Rowling End House and The Mouse House

Rowling End and the Mouse House are situated in one of the Lake District’s most beautiful and tranquil valleys.

Rowling End is a traditional Lakeland farmhouse which can accommodate up to eight people. It has recently been restored and was awarded a Five Star Quality in Tourism rating in 2009/2010 with a GOLD AWARD in 2011/2012. The house is stylish and comfortable, with a large farmhouse kitchen and open fires.

The Mouse House is an idyllic retreat for two people. A detached stone barn dating from the days when Rowling End was a farm, it has been sympathetically developed as a one-bedroom cottage. It was awarded a Four Star Quality in Tourism rating in 2009/2010 with a GOLD AWARD in 2011/12.

These two self-catering properties have stunning views across the valley to Catbells and Maiden Moor. Whether you are looking to explore the high fells, lakes and valleys or simply wish to enjoy the dramatic landscape, Rowling End and the Mouse House provide the perfect starting point for your visit.

Beatrix Potter was a regular visitor to this area and her walks round the Newlands Valley inspired her to write The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle.

Renowned Lake District fell walker and writer Alfred Wainwright loved Newlands Valley too. He wrote: “More than 50 years have gone by since I first set eyes on Newlands and in all that time the valley seems not to have changed in any way.”

Rowling End House sleeps eight (Rowling End and the Mouse House can be booked together to provide luxury accommodation for ten people)

Ground Floor

Sitting room with open fire. Firewood provided. TV and DVD
Library/sitting room with open fire. TV and DVD. Library of books and small DVD selection
Kitchen with far reaching views of Skiddaw. Aga plus induction hob and electric fan oven. Tiled floor and farmhouse table and chairs.
Boot room with slate flagged floor, washing machine and tumble drier
Two WCs downstairs

First and second floors
Bedroom 1 King size bed with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2 Twin beds with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3 King size bed
Bedroom 4 Super king size bed or twin beds (please state you preference when making the booking)
All bedding, bed linen and towels are from The White Company

Main bathroom

Walk in shower
Roll-top bath with views across Newlands Valley to Catbells
The bath is over a hundred years old and was formerly in a country house in Norfolk which regularly hosted Winston Churchill; the taps are of a similar age and were originally from the Basil Street Hotel in Knightsbridge

The Mouse House sleeps two (Rowling End and the Mouse House can be booked together to provide luxury accommodation for ten people)

Ground floor

Open plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
TV and DVD

First floor

Super king-size bed or twin beds (please specify when you make your booking
En-suite shower room with walk in shower
All bedding, bed linen and towels are from The White Company

Both properties: Wi-Fi broadband is available free of charge throughout for those who require internet access.

Location

From the East (North and South) - Penrith and the M6
Travelling West on A66 from the M6 Motorway (Junction 40), continue towards Keswick bypassing the first Keswick turn-off.
Take the left turning sign-posted Portinscale/NewlandsValley. Continue through the village of Portinscale past the marina. After approx 1.5 miles turn right sign-posted Swinside/Stair/NewlandsValley/Buttermere. Go through Stair, past Stair Mill on your right and up the hill across the cattle grid until you come to Ellas Crag Guest House on your left. Follow the road which leads to Buttermere for a few hundred yards where on your left you will see a gate with a sign on for Rowling End. Go down the private drive and Rowling End and The Mouse House are on your right.

Computer Aided Route Finding - The postcode for Sat-Nav or on-line route finding is CA12 5TS
Please note: The postcode will take you approximately 0.5 miles past the entrance to the drive. If you reach the turning to Littletown you have gone too far