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Nuthatch

High Head Castle Farm, Ive Valley near Penrith, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 4560)

Customer rating

4.8★

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  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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124 Customer Review(s)

  • Zunera

    “We had a lovely stay at the Nuthatch.”

    Peaceful and tranquil. The rooms were warm and cozy, and we especially loved the underfloor heating. The kitchen was well equipped. The pots and pans we used were all nice and clean. Great to see that there was also cooking oil, salt and pepper, and a compact dish drainer. Great bath with an easy to use shower. Lovely, big chest of drawers for clothes etc in the bedroom & also extra pillows and blankets. The Nuthatch, while being situated on a beautiful farm, also proved to be a great base for ...

    Peaceful and tranquil. The rooms were warm and cozy, and we especially loved the underfloor heating. The kitchen was well equipped. The pots and pans we used were all nice and clean. Great to see that there was also cooking oil, salt and pepper, and a compact dish drainer. Great bath with an easy to use shower. Lovely, big chest of drawers for clothes etc in the bedroom & also extra pillows and blankets. The Nuthatch, while being situated on a beautiful farm, also proved to be a great base for exploring. Aira Force, Gowbarrow Fell, Penrith, Lowther Castle- we managed to pack quite a few places in such a short time. Overall, we had a wonderful experience

    - Zunera, October 2025

    Thank you for a lovely review so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us Property Owner

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Summary

  • All ground floor: One king-size double bedroom with TV
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
  • Oil underfloor heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Supply of fuel for woodburner provided on honesty box basis
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair on request
  • Ample off road parking
  • Front patio, small garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops 5 miles, pub 2 miles.

The property

A lovely, semi-detached, ground floor cottage, one of a group of two cottages in the grounds of High Head Castle Farm, on the owner's dairy farm, 10 miles from Penrith in the Ive Valley.

This Lake District cottage has been lovingly converted and individually styled to provide quality, romantic accommodation in a lovely location, amongst the beautiful, rolling Cumbrian countryside.

Boasting lovely features throughout, this Lake District cottage offers a woodburning stove, spacious bedroom with king-size bed, and beautiful gardens from which to enjoy the views across the valley.

Enjoy lovely farm walks or visit the market towns of Brampton and Penrith, within easy reach.

Further afield are the North Pennines and majestic Hadrian's Wall.

Note: This cottage is next to Woodpecker, Ref. 4561, and together they sleep 6.

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About the location

HIGH HEAD CASTLE FARM

Carlisle 10 miles; Penrith 10 miles; Ullswater 21 miles.

Located a mile from the small Cumbrian village of Ivegill, High Head is set on a dairy farm in beautiful rolling countryside overlooking High Head Castle. Within easy driving distance is the bustling market town of Penrith, which offers a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, a museum, and Millennium Trails around the historic city streets. Within easy reach of Penrith is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films. The historic city of Carlisle is within easy travelling distance, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas