Rawfell in Great Langdale | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Rawfell

Rawfell is a four-bedroom holiday cottage in Great Langdale, Lake District. This property sleeps eight people and sits in extensive prize-winning gardens with sweeping lawns and a south-facing patio. The farmhouse kitchen features both an electric AGA and a separate oven, perfect for group catering. Groups get three bathrooms including two walk-in showers.

Great Langdale valley provides direct access to fell walks from the front door. The location sits 5.5 miles from Ambleside and 4.4 miles from Grasmere. Views stretch across the valley from the large well-tended gardens.

The property includes two king-size bedrooms with valley views, one zip-link bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower (basin and WC) and one ground-floor zip-link twin that converts to king-size. The main bathroom has a bath and walk-in shower. The sitting room features a pool table and multi-fuel burning stove. The kitchen-diner includes a dishwasher, washer-dryer and two fridge-freezers. Three free passes to Langdale Leisure Centre come included.

Langdale Pikes (2 miles, 5 minutes) offers world-class hiking. Ambleside (5.5 miles, 15 minutes) provides shops and restaurants. Lake Windermere (8 miles, 20 minutes) has water sports and boat trips. Grasmere village (4.4 miles, 12 minutes) features Wordsworth's Dove Cottage.

Rawfell works brilliantly for active families wanting fell walking combined with comfortable group accommodation. The pool table and spa passes keep everyone entertained.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with multi-fuel burning stove
✓Electric aga, electric oven and hob, microwave, undercounter fridge/freezer in kitchen, larger freestanding fridge/freezer in utility area, washer/dryer, dishwasher, tv and dvd player, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off-road parking for three cars
✓Secure bike storage
✓Extensive gardens and patio with furniture
✓One well-behaved dog welcome subject to £20 dog charge
✓Sorry, no smoking

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Rawfell

Spacious Kitchen-Diner with AGA

The farmhouse kitchen provides ample space for group cooking with both an AGA and electric oven plus two fridge-freezers for storing supplies.

Pool Table Entertainment

The sitting room pool table keeps groups entertained during evenings, perfect for family tournaments after days exploring the fells.

Three Modern Bathrooms

Two walk-in showers plus a main bathroom with bath mean no morning queues, essential when eight people need to get ready.

Prize-Winning Gardens

Extensive grounds with sweeping lawns and south-facing patio provide space for children to play and adults to relax outdoors.

Free Langdale Spa Access

Three complimentary passes to Langdale Leisure Centre give groups access to swimming pools and facilities on rainy Lake District days.

Walks From The Door

Great Langdale valley location means fell walks start directly from the property, no driving required to access hiking routes.

Getting To Rawfell

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rawfell by car, follow the B5343 into Great Langdale valley. The property sits in the valley with off-road parking for three cars. The entrance can be difficult to spot at night, so approach carefully.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 10 miles from the property. From Windermere station, take a taxi or local bus service into Great Langdale valley for the final leg of your journey.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (10 miles)

Great Langdale valley location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Langdale Pikes

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9JU

Lake Windermere

Distance: 8 miles

LA23 1LF

Dove Cottage Grasmere

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SH

Stickle Ghyll Waterfall

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9JU

Blea Tarn

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9NZ

Elterwater Village Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9HP

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Co-op Ambleside

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA22 9DT

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SW

Langdale Leisure Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9JD

Old Dungeon Ghyll Pub

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9JY

Chapel Stile Village

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9JH

Langdale Pikes

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9JU

Lake Windermere

Distance: 8 miles

LA23 1LF

Dove Cottage Grasmere

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SH

Stickle Ghyll Waterfall

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9JU

Blea Tarn

Distance: 3 miles

LA22 9NZ

Elterwater Village Walk

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9HP

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA22 9BS

Co-op Ambleside

Distance: 5.5 miles

LA22 9DT

Grasmere Village Shops

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9SW

Langdale Leisure Centre

Distance: 1 mile

LA22 9JD

Old Dungeon Ghyll Pub

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA22 9JY

Chapel Stile Village

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA22 9JH

Is Rawfell Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children love the extensive gardens with sweeping lawns providing space for outdoor games and exploration. The pool table keeps older children entertained during evenings. Three free Langdale Leisure Centre passes give access to swimming pools on rainy days. The ground-floor bedroom works well for families with younger children. Wildlife spotting includes squirrels, pheasants and numerous bird species in the gardens. Fell walks from the door suit adventurous families.

Groups Will Love...

The full-size pool table in the sitting room creates brilliant group entertainment for all ages. Located in the main living area with the multi-fuel burning stove, it becomes the social hub during evenings. Perfect for family tournaments and friendly competitions after days exploring the fells. The spacious sitting room accommodates spectators comfortably whilst players compete. This feature consistently receives praise in guest reviews for bringing groups together.

Pet Friendly

Rawfell welcomes one well-behaved dog with a £20 charge. The extensive gardens provide excellent space for dogs to explore and exercise. Garden fencing is generally adequate though the top corner beyond the wooded area needs supervision near sheep fields. Great Langdale valley offers superb dog walking directly from the property. Multiple local pubs welcome dogs. Previous guests report the garden attracts wildlife which dogs may find exciting.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rawfell

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9JY

Sticklebarn Tavern

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9JU

Britannia Inn Elterwater

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9HP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rawfell

How many people does Rawfell sleep?

Rawfell sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms with flexible sleeping arrangements. The property includes two king-size rooms, one en-suite zip-link and one ground-floor zip-link that converts to king-size on request.

Is Rawfell pet friendly?

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Rawfell. A £20 dog charge applies and the garden has adequate fencing, though the top corner beyond the wooded area may need supervision.

What kitchen facilities are available for groups?

The farmhouse kitchen includes an electric AGA, separate electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer-dryer and two fridge-freezers. The dining area comfortably seats eight people for group meals.

How many bathrooms does the property have?

Rawfell has three bathrooms total. The main bathroom features a bath and walk-in shower, one bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower and there's a ground-floor shower room.

What entertainment is provided at Rawfell?

The sitting room contains a full-size pool table and multi-fuel burning stove. Books, games and DVDs are provided, plus three free passes to Langdale Leisure Centre with swimming facilities.

Where can I park at Rawfell?

Off-road parking for three cars is available at the property. The driveway entrance can be difficult to spot at night, so watch carefully when approaching.

What walks are accessible from Rawfell?

Great Langdale valley provides immediate access to fell walks from the front door. Langdale Pikes sits 2 miles away and numerous routes start directly from the property without needing to drive.

How far is Rawfell from local amenities?

The nearest pub sits 0.5 miles down the valley. Ambleside is 5.5 miles away with shops and restaurants, whilst Grasmere village is 4.4 miles offering cafes and attractions.

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Rawfell Reviews

Christopher

This was our third year of three generations of the family. Just booked again for next year. Great house in fantastic garden. Lacks nothing in equipment, comfort indoors and out, really good layout, three shower rooms and a pool table! The Langdale Valley is perfect for hillwalking, climbing, cycling, fell running and swimming. Such a beautiful area. Thanks to the owners for providing such a good home. Even the weather has been perfect for three years!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rawfell. The house was well equipped, furnished and in a scenic position. The Langdale Spa membership was excellent for children and adults. We loved the gardens and would be very happy to stay there again.

Beautiful property in our favourite Lakes location. Superb garden, spectacular views, and walks straight from the front door. We will definitely be back and have already recommended Rawfell to family and friends.

Angela

We loved our stay at Rawfell from the second we walked in there was a home from home atmosphere and we felt content and relaxed straight away. All the rooms were of a good size but cosy enough with the 6 adults and one dog to feel comfortable. The beds were amazing and we all slept well. The wrap around gardens were incredible and we all enjoyed exploring them and for the first few days we enjoyed sitting out on the patio in the sunshine. Situated perfectly for walks from the house and the local pubs, which served delicious meals and had friendly staff to help. The Langdale Valley is a beautiful area and the views from the house were like actually being in them with the stunning scenery. Thank you, we would have loved to stay longer.

A great stay at Rawfell with friends accommodation just what was needed, very comfortable and a great location. Only cooked using the AGA, though this was turned off on arrival but hot enough the next day. Passes to local hotel spa also used by some of the group. Fabulous garden and views from the patio across Langdale Plenty of parking on the drive, four couples so four cars and still room to turn the cars around. Could not get through by phone to Lakelovers for prestay query 15 minutes waiting on hold

Andrew

The aga was not working when we arrived. It appeared to have been switched off internally by someone previously, even though the instructions clearly state not to turn the oven off at the switch, only to turn it down to setting one. We followed these instructions and did not switch it off ourselves. As there is no phone signal at the property, I contacted Sykes via the WhatsApp chat. They responded once, and I replied immediately, but then the conversation was closed, stating there had been no response from me for 24 hours, which was incorrect. I have evidence of this exchange if required. While I wouldnt class the issue as an emergency, as there was a secondary oven available, it was still disappointing. We had been looking forward to cooking our Easter Sunday meal, particularly using the Aga for the lamb. What was most frustrating was the lack of a reliable contact method for nonemergency issues, especially given the lack of phone signal at the property. It would be helpful to have an onsite or direct contact available for situations like this. Alternatively, Sykes should improve their communication and response handling if no direct contact is provided. The property itself was beautiful, with fantastic views, and we really enjoyed our stay overall. However, the lack of accessible supportparticularly over the weekend when we arrived on Good Fridaywas a significant letdown.

Delightful as always!

Rawfell is set in the beautiful Langdale valley and is a very comfortable house. Easy to walk from the door or its a quick drive to the car parks at the top of the valley. Views from the very steep garden and first floor in particular are stunning. Kitchen is well equipped and living area is cosy. Large hallway and utilityboot room is great and so useful. Bathrooms look to be all newly fitted with lovely showers. Beds are comfortable and rooms are fitted out to make your stay as homely as possible. We very much enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to book again.

This is a lovely property in a great position, unfortunately marred by a failure of the heating system and a week without heating or hot water. At one level a disaster, but afterwards, on my sending details to Sykes the owners provided a full refund and Sykes refunded their fee. In the end, we had a cold and waterless five days then left for home but these things happen and the people responsible gave us the refund, which we thought was fair. We would definitely return to the property. With heating or in the summer it will be a perfect getaway!

Eileen

Fantastic position and views. Very well equipped for a multigenerational family. Warm and cosy despite the frost and rain.Would be very happy to visit again

The cottage, garden and location are amazing, and you can catch a bus to ElterwaterAmbleside from the gate, which we did for walks without the car and helped when roads were flooded. Just a few small niggles. Couldn't have a bath as water wasn't hot enough, even after using booster. Showers were hot enough. Radiator in ensuite needs bleeding. Kitchen was well equipped but maybe provide some oven gloves if people want to use the Aga and oven, we couldn't find any.

Richard

Just had a great 3 day stay at Rawfell. House is in a great position within the langdale valley . There are great walks from the house so you dont even have to get in the car . The house has everything you want, , 4 good sized bedrooms and 3 bathrooms , views are amazing from most of the windows. Lovely touch having 4no areas for the langdale health club . We enjoyed a few hours in the pool and suana while the weather turned out side . Hope to come back to Rawfell soon

Christopher

We were here last year, just had another week this month and have booked again for next year what more can we say! Thank you.

Adrian

Great house, gardens and location. Perfect for us. Inside needs work. The broken router went down because of a storm, but the TV only one had poor reliability and some furniture could be updated and the garden furniture was rusty. Fixing of the router was symptomatic for things. Lakelovers were just awful to deal with. Clearly not familiar with the local area. It's a pity outside organisations are buying up businesses as well as homes. Actually, on balance I would return as the place is first class, especially for cycling.

This was the third visit to Rawfell with all the family and once again we had a great time. The location is perfect, out of the frenzy of Ambleside and in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Lake District. The house is ideal for our needs with a great kitchen diner, its well maintained and comfortable with a lovely garden and great views. There are plenty of excellent walks on your doorstep and several welcoming hostelries in which to refresh body and soul after a day on the fells. We hope to be able to come again and a big thank you to the owners for making their lovely property available to visitors.

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Rawfell, I have stayed there many times previously although not for a few years. It was great to see the property had benefited from some upgrading in respect of the shower and bathroom facilities. Kitchen was also looking good with new dishwasher, cooker etc and a wonderful supply of crockery and everything else you could wish for. My only other comment would be that some of the duvet covers could do with being replaced, lovely fluffy white towels were enjoyed by all. Look forward to a return visit in the future.

We had a wonderful stay at Rawfell. Beautiful and spacious property in a fantastic location.

We had a fabulous week the weather was perfect for the time of year and exceeded our expectations we did lots of walks from the property and the wildlife in the garden was excellent from squirrels and pheasants and bees plus lots of birds including a friendly robin a couple of sheep we could not find how they managed to get in and out didn't eat the plants just the grass the view's from the property was amazing we bought eggs from the local farm which were very tasty the property was very well equipped and comfortable the bedrooms were of good sizes the utility room was perfect and we used the washing machine and tumble dryer while we were there overall a fantastic week and a lovely property family members are planning to book again as they enjoyed their holiday. I would definitely book again in a year or so. Would highly recommend this property.

Comfortable spacious holiday accommodation, and extraordinarily beautiful setting and views overlooking Langdale. Excellent facilities throughout. The only thing I can suggest to help future occupants is to make the entrance to the drive more easy to spot as you drive towards it, particularly at night rain and oncoming car lights obscure present arrangement which are easy to miss and drive by Garden fencing seems adequate to stop dogs making their way into neighbouring land though i suggest that the top corner beyond the wooded area needs strengthening to prevent dogs making their way towards the sheep fields beyond.

We absolutely loved this property!

Christopher

The owner of Rawfell is to be congratulated for providing such a well equipped and comfortable property. Our family of eight three generations had everything we needed very well equipped kitchen, spacious dining area, comfortable leisure areas, three modern bathrooms and four spacious comfortable bedrooms. We were fortunate with the weather and so also able to enjoy the garden areas. We were also there for the fell walking, scrambling, climbing and biking facilities which were all on the doorstep. The one very wet day was compensated by the facilities provided at the Langdale Leisure Centre for which three free passes are provided with the accommodation. Thank you to the owners and to Lakelovers.

Joanne

Beautiful property. Very well equipped kitchen. Had a wonderful stay with our family there. Beautiful location in a quiet spot in the valley. Would definitely recommend!

Rawfell beautiful as always. Comfortable and relaxing. Fantastic walks from the door and lots if valuable memories made. Unfortunately we had an infestation of ticks which we found attached to one of our party after enjoying the beautiful garden. The Langdale spa wasn't completed as we were led to believe which was disappointing.

The property was amazing and we had a wonderful time. We were also really lucky with the weather which we weren't expecting at the end of November.

William

A really lovely house in a wonderful location made for a very enjoyable holiday. There were a few things that seemed slightly amiss none enough to spoil the holiday, but which could easily be improved upon. The aga is wonderful, but like many people we are not used to one and therefore were left wondering what temperature setting to put it on, and when. We could find no instructions apart from a simple diagram which didn't mention these things. We were very surprised there was no hand soap in the house on arrival, which meant we spent the first 24 hours washing our hands with washing up liquid. There are three bathrooms in the house, plus the kitchen sink. Are guests really expected to pack four bars of soap? The loo paper supply felt stingy just one per toilet. More would have been appreciated. Instructions about when to put the bins out could have been more prominent. Your reminder email about our departure from the house would have been more useful if it had contained specific information about the house, as your arrival email managed to do. There appeared to be mixed messages about where to put the key on departure. The key safe seems sensible, but there was something about posting it back through the door.

Positives The house was absolutely beautiful, perfect for us and the garden was beyond our expectations stunning views. Also very clean and well equipped. Would definitely book again. Negatives Sorry but several of the pillows were very lumpy and substandard. Also, the spot lights in kitchen kept tripping the fuse.

Graham

A lovely house in a spectacular location! Would be difficult to find better!

Philip

Fabulous everything about the house, gardens and location and even the weather was perfect.

We had a fantastic week at Rawfell. It was very comfortable and well equipped with great bedrooms and a lovely garden which was so peaceful with just the sound of birds and spectacular views of Langdale. An excellent location for starting walks. The pool table was an added bonus and we spent a nice rainy day at the spa using our free passes. Well definitely return here in the future.

We absolutely loved the house. Beautiful clean perfect for our family holiday. A small comment would have been to add hand soap and more than one toilet roll. These little extras would have helped.

We absolutely loved our week at Rawfell. What a superb house in a glorious location! The kitchendiner is a wonderful sociable space, the bedrooms tastefully furnished, the bathroom facilities modern and like all the rooms, spotless. The pool table provided lots of joyful interaction in the evenings, and we loved being able to take our little grandson to the Langdale Spa on very wet days. As far as holiday properties go, Rawfell is one of the best we have ever stayed in! Thank you for ticking all the boxes for us and leaving big smiles on faces at the end of the week.

Thomas

Rawfell is a great property for families. The house was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The Aga in the kitchen is a great addition, keeping the whole house warm. All the bedrooms are a good size and very comfortable. The addition of three modern bathrooms with walk in showers are perfect after a long day walking. The use of the Langdale spa was another great feature. We have stayed in lots of properties in the Lake District and Rawfell was our best so far.

We had a very enjoyable family reunion in this well equipped and comfortable holiday home. The position is perfect, nestled in a beautiful valley with plenty of walks on the doorstep. The bedrooms were comfortable and the three shower rooms were perfect for our needs. The Aga created a lovely warm environment to return to after a day on the fells and the pool table provided much amusement and competition. All in all we had a wonderful holiday despite the weather and hope to return again next year.

The cottage is beautiful. The house wasnt as clean as we expected however the view and the location compensated for this. Having said this I cant say that the house was dirty we noticed a few cob webs, there was dog food on the floor and the upstairs bathroom had hair and a few other bits. The facilities are great, had what we needed for a nice break.

Having endured the wettest weather since we have been going up to the Lakes last week, we needed all the facilities this property could offer. Made good use of the Langdales passes for the pool & spa. We had stayed in Rawfell 15 years ago, and not much had changed. Some funishings maybe now need an update and better soft lighting etc. House was lovely and warm with the Aga always pumping the heat out. There were one or two cobwebs around which maybe down to not having previous occupancy possibly. Nevertheless, always lovely to be in the Lakes but maybe next year will be drier!!

Richard

Lovely house with beautiful garden and fantastic views. Shame we werent able to make use of the pool, thanks to Covid, but couldnt be helped.

We enjoyed our stay at Rawfell very much. The cottage was spaciously comfortable and the garden, grounds and setting are superb. We would like to return to Rawfell in the future.

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Rawfell, Great Langdale

About Rawfell

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Kitchen-Diner with AGA

Pool Table Entertainment

Three Modern Bathrooms

Prize-Winning Gardens

Free Langdale Spa Access

Walks From The Door

Getting To Rawfell

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Rawfell Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Sticklebarn Tavern

Britannia Inn Elterwater

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Rawfell Reviews