High Stile in Seatoller near Rosthwaite | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About High Stile

High Stile is a four-bedroom cottage in Rosthwaite, Borrowdale, within the Lake District National Park. This property sleeps seven guests making it perfect for larger families or groups of friends. The cottage features ground floor accommodation with easy access and off-road parking for two cars.

The location sits in spectacular Borrowdale valley surrounded by fells and meadows. Mountain views stretch in all directions from this peaceful setting. The famous Yew Tree pub stands just minutes away on foot.

Accommodation includes four bedrooms: ground floor double, upstairs double with en-suite shower, twin room and single room. Three bathrooms serve the property including a ground floor shower room and main bathroom with bath. The well-equipped kitchen features electric double oven, dishwasher and wine chiller. Separate dining room and sitting room with woodburning stove provide excellent social spaces.

Derwentwater lies 6.5 miles away (15 minutes drive). Honister Pass offers dramatic scenery 8 miles distant (20 minutes). Keswick town centre provides shops and attractions 6.5 miles away (15 minutes). Lodore Falls cascade nearby for easy walking access.

High Stile delivers the perfect Lake District base for groups wanting spectacular walks from the doorstep. Mountain enthusiasts and families seeking space will find this cottage ideal for memorable group holidays.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil-fired central heating
✓Smart tv, dvd player, wifi
✓Electric fire
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot available on request
✓Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓Communal outdoor space with bench
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 1.5 miles
✓Note: there is a steep drop down to the neighbouring stream; please supervise children and pets at all times
✓Note: there is no private garden
✓Note: there are steps in the property; please take care
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at High Stile

Spectacular walks from doorstep

Multiple great walks start directly from the cottage with mountain views all around

Well-equipped kitchen facilities

Excellent kitchen with double oven, dishwasher and wine chiller makes group cooking easy

Ground floor bedroom access

Ground floor double bedroom with nearby shower room perfect for less mobile guests

Separate dining and lounge areas

Dedicated dining room and sitting room with woodburning stove provides excellent group spaces

Mountain views in all directions

Stunning fell views surround the property in beautiful Borrowdale valley setting

Yew Tree pub walking distance

Superb riverside pub with excellent food just couple minutes walk from cottage

Getting To High Stile

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach High Stile by car, navigate carefully to Rosthwaite in Borrowdale. The cottage requires crossing a narrow bridge with uneven ground access. Off-road parking for two cars is available upon arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Penrith, approximately 25 miles from High Stile. From Penrith station, taxi services or car hire provide onward transport to reach this beautiful Borrowdale location.

Off-road parking for two cars

Penrith station (25 miles)

Located in Rosthwaite, Borrowdale

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Derwentwater

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5DJ

Honister Pass

Distance: 8 miles

CA12 5XN

Keswick Museum

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5DZ

Lodore Falls

Distance: 2 miles

CA12 5EU

Galleny Force Waterfall

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5XW

Castle Crag

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 5XB

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5BZ

Rosthwaite Village Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA12 5XB

Seatoller Barn

Distance: 2 miles

CA12 5XN

Regular Bus Services

Distance: 0.1 miles

CA12 5XW

Borrowdale Valley

Distance: 0 miles

CA12 5XW

Yew Tree Farm

Distance: 0.2 miles

CA12 5XW

Derwentwater

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5DJ

Honister Pass

Distance: 8 miles

CA12 5XN

Keswick Museum

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5DZ

Lodore Falls

Distance: 2 miles

CA12 5EU

Galleny Force Waterfall

Distance: 1 mile

CA12 5XW

Castle Crag

Distance: 3 miles

CA12 5XB

Keswick Town Centre

Distance: 6.5 miles

CA12 5BZ

Rosthwaite Village Shop

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA12 5XB

Seatoller Barn

Distance: 2 miles

CA12 5XN

Regular Bus Services

Distance: 0.1 miles

CA12 5XW

Borrowdale Valley

Distance: 0 miles

CA12 5XW

Yew Tree Farm

Distance: 0.2 miles

CA12 5XW

Is High Stile Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

High Stile offers excellent family facilities with ground floor bedroom access and three bathrooms. The separate dining room provides space for family meals while the sitting room with woodburning stove creates cosy evenings. Mountain walks from the doorstep suit older children with spectacular Borrowdale scenery. A cot is available for younger guests.

Groups Will Love...

The separate dining room and sitting room create perfect group social spaces at High Stile. The dining room serves as an excellent base for meal planning and itinerary discussions while the sitting room features a woodburning stove for cosy group gatherings. Both rooms provide ample space for seven guests to relax together comfortably.

Pet Friendly

High Stile welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs at £10 per dog per stay. The property offers exceptional walking opportunities directly from the doorstep with mountain paths and valley trails perfect for dogs. Borrowdale provides endless exploration with safe off-lead areas and the nearby river for drinking water during walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at High Stile

Yew Tree Restaurant

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5XW

Langstrath Country Inn

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5XB

Scafell Hotel Restaurant

Located 1.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA12 5XB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about High Stile

How many people does High Stile sleep?

High Stile sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms including ground floor double, upstairs double with en-suite, twin room and single room. Three bathrooms serve the property with excellent facilities for larger groups.

Is High Stile pet friendly?

Yes, High Stile welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs at £10 per dog per stay. The property offers excellent walking opportunities directly from the doorstep perfect for dog owners.

What kitchen facilities are available?

The kitchen is exceptionally well-equipped with electric double oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and wine chiller. All expected appliances are provided making group catering straightforward and enjoyable.

Is there parking at the property?

Off-road parking for two cars is provided at High Stile. Access requires careful navigation over a narrow bridge and uneven ground suitable for standard cars.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is 4pm and check-out is 10am. Bed linen and towels are included in the rental with flexible cancellation terms available.

Are there good walks from the cottage?

Spectacular walks start directly from High Stile with mountain views in all directions across Borrowdale. Regular bus services connect to Buttermere and Keswick for extended walking opportunities without needing cars.

What heating does the property have?

High Stile features oil-fired central heating throughout plus a woodburning stove in the sitting room. The combination provides excellent warmth and atmosphere for group gatherings.

How far is High Stile from local amenities?

Rosthwaite village with shop and pub sits 1.5 miles away while Keswick town centre is 6.5 miles distant. The famous Yew Tree pub with excellent food stands just minutes walk from the cottage.

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High Stile Reviews

Prior to our arrival at High Stile we were made aware of an issue via the cleaners and property owner and as a result a work around' was easily set up, we appreciated the communication. This was our second visit to this well maintained and comfortable cottage situated in a beautiful location, since our last visit the property had benefited from new carpet throughout. Subject to availability we will return one day

Timothy

Very cosy, relaxing and well maintained property.

We had a great few days there the location was fantastic and the cottage was cosy. Some areas could do with a deep clean! Overall the property was nice and we had a good time.

We had a great stay at the cottage which was ideally based for our planned walks, we even managed a lovely day on Dale Head in the snow. It was very wet with some floods but to be expexted at this time of year but were warm and cosy in the cottage. The only negatives were a 'welcome pack' for the fire which consisted of one log and a few sticks. I also managed to dent one side of my Transporter on the very narrow bridge.

I am very sorry to say that I was really disappointed with High Stile. This is the first Sykes cottage I have had an issue with. The cottage is very tired, it could do with some maintenance, a deep clean and decoration. The sofas were very dirty with marks as were the rugs and some of the walls. The oilcloth on the dining table was ripped in several places and the table mats were scored and dirty. I have photos, should you need to see them. The heating was very good and there was a good supply of hot water. The kitchen was very well equipped to cook for a family of six. Another issue which caused problems was a planned power outage on Thursday which left us with no electricity from 9.30 4.30. During this time along with lack of power, we had no heating or water. As this was a planned outage, I feel that you as agents should have been notified and in turn ourselves. Its very difficult entertaining three children in a dark cold cottage. The location of High Stile is lovely and well suited for a family of 67. With some updates and TLC it would have been wonderful.

Very disappointed with cottage took my family for a get together and to visit my brother. Lounge furniture very shabby and cushions. Bedding very poor. Afraid the whole place needs a face lift. The bench outside needs breaking up for firewood couldn't sit on it. The bathrooms and kitchen areas weren't to bad. We enjoyed the area around very .much would like to visit again but not this cottage unless it was smartend up.Facilities in cottage where good but spoilt by not enough tlc.

Despite being comfortable and homely, the property was a little tired and outdated. It would benefit from being redecorated throughout. The windows could do with some attention as they were difficult to open and close. The sound of the river outside was very relaxing. We all slept very well and loved the location.

This property is in an amazing position and very comfortable. No need to ever get in a car as there are spectacular walks in all directions and very regular bus services over to Buttermere and Keswick. The house is very homely and well equipped, the only reason for not giving the property 5 stars for facilities and maintenance is because of the problems we had with the water supply which was cut off twice during our stay. Back on within a few hours but nevertheless inconvenient. We have stayed in this property before and hope to do so again in the future because it is homely and in such a beautiful setting.

Lovely clean property in a beautiful quiet location. Good facilities, clean and good condition.

We had a fantastic stay at High Stile cottage. You couldn't get a better location, with mountain views all around and multiple great walks from the doorstep. The Yew Tree pub just a couple of minutes walk away is also a must visit the food is superb and it has a lovely riverside garden. The cottage itself was also great, plenty of space and it was nice to have a separate lounge and dining room. The kitchen was also well kitted out which made cooking at the property very easy. The boot room was also super useful! I am sure we will be back to this cottage.

My son and I very much enjoyed our stay at High Stile, the cottage is clean comfortable and has a very well equipped kitchen and is situated in a beautiful area of Borrowdale. Subject to availability we will return one day. The information regarding navigating the bridge leading to the cottage must be heeded.

Rachel

We loved the location of High Stile, beautiful walk to Rosthwaite down by the river straight from the cottage. Easy drive to Keswick and Buttermere. We stayed as four adults, two children and a dog and the house was a good size for us we didnt watch much TV as we were so busy exploring but if all six had wanted to watch TV it would have been very difficult. The property itself was pretty tired and not the cleanest we have stayed in. The listing says there is a communal outside area and I was very disappointed at how unusable it was as it is basically a picnic bench at the edge of what was a very full car park for all the cottages!

Eilidh

Our stay started on a low note it hadnt been cleaned when we arrived after the check in time. The cleaners arrived half an hour later with the reason that they were delayed due to car troubles. We were then not able to go into the property until 6pm. This is understandable, but should have been communicated to us earlier in the day so we didnt arrive and then need to wait around. The property was also not cleaned to a high standard, so we then needed to clean the kitchen and dining room. The rest of our stay was great, but we were disappointed by the start. A few things to note that we would have appreciated knowing before booking the turning into the property is very narrow and the ground is very uneven. Our estate car only just managed. A lower car would not be able to enter it without hitting the ground. There is also not sufficient parking along the lane as the residents from cottages 15 all park in the area beside this property number 6.

Anneke

Lovely cottage with great walks from the door. Good kitchen, upstairs a bit tired in places but adds to charm. Would be crowded if fully occupied particularly in sitting room.

A lovely spacious property, perfect for a stay in Borrowdale. Kitchen facilities are great and the fridge freezer is a generous size. It was disappointing that there were no toilet rolls in any of the bathrooms and a trip to Keswick was necessary. Only 2 dishwasher tablets were left. Had we been aware of the need to bring these items , time could have been saved. Otherwise this was a great place to stay and we would like to rebook.

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High Stile, Seatoller

About High Stile

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spectacular walks from doorstep

Well-equipped kitchen facilities

Ground floor bedroom access

Separate dining and lounge areas

Mountain views in all directions

Yew Tree pub walking distance

Getting To High Stile

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is High Stile Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Yew Tree Restaurant

Langstrath Country Inn

Scafell Hotel Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

High Stile Reviews