Guests say
New House in Cumbria is a spacious and well-loved family home, ideal for large gatherings, with stunning views and a peaceful, rural setting. Guests appreciate the ample outdoor space, cosy atmosphere, and the well-equipped kitchen. While some noted the need for updates and a more thorough clean, the overall experience is highly regarded for its tranquility and charm.
The property generally met guests' expectations for cleanliness, though some guests noted areas for improvement such as the oven, BBQ, and presence of dust and pet hair. The majority did not raise cleanliness as a major concern.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, tranquility, and proximity to local attractions like Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District. Its remote nature is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the peaceful experience.
Guests found the property spacious and the setting beautiful, but some mentioned that the sofas and mattresses could be more comfortable. The warmth of the property upon arrival was appreciated.
The property is well-furnished and the kitchen is well-stocked, but there are reports of maintenance issues such as a non-working dishwasher and outdoor furniture not being as advertised. The provision of wood and coal for fires was a positive note.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this score cannot be accurately determined.
About this property
New House is an impressive original Cumbrian farm house incorporating a modern extension for today’s 21C lifestyles. Originally built in 1909, with commanding views of the Scottish Borders and rolling farmland it is set in its own 2 acres of gardens.
This charming house has been thoughtfully extended to create a welcoming, peaceful, rural retreat, ideal for a group of friends or a large family gathering.
Comfortably furnished throughout, the house incorporates many original features in the rooms at the front, housing a sitting room with inglenook fireplace and warming woodburner, and a separate formal dining room, perfect for a celebration dinner, along with a snug to put your feet up and relax in.
The dining room leads to a spacious open plan extension with well-equipped kitchen, island unit, comfy sofas, multi-fuel stove and large family breakfast area, offering a great social space where the whole party can congregate together, some warming their toes by the fire whilst the nominated chef prepares a culinary delight for the evening ahead. In the summer months walk through to the patio area with a stunning vista and wonderful sunsets.
On the first floor, five large comfortable bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities, provide flexible sleeping arrangements.
Set in a large, beautifully tended garden, there's plenty of space around this holiday cottage for the whole family to enjoy; take a seat on the patio and take in the lovely views over The Flatt, Blackpool Gate and the Scottish Borders.
Locally, explore the ruins of Bewcastle and St Cuthbert’s Church with the 7th century Bewcastle Cross, or simply don your wellies, call the dogs and stride out from the doorstep to discover the wealth of footpaths interweaving the rich surrounding pastureland.
A little further afield, why not spend the day exploring Kielder Forest, take a trip to Carlisle, discover the beautiful Solway Coast or enjoy a visit to Hadrian's Wall?
Perhaps head north, visiting the Dumfries & Galloway coastline, or the famous Scottish Borders with all their Border Reiver history?
Or to go south, the Lake District and Northern Lakes are reachable within the hour, enabling you to walk some Lakeland Fells.
There are many attractions to choose from, from fascinating historic sites to interesting towns and forest parks.
The perfect destination for that long-awaited family get together.
The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Brampton is ideally placed for exploring the Eden Valley, Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The village has a pub, which serves good food, and is just two miles from the historic town of Appleby. With the delightful Pooley Bridge, Penrith and the magnificent Lake District within easy reach, this is an ideal holiday location.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one en-suite shower, basin and WC), 2 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin.
Family bathroom with large bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting TV area with multi-fuel stove.
Outdoor Patio area and furniture, easily accessible from the house.
Dining room with open fire.
Sitting room and TV room with woodburner.
Study.
Bootroom and Cloakroom.
Utility and ground floor basin and WC.
Oil central heating with woodburner, multi-fuel stove and open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fires included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
1 x cot and 1 x highchair on available .
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Secure dog kennel.
Large garden with patio, furniture and charcoal BBQ - please bring own charcoal.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 4.5 miles (eat in or take out) and shops approx.
10 miles in Brampton.
Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
Nearby points of interest
- Solway Aviation Museum
- Kielder Observatory
Reviews (46)
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Jackie
Beautiful surroundings
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Carmen
Beautiful views and great garden.
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Haley
The main living area was spacious was really the only are we used downstairs. Will definitely go back. Only down fall was having to get rid of own recycling