Broad How

11/04/2026

In January, we had the oil stolen from the central heating tank at Broad How. It is the second time, and we are aware that this is an increased risk given the soaring price. As you will know, we are constantly looking for ways to heat Broad How sustainably, and indeed the next stage of this, which involves replacing all of the remaining single-glazed windows with bespoke wooden double-glazed units in keeping with the style of the house, will be happening in September. This is a necessary stage in moving towards renewable heat sources, which is the clear longer term aim, although certainly challenging for a house of this age and size.

In the meantime, we are reluctantly installing cameras on site, to deter future thefts. The two cameras will be unobtrusive, and will be aimed only to record activity around the tank, and at the entrance gate to record vehicle details.

30/12/2025

Red Squirrel enjoying the beautiful winter weather at Broad How

30/10/2024

A bit of a breakthrough with a long-running Broad How irritation. For ages we have not been able to get a recycling collection at Broad How because no one who offers it has a small enough van to cross the Goldrill. But we have now done a deal with a local firm who will collect mixed recycling alongside general waste, and these weekly collections will start immediately. We are promised that less than 5% of this waste will end up in landfill.

Many thanks to those of you who have dutifully trucked along to Glenridding with your recycling over the years, but you will no longer need to do that! The new system simply means collecting general waste and mixed recycling [glass, paper, cardboard, plastic] in the bins provided, and if they are full, putting the bags in the big wooden chest by the gate. There are no longer the irritating special bags that have to be used, although everything does have to be in sealed bags or will not be collected.

Visitors will have noticed there is now also a specific dog waste bin in that area behind the copper beech tree.

26/10/2024

Two beautiful views of Broad How today (Photo: Fi Kennedy)

14/09/2024

Aurora Borealis seen from Broad How this week (photo Bill Bird)

12/12/2023

CHRISTMAS AT BROAD HOW - PRICE SLASHED.

It is really short notice now, but surely too good a chance to miss for the perfect family Christmas. Broad How has never been empty at Christmas - at least for the last 102 years while in our family - and it is too sad a thought, so we are cutting the price by 40% to just £2400 for the full week.

Christmas dinner around the best kitchen table on the planet, presents in front of a raging fire, and a brisk walk up a snow-topped fell to get that much-needed fresh air on Boxing Day. We know your plans are already made, to get the whole family together, but how about a wild late switch? All of you can go, and have a really memorable Christmas adventure together.

This offer will only be open until Saturday, and it is first come first served as ever. Contact Izzy at [email protected].

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming Lakeland house sleeping 14-16.

25/09/2023

Shock Announcement to all Broad How’s friends and admirers. The house is still available for Christmas Week 2023. The perfect place for a huge family Christmas, the ideal winter setting, better than usual chance of snow [on the fells at the very least]. Cousy and comfortable inside, with a raging fire, and the best big table in the world for a great Christmas dinner. We always get the tree out, and begin the process of making things festive. The rest is up to you. Contact Izzy as usual to book the week. [www.broad-how.co.uk]

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, Broad How is a charming Lakeland house sleeping 14-16.

03/07/2023

UP TO 25% OFF - AMAZING LATE BOOKING OFFER.

Several weeks THIS Summer have become available at Broad How, and can now be booked at a large discount. Weeks beginning 21st and 28th July, and the final week of August starting on August 25th, including the Bank Holiday weekend, are all available. [7 days starting on Fridays]. This is a rare opportunity to book Broad How during the summer school holidays. To take advantage, visit the Broad How website, and follow the instructions. Izzy can give details of new costs.

All three weeks will be offered on a first-come-first served basis, but are being offered to friends and followers here first. Please feel free to pass this on to anyone who you feel would enjoy what Broad How has to offer.

www.broad-how.com/bookings

Large Self Catering Accommodation in Patterdale, in the Heart of the English Lake District. Built in the 1830s. Sleeps 16. Broad How

11/06/2023

Yoga on the Broad How top lawn - lovely photo by visitor Julia Hamill.

01/06/2023

A bit of bird-life at Broad How in an amazing spell of weather.