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Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi

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The Old Barn
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

master bedroom

1 King Bed

second bedroom

1 Single Bed

third bedroom

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi

When Askham was within Westmorland, many felt it was perhaps the prettiest village in that county. Westmorland is officially no more. However Askham, with its close neighbour Lake Ullswater, remains to delight visitors. Askham has two pubs, an open air swimming pool (the paddling pool is heated), cafe, pottery and post office.

The Old Barn, dressed partially in ivy and climbing roses, tucks snugly into this picturesque slumbering village. The open plan first floor is a pleasing feature. Spacious lounge with comfortable furnishings merges with dining area whilst separate fitted kitchen is adjacent. Sleeping arrangements and bathroom are downstairs.

Endearing 17th Century cottages encircle a village green which runs down to the river Lowther. The Bird of Prey Centre is 1 3/4 miles away.

Nearby can be found the River Lowther and stately Lowther Castle set within a delightful park crowned with magnificent avenues of trees.

Village shop, swimming pool and pubs within couple of minutes walk.

An ideal area for walkers, with riverside walks close to your doorstep and within a short drive the famous Aira Force waterfalls. Gowbarrow Fell, High Street mountain range and Helvellyn are easily accessible by car. For the more energetic and adventurous there is Rookin House Activity Centre where you can try numerous activities including archery, quad bikes, go Karts, horse riding, fishing and clay pigeon shooting. Also an ideal area for mountain biking or cycling. Haweswater and Ullswater lakes are both within easy reach.

****Free WiFi and One dog allowed.

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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

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Frequently asked questions

Does Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi on 15 Apr 2026 start from AU$356, 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.

Is Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Endearing 17th Century detached cottage. Near Ullswater, Pooley Bridge, Lowther, Penrith Wifi located?

Situated in Penrith, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Eden Valley and Lowther Castle and Gardens. Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Lowther Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen m.

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

Great little cottage

We had a really nice stay at the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay and thanks for the five star review, much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken G.

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

Very nice holiday rental property

Great property, excellent size and location, very good value for molney. Would recommend for family stays in Lake District
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
Thanks for the five star review Ken, much appreciated and I am glad you enjoyed your weeks stay at The Old Barn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karim P.

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

Cute property

Lovely, stay, in a lovely property. Easy to get around there to visit places. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Thanks Karim for the review and I am glad you enjoyed your break at The Old Barn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

We just loved this stone house called the Old barn!!!

The house was located in Askham where we were going to a wedding. It was super clean and so convenient. Near a pub where other friends were staying and just around the corner from the town store. Very private but central to everything. We would definitely stay there again. Was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Thanks for the 5 star review Nancy, sounds like you had a great time in Askham at The Old Barn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellie G.

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

Beautiful stay

My friends and I were so pleased with the cottage and such a lovely village in the Lake District. Great communication and very helpful. Very handy to have parking right out side the house and great Wi-Fi during our stay. Was such a cosy home to stay in the for the weekend after lots of walking. Thanks so much for hosting us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2023
Thanks for the 5 star review Ellie much appreciated. Hope the Lakes26 went well, must have been tough especially as it was the hottest day of the year so far.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

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

Good base and incredibly friendly village

The house was everything we needed, opposite a pub and the swimming pool. The villagers were very friendly and helpfull, especially in the swimming pool. Unfortunately the internet stopped working on the third day but the rental company responded out of hours to help sort it out..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
Thanks Vicky for leaving a 5 star review and I am glad you enjoyed your holiday at The Old Barn in Askham with Goosemire Cottages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony c.

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

Very good

Very good. A very pleasant stay for me and my kids. An upside down house. Perhaps nice to have a place to sit outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your family holiday at The Old Barn.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun P.

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

Lovely quiet area

This cottage was as per the listing although parking is on the street outside the door. The area is very quiet despite being virtually opposite a pub. 20 minutes drive to Ulleswater or about an hour to Windermere so perfect for exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review for The Old Barn Shaun and I am glad you enjoyed your holiday in Askham.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan W.

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

Nice location for exploring Ullswater and area

Clean and well equipped cottage, nice base for a break in the lakes, or as for us, weekend accommodation for a wedding. Rooms are compact but perfectly fine - smaller single room may be more suitable for children rather than adults for a longer stay. Upstairs living area very nice to relax in and kitchen very well equipped for meals and food storage - lovely big fridge & freezer. Host was great, and check in very easy. Only small confusion with the balancing payment, as we'd thought this would be taken automatically, but it was easy to sort. Many thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
Hi Dan Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Barn. Kind regards Martin
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew C.

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

the old barn

stayed with family of 5 (2 adults and three children). Good size property for family and very well located in centre of Askham. One pub opposite and another within less than 5 min easy walk. The Punchbowl was a nice country pub and food was nice (food served to 9). Didnt eat in the Queens Head opposite as only served food until 6. just round the corner was the open air swimming pool which the kids liked and 15 /20 minutes drive to Ullswater. Enjoyed the stay, cottage could do with a little updating but perfectly good enough. No outdoor space but not really a problem given the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and i'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

kirstey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Askham

This is a lovely, traditional barn type house. Very homely and traditional, some would say old fashioned but charming. We were three generations and used it as a base to tour the Lakes. Lots of lovely walks. The two pubs in the village are great and The Queens Head offers a tasting menu alongside light bites. We ate at the other pub in the village twice - traiditional pub grub. We did lots of lovely walks to Lowther Castle and up into the Fells just out of the village. The house could do with another loo but that is just personal preference! The house has all the basic amenities. One word of warning, Askham really doesn't have any service. The key safe wouldn't work so had to call the key holder and couldn't. Luckily I borrowed someone's wifi!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review The Old Barn, sounds like you had a great holiday exploring the area. I wonder if a mobile mast was down as in the past I have had a signal in the area with EE (can be a bit patchy indoors) and Vodafone (a bit better outdoors but can struggle indoors). Three tends to be the best indoor and outdoor coverage in that side of the Lakes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben Mills P.

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

Good location for walks

Stayed with a few friends - decent pubs in the village, good walks from the location around Ullswater
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thanks for the 5 star review Ben and I am glad you enjoyed your stay in Askham at The Old Barn.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Stay in Askham

Property in good location opposite pub with 5* food. Well appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2021
Thanks for the five star review Sarah, much appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed your break at The Old Barn.
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful village, very relaxing

Adequate for a weeks stay, needs a little tlc but didn't impact on restful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and I am glad you enjoyed your holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodene H.

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

Home from home… Lovely house, great area will definitely stay again

Had the best week! The house was lovely and had everything we needed and in a great location. Lots of great walks locally and lovely pubs and cafes. Couldn’t of asked for a better place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee P.

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

Exellent

Cottage was cosy and in a lovely location. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Lovely cottage. Ideal for ullswater. Great village 2 pubs and shop

Great would recommend to anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2021
Thanks for leaving a review Robert and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Barn in Askham.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Fantastic location and the house met all our needs and was a good base

The property was homely and had everything we needed for our stay . The communication prior to the stay was timely and helpful . The location was very good with a well stocked local shop and Communal Garden and outdoor heated pool across the road we could use. Plus several pubs serving food. I would have liked an option to recycle bottles /packing , we dd separate out in case this waste could be collected seperately
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2021
Thanks Catherine for taking the time to leave a review, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Barn and your time in Askham.
Verified

8/10 Good

john m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in a very good location with everything that we needed

Altogether very pleasant 3 nights with everything working out fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, i'm glad you enjoyed your break
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Konrad W.

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

Lovely cottage

We had a lovely stay in askham. Great location for fells, lowther and askham
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Barn and thanks for the five star review, much appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

robert h.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice village. Basic property

This house was not one of the best we have stayed in but for the money you couldn’t complain
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2021
Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucy R.

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

Thank you

Thank you for our stay at your property, lovely area, good value for money. Many thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2021
Thanks for your bookings and taking the time to leave a review, much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old Barn, Askham.

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Beautiful surroundings and friendly people.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2020
Glad you enjoyed your weeks stay at The Old Barn and thanks for the five star review, much appreciated.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quaint little cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at this cottage. I felt the cottage was clean in all rooms on arrival but cob webs in corners of ceiling and under table need attention. All rooms presented well, kitchen a little dated but actually fit in with the cottage, however fridge not very cold and could do with changing. Overall my family and I enjoyed our stay it was comfortable and was fit for purpose (visiting the lakes). The property was listed as Pooley Bridge but it’s over 5 miles from there so not a short walk to PB as we thought it would be.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malka G.

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

Lovely House in a Lovely Location

A modernized house furnished to retain an old country charm, we spent a great few days here. Very well equipped too, hardly needed to bring anything. Well maintained and nicely cleaned and prepared between guests. The little village is great to, very picturesque and quiet and just a few minutes drive from bigger towns and attractions. And you've got to love a lockbox! Makes checking in obsolete.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Hi Malka thanks for taking the time to leave a review, glad you liked the cottage and enjoyed your stay, Martin

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