Snaptrip says
The Old Grainstore receives high praise for its immaculate condition, well-equipped facilities, and comfortable furnishings. Set in a peaceful working farm, guests appreciate the warm welcome from the hosts and the opportunity to engage with farm life. The property's location serves as a good base for exploring the area, and thoughtful touches like homemade treats add to the charm, although these are not guaranteed for every stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless and immaculate condition of the cottage, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness.
The property is appreciated for its peaceful setting on a working farm, with easy access to local towns and attractions, making it a good base for exploring the area.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy and spacious, suggesting a high level of comfort throughout the property.
The Old Grainstore is praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with special mentions of the kitchen's ample supplies and the outdoor play area for children.
Many reviews highlight the hosts' thoughtfulness, such as providing homemade treats and decorations for special occasions. However, it is politely noted that such personal touches, while delightful, are not guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
The Old Grainstore is a delightful holiday property set on a working farm in a stunning location nestled on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, just a short distance to the Oddfellows Arms and The Greenhill Hotel, as well as only a few miles from the breath-taking landscapes of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. One of two cottages set on the award-winning Red Hall Farm, which is a working mixed beef, arable and conservation farm, The Old Grainstore cottage sleeps up to six guests, and a perfect choice for families, couples or a group of sharing friends seeking a relaxing, fuss-free stay in the heart of Cumbria. Red Hall Farm is a family friendly escape, boasting lots of items available to make your holiday stress free when staying with babies, toddlers or children of all ages! From high chairs to age appropriate toys, travel cots to outdoor sit and rides, toddler steps to toilet training seats, fire guards to stair gates! We also have an enclosed, grassed picnic/play area with slides and football nets. Enjoying a quiet, rural setting and finished to a high standard, this superb semi-detached cottage, near Wigton, offers two inviting bedrooms and a spacious sitting area with a feature sandstone fireplace that serves to divide the thoughtfully laid out kitchen and dining areas. With the owner's added touches prevalent throughout, this charming Lake District cottage has been lovingly restored with many original features meticulously maintained from the days when it served as a farm bothy. Note: This property can be booked along with Ref. 18929, together sleeping up to 10 guests.
The village of Bolton Low Houses offers a good pub serving food. The market town of Wigton and the village of Caldbeck are nearby. The area offers much to see and do and includes the towns of Penrith and Keswick, the cathedral city of Carlisle, Derwentwater and Lake Bassenthwaite.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Eco-friendly electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, two highchairs and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Patio with furniture plus shared, grassed picnic/play area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles.
Note: As property is on a working farm, children should be supervised at all times.
Note: The owner has dogs.
Note: There are 3 steps leading up from the patio/parking area to the property.
Please Note - This property does not accept commercial lets.
Nearby points of interest
- Carlisle Cathedral
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Annandale Distillery
Reviews (31)
-
Edna
The owners could not do enough for us and you could want for nothing. Ours was a mixed age group and everyone of us was catered for. Thank you Martin and Joanne.
-
Andrew
The property is conveniently placed for exploring the surrounding area and the Lake District, and even the Southern end of Scotland, being only a short drive from the main road. The owners offer a range of home-grown/home-made produce at reasonable prices, which we can thoroughly recommend: we purchased some home-made jams and bread. We are hoping to return at some point in the future.
-
Neil
The cottage is very spacious and comfortable with everything you could need. The cottage was very clean and well maintained. Although not in the Lake District it is a short drive to Keswick and beyond. It is a good base for touring the area. Definitely recommend for families.