Guests say
The Old Bothy in Cumbria receives high praise for its exceptional cleanliness, comfort, and family-friendly facilities. Guests commend the welcoming hosts and the thoughtful touches, including age-appropriate toys and homemade treats. The tranquil farm setting offers a peaceful retreat with opportunities for stargazing and interacting with farm animals.
Reviewers consistently mention the exceptional cleanliness of The Old Bothy, describing it as 'spotless' and 'scrupulously clean'. The high standard of cleanliness is a standout feature in the feedback.
The property's location is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to the Northern Lakes, Penrith, and Carlisle. While it is slightly remote, guests value the peaceful surroundings and lack of light pollution for stargazing.
Guests find the cottage extremely comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere. The property is described as welcoming and perfect for both adults and children.
The facilities at The Old Bothy are highly regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, wood-burning stove, and outdoor play areas. The property caters well to families and provides everything needed for a pleasant stay.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with personalised touches such as age-appropriate toys and homemade goodies. While such gifts are warmly received, it is noted that they are a kind gesture and may not be a standard offering for all stays.
About this property
The Old Bothy is a charming holiday property set on a working farm in a stunning location that rests on the edge of the Lake District, just a short distance to the Oddfellows Arms and The Greenhill Hotel, as well as only a few miles from the magnificent Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One of two cottages set on the award-winning Red Hall Farm, which is a working mixed beef, arable and conservation farm, the self-catering Old Bothy cottage sleeps up to four guests, and is ideal for families, sharing friends or even couples seeking a relaxing, fuss-free escape to rural Cumbria.
Red Hall Farm is a family friendly escape, boasting lots of items available to make your holiday stress free when staying with babies, toddlers or children of all ages! From high chairs to age appropriate toys, travel cots to outdoor sit and rides, toddler steps to toilet training seats, fire guards to stair gates! We also have an enclosed, grassed picnic/play area with slides and football nets. The superb semi-detached cottage, near Wigton, boasts two sumptuous bedrooms and a spacious sitting area containing a feature sandstone fireplace that divides the well-presented kitchen and dining areas. With the owner's tasteful added touches present throughout, this delightful Lake District cottage has been lovingly restored with many original features still thoughtfully preserved from the days in which it was used as a farm bothy.
Bring your loved ones for a memorable escape to The Old Bothy. Note: This property can be booked along with Ref. 18931, together sleeping up to 10 guests.
The village of Bolton Low Houses offers a good pub serving food. The market town of Wigton and the village of Caldbeck are nearby. The area offers much to see and do and includes the towns of Penrith and Keswick, the cathedral city of Carlisle, Derwentwater and Lake Bassenthwaite.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Eco-friendly electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two travel cots, two highchairs and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Patio with furniture plus shared, grassed picnic/play area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: As property is on a working farm, children should be supervised at all times.
Note: The owner has dogs.
Note: There are 3 steps leading up from the patio/parking area to the property.
Please Note - This property does not accept commercial lets during the summer period.
Nearby points of interest
- Carlisle Cathedral
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Annandale Distillery
Reviews (19)
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R
The owners have thought of everything, with a good supply of crockery, cutlery and cooking materials. It was lovely to go somewhere which encouraged children. The owners had provided toys and games which were age appropriate for both indoor and outdoor. Our grandchildren had a wonderful time and it is definitely a place to go back to.
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Katy
The cottage was very well equipped and had a cosy feel but with plenty of space. Treats on arrival was also a great bonus and added to the warm welcome we felt.
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Lesley
The property had, quite literally, everything you could have wished for.. I will most certainly go again, quite perfect in every way.