Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8

Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8

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Hallflat Farm with Whin Rigg backdrop, farmhouse on left.
Classic Wasdale, Britain's favourite view
Views to Whin Rigg and Great Gable
Farmhouse Kitchen and Fireplace
The Kitchen

Overview of Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Santon Bridge, Cumbria, ENG
  • Popular LocationRavenglass & Eskdale Railway8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuncaster Castle10 min drive
  • Popular LocationScafell Pike24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

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

Property manager

Tony Sartorius (Manager)

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Contact the owner for the information about pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you have to cancel because of coronavirus you will get a full refund

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmrook

Located in Holmrook, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. Eskdale Mill and Muncaster Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Scafell Pike and Longland Lake Country Park. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - 8 min drive
  • Muncaster Castle - 10 min drive
  • Wasdale - 13 min drive
  • Wast Water - 14 min drive
  • Scafell Pike - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ravenglass for Eskdale Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bridge Inn Eskdale - 3 min walk
  • King George IV Inn - 6 min drive
  • Brown Cow Inn - 11 min drive
  • The Lion & Lamb - 5 min drive
  • Mawsons cafe - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Family Friendly Farmhouse cottage - sleeps 8 located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Eskdale Mill, Wasdale, and Wast Water. Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and Muncaster Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.6/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Staff & service

5/5

Amenities

5/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Eco-friendliness

4.8/5

Check-in

4.9/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.7/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cumbria
Wonderful property very spacious Beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Nitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely cottage style property, with all the amenities, cozy, kitchen was very well equipped, log burner in the kitchen & living room, en-suite bathrooms, lovely views from all round, quiet & peaceful, all round a wonderful experience, I would given 5 stars
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

5/5 Excellent

Thilini K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage,,lovely scenery
This cottage was a really nice and full of character . Loved the loft conversion. Kids loved the cottage as 3 floors and attached bathroom was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

5/5 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a good location
The farmhouse is well set up and in a great location. The lounge is brilliant for having a group sit round and chat. Recommend the pub, a 5 Mon walk down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/5 Good

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house full of character
I stayed here just me and one of my dogs for a few nights for a working holiday - Big house just for one, but just the kind of place I wanted - Quiet, log burner, dog allowed, pub in walking distance... Full of features and plenty of comfort whilst retaining the original farm house feel. With having a dog with me, I would have preferred the garden to have been fully secure, but this wasn't too much of a big issue with just taking one dog. I was also a bit upset on arrival reading that dogs were only allowed on the ground floor, which ruled out my dog being allowed into the living room and this information was NOT provided prior to arrival - The information regarding dogs stated to agree to the rules in the guest information which is read on arrival and this was the first I knew that my dog would be restricted to the kitchen and dining room. I understand them not being allowed on sofas, but not at all being allowed in the living room was a bit of a shock. As a result I barely used the living room as I wasn't going to leave my dog alone downstairs for three nights and so I spent the majority of my stay just in the kitchen. As I usually have my partner and four dogs in total when I go away, I would not return here for this reason if I was to be coming away for a leisure holiday with dogs, but objectively if I was having a trip and it was just me, or my partner and me, then I would happily stay again. I don't want to make it sound like a bad place, as it was REALLY NICE and comfortable and had everything you could need staying away from home, I just don't think it is really set up properly to be properly classed as a "dog friendly" holiday home given the charge per dog and the situation with where in the property they can go. Some other points to note - Local pub a short walk from the house was lovely and had a nice ,meal there once night (dog friendly too). The owner Tony was very helpful and talked me through my arrival etc before hand and also checked that I had arrived OK and gained access. There are lots of notes all around the house with instructions on how to work things. Everything was functional and the bed I used was very comfy. There were some logs for the fires available when I got there, but then also large bags available to buy out the shed with an honesty pot - This was useful as it meant I wasn't having to go to places and lug logs about. Overall it is lovely place to stay, just not really with dogs with current rules.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tony Sartorius (Manager)

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Why they chose this property

The farmhouse provides comfortable roomy accommodation in the beautiful Wasdale Valley. Only a short walk away is The Bridge Inn, there are views of Great Gable and Scafell Pike and other mountains of the Western Lakes are nearby. The Eskdale Valley is only a short drive away.
The beach at Drigg offers beautiful sand dunes and there is a wealth of other attractions such as Muncaster Castle and the Lal Ratty railway. Short breaks are available November to March, excluding Christmas and New Year, and on a last minute basis from April to October. We can also offer 2 or 3 bedroom occupancy at lower rates.

What makes this property unique

The property is spacious and retains the traditional features of a lakeland farmhouse with a roomy kitchen as well as a large dining room, perfect for winding down after energetic walks on the fells. This area has England's deepest lake, Wastwater, England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, and the Bridge Inn nearby hosts the 'World's Biggest Liar Competition' each autumn. Remember it is homely and comfortable, it is not a modernised building.

Languages:

English
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