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Private walled garden with lawn and seating
View towards the property
Relax in the tranquil walled garden
Lounge/dining room
Kitchen/dining area
Contemporary feel
Lounge
Tastefully decorated
Ground floor cloakroom
Make yourself at home
Finishing touches
Master bedroom
En-suite
Single bedroom
Beautiful features
Double bedroom
Bathroom
Enjoy a meal alfresco
Gravelled entrance
1 / 19  Private walled garden with lawn and seating
2 / 19  View towards the property
3 / 19  Relax in the tranquil walled garden
4 / 19  Lounge/dining room
5 / 19  Kitchen/dining area
6 / 19  Contemporary feel
7 / 19  Lounge
8 / 19  Tastefully decorated
9 / 19  Ground floor cloakroom
10 / 19  Make yourself at home
11 / 19  Finishing touches
12 / 19  Master bedroom
13 / 19  En-suite
14 / 19  Single bedroom
15 / 19  Beautiful features
16 / 19  Double bedroom
17 / 19  Bathroom
18 / 19  Enjoy a meal alfresco
19 / 19  Gravelled entrance

Ford Barn

Cartmel, Lake District
Visit England Gold Award
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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Property code: LCC16

With Windermere to the north and Morecambe Bay to the south, this delightful detached property makes a wonderful holiday home for a family or a couple exploring the idyllic southern reaches of the Lake District. Situated in the heart of the gorgeous village of Cartmel, this pretty barn conversion provides tranquil accommodation for up to five guests, and is within easy reach of some of the area’s stunning coastlines and glorious woodlands.

 

Beautifully furnished and imaginatively updated, this cosy and friendly stone-built former barn is set in the corner of the village square. The cottage has been decorated in stylish neutral tones and retains original exposed ceiling beams. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow light to flood into the bright and spacious lounge/diner, which makes a lovely space to unwind in. The light and attractive kitchen features an additional dining area. Upstairs, there are three warm and relaxing bedrooms to choose from. Doors open out from the kitchen into the lovely walled garden, a tranquil and private space with a lawn, patio and plenty of outdoor furniture so you can sit back in the evening and dine alfresco. Off-road parking – a rarity in the village – is available for two cars.

 

With a history dating back some 800 years, the idyllic village of Cartmel is home to a National Hunt racecourse, a 12th-century priory and the Cartmel Priory Gatehouse. Known for its marvellous sticky toffee pudding, Cartmel also has a number of charming village shops and welcoming pubs set around a market square. Nearby is the grand country house of Holker Hall and Gardens (2.5 miles), or you could head to the coastal village of Grange-over-Sands (2.5 miles) on Morecambe Bay. Both Windermere (6.5 miles) and Coniston Water (15 miles) are within easy reach inland.

 

  • Rare off road parking for two cars (recommended to reverse into the parking space)
  • Fully enclosed private gardens
  • 3 bedrooms - all with TV/DVD. 1 king-size, 1 double, and 1 single
  • Bathroom - shower overbath and WC
  • En-suite shower room with shower and WC to the king-size bedroom
  • Ground-floor WC
  • TV/DVD and hi-fi with iPod dock
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, and tumble dryer
  • 1 dog welcome, 2 by arrangement (Dogs not allowed upstairs)
  • Shops and pubs within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rebecca Kenyon

This property is personally managed by Rebecca.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 20th September 2024

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We had an amazing week ! Great communication with the owners, very helpful advice , ideal location, very peaceful with fantastic pubs, cafes and walks on your doorstep. We will definitely book again

Reviewed by Jane 13th September 2024

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What a super cottage in the centre of Cartmel with its own parking. Beautifully furnished and very well equipped. Lovely toiletries everywhere and enough to last the week. Thoughtful welcome basket. We had an Internet shop delivered on our arrival day. We used the C1 parking pass which worked very well. Such a lovely place to wander around differenRead moret shops and plenty of places to eat. Worth a visit to the little brewery (over the little bridge) music and pizzas Friday and Saturday - very popular. Hide

Reviewed by Dualtagh 12th July 2024

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We absolutely loved our stay at Ford Barn. It was without doubt the nicest holiday cottage that we've stayed at. The house has been so beautifully done up and the garden is really special, our dogs loved it! It's a real treat to have that sort of outside space but still be in such a central location in Cartmel. Loads of lovely restaurants and pubs Read morearound. The welcome basket from Charlotte was also a really nice touch. Just a great holiday all round and we can't wait to come back in the future! Hide

Reviewed by Hilary 5th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean. Really nice welcome basket with home made marmalade and dog treats. Completely enclosed garden which was great for our dog. A lovely village with lots of nice walks. Great pubs and pizza place across the road. We got a small car in, but racecourse parking was convenient (only a 2 min walk) and less hassle for thRead moree bigger car. You can stop and unload just by the cottage. Its a wonderful place and well definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 24th May 2024

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This is our fourth time at Ford Barn and we love it more and more. It is so spacious. Garden is beautiful and listening to birdsong is special. The luxury of having onsite parking is a bonus. Charlotte, the Owner is so helpful and friendly and her treat basket is thoughtful and very much appreciated. Cannot wait to return in July 2024

Reviewed by Alastair 5th April 2024

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Solendid cottage in every respect.

Reviewed by Thomas 8th March 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew mark john 29th January 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a great location with onsite parking. Immaculately presented. The beautiful garden will be fantastic in the warmer months.

Reviewed by Debra 4th December 2023

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Great location, clean , quiet, everything you need .

Reviewed by Hilary 27th October 2023

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Excellent property, plenty of seating, beds very comfortable Walled garden safe for dogs and children. Pubs etc close but once inside very tranquil. Highly recommend. Charlotte one of the owners knocked shortly after our arrival to check everything ok. Supplied milk, Cartmel sticky toffee pudding, tea bags, coffee pods for machine and some lovely hRead moreome made treats which our dogs loved. A beautiful village, such a relaxing holiday, would have liked to stay longer. Thank you again to all. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 13th October 2023

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Fantastic cottage in an excellent location

Reviewed by Jane 15th September 2023

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Lovely converted barn tucked away between two nice pubs. If you have a large car would recommend using the racecourse car park - not far and nicely maintained. The space at the barn is very tight to get into and I think we had about 2 inches on both sides. Cartmel is a lovely village and even if you dont eat at the Michelin starred restaurants the Read morefood is a high standard. Charlotte was extremely helpful and sorted any problems we had very quickly. Hide

Reviewed by helen 8th September 2023

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This is an exceptional property. We have used it many times.

Reviewed by Kevin 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew 28th July 2023

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Reviewed by Rob 16th June 2023

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Great location in Cartmel can be a bit noisy from the pubs nearby but thats a compromise with it being so central. Well equipped Barn and great outside space for little ones, dogs or adults!

Reviewed by Martin 9th June 2023

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A wonderful cumfortable cottage, in the heart of the village but so quiet and peaceful. A great location for exploring. Loveley walled garden for keeping pets/little ones safe (or relaxing as we did).

Reviewed by Helen 2nd June 2023

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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Cartmel is a gem with lovely pubs and cafes and a great ambiance. My 2 dogs loved the walks over the fields and through the woods with the brook to cool down in. Only downside is the parking, I really struggled to master the perfect reverse manoeuvre to get into this tight space but next time (and we wilRead morel definitely return) I will use the permit spaces throughout the village. Hide

Reviewed by C 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Philip 14th April 2023

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Loved the property, location, and the hosts warm welcome!

Reviewed by Michelle 7th April 2023

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The cottage is absolutely lovely. Everything was so clean & tidy. Kitchen well-equipped, and we even had home made marmalade in our welcome kit. Even though the village has three pubs very near to the cottage, it still felt like we were in a peaceful countryside setting. The owners made us feel very welcome and could not have been more helpful. We Read morewould certainly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 31st March 2023

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Thank you Charlotte and Les, Your Ford Barn is a happy and comfortable holiday cottage. It's easy to see that a lot of thought has been put into the furnishings the decor and the kitchen. We will certainly be looking to book again. Liz and Geoff Buster says hi too!

Reviewed by Dawn 10th March 2023

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Reviewed by Dean 24th February 2023

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Couldn't recommend this property highly enough. The owners are very attentive and nothing is a trouble to them. Great central location and well equipped.Probably the best cottage we have stayed in Cartmel over the years having been 8 times now

Reviewed by Jayne 3rd February 2023

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The house was even better than it looks in the photos. A lovely home, warm and cosy and in a fantastic location. Kitchen really well stocked. We have stayed in a cartmel several times, but this is the house we would return to. The parking is great to have, and even though a bit tight, we have a large car, but managed to get ours and my sons in no pRead moreroblem. Great pubs with great food a few steps away and of course LEnclume and Rogans. We did not want to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Debra 6th December 2022

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Reviewed by Pam 14th October 2022

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Second visit to this lovely property. Everything very comfortable and exceptionally clean. Ideal place to stay if visiting Cartmel. Super dog friendly.

Reviewed by Alison 30th September 2022

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Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. The house was in the centre of Cartmel and handy for everything

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Private walled garden with lawn and seating
View towards the property
Relax in the tranquil walled garden
Lounge/dining room
Kitchen/dining area
Contemporary feel
Lounge
Tastefully decorated
Ground floor cloakroom
Make yourself at home
Finishing touches
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Location

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