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Birkbank Farm

Loweswater (4 mls N), Lake District
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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A beautiful Lakeland farmhouse with original features and two log burners for those chillier evenings
  • Enclosed garden with a stream offering a great space for your canine pals
  • Enjoy a game of pool or cosy up in front of the large TV's
Overview
Property code: SZ073

Occupying a serene spot on the northern fringe of the Lake District, this spacious farmhouse offers warm and relaxing accommodation for larger families and groups seeking a traditional retreat.

Situated in an idyllic spot in the north-west Lake District National Park, this fantastic property is ideal for walkers, climbers, nature lovers and cyclists. The Cumbrian coast is just 10 miles to the west, or you could head further into the Lake District to discover glorious woodlands and magnificent fells. The Georgian town of Cockermouth (4 miles) was the birthplace of Wordsworth and has some wonderful pubs and restaurants. The nearest lakes are Crummock Water (6.5 miles) and Buttermere (9.5 miles) with Bassenthwaite Lake (8 miles), Ennerdale Water (12 miles) and Derwentwater (15 miles) also within easy reach. Other local attractions include Whinlatter Forest Park (8.5 miles) and the Derwent Pencil Museum in the market town of Keswick (16 miles).

Entering this lovely property, you will find the warm and inviting lounge, which makes a great space to unwind in at the end of a fantastic day exploring the lakes. The lounge has plenty of comfortable seating, a TV and a wood burner. An additional living area features additional seating, a central wood burner and steps down to a games room with a pool/snooker table and dartboard. The airy farmhouse-style kitchen/diner is perfect for preparing and sharing your favourite meals and is equipped with a charming dining table, electric oven and dishwasher. Other equipment, including an additional fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, can be found in the nearby utility room. The property has five tastefully decorated bedrooms, all on the first floor. Each bedroom has a TV and en-suite facilities. Three double rooms have en-suite shower rooms, while a fourth double has an en-suite bathroom. There’s also a family room with a double bed, twin beds and an en-suite shower room. Finally, the second floor is occupied by a spacious, light and refreshing bathroom, providing a unique space to relax, with exposed ceiling beams, skylight windows, marble-effect tiles and a freestanding bath with a handheld shower over.

Stepping outside, the enclosed garden has been professionally landscaped, with a stream running through it so children and dogs must be supervised. The garden provides a delightful space to relax in the afternoon. Two patios offer plenty of space for you to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining.

 

  • 5 en-suite bedrooms – 4 double rooms, and a family room with a double bed and pair of single beds
  • 5 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC; 4 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC; 1 bathroom with free-standing bath, handheld shower and WC
  • Electric oven, dishwasher
  • Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer in utility room
  • 2 wood burners (initial fuel supply provided)
  • 8 TVs – one in each bedroom, lounge, diner and snug
  • Pool table
  • Internet access can be intermittent
  • Towels not included
  • Enclosed garden with stream running through it, children to be supervised at all times
  • 2 patio areas
  • Ample parking available
  • Pub 3 miles, Loweswater 6.5 miles
  • Please note the range cooker shown in the photos is currently not in use
  • Spa passes available for a luxury nearby spa (Must be pre-booked through the owners and subject to availability)
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 4 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £55. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Christine 29th December 2023

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Needed some TLC. Bed comfortable and spa passes excellent

Reviewed by Elaine 17th November 2023

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The house was great and well equipped (other than the range not working) The garden and outside area let it down. Broken seating and table, nothing cared for. All 5/6 bins that were there were all full to bursting when we got there. The paths immediately outside front/kitchen doors were really slippy, even with walking boots. If it had been better Read moreweather Id of tidied the garden myself it really could be so much better. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 22nd September 2023

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Good size house and well equipped. Good location to access whole area. Would describe as rustic Farmhouse. Well equipped and comfortable. Comfy bedrooms and nice bathrooms. Great downstairs for group of people. Garden was loved by our dogs but was difficult to clear due to long grass. Be aware rear roof comes right down to garden grass level. Need Read moreto make sure access gate is closed before letting dogs out as we found it to be open on several occasions despite closing on arrival. Would return. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 4th August 2023

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We had 7 teenagers between 13-19, 5 adults and 2 dogs. The cottage was perfect for us. Lots of outside space to explore, a lovely home with lots of rooms so we had plenty of space. Being safely away from Roads meant our dogs were safe to explore the grounds without a worry. It was a fantastic stay, very remote but less than 10 mins away from shops.Read more We messaged the owner once with non important requests and got an instant reply and was sorted the same day! Fantastic service! We will return. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 28th July 2023

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Private and peaceful farmhouse which allowed us lots of space for 11 of us and a dog. We squeezed around one table eating altogether and had a real laugh playing pool in evenings, as well as spaces to break out and read/build lego/watch films. We had a wet week and the washer/drier was an excellent bonus. Lots of space to park, sit in garden, chat Read moretogether on sofas or bathe on top floor. An old, traditional farmhouse offering a simple place to relax- best bit was the private location! Hide

Reviewed by David 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny 9th June 2023

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Lovely house in a lovely location, very peaceful. Be prepared for the farm track!! Garden and house needs some TLC. Grass very long on our arrival rendered it unusable by 2 year old . House needs much better maintenance, beds comfortable but wardrobes and some drawer units falling apart.

Reviewed by Glen 5th May 2023

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Great stay, plenty of room for everyone (10 of us plus dog). Comfortable beds with plenty of space for us to all gather, and a great games room! Well situated for access to various locations around Cockermouth etc. Farm track access to the house isnt suitable for lower cars (such as my BMW) - luckily we travelled in my wifes car instead

Reviewed by Jason 7th April 2023

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We loved our stay in this wonderful house - a large, modernised farmhouse with lots of space for 9 of us to enjoy a family holiday. The location is great (30 mins from Keswick & Buttermere) for walking. It is at the end of a bumpy track, next to a derelict farm so is remote and peaceful - the only sounds were birds & sheep! There is a very large kiRead moretchen (although oven is small), two lounges + dining room and lots of parking = even a stream! (Wifi is limited as is phone signal) We'd come again! Hide

Reviewed by Karen 17th March 2023

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We loved our stay at the cottage, there was 12 of us & a dog! Everything we needed was there! The only thing I would say is go very slow at driving into the property, which they do state anyways! every time I got In-touch with Kelly she was always very quick at responding and very helpful

Reviewed by Kate 10th February 2023

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Wonderful place to stay to get away from it all. Sitting in front of the log fire in the evening playing games will be a cherished memory. The garden was perfect for the children and they spent hours outside, which is unheard of for our three teenagers. Although it feels in the middle of nowhere, youre only 10 minutes away from Cockermouth and 25 mRead moreins from the larger towns. There is a great circular walk from the cottage which takes you up onto the fells with spectacular views. Will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 13th January 2023

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We loved this cottage! Had everything we needed for a large family & friends group. Lovely rural location but close enough to drive to places of interest. I had some trouble finding the cottage as arrived in the dark but the rest of the group managed by following the hosts instructions!

Reviewed by Joanne 22nd December 2022

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We stayed over Christmas and the owners had put up a tree and decorations which was a lovely touch. The location is great and we liked the privacy. We found cooking for large numbers on the small stove a bit of a challenge and the property could do with some extra equipment in the kitchen - knives, a whisk, wine glasses and scales. There was good fRead moreridge and freezer space and the bedrooms and ensuites were decent Hide

Reviewed by Brad 2nd December 2022

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We had a fantastic weekend! Made full use of the pool table and dart board. We also had an Xbox rigged up in 1 room and the football on in another. But everyone was still included down to the open plan nature. The cottage is in the middle of nowhere but this was again an added bonus. We got the fire roaring and enjoyed several Christmas drinks. WouRead moreld definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 18th November 2022

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Great location and a fab space for socialising. Could be improved greatly though by replacing the non working Aga or at the very least replacing the alternative oven which is too small and the hob in particular very poor. Two fridges which was great but one needed defrosting a while back. The kitchen wasnt the best stocked but adequate. Could do wiRead moreth a really good clean. Garden and area lovely. Despite any negatives would definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 7th October 2022

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Great location, ideal for large family gatherings, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by David 16th September 2022

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Lovely cottage in very quiet location. Fantastic downstairs, but needs some attention upstairs to match standards downstairs.

Reviewed by Jill 2nd September 2022

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Quiet location, lovely property. 5 good sized bedrooms. Some of the furniture was looking a little tied property could do with a little upgrade.

Reviewed by Amanda 10th June 2022

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