Barn Cottage, Cockermouth, Cumbria - Sleeps 4
Barn Cottage is a lovingly restored cottage that once formed part of The Ruddings farm, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms.
A living room with two pink armchairs a wooden coffee table a television under wooden stairs and a wood-burning stove at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A living room with red armchairs a wooden staircase a dining table with food and drinks and a television at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A living room with red upholstered armchairs and a sofa around a wood burning stove with a wooden coffee table and a dining area with wooden chairs at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A kitchen with wooden cabinets toaster kettle microwave and a door at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A kitchen with wooden cabinets dining table set with bowls cups and glasses at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
Exterior view of a cottage with stacked firewood and daffodil flowers in front at Barn Cottage Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A bedroom with a wooden double bed with white bedding and pillows wooden furniture and exposed ceiling beams at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame two bedside tables wooden beams on the ceiling and wooden floor at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A bedroom with wooden beams a skylight a wooden dresser a wooden chair with towels and a bed at Barn Cottage Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A bedroom with two single wooden beds and windows with orange blinds at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A bedroom with two single wooden beds with white bedding and red pillows at Barn Cottage in Bassenthwaite near Keswick
A small bathroom with a pedestal sink mirror and glass shower door at Barn Cottage Bassenthwaite near Keswick
Barn Cottage sits at the northern tip of Bassenthwaite Lake, just ten minutes' drive from Keswick. The front door opens directly to the welcoming open plan living and dining space, with cosy log burning stove and TV, dining table area, and handmade oak kitchen with granite worktops and quality appliances.
There is a washer/dryer within the airing cupboard in the shower room and a separate WC with basin is also on the ground floor. The master bedroom has been cleverly created on the mezzanine above the living area, with beautiful original oak beams (tall people need to duck!) and en-suite shower room.
The second bedroom and family shower room are on the ground floor. To the rear of the cottage there is a small enclosed garden with table and seating for al fresco drinks. There is a charcoal barbeque and a lovely view. To the front of the cottage there are views across the valley to Skiddaw that dominates the skyline.
With a great choice of walks from the door, easy access to the high fells that dominate the northern Lakes, or just a lakeshore wander, a great choice of local pubs and places to eat in the area and the market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth both within fifteen minutes' drive there is plenty to see and do and an array of beautiful scenery waiting to be explored.
For those who like wild swimming, there are small beach areas on the shore of Bassenthwaite lake, about then minutes walk from the cottage.
Accommodation Summary
Two bedrooms: 1 x mezzanine king size bed with en-suite shower room, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with basin and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Accommodation Amenities
Woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, Alexa speaker for radio and music, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Enclosed garden with furniture and BBQ. Off road parking for two cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 miles. Bassenthwaite Lake beach areas - 10 minutes walk. Please note that this property has a minimum 7 night stay in July and August.
Accommodation Overview
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Pets: 0
Accommodation Facilities
- Log fire
- Garden
- WiFi
- Parking (1 space)
- Towels provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
In the Area
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- Wordsworth House, Cockermouth
- Torpenhow Hill
- Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens
- Lowthwaite Fell
- Mirehouse and Gardens, Keswick
- Buttermere Valley, Buttermere
- Senhouse Roman Museum
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