All photos on this gallery are of the Western Lake District. The vast majority are Eskdale, some are from our neighbouring valley Wasdale with Wastwater Lake, and there is just one from slightly further afield and this is St. Bees beach.
Wastwater was recently voted Britain’s favourite view in a recent ITV television programme. John Ruskin described Eskdale as ‘the gateway to paradise’ and the famous Lakeland author, Alfred Wainwright described Eskdale as ‘the finest of all valleys’ – it was his favourite valley for walking.
We would like to invite you to come and explore what we believe is the finest and most beautiful corner of England – the Lake District!
Boot Mill water wheel
Stanley Ghyll 60ft waterfall - a short walk away!
Village playground down by the Narrow Gauge Steam Train Station - 5 minutes from the cottages
Reflections on the River Esk down by St Catherine's Church
Water cascading down to the Whillan Beck
Boot Mill behind the Whillan Beck - photo taken from our garden
Stepping Stones over the River Esk
The Crystal Clear Waters of the Whillan Beck with Whillan Beck Cottage in the background
The Eskdale & Ravenglass Narrow Gauge Steam Railway
La'al Ratty Steam Train - 5 minutes walk from the cottages
Centuries old stone walls surrounding some of the many footpaths in Boot
Have a picnic and a run around at the Ratty playground
Take a trip down the valley on the Eskdale & Ravenglass Narrow Gauge Steam Railway
Bridge End Farm Secret Garden
Relax In The Paddock
Relax in our Lawned Paddock
Picnic spot by the stream
Bridge End Farm Flowers
The River Esk, Great for Skimming Stones or Making a Splash
Magnificent Trees abound
Building a Dam with the Children
Cooling off in the Crystal Clear Waters
Stepping Stones on the River Esk
