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  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms

Set in Penrith, in a historic building, 3.7 km from Askham Hall, Widewath Barn is a holiday home with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a private entrance at the holiday home for the convenience of those who stay. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home provides guests with a terrace, inner courtyard views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the holiday home, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Penrith, like cycling and hiking. Derwentwater is 38 km from Widewath Barn, while World of Beatrix Potter is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 105 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Penrith
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  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous apartment in a lovely part of the Lakes. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and couldn't have done more. Facilities were clean and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property is a good size for two people who need somewhere to stay of a few nights. The rooms are modern, tidy and comfortably warm with a parking space out front. There are numerous places to eat and the property is within easy travel to...
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Widewath Barn is a lovely spacious cottage with a well equipped kitchen. It is in a very quiet but convenient location. All the places we visited were no more than 20 minutes drive away. Alice and George were great hosts.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Widewath Swaledale tup!!

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Host review score

Widewath Swaledale tup!!
Stay in one of our beautifully restored Barns at the heart of our farm. Widewath Farm is a traditional upland hill. The Barns are Grade II Iisted and have been sympathetically restored to retain original features. WIDEWATH BARN is a small sole occupancy self catering unit sleeping 2 - 4 people. The bedroom has bunk beds and a double bed. The restored stable stall provides a privacy screen in the bedroom. Relax around the large pine farmhouse table in the living/dining room. Retire into a secluded space, the 'snug,' to pour over maps and plan routes for the following day's activity. Venture up stone steps to CRUISE. Our newly converted one bedroom cottage with lime plastered wiggly walls, handcrafted oak doors and stairs, hand forged latches and handles. Panoramic views from the door extend across the orchard to the fells. Both properties have fully equipped kitchens and shower rooms. A wood pellet boiler provides hot water and heating, keeping the properties toasty warm. There is covered space outdoors to store dirty boots/wet jackets, bikes , undertake a spot of bike maintenance or a game of table tennis!
There's evidence of occupation here from the 1500s! The place is steeped in history with an old packhorse lane leading down to pack horse bridges, past a ruined farm steading and out onto the fell towards Widewath Mill. We farm a hefted flock of native hardy Swaledales on the surrounding heather clad fells of Askham & Helton and Bampton commons. There's also ponies, two busy terriers, farm collies and free range hens producing lovely eggs!! We love being outdoors and enjoying this amazing Lake District landscape.
Widewath Farm is set in a secluded location with panoramic views across the Lowther Valley and beyond. It is only 15 minutes from the M6 and the market town of Penrith. The picturesque villages of Askham and Bampton are within 2 miles with a selection of pubs, village shops and even a heated outdoor swimming pool! The Farm is situated in the quieter eastern area of Lake District. Ideal location to use boots (trainers) or bike (mountain or road) and take off from the doorstep into high fells or drop down into the quiet network of roads, footpaths and bridleways in the Eden Valley. Bag a Wainwright!! Visit outstanding local attractions like Lowther Castle and Gardens or while away a warm afternoon in the nearby villages of Askham and Bampton. Indulge in afternoon tea and cakes, woodfired pizzas or both! Visit RSPB's Haweswater estate, walk over to Pooley Bridge at Lake Ullswater and take the steamer across to Glenridding or the National Trust Aira Force waterfalls, For families, take a 'Tale trail'. Tale Trails are local 1-2 hour family walks based around a fun story and a hand drawn map for kids. Look out for the Marsh Kelpie of Askham Fell.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Widewath Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Widewath Barn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Widewath Barn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Widewath Barn

  • Widewath Barn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Table tennis
    • Horse riding

  • Check-in at Widewath Barn is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Widewath Barn (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Widewath Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Widewath Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Widewath Barn is 5.6 miles from the centre of Penrith. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Widewath Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Widewath Barn on this page.