Dash Farmhouse - Unique location, Private and Secluded

Dash is a wonderful place. There are amazing walks from the front door -- it must be one of the most remote places to stay in the Lake District. It's warm and comfortable. BUT -- if you are arriving at night, you should be aware that it is pretty hard to find. A sign on the road would be helpful. Also, we arrived to find ourselves without a few basic necessities. There was no soap anywhere in the house, and no cloths or sponges to do the washing up with. There were, so far as we could see, no boards on which to cut bread and chop vegetables. And we were not told before we arrived that the wifi was out of action.

My mother, husband and I had a very nice stay at The Dash. It's wonderfully quiet, charming and remote. The views are prototypical picture postcard Cumbrian expanses of rocks, cliffs, lakes and grazing sheep; one can even see the Irish Sea on a clear day. A highlight of our afternoons was the chickens and rooster pecking at the kitchen window, asking for a snack.

As to the amenities, we found most of them suitable. However, the kitchen lacked proper pots, pans and good sharp knives. The coffee-maker was on death's door, so we donated a new one, as well as a good chef's knife.

We also had to do a bit of cleaning in the kitchen, upon arrival. The seams between the floor stones were full of hair and debris, and the counter-tops were a bit sticky. A bit of touch-up dusting and vaccuuming around the rest of the house could have helped as well. Also, I realize this summer was an unusual one for England, both in temperature and insect populations, but the house desperately needs some window screens. We suffered a constant plague of houseflies during our stay.

Unfortunately, I have to say this to almost every HomeAway or AirBnB host, but please invest in some high quality linens, pillows, mattresses and bed-frames. They make ALL the difference in one's memory of a property. The Dash's were acceptable but not great.

Amazing scenery, isolation, cockerel and hens......wonderful!

The Farmhouse has underfloor heating, so is beautifully warm even when the weather is less so. It is also very well equipped and has really comfy beds. The huge bath was a great hit with our family.

Wonderful walks literally on the doorstep.

Come prepared to open 5 gates on route from the road to the house.

Pleasant, helpful owner.

This farmhouse was an amazing place to stay - many people visit time after time. Blissfully quiet, comfortable beds, warm showers and amazingly huge bath. The drying room was very useful and the house is well equipped. The road to the house is more like a 2 mile farm track, the last bit would be tough in anything but a 4x4 (although possible with care). Easy to access the rest of the Lake District but also many fabulous walks from the doorstep. Would thoroughly recommend this farmhouse.

The house is quirky and full of character but also meets the needs for modern comforts. It is off the beaten track which we loved. Fantastic weeked.