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Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen

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Barn and garden
Bedroom looks onto patio
Lounge with views
Lounge with smart TV
The bedroom with feltwork art and 2 windows overlooking the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kendal, ENG
  • Kendal Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Brewery Arts Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Sizergh Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen

The Barn is the perfect place to stay if you want to be in a peaceful, though not secluded, location, handy to get to the sights, the shops and of course the walks and the Lakes. Visitors enjoy the homely feel of The Barn and they are keen to return to this unique little gem.

The Barn is full of character and is very comfortable. It is located in a peaceful hamlet, whilst being only a few miles from the amenities of Kendal. There are lots of windows looking onto the garden and Potter Fell, the nearest hill. The 6 roof windows give the Barn a bright and airy feel.

On the upper floor you will find the open plan living area, with exposed beams, a new living flame gas fire for chilly evenings and a 40" TV with Freesat and catch up TV. There is comfortable seating for five and a good sized dining table. The new kitchen area has everything you will need to prepare and cook meals. There is a full-size oven, induction hob, fridge with freezing compartment, microwave and dishwasher, all topped with silestone work surfaces. A welcome drinks pack is provided and free wifi.

Downstairs there is a double bedroom with two windows looking onto the patio and the wild garden and a view of Potter Fell. The bedroom is carpeted and has an oak bed (with electric blanket) and oak cupboards and mirror. Original artwork adds to the appeal. All bedding is provided. This is a very pleasant room to sleep in.

The shower room contains toilet, shower and hand basin. Towels are provided.

There is a long garden with seating areas and country views. The garden has sunny areas in the mornings and afternoons. The area is rural so you will usually hear and see the sheep in the next field and the many birds singing in the trees. At the front of the property there is parking for 1 car (or 2 by arrangement.) Please note that care is needed on the stairs down to the Barn entrance and are unsuitable for those with walking difficulties.

The Barn has some excellent walks from the doorstep. Within a few miles by car, you can visit the lovely valleys of Longsleddale and Kentmere and the towns of Staveley and Kendal. Bowness, Windermere, Troutbeck and Ambleside are within easy reach too. Even Keswick and the northern lakes are within an hour’s drive, as is Coniston, Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands. Head to the east and you can explore Kirby Lonsdale, Sedbergh, Dent and the Howgills.

This property is a very special hideaway and well worth a visit. I spend a lot of time at The Barn myself and I am continually making improvements while retaining the character and homeliness. I want guests to feel comfortable and happy when visiting so I ensure everywhere is clean and welcoming. I am happy to help with any questions or to let guests discover for themselves the joys of the Lake District.







Property manager

Fran

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoor shoes in the bedroom please. No food or drink in the bedroom.

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Kendal

Located in Kendal, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Parkside Road or Ambleside Climbing Wall. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Kendal, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kendal Castle - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lyth Valley - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Windermere - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Sizergh Castle - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 8 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Union Kendal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stramongate Chip Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Duke of Cumberland - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Detached, romantic, homely barn. Peaceful with lovely views. Garden. New kitchen located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Lakeland Climbing Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Kendal Museum and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. Kendal Castle and Abbot Hall Art Gallery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Katharine W.

Cosy and full of character

This place is full of ambience. I loved the colourful tiles and beautiful mugs, ceramics and paintings. Even the quilt cover was an artwork. The place is comfortable and really well equipped. It has Netflix and a new gas-powered log fire. Fran also generously left wine and delicious shortbread. An enjoyable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Barn. Lovely stay. Thank you Fran.

Really clean. All mod cons. Easy to reach local attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rein and Janneke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Almost perfect!!!

The Barn is a nice little place, very cosy on a great location. A nice garden with a nice view. Very quiet. Situated on an ideal spot between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The owner was very helpful when we had a problem with the fridge. Solved in less than a day! Kitchen very well equipped, everything we needed was there. Why not perfect? Because there was no washingmachine (nothing wrong with washing by hand) and it's not suitable for disabled people (which furtunately we are not. So for us it was indeed perfect! Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

We had a nice holiday in a beautiful place.

The cottage is very quietly situated and very nicely decorated. The owner takes care of both the house and the reception. There are many beautiful walks nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at the Barn

This was our third stay at this gorgeous cottage. We loved how close in proximity it is to all the main attractions but also how quiet it is. The cottage is cosy and the fire was lovely for colder days. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional

Stunning in every way every thing you needed perfect location for exploring the Lake District Communication with Fran excellent Pete & Carol
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Rob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One very nice week in Garth Row

A very nice stay, beautuful accommodation, and friendly, caring host Fran
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home, sweet home…

A very charming ,quiet location. English country garden all over. Close enough to Kendal, distant enough for privacy and relaxation. Super!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter D. B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet place

Situated in beautiful countryside which presents ample opportunities for interesting walks and within easy driving distance of the attractions of the Lakes District. The "Barn" is beautifully kept and full of little personal touches. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hideaway

Ein sehr schönes Cottage mit allem was man braucht und mehr..Liebevoll dekoriert und komfortabel .Eine ruhige Lage ,perfekt um die Gegend zu erkunden.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Post card perfect

What a wonderful cottage. Just perfect with everything you need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful hidden gem

The barn is beautiful, gorgeous, cute and so relaxing. Fran has thought of absolutely everything, from a folder with all the information for the property and the whole of the lake district to cozy blankets. Beautiful bedroom and cute ornaments all in keeping with the cottage. The barn is small but perfect. Thankyou for a lovely weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodation and location.

Absolutely stunning accommodation and location. The "Barn" is like a TARDIS. Looks small on the outside but so beautiful and spacious on the inside. As soon as you walk in you can tell this is extremely well cared for and very, very clean. Beautiful views out of the windows of the local Fell's. So, so quiet too. All we heard whilst there was the sound of birds and lambs. Gorgeous. Would not hesitate to stay here again in the future. Thanks to Fran for everything. You made our stay SO memorable. XX
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

comfortable, cosy and clean

If we ever return to this part of the Lakes, this place would definitely be a top pick to stay in again. The place itself is, in my opinion, actually a bit nicer than the photo's with a lovely gas fire place that was very welcome as it rained pretty heavily for the first half of our stay. But when the sun came out almost every window was a picture; lambs, green rolling hills, a busy bird-feeder and fluffy cloud adorned blue skies. The place is clearly loved and little touches like fresh flowers and a few friendly but unobtrusive guiding notes made us few cared for.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful place

“The Barn” was perfect! Very simply and nicely decorated, comfortable, well equipped and convenient to all in the Lakes. Nice walks from house. Owner was very responsive and took great care that all Was Good for us. We really enjoyed the gas fireplace in the evening which produced quite a bit of heat.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay in Kendal

We've loved the location of this accommodation. It was perfect for a stay in the Lake District. Fran's communication was quick and she made sure everything was sorted for our arrival. We've had a lovely weekend and will keep this place in mind for a future trip to Kendal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sfeervolle cottage

Hartelijk welkom geheten door eigenaresse. Ze heeft alle inns en outs van het huisje laten zien. Zeer gezellig ingericht met oog voor detail. Verrassingen zoals worteltaart, fles wijn, bloemen stonden klaar. Gebruik van koffie, thee, specerijen, olie e.d. toegestaan. Wandelingen vanaf cottage mogelijk. Heerlijke plek voor vakantie.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

philip a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our little corner

Stayed here for a long weekend, perfect base for outings in and around the lakes, easy to get to, quiet and welcoming- all packaged in this wonderful little find of a place to stay! Will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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great vacation

This is a very nice, quietly located cottage on the outskirts of Kendal. Kendal itself is very easy to reach, only about 5 min. drive, for trips to the main area of the Lake District you drive about 25 min. but then you are already directly at Lake Windermere. The landlady Fran is very nice and accommodating. All in all a great stay at the edge of the Lake District.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage

The barn is a lovely place to say, beautiful cosy property and Fran is an amazing host. She made everything so easy and straightforward!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail R.

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Perfect getaway

We absolutely loved our weekend at the barn and we really wish we were staying for longer. It's so cosy and full of character! We went for a walk around Grasmere lake & Rydal caves and a for a trip into Kendall. It honestly couldn't have been more perfect. Coffees outside in the morning, listening to the birds. Just bliss. Fran was very welcoming and always on hand to answer any questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie L.

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Idyllic barn with amazing views

The Barn is absolutely beautiful. The views around the property are lovely and the birds were great to watch. The Barn itself has everything you need for a cosy and enjoyable stay. The bed was comfy, and the fireplace in the living room is a lovely touch. Thank you Fran for a lovely break away
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G., Newton Le Willows

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Beautiful barn

This is a gorgeous find, beautiful cosy barn with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Fran pulls out all the stops and the barn is extra special, a credit to her. It is clean, homely and quiet, a haven for birds and a delight to sit out in the garden. It is close enough to the amenities of Kendal and only a short drive away from the surrounding beautiful lakes. The weather was kind to us and we would definitely love to visit again in the future. We had a fabulous holiday, thank you Fran 😊👍🏼
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hideaway

Beautiful barn in stunning rural location, but well-placed for exploring the Lake District by car. Thoughtful touches all around the place and a lovely garden to relax in after a day of activity. Fran has thought of everything you might need and checked to see if we were OK during our stay, sending us suggestions for what to see in the area. We would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barn Holiday

Excellent accommodation in quiet location and lovely mature garden. Pity about the rain but that is the West Coast for you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fran

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I am a music teacher. I love my job, but after a noisy week at work I like nothing better than to stay at The Barn and enjoy the peace and quiet in Garth Row, punctuated only by birds singing, lambs bleating and the occasional clip clop of horses hooves. I enjoy walking on the local fells, sailing on the lakes and visiting the Lakeland tea rooms.

Why they chose this property

Garth Row is a great location for a property. It is far enough away from Kendal to feel very rural, but close enough to nip in to visit the shops, the restaurants and public houses and the cinema. The local fells are not busy as they are undiscovered by the majority of walkers. Many of the famous 'big' walks, the various lakes and towns and villages are easy to reach by car.

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this little barn on my first visit. I love the beautiful stone with which it is built and the thickness of the walls. The views onto the garden and surrounding countryside are lovely. It is a perfect location for a quiet and restful holiday, but only a few miles from the amenities of Kendal.

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English