Barn House - Stunning barn conversion in Lakeland village
Cottage with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Barn House is an attractive self catering cottage located in the centre of the Lake District village of Braithwaite, two miles from the picturesque market town of Keswick on Derwentwater. If you are a keen walker we have some of the easiest walks to the most challenging walks right from the doorstep. The property has an open log fire for those cold winter evenings and also the added benefit of gas central heating. All bedrooms have been decorated to a high standard and are furnished with pine furniture. The kitchen again has all mod cons and is a very spacious dining area.
Characterful lounge with open fire & beams
Fully equipped and moder kitchen
Main double room
Second double bedroom
Braithwaite village with Skiddaw in distance
Barn House is an attractive self catering cottage located in the centre of the Lake District village of Braithwaite, two miles from the picturesque market town of Keswick on Derwentwater.
The property consists of three bedrooms (two doubles and one twin), a bathroom with seperate bath and power shower, wc and basin. Downstairs there is a large lounge with an open log fire , TV/DVD and CD player, with a seperate dining area, The kitchen is equipped with all todays requirements, dishwasher /washer/dryer and microwave , fridge/freezer utility area. The cottage has a patio with outside seating There is private parking for 2 cars
The lounge features many of the old barns characteristics, from oak beams to the stone open fireplace . There is a formal dining area, spacious kitchen and three good sized bedrooms - two doubles and a twin room - comfortably sleeping from two to six people. The cottage has a patio with outside seating and comes complete with parking.
Braithwaite is a beautiful, peaceful village overlooked by the Coledale Horseshoe, an impressive semicircle of Lakeland fells which is a famous walking route. Braithwaite has a village shop and three pubs providing home cooked meals and Cumbrian ales.
The historical town of Keswick is close by which has a wide selection of shops, restaurants, cafes, museums and galleries. There is also the famous Theatre by the Lake and the lake itself, Derwentwater. Derwentwater isn't the only nearby lake - Bassenthwaite Lake is only 4 miles away and a short (and stunning!) drive through Newlands Valley and over Newlands Pass takes you Buttermere and Crummock water.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Keswick, North
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. The large double room has the option of an additional z bed or travel cot if required
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower, 1 Separate WC. Large family bathroom with bath and seperate power shower .
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Condenser dryer also in the kitchen
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Lounge extends to a family dining area
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games, Tennis Court. Use of nearby Tennis Courts and Golf Course by arrangement for an additional charge
Outside:
Terrace, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Keswick, North
The village of Braithwaite has the best of both worlds - a quiet, safe, interesting village only two miles from the hussle and bussle of the town. The area is a haven for walkers and Braithwaite is overlooked by the stunning Coledale Horseshoe - a mangnificent walk with amazing views
Another historical Cumbrian town is Cockermouth, only twelve miles West of Braithwaite. Birthplace of the poet Wordsworth, Cockermouth is also home to the famous Jennings Brewery (where tours are available!)
Driving over Whinlatter Pass takes you to Lorton Valley, a stunning area which leads you to Crummock water, Loweswater and Buttermere (and even the West Coast of Cumbria). From Buttermere you can head either over Newlands Pass into Newlands valley or Honister Pass into Borrowdale valley, both which have tremendous views.
Other nearby recreational interests include the Keswick Golf Club (6 miles) and sailing on Derwentwater or Bassenthwaite (3 miles).
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Sep - 21 Dec 2007
£400.00
€504.00
$648.00
5 Jan - 30 Mar 2009
£400.00
€504.00
$648.00
1 Apr - 29 Jun 2009
£540.00
€680.40
$874.80
29 Jun - 31 Aug 2009
£600.00
€756.00
$972.00
21 Dec - 4 Jan 2009
£700.00
€882.00
$1134.00
Rental Notes: Bookings are Friday to Friday Departing by 10.00am and arriving after 2pm.
Short Breaks are welcome from October- March
We enjoy having themed short breaks and will decorate the cottage suitably for halloween / bonfire night christmas and New Year - unless requested otherwise.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
23 November 2008
28 November 2008
5
£250
05 December 2008
12 December 2008
7
£250
06 December 2008
12 December 2008
6
£250
15 December 2008
19 December 2008
4
£195
Guestbook
"This cottage was a real cracker to stumble upon, it has every facility you require and is well looked after. The benefit of the pub next door saved mum cooking every night! " - Mrs Simpson November 06
"Beautiful cottage with everything we needed we enjoyed lots of walks and lots of tea shops! " - Mrs Woodcock and family
"What a great find. Barn house has been a great place to stay . The house has accomodated our family of 6 very easily without feeling cramped! We have done lots fo walks to Whinlatter forest and around Buttermere lake . We will be back . The Martin Family" - Martin Family
"We could not have picked a better week for weather and walks to stay in the Lake District. See you next February . " - Mr & Mrs Bowden
"Barn House has been an excellent central base. Very comfortable and we loved the log fire ! Se you again soon" - Mr& Mrs Sampson & family
Availability of Barn House
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
30 July 2005
Property listed since:
30 July 2005
Holiday Cottage in england - North - Cumbria - Keswick - Braithwaite
