The Heronry
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- Pet Friendly
Description
Longtown 4.3 miles. The Heronry is an exquisite single-storey barn conversion nestled in the rural hamlet of Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, offering a romantic hideaway with underfloor heating, a private hot tub and beckside seating. Off-road parking keeps arrivals simple, allowing you to step straight into holiday mode as you cross the threshold. Inside, an open-plan living area brings together the kitchen, dining and sitting spaces in one sociable layout, ideal for sharing slow mornings and unhurried evenings. Prepare home-cooked suppers in the well-appointed kitchen, gather at the dining table to enjoy them, then move through to the sitting area to watch Freeview TV or choose a film from the DVD selection. The underfloor heating runs quietly beneath your feet, lending a gentle warmth throughout this indulgent space.
The super-king-size bedroom offers an elegant retreat at the end of each day, accompanied by a striking en-suite with stand-alone bath, double shower, basin and WC, giving you the choice between long soaks and energising showers. Step outside to the non-enclosed patio, where seating invites you to pause with a drink between dips in the hot tub. Later, follow the path to the further seating area by the beck, where atmospheric lighting draws you to linger outdoors and soak up the barn’s romantic setting. With WiFi included, you can stay connected as much or as little as you wish.
When you are ready to explore, the picturesque village of Longtown is close at hand, with restaurants, pubs and shops providing easy options for dining out or stocking up. The world famous border town of Gretna Green lies a short drive away, its famous Blacksmith's Shop now a chic destination for dining and shopping. This part of Cumbria is perfectly placed for discovering the Lake District, the Scottish Borders, the stunning Solway coast and Hadrian's Wall. You can also visit the historic city of Carlisle, known for its castle and cathedral, or journey to Ullswater for a cruise on one of the famous steamers followed by a trip to the stunning waterfall Aira Force, ensuring The Heronry in Carwinley near Longtown, Cumbria, sets the scene for a special romantic getaway.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
An absolutely stunning property!
The view looking out through the full length windows is beautiful - you feel immersed in nature for your entire holiday. Very comfortable, clean and spacious accommodation. The owners were extremely helpful and friendly. A truly relaxing holiday - we'll definitely be back next year. Thank you
My wife and I were looking for somewhere special for our holiday this year and my wife found the heronry ,it looked stunning in the photos and wasn't to pricey and was near the lake district which we love, we were not disappointed it was fantastic everything we could have dreamed of, the owner met us when we arrived and gave us a quick tour and lots of info about the area which was very helpful ,would definitely use again.
The Heronry is a beautiful cottage with fantastic views onto the local river.
We were lucky enough to see the heron and the kingfisher several times during our stay. The location of the cottage is ideal for some superb hiking around the local Northumberland land marks, of which we managed to do several. It’s within easy travelling distance of Kielder Forest which makes for another good day out. Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly without being overbearing (which is good) and they were very responsive to any feedback or requests we made - we had some delicious eggs from the resident hens! During our stay the hot tub was replaced which was completed swiftly and without much hassle to us although sadly the new tub wasn’t hot enough for us to try before we left, but this was compensated by the huge bath in the property and some lovely wine from our hosts! There were a couple of areas that could have improved our stay, the kitchen lacked a good multi purpose kitchen knife. This might sound trivial but as we have a very reactive dog we can’t eat out when away so cook every evening meal at base. We did manage with the bread knife that was there in a fashion, it certainly didn’t spoil our stay. The other thing to mention was the cobwebs in the high ceilings - there were quite a few both in the kitchen and above the bed, again it didn’t spoil our stay but as a very frequent user of Sykes properties it stood out. Lastly we just wanted to mention the bed, huge and spacious as it was, the mattress was very soft, offering little support during your sleep, this of course is personal preference but something to consider reviewing. Overall we had a great week at The Heronry and would love to return in the autumn to see the change in the picture windows and atmosphere of the place. We’d also like to say an extra thanks to Jared who was on hand during our stay via text and was very good at keeping us up to date with the hot tub renewal process.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1196713
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor