Heft

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A Heft is a place on the fell (a boundary with no fences) where sheep are ‘hefted’ because they are taught a sense of belonging by their mothers. Stretching back centuries, this knowledge is passed from ewe to lamb each year and has never been broken.

A favourite of Bassys, the light and airy feel of the Heft can’t help but lift the spirits. In rain or shine (..snow, wind or hail- you are in the Lake District!), the Heft is a perfect haven.

1 Superking bed

1 En suite bathroom

Sky

Dogs x 2

Wifi

Ample parking

Enclosed outdoor area

Firebowl

Facilities

Electric heating
Travel cot / high chair on request
Ensuite heated towel rail
Electric Cooker
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Washer/dryer
Dishwasher
Iron and ironing board
Smart TV with Sky channels & DAB Radio
All linen and towels included
Storage for sailing dinghy, canoes, bikes etc
No smoking
No electric car charging
Communal utility shed with logs / firefighters for the fire bowls
Spare dog towels
Hanging rack for wet items
Hose pipe
Extra Freezer Space

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Info

Open all year

Short breaks, end of October to end of March.
(Excluding October Half Term, Christmas, New Year, February Half Term and Easter).

Check in time: 4pm
Departure time: 9am
Changeover Day: Friday

Prices

Price range from £300 to £850.

Available

Pending

Booked

Guestbook Reviews:

Had a wonderful stay and will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you.

Spring 2025

Thank you for the lovely stay. Loved exploring the Lake District and equally loved coming back to the Heft to relax and unwind.

Winter 2024

First visit which was delightful. Super property which was superbly appointed. An area virtually unknown to us until now. We will be back. Thank you.

Autumn 2024

Fantastic location and lovely relaxing stay in the Heft! Amazing walks and scenery. We will be coming back. Really enjoyed our stay here x

Summer 2024

Another fantastic stay at High House Farm, our 5th visit in total and our 2nd in the Heft. We love it here! Great walks nearby, scenery cannot be beaten and the Heft is just so cosy, comfortable and clean - a real home from home. The worst part of our holiday is having to leave but we will be back very soon!

Spring 2024

Most amazing stay, despite all the rain! Loved the cottage – beautifully furnished, lovely and clean and well equipped for our home cooked meals. First stay in Ullswater and blown away by how beautiful it is! Thank you for the lovely welcome. Hope to be back soon.

Winter 2023

Thank you for another relaxing stay in Heft. Reassuring to see that standards are still outstanding – sometimes not the case on a repeat stay. We love this home from home cottage. Close to the gateway of the Lake sin all directions! Weather was a mixed bag but nothing that waterproofs would spoil. Thank again Lesley and team. Take care. We’ll be back!

Autumn 2023

Absolutely Fabulous! Thank you again for another wonderful stay at High House Farm and like all others bitten by the enchantment bug, we will certainly be back. Thank you for everything. 10^th visit and as always had a brilliant time, weather also good for us as always. See you in April and July next year for another lovely holiday. Also as always thank you for our gifts. Xx

Summer 2023

This is our 3^rd visit to High House in less than a year – we love itthat much. Never stayed in the Heft but it didn’t disappoint. Very spacious, comfortable and cosy. Love the welcome goodies. LOVE LOVE LOVE it here and we will be back in October!

Spring 2023