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Birkbank Farm

Mosser, near Cockermouth, Cumbria
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Country houses
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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
Property code: OC-SZ073

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)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanne 19th September 2025

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It was great , lots of space was great as the dogs het crated at night time

Reviewed by Andrew 25th August 2025

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7 of us stayed in the cottage and we had a great time but it could do with a bit more maintenance. Pros: Plenty of space in the cottage, bedrooms and grounds Location was quiet but handy for things to do in the area Pool table and dart board, plus lots of TVs! Owner was super responsive to reported issues Spa passes were great (but only 6 of them aRead morend kids access was limited). Cons: Place seemed a little run down (damage to furniture etc). No welcome pack/details for things to do in the area Hide

Reviewed by Yevheniy 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Valerie 23rd May 2025

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Large comfortable home suitable for family gatherings. Lots of space and areas in house to spread out. Comfortable beds but bedrooms could do with some updating.

Reviewed by Lorraine 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Kelly 15th November 2024

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Great location, remote and quiet. House is in need of some work and replacement of certain items. Overall nice stay but wouldnt return unless it had been updated and deep cleaned.

Reviewed by Fay 25th October 2024

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Great location. Very quiet and remote. Loads of space. Lots of equipment. Warms up nice and quickly after a day out. There are some downsides that means I wouldnt stay again. Some minor but some major issues. Shower with the 4 beds leaked all over the pool table (not first time as you could see previous stains) Top bathroom had invasion of flies thRead moreat kept coming back so 2 bathrooms were unusable. Fitted sheets didnt fit bed. Handles missing on rickety wardrobes and drawers. Small oven for 12 Hide

Reviewed by Savannah 2nd August 2024

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We had a lovely holiday at Birkbank farm. The location was perfect for us, especially with Keswick being so nearby. The drive to Windermere only being an hour was a huge benefit as well. The only thing we could comment on was that the darts were all broken, which was quite disappointing. Perhaps some investments into smaller things, such as darts, Read morecould help with the more chilled days. Perhaps also investing in a stronger WiFi also, as we had almost no connection the whole week we were here. Hide

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Lakeland Hideaways is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.