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Slate-floored living room with open fireplace | Birkerthwaite Barn - Birkerthwaite Cottages, Eskdale
Living room | Birkerthwaite Barn, Eskdale
Wonderful kitchen/diner with beautiful beamed ceiling | Birkerthwaite Barn - Birkerthwaite Cottages, Eskdale
Traditional farmhouse style kitchen dining room | Birkerthwaite Barn - Birkerthwaite Cottages, Eskdale

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eskdale
  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Muncaster Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Scafell Pike
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478

A spacious converted farm building featuring galleried landing and four poster bed. Lovely rural retreat for two with views of tranquil moorland.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Corner Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Biomass central heating, electricity and bed linen included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is a natural water supply from a spring.. Four poster bed. Featuring beams taken from shipwrecks on the Cumbrian Coast, this small group of holiday cottages at Birkerthwaite, a former 17th century Lakeland farmstead, lie at the end of an unmade track and are surrounded by tranquil moorland scenery and farmland. This is fantastic walking countryside and the elevated position gives views of Scafell and the Eskdale Valley, creating a unique atmosphere of tranquillity. Birkerthwaite Farmhouse (W43001) is a unique holiday property dating back to 1627 and has many original features, beamed ceilings, flagged floors and unusual oak wall cupboards built in the 1700’s. Comfortably furnished and with the benefit of an open fire and an Aga, the farmhouse is cosy and welcoming. Birkerthwaite Stable (W41477) is a single-storey converted stable with rustic charm heated by a log-burning stove. Birkerthwaite Barn (W41478) has a spacious kitchen/dining room, a galleried landing and a four poster bed. Birkerthwaite Cottage (W41479) has an upstairs open plan living area with wooden floors which opens onto a balcony overlooking gardens. Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle and Hardknott Roman Fort, whilst the Langdale Pikes and Ambleside on the northern shores of Lake Windermere can be reached via a stunning drive over the Hard Knott and Wrynose Passes. A short drive away is Wast Water; to the west are sandy beaches. Alternatively take the steam train from Ravenglass. Shop 3 miles, pub 2½ miles.

The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Towels are not included.
Key is located under slate outside door of property and could you place back under slate on day of departure.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Holmrook

Located in Holmrook, this cottage is in a rural area. Seascale Golf Club and Silecroft Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Scafell Pike and Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve. Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway and Ravenglass Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Eskdale

What's nearby

  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - 25 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Muncaster Castle - 25 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Scafell Pike - 41 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Old Man of Coniston - 58 min drive - 54.1 km
  • Coniston Water - 61 min drive - 58.0 km

Getting around

  • Green Road Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blacksmiths Arms - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Brown Cow Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Boot Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Newfield Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hardknott Bar & Cafe - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birkerthwaite Barn-W41478 located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Eskdale Mill. Muncaster Castle and Hardknott Roman Fort are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

We absolutely loved not only the remoteness of this beautiful cottage but also it’s quirkiness.

We absolutely loved not only the remoteness of this beautiful cottage but also it’s quirkiness. Only 2 downsides which would definitely not put us off returning but worth noting :-Towels aren’t supplied as standard so bring your own and also we felt for the remoteness of the cottage, the size of the fridge/freezer was a little inadequate. We fortunately had a large cool box with us to keep drinks cold as we had brought a large amount of supplies for the week which filled the fridge. Bed was comfortable and liked the bath and shower, plenty of hot water.
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8/10 Good

Roger

The barn is much larger than the photos would have you think.

The barn is much larger than the photos would have you think. It is isolated along tricky roads. I would advice arriving in daylight. But what you get is stunning scenery all round. In the most amazing building. I should really give it a poor rating to put you off. Because once you've been here you will want to return and there are only 52 weeks a year.
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8/10 Good

Sam

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If you want secluded, rural, with one of the best views in the Lake District, just for the 2 of you, then this is perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

The barn was much bigger than we'd expected with a lovely secure garden for the dog.

The barn was much bigger than we'd expected with a lovely secure garden for the dog. The weather was a bit changeable but the barn was warm (even without lighting the fire in the lounge). It was slightly disconcerting when the biomass boiler came on at odd times of the day when it was supposed to come on at midday. It's very noisy! That was our only slight grumble. The cottage is in a fantastically remote location and is perfect for a relaxing holiday. The scenery is lovely and the walks nearby are wonderful. The nearest shop is about a 15 minute drive away and there are several pubs for food within a drive of 20 minutes or so. We enjoyed the food at the Bower House. We would definitely recommend and will hopefully go back.
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8/10 Good

Emily

Fantastic location, quiet and peaceful.

Fantastic location, quiet and peaceful. Charming quaint cottage, very spacious. We appreciated the lovely enclosed garden and open fire.
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10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely weekend at Birkerthwaite Barn .

We had a lovely weekend at Birkerthwaite Barn . The cottage itself was very clean , comfortable and well equipped. The location is stunning and perfect for getting away from it all . We hope to come back again soon .
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10/10 Excellent

David

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We loved our holiday and are planning to come back again

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