West Border Farm is a spacious and well-equipped property ideal for large gatherings, offering a range of amenities including a hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and large garden. Guests have praised its cleanliness, the warm welcome from the caretaker, and the ample space for socialising and entertainment. While some have noted areas for improvement and maintenance issues, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the property to be spotless and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting the cleanliness as a strong point. A few guests mentioned minor issues, but these did not significantly detract from the overall perception of cleanliness.
The property's rural setting in Cumbria & The Lake District has been appreciated for its tranquillity and beauty. Some guests mentioned the challenge of a single-track approach road and its distance from services, but the secluded nature and scenic views have been well-received.
Guests have generally found the property comfortable, with large bedrooms and a spacious living room. Some reviews noted issues with broken furniture and the need for additional seating, but these comments were balanced by positive feedback on the overall comfort of the property.
The property boasts a variety of facilities, including a hot tub, games room, and outdoor kitchen, which have been popular among guests. However, there have been several mentions of maintenance issues, such as broken games equipment and kitchen appliances, which have impacted the score in this category.
While guests have expressed appreciation for the welcome pack and the caretaker's attentiveness, there are insufficient references to specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
Abbeytown 2.1 miles. Lying outside the small hamlet of Seaville, just a few miles off the coast of Cumbria, West Border Farm offers a large family or group a wondrous getaway to the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This Cumbrian property is a detached house, set within an acre of grounds, with eight bedrooms, six of which feature en-suite shower rooms, along with a games room, spacious living areas and a fabulous barn outside with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub and bar, perfect for your next big family get together. The house comes equipped with a large kitchen to cater to the group, with a range cooker and a host of quality appliances to assist you, with a stylish breakfast bar to perch at in the morning while the news plays on the TV. Have everyone take a seat within the dining room, home to several tables seating over 20 people so all can enjoy toasting to a great stay before tucking into tasty meals. Relax in the sitting room where you'll find three huge leather sofas, two being corner sofas, with a TV to watch in here, or head to the fun-filled games room complete with table football, air hockey and further games to enjoy. Quieter moments can be spent in the snug reading area with a selection of books to choose from and soft seating, whilst the outdoor areas are perfect for sunnier days, with several picnic benches for alfresco dining. Celebrate your reunion with your loved ones in the fantastic barn found in the garden, home to a luxury hot tub and a bar, perfect for catching up on lost time! West Border Farm can sleep 19 guests in total across eight bedrooms, with family rooms on the first and second floors sleeping three and four guests respectively, and six doubles bedrooms all with en-suite shower rooms - two on the second floor and four on the first - boasting TVs in every room and seating areas too. Settle into this home from home easily thanks to the delightful décor, extra comforts and thoughtful touches, with a family bathroom on the first floor serving the two bedrooms without en-suites. The property lies outside the hamlet of Seaville and is just over two miles from the village of Abbeytown where you'll find the nearest shops and pubs, with the coastal town of Silloth also offering a range of amenities too. Begin exploring this beautiful area of Cumbria with a trip to Silloth, heading to The Discovery Centre which houses a permanent exhibition on the Solway Coast AONB where you'll find everything you need to know about the area and any special events and activities that might occur during your stay. While here, take a scenic stroll along Silloth's lovely promenade and onto Silloth West Beach, with a golf course here too for any keen golfers. Ensure you visit the impressive structure of Holme Cultram Abbey while in Abbeytown, and make a trip to Campfield Marsh which is home to the Solway Wetlands Centre, with this nature reserve home to an array of habitats, wildlife and walking trails. Within a 30-minute drive you can be in the northern Lake District at the Lake District Wildlife Park, a perfect family outing, or exploring Mirehouse & Gardens positioned by the beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake. The delights of Keswick and Derwentwater are under an hour's drive too, with Keswick offering the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place, and Keswick Museum, as well as a great starting point for walks around Derwentwater, up to Castlerigg Stone Circle, or more challenging hikes up Skiddaw or Blencathra. The opposite direction presents opportunities for visiting the Scottish Borders and Carlisle as well as the famous Hadrian's Wall. Make incredible memories at the unforgettable West Border Farm on the Solway Coast.
Abbeytown is a delightful village resting in northern Cumbria on the Solway Plain, near to the Solway Coast. Home to a local shop, pub and Post Office, Abbeytown has all the essentials for a self-catered stay. Being situated on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, visitors have beautiful walking country right on their doorstep, with opportunities to easily visit the coast at Silloth too.
Over three floors.
Eight bedrooms: 1 x family room with TV, super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) and single, 1 x second-floor family room with TV, super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), single and single top bunk, 2 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC.
Bathroom with bath, basin, towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Games room.
Snug
Gas central heating.
Range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Utility room with washing machine and dryer.
11 x TVs, WiFi, games and entertainment room with selection of games, books and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and cot available.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden with lawn, seating, children’s climbing frame and barn with hot tub and bar together with an undercover outdoor kitchen comprising gas BBQ, gas pizza oven and fridge.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.8 miles
Anthony
Susan very helpful and a lovely touch with the welcome pack. We were there for a surprise birthday for my wife with all the family (17of us including 2 babies) plenty of space for everyone.
Richard
Really enjoyed it. However the maintenance is terrible, lots of things are broken and there is a lot of small decorating jobs to do. This place really just needs a week of fixing. Just examples... Tv in lounge... broken Dvd player.... broken Tv in kitchen.... broken Sofa..... broken Shower doors.... broken Radiators.... rusty Pool table.... broken Welcome book.... very tired I'd be happy to fix all that in exchange for a free weekend. None of the job are huge (well except for the big holes in the kitchen ceiling and downstairs bathroom). Come on.... throw a couple of hundred quid at a spruce up. That said.... will be back.
Mark
For a big house it was very warm lovely.
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