Silverthwaite

An inspiring spot looking out over Langdale Valley with Arts and Crafts influenced detail inside.

Guests

8

Bedrooms

5

Number of dogs welcome

2

Reference

009018

Acorn rating

4What's this

This grand five-bedroom house was built by suffragist Amy Sharp, in the early 1900s. You’ll see why she chose this spot overlooking the Langdale Valley, it’s truly inspiring. Much of its Arts and Crafts influence remains inside from the period fireplaces and the wooden floorboards to antique furnishings and floral detailing throughout.  

Set in woodland, rich in flora with interlinking paths, this is a stay for exciting Lake District adventures. Head towards Skelwith Bridge and discover mesmerizing waterfalls, Skelwith Force and Colwith Force that tumble into the River Brathay. Longer walks could take you to the iconic Tarn Hows, Langdale Pikes or Grasmere. If you like heading out on two-wheels there are many cycle routes in the area, the cottage is well equipped with lockable bike storage.

Further afield in the Lake District, you’ll be less than a 10 minute drive to the northern shores of Lake Windermere. Head to Low Wray where you can hire a canoe or kayak. Or chill out in Ambleside, on the northern tip of the Lake, for its shops, Roman fort and Stagshaw Gardens. 
 

• Wi-Fi, available
• Garden, available
• EV charging, not available
• Fridge, available
• Freezer, available
• Microwave, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• Television, available
• DVD, available
• Washing machine, available
• Dishwasher, available
• Tumble dryer, available
• BBQ, not available
• Cot & high chair, available

Steep drive with tight bend. Extensive enclosed grounds. Unfenced streams. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Entrance hall, large sitting room opening out to the garden with stove and breakfast area, dining room., snug with wood-burning stove and kitchen. There is an additional outside lavatory.

First floor layout

Five bedrooms (two doubles with en-suite shower rooms, 1 double, 2 singles) and bathroom with roll top bath.

Heating: Oil central heating included.

Parking: Space is available for four cars.

Access: The house is situated at the top of a fairly steep drive with a tight bend. This may cause access problems in severe weather.

Garden: Large gardens, mainly woodland surrounding a smaller informal lawn area. The extensive grounds are enclosed by boundary walls and fences but there are streams so children should be supervised.

Please be aware that a gardener attends every other week on either Wednesday or Saturday to help maintain the garden.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Television: FreeSat is provided at the cottage.

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