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Harebeck Cottage

Gosforth, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Working Farm set on the West Coast of Cumbria near an array of beaches
  • Only a short distance to Wast Water and the famous Wasdale Head
  • Perfect base for walks with Scafell Pike on your doorstep
Overview
Property code: 82452

Set on a working farm this characterful cottage is perfect for families, couples, and friends alike, with plenty of walks on your doorstep.

Located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Gosforth, this charming cottage is perfect for exploring the beautiful beaches and spellbinding countryside of Cumbria. Providing cosy, fresh and relaxing accommodation for six  guests, the cottage is set on a working farm on the edge of the Lake District. With Wastwater and Scafell Pike to the east, and the beaches of Ravenglass and Seascale to the west, the cottage makes a fantastic holiday base for families, friends and couples exploring this stunning area.

 

Stepping into this cosy and relaxing cottage you will find the lounge/diner which makes a lovely space to unwind in. The room features plenty of comfortable seating, a TV/DVD, a dining area and a warming wood burner set in a traditional Lakeland hearth. The fully equipped kitchen is perfect for rustling up your favourite meals. Going up steep cottage-style stairs, there are two light, attractive bedrooms: a pretty double room accessed via bi-fold doors, and another  double room with a double bed and bunk beds. This floor also features the family bathroom with roll top bath with handheld shower, separate shower and WC. Outside, there’s a seating area to the front of the cottage with far-reaching views, perfect for a morning coffee as you plan the day. There’s also a delightful enclosed back garden with outdoor furniture. There is also a Glamping Paddock for guests to explore with a picnic table, playhouse, pedal car and play shed containing children's toys and outdoor games.

 

The historic village of Gosforth has several pubs and restaurants, with plenty of rural and coastal walks. Nearby is the beautiful Victorian seaside village of Seascale, the sand dunes at Drigg and the lovely beaches at Braystones and Ravenglass (all within 6 miles). Other local landmarks and attractions include Muncaster Castle (6 miles), the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (5 miles) and Hardknott Roman Fort (12 miles). Heading eastwards, Lake District highlights include Eskdale, the Wasdale Valley, Wastwater and Scafell Pike (all within 10 miles).

  • 2 Bedrooms - 2 doubles, one with an additional bunk bed
  • 1 Bathroom with roll top bath with shower over, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Travel cot and high chair available on request
  • AGA located in the lounge/diner
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Patio with furniture
  • Gas BBQ available
  • lamping Paddock with picnic table, playhouse, pedal car and play shed containing children's toys and outdoor games
  • Bike Storage
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Pub and shop within walking distance
  • Meat and vegetarian BBQ hampers can be ordered directly with the owner
  • Supermarket deliveries can be ordered the morning of your arrival and the owner will put this away for you
  • Motor home / camper van hook up available - advise through owner
  • Please note that the wi-fi can be intermittent as the cottage is in a rural area
  • Please be aware that the staircase to the first floor is very steep
  • Sleeps 6+2 (double sofa bed in the lounge)
  • Throughout the cottage there are adjoining doors to the main farmhouse, these are locked at all times 

  • Please note if bringing dogs, they will need to be controlled on a lead around the farm, the farm has dogs and cats on the grounds.

  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property is personally managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tammy 27th October 2023

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A bad review before visiting Harebeck cottage had us worried. Following the review - Any behind the scenes dust? Yes. Was it filthy? NO!! Smells? Occasionally, it's an old farm house on a working farm. Reasons for us to leave early and spoil our children's holiday? None. The connecting doors were locked from our side, no safety concerns. We had 7 nRead moreights, warm and cosy. Lovely, comfortable, clean beds. Owners are amazing, we had a farm tour, fed the lambs and saw a lamb born. Amazing stay!!! Hide

Reviewed by Shannon 20th August 2023

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We are suspicious as to whether the positive reviews are fake. The property has a series of adjoining doors, one of which is directly next to the bedroom that is set up for children. My husband ended up sleeping on one of the beds in that bedroom as we felt uncomfortable leaving them alone. We ended up leaving after two nights as we couldnt relax aRead morend had a bad feeling whilst staying there. The property isnt clean enough, has lots of flies and odd smells. Holiday cottages please investigate. Hide

Reviewed by Arulrekha 7th August 2023

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Owner Cathryn was amazing, she was super friendly and welcomed us well. While group enjoyed the stay and will definitely come back. She provided we wanted also gave us more whenever we requested something. Great atmosphere and peaceful place to stay.

Reviewed by Samantha 13th July 2023

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Lovely cottage and very welcoming hosts.

Reviewed by Kay 3rd July 2023

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Ideal place to stay With a dog. Homely without being too pristine. Everything there you could want. Excellent hosts.

Reviewed by Nicola 7th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage. Very well equipped kitchen and everything you could need in the property. Added extras are a lovely addition, from arrival gifts to dog beds. DVDs board games books are also available. Brilliant location and lovely hosts who are happy to help with anything. Please do take note though, the steps to upstairs are very steep.

Reviewed by Danielle 27th December 2022

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Cath and brain were so welcoming always helpful when needed anything, Beautiful cottage

Reviewed by Kate 20th December 2022

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So when we first arrived there was a dishwasher full of items, the sides were all dirty (tea and coffee stains) massive chunk of the ceiling missing where it's had a leak, stairs are deadly! NO PRIVACY!!! The owner can walk into the cottage at any point as the bedroom is right next to the door that is controlled by them. So many faults. The dog ...Read more It tried attacking my children and my dog and myself on more than 1 occasion. 7.5 hours travel for 1 night. Still waiting a refund. STAY AWAY!!!! Hide

Reviewed by George 5th August 2022

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Great hosts who make you feel very welcome, the cottage is in a good location to explore and experience the day today life on a dairy farm

Reviewed by Nicola 24th June 2022

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A warm and friendly welcome. Cottage cosy. The views are stunning. Location perfect for day trips either hill walking, beach walking or visiting nearby attractions. We walked each evening into the village for lovely pub food and drinks. Staying on a working farm was interesting with calves being born. We were made to feel very welcome and Cathryn aRead morelways had time to chat about life on the farm. The only thing to make you aware of is the stairs are steep with a narrow step so care needed. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 17th June 2022

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Cathryn was welcoming, accommodating & very friendly. Guests should be aware that the stairs are on a par with those on a military ship, very steep and narrow. The enclosed back garden is in a poor state and even if we had wanted to sit out in it, we were advised not to by the owner as it was unsafe for our dog due to contents of the insecure outbuRead moreildings. We love cats, but there are a lot of them about, who generally dont bother guests but they do leave poo everywhere (aka dog treats!) Hide

Reviewed by Chen 20th April 2022

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This cottage is overall superb. It's spacious and comfy. Handy location to a bunch of lakes and mountains. There are also petrol stations, shops, pubs around this place. Katherine and Brian warmly welcome us and even generously offered us a tutorial to the farm.(They don't have to). They are kind and knowledgeable persons and gave us a lot of detaiRead morels about how the farm is operated and farming is indeed science nowadays ! This is a great place to stay would absolutely come back! Hide

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