Guests say
The Long Barn is a beautifully converted cottage set in peaceful countryside, ideal for those seeking tranquillity and direct access to scenic walks. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, modern yet characterful interiors, and well-equipped kitchen. The hosts are welcoming and helpful, offering local tips and thoughtful touches. The location is perfect for exploring the Northern Fells, North Lakes, and Solway coast, with amenities a short drive away. While most found the cottage warm and comfortable, a few noted minor issues with bedding and bedroom temperature. Overall, it is highly recommended for a relaxing rural retreat.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as clean, spotless, and well-maintained. Only one review mentioned dated bedding needing a clean, but this was an isolated comment among otherwise very positive feedback.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, remote, and surrounded by stunning countryside with walks from the door. Its proximity to the Northern Fells, North Lakes, and local villages is highly valued, though guests note that shops and pubs require a short drive.
Guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with underfloor heating and a wood-burner. One review mentioned a colder bedroom and another noted dated bedding and settees, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
The property is described as well-equipped, spacious, and finished to a high standard, with excellent kitchen facilities and thoughtful conversion. Only minor maintenance concerns were raised about bedding and settees.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as local cheese, chutneys, and goodies on arrival. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay. Hosts are also praised for their warm welcome and helpful local advice.
About this property
A traditional Lakeland barn conversion retaining a number of original features nestled at the foot of the stunning Roughton Gill.. 14 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 26" Freeview TV, Ipod Dock, CD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: (4 Steps), 2 x Zip and Link Single Beds (Super Kingsize On Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Biomass underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Large lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Electric car charging point, at cost for usage. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are small drops in the garden and a walled river, 30 yards away.
This property has been awarded a 4* Gold award..
The Long Barn is a traditional, semi-detached Lakeland stone barn conversion dating back to the mid 18th century, which has been sympathetically and stylishly converted while retaining a number of original features. The exposed stone walls, stunning beams, traditional multiple windows, antique furniture and multi-fuel burner are offset with the contemporary conveniences you’d expect, including an en-suite in the master bedroom and excellent quality soft furnishings. The owners have tried to think of every luxury feature including underfloor heating with individual thermostats in every room powered by the biomass boiler, outdoor tap for rinsing down the dog (or kids) after a muddy walk, drying room and even a battery point for charging your electric car!
Nestling in the Roughton Gill valley and surrounded by the beautiful Caldbeck Fells, there is plenty to do with walks and cycling on the Cumbria Way cycle route right outside the door. The popular and picturesque village of Caldbeck with traditional pubs and charming café next to a waterwheel is only three miles away. Or, why not go just slightly further to Hesket New Market where you can enjoy a pint brewed on site at the local inn, which is famous for being Britain’s first registered co-operatively owned pub. Keswick with its range of fantastic independent shops, eateries for every palate and museums is only 16 miles away. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
The Long Barn can be booked together with Branthwaite Stable (CC119146) and The Hayloft (UK12652) to accommodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi
Cot hire £10 and highchair hire £5.
Electric car battery point if required, at cost per Kw.
There are drops in the garden.
There are steps to the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
(Summer 2026.) Really nice barn conversion. If you want to ‘escape to the country’, this is very much in it. So for all but the most hardy of souls, a car is an essential for access. But if you're used to sparrows and pigeons in your (urban) garden, then the sight of wagtails and swallows in the yard from your dining table is a real treat. The property was clean and well-presented on arrival, but there was no tea/coffee/sugar/milk. So shop before arriving.A flight of steps leads up from the parking yard to the front door. (So bring ‘muscle’ or journey with more but smaller cases.) An ‘air lock’ hall helps keep the internal space comfortable in all weathers. The bedrooms, ensuite and bathroom are generously sized and practical. We missed a hook on the back of the bedroom door for our dressing gowns, and a couple of the doors needed attention to deal with some squeaks when closing, but these are minor things. The living/kitchen/dining accommodation is more basic/compact and makes the implicit assumption you've come to enjoy your waking hours in the outside world and may ‘eat out’ more than normal, which is reasonable in the context. But a 'wet' day may discourage leaving the warm and dry. In a remote location like this, streaming a film is (understandably) an impractical solution. If you still have any, bring DVD's with you to play on the (standard definition) TV as a contingency for such occasions. (Via a SCART era basic DVD player.) If you don’t have any DVD’s, then trawl your local charity shops before you come (or locally after you arrive) and curate a holiday collection for evenings and rainy days.The majority of places in the area you will likely want to visit will be to the south of you. Keswick is a (very scenic) half hour drive away and most other ‘Lakes’ places require you to travel either through Keswick or at least as far as Keswick to get there. Traveling to Cockermouth takes a little less time, Penrith a little more, Wigton around 20mins. All have supermarket options for those of us who shop that way. Caldbeck and Hesket Newmarket have small village shops nearby for those who don’t. The pubs in both villages also serve decent pub food, but you will probably want to drive there and back.Simon, the property owner, was very easy to deal with on arrival and accommodated us charging our EV from the onsite post. He was happy to for us keep a record of our own usage and leave some cash on the dining room table to cover the (p/kWh) cost to him. So were we.We would happily consider a return visit.
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Confirmed Guest
The long barn was just what we needed. Nice and relaxing. A little bit far out but perfect if you want to get away from it all. Having said that there is a lovely village close by with a small shop, Cafes and a pub which serves food. A little bit further away is Wigton where you can get everything you need. We would definitely return in the future.
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Confirmed Guest
A super, cosy, clean, well equipped cottage with accommodating, friendly owners.