Guests say
1, The Barns is a beautifully presented, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil rural setting near Keswick. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfort, and abundance of thoughtful touches. The location offers stunning views, abundant wildlife including red squirrels, and easy access to scenic walks and local attractions. While a few minor issues such as occasional weak showers and remote setting for some are mentioned, the overwhelming feedback is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The vast majority of reviews describe the cottage as immaculately clean, spotless, and tidy. Only one or two guests noted minor cleaning oversights, such as dirt in corners or cobwebs, but these were exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is widely praised for its peace, stunning scenery, and proximity to walks and local attractions. Guests love the rural setting and wildlife, though a few mention it may feel isolated for some or that access via single-track roads requires care.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, cosy atmosphere, and a homely feel. The cottage is described as warm and inviting, with only rare comments about practicality for dogs or babies.
The cottage is repeatedly described as exceptionally well-equipped, with everything from kitchen appliances to drying cabinets and safety gates. Minor issues such as occasional low water pressure in the shower are noted but do not detract from the overall high standard.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, tea, biscuits, milk, and even food for red squirrels. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Located in a rural location within easy reach of Threlkeld and Keswick. 1, The Barns is full of character and desirable features..
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: TV, Freesat, Netflix, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. External garage with tumble dryer.. Semi-enclosed garden with terrace, sitting-out-area, garden furniture, firepit and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car; additonal on-road parking. No smoking.. This beautiful property has been expertly converted from a 19th century barn, with easy access to local pubs, amazing walks and scenery and just 5 miles from Keswick.
1, The Barns is full of character and stunning features, from exposed stone walls and oak beams, to wooden and slate floors as well as a wood burner for those cosy nights in.
The ground floor is open plan and has a well-equipped kitchen, complete with a dishwasher and washing machine, fridge/freezer and large dining table. There’s also a walk-in pantry equipped with additional kitchen gadgets. The living room has plenty of easy seating, modern furnishings, and a wall-mounted flat screen TV. The focal point is the lovely wood burner. The downstairs is a very social space and it’s ideal for a family get together, a games night, a movie and few glasses of wine in the evening. In the entrance porch, you also have a boot room with heated drying cabinet for any wet walking gear and outside a garage for storing your bikes, golf clubs or kayaks. There is also a tumble dryer in the garage. The property has a semi-enclosed patio garden with seating, a barbecue and firepit, perfect for soaking up the sunshine and a bit of fresh air.
Set in the hamlet of Guardhouse, close to Threlkeld and Keswick, just off the A66, it has a picturesque River Glenderamackin running through it, with peaceful countryside walks from your door. The area is famous for spotting red squirrels, fed by the locals; these indigenous creatures are often seen scurrying through the branches and in and around the garden. Adjacent is Keswick Golf Club, so if you fancy a round while you’re away, you couldn’t be much closer. The quaint hamlet of Scales with a local pub is just ¾ mile, a 20 minute walk along a signposted footpath across fields or 1½ miles by road. The village of Threlkeld with two well-known gastro pubs offer great food and local cask ales are a 1¾ mile walk along a scenic footpath by the river.
You are just 5 miles from the vibrant Lake District town of Keswick, which is brimming with great restaurants, pubs serving local craft ales, an excellent range of shopping experiences and some memorable tourist attractions. If you fancy something a bit different, then why not visit The Derwent Pencil Museum, home to the world’s largest pencil. Also within easy reach is Puzzling Place, which is full of mind-boggling optical illusions. If you like culture, you could try the Theatre By The Lake, with its enviable position on the shores of Derwentwater, which offers award-winning performances in drama and arts. If you like walking or cycling, you are surrounded by some of the most challenging fells in the area, there are many easier walking routes for people who like sightseeing without the strain. Keswick is at the northern end of Derwentwater, one of the area’s iconic lakes, and offers a great base and starting point for your adventures. You can tick off a few of Wainwright’s 214 Lakeland Fells, including Skiddaw, Blencathra and Helvellyn within a few miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (33)
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Stuart Cook
Lovely house. Perfect location for Blencathra and Keswick, walking distance to both. Really well equipped every utensil you could think of, nice and warm, wood burner was extra special. A treat to see red squirrels up close, the food was a great thought. Such a quiet location the only noise was from the stream outside, lovely. Judith was very helpful dealing with a small problem, recommend this place to anyone
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Peter Shaw
Enjoyed the quiet location not far from the lakes and main routes.Plenty of walks from the door.Plenty of wildlife with visiting red squirrels,Deer in the fields and heron in the river.Cottage was clean had everything we needed.Would recommend.
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Marie
Great cottage if you want to visit the lake district and do some hiking. Very quiet and away from the tourist hot spot. We really enjoyed our stay there. We have even seen red squirrels at our door step!