Book Burnthwaite Farm B&B in Wasdale Head, Lake District

Burnthwaite Farm B&B offers a bar, a lounge with an open log burner, and a shared TV area with DVD collection and board games. Guests receive a packed lunch service for early hiking starts, and the property has a luggage storage room. Free on-site private parking is available, and the farm provides dog towels at the door for wet pets.

Rooms are carpeted and feature private bathrooms with showers, electric kettles, and televisions. Some rooms offer garden or mountain views, and all have a wardrobe and tea and coffee tray with biscuits. The farm has seven rooms, including double rooms with private bathrooms and standard twin rooms with shared bathrooms.

A full English or Irish breakfast is served each morning, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. The breakfast is highly praised by guests, and packed lunches are prepared on request for walkers. The farm also offers early breakfasts for guests who need to set off before the standard serving time.

The B&B sits at the head of Wasdale, 5 km from Wasdale village and 24 km from Muncaster Castle. It is directly at the base of Scafell Pike, with walking routes starting from the door. The Wasdale Head Inn is a 10-minute walk away, and the smallest church in England is just down the lane.

Dogs are welcome at Burnthwaite Farm, and the property provides dog towels at the entrance for drying wet paws. Dogs are allowed to stay in guest rooms, and the host offers local walking advice suitable for dog owners. The working farm has free-range chickens and Herdwick sheep that guests can see during their stay.

Location: Direct access to Scafell Pike and Wasdale fells

Rooms: 7 rooms with mountain or garden views

Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast with vegan/gluten-free options

Service: Packed lunches and early breakfasts for hikers

Pet Policy: Dog towels and welcome for dogs

Atmosphere: 16th-century farmhouse with log fire and board games