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SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux

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Exterior
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Living area
Living area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
AU$258
avg per night

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Wigton, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Place, Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodore Falls
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

En-suite 1

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$258
avg per night

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About the area

Wigton

Wigton is home to this cottage. Maryport Maritime Museum and Senhouse Roman Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Isel Hall and Wordsworth House and Garden. Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery and Arkleby Leisure Swimming Pool are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

What's nearby

  • Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Derwentwater - 36 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Lodore Falls - 44 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Catbells Lakeland Walk - 50 min drive - 35.4 km

Getting around

  • Aspatria Station - 9 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jack's Surf Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Takeaway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Moon & Sixpence - ‬15 min drive

About this property

SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux

Swift Barn in Gilcrux, Cumbria, sleeps four guests in two bedrooms.

Swift Barn is a reverse-level, semi-detached barn conversion consisting of a first-floor open-plan living area with kitchen featuring electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, a dining area with seating for four guests and sitting area with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms consist of a ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, and a super-king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC serviced by a first-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Outside, there is an enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn area and furniture, and off-road parking for 2 cars. Within 0.1 miles, you will find a shop and pu, and please note that this is a non-smoking property. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. One well-behaved pet welcome. Swift Barn, a delightful base for exploring all Cumbria has to offer. Note: There is a good housekeeping bond of 250 GBP

Amenities: Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster. Smart Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Rear garden with patio, lawn area and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles and pub 0.1 miles

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Gilcrux is a small farming village in west Cumbria which dates back to Norman times. The church built in 1199 was renovated in the 13th century. The village has a pub, a bistro and trout farm and is located near the west coast of Cumbria and the Solway Firth. The nearby town of Wigton is a traditional Cumbrian market town with a charter granted in 1262, and which still holds a market each Friday in the covered market hall. Wigton is a popular centre for shopping, pubs and restaurants, and also boasts a theatre, bowls, swimming, tennis and other sports.

Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Is SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux on 9 May 2026 start from AU$258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SWIFT BARN, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Gilcrux located?

Situated in Wigton, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gilcrux Springs Trout Fishery and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Arkleby Leisure Swimming Pool. Solway Coast and Aspatria War Memorial Recreation Ground are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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