Barn in Cumbria

About this property

Ideal for any large group, this expansive property sleeps 16 guests at the heart of the Lake District National Park with easy access to mountain walks and gentle lakeside strolls.

Embark on an adventure and choose Newlands Valley as the starting point for your explorations, scaling the Catbells and Causey Pike and marvelling at the scenery that inspired Beatrix Potter s famous tales. Sleeping a total of 16 guests across seven bedrooms, this spacious holiday accommodation is the perfect base for any large group gathering or family celebration. Satisfy your inner adrenaline enthusiast and book a day of escapades via the activity centre 1 mile away, trying your hand at ghyll scrambling, canoeing and rock climbing. For those who prefer a gentler pursuit, Keswick is a short 5 mile drive away offering bustling streets lined with numerous independent shops and eateries. Culture vultures will appreciate the iconic Theatre by the Lake, and there is a family run cinema too. Climb the steps and enter via the double doors to reach the central dining area, a brightly lit room that offers plenty of space for all to gather round. Cooking is a breeze in the kitchen, which is a few steps down from the dining area, which features an AGA, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge. A handy utility area is off the dining room with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Descending a further set of steps from the dining room will bring you to the lounge, a comfortable room with a Smart TV for entertainment as well as cosy sofas and a multi fuel burner with views to the magnificant Newlands Valley, fells and surrounding famrland. The huge family bathroom on this level consists of a corner bath and WC. A few steps down from the lounge will bring you to the first of the bedrooms, a twin room with a TV and an en suite shower room with a shower and WC. Both the lounge and dining room feature stairs that lead to the first floor bedrooms. There are four king size bedrooms with a TV and en suite shower room apiece, a further King bedroom with a TV and a family room equipped with a King bed and a set of bunk beds. Outside, there is a spacious patio with a BBQ and seating for al fresco meals with a view, best enjoyed with a glass of wine after a busy day. The lockable storage shed is shared with two neighbouring properties and houses an additional tumble dryer and storage space for bikes. Need to know: 7 bedrooms 5 king size, 1 twin, 1 family bedroom with a king size bed and bunk beds. 6 bathrooms 1 bathroom with bath and WC, 5 en suite shower rooms with shower and WC. Electric oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and American style fridge / freezer. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Multi fuel burner (first basket of logs provided). TV in lounge and in all bedrooms. Regret no Wi Fi. Towels not provided. Large patio with seating and BBQ. Ample off road parking on a shared driveway. Shared storage for bikes and outdoor equipment. Pub within 1.5 miles, shop within 2.5 miles. Please note that there is a private water supply which may affect water pressure. Spa passes available for a luxury nearby spa (Must be pre booked through the owners and subject to availability). Please note that TV reception is intermittent during periods of poor weather.

Accommodation

Complex of properties, Enclosed garden / patio, Open fire / wood burner, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes