Guests say
Gill Barn is a charming cottage praised for its well-equipped kitchen, private garden, and suitability for dog owners. Guests enjoy the abundance of local wildlife, including red squirrels, and appreciate the property's proximity to Penrith and scenic walks. The barn conversion offers a comfortable stay with a few considerations for pet accessibility and cleanliness.
The cottage received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests found it well-kept, while others noted cobwebs, dust, and a lack of deep cleaning. No specific mention of gifts was made.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to Penrith and the M6, with plenty of wildlife and local walks, although one review mentioned high grass in surrounding fields.
The property is generally seen as comfortable, with a cool bedroom area and a power shower. However, concerns were raised about the steepness of the stairs for elderly guests and pets.
Facilities are well-regarded, especially the kitchen. The garden is private and the bedrooms are conveniently cooler at night. Some issues were noted with WiFi and the challenge of stairs for older dogs.
There is no information provided in the reviews regarding any special touches or gifts from the hosts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
A luxury barn conversion, with superb quality kitchen and extra shower room..
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, 2 x Bunk (3ft) Beds (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and internet connection included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair. Payphone.. Enclosed rear garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. Visit England 4 Star. No smoking. Please note: Holidaymakers only.. A luxurious barn conversion extensively refurbished with a superb kitchen/diner, including granite work tops, oak doors and floors and extra shower room. Butterwick is a particularly tranquil area of The Lakes with footpaths and bridleways leading from the doorstep. Ullswater is five miles and Haweswater three miles with walks directly onto High Street and Harter Fell.
Holidaymakers only.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Brougham Castle
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (8)
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Nick Tomlinson
Gill Barn is a great place to stay with our dogRed squirrels galore outsideDidnt want to leave
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Confirmed Guest
We loved staying at the Gill Barn. It was very well equipped particularly the kitchen. The garden was lovely and private. We have a cocker spaniel that wouldn't walk up or down the stairs as the wooden stairs were slippery for her. I had to carry her up and down which was the only problem for us.
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Niek Simons
Great barn conversion, very complete and comfortable with llenty if walks nearby in a more quite part of the lake district. One needs to be aware that living area is upstairs which might be a challenge for some older dogs to climb the chairs. Ours got good at it after some practice eventually.