The Haweswater Hotel, built in 1937, is the only building in the valley so it's always been a popular destination for those wanting to get away from it all. It's also a nature-lover's paradise with red deer, red squirrels, foxes, owls, badgers and even golden eagles. In fact, this valley is the only place in England where golden eagles can be seen in the wild.

Haweswater is the highest lake in the Lake District at 240 metres above sea level and the 4th deepest at 57 metres. It is the most easterly and the least developed - the Haweswater Hotel is the only building on its shores. It actually used to be two small lakes, High Water and Low Water. These were joined together when the village of Mardale Green was flooded to create Haweswater. When the water levels are low, the dry stone walls and bridge of the old village can sometimes be seen.