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Watergate Farm

The whitewashed exterior of Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The exterior of Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The kitchen at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria

Watergate Farm

Period features throughout in this spacious farmhouse on the shores of Loweswater.

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The sitting room at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The kitchen at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The whitewashed exterior of Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The double bedroom at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
One of the twin bedrooms at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria
The picnic area at Watergate Farm, nr Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria

© National Trust / Mike Henton

Period features throughout in this spacious farmhouse on the shores of Loweswater.

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
2
Reference
009021
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Watergate Farm

Stay on the shores of Loweswater in this traditional semi-detached Lake District farmhouse. It’s full of charm inside with large spacious rooms, a farmhouse kitchen and period features throughout. It looks over the lake and is surrounded by plenty of open space for children to play. 

You’ll be encompassed by woodland and open farmland with views across the valley. Take the 4 mile walk around the lake and finish up at the nearby pub. For a more challenging trail, hike to the top of Melbreak which offers panoramic views of the Buttermere valley.

Further afield, drive 20 minutes to Whinlatter Forest Park for mountain biking adventures. Wordsworth House at Cockermouth is just a 25 minute drive to the north from the cottage.  

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, not 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

Location

Accessibility

Parking next to cottage. Cottage and lake surrounded by open space. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Large kitchen/dining room and sitting room with wood burner.

First floor layout

Three bedrooms (1 double with ensuite shower and lavatory, 2 twins), bathroom with separate shower cubicle

More information

Heating: The cottage is heated by a ground source heat pump. 

Parking: There is parking available next to the cottage.

Garden: The cottage and lake are surrounded by plenty of open space where children can play under adult supervision.

Television: FreeSat is provided at the cottage. 

Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer.

Short breaks: Booking is possible within 4 weeks of the start date all year at this cottage.