The luxury cottage boasts a cosy open-plan living area on the first floor which benefits from natural light flooding in from the large windows and skylights. The elegant high ceilings create a bright and airy space in a cottage which has been sympathetically renovated, retaining many original features including beautiful original stone walls.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all the right equipment, ensuring that this is perfect for anyone who has been looking for self-catering accommodation in Cumbria. The dining area is equally as impressive, offering stunning views of the surrounding hills.
Upstairs is the tasteful master bedroom with ensuite shower and TV. This bedroom has a separate exterior door creating an intimate, romantic escape.
Key features
Bedroom with double bed and shower ensuite on the ground floor
Twin bedroom with two single beds on the ground floor
Bedroom with double bed, shower ensuite and TV on the first floor
Bathroom with a bath and overhead shower on the ground floor
Open-plan living space on the first floor
Living area with TV and log burner
Dining table
Fully fitted kitchen
Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
2 x TVs, WiFi (slow at streaming videos)
A selection of books, DVDs and games
Locally sourced breakfast items
Traditional wooden beams throughout
Well-behaved dogs welcome
Hot tub a short walk from the cottage
Outdoor seating and barbecue available on request
On the ground floor, there are a further two bedrooms consisting of a double and a twin room. A family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower serves these bedrooms.
Twin sofas, a log burner and TV, as well as a selection of games, books and DVDs are on offer providing entertainment for family and friends on cosy nights gathered around the fire.
Although the cottage is designed to offer the ideal self-catering holiday in Cumbria, let the designated cook take a break and head down to Penrith, where plenty of excellent pubs and restaurants await. And finally, end your jam-packed day with a glass of bubbly in the hot tub.
The Hayloft and Old Well Cottage
Next to Byre Cottage is The Hayloft and Old Well Cottage. The three properties can be booked together for groups of up to 12 guests. This option is perfect for larger groups of family and friends who want to enjoy a getaway to the countryside.
Book with confidence with a 25% deposit, and pay your balance 8 weeks before. If you need to change your break, just let us know - we don't charge any fees.
The Local Area
Within easy proximity to Ullswater in the Lake District, Byre Cottage provides the perfect base for walkers and dogs to enjoy the fresh air. A range of walks are right on the doorstep as the barn is located in a small village surrounded by lush countryside. Penrith is a 10-minute drive from the barn and offers many great amenities including shops, pubs, restaurants and also a train line.
4.9 miles from the nearest train station
9 miles to Penrith for shops, pubs and restaurants
18 miles to Ullswater in the Lake District
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When enquiring about availabilities and…
"When enquiring about availabilities and questions I had a member of the team rang me immediately.
Such a personal touch being able to speak with an actual person.
Very helpful, polite will highly recommend we're so looking forward to our stay"
August 2021
Great stay at Byre Cottage
"Just back from a fabulous stay and can’t speak highly enough of Eden Retreats and their little extras that make you feel special on arrival, and of course the owner Erica who was so welcoming .
Lovely cottage and great company to work with. Will definitely use them again!"
July 2021
Home from home
"We’ve booked and stayed at two properties through Eden Retreats - Byre Cottage in the Lake District and The Old Watermill in Staffordshire. I have to say the booking process was so easy and all communication was extremely friendly. Both properties were to a really high standard, exceptionally clean and really well equipped. The welcome packs were out of this world with freshly baked bread and cakes alongside lots of other treats and so much more than you would ever expect. Owners at both properties made us feel so welcome! We will definitely be booking again soon."
June 2021
Booking Flexibility and Great Service So far
"I found Eden Retreats by chance while browsing though various sites trying to book a staycation for New Year. I had a few questions and these were all answered very quickly by Martha.
I have now booked a Staycation for the New Year and we are all looking forward to going.
Booking process was simple and easy to do via the online platform and an email confirmation was sent with all the details.
Fantastic that you can choose what day to arrive and what day to leave, this was one of the main reasons for choosing to book with Eden Retreats as well as the location and price for this time of year. Other companies restrict you to Monday or Friday arrival/departure with either 3 or 7 days stays only, which we feel is absolutely useless.
Eden Retreats we feel is much more flexible and we are looking forward to booking more staycations during the year."
May 2021
Easy booking with peace of mind
"I was thrilled to come across the Eden Retreats website, as it lists such beautiful stays across the country. Booking was really straight forward, and I felt safe committing to accommodation as their policies seem very fair on flexibility. Very excited for our trip in July! Thanks Eden Retreats."
March 2021
Brilliant personal service!
"I booked our holiday cottage via the internet. After leaving email address l waited for confirmation which l didn't appear to receive. I rang the helpline and the lovely people l spoke with were so helpful.The emails had gone to junk mail for some reason best left to the world of cyberspace! A lovely lady called Martha called me back to ensure all was well. It's that sort of personal touch that will take this new company a long way. We know how nice the accommodation is as we have stayed there when it was with a different company. On the service we have so far received l would highly recommend the company."
March 2021
Easy Booking, helpful team
"We found Eden Retreats when looking for a staycay this half term. We found the booking process simple, user friendly and informative. I had some additional questions before booking and used their "chat" function and got an almost immediate reply with all our questions answered. We look forward to our break in May."
March 2021
Brilliant booking service
"This was a brilliant booking service from start to finish. A lovely website that is really easy to use and well thought out. Communication has been great and the property choice is excellent."
March 2021
So far I cannot fault Eden booking…
"So far I cannot fault Eden booking system. I have found their approach extremely professional and well organised. I only hope the rest of the process is as smooth."
March 2021
So far so good!
"Very efficient booking service from Eden Retreats."
February 2021
Customer friendly booking process
"I have just booked a week long stay in May with Eden Retreats. I found the website to be really easy to navigate, with a good level of information on each of the available properties (including clear pictures!). The booking process itself was very easy and I was all booked within minutes. The follow up care has been good and very helpful. Very much looking forward to our stay in May now."
February 2021
What’s not to love!?
"What’s not to love? An easy to navigate website, detailed pictures of the stunning properties on offer, competitive prices for the increasingly popular staycation. Excellent customer service... Top marks."
February 2021
Booked for a future stay
"Up to now everything has been very easy! Had questions about the uncertainties of the covid situation and they were so quick to reply, they offered help if needed with bookings. We're looking forward to the stay and I will be reviewing again after."
February 2021
Super service so far
"The website easy to use and like the chat option available which Josh responded to immediately with my query. Looking forward to our cottage stay. Well done."
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