“Lovely Cottage”
I stayed at Old Byre Cottage with my husband, two small children, and our dog. The accommodations are clean and nicely decorated. The location is beautiful with the hills surrounding and the farm animals all around. My boys loved watching the farm every day, the upside down cottage, the bunk beds, and seeing new things. It is a bit of a drive to the lakes, probably 45 min each way depending on what side you are going on, but not too strenuous. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for some relaxing peace and quiet.
High Lane Farm
Newbiggin-on-Lune 1 mile. In a quiet, rural location just a mile from the Cumbrian village of Newbiggin-on-Lune, in the heart of the Howgills, these three Lake District cottages are located on a family-run farm in tranquil and relaxing surrounds. These delightful Grade II listed Newbiggin-on-Lune cottages have been carefully created from old farm buildings, and each has been comfortably furnished and decorated, retaining character and charm, including original features, oak beams and exposed stonework. Featuring upside down accommodation, the cottages have open plan living areas on the first floor to take advantage of the lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Positioned in spacious grounds, each of these Lake District self-catering cottages has outdoor seating and enjoys shared use of all the lawned and terraced areas, including a fabulous children’s play area. Enjoy a tour around the farm and hear stories about what it's like to be a farmer in the countryside. For those wishing to escape into quiet and solitude, a short walk onto Horton Fell will reward you with stunning views of the Lune Valley. For the strenuous treks, the Howgill Fells offer challenging walking and biking activities whilst paragliding is also available. Trout fishing is available locally at Bessie Beck plus excellent bird watching at Sunbiggin Tarn, whilst for a rainy day Platform 3 Play, a children’s activity centre, provides a great day out for the children. The local pub makes an excellent evening out, with live music and good ales whilst at Ravenstonedale there are two renowned gastropubs. These Lake District cottages offer something for all the family, with water sports, outdoor pursuits, golf courses, peaceful walks and breathtaking views at every turn.
The property
A delightful two-bedroom barn conversion with flexible sleeping arrangements for four guests.
Featured in the Daily Mirror's Top 20 Farm Visits, the property offers a first floor open plan living room with delightful contemporary styling and a patio door to a raised terrace area, ideal for sitting out with a glass of wine.
Note: This cottage has an interconnecting door with Ref 17245 to accommodate 8, and is also next to Ref 17243 to accommodate 13 people in total.
Summary
- Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x adult bunks
- Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with door to raised terrace.
- Biomass central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD ,WiFi, selection of books and games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair on request
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Private raised patio area accessed via 1st floor living area with furniture and BBQ
- Shared paddock with children's play area
- One well behaved dog welcome, additional dogs £15/dog
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pubs 2 miles
- Note: Washing and drying facility available through owner.
About the location
NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE
Kirkby Stephen 6 miles; Sedbergh 12 miles.
The tranquil village of Newbiggin-on-Lune lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells, quietly sitting between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. It is a delightful rural village with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings. Hill farming is the principal means of income in the area and an agricultural show is still held once a year on the fells, echoing the markets and shows of days gone by. The local river, the Lune for which the village was named, is very popular for trout fishing. Nearby Ravenstonedale, once described by Wainwright as one of Westmorland’s loveliest villages, boasts three pubs, all serving fine ales and modern cuisine. The area offers many walking and cycling routes, both on and off road, whilst the nearby attractions provide something for everybody. Visit the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line, the magnificent Howgill Fells and the stunning Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks. A superb location at any time of the year.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
