Guests say
The Old Stables is a charming cottage in a tranquil, scenic location, ideal for walkers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Guests praise its comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful surroundings, with many returning for repeat visits. The property is especially appreciated for its secure garden and proximity to the northern Lake District. Some reviews mention minor issues with cleanliness, intermittent WiFi, and dated appliances, but overall, the cottage offers a cosy and restful stay with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with comfortable bedding and well-kept interiors. However, a few reviews noted areas missed during cleaning, such as under furniture and pet-related cleanliness, suggesting some inconsistency.
The location is highly praised for its peace, beautiful scenery, and excellent access to walking routes and the Lake District. The remote setting is a highlight, though guests note the distance to shops and amenities.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a relaxing environment. The cottage is described as warm and inviting, with only minor comments about the suitability of kitchen seating for all guests.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with positive remarks about kitchen amenities and bathrooms. Some guests experienced issues with WiFi, old appliances, and occasional power or water outages, reflecting the rural location.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A charming cottage of historic and literary interest, decorated and furnished throughout by an interior designer..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, CD Player, DAB Radio, Gas Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, fuel and bed linen provided. Cot and highchair available.. Outside there is a landscaped lawn area and patio leading to open woodland. Private parking for 4 cars.. The Old Stables is situated in the quiet hamlet of High Ireby in the peaceful Northern Fells, but within easy reach of the market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, Carlisle and the Solway Firth.
The cottage is furnished to a high standard whilst retaining many of its original period features. The property is set in extensive grounds including woodlands and has a private garden with stunning views over the Uldale Fells. The gardens are continuous with the grounds of Ireby Grange Estate and there are no defining borders as a result. Guests are free to walk around the Estate which also includes Binsey Fell. The garden area is a haven for wildlife and the property is ideally placed to walk and explore. There is easy access to Binsey Fell and many other walking opportunities from the door. This property is of strong literary and historic interest. Hugh Walpole based his novels ’Herries Chronicles’ here. Shop and restaurant 6 miles. Pub 1 mile.
The Old Stables can be booked together with Laundry Cottage (ref 119106) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Towels are not included.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was most comfortable and had everything we needed. The wilderness garden was most interesting to explore and the seats on the sheltered lawn had wonderful views. The setting of the house in its courtyard was very pleasant. I was able to watch jackdaws furnishing their nests from my bed!I only gave 'amenities' fewer stars as it was some distance to a shop, but that was made clear in the description and we arrived well prepared. The other slight nuisance was that the WiFi signal was intermittent and we seemed to have no phone signal at all. However there was a payphone available - not that we used it.The Hugh Walpole Herries connection was fascinating and in between being out and about I reread the books (very cheap on Kindle) having first read them many years ago.The immediate countryside is very attractive in a quiet sort of way. We climbed Binsey, with its wonderful views and had two short and pretty, although admittedly, after a lot of rain, rather muddy, walks, one at Cockermouth and the other at Caldbeck. Also it was not far to drive into the Lake District and we had two wonderful walks in Borrowdale. It was busier there and it was lovely at the end of the day to come back to our quiet spacious residence. It was a lovely place to stay and there was more to do than we could fit into the week.
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Bryan Green
A quiet and restful retreat surrounded by pleasant scenery. The cottage provides a warm and comfortable welcome after walking in the area.Nearest food stores are 7 - 10 miles away, so wise to stock up enroute.
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Margaret Cook
Beautiful little cottage, a bit off the beaten track, no local shops and the pub which states a mile away is nearly 2 miles away and definitely not safe to walk in the dark nights, we visited between Christmas and new year, and the couple of times we drove, it wasn’t open. It was comfortable, clean very well equipped cottage, beds were really comfortable, and we took our own pillows, and we had two girls with us they loved the kitchen and the chairs and sat in there most of our visit