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Ling Fell Cottage

Backbarrow, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 971558)

Customer rating

4.8★

Lakelovers rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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87 Customer Review(s)

  • David

    “The property is exactly as listed.”

    A proper home from home. Quality beds and linen. Fully equipped kitchen. The house was clean and tidy. Excellent use of soft lighting in the bedrooms and living room. No smart TV but a large selection of over 200 DVD’s that cater for everyone’s taste. Excellent welcome book / information pack with instructions for all appliances and walking routes around the local area. Warm, comfortable and cosy. We had good weather and made use of the garden which is well tended. The steepness could be an ...

    A proper home from home. Quality beds and linen. Fully equipped kitchen. The house was clean and tidy. Excellent use of soft lighting in the bedrooms and living room. No smart TV but a large selection of over 200 DVD’s that cater for everyone’s taste. Excellent welcome book / information pack with instructions for all appliances and walking routes around the local area. Warm, comfortable and cosy. We had good weather and made use of the garden which is well tended. The steepness could be an issue for people with limited mobility / agility. Very peaceful location and a great base to explore from. The only question I’d ask is why is no front door key provided ? In the event of a fire in the kitchen, there is no alternative escape route. This really need’s addressing. However we had an excellent stay and look forward to our return visit in November. Highly recommended.

    - David, August 2025

    Thank you David for your extensive and very positive review, it's so heartening to hear you've completely enjoyed your stay at Ling Fell. Concerning the front door key, this is a mystery that I will look into tomorrow. Normally there are 3 keys, back door, kitchen and front door, which are also duplicated in the back up set in the second lock up outside. I am a facility manager and take fire safety precautions seriously, rest assured the keys will be in place by tomorrow. Best wishes René Property Owner

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with walk-in wardrobe, 1 x double with walk-in wardrobe, 1 x single
  • Ground floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
  • Ground floor cloakroom with WC only
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Living/dining room with woodburning stove
  • Conservatory.
  • Gas central heating, woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, DVD player with DVD collection
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot available
  • Off road parking for 4 cars
  • Front Garden
  • Rear garden with lawns on different levels with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop, pubs and restaurants 1 mile, accessible by car
  • Three large supermarkets 10 mins drive
  • Note: Garden is on many levels, has rocks and an open stream, open driveway, children and pets to be supervised at all times
  • Note: Dogs are strictly not allowed upstairs or on any furniture in the property
  • Note: This property has a Pet Supplement of £15 per pet per stay.

The property

Ling Fell Cottage enjoys an idyllic and peaceful elevated location in the Lake District village of Backbarrow.

Set within the wondrous National Park, this semi-detached country cottage provides an ideal homely base for families, couples and friends to return to after each adventure-filled day.

The property benefits from a conservatory, that is often used to comfortably wind down after a nice countryside walk.

Reach the cream and black kitchen, well-equipped and complete with a charming breakfast bar seating two people.

Along with a stylish, fully tiled family bathroom, the ground floor occupies a homely and fresh living/dining room, which boasts a stunning woodburning stove and thoughtful finishing touches.

The first floor offers three immaculate, neutrally decorated bedrooms; a king-size, a double and a single room complete this wonderful accommodation in charming style.

The tiered open garden to the back of the property offers you great views with a choice of lovely seating areas whilst the dogs and children can run and play on the lawn.

Backbarrow is a lovely and tranquil village also providing superb access to the Lake District National Park.

Backbarrow has the Whitwater Hotel with nice bar overlooking the river and health spa which can be used by visitors.

The outstanding Bowness-on-Windermere is just 10 miles away and has something to suit every taste including Windermere, the largest natural lake in the country, The World of Beatrix Potter and a selection of restaurants and cafés.

The fascinating market town of Kendal is also worth a visit.

Ling Fell Cottage is a welcoming retreat in a stunning lake-land location.

West down the A590 is the colourful and friendly market town of Ulverston famous for it's delightfully eclectic mix of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.

The cobbled streets of Ulverston come alive all year round with fabulous Festivals such as Another Fine Fest, Lantern Festival, International Classical Music Festival and the Dickensian Festival that transforms Ulverston into a Charles Dickens extravaganza.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BACKBARROW

Newby Bridge 1 mile; Bowness-on-Windermere 10 miles.

The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life. Bowness-on-Windermere provides a lovely day out, and the picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Set amidst the charm of the Lake District, close to the fringe of Windermere, this attractive village makes an inspiring choice from which to forage further into a magical heartland of silver lakes, lofty towering peaks and lonely gorse clad moors.

Note: This property has a Pet Supplement of £15 per pet per stay.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
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