horse riding

    • Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch is 5.6 miles from the centre of Seascale. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Wastwater Cottage on The Big "W" Ranch is popular with guests booking family stays.