About this property

Historic Setting: Windsor Farm House on The Big "W" Ranch is situated in Nether Wasdale, housed in a historic building. The property offers spacious accommodation with five bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or in the garden, enjoying mountain views. The outdoor seating area and picnic spots provide ample space for leisure activities. Modern Amenities: The holiday home features free WiFi, a hot tub, and an electric vehicle charging station. Additional amenities include a kitchen, fireplace, and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Wasdale is 3 km away, Scafell Pike 9 km, Muncaster Castle 16 km, and Buttermere 49 km from the property. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 164 km distant. Horse riding is available nearby.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4
2 single beds
Bedroom 5
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mackenzie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house is very well kept and clean, it is a very good size as my group of 8 had no trouble with space at any time. We ordered an Asda delivery for food at the beginning of the stay and at first were worried if it could arrive due to the heavy...
  • Jamieson
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What I really like about the property is how peaceful and serene the environment feels. The views are absolutely exceptional—truly something special to wake up to. And the interior is just as impressive, with amazing decorations in each room that...
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All of it was great. Lovely owner , views and facilities. Thank you for a lovely birthday weekend with my family. The views are amazing and loved seeing all the animals.. It really is such a beautiful place to visit.
  • Phyllis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, views and the interesting decor and sculptures.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quirky and beautiful - a stunning and remote location.
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the largest of the cottages - all renovated farm buildings. A magnificent view via a huge glass wall over the Wasdale valley and out to sea. The huge house was quirkyly renovated with chunky stone walls and ancient flooring - but...
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unfortunately the keys had been left in the door inside and so we couldn't get in from the outside meaning it was almost a couple of hours before we could get access which was frustrating but apart from that, I absolutely recommend this property....
  • Marion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unusual, quirky, big enough for the family. In a great location
  • Johan
    Sweden Sweden
    Location was wonderful, hot tub felt great after a long day hiking. Everything was clean and comfortable.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location. Views are amazing. Owner could not do enough.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Rocky

Company review score: 8.8Based on 386 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company information

Hi, my name is Rocky , I have been looking after the 4 properties on the Ranch for 7 years now and I want to wish you a very warm welcome to Windsor Farm House page. I would not want to live anywhere else as the views and peacefulness are unsurpassed in the Lake District. Hosting now since May 2019. This is a very peaceful World Heritage valley and respect for others and nature is vital. The Farm House is in two halves , this property is the family home and part of the year half of it reverts back to our family home. We love to share the absolutely stunning views and peace with our guests and hope they will respect and look after our home with care. Please take into consideration this is a 400 year old house and has been added to over the years, it has low beams , very thick stone walls and has all the issues that old properties have. We hope you will appreciate the fact that this is not a modern insulated perfect build house , but a house with character and history. We want you to have a wonderful time in our home and respect it and leave it as you find it. We can provide daily rental of Paddleboards and floatation Jackets for those who wish to try this sport on Wastwater Lake just a very short drive away and in view from the house. We love Horses here and we are a Pure Spanish Horse Breeding Stud Farm and with notice can arrange short or longer rides around the valley or in our arenas. Please enquire for rates for Paddle boards and Horse Riding.

Property information

Welcome to the Big "W" Horse Ranch our bit of heaven here in Wasdale . If you don't say "Wow" when you arrive and see the view from the Farm House then you will be the first ! We enjoy sharing our bit of heaven with you all and live on the farm site in person or you can contact by phone to assist you with anything you may require. Windsor Farm House is set on the mountainside with Scafell in in view from the house and a short drive to the car park for the walk to the summit. Only 5km to the quiet pristine sandy beaches on the Irish Sea. We are a Pure Race Spanish Horse Stud here at the Ranch and we have a few Alpacas from Peru along with some Highland Cattle . We offer a historic 17th century house parts of which were built around 1640 . This is a peaceful natural place , We have No smoking or vaping rules that are strictly upheld. NO DOGS or pets allowed (including Service Dogs ) as this is an ALLERGY free house. IMPORTANT NOTES : Absolutely no parties or excessive drinking . No loud music and Quiet time after 10pm. PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IF YOU INTEND TO BE LOUD AND DRINKING A LOT. The garden is not suitable for unsupervised children as it has some steep drops and unguarded terraces. A stunning setting, amazing views and a homely atmosphere. The Hot Tub is inside a glass conservatory with astounding views of the whole valley for all weather use, it may not be available the first day as it needs to heat up fully from a full clean and refill before you arrive . We also provide EV charging for Tesla and other makes on 7kw and 3kw plugs. (Must be booked in advance and you are charged for your use. We hope to see you here soon. We now provide a Tassimo Coffee maker so if you have your favourite blend bring along your pods

Neighbourhood information

A very warm welcome to Windsor Farm House set here on the amazing “Big W Ranch” set high in the World Heritage Wasdale Valley. The Ranch is home to over 20 horses with high quality stables with both indoor and outdoor arenas for training the horses. We have both Western and English trained horses and we rear foals from birth to Showjumping, dressage and eventing standards. We specialise in High mountain Western trail riding and many of our horses are used to climbing to the summits and high passes in the Wasdale Valley. This is cowboy country ! The historic site of Windsor Farm was first built probably over a thousand years ago ( a two thousand year old Roman Fort is just over the mountain in front) with the present house being constructed in 1640, with the original beams still used in the front upstairs rooms. The house has been added to over the next 380+ years with the latest additions being finished in 2020. Guests will come here to access the most dramatic areas of the World Heritage Lake District , Wasdale is renowned for having the Highest mountain , the deepest Lake , the smallest Church and was voted the most beautiful view in England. We have some great local inns to eat and drink, just a short 2 minute drive down the valley. the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway is a short drive away and the beaches at Seascale and Drigg have miles of golden sands and are quiet and natural. Windsor Farm House is set on the mountainside overlooking the Mountains of Whinrigg and Ilgill Head and down to Wastwater lake ( dont forget to hire a Paddle Board ! ) a short 5 minute drive away. Scafell is in view from the house and a short drive to the car park for the walk to the summit. Only 5km to the quiet pristine sandy beaches on the Irish Sea. this is without a doubt the most beautiful Valley and site that you could visit in the Lakes.

Language spoken

Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

Windsor Farm House on The Big "W" Ranch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 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.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
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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 not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Windsor Farm House on The Big "W" Ranch in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.