Barn in Cumbria

About this property

Perfect for couples, families and four legged friends, this thoughtfully designed property offers space, tranquility and history, with memorable dining available in the grand manor house.

This is a fantastic location for those after sophisticated living and outdoor adventures. Just 1.5 miles away, the quintessential English village of Greystoke is home to a heated open air swimming pool and a friendly pub. Walkers can take on the heights of Eycott Hill, 2.5 miles away, or Berrier Hill, 5 miles away, while cyclists can join the popular Coast to Coast route, which passes through the edge of the village, or there are off road tracks in Greystoke Forest. Penrith is just 6.5 miles away and provides a good selection of independent shops and eateries, while Keswick, 14.5 miles away, offers a range of outdoor activities including canyoning, hydrospeeding and paddle boarding. Sympathetically converted, this former barn retains much of its original charm through exposed beams and double height ceilings, creating a feeling of space and light throughout. At one end of the large, open plan living space is a country style kitchen fitted with a fan oven, halogen hobs, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. There s also a farmhouse table at this end with seating for four. The lounge occupies the other side of the room and features a sofa, rocking chair and TV. A corridor leads to the two bedrooms: the master with a king size bed and antique furniture, and a bunk bedroom with beds in an L shaped configuration. The bedrooms share a contemporary shower room with a large drencher head, perfect for massaging tired muscles after long walks. The main living space opens onto a delightful, enclosed sun trap garden for enjoying a morning cup of coffee. Beyond this lie extensive shared grounds complete with a walled orchard, large lawns, play area, summer house, woodland and resident pigs. There is off road parking for several cars. Need to know: Sleeps 4 due to the layout the property is best suited to 2 adults & 2 children. 2 bedrooms 1 king size and bunk bedroom. 1 shower room. Fan oven, halogen hobs, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Freeview TV. Firestick. 4 dogs welcome at no extra cost. Enclosed shared formal gardens, shared grounds with walled orchard and woodland. Your own enclosed are for letting dogs out. Off road parking for several cars. Guests can have breakfast in the Great Hall at Johnby by prior arrangement with the owners. Pub 1.5 miles. Please note, there are other dogs onsite.

Accommodation

Complex of properties, Internet access, Working farm, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Decorated for Christmas, Cottage, Yes, Yes