About this property
Nestled in a hillside on a working family farm in the Lake District, Meadow Syke Barn is an eco-friendly barn conversion with ground source heating and solar panels, offering contemporary accommodation whilst retaining many original features. Surrounded by rolling hillsides, open farmland and wild flower meadows you are certain to see some of the local birds or wildlife including red squirrels that visit daily. This beautifully renovated cottage sleeps up to four adults and offers an open plan living, dining and fully equipped kitchen area. Meadow Syke Barn has a gated yard with private patio and hot tub providing wonderful views, over the valley. A gentle stroll takes you into the traditional Lakeland village of Bampton, complete with local shop, children’s play area and pub, away from the busier central lakes. When you’re ready to explore, you can head out on a scenic stroll following one of many fantastic footpaths and walking trails highlighted in your welcome pack that can be found nearby. More challenging walks can also be easily accessed such as High Street, Rampsgill, Red Cragg, High Raise, Kidsty Pike (overlooking Haweswater) or Wether Hill, Arthur’s pike, and Loadpot offering magnificent views of Ullswater. Situated eight and a half miles from the nearest town of Penrith, you are within easy reach of supermarkets, shops, cinemas and a number of cafes and restaurants. In addition to this the A66 and M6 are just a short drive away, giving you endless possibilities of places to explore within the both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Whether you want to explore the fantastic range of local hills and peaks, take a stroll on nearby fells and footpaths or venture further afield, Meadow Syke Barn has the appeal of a quiet setting with lots of open green space, whilst still offering easy access to the tourist destinations. Note: This property can be booked with Meadow Syke Byre Ref. 1123133, the adjoining property together sleeping six guests.
Askham is a tiny community in rural Nottinghamshire that is only a short distance from the A57 and the A1. The community has a pub. Only 11 miles separate you from Sherwood Forest, where the Robin Hood visitors centre offers lovely woodland treks that take you to the famous Major Oak tree as well as picnic sites. The 3,800 acres of breathtaking beauty in Clumber Park, owned by the National Trust, include gardens, a lake with 200 kinds of birds, and walking and cycling paths. A 32-acre fishing lake and woodland preserve with an exotic bird sanctuary and other wildlife can be found in the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve, which is seven miles distant. The region features galleries and museums, while mediaeval Newark, 15 miles away, has two castles, many antiques fairs, a lovely Georgian market square, and a variety of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Lincoln, a Roman city, is 17 miles away and has a cathedral and a castle.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Shared utility room with washing machine, dryer and drying room.
Shared dog washing room.
Shared EV charger there is a charge for this payable directly to the owner.
Ground source and solar panel heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, slimline dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Cot available on request.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking available.
Private patio with furniture.
Hot tub (£60 supplement to be paid locally).
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.7 miles.
Please note; the property is only accepting 1 week stays between 14th March and 2nd May 2025.
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Appleby Castle
- High Cup Nick
- Rutter Force
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (18)
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Nathan
Thank you!!
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Yvette
The fixtures and fittings let it down. The cost of a 4 night stay was a premium price and we felt the property standard did not reflect the price charged. The sofa needs replacing, you sink so low into it that it's just not comfortable. The bedrooms are lacking basic furniture. Neither bedroom had a wardrobe or a chest of drawers. The upstairs bedroom had barely anywhere to put your clothing. There were two (small) sets of cheap bedside drawers, one of which was dusty and we found hairs inside two drawers. My husband had to fix his set of bedside drawers as one drawer was coming apart. The clothes hanging 'device' was laughable. There were just 4 hangers for the two of us, on what appeared to be a coat type 'tree' stand thing attached to the wall! Neither of the flimsy mirrors in either bedroom were screwed to the wall. They were just propped against the wall and we were concerned about knocking them over as they were so light. You couldn't see yourself in them anyway as the mirrors were on the floor and were not tall enough to view yourself in! Pointless really. The bed pillows were poor quality and uncomfortable too. We found positives in that the kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms were modern with good water pressure. The barn is very warm which was appreciated on cold mornings. Dogs are catered for too with water and food bowls. The local pub in Bampton served delicious food too. Ruth, the owner, was very welcoming. However we were disappointed to be told the EV charging was an extra cost. At the time of booking, the advert on Sykes did not state there was an additional charge for using the electric car charger. We have mobile phone screen shots as proof of this. To be fair to Ruth when we raised this with her she did allow us to have one free car charge. However, it was disappointing that the advert was incorrect and it was a fee we did not expect to pay. One of the reasons we booked this barn was because the car charging was meant to be included in the booking price! Lastly, the driveway up to the barns needs some work. It is not suitable for low ground clearance vehicles. We scraped our car underneath a few times on the uneven steep driveway. It would benefit from having tarmac laid rather than shingle, as the shingle gets moved around which exacerbates the uneven ground. Additionally it is not safe to turn left out of the driveway onto the main road as the visibility is poor. If you have a car longer than a hatchback then you cannot complete the left turn in one manoeuvre either. Finally, we wish to explain that we have stayed in many self-catering accommodations over the years and feel this is a fair and accurate reflection of our stay at Meadow Syke Barn.
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Craig
You're met by the owner on arrival. Who shows you round. The property is lovely and clean. It's so peaceful at night, with amazing views