Guests say
Birkerthwaite Barn is praised for its tranquil and picturesque setting, ideal for hiking, exploring, and enjoying nature. Guests appreciate the remote location for peace and quiet, with stunning views and opportunities for star gazing. The property is larger than expected, full of character, and the owner is responsive to issues. Some guests found the barn dark and the water affected by peat, but the overall experience is highly recommended for a peaceful retreat.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently lauded for its beauty, tranquility, and proximity to nature, with amazing walks and stunning valleys nearby. The remoteness is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the peaceful experience.
The barn is described as full of character and larger than photos suggest. However, some guests found the lighting to be too low, making the rooms dark, and the water discoloured, which may affect the comfort level for some.
The property offers a great setting for a getaway, with the owner being helpful and responsive. However, there are mentions of a soot smell and issues with heating, suggesting some maintenance is required.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
About this property
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.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
The barn is set in the most amazing location, with wonderful views from the grounds outside. It is set with other farm buildings which are holiday lets too. Personally for me I found the barn to be too dark, very little natural light, to come in from the bright sunlight of an autumn afternoon was a little depressing. The largest window was in the lounge which looked into the garden of the cottage next door. The chimney in the lounge possibly needs sweeping as the smell of soot was really quite strong. I also found the bedroom too dark with only one skylight and low lighting. We didn’t use the garden as the access was via the wooden stairs leading to the bedroom and the dogs didn’t like the slippery steps. The barn is feed by a treated natural water source off the fells so during heavy rain the water can appear darker but is perfectly safe, the darkness is caused by the peat of the fells and when we stayed the bath water looked and smelled similar to a watery malt vinegar. We would like to return but maybe to one of the other properties next time. The walks from the door are amazing, and if like me you like a swim Devote Water is just 1.5 miles away great for a pre-breakfast dip! We left the car at the barn most days and walked down into the Eskdale Valley which is beautiful with several pubs to choose from for lunch or venture slightly further to Wasdale. The owner was also very helpful when the heating stop working on our first night and sent someone out straight away to make sure we were ok. The barn is full of character and is much bigger than the photos make it out to be.
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Guy Osborn
A lovely cottage - slightly more remote than I realised but it's in a beautiful spot
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Charles Williams
We had a lovely peaceful few days. Yes, the location is remote but I wouldn’t let this put you off. With basic planning around getting provisions we coped just fine. Eskdale valley is truly stunning. We felt that if anything went wrong with the property it would be sorted out. All in all highly recommend a stay. I’m hoping we might make it back soon.