A Historic Hideaway in the

Newlands Valley

Tucked away in the breathtaking Newlands Valley, Low High Snab is the result of a meticulous 5-year restoration.  Rich in historic features, from exposed beams to original stone floors, every corner tells a story. Gather around the warmth of the wood-burning stoves or cook hearty meals on the classic Aga. Whether you're exploring the fells or simply watching the weather roll in from the comfort of the window seat, this is the Lake District living at its most enchanting.

THE HOUSE

There has, according to family lore, been a dwelling on this site since the 12th century. Whether or not that story can be proven, there is no doubt that people have long chosen this quiet corner of the valley as a place to settle, sheltered beneath the surrounding fells.

The heart of the present house dates from the 1750s, when it was built as a traditional Cumbrian farmhouse. For nearly two centuries, it remained much as it began—simple, practical, and closely tied to the rhythms of the land. A central porch opened into a room on either side, while at the back of the house the kitchen formed its working core. Above it, tucked beneath a sloping roof, was a small sleeping chamber once used by a shepherd. In addition, the original house included two bedrooms upstairs. Beyond the main building stood a modest single-storey extension to the north-east, and a bank barn to the north-west, completing a quietly self-sufficient homestead.

Change came in the 1930s, when the house passed into the care of a vicar. With a sympathetic but ambitious eye, he reshaped the farmhouse for a new era. The old extension was replaced by a two-storey wing, and a boot room with a covered porch was added—practical additions for life in the fells. Inside, the house opened up: a larger parlour for gathering, an additional bedroom, a proper bathroom upstairs, and even the luxury of a downstairs lavatory.

Yet for all these changes, what defines the house has never altered. It still faces south-east, just as it always has, looking out across the valley. Hindscarth rises directly ahead, while beyond, the ridges of Maiden Moor and Catbells stretch into the distance. It is a view that has anchored the house for centuries—a constant presence in a place where time moves a little more slowly.

  • Reception rooms:

    Sitting Room (with wood burning stove).

    Snug (with wood burning stove).

    Dinning Room/Main Kitchen (with AGA, undercounter fridge and Nespresso coffee machine)

    Kitchen:

    Back Kitchen (with electric oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher)

    Larder

    Boot Room:

    Washing machine

    Dryer

    Downstairs loo

    Bedrooms:

    King Size Bedroom

    King Size Bedroom

    Double Bedroom

    Twin Bedroom

    Bathrooms:

    Bathroom (with bath, loo and sink)

    Shower room (with sink and shower)

    Parking:

    Parking for three cars.

    Garden:

    Half an acre garden with a terrace and outdoor seating.

    Technology:

    FIbre Optic Broadband

    Smart TV

    Smart heating with tablet controller

Interior of a dining room with a wooden table, six chairs, a beige wall, a vase with dark purple flowers, and two green candlesticks. The floor is stone, and a doorway leads to a dark room.
A white house with a sloped roof surrounded by trees and greenery, with a gravel pathway leading to the front door.
A dirt path runs alongside a stone house with white walls and a tiled roof. A metal railing lines the path on the right, with trees and greenery beyond. A bench is visible in the background, and the sky is partly cloudy during what appears to be late
White stone cottage with three windows, small porch, and climbing plants, moss on roof, and garden plants in front.
A bathroom with light blue curtains, a window, a vintage mirror, a white sink with soap and sanitizer bottles, a towel hanging on a chrome bar, and a colorful collage mural of various images on the wall.
A cozy living room with patterned wallpaper, a beige sofa with floral cushions, a window with a striped curtain, a table lamp, a fireplace, a framed landscape painting, and rustic wooden beams.
A cozy bedroom with yellow walls, a window with striped curtains, a bed with white bedding, a wooden dresser with a mirror and lamp, a small black side table, a black fireplace, and a floral room divider.