About Ghyll Bank Cow Shed

Ghyll Bank Cow Shed is a beautifully converted barn near Staveley in the Lake District National Park. This countryside retreat sleeps six guests and offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding fells. The property sits within the Ghyll Bank Fell Retreats development and provides a peaceful base for exploring Cumbria.

The area around Staveley offers excellent walking routes straight from the door. Kentmere Valley lies nearby. The village itself has independent shops and traditional pubs. You're 1.5 miles from Staveley and five miles from both Windermere and Kendal.

The accommodation features three bedrooms sleeping six people. The ground floor double has an adjacent bathroom with bath and overhead shower. Upstairs you'll find a super king-size double (zip/link, converts to twin) and a twin room (zip/link, converts to super king-size). Two additional shower rooms mean three bathrooms total. The kitchen includes a dining area with electric oven, microwave and dishwasher. Underfloor heating warms the ground floor.

Lake Windermere (5 miles, 15 minutes) offers watersports and boat trips. Staveley Mill Yard (1.5 miles, 5 minutes) houses craft workshops and cafes. Kentmere Valley (3 miles, 10 minutes) provides stunning fell walks. Kendal Castle (5 miles, 15 minutes) sits above the historic market town.

Ghyll Bank Cow Shed suits families and groups wanting space and flexibility. The three bathrooms prevent morning queues. One well-behaved dog is welcome.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating with ground floor underfloor heating
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, tv with freeview, dvd
✓High speed, super fast broadband
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair on request
✓Ample off road parking
✓Front terrace with furniture and bbq
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 1.5 miles
✓Note: no fireworks due to the proximity of animals
✓Note: three steps from kitchen to sitting room, and one step down into the kitchen and bathroom
✓Note: if you wish to charge your electric vehicle at the property, please consult with the owner
✓Please note: the property accepts a minimum of 3 nights stay

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Ghyll Bank Cow Shed Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Ghyll Bank Cow Shed during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Orrest Head

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Kendal Castle

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LA9 7DJ

Levens Hall

Distance: 11.3 miles (18 min drive)

LA8 0PD

Brunt Knott

Distance: 0.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA8 9QX

Dales Way

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

Reston Scar

Distance: 2.4 miles (7 min drive)

LA8 9PT

Staveley Antiques

Distance: 1.8 miles (6 min drive)

LA8 9LU

Farm Shop & Butchers

Distance: 3.2 miles (8 min drive)

LA8 9QF

Booths

Distance: 5.4 miles (12 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Staveley Station

Distance: 2 miles (6 min drive)

LA8 9NG

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 6.4 miles (14 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 6.9 miles (16 min drive)

LA23 3DS

Orrest Head

Distance: 5.8 miles (15 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Kendal Castle

Distance: 7.2 miles (16 min drive)

LA9 7DJ

Levens Hall

Distance: 11.3 miles (18 min drive)

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Brunt Knott

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Dales Way

Distance: 2.4 miles (5 min drive)

Reston Scar

Distance: 2.4 miles (7 min drive)

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Staveley Antiques

Distance: 1.8 miles (6 min drive)

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Farm Shop & Butchers

Distance: 3.2 miles (8 min drive)

LA8 9QF

Booths

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Staveley Station

Distance: 2 miles (6 min drive)

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Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 6.4 miles (14 min drive)

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Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 6.9 miles (16 min drive)

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Is Ghyll Bank Cow Shed Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children can explore the countryside directly from the cottage door with safe walking routes nearby. The property provides a cot and highchair for younger guests. Three bathrooms mean less waiting during busy family mornings. The spacious kitchen and dining area gives families room to spread out. Sheep often graze near the windows providing entertainment. Lake Windermere sits five miles away offering boat trips and watersports.

For Couples

Couples enjoy panoramic fell views from the front terrace with furniture and BBQ for outdoor dining. The peaceful rural setting provides complete tranquillity away from busy tourist areas. The super king-size bedroom with ensuite shower room offers comfort and privacy. Underfloor heating keeps the ground floor warm during winter breaks. Staveley village pubs sit 1.5 miles away for romantic dinners. Walking routes from the door lead into spectacular Kentmere Valley.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Ghyll Bank Cow Shed. Dogs must stay on leads near the cottage because sheep graze in surrounding fields. The rural location offers excellent walking opportunities straight from the door into Kentmere Valley. The front terrace provides outdoor space for dogs to relax. Staveley village sits 1.5 miles away with dog-friendly pubs. The property has hard floors in kitchen areas for easy cleaning.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ghyll Bank Cow Shed

The Eagle & Child Inn

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 9LP

Wilf's Cafe at Staveley Mill Yard

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 9LR

The Watermill Inn & Brewery

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA9 6NY

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ghyll Bank Cow Shed

Does Ghyll Bank Cow Shed have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on comfortable indoor accommodation with three bathrooms and outdoor terrace space with fell views.

Is Ghyll Bank Cow Shed pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at this property. Dogs must be kept on a lead near the cottage due to sheep grazing in adjacent fields.

How many people does Ghyll Bank Cow Shed sleep?

The cottage sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. These include one ground floor double, one super king-size zip/link double and one twin room that converts to a super king-size.

What are the bathroom facilities like?

The property has three bathrooms total. The ground floor bathroom has a bath with shower over, plus two upstairs shower rooms with modern fittings throughout.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, ample off-road parking is available at Ghyll Bank Cow Shed. Multiple vehicles can park safely on site without needing street parking.

What heating system does the cottage have?

The property uses oil central heating throughout. The ground floor benefits from underfloor heating for extra warmth during cooler months.

Can the bed configurations be changed?

Yes, two bedrooms feature zip and link beds. The super king-size double converts to a twin and the twin converts to a super king-size on request.

How far is Ghyll Bank Cow Shed from Windermere?

The cottage is five miles from Windermere, approximately 15 minutes by car. Staveley village with shops and pubs is just 1.5 miles away.

Ghyll Bank Cow Shed Reviews

We had an enjoyable time. It was clean and comfortable and with a lovely view over the countryside.

A lovely, spotlessly clean, well spaced family sized accommodation with sweeping views over the nearby fells perfect for a relaxing break. A suggestion could be that hand soap in the bathrooms is provided and maybe a pint of milk. Id highly recommend this accommodation as not only is it well appointed and spotless, its well placed to access Windermere and the local village of Staveley

Lovely cottage, great views across the valley.

Angela

The picture of the cottage is deceiving. It is actually split into 3 seperate apartments. The back area is shared. There is a fantastic view to look at. We booked one of the end apartments. When we arrived the key safe didn't open so we had to contact the owners and wait for them to arrive back. They do live in a house next to the property but were out. They were very nice courteous people. We had 3 big bathrooms which were very roomy and clean, some missing a toilet brush, no hand soap in any or in the kitchen. Towels were good quality. The house overall was a nice area but could have done with a good dust, general clean. There were cobwebs in many areas. The kitchen was not very clean, cutlery drawer full of crumbs, cups had been put back in the cupboard without being cleaned. The previous occupants had obviously been very rude but this should have been checked with the cleaning service. I felt like I had to give all potscutlery a clean in the dishwasher before use! The carpets, sofa and dining chairs look like they need a good clean too. Overall the location is great for exploring the lakes and walking in the local area but the cleanliness of the property let the holiday down.

From the moment we walked through the door, we felt at home. The Cowbarn was clean and tidy set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views. It was out in the wilds but close enough to Staverley to make it comfortable, even if you are walking. There were six of us who stayed and there was plenty of room and the amenities were more than sufficient allowing hot water in all showers and the kitchen, even at peak times. What a great base for a great holiday

Lovely cottage giving us the peace and quiet we were looking for. Everything we needed was provided. Wonderful views

Very nice location. Accommodation really good. Close to Windermere town. Happy to return and explore more.

Lovely stay yet again for our party of 3 couples. Cottage is very good and view brilliant.

Barry John

Excellent service & would definitely book again ,great location 10 mins drive to ... Excellent service & would definitely book again ,great location 10 mins drive to Windermere & Staveley village has everything shops bars chippy bakers etc ,,,

Excellent property and Host! !

Third time staying at Ghyll Bank Cow Shed over New Year. Cottage is still good, in a wonderful position, with walks from the front door and fabulous views. Unfortunately holiday was spoilt a bit by very wet weather and the 2 other couples due to join us were unable to do so.

Excellent accommodation and comfort. Listing did not give the impression that there were stairs. Certain things were missing e.g waste paper baskets in lounge and bedrooms. There was no trays for carrying drinks or food down to dining area. Nonslip mats in the upstairs bathrooms would be a good addition. Difficult single track road to and from the property.

Philip

This was a fantastic trip which we intend to return to one day. The property was a beautiful comfortable barn conversion carried out to a high degree. Rustic enough to be authentic, modern enough to offer a subtle luxury. The downstairs bedroom was a bonus for my partially disabled wife. The only observation I would have was the upstairs toilets dont flush very well. The views were breathtaking, the walking was as good as advertised.

This is a fantastic cottage newly converted semidetached barn conversion. It was perfect for us as we were grandparents staying with our adult children and 2 small grandchildren. The space was ideal for family with children and had 3 bathrooms and 3 comfortable bedrooms. The outdoor space had exceptional views and an area to enjoy them! There are suggestions for walks leaving from the cottage. The village of Staveley was charming and had a number of eateries, a brand new park for the kids, a brewery and the best gelato we have ever eater at Kimis. It was peaceful with no urban light pollution making it perfect for star gazing. We also enjoyed watching shearing activity at the working sheep farm next door. Activities in the Lakes are within east reach and there are plenty of pamphlets at the property with suggestions of things to do in sunny and inclement weather. Thank you to the owners who checked on us to ensure we had everything we needed! Thank you also for fitting us in at short notice when our camping experience with a 3 and a 1 year old went awry in the very wet weather!!!

Rachel

I had a wonderful seven week stay at the Cowshed with my cat. The views were fabulous and the cottage itself very comfortable. Donald and Sylvia were wonderful landlords, coming regularly and keeping the communal areas in good condition and mending things when necessary. We always had a chat and I will miss the property and them. A few minor things which I hope is constructive it would be useful to have salt and pepper, and perhaps some oil, tea and coffee bags available for use on arrival. Some new kitchen knives and a new large frying pan the existing have largely lost their nonstick wouldn't go amiss. Some clearly labelled recycling facilities too. Thank you!

Fabulous property in a stunning location. The 3 bathrooms is a great bonus for when you are busy getting ready of a morning. Would love to return in the future. Thank you for a Wonderful stay.

We enjoyed the stay. The views were relaxing and the sheep came right upto the window. The underfloor heating worked well and we were never cold. Bed was very comfy. This is a terrace of 3 cottages so you will meet your neighbours. Sufficient kitchenware, though a bit used, bowed pans and patchy frying pans. I do begrudge bringing our own soap, but that seems to be a thing these days. As said in other reviews you have to flush twice It was excellent value for money compared with what else was available. Its a modern conversion and its only the personal touches which are niggles.

What a wonderful place, the views are never going to be forgotten. The property is so very well kept and the owners were so helpful, on behalf of my whole family and the dog,Thank you very much for helping to make this a holiday to remember, and as we visit the area annually we may return here. John & Pat

Lovely cottage and amazing location. Was great to meet the owner who warned us of a road closure. Would definitely recommend.

Very well equipped cottage with great views. Dogs must be kept on lead near cottage due to proximity of sheep.

Sharin

Thank you for the lovely stay. Everything was well thought of. We would love to visit again.

Nikita

Really nice and cosy place to stay and the location was great for getting around the Lake District, only 10mins to Windermere. Cottage was as described, great wifi and plenty of facilities. Only minor issue was that the underfloor heating was almost too warm! Especially in the bathrooms. But probably just us not managing to figure out the controls! Overall a great place to stay.

Barbara

Very comfortable home . Helpful people running it .Recommend it as a lovely place to stay

Very comfortable cottage. WiFi was excellent.

Lovely cottage, amazing location, breathtaking views

Barbara

The view was wonderful. Everywhere we went, we felt welcomed and safe. The shops, public houses and National Trust properties were well organised with regard to COVID. As expected the WiFi was temperamental.

Rosemary

Overall we found this barn conversion an excellent holiday Home and location and a lot of thought had been put into making it home from home. The views were also spectacular. A really great base. However We understood the rooms were en suite but in fact We had to go out of bedroom door for facilities. I needed therefore to have taken a dressing gown. We all had our own bathroom which is why I chose the property they just werent en suite. so why say they were? Also we thought were just 3 lets on site. But once there found another 2!!! One of which held up to 18!! Luckily for us the party had cancelled but yet again Sykes were found to be economical with the truth. The photos showed no indication of the other 2 houses. The Planned peaceful holiday could have been a disaster but thanks to rule of 6 it wasnt. 37 on site plus The extra vehicles is quite different to 17. Please Just be honest Sykes with your descriptions.

Suzanne

We enjoyed a lovely week at Ghyll Bank. The Cow Shed was in a beautiful location, with stunning views and ideally situated for days out in The Lake District. The cottage was well equipped and perfect for our needs.

An extremely comfortable and well appointed cottage. The views are spectacular, very quiet location and within easy distance of the lovely village of Staveley. We would definitely return again.

Susanne

We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the cottage. Wonderful views, close proximity to lake Windermere and lots of walking options made this the perfect place to stay with two teenagers and a dog.

Lovely cottage in beautiful location with excellent panoramic view of the hills

Loved our holiday break. Totally suitable for 6 people and a dog. Sofa could have done with a clean but maybe that is the standard of accommodation with dogs. First time taken dog on holiday We have previously rented accommodation with Kate and Toms, with this company there is a welcome package in the kitchen. This would have been much appreciated in this cottage as it was a drive to the shops. Just a few sachets of coffee couple of tea bags and milk would have been welcome. Maybe this could be added to the accommodation it would only cost the owners a few pounds

Tracey

Amazing, as always. See you again next year.

Adrian

Disappointed to have to leave for home the day before our last day due electricity outage

Very rural location but that made it better, views great, but dont expect to walk to a pub, but still well located to get around the lakes. Only downside Wifi a little hit and miss! Spec of property was good. Would recommend..

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