The Wild Wool Barn, Routen Cottage, Ennerdale, CA23 3AU

Call Susan Denham-Smith on 01946 861270

Luxury Bunk Barn, in stunningly remote Ennerdale.

The Wild Wool Barn is the perfect base for walkers, climbers, mountaineers, cyclists and families wanting to escape from it all to explore the western edge of the Lake District National Park.

Surrounded by the stunning Great Bourne and Crag Fell, overlooking Ennerdale Water, this luxurious bunk barn is a great base for a holiday in the unspoilt Western Lake District.

This newly converted cowshed provides atmospheric, simple accommodation in 3 rooms. The bedroom sleeps 6 in 4 bunk beds and 1 double. The comfortable living and dining area is well furnished with traditional wood burning stove and fireplace, built with traditional slate from the nearby Honister Slate mine, and has electric heaters for extra warmth.

The kitchen has a 2-ring electric cooker, oven and microwave. Slate-clad electric shower and toilets complete the traditional feel. All crockery and utensils are provided. Bed linen is included, and towels can be hired on request.

An outside patio and camping field overlooking the lake are the perfect place for an evening BBQ or to enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the water.

The farm is no longer active but houses The Wild Wool Workshop, where Susan spins and weaves Herdwick wool, from the oldest flocks in the country, from which, it is rumoured, that Beatrix Potter originated her famous flocks. You can visit the workshop weekday afternoons by appointment and see the traditional processes in action. Spinning tuition is available to book for private groups.

The Wild Wool Barn is a perfect group stop off on day 1 of the Coast to Coast, or as a family/group base to wander the fells of this hidden gem of the Lake District. It is also only 2 miles from the route of the cycling C2C and a perfect starting point to explore the 15 peaks of the Ennerdale Horseshoe.

Ennerdale Bridge is just 2.5 miles away with two pubs and a cafe. For provisions Whitehaven, Workington, and Cockermouth are 25 mins' drive. Local attractions such as Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass railway, Maryport Aquarium and the Cumbrian Coast are a short car drive away.

Mobile and 4G signals are patchy to non-existent, and there is no WiFi. The Wild Wool Barn is truly a place to get away from it all.

Rent the barn by itself for a group of 6 or go exclusive and rent the whole place and include up to 6 campers in your party.
Nestled in the peace of the Ennerdale Valley, overlooking Ennerdale Water.
The Wild Wool Barn provides luxury bunkhouse accommodation for 6 (plus 6 camping). Traditional wood-burning stove, electric heating, cooker and shower marry tradition with luxury. With no mobile signal or WiFi The Wild Wool Barn is a true chance to get away and explore the rarely visited Western Lakes. Perfect for camping at Ennerdale Bridge
The Wild Wool Barn is the perfect base for walkers, climbers, mountaineers, cyclists and families wanting to escape from it all to explore the western edge of the Lake District National Park.

Surrounded by the stunning Great Bourne and Crag Fell, overlooking Ennerdale Water, this luxurious bunk barn is a great base for a holiday in the unspoilt Western Lake District.

This newly converted cowshed provides atmospheric, simple accommodation in 3 rooms. The bedroom sleeps 6 in 4 bunk beds and 1 double. The comfortable living and dining area is well furnished with traditional wood burning stove and fireplace, built with traditional slate from the nearby Honister Slate mine, and has electric heaters for extra warmth.

The kitchen has a 2-ring electric cooker, oven and microwave. Slate-clad electric shower and toilets complete the traditional feel. All crockery and utensils are provided. Bed linen is included, and towels can be hired on request.

An outside patio and camping field overlooking the lake are the perfect place for an evening BBQ or to enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the water.

The farm is no longer active but houses The Wild Wool Workshop, where Susan spins and weaves Herdwick wool, from the oldest flocks in the country, from which, it is rumoured, that Beatrix Potter originated her famous flocks. You can visit the workshop weekday afternoons by appointment and see the traditional processes in action. Spinning tuition is available to book for private groups.

The Wild Wool Barn is a perfect group stop off on day 1 of the Coast to Coast, or as a family/group base to wander the fells of this hidden gem of the Lake District. It is also only 2 miles from the route of the cycling C2C and a perfect starting point to explore the 15 peaks of the Ennerdale Horseshoe.

Ennerdale Bridge is just 2.5 miles away with two pubs and a cafe. For provisions Whitehaven, Workington, and Cockermouth are 25 mins' drive. Local attractions such as Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass railway, Maryport Aquarium and the Cumbrian Coast are a short car drive away.

Mobile and 4G signals are patchy to non-existent, and there is no WiFi. The Wild Wool Barn is truly a place to get away from it all.

Rent the barn by itself for a group of 6 or go exclusive and rent the whole place and include up to 6 campers in your party.

This accommodation is featured on our map of the Lake District and here is its own website.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    6: 1x6 + 6 camping
  • Open:

    All year.
  • Price per night:

    From 1 night £150 to 7 nights £700 (low season). Exclusive use 6 + 6 camping: from 1 night £215 to 7 nights £1155. Bank hols min 3 nights. Camping £12pp.
  • Booking:

    See link and Ts&Cs
  • Directions:

    Grid reference 104163 on the north side of Ennerdale Water. 15 miles south of Cockermouth. ON FOOT From Ennerdale Bridge, head to the lake shore path. Turn left and follow the North Shore to a sharp right turn after a gate, this turn leads down to the lake. DO NOT turn right but head straight on to pass Beckfoot (house) on your left. You can see Routen Farm straight ahead over the field. Turn left and follow track to road, turn right, arrive 400m on right. BY CAR: From Cockermouth drive south 8 miles on the A5086, turn left at the sign for Lamplugh Green, drive past the church and then turn left at sign Ennerdale Lake. Drive 2.5 miles, between 2 caravan parks then up and then down a very steep hill (not recommended in snow or ice) to Croasdale. Turn left we are 1 mile on the right. From Cleator Moor: to Ennerdale Bridge, turn right at the school. Drive for approx' 3 miles (don't turn off anywhere - the road is very winding) we are on the RH side 1 mile past Croasdale.
  • Public Transport :

    No direct public transport to Ennerdale Valley. For the hardy, in summer, the 77 and 77a from Keswick can drop you in Buttermere, then a 6 mile hike over Floutern Tarn to The Wild Wool Barn. Or take a train to Whitehaven and bus to Frizington followed by a 7 mile road walk.
  • Walks :

    Long Distance Walkers AssociationLong Distance Walks Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk C2C Cycle Route Mountain Bike Coast to Coast LEJOG Land's End to John O'Groats by bike Trans Euro Trail
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available August Bank Holiday 2023 Available October Half Term 2024 Available for Christmas 2023 Available New Year 2024 / 2025

Facilities

aMixed dormitories
&Family rooms
dBedding provided
gFully heated
oMeals available locally
kSelf catering facilities
!Bike/equipment store (unlocked)
jShowers
pClothes washing facilities
uWithin 3 miles of NCN
ZDogs by arrangement
9Best Price Guarantee

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News & Offers from The Wild Wool Barn

Easter in the Lake District – You still can

March 11th 2024

Book the Wild Wool Barn this Easter in the Wild Ennerdale Valley and “discover” the most “undiscovered” valley of the Lake district. The Wild Wool Barn is one of the smallest hostels in the independent hostels guide and you can secure full exclusive use of this gem of the Lake District. The Barn sleeps 6-8 in 1 dorm. It has a cosy living room with Honister Slate fire place fully fitted kitchen, shower and toilet. All bedding and heating included.

The Wild Wool Bunkbarn in Ennerdale, a newly converted barn, provides atmospheric, simple accommodation, in 3 ground-floor rooms.
The Wild Wool Barn (Routen Farm) is a luxury bunkhouse in Ennerdale providing accommodation for groups or families of up to 6, staying in a simple, but modern, recently converted Lakeland barn. With its traditional wood-burning stove, slate and wood floors, low beams, electric heating, and shower, it marries tradition with luxury. The barn is overshadowed by Great Bourne, and overlooks Ennerdale Water and Crag Fell, placing it in the heart of fells of the Lake District isolated from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Wild Wool Barn is a perfect group stop-off on the Coast to Coast walk, 2 miles from the route of the cycling C2C and as a starting point to explore the 15 peaks of the Ennerdale Horseshoe. The village of Ennerdale Bridge is just 2.5 miles away with two pubs and a cafe. It is just 25 minutes from Whitehaven, Workington, and Cockermouth, for supermarkets and supplies and is close to local attractions such as Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass railway and Maryport Aquarium. The Wild Wool Barn the perfect base for exploring, both this hidden gem of The Lake District and The Cumbrian Coast. The Wild Wool Barn is truly a place to get away from it all.

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Remote Retreat in the Lake District

March 4th 2024

I just want to let you know that you can have the Lake District to yourself at The Wild Wool Barn Ennerdale. Nestled in the Western Fells with direct access to the Fells and miles of forest walks, cycle rides and a lake shore accessible from the door. Book yourself a break before anybody else finds out about it.

The Wild Wool Barn is one of the smallest hostels in the independent hostels guide and you can get full exclusive use of this gem of the Lake District. The Barn sleeps 6-8 in 1 dorm. It has a cosy living room with Honister Slate fire place fully fitted kitchen, shower and toilet. All bedding and heating included.

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