Guests say
Gill Beck Barn in Melmerby is consistently praised for its beautiful, peaceful location and high standards of accommodation. Guests appreciate the spaciousness, cleanliness, and the thoughtful welcome pack. The property is family-friendly with a secure garden and is well-equipped for any stay. The local village offers amenities within walking distance. Some minor feedback on outdoor furniture comfort was noted.
Guests have described the property as 'spotlessly clean' and to the 'very highest standards', indicating a very high level of cleanliness throughout.
The property's location is described as quiet and peaceful, yet conveniently close to the village with its amenities, suggesting a highly desirable location.
The accommodation is frequently referred to as comfortable and spacious, with only a single mention of outdoor furniture being uncomfortable, slightly impacting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially for families, with a great garden and well-equipped for any occasion. However, a comment about unsteady outdoor furniture suggests some room for improvement in maintenance.
The welcome pack was highly appreciated by guests, indicating thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such gestures are a courtesy and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Gill Beck Barn is a converted farmhouse stables, boasting views that stretch all the way to the Lake District and the Pennines. The property has a contemporary, open-plan living and kitchen area and is just a short walk from the popular local village inn.
The North West offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, and a stay at Gill Beck Barn puts you right at the heart of the scenery. Set in its own enclosed and extensive garden, the property has views of the rolling Pennine fells in one direction and the Lake District National Park in the other. You’re in the perfect place if you enjoy outdoor pursuits like sailing, quad biking or pony trekking, and if you’re a keen walker, there’s everything from rugged mountain hikes to sedate lakeside strolls.
The heart of the property is the large, open plan kitchen and living space, with a wood burning stove and an Aga to keep you cosy and warm. Each of the bedrooms has its own en-suite room and there’s a sandstone patio for a spot of al fresco dining too. The downstairs is completely step-free, so Gill Beck Barn could be ideal for anyone with limited mobility.
The property is set just up the lane from the popular fellside village of Melmerby, with a lovely pub, a village shop and a tea room, as well as independent shops and an indoor pool. If you’d like to venture further afield, the sinuous Ullswater Lake is just 11 miles away, with its historic steamer boats, not to mention the daffodils that inspired the poet William Wordsworth.
Also available to book at this location is Todd Hills Hall Farmhouse (sleeps 12 guests) and Todd Hills Hall Farmhouse and Vale Croft (sleeps 14 guests).
Additional Information:
Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome (small additional charge per dog), kept to the ground floor and off the furniture please.
Travel cot, high chair and stair gates available on request.
Catering service available, please contact Lynn Hilditch 07775 733608.
Bicycle hire available on request.
Two EV chargers on-site shared between the five properties at Melmerby. Payment made via QR code, full details will be provided prior to arrival.
HOT TUB information The owners would be happy for the guests to hire a tot tub at the property. This can be arranged with Cumbria Hot Tub Hire - 07703 046523 or info@cumbriahottubhire.co.uk. The owners will ask for a £30 surcharge to be added to the reservation to cover the cost of extra water and electricity used.
Reviews (7)
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful property in a quiet, peaceful location yet only 2 minutes by car or 15 minutes on foot to the the village, where you will find a pub and toy shop. There is also an excellent bakery which is open seven days a week. This includes a cafe, general provisions and ladies clothing shop. This was our second visit to Gill Beck Barn and we have also stayed in other properties owned by Rowley Estates, as all of their properties deliver the same high standard of accommodation.
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Confirmed Guest
Perfect for whatever you want room’s beautiful spacious if weather bad space to “play inside “ big outside area (secure for dog) welcome pack so thoughtful and appreciated. Really can’t fault. Sorry disregard this review don’t book we want for ourselves!!!!
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely comfortable accommodation.