Gatehouse
Availability calendar for the Gatehouse cottage at Saltfell.
The Gatehouse is our cottage for families seeking a space that feels both homely and away. Sleeping four across two bedrooms — a super-king or twin, and a cosy bunk room perfect for children — it’s designed for togetherness without feeling cramped. The kids’ room has its own ensuite, while a big family bathroom with a beautiful bathtub invites long soaks after days spent outdoors.
Inside, a large wood-burner warms both the living room and kitchen, its crackle becoming the soundtrack to lazy mornings and evenings spent cooking together. The generous kitchen makes family meals easy, whether you’re keeping things simple or stretching out a Sunday roast.
Outside, an enclosed fenced garden gives children and dogs the freedom to roam safely while you sip coffee on the doorstep. It’s the kind of place where muddy wellies by the door and shouts of laughter drifting through open windows become the markers of a life well-lived, even if just for a weekend. Here, the rhythm slows, and the small joys — bedtime stories, shared breakfasts, dogs snoozing by the fire — become what you remember most.
A cosy family cottage for Lake District adventures
Availability calendar for the Gatehouse cottage at Saltfell.
The Gatehouse is our cottage for families seeking a space that feels both homely and away. Sleeping four across two bedrooms — a super-king or twin, and a cosy bunk room perfect for children — it’s designed for togetherness without feeling cramped. The kids’ room has its own ensuite, while a big family bathroom with a beautiful bathtub invites long soaks after days spent outdoors.
Inside, a large wood-burner warms both the living room and kitchen, its crackle becoming the soundtrack to lazy mornings and evenings spent cooking together. The generous kitchen makes family meals easy, whether you’re keeping things simple or stretching out a Sunday roast.
Outside, an enclosed fenced garden gives children and dogs the freedom to roam safely while you sip coffee on the doorstep. It’s the kind of place where muddy wellies by the door and shouts of laughter drifting through open windows become the markers of a life well-lived, even if just for a weekend. Here, the rhythm slows, and the small joys — bedtime stories, shared breakfasts, dogs snoozing by the fire — become what you remember most.
The essentials
- Wood-burner
- Basket of firewood
- Private fenced garden
- Parking
- Towels
- Bedding
- WiFi
- Books & games
- Toiletries (body wash, shampoo)
- Fridge
- Oven & hob
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Tea & coffee
- Pots & pans
- Plates & bowls
- Cutlery
- Serving plates
- Mugs, cups & wine glasses
- Washing up liquid
- Olive oil, salt & pepper
- Travel cot*
- Highchair*
- Dog bowl*
- Wood-burner
- Basket of firewood
- Private fenced garden
- Parking
- Towels
- Bedding
- WiFi
- Books & games
- Toiletries (body wash, shampoo)
- Fridge
- Oven & hob
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Tea & coffee
- Pots & pans
- Plates & bowls
- Cutlery
- Serving plates
- Mugs, cups & wine glasses
- Washing up liquid
- Olive oil, salt & pepper
- Travel cot*
- Highchair*
- Dog bowl*
The Gatehouse welcomes you like an old friend.
The world quiets the moment you unlatch the door — replaced by the crackle of the wood-burner and children’s laughter spilling into the garden. Days unfold gently: muddy walks followed by deep baths, meals made without rushing, evenings curled by the fire. Time moves differently when there’s space to breathe.
The Gatehouse welcomes you like an old friend.
The world quiets the moment you unlatch the door — replaced by the crackle of the wood-burner and children’s laughter spilling into the garden. Days unfold gently: muddy walks followed by deep baths, meals made without rushing, evenings curled by the fire. Time moves differently when there’s space to breathe.
