Cragg House Farm Holiday Cottage

Cragg House Farm Holiday Cottage offers the perfect dog-friendly base in the Lake District for both adventure and relaxation. Whether you’re here for walking, climbing, fishing, or simply to unwind and enjoy the peaceful scenery and wildlife, our cottage provides everything you need for a comfortable countryside escape.

Situated within the west wing of our traditional 17th-century farmhouse, the self-contained apartment includes a double bedroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen, and bathroom — all located on the first floor. From the bedroom and lounge, guests can enjoy breathtaking views across the garden to Whiteless Pike, one of Buttermere’s most striking fells.

While fully private, the cottage is accessed via the main staircase, shared with your hosts, Alister and Rach, who are always happy to offer local advice on walks, food spots, or farm experiences.

The cottage is fully equipped with everything you’ll need for a relaxing stay — all heating, electricity, bed linen, and towels are included, along with free off-road parking for one car.

We pride ourselves on being dog-friendly and warmly welcome well-behaved pets. The cottage is strictly non-smoking.

View our recent reviews on AirBnB & book online through them or book online with us directly below!

A white cottage with red window frames surrounded by green trees and shrubs, with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A cozy bedroom with a bed covered in a salmon-colored duvet, yellow and patterned pillows, a wooden dresser, a black oval mirror, a window with green curtains, a small potted plant on the windowsill, and a ceiling light with a fabric shade.
A cozy bedroom with a bed covered in earthy orange, beige, and yellow pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp and phone, a dresser, a mirror, a window with green curtains, a potted plant, and wall art, illuminated by a ceiling light and a rustic woo
A cozy bedroom with a double bed covered in a white quilt and pink blankets, adorned with yellow and purple pillows. There is a wooden dresser on the right side, a mirror on the wall above it, and a purple upholstered armchair with a pillow near the
A cozy living room with beige sofas, colorful pillows, a bookshelf, a floor lamp, and framed paintings on the wall. There is a small wooden desk with a chair, a window with light green curtains, and a potted plant on the windowsill. The ceiling has a
Living room with beige walls, a couch with yellow and pink cushions, a small brown rug, a small TV on a wooden stand, a dining table with two chairs, a window with green curtains, a wall painting of a lakescape, a potted plant on a window ledge, and
Small bathroom with a walk-in shower, a small window with a potted plant, a pedestal sink, a mirror, a wooden chair with a blanket, sloped ceiling with exposed wooden beams, beige carpet, and cream-colored walls.
Bathroom with a sink, a shower enclosure, a toilet, and a door leading to another room.
Small kitchen with beige walls and a sloped ceiling. Features a black wooden beam, a compact oven, a small sink, and a window with a ledge. Shelves with dishes, a microwave, a kettle, and cooking utensils are visible.
View of a staircase landing with a beige carpet, a potted plant, wall art including a photograph of a pig and a landscape, a window with gray curtains, and a hanging ceiling light, taken from above.
A hallway with a large picture of goats on the right wall and a wooden beam overhead with a sign that reads 'BEWARE - LOW BEAMS'.
A hallway in a house with cream-colored walls and beige carpet. There is a bedroom with an open door on the right, showing a bed and a round mirror on the wall. A landscape photo hangs on the wall along the hallway. The hallway leads to another room
A cozy living room with a beige carpet, a red patterned armchair, a small wooden bench with floral upholstery, a black fireplace, a coat stand, a window with gray curtains, and a ceiling light fixture.
Living room corner with a red upholstered armchair, a black wood stove, a coat rack, potted plants, framed artwork, and a large map on the wall.
Open wicker picnic basket containing a gray drawstring bag, a chrome dog bowl, and a black leash or strap, placed on a metal rack against a stone wall and white-painted wall.

Dog Friendly: We welcome well behaved dogs and just request that you keep them on a lead whilst on the farm and that you tidy up any mess they make and dispose of it in the suitable waste bins located in the farmyard. We provide a handy poo-bag dispenser on the inside of the door to the barn. We do have exterior kennels available should you wish to leave your dog for a few hours or would like to bring working dogs on holiday with you.

Directions:

Our postcode is: CA13 9XA

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Buttermere can be accessed via Newlands Pass from Keswick or via Lorton on the B5289.

Traveling from Newlands Pass: Turn right at the bottom of the pass and you will cross over a bridge with the Bridge Inn on your left. You will find Cragg House Farm (signposted) on your left, 200m up the hill from the bridge. 

Travelling from Lorton: Follow the B5289 from Lorton. Look out for a left turn, signposted Buttermere. Follow this narrow road and eventually Crummock Water will come into view. Continue to follow the road for approximately 4km then keep a look out for the National Trust car park on your right. Once you pass the car park, we are the next turn on your right. 

 

Check In:

15:00

Check Out:

10:00

Signal:

The valley has poor signal so please ensure you save any important information prior to your arrival. Secure signal can be found down the round at the Bridge Inn or Croft House Cafe or can be picked up on the hills (e.g Rannderdale Knotts). We are looking at options to establish wifi in the barn.

Our Livestock:

We have a variety of livestock on the farm such as Herdwick sheep, Kerry Hill sheep, Bagot goats and Oxford Sandy and Black piglets. Please let us know if you would like to meet any of them.

Eating Out:

250m down the road in the centre of the village you can find two pubs (the Bridge Inn and Buttermere Court Hotel) and a daytime cafe (Croft House Farm Cafe) - all dog friendly.

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