Guests say
Saddleback Barn is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfortable furnishings, well-equipped nature, and the added luxury of a hot tub. Nestled in a quiet village with good access to the Lake District, guests have enjoyed local amenities including friendly pubs. While some guests have raised concerns about cleanliness and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Cleanliness has received mixed reviews. Some guests found the property spotless and well-prepared, while others reported issues with pet odours, unclean sofas, and general grubbiness. The presence of flies and a few instances of unclean hot tubs have also been noted, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village setting with easy access to the Lake District and local amenities. The proximity to Penrith and local pubs like the Sun Inn adds to the appeal, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with well-equipped rooms and cosy beds. However, some have mentioned low ceilings in mezzanine areas and issues with a broken hot tub cover, which could affect the comfort of taller guests or those with mobility issues.
Facilities such as the hot tub and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues like broken curtain poles, wobbly tables, and minor damages. While these issues are small, they have impacted the overall experience for some guests.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no consistent mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this score cannot be accurately determined.
About this property
Penrith 3 miles. A superb, mid-terrace, barn conversion with a hot tub in the quiet village of Newton Reigny which is on the popular coast to coast cycle route. Just 3 miles from Penrith, and the M6 motorway, but located on the northerly edge of the Lake District National Park with views over the fields to Blencathra, Saddleback Barn is ideally placed for exploring Cumbria, with Pooley Bridge on the shores of Ullswater just 8 miles away. This excellent cottage provides stylish accommodation, perfect for friends or family wishing to enjoy a relaxing break in Cumbria with a hot tub to make an extra special holiday.
Inside, there is a kitchen, dining room with exterior door leading to a patio and double doors leading to the sitting room. In the sitting room there is a comfortable reclining corner sofa and patio doors leading out to the patio and lawned area. There are three bedrooms on the first floor, with a king-size double bedroom on the second floor mezzanine with a superb en-suite bathroom with a feature roll top bath and views out to Blencathra. There is a family bathroom, a ground floor shower room and utility, and outside there is a gravelled area at the front, whilst at the rear is a spacious patio and lawned garden to enjoy.
The village of Newton Reigny has an inn within walking distance and the town of Penrith has a host of individual shops to enjoy. Being located close to the National Park there are numerous walks to enjoy in the Lake District, and a visit to Pooley Bridge on the shores of Ullswater is essential. This charming lakeside village has some lovely tea rooms and the Ullswater Steamer which will take you down the lake to Glenridding in the heart of Patterdale. The historic county town of Carlisle is 20 miles away and has the fascinating museum of military life set within the city’s castle.
Whilst exploring this part of Cumbria a trip over to Hadrian’s Wall is also a great day out. With so much to see and do this wonderful cottage will be a great base at any time of the year.
The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops. With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor mezzanine king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.Lawned garden with patio and hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Limited head room and beams in king size-double bedroom and en-suite.
Note: Steps down to lawn from patio.
Note: Hot tub must NOT be used after 10pm.
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Appleby Castle
- Derwent Pencil Museum
Reviews (54)
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Rebecca
Beds were comfortable, with clean bedding and towels and although house was well equipped with most things it was disappointing there was no hairdryer available. Overall a very enjoyable and relaxing stay. Thank you
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Susan
Lovely clean property, well equipped. Hot tub was a bonus. Garden great for the two dogs although bottom step to it was wobbly. Very convenient for visiting the northern lakes and easy to get to from the A66. Would definitely recommend.
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Amy
The village and local pub is fantastic. Accommodation was great the beds were all super comfy and the living room was a lovely space. Think the kitchen could do with a revamp and the TV in the lounge . Would definitely return