Howdy Barn is a charming barn conversion set within a working smallholding of 14 acres, accessed by a mile-long farm lane, Howdy Barn has a tranquil setting with a bohemian feel. This retreat offers off-road parking, a toasty hot tub and woodburning stove, partial ground-floor living and welcomes one well-behaved dog, making it perfect for families or friends. Upon entering Howdy Barn, you will be greeted by a ground-floor double bedroom and a single bedroom, both tastefully decorated to reflect the property's homely charm. A few steps away, you will find the shower room, perfect for refreshing after a day of exploration. The heart of the home is the open-plan area, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen fully equipped with everything you need to prepare and serve homely meals. The dining area is an ideal spot for enjoying meals. The lounge area has two grand bohemian sofas, a large coffee table, and a cupboard with maps, games, a TV, DVDs, and access to all your online channels through WiFi. The wood burner is the main heat supply, and there is a complimentary basket of wood for your use, along with kindling and fire starters. A utility room is also available on site, adding to the convenience of your stay. Venture outside to the non-enclosed garden, where you can relax on the lawn or take a dip in the hot tub. The garden features perennial beds, fruit trees, and free-range chickens roaming the 14-acre farm. This outdoor space adds to the bohemian charm of Howdy Barn, making it a unique and memorable countryside retreat that captures the essence of rural Cumbrian life. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1154996, 1173682, 1173683, 1173684, 1173686, 1173690, together sleeping 17 guests.

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Great Strickland is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and Eden Valley. The village offers a pub, which serves good food and the nearby market town of Penrith has a good selection of shops and restaurants, a cinema and swimming baths. The Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre is only 2 miles away and well worth a visit, or why not cruise on one of Ullswater's motor yachts, which leave hourly from Pooley Bridge, only 5 miles away? The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the “largest grass covered building in the country” or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House featured in a television production of Jane Eyre. For those who love the outdoors, the well known "Coast to Coast" walk runs close to Great Strickland and walks abound in the nearby National Park.

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