Great Hartbarrow Farm Cottage

About this property

Lyth Valley luxury at Great Hartbarrow Farm! This superb 17th Century Westmorland longhouse will be a well-loved companion for your special holiday in the Lakes. Just a few miles from the celebrated Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank along with a scattering of other homely country inns, and surrounded by green fields and woodlands, your party can slip into the calming country escape mood while still being close enough to Bowness and wider Lakes to explore with ease!

Renovated to an exacting standard, Great Hartbarrow Farm Cottage has all you could want for a rejuvenating holiday in the Lakes. Old world charm flows through this characterful property, marked by wooden beams and a tasteful use of local slate, yet the modernisation of the property means you have every contemporary comfort at your disposal. Luxurious leather sofas let you unwind in style, with a warming wood-burner for chillier times, and the intriguing 'hayloft' bedroom is a really superb place to recharge! The remote and picturesque countryside setting makes sure you get some lovely pastoral views here, too!

In spring and summer the fields and hedgerows of the Lyth Valley are abuzz with the goings-on of wildlife and full of flowers and fruit, damson and blackberries being particularly abundant. But the area is appealing in any season, and a crisp winter's walk to the glorious summit of Gummer's How or a misty autumn morning drive through the miasma of country lanes attests to that! It often feels like a world that time forgot here, and you are sufficiently off the beaten tracks of Lakeland's central fells to really appreciate the peace of rural life.

Of course, the pretty country garden with well-appointed patio offers an excellent space to sit outside and really soak it all in, and when the sun is out we're sure you'll spend plenty of time here relaxing beneath the sun umbrella and sipping your favourite summertime beverage! When in a more active mood, you could hardly be better placed to enjoy the multitude of fascinating rural rambles this green and gorgeous area has to offer, and a short journey lets you access the most famous fells of Lakeland and the myriad attractions of the region. You'll surely want to visit bustling Bowness and take a cruise on a steamer on Lake Windermere, while guided tours of the Lakes are available by Mountain Goat minibus, too.

Perfect for a peaceful walking holiday with homely country inns aplenty to punctuate your scenic perambulations, a stay with us at Great Hartbarrow Farm Cottage will surely leave you satisfied yet coming back for more!

Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the villages of Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow, all of which have roads leading to Kendal, a market town situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a short drive and boasts a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst its twin town Bowness offers boat trips to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated. Within easy reach are Langdale, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Sawrey, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest Park, plus the town of Cartmel is a short drive away and has a Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant and a shop that sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit The National Hunt Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. A superb hidden valley away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s most popular attractions, yet all are within reach.

Accommodation

Over 2 floors.

3 x bedrooms; 2 x king size with en suite facilities, 1 x super king size or twin (specify on booking).

Bathroom.

Lounge.

Modern kitchen.

Dining space, cloakroom with 4th WC.

Gardens and furnished patio with private parking.

2 well-behaved dogs welcome.
Oil central heating.

Wood burning stove.

Breathtaking views.

TV/Freeview/DVD.

Electric oven.

Ceramic hob.

Microwave.

Fridge & freezer.

Dishwasher.

Washing machine / Tumble dryer.

Enclosed garden with patio/sun terrace/garden furniture.

Private water supply.

Four private parking spaces.

Close to excellent country pubs.

Wi-Fi.

Bed linen and towels provided.