Howscales provides high quality farmhouse-style self-catering cottage accommodation in open, peaceful countryside in the heart of the picturesque Eden Valley.

The farm sits beside a quiet road between the villages of Kirkoswald and Renwick. From this elevated position uninterrupted views may be enjoyed across tranquil pastures and woodlands to the hills of the Lake District and Pennines. The Eden Valley is often described as Cumbria's best kept secret, which is here to be explored and discovered during a stay in our holiday cottages at Howscales.

Howscales was originally built as a working farm during the middle of the 17th Century. All the buildings are contructed using the local red Lazonby Sandstone, both for the walls and the traditional sandstone tiled roofs.

Howscales ceased to be worked as a farm in the late 1970s. In recent years the farmhouse with its barns and byres have been painstakingly converted into self-contained cottages while retaining much of the original features. As much as possible of the interior of the original buildings have been preserved, in particular the oak beams and stone work. Where windows have been added to make the rooms light and airy and provide guests with wonderful views, as much reclaimed material as possible has been used.

There are five cosy, well equipped holiday cottages at Howscales, set around a central cobbled courtyard and surrounded by gardens, lawns and open countryside.

Howscales has been awarded the runner up prize in the 2004 Cumbria in Bloom competition, CTB Rose Bowl for self catering establishments

The five cottages at Howscales each have their own special features.

All the cottages have central heating and are fully carpeted. The bedrooms all have honey pine furniture, comfortable beds with duvets with pretty floral covers and co-ordinating curtains. Even electric blankets for those chilly evenings are provided! All have electric shaver sockets, too.

The kitchens are equipped and provide all the comforts of home. Each kitchen has an electric oven, gas hob, fridge with small freezer compartment, microwave, toaster etc. - Everything you may need for that special meal.

The lounge areas have pine furniture and comfortable suites, and for your entertainment, radio and combined tv/dvd/vcr/cd player. All the cottages have their own access and there is ample parking, some under cover. Each cottage has extensive information packs about local events, places of interest, walks and where to eat, all to help you plan your holiday.