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Cumbria Cottages
Cumbria
Copper Beech Cottage
Ref: S4270
Reviews 57
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£132
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Barn Roost
Ref: S89791
Reviews 43
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£77
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The Old Buttress at Rotherhope Towers, Alston
Ref: S376841
Reviews 33
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£123
per nightCumbria
Lund
Ref: S216398
Reviews 44
From
£146
per nightCumbria
3 Bed Cottage in Cunsey
Ref: S230746
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£132
per nightCumbria
Granary
Ref: S669435
Reviews 5
From
£61
per nightCumbria
3 Bed Cottage in Pooley Bridge
Ref: S665840
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£117
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5 Bed Cottage in Outgate
Ref: S232388
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£192
per nightCumbria
Take Five
Ref: S281645
Reviews 29
From
£250
per nightCumbria
Greystones
Ref: S3810
Reviews 42
From
£84
per nightCumbria
Pheasant's Nest
Ref: S363688
Reviews 49
From
£111
per nightCumbria
4 Bed Cottage in Satterthwaite
Ref: S231202
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£144
per nightCumbria
Swallow Barn
Ref: S594119
Reviews 31
From
£138
per nightCumbria
4 Bed Cottage in Keswick
Ref: S487266
From
£179
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White Moss, Wood Close
Ref: S37910
Reviews 42
From
£92
per nightCumbria
Combe Cottage
Ref: S447896
Reviews 6
From
£63
per nightCumbria
4 Bed Cottage in Colthouse
Ref: S232502
From
£239
per nightCumbria
Swallows Nest Cottage
Ref: S680167
Reviews 17
From
£130
per nightCumbria
2 Bed Cottage in Lamplugh
Ref: S421466
From
£84
per nightCumbria
2 Bed Cottage in Lamplugh
Ref: S421600
From
£77
per nightCumbria
Ridgway Lodge
Ref: S363629
Reviews 94
From
£135
per nightCumbria
2 Bed Lodge in Calthwaite
Ref: S282307
From
£114
per nightCumbria
Parkers House
Ref: S363864
Reviews 30
From
£155
per nightCumbria
Foresters Cottage
Ref: S89975
Reviews 51
From
£129
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What our customers say about their holidays
Ian - Verified booking
"Barn Roost" is set in the tiny hamlet of Ruthwaite, situated on the northern edge of the Lake District, and about ten miles from Keswick.
If you're looking for a place to relax and chill out, this is it. During our week's stay the only sounds we heard (apart from a spot of DIY!) were the birds, which included some chickens roaming freely around the half dozen properties in Ruthwaite. The cottage is perfect for a couple, or a family with two children. Fixtures and appliances are of a high standard and the cottage is simply but tastefully decorated. All necessary instructions are clear and easy to follow, including the current Covid 19 regulations. You are within easy driving distance of many of the famous walks of the Northern Lakes, and some of the routes are surprising quiet for such a popular destination. The closest lake is Bassenthwaite which we regret not exploring more fully as it is less "touristy" than the more famous Derwentwater. There are a couple of pubs nearby for an evening drink/meal, including one at the neighbouring village of Uldale. The map suggests that this is a straightforward one mile walk from Ruthwaite, but we found the path to be poorly signed and ambiguous in places, so watch out for that. All in all a strong recommendation for a base from which to explore the stunning scenery of the Lake District.
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Nick - Verified booking
We had a great time here!
We planned to use the hot tub, but then didn't as we were too busy! There is plenty of space near the cottage for dog walking. If I'd had more time I would have worked out a route from the cottage to Coniston and back again. The log burner is great and heats the cottage nicely (our dog loved it). There is plenty of parking space too. We struggled with the electric cooker at the cottage, but that was mostly because we've only ever used gas and didn't manage the heat properly. I think a few other people have mentioned the lack of Internet connectivity as a problem. It mostly makes planning your days out a bit harder as you need either an abundance of written material or you need to plan in advance. More local information in the cottage would be great. There do appear to be phone sockets in the cottage, so maybe the lack of connectivity is either a choice or the cottage is too far from the local exchange for ADSL. My recommendation to others is to go down to one of the local pubs and do your planning there. It's not as good as the comfort as the cottage, but it's okay. Overall, a great short break!
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Roy - Verified booking
I, my Wife and Sadie (the beagle) spent the 1st week in nov 2020 in Barn Roost.
The weather saturday up to and incl tuesday was pretty bad, storm Aiden I believe was the culprit. We had a lovely bright dry day on the wednesday . . . and then we had to come home, 2 days early due to the start of Englands 2nd lockdown ! However, Barn Roost was completely innocent in all this and we bear it no malice. It is a delightful, characterful cottage with links to the 18th centuries John Peel, he of the 'D'ye ken John Peel' fame. Set in the isolated hamlet of Ruthwaite a few miles from Bassenthwaite, the nearest shop(s) are in Wigton, 7 miles away. Barn Roost is lovely if you want a quiet, peaceful break. There is a conservatory at the rear, ideal for drying wet clothes and cleaning muddy boots in the large old fashioned stone sink. The heating is more than adequate and we never needed the log fire lit. The bathroom was small and 'functional' with just a heated towel rail and it could get a little damp and cold. All in all, we would happily return with the caveat that no storms are due !
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Amanda - Verified booking
We had an extremely relaxing, quiet 4 night stay here in early Sept.
Mum dad and me with the labrador. We loved the walks straight from the cottage and the hot tub was amazing. What a perfect location for it - views of the hills all around. You cant predict the weather but the cottage was great. I would have liked updated washing machine and dishwasher as they were a little tired and no instructions so you had to guess what programme to put them on. Sky TV was great and the new addition of wifi was unexpected but much needed as you can then sit at home and plan your day. We did Blencathra and the local Coniston water lake walk. We also went to Stavelely and visited the artisan bakery, amazing Wheelbase bike shop and Hawkshead brewery. We tried the local pub the Wilsons Arms and had fish and chips outside in the garden with the dog. Would have stayed much longer had it not been for my work. I'd go again in a heartbeat.
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Andrew - Verified booking
We looked for a place which would house our three dogs with us and struck lucky.
Barn Roost is a very cosy home: well appointed throughout (especially in the kitchen and bathroom which are the most important rooms), very clean throughout and retaining some nice rustic character. We wanted somewhere as a base to explore rural Cumbria and this was ideal. Ruthwaite is a small, super-quiet hamlet which suited us on this occasion and we managed to find a lovely walk from Barn Roost for both afternoons to keep the pups happy. The small courtyard garden is paved and enclosed but getting the dogs out for a pad round the paths first and last thing was easy. We wanted to relax in the evening with a glass of wine and a bit of tv which had all the necessary apps to allow us to indulge. Barn Roost was everything we wanted and would thoroughly recommend it for a quiet, relaxed stay. Thank you so much.
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