Great Hartbarrow Farm Cottage

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

18 Customer Review(s)

Neil
October 2024

“I paid a lot of money to have a relaxing break in this cottage, instead I spent 2 days of my 5 day break dealing with a fly infestation, cleaning all round the door frames where the flies had been living.”

According to your own visitors book you have known about this issue since 2016 and done nothing about it. Absolute charlatans

According to your own visitors book you have known about this issue since 2016 and done nothing about it. Absolute charlatans

- Neil, October 2024
Audrey July 2024

“Superb cottage.”

Our dogs loved the enclosed gardens. Had a excellent meal at the Mason Arms...just 1 mile away. Definitely will be booking again

- Audrey, July 2024
Deborah July 2024

“Great area, lovely property.”

The cottage could have been cleaner - maggots on the floor in the kitchen behind the door. Kitchen and showers are in need of a deep clean. Sock left on the floor of bedroom when we had arrived.

- Deborah, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issues that you experienced with the cleanliness of the property. I would like to add that had you made us aware of the issues during your stay, we would have happily attended to resolve. We take all comments on board, and will pass them on to the relevant teams. Thank you The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Alison June 2024

“Beautifully clean cottage with a well stocked kitchen in terms of crockery & utensils etc.”

could do with oven gloves. Loved that the garden was large & enclosed which was great for the dogs. Magnificent views & lovely pub within walking distance.

- Alison, June 2024
Sue October 2023

“We had a lovely week at the cottage.”

It was clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. Plenty of room for two families with two dogs. A large safe garden and a variety of sitting areas inside and out. Beautiful countryside, wildlife and walks. Excellent eateries within a short distance. Fine meal at The Brown Horse Winster, and an excellent breakfast at Low Sizergh Barn cafe on the way home. Interesting visit to Stott’s Bobbin Mill. Very impressed that a failing smoke alarm was attended to within an hour of our report so peace reigned again! A really enjoyable time, thank you.

- Sue, October 2023
Tim May 2023

“Great house, the 2nd time we’ve stayed there - only this time with our children (4 and 7 yrs) so a slightly different set of needs.”

The garden/outdoor space was superb being large and totally enclosed. The house had everything we needed, apart from (due to the great weather last week) a barbecue! Two pieces of feedback would be that (even in the hot weather we had) the lounge was quite cold in the evenings so we needed to light a fire. Not a lot that can be done about that though, I guess that’s why there’s a fire place(!). But in light of not wanting to put the whole house heating on perhaps an electric heater of some description could be provided to save the mess and pollution of a fire? Secondly we all found the beds too firm. I realise the irony that recent feedback for the property stated they were too soft and that new mattresses had been purchased…….can’t please everyone I guess! Maybe a topper on each bed would help satisfy the masses? That’s the only two slight issues I can think of, other than that no problems at all - we would all stay there again in a flash. The location is also great, we ate at all the pubs within a 5 miles radius over the week and did several walks from the property. We found the maps provided for this very useful, particularly as we managed to leave ours at home!

- Tim, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments on board. We do find that beds are down to personal preference. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Roz May 2023

“The team at Sykes were exceedingly helpful in sorting out our stay, Especially after there was an issue with our original booking from the vendors side.”

Thanks for a great holiday. It was stress free and more than described. Have already recommended to friends.

- Roz, May 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you again soon. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Alex December 2022

“Firstly we really enjoyed our stay, the location is superb for walking and wildlife!”

The cottage was very well laid out with plenty of room for 6 people. The only reason it didnt get 5 stars was the mattress wasnt great and one time I used the shower it went cold for some reason. Also I think the front outside lightbulbs need changed as they didnt seem to work at all on our stay.

- Alex, December 2022
Karen August 2022

“Fantastic property.”

Beautiful view and great garden which dogs loved. The cottage was clean and well equipped. The option of a welcome pack such as milk , tea, coffee ,bread , jam bottle of wine for arrival would be great. Happy to pay for it as would mean that no need to rush straight to shop. Also some board games ,cards etc

- Karen, August 2022
Andrew August 2022

“Lovely cottage, a real home from home.”

The large secure garden is perfect for dogs to have a great run around and the view is amazing. The only minor negative would be that the mattresses in both of the double bedrooms could do with updating.

- Andrew, August 2022
Steve June 2022

“Overall we really enjoyed our stay.”

The cottage is in a lovely location, and was very clean and well equipped and maintained. There were a couple of minor things that we found irritating however. On arrival we found there were no spare toilet rolls or kitchen bin liners so we needed to make a trip to buy these the next day

- Steve, June 2022
Alison May 2022

“This was our second stay here and we had another wonderful week.”

The cottage is very well equipped, spacious, comfortable and clean. We love the location and the views and it’s a great place to stay whatever the weather. Our dog loves the garden and the nearby walks. It was lovely to be able to walk through the fields to one of the local pubs.

- Alison, May 2022
Paul December 2021

“This is our second Christmas that this wonderful cottage.”

Couldn’t recommend it enough. Warm cosy fire for the evenings and an extremely well equipped kitchen. There are three excellent pubs with in walking distance. Bring a torch. We will definitely be back.

- Paul, December 2021
Terry November 2021

“Another great stay at Great Hartbarrow.”

- Terry, November 2021
Sonia October 2021

“This was a lovely property, well equipped and very comfortable.”

There was 4 adults and two dogs, but we had lots of space to do our own thing. It was great that is had two sitting areas with a TV, which meant we could watch different things at night. The garden was really beautiful with views to die for. We did have at least 3 sunny days, which is great for an Oct stay. It meant we were able to sit outside and read, talk drink and just enjoy the quiet setting. We did go for a meal at the Mason Arms and it was very good quality and would have went back again if we could have got booked, but it was very popular. Never mind we made the best of the cooking facilities, after a visit to the Plumgarths Farm Shop, where we bought lovely meat, veg and of course the famous sticky toffee pudding. We would definitely go again. Then the lovely owner posted our dogs leads back to us, after we left it behind, which was extremely thoughtful Thank you for a lovely stay

- Sonia, October 2021
Joanne September 2021

“Beautiful Cottage with an incredible view.”

Well maintained and very clean. Every utensil possible in the kitchen - a real home from home. Loved our stay here and will be back

- Joanne, September 2021
Mr Holmes Oct 2019

“Peaceful location, very clean and tidy property, large bedrooms with en-suite, modern kitchen with lovely underfloor heating, great wood burning stove.”

..would recommend to others..

- Mr Holmes, Oct 2019
Mr Scott Jul 2019

“Lots of space for the family to spread out.”

Nice walks from the door. Great views. Good outside space greatly enjoyed by our dog. Well equipped.

- Mr Scott, Jul 2019

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Summary

Over 2 floors
3 x bedrooms; 2 x king size with en suite facilities, 1 x super king size or twin (specify on booking)
Bathroom
Lounge
Modern kitchen
Dining space, cloakroom with 4th WC
Gardens and furnished patio with private parking
2 well-behaved dogs welcome
Oil central heating
Wood burning stove
Breathtaking views
TV/Freeview/DVD
Electric oven
Ceramic hob
Microwave
Fridge & freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine / Tumble dryer
Enclosed garden with patio/sun terrace/garden furniture
Private water supply
Four private parking spaces
Close to excellent country pubs
Wi-Fi
Bed linen and towels provided

The property

This 17th century Westmorland 'longhouse' is what we'd describe as a dream Lake District holiday home.

Elegantly refurbished to 5 star luxury, unforgettable for its 'olde worlde' charms and part of a picture-postcard rural scene - overlooking the lush Lyth Valley, a mile from the acclaimed Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank only a few miles from the shores of Lake Windermere.

Rich in character with old oak beams and deep silled windows, woodburning stove and pretty latch doors, the spacious accommodation provides ample breathing space for a family or even 3 couples.

You'll find 3 stunning king-size bedroom suites, elegant dining space and plenty of corners for retreating with a good book - including garden, patio and pretty sun terrace. == Accommodation in detail From the front entrance; entrance hall with cloakroom/4th WC and a landing with access to the rear patio.

Dual aspect living room with flagged floors, woodburning stove and luxury leather furnishings.

2nd living / dining room, open plan to the kitchen, and with patio doors to a scenic patio.

Upstairs to a scenic gallery landing / reading area and 3 king-size bedrooms with stunning bathrooms and superb views, particularly from the interesting hayloft bedroom.

Outside you'll find pretty gardens, furnished patio and furnished sun terrace.

Location This luxury Lake District holiday cottage takes an enviable rural location; overlooking the serene Lyth Valley but still only a few miles from shops, restaurants, pubs and Lake District family attractions in Bowness. To the east of Lake Windermere the Lyth Valley's peaceful landscapes provide a quieter alternative to the hustle bustle of popular Lake District holiday destinations such as Bowness and Ambleside.

The valley is renowned for its wonderful walking, down quiet leafy lanes or up onto the fells to overlook Lake Windermere.

The famous Gummers How walk begins only a short drive from your door and promises one of the finest lake views in the Lake District from its manageable summit.

It's also perfectly followed by a meal at the Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank - one of several acclaimed Lake District country pubs nestled in the valley. For family entertainment, sophisticated shopping and lively nightlife you're only a few miles from Bowness village.

You'll also find family entertainments such as the World of Beatrix Potter, mini golf by the lake, hire boats and row boats in the bay, and the opportunity to take a cruise on one of the Windermere Lake steamers.

Windermere Golf Club is within easy reach on the outskirts of Bowness.

From your holiday cottage in the Lyth Valley, you'll easily explore the rest of the Lake District by joining up to the famously scenic A591 at Windermere village - just a couple of miles north of Bowness.

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

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About the location

BOWLAND BRIDGE

Windermere 7 miles; Kendal 8.5 miles; Cartmel 10.5 miles.

Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the villages of Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow, all of which have roads leading to Kendal, a market town situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a short drive and boasts a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst its twin town Bowness offers boat trips to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated. Within easy reach are Langdale, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Sawrey, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest Park, plus the town of Cartmel is a short drive away and has a Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant and a shop that sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit The National Hunt Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. A superb hidden valley away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s most popular attractions, yet all are within reach.

2 Well-behaved dogs welcome

Please note this property has a zip link bed. This will be made as a twin by default. Please contact the call center should you wish it to be a super king.

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Reviews & Ratings

“I paid a lot of money to have a relaxing break in this cottage, instead I spent 2 days of my 5 day break dealing with a fly infestation, cleaning all round the door frames where the flies had been living.”

“Superb cottage.”

“Great area, lovely property.”

“Beautifully clean cottage with a well stocked kitchen in terms of crockery & utensils etc.”

“We had a lovely week at the cottage.”

“Great house, the 2nd time we’ve stayed there - only this time with our children (4 and 7 yrs) so a slightly different set of needs.”

“The team at Sykes were exceedingly helpful in sorting out our stay, Especially after there was an issue with our original booking from the vendors side.”

“Firstly we really enjoyed our stay, the location is superb for walking and wildlife!”

“Fantastic property.”

“Lovely cottage, a real home from home.”

“Overall we really enjoyed our stay.”

“This was our second stay here and we had another wonderful week.”

“This is our second Christmas that this wonderful cottage.”

“Another great stay at Great Hartbarrow.”

“This was a lovely property, well equipped and very comfortable.”

“Beautiful Cottage with an incredible view.”

“Peaceful location, very clean and tidy property, large bedrooms with en-suite, modern kitchen with lovely underfloor heating, great wood burning stove.”

“Lots of space for the family to spread out.”

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The property

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About the location

BOWLAND BRIDGE