Highbeck | Underbarrow | Blakebank | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

52 Customer Review(s)

Joanne
November 2024

“Fantastic house for a large group with fabulous views and facilities.”

Surprised by how big the rooms were, the roll top baths and the extra (fifth) bathroom. The house was really warm and in a lovely location and a good base for exploring. We had mixed weather and were happy to spend time in the house when it was raining. Some good local places to eat and we would recommend the Punchbowl, Black Labrador and the Hare & Hounds. Would definitely stay again.

Surprised by how big the rooms were, the roll top baths and the extra (fifth) bathroom. The house was really warm and in a lovely location and a good base for exploring. We had mixed weather and were happy to spend time in the house when it was raining. Some good local places to eat and we would recommend the Punchbowl, Black Labrador and the Hare & Hounds. Would definitely stay again.

- Joanne, November 2024
Roz November 2024

“Beautiful house with plenty of facilities, spacious accommodation for the size of our party.”

The beds were all very comfy and the bedrooms very spacious, having TVs in most of the bedrooms enabled us to have our own space. The kitchen was well equipped but a larger slow cooker would have been an advantage and possibly an air fryer. Having said all that it was a very enjoyable holiday.

- Roz, November 2024
Elena September 2024

“There were more bathrooms than advertised.”

Amazing house with fantastic views. Very well maintained house and garden. Wouldn’t hesitate to book Highbeck again, loved it.

- Elena, September 2024
Lisa September 2024

“A beautiful house in a peaceful location with amazing views.”

Highbeck had absolutely everything you could ever need. We had no shortage issues what so ever and plenty of room for everything. Our dogs loved the enclosed garden and it felt very safe for them running around. We stayed in the master bedroom with the amazing balcony, the fantastic bathroom and extremely comfortable bed. This room is incredible. Sitting on the balcony at night with a glass of wine, just talking and celebrating our anniversary and my birthday made it special for both of us. We appreciate having the opportunity to experience that. All the house was perfect. It was cosy and warm with a glowing fire, on the cooler nights…this was lovely. My husband, I and the dogs are definitely wanting to come back but this time on our own in the cottage. Beautiful house thank you. Lisa, Nigel, Lola & Ted x

- Lisa, September 2024
Hannah July 2024

“Really spacious house, big beds and all rooms had an ensuite.”

Great views from the living room, balcony and garden. There is a cottage attached to the house which is rented separately that we hadn't fully appreciated but this wasn't an issue. When we arrived the house was mostly clean but there were a few socks left from previous guests and we had to clean the cutlery drawer as it was full of crumbs. The welcome pack is a bit of a mess and not very useful - it felt very generic to 'lakelovers' rather than for this house. There's lots of space outside although it is very hilly! You have to keep an eye on children in the garden as there is a hill that leads to a drop onto tiles. It would have been good to have a gate next to the seating area out the front to stop dogs/children from getting to the dangerous steps. Other than the paddock at the back all of the gardens open round the front of the house. We weren't able to shut the gate to the driveway as it is shared by the cottage next door - so we had a keep a closer eye on children and the dog. The upstairs bathrooms occasionally smelt like drains (once very badly!). Something that was disappointing is that recycling is not collected from the house - we saw recycling being put out on other houses nearby so unsure why it isn't collected at Highbeck? We tried to take our recycling to supermarkets but had no luck so ended up putting in the main bin as per the instructions. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

- Hannah, July 2024
Pat May 2024

“Highbeck House is a beautiful house with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms.”

The master ensuite upstairs is particularly lovely as it is spacious with a lovely balcony. It is so good to find a house with 6' wide super kingsize beds, which is a must for us. We all loved going to the stream with the little ponds everyday to see how the tadpoles were. Our grandsons loved them and we did lots of research so we could chat with them about their transition from spawn to tadpoles to frogs. We enjoyed using the large grassed area to the rear, playing football and bat and ball. One criticism would be that the fridge is not big enough for the number of guests it accommodates. It really could do with having a double door American style fridge and freezer. A lot of our food was squashed up as we like to make things from fresh so did have a lot of food. Also would like more gin style glasses. Had to call the housekeeper out a couple of times due to possible leak in downstairs toilet and alarm sensors bleeping loudly. These were addressed quickly. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to friends

- Pat, May 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are are pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and the tadpoles. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Caroline April 2024

“We have visited the Lake District many times and stayed in many properties, but this one honestly has to be the best, for everything, the house was amazing and worked very well for all the family, especially the kitchen part upstairs as that was great for the heating of milk for the baby during the night so didn't have to come downstairs.”

The views were stunning and such a wonderful garden to have for the dogs, especially the enclosed part, felt safe at night for their last toilet, and lots of local walks. The only thing i think i would like is a empty cupboard to put our food things in, we ended up with everything around the sides. we have booked again to go back this year already, although a very popular places as not many dates left!

- Caroline, April 2024
Lynn March 2024

“Lovely property.”

Ideal location, with amazing views. We visited Bowness, Kendal and Grange over sands, all of which were only 15 to 20 mins away. We had a slight issue with the heating, we turned it down on numerous occassions, but the temperature kept going back up to 23 degrees, which was too warm. Bedrooms were beautiful, especially the ones on the first floor, which had the nicest bathrooms we've seen so far. The only drawback were the creaking floorboards upstairs, which you could hear in the downstairs bedrooms, but this was a minor detail. The Punchbowl pub, which is only a 5 minute walk away, serves some of the best food we've had in the lake district, can highly recommend. The house was ideal for our family of 8, including our 2 small grandchildren and we will definitely book this property again.

- Lynn, March 2024
Amanda February 2024

“This was our second time at Highbeck and already can’t wait to return, ...”

This was our second time at Highbeck and already can’t wait to return, wonderful house in a stunning location, absolutely love it

- Amanda, February 2024
Jackie October 2023

“Lovely property that was very comfortable, warm and exceptionally clean.”

Garden fab for the dog as the back garden is fully enclosed.

- Jackie, October 2023
Leonard October 2023

“Excellent property in beautiful surroundings.”

Spacious and clean with all facilities available. The view from the front of the house is stunning. We had a problem with the bed in the main bedroom which was rectified quickly. All in all I would highly recommend this property and be happy to return in the future.

- Leonard, October 2023
Neil September 2023

“Highbeck is a lovely house, the size of the bedrooms is impressive.”

The views from the lounge window and upstairs balcony are amazing. Its a great place to explore the southern lakes On rainy days which we had a few it was a great place to chill and relax, it is also worth going into the garden and star gaze at night There are a couple of negatives, in the kitchen which is nice with two cookers there is no storage for any food( I would move the fridge freezer into the kitchen area and use the space where the freezer came from as a food larder). The welcome book needs to be tidied up and updating, there's information for appliances that are no longer there e.g. information on a wood burner also information about events dating back to 2018 but not the password for the WIFI. Tidy the files for walks down to one file What would be really nice is a welcome pack with tea /coffee sachet's, milk and a cake or biscuits as Highbeck is distance from any shops . If We were to stay in the southern lakes again we would DEFINITELY stay again its a lovely place

- Neil, September 2023
Susan September 2023

“This is our second visit this year , the house is excellent comfortable with spectacular views.”

We were a family of 8 adults and two small dogs and there is plenty of room . There were a couple of issues that could quickly be resolved, A. The seats on the two downstairs bedroom dressing table stools are not fixed to the base which is a danger as it so easy to move whilst sitting . B. The corner cupboard in the kitchen is out of alignment making it difficult to open and close. In no way is this meant to be criticism just observations , it will not stop us booking for next year.

- Susan, September 2023
Melanie August 2023

“The property was amazing, the views were absolutely stunning and we had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay.”

The rooms were clean and spacious and the house was well equipped. We had some minor niggles e.g. some of the kitchen cupboard doors were falling off and there was no free cupboard space to store any food/items that we brought with us. My elderly parents also struggled with the upstairs sink plugs; pushing them down into the sink was easy but they struggled to release the plugs with the plungers on top of the taps due to arthritis. Would have been helpful to have a welcome folder too, we found the folders with the flyers about local amenities/attractions but couldn’t find a folder about the house itself e.g. to show the WiFi password, how the central heating works, nearest doctors/hospital etc. We managed to work around all of the minor issues, nothing affected the overall holiday but fixing these things might just add that extra bit of finesse to improve future stays.

- Melanie, August 2023
Linda August 2023

“This was our 3rd visit to High Beck.”

..(5 adults, 3 children, 2 dogs) We love the cottage & the view is phenomenal! Everything in the cottage is just perfect, the beds are so comfy... The kitchen is very well stocked with plenty cups, glasses, plates, cutlery, saucepans, baking trays etc...With 4 en-suites plus a downstairs loo, even with a full house, there's no need to queue! We hope to visit again as it's one of our favourite places...

- Linda, August 2023
Sarah August 2023

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highbeck.”

A well equipped and comfortable house in a quiet and very picturesque location away from the crowds. Plenty of space for everybody (and the dogs). Could not fault it!

- Sarah, August 2023
Nicola July 2023

“The property was lovely, the views stunning, the location if you want peace and quiet is ideal however if you require more facilities nearer this is not the property for you.”

There were 5 adults, 1 teenager, 1 under 2yrs and 2 dogs and nobody was getting under anybody's feet. Pity about the weather but it didn't stop us from doing anything.

- Nicola, July 2023
Jenny July 2023

“Beautiful, spacious cottage in a fabulous location.”

Incredibly comfortable with everything we needed and more.

- Jenny, July 2023
Lianne July 2023

“Great job, can see why this got a gold award!”

- Lianne, July 2023
Mandie July 2023

“A fabulous property with stunning views.”

This beautiful house had everything that you need for a comfortable and relaxed holiday away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city. A special holiday with my family for my special birthday and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place.

- Mandie, July 2023
Rachel June 2023

“Lovely stay ere with lovely views only a few things I think the blind on the ...”

Lovely stay ere with lovely views only a few things I think the blind on the door came off and a few loose slate tiles out the back and paving stones on the sitting area out front and a cuboard in the kitchen area but will definately come back to this property absolutely stunning

- Rachel, June 2023
Susan May 2023

“Property is amazing , facilities are great views absolutely fantastic .”

We had a fabulous week weather was hot and sunny all week .would recommend the Brown Horse at Winster food is very good. Back again in September with the other half of the family .

- Susan, May 2023
Bernadette May 2023

“Just perfect everyone really enjoyed their stay.”

We didn’t need anything all equipment was available for cooking. A clothes line outside would be useful for drying clothes. The only thing I would say is that the rendering near the side of the balcony door downstairs is broken. Perfect weather made this holiday very special indeed. Thank you for all the thought you have put into this to make the most beautiful home.

- Bernadette, May 2023
John May 2023

“This is our second visit and would recommend it wholeheartedly.”

- John, May 2023
Paula April 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Highbeck, the cottage was spotless and well equipped for a comfortable stay, plenty of space for two families or more!”

Our only criticism to a fabulous week was the heating at the cottage it was on full when we arrived - however not needed as the weather was so good for the whole of our stay. Would definitely recommend.

- Paula, April 2023
Neil April 2023

“A fabulous property in an awe inspiring location, the grounds were delightful and fortunately we were there during the Damson blossom season which added to this, great walks locally.”

Already booked again!

- Neil, April 2023
Doreen December 2022

“Perfect holiday home for our group to see in the new year.”

Property had everything that we needed and the ensuite facilities were great.

- Doreen, December 2022
Andrea December 2022

“The house is large and spacious with a full range of equipment provided.”

The bedrooms were all large and the en suite bathrooms are lovely. The location and views were stunning. (When we arrived, we struggled to drive in due to ice. The driveway remained slippery for a few days, some grit would have been appreciated).

- Andrea, December 2022
Julie September 2022

“What a wonderful place to stay!”

The accommodation is very accurately described and we had a fantastic holiday with our family. Thank you.

- Julie, September 2022
Paul August 2022

“Amazing property and large steep sloping gardens with beautiful views and dark nights for star gazing.”

The house is equipped with almost everything you will need to make your stay as smooth as possible. Plus a great location for access to the lakes. On the negatives, the front steps with side and front drops were considered unsafe, with one of our party spraining an ankle. The rear gate between the two gardens has sharp nails pointing out on the frame which our dog got caught on. I would recommend these be removed to prevent further injuries to animals or children.

- Paul, August 2022
Sonia July 2022

“Lovely spacious property with everything you need.”

Beautiful views. Lovely pubs nearby especially Brown Horse.

- Sonia, July 2022
Sandra July 2022

“Lovely spacious property, well equipped.”

Accommodation details were not clear that all four bedrooms are en-suite with an additional shower room on the first floor, and kitchenette on the first floor - which was a novelty for our 11 year old granddaughter for the first few days! So relaxing sitting on the terrace and enjoying the wonderful view. Garden was ideal for the dogs and once our son erected a temporary barrier on the terrace to stop the dogs going down the steps, we could all relax and enjoy the space. Comment from our son-in-law that the view would have been better if the windows were cleaned! All in all a lovely holiday home enjoyed by six adults, one child and the dogs. Can recommend The Black Labrador pub.

- Sandra, July 2022
Peter June 2022

“Beautiful house and extremely comfortable.”

The dogs loved the gardens.

- Peter, June 2022
June June 2022

“We stayed at Highbeck house with our family and dog .”

Extremely happy with all aspects of the house and property . Extremely comfortable and well equipped . Amazing views and location is excellent to visit various lakes and villages . Local pubs (punch bowl and black Labrador) were a few minutes drive. Whole family loved it here and hope to come back next year .

- June, June 2022
Susan May 2022

“Very happy with all aspects of this holiday accommodation - extremely comfortable with the most tremendous views from the front of the property.”

It was definitely worth the 8 hour car ride to get there from Cornwall.

- Susan, May 2022
Debbie May 2022

“This is a little gem of a holiday home.”

Extremely comfortable, well equipped, with the most beautiful views over the Lythe valley at all times of day. We stayed with 5 adults and our dog - all walkers, and the house and it’s facilities did not disappoint at any stage. The southern lakes are as beautiful as the more popular, majestic middle and northern lakes, with some excellent walks - try them, you will not be disappointed. With Windermere/Bowness being only 20 mins away by car you can soon be in the touch of the bigger peaks if you want them, otherwise relax and enjoy the house and all the facilities in the villages that surround it. Definitely a 5-star holiday.

- Debbie, May 2022
Barbara May 2022

“Brilliant property but we were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a pint of milk”

- Barbara, May 2022
Alison April 2022

“Excellent all round stay in a beautiful property”

- Alison, April 2022
Anne April 2022

“Amazing property beautifully furnished.”

Had family all together for first time in years. Excellent location for exploring the lakes. Walked Fairfield loop in the sunshine. Weather lovely all week. House warm and beds comfortable. Kitchen blind string off the reel needs fixing. More food storage would be good but overall amazing. We all would return.

- Anne, April 2022
Dan March 2022

“I would recommend mentioning the location of the cottage next to Highbeck.”

The images are miss leading I would also look at investing in dog proofing the rear garden as this caused a few problems otherwise a perfect property

- Dan, March 2022
Karon March 2022

“High beck is one of the best places we have stayed as it offers the feeling of extreme luxury, comfort with very homely feel.”

The building is set in a stunning part of the lakes and is maintained at a very high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return

- Karon, March 2022
Joanne February 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay, lovely house and good location.”

Only negatives garden at the back is probably only secure for large dogs our two cockerpoo’s could escape. They did get out once onto the road. The kitchen needs some new utensils. The pub is a 15 minute walk l, however no path so have to walk on the road which was a bit with two children.

- Joanne, February 2022
Peter February 2022

“Well designed house, comfortable and easy to use, it’s a real winner, such quality is difficult to find in the holiday cottage market.”

- Peter, February 2022
John Robert November 2021

“This is a fantastic property which we definitely would book again.”

Issues we had with the heating and hot water (we had neither on our first night there) were easily dealt with the next morning and quickly resolved. The facilities at Highbeck are excellent and the location is stunning. There is everything you need for a relaxing stay. One small thing which could make things a little easier would be more or clearer information on how appliances etc. work. If the information was all put in one place, such as the information pack, it would be very helpful. It was unfortunate that some clothes were left in a wardrobe and some food in the freezer but other than that the property was clean, beautifully furnished and the bathrooms were spotless. We look forward to a return visit.

- John Robert, November 2021
Jo October 2021

“High Beck House was fantastic and exceeded our expectations in terms of comfort and size.”

The beds were so comfortable and the bathrooms exceptional. It was fully equipped with everything we could have wanted for our family stay, but just a minor thing, there were one or two lights not working and the bulbs provided didn't fit. Like other reviewers we were surprised by the proximity of High Beck Cottage, and whilst this didn't affect us adversely, it could have done!! All of that said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider returning.

- Jo, October 2021
Linda September 2021

“It wasnt made clear about how close the cottage was next door, if they had have had a dog it would have been a problem.”

The upstairs bedroom smelt of drains (someone had left air freshner in it!!!) Oven left dirty. Washer didnt work but when we rang the maintenance number , the washer was replaced within a few hours. Windows needed a good clean. Despite the above we had a good time.

- Linda, September 2021
Soussan September 2021

“We had a lovely stay at Highbeck.”

High quality in every room, from furnishing to decor. Fantastic views too. We would be happy to recommend this accommodation.

- Soussan, September 2021
Gordon August 2021

“Walking on the narrow roads in front of the house is perilous; this is quite a busy winding road and the traffic does not anticipate walkers when rounding bends.”

The gate will not prevent small dogs getting onto the road but there is a small fenced area behind the house. There is a also a shallow pond in the grounds.

- Gordon, August 2021
Neil July 2021

“Great house !”

All bedrooms were ensuite which was not clear on the property listing so that was fantastic. Gail was very helpful when we had a small query. Made good use of the balcony overlooking the fields with the sheep and cattle, and the occasional visiting deer !

- Neil, July 2021
Cherrie June 2021

“Lovely Cottage, Comfortable apart from the twin room where the beds were not as comfy as the other but nothing to panic about :) Lovely place to stay and the location was great, the views were stunning and the garden was really good for the puppies.”

It isn't clear that there is another rental cottage right next door, very clever photography, but in saying that the other guests were fine and it didn't really affect us. Bit of a warning about the drive take a run up at it as tires spin on the gravel badly unless you do :) Also, There is a tree by the garage, Close to the Gate, that covered my car in sticky tree sap and it really was covered but it does wash off eventually :) Overall it was a great place to book and I would absolutely love to book the cottage next door as it was a better size for us but it will only allow 1 dog and we have 2 :) I would definitely go back if going as a bigger group. This was a 70th Birthday gift for my Mum and she adored it as well. Thanks you for a great family week!

- Cherrie, June 2021
Sandra May 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Highbeck – it’s very well furnished and exceeded our expectations.”

We have a few comments: Instructions on using the heating system(s) would have been very helpful – we were unsure how to adjust the temperature and would have preferred being more knowledgeable about it. A thorough overhaul of the drawer containing manuals and instruction booklets would be a good idea – we noticed manuals for appliances that weren’t there and missing manuals for appliances that were there. The bathrooms would benefit from a hook on the back of the doors – the only door with such a hook is the downstairs WC, which is about the only place that a hook isn’t needed. Finally, the description on the website is inaccurate – there is even more accommodation than listed. First, all four bedrooms are en suite and the three doubles appear to have superking beds (although we didn’t measure them). There is in addition a separate shower room upstairs – which means a total of 5 bathrooms plus the WC. We were quite confused by the booking process – as I understand it from talking to the housekeeper, although we had originally booked Highbeck Cottage a year ago, our booking was transferred to Highbeck because there was a long-term rental that might interfere with the availability of the cottage. However, when our booking was confirmed, there was no explanation of this and we were surprised to be given the link to Highbeck instead. When we queried this, because the description of Highbeck made it clear that there was more accommodation than we requested, we were simply told our booking was for Highbeck. We were pleased and amazed, but then surprised and disappointed to find that the upstairs of the accommodation described for us was locked (which was remedied for us by the housekeeper). In short, more explanation from the booking site would have been useful. If Highbeck in future is going to be rented as a two-bedroom, then this should be clearly stated on the booking website/confirmation (and a complete description of the 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor included) so as to avoid confusion. Let me say again that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and that Highbeck is a wonderful self-catering option

- Sandra, May 2021
Nikki May 2021

“Highbeck is a beautiful cottage, with spectacular views.”

Due to covid restrictions, it was only the two of us and we rattled round this huge property but it still felt homely and cosy. Clean, tidy, lovely quality towels and bedding. Home away from home.

- Nikki, May 2021

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size (one zip/link can be 2 x twin on request), 1 x super king-size with en-suite with shower over bath, basin and WC and balcony, 1 x twin with en-suite with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
2 x shower rooms with basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area for 4
Open plan sitting room with dining area for 8
Gas central heating
Three oven range cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge and freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 58" Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available
3 acres of grounds and gardens with sun terrace and furniture
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Off-road parking for 4 cars
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 8 min walk
Shop 5 miles
Bowness and Lake Windermere 5.8 miles

The property

This sophisticated Lakeland residence is breathtaking inside and out, with panoramic glorious views through enormous windows, elegant living space for your sociable gathering.

Highbeck stands alongside Highbeck Cottage within a secluded 3 acres of gardens and grounds, a stroll from the village of Crosthwaite and the award-winning Punchbowl Inn.

The property is spacious and beautifully presented with a light airy feel and has great flexibility for all.

Bags of space and comfy leather sofas in the lounge with adjacent dining at the solid oak dining set and a chic country kitchen makes for a luxurious sociable feel .

The beautiful south facing sun terrace and a choice of garden seating areas to the side and rear of the property spoils you for choice to enjoy the far reaching views; what a great place to relax with a glass of something and soak up the peace and tranquility of this setting.

This is a wonderful retreat for couples, families or other groups being so close to all the attractions of Lake Windermere, Bowness and the lakes beyond.

Beautiful scenery surrounds with many a scenic walk close by.

Note - if you like this property and have a larger group to accommodate we also have the next door property, Highbeck Cottage.

Highbeck Cottage (please book separately)is a separate detached cottage sleeping 4 making for great flexibility for larger groups of up to 12 across both properties. Accommodation in detail A sweeping gravel driveway leads to the property with steps leading to the entrance and large sun terrace.

Enter via a quarry tiled porch and elegant entrance hall, leading to the stunning lounge with a wall of glass providing the views.

The room is beautifully furnished and to one end is the dining area which leads round to the kitchen with a further small dining table.

Downstairs bedrooms are large with one being a king size and the other bedroom can be made up as a super king size or twins (please specify when booking).

Two separate shower rooms and additional WC.

Upstairs to the Master Suite with a cute glass fronted balcony to enjoy those views or stay in bed and still see the views through the balcony doors!

En suite to this room is large with a claw foot bath and separate shower.

Again on this level is a twin room again with a good size en suite with a claw foot bath and separate shower.

Location This sophisticated rural Lake District holiday home lies only a stroll from the small village of Crosthwaite, in the north of the Lyth Valley and only a short drive from Bowness and Lake Windermere. The Lyth Valley lies to the east of Lake Windermere, riddled with picturesque walking and cycling routes and renowned as a peaceful landscape compared to busier Lake District holiday destinations such as Bowness and Ambleside.

But you'll never be too far from Lake Windermere, shops and restaurants in Bowness and the main driven route into the heart of the Lakes. The Lyth Valley is also renowned for its scattering of high-class country pub restaurants, one of which stands only a stroll away from Highbeck.

The Punchbowl Inn has long been regarded as one of the finest Lake District gastropubs, well worth a visit and nestling alongside a pretty old church. If you choose self-catering accommodation in the Lyth Valley during spring, you'll witness something else this valley is famous for; renowned for their annual harvest of damsons, orchards throughout the valley give rise to stunning damson blossom in spring.

The old market town of Kendal is also easily accessible from Crosthwaite, with a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as entertainment for all ages at the Brewery Arts Centre.

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

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About the location

UNDERBARROW

Kendal 5 miles; Windermere 7.5 miles.

Underbarrow is a quiet, pretty Lakeland village close to the historic market town of Kendal and within reach of the wonderful Lake Windermere. The village has a pub and is ideally placed for exploring southern Lakeland and the Lake District National Park. Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall, both with fine gardens, are nearby, and Kendal has much to offer in terms of shopping and is quite lively culturally, thanks to the Brewery Arts Centre and the Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Museum, which is widely recognised as one of the best in the region. Also worth a visit is the ruin of Kendal Castle, which was formerly the home of Katherine Parr, and there’s plenty to see and do with Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel, Ulverton, Bowness, Ambleside and even the Yorkshire Dales National Park within driving distance. Underbarrow is a lovely base for exploring the area.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Fantastic house for a large group with fabulous views and facilities.”

“Beautiful house with plenty of facilities, spacious accommodation for the size of our party.”

“There were more bathrooms than advertised.”

“A beautiful house in a peaceful location with amazing views.”

“Really spacious house, big beds and all rooms had an ensuite.”

“Highbeck House is a beautiful house with lots of bedrooms and bathrooms.”

“Lovely property.”

“This was our second time at Highbeck and already can’t wait to return, ...”

“Lovely property that was very comfortable, warm and exceptionally clean.”

“Excellent property in beautiful surroundings.”

“Highbeck is a lovely house, the size of the bedrooms is impressive.”

“This is our second visit this year , the house is excellent comfortable with spectacular views.”

“The property was amazing, the views were absolutely stunning and we had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay.”

“This was our 3rd visit to High Beck.”

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highbeck.”

“The property was lovely, the views stunning, the location if you want peace and quiet is ideal however if you require more facilities nearer this is not the property for you.”

“Beautiful, spacious cottage in a fabulous location.”

“Great job, can see why this got a gold award!”

“A fabulous property with stunning views.”

“Lovely stay ere with lovely views only a few things I think the blind on the ...”

“Property is amazing , facilities are great views absolutely fantastic .”

“Just perfect everyone really enjoyed their stay.”

“This is our second visit and would recommend it wholeheartedly.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Highbeck, the cottage was spotless and well equipped for a comfortable stay, plenty of space for two families or more!”

“A fabulous property in an awe inspiring location, the grounds were delightful and fortunately we were there during the Damson blossom season which added to this, great walks locally.”

“Perfect holiday home for our group to see in the new year.”

“The house is large and spacious with a full range of equipment provided.”

“What a wonderful place to stay!”

“Amazing property and large steep sloping gardens with beautiful views and dark nights for star gazing.”

“Lovely spacious property with everything you need.”

“Lovely spacious property, well equipped.”

“Beautiful house and extremely comfortable.”

“We stayed at Highbeck house with our family and dog .”

“Very happy with all aspects of this holiday accommodation - extremely comfortable with the most tremendous views from the front of the property.”

“This is a little gem of a holiday home.”

“Brilliant property but we were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a pint of milk”

“Excellent all round stay in a beautiful property”

“Amazing property beautifully furnished.”

“I would recommend mentioning the location of the cottage next to Highbeck.”

“High beck is one of the best places we have stayed as it offers the feeling of extreme luxury, comfort with very homely feel.”

“Really enjoyed our stay, lovely house and good location.”

“Well designed house, comfortable and easy to use, it’s a real winner, such quality is difficult to find in the holiday cottage market.”

“This is a fantastic property which we definitely would book again.”

“High Beck House was fantastic and exceeded our expectations in terms of comfort and size.”

“It wasnt made clear about how close the cottage was next door, if they had have had a dog it would have been a problem.”

“We had a lovely stay at Highbeck.”

“Walking on the narrow roads in front of the house is perilous; this is quite a busy winding road and the traffic does not anticipate walkers when rounding bends.”

“Great house !”

“Lovely Cottage, Comfortable apart from the twin room where the beds were not as comfy as the other but nothing to panic about :) Lovely place to stay and the location was great, the views were stunning and the garden was really good for the puppies.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Highbeck – it’s very well furnished and exceeded our expectations.”

“Highbeck is a beautiful cottage, with spectacular views.”

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