Guests say
The Hayloft receives glowing praise for its tranquil, picturesque location in the Newlands Valley, offering direct access to stunning walks and breathtaking scenery. Guests consistently highlight the warm hospitality of the owners, the cottage’s comfort, and its well-equipped, spotless interiors. The peaceful, rural setting and proximity to nature make it a perfect retreat for walkers and families alike. While a few guests noted minor issues with mattresses and occasional maintenance, the overwhelming majority found their stay relaxing and memorable, with many eager to return.
Most reviews describe the cottage as spotless, clean, and well-maintained, with only one or two isolated comments mentioning cleanliness concerns. The overwhelming majority found the property to be very clean throughout their stay.
The location is universally praised for its tranquillity, stunning views, and direct access to walks from the door. Guests love the remote, peaceful setting and the beauty of the surrounding valley.
Guests frequently mention the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with spacious interiors and good beds. A small number of guests noted issues with mattress comfort, but most found the accommodation restful and inviting.
The cottage is described as very well-equipped, with modern appliances, private bathrooms, laundry facilities, and thoughtful extras. A few minor maintenance issues were mentioned, but these were rare and did not detract from the overall experience.
The owners are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, often going out of their way to assist guests. Some reviews mention thoughtful touches such as advice on walks, a fire on arrival, and occasional extras like olive oil or eggs, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
An outstanding first floor barn conversion, situated on a working farm in the Newlands Valley, five miles from Keswick. The Hayloft is one of our premier Keswick cottages and is situated in some of the finest countryside in the whole of Lakeland; from its position on the fell it commands the most awe-inspiring views of the valley and the surrounding fells, making it an ideal base for couples looking to enjoy this beautiful area. This quality Lakeland cottage has been fully renovated to provide first class, contemporary holiday accommodation with much character and style, still retaining many of the barn's original features such as old beams and the original window reveals.
This Lake District cottage boasts a beautiful open plan living area with a warm and cosy woodburning stove, a modern well-equipped kitchen and lovely feature windows to take advantage of the spectacular views of the fells. The bedrooms in this Lake District cottage are located at either end of the living area and contain splendid super king-size, zip and link beds, along with superb en-suite facilities. Outside, a lovely Lakeland cottage garden adds the final piece to this delightful Lake District cottage. With great walks from the doorstep, including the Newlands Horseshoe, a five-hour walk with breathtaking views of Skiddaw and Blencathra, this is a perfect destination for those who love the great outdoors.
Just a couple of miles from your Lake District cottage the village of Braithwaite offers traditional old pubs and well-stocked village shops and the lovely old Lakeland town of Keswick, with its many attractions, is just a short drive away. A wonderfully romantic Lakeland cottage retreat, in a fabulous location, whatever the time of year.
The Newlands Valley has farms scattered throughout and is ideal walking territory with lots of different routes including low level valley walks and fell walks. Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle'' uses the Newlands Valley as its backdrop. Visit Braithwaite, Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater and Keswick, all within easy reach.
Accommodation
All first floor.
Two bedrooms: 2 x super king-size double (zip and link), both with en-suite shower, basin, WC and heated towel rails.
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Separate utility, bike storage and kennelling area on ground floor of barn.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting area.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, CD, radio, selection of books, games and DVDs, Superfast WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent, fuel for woodburning stove provided on honesty box basis.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Small rear garden and patio with garden furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 3 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: The cottage is accessed via rear steps leading to a level entrance by the garden.
A ramp also runs to the entrance.
Note: The owners provide a steel kennel/cage in the utility room for pets if required.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (56)
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Denise
Friendly, clean, spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed. The scenery all around the farm is amazing. We walked from the door every day. I wish I could include photos of the surrounding area. It is beautiful.
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Tim
Very comfortable and marvellous scenery. The owners Fiona and John are very friendly and always have time for a chat, even though they are very busy on the farms. We will book again whenever we are able.
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Hannah
The location was off the beaten track and it was stunning in the valley with a variety of walks on the doorstep. John & Fiona were friendly and welcoming, and it was great to learn more about the farm, meet the animals and sample the free -range eggs. The accommodation was lovely and well equipped. However, unfortunately, we didn't find the mattresses very comfortable at all as we could feel the springs and we didn't sleep that well as a result. A deep mattress topper, or new mattresses would make a huge difference to get a good night sleep after a day of walking. Other than that, it was a beautiful place to be, to connect with nature and each other away from the hustle and bustle of life.