Guests say
Halls Bank Farm receives glowing feedback for its welcoming atmosphere, spacious and well-equipped cottage, and excellent leisure facilities including a private swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. Guests consistently praise the peaceful rural setting, cleanliness, and comfort, making it ideal for families and groups. The owner is frequently mentioned as friendly and accommodating. While the vast majority of reviews are highly positive, a small number note minor maintenance issues. Overall, guests enjoy a relaxing and memorable stay, with many eager to return.
The majority of guests describe the property as spotless, clean, and well looked after. Only one review mentions a cleanliness issue (mouse sighting), but this is outweighed by consistently positive remarks.
The cottage is praised for its peaceful, rural location with easy access to local attractions and beautiful scenery. Guests appreciate the quiet surroundings and proximity to the Lake District and coast.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and a cosy atmosphere. The cottage is described as homely and well-suited for families and groups.
The swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna are standout features, with guests highlighting their enjoyment and the convenience of private sessions. The cottage is well-equipped, with thoughtful touches such as games and kitchen essentials. Minor maintenance issues are rarely mentioned.
The owner is repeatedly described as welcoming, helpful, and responsive. While guests feel well cared for, there are no specific mentions of gifts; therefore, any such gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
A 17th-century sandstone farmhouse with a private hot tub (for hire), shared swimming pool and private fishing rights, only 4 miles from the coast..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, CD Player, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Biomass central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire available locally. Cot and highchair. Z-bed for child available. Garden with garden furniture. Hot tub (private, £50 per week, £30 per short break). Indoor heated swimming pool (shared, 5m x 12m, depth 1m) with Jacuzzi and sauna, available for private use mornings and afternoons at selected hours by prior arrangement. Paddock area (shared). Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is a beck in the paddock area.. All properties: Biomass central heating, bed linen and towels included. Paddock area (shared). No smoking. Please note: There is a beck in the paddock area. This property has a security deposit of £100. Four miles from the Solway Coast. Set on the edge of a village ,this cottage is set ideally for exploring the Solway coast , Cockermouth , Keswick and the northern fells and lakes, enjoy the stunning scenery without experiencing the same hustle and bustle of the central Lakes. Finished to a very good standard, the cottages have everything you need for family getaways including a hot tub (for private hire), also with in walking distance there is a heated swimming pool available too hire privately on line . The Solway Coast which is only 4 miles away has a lovely beach with long walks with paths along the coast great for dog walkers then relax and grab an ice cream or head too the local pub for a meal in allonby or visit silloth and Mayport two off the harbour towns on the solway coast with coffee shops, cafés, pubs takeaways and supermarkets or venture into the north lakes keswick only 14 miles away which has lots outdoor stuff to do with two lakes bassethwaite and derwent water in the area great for water activities paddle boarding ,swimming ,canoeing this property is next door too other cottages great for big family/friends get togethers. These include Halls Bank Farm ref 1319 sleeps 8 , Berwyn Bank ref 15825 sleeps 12 , Beckside (ref 17926) sleeps 2 all on the same site . The market town of Cockermouth is 6 miles, Keswick 14 miles and Buttermere 12 miles. Bassenthwaite Lake, 6 miles. Private fishing on the River Ellen for salmon and trout, 1 mile (free of charge). Golf and horse riding nearby. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub ½ mile.
Free WiFi
Refundable security deposit of £100 is payable 2 weeks prior to your holiday.
There are low banisters at the property.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (24)
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G Lowry
We had a wonderful weekend at Hall's Bank Farm. Wonderful cottage with plenty of room in a quiet rural location and a perfect base for exploring the fells. The onsite swimming pool (plus sauna and hot tub), which we had access to for four hour-long time slots during our stay, was a beautiful way to unwind after a hike up Skiddaw. Would recommend and revisit!
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Kim B
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Halls Bank. The rustic cottage was very clean, well looked after and equipped with everything you could need from towels to dishwasher tablets. 2 x 1 hour private swimming pool slots were included daily in the price, which my family really enjoyed. Allocated pool times were noted on the board in the kitchen for our arrival. We paid an extra £30 in cash on arrival for use of the hot tub for our midweek break which was well worth it. Watching the sunrise and listening to the birds from the hot tub while overlooking the field with cows and sheep was a lovely, relaxing start to the day! Being able to plug our EV car in to charge for £15 a day was an added bonus. Carole was the perfect host, quickly responding to my text queries regarding pool and hot tub use and key collection.Within 15-30 minutes drive we visited Bassenthwaite Lake Station for breakfast on the train, Bassenthwaite Lake Viewpoint, Cockermouth, Latrigg via Gale Road Car Park, Keswick, Derwentwater and the Pheasant Inn Bassenthwaite.This was our second visit to Arkleby and Halls Bank Farm (having previously stayed at Holmegarth - the cottage next door) and we look forward to hopefully returning in the near future.
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Margo Brown
Property was in a lovely location and very clean, hot tub was great. However, the advert was not accurate. There is no four poster bed, the place is a little run down and one door between the twin bedroom and en suite has clearly been broken and replaced with a curtain that doesn't fit yhe door frame. This offers no privacy whatsoever. The fire is disappointingly electric, not an open fire. Finally, the worst part of the trip was the mouse infestation. They were running across the living room in broad daylight.