Barn End

ID: S238478

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 1

About this property

Shap 3.9 miles. Encompassed by the National Parks of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales, Barn End is ideally situated for those in pursuit of a countryside escape. Offering a traditional farmhouse feel intertwined with stylish and contemporary furnishings, Barn End is a wonderful retreat for a family or group of friends seeking an idyllic position, but within close reach of excitement of many kinds. Step inside this stone-front cottage and head into the hallway making your way towards the extensive sitting area, where you can light up the woodburning stove and indulge in a hot chocolate for a family film night, or for those in need of some alone time, tucked around the corner of the main sitting room is a separate seating area, the perfect place to get lost in a good book. Attached to the sitting room you can find the conservatory, a true suntrap with bright blue decor and large windows overlooking the garden, it's a marvellous spot to spend your mornings with your canine companion by your side. Move through into the kitchen/diner to find a farmhouse theme in the form of a rustic wooden table beneath the beams and an ornamental woodburning stove, adding character to this well-equipped area with the ground floor also hosting a shower room. When the evening draws to a close you can retreat to either of two areas of the house to find your sleeping spot; following the staircase up from the kitchen, at the top of the stairs to your right, be greeted by the charming double room with dark blue accents, or on turning left find the pretty single room, adorned in lovely pink, behind one of the two rustic doors, with a bathroom resting behind the other. The second set of stairs will lead you to two further bedrooms, comprising of a charming quadruple room, with three single beds, with light flooding in from the Velux windows, or find rest in the spacious double bedroom, with vibrant pink touches and a bathroom to serve these rooms as well. Spend a moment or two on the private patio in the mornings, letting your four-legged friend stretch their legs before heading out to explore the remote countryside settings of Sleagill. Just under four miles away in Shap you can find all the essential local amenities of a shop and Post Office alongside warm and welcoming pubs, or venture into Penrith and discover the history of the local area in the Penrith and Eden Museum before taking a trip into the Lake District to find ample opportunities for walking, cycling, climbing, birdwatching and watersports. Venture into the village of Askham and be sure to tour Askham Hall; stock up on the essentials at the nearest shop or treat your loved ones to a tasty treat at the fish and chip shop close by. Orton can be found in close reach, offering an indulgent experience in the form of Kennedy’s Chocolate Shop, with its coffee house serving heart-warming beverages accompanied by a good selection of chocolates, speciality biscuits and more, it provides the perfect treat following an afternoon ramble. In easy reach of many of the natural wonders of Cumbria, Barns End is a brilliant base for an idyllic, yet fun-filled escape.

Shap is an idyllic village resting within the Eden district of Cumbria. Encompassed by the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks alongside the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's the perfect base for a countryside escape. The village hosts pubs, shops, a Post Office and a swimming pool, offering all the essentials and more. In close reach of Penrith and Kendal too boasting attractions for all ages, Shap is the perfect holiday base at any time of year.

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 2 x double, (the double bedroom off the kitchen stairs is open plan with no door).

1 x single, and 1 x 3 single beds.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner with ornamental woodburning stove.

Utility.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Conservatory.

Oil central heating and 1 x woodburning stove.

Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with Freeview, WiFi and a selection of books.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking included in rent.

1 dog allowed.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 3.9 miles, pub 2.9 miles.

Note: There are steps internally, please take care.

Please note: for any guests bringing a furry friend with you, it is your responsibility to clear up any mess made by your dog; if not you may incur additional cleaning dogs must be supervised at all times and are not permitted into nearby fields due to livestock in the area.

Nearby points of interest

  • Appleby Castle
  • Coalhouse Fort
  • Brough Castle
  • High Cup Nick
  • Rutter Force

Reviews (24)

  • Hannah

    The cottage was spacious, clean and very warm. The log burner is wonderful and logs were supplied which was a nice touch. It could do with some TLC in a few areas, for example ceiling lights not working in bedrooms, a leaking gutter by the front door that seems to be causing some damage to the window frame below and couldn't get the TV working in triple bedroom. The fridge and dishwasher are also quite small for the size of property but understand this is limited by kitchen size. Nothing that majorly impacted our stay but maybe for the owners to be aware of. The location is great if you want peace and quiet, but Shap is just a short drive away for amenities. The donkey sanctuary next door is wonderful and and definitely did not cause any excessive noise at all. Overall we had a good stay at Barn End, thank you.

  • Jillian

    Original beams but good height so no bumping heads. Very quiet location, next to the donkey sanctuary. Lovely to hear them braying occasionally, but not intrusive. Great sun room overlooking the rear private garden. Need to be careful as uneven patio, new garden bench but the table & chairs in need of a makeover. Tea towels & washing up liquid supplied, but take dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent, condiments & ground coffee for the cafetière & coffee machine, or stock up at the Co-Op in nearby Shap. Good hairdryers, comfy beds & lovely linen. As this is a rural property near working farms etc, might need fly spray, depending on the season.

  • Wendy

    The house was absolutely beautiful and very quirky which we loved! There was plenty space and no one felt on top of each other (there were 8 of us in total). Everything was clean and homely. The house is in a really nice location not too far from neighbouring villages and Penrith. You feel as though you are tucked away - which is exactly what we were looking for. The kids loved the garden and there were good swing parks not too far away. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back again! Thank you!

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