Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
TV, fireplace, books, stereo
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Santon Bridge, Cumbria, ENG
  • Scafell Pike
  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Muncaster Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmrook

A family-friendly stay in Holmrook awaits you at this farm stay. You'll be 4.4 km (2.7 mi) from Hallsenna Moor National Nature Reserve and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Gosforth Library. Highlights at this farm house include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly farm house offers a garden, barbecues and a porch. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Holmrook farm house you'll find Scafell Pike.

What's nearby

  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Muncaster Castle - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Wasdale - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Wast Water - 15 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Buttermere Lake - 64 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Ravenglass for Eskdale Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sawmill Cafe & Farm Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • Gosforth Hall Inn
  • King George IV Inn
  • ‪the inn at Ravensglass - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boot Inn - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8

Essentially the farmhouse is a largely unmodernised traditional farmhouse, its oldie-worldie feel is comfortable and relaxing and engenders a feeling of stepping back in time. With four large double en-suite bedrooms, two wood burning stoves, a classic living farm kitchen, separate character dining room, which was the old salting room, and a comfortable, light living room, this is a special place to base yourself in the Western Lake District. Out of season, and for late bookings sometimes in season, we can be flexible on booking dates so can sometimes accommodate a shorter stay than seven nights, so please ask. There is plenty of parking available in the garden driveway.
You enter the house from the courtyard via a porch/boot room with plenty of space for coats, boots and walking paraphernalia. From there you enter the large well equipped traditional farm kitchen featuring wood burning cooker, with fridge freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, high level grill and oven with separate hob and microwave – and just to complete the picture a family sized kitchen table and chairs.

From there you move into the central stairwell that winds its way through the house, illuminated by an enormous window. The dining room is on the same level as the kitchen and is situated in the old larder and salting room – still containing the original sandstone trough that the farmers used to salt their meat, this room is built into a sloping site and thus has small windows.

On the first floor is the living room, with wood burning stove and sofas (now a little old!) from which to enjoy the last rays of the setting sun. There is a TV and DVD, Broadband from BT is available. This room also leads to a porch with separate access to the rear of the house where the tumble drier is kept.

Across the landing is the first bedroom, with kingsize bed where you can simply lie and watch Wasdale unfold before you. The en-suite full sized bathroom, which was the old family bathroom, and unmodernised, has a bath with shower over, toilet and wash hand basin. Guests should be aware this is an old fashioned bathroom but has been retained by the owners as it is deemed part of the character of this old property.

The second floor contains bedrooms two and three. Bedroom two, with kingsize double, has even better views of Wasdale and an en-suite containing bath with shower over, toilet and wash hand basin. Bedroom three has 2 separate single beds. The ensuite shower room has a quadrant shower cubicle, toilet and wash hand basin.

Bedroom four occupies the entire attic space converted into a spacious room with two large velux windows bathing it in light and providing – yet again – outstanding views of Wasdale. This is a twin bedded room, there is a futon for occasional use, and the en-suite bathroom contains a bath, toilet and wash hand basin.

The Farm House has oil fired central heating completing the comfort, yet the house still retains its essential character as an old Cumbrian building as many features have been retained in order not to lose the character of what is essentially a homely, spacious and relaxing house. Certainly, there may be uneven plaster-work and a well used patina around the house, so please don't expect sophistication! Most of our guests just love the house and have a relaxing holiday away from the stresses of modern life.

External

Outside there is ample off road parking and the Farm House has its own lawned area which is ideal for catching the afternoon sun. We advise guests to please not park in other owners allocated parking spaces. Garden furniture is available to make the most of this external space. Chairs are in the back porch and a table is kept in the garden shed.
Hallflat Farm welcomes well-behaved dogs; we charge £25 a week for each dog. Pet rules are below but we point out that some guests who prefer to have their pet with them in the sitting room may find this unsuitable. The area also has a wealth of walks suitable for dogs and most of the pubs in the area are dog friendly, including our local, the Bridge Inn.

Bookings

The Farm House bookings run from Friday to Friday and there is a no smoking policy. Prices are per week unless otherwise stated and include gas, electricity and bed linen but not towels. We can accommodate long weekends or mid-week breaks. Normally the farmhouse is let out for 8 guests, but sometimes with prior agreement we can take extra guests as there are two futons which can be made up as beds. For each additional person the charge is £20 per week/stay.

Walks

There are plenty of walks on public footpaths nearby, indeed a path crosses the garden and the field at the back of the house, this footpath goes to Santon. There are many walking books kept at the house for use by the guests.

Pet Rules
Please would pet owners adhere to the following:
In order to keep the house and garden at a high standard, and prevent causing a nuisance to other neighbours, we ask you to adhere to the following if you are bringing a pet:
House rules for pets
• Pets are not permitted on any furniture, ie sofas, beds etc even with covers applied, pets should remain in the ground floor area where there are hard floors (a pet gate is provided)
• Pets are not permitted to be left in the house or grounds unattended. There is a large garden at the farmhouse and your pet is welcome there, however, your pet should be kept on a lead in the communal areas (note there are four other homes on the farm) and certainly not be allowed to enter any other garden
• The interior and grounds of the farmhouse must be left in a clean undamaged condition, and we ask you ensure the gardens are checked thoroughly for dog mess, so that they are left clean for the next guests. Please ensure that you clear up after your pet and dispose on any waste, properly doubly wrapped, in the wheelie bin. All we ask is that you are meticulous in carrying out this duty, particularly as young children play in this garden area, and we trust you understand
• Pets must be clean and dry before entry to the house, we ask that you bring sufficient towels to dry and clean your pet before it enters the house even though it will be kept on the ground floor. There is a boot room and porch where dogs can be dried off
• Your pet must not cause any kind of nuisance to neighbours or be allowed to escape into the fields where there is livestock
• Your pet must be at least one year old at the time of your holiday

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If you have to cancel because of coronavirus you will get a full refund

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Contact the owner for the information about pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse Cottage Sleeps 8
Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse Cottage Sleeps 8

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8?

The closest beach to Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 is St. Bees Beach (16.7 km).

Does Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 have a pool?

No, this farm stay doesn't have a pool.

Is Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8?

No, Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.