About The Old Barn

The Old Barn is a spacious three-bedroom barn conversion sleeping six guests in the Lake District. Located two miles from Ambleside, this former coach house sits within landscaped gardens near Lake Windermere. The property forms part of a converted stable complex in Cumbria.

The area offers direct access to Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre just two minutes away on foot. Lake Windermere sits nearby with walking routes to Ambleside. A bus stop at the end of the road connects to local towns. The gated development provides secure parking for two cars.

Accommodation includes one king-size bedroom with ensuite shower room and two double bedrooms. The main bathroom serves the property alongside a ground floor cloakroom. The kitchen features a double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher and washer/dryer. A spacious lounge with dining area overlooks the gardens.

Windermere town centre (4.7 miles, 12 minutes) offers shops and restaurants. Ambleside (4.4 miles, 10 minutes) provides outdoor shops and cafes. Grasmere (8 miles, 18 minutes) features traditional tearooms. Brockhole hosts family activities and lake cruises.

The Old Barn suits families wanting easy access to Lake District walks with comfortable accommodation. The secure setting and proximity to Brockhole make this property ideal for exploring Windermere.

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Need To Know

✓Walking distance of national park visitors centre and lake windermere
✓Private parking for two plus visitor's space
✓Wi-fi
✓Double electric oven, gas hob
✓Dishwasher
✓Washer/dryer
✓Microwave
✓Fridge and freezer
✓Gas central heating
✓Bed linen and towels provided
✓Travel cot & highchair provided

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The Old Barn Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Old Barn 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.

Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Lake Windermere Cruises

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Ambleside Walking Route

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9AN

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA23 1PG

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 4.8 miles

LA22 9NG

Tesco Superstore Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1DX

Bus Stop Brockhole

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Village

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Village

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9BL

Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Lake Windermere Cruises

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1LJ

Wray Castle

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0JA

Ambleside Walking Route

Distance: 2 miles

LA22 9AN

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA23 1PG

Loughrigg Fell

Distance: 4.8 miles

LA22 9NG

Tesco Superstore Windermere

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9BS

Booths Windermere

Distance: 4.5 miles

LA23 1DX

Bus Stop Brockhole

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Village

Distance: 4.7 miles

LA23 1AF

Ambleside Village

Distance: 4.4 miles

LA22 9BL

Is The Old Barn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Old Barn provides a cot and highchair for young children. Toys are available in the lounge area. The gated development offers security for families. Brockhole National Park Visitor Centre sits two minutes away with adventure playgrounds, tree-top treks and lake activities. The spacious garden provides outdoor play space. Lake Windermere cruises operate from nearby piers.

For Couples

The Old Barn offers three bedrooms including a king-size room with ensuite shower for privacy. The spacious lounge provides comfortable seating overlooking landscaped gardens. Lake Windermere sits within walking distance for waterside strolls. Ambleside and Grasmere offer traditional tearooms and restaurants. The peaceful gated setting creates a quiet retreat whilst maintaining access to Lake District walks and attractions.

Pet Friendly

The Old Barn does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative Lake District accommodation that welcomes animals. Many properties in the Lakelovers collection do accept pets, so it's worth checking other options in the area for dog-friendly cottages.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Barn

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 4.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 9BU

The Crafty Baa

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Postcode: LA23 1AQ

Hooked Windermere

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Barn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, The Old Barn does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a private patio with furniture and access to landscaped gardens for outdoor relaxation.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at The Old Barn. The property operates a strict no-pets policy across all bookings.

How many people does The Old Barn sleep?

The property sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. One king-size room has an ensuite shower whilst two double bedrooms share the main bathroom.

What parking is available?

Private parking for two cars is provided directly outside the property. An additional visitor's space is available within the gated development.

Is the property suitable for young children?

Yes, the property provides a cot and highchair. Toys are available and the gated setting offers security for families with young children.

What kitchen facilities are included?

The kitchen has a double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, fridge and freezer. Basic cooking equipment and utensils are provided for self-catering.

How far is it from Ambleside?

Ambleside is 4.4 miles away, approximately 10 minutes by car. A bus stop at the end of the road provides public transport connections to the town.

What is provided for guests?

Bed linen and towels are included in your booking. Broadband WiFi is available throughout the property and gas central heating keeps the cottage warm year-round.

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The Old Barn Reviews

We stayed here with our young family and the cottage was perfect for us. Spacious and roomy and the toys there were an added bonus. Great location if you want to explore Windermere, Ambleside and surrounding areas. Only issue was lack of specific property information in the welcome folder. We had to phone up to find out WiFi password but easily sorted.

Lovely, spacious cottage. Excellent location for exploring the lakes. Within walking distance to Ambleside about 45 minutes leisurely walk and bus stop just at the end of the road for coming back! Needs a bit of a refresh internally but apart from that, clean, plenty of space and would recommend!

The property is in a fantastic location, great location for Ambleside and BownessonWindermere. Access to the cottage is gated which makes it very secure. Lovely gardens and grounds around the cottage. Really handy having 2 car parking spots right outside the property. All rooms inside the property were really large, much bigger than the description of the property and pictures made out. Such a great space for sharing with other family and friends. Great little additions in the house for little ones. The only very minor areas that require some attention would be mattresses are not very comfortable the stair gate for children was broken but usable but needs some repair work or replacing to ensure it is fully secure the children's little trike in the lounge was broken we did end up fixing it the towel rails in the bathrooms upstairs were very rusty some spot lights out in the kitchen childrens toys need a good clean These areas listed didn't impact on our stay but it would be really good if they could be rectified. We will definitely be returning to the property. Thank you

Upon our arrival the downstairs toilet was heard to be dribbling water continually and would not fill or flush unusable. waste discharge on bathroom sink was broken unusable. unwashed plates and cups found in cupboards. Difficulty in use of electric oven. TV broke down during stay Cottage felt tired attention to kitchen and plumbing required. Lakelovers customer care is a joke prepare to be ignored.

We enjoyed a lovely stay at this cottage recently. It was perfect for my 2 sisters and I to have a double room each. The lounge was very comfy and we enjoyed the kitchen and outside space. The items in the kitchen cupboards would benefit from being cleaned, which has also been mentioned on other previous reviews, but it was fine for us to wash what we needed.

Superb location and spacious accommodation. Tired decor and cleaning could be improved. Lots of grime around inside of window panes. Cobwebs and spiders in situ on arrival. Pans not clean and bottom oven not working. More trays for oven would help as two of party were coeliac and needed separate trays. Soap and shampoo holder in en suite coming away from wall so couldn't be used. Beds in two smaller rooms not comfortable for couples who slept there. Blackout curtains would improve sleeping. Despite these things we all enjoyed our stay.

Jeremy

This is a really lovely house Superb location, very safe environment, large rooms, close to bus stop and Brockhole for strolls and Lake cruises. Would recommend it and we would happily book again. Points for improvement the downstairs toilet sink had a disconnected plug mechanism making it unusable, there were many pan lids of all sizes but only three oversized pans. Bring your own DVDsCDs.

Andrew

We really enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful peaceful location and a really spacious house. We had a great week. It does, however, need some TLC to bring it up to the highest standard. There are a lot of things either missing, broken or just not working very well, which is a shame because it could be really fantastic. I'd be happy to provide a list should the owner be interested.

Dorothy

We were very pleased with the property. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. Luckily the weather was good so we could make full use of the lovely garden and outdoor space. It was so pretty, pleasant and peaceful. We had no negative issues and hope to return one day. Thank you

Nikita

We had a very enjoyable stay, with very clear directions to locate the barn and a simple checkin system. I approached the team with a query before our stay, which was dealt with promptly. The property is as advertised clean, spacious and generous proportions for a family of four. The location is excellent, a 10 minute drive from Ambleside and we had two parking spaces. A peaceful, calm location which I would highly recommend if you want a communal feel, with a small group of neighbours. My only points for improvement a simple welcome basket would have been appreciated, as the nearest Tesco is 15 mins away with limited parking, the front door doesnt have a blind or cover which was slightly unnerving as it is clear glass, and the beds whilst comfortable are very firm so perhaps the option for a mattress topper would have been a nice touch.

Andreas

Such a beautiful cottage and great location. We all had a fabulous time. The layout was spacious all rooms finished to a high spec and it was very clean. If we were to grumble about anything it would be the beds. We all struggled getting a good nights sleep.

The houses was spacious. Could do with a lot more in tensels in the Kitchen,Small saucepans,kitchen clock etc.The house was nice and warm.Could do with new comfortable beds.We had nice weather and the Old Barn was in easy reach to go every were.

We enjoyed our stay in the Old Barn, a spacious home for one week, equipped with everything you need. From here you have a perfect start to visit many places in the Lake District. Thank you, we really liked it.

Amanda

The cottage itself is clean, comfortable and was more spacious than expected. The kitchen could do with a few extra utensils and a decent set of saucepans. And 6 table mats. Ideally located for Windermere and access to the lakes. We had a lovely stay. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Location of the property is superb. Having Brockhole within a 5 minute walk allows you so many opportunities of exploring the lakes and entertaining the family. Lovely peaceful stay with a very spacious accommodation. Mattresses could all do with being replaced. Mattress springs were found to be noisy. Staining from water penetration on living room ceiling and peeling paint within en suite would be rectified. Would return as property has a lovely seating area and access to a decent sleep sized communal garden which is ideal for children.

Robert

Very clean comfortable property in great location with ample parking and ... Very clean comfortable property in great location with ample parking and spacious interior Kitchen utensils urgently need updating as some pans not fit for purpose especially at the price we paid

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Barn. It is ideally situated on Windermere with easy access to the lake and nearby attractions. The house is set among a small group of other holiday lets making it feel secure, with plenty of parking and is afforded lovely views of the surrounding area. Well appointed facilities inside with huge sofas in the living room and well stocked kitchen. The bedrooms are comfy and the whole house has a light, airy feel to it. It's a real home from home. I can't really think of any negatives except a note that the mattress for the travel cot is very old, stained and torn so unsafe to use, but luckily we had brought our own anyway. I would most definitely return again.

We had previously stayed at The Old Barn and were disappointed with the overall cleanliness and facilities although the amount of space was great there were a lot of things that needed repainting, cleaning & replacing, this aside we decided to rebook. On arrival we were greeted with a warm and welcoming accommodation that had been updated, cleaned with new sofas and curtains. We were blown away and the experience was amazing and worth every penny. It was great to see the updated Barn and we would 100 book again. The only issue was the freezer needs defrosting which was passed onto the agent so I am sure that will be sorted and the cooker had been turned off. If you don't reset the clock the oven doesn't work, thanks for the challenge and we had a great week.

A clean, spacious accommodation in a fabulous location. This property could be truly fabulous if the owners took care of the small details. However, the previous critics were rather harsh in my view although somewhat understandable as if you pay premium prices, you expect the details to be premium standard too. But they did not spoil or detract from the fabulousness in any way. Recommend.

The property is situated in a fantastic location, with easy access to beautiful walks to Ambleside and trout beck. To property also benefits from easy access to brockhole which contains amazing activities for kids and the pier for ferry rides to Ambleside,Wray castle and Windermere. The property is generously proportioned and the kitchen was sufficiently equipped to accommodate home cooking. The disappointing attributes were the state Of condition of the facilities inside the property which were as follows freezer was heavily iced up rendering it unusable it needs a good defrost, the ensuite shower was blocked up meaning all the shower water collected in the shower tray, the sofas in the living room need replacing as other reviewers have mentioned and the kitchen is short of glasses. Despite these minor agrievences we had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend.

The cottage was so spacious and well appointed. We lacked for nothing. Being able to access the outdoor centre and the lake without having to drive was perfect. Wed love to return soon.

Kenneth

Initial Location reference is misleading, felt somewhat conned on arrival. property showing signs of use and requires a clean up. curtains in lounge hanging of hooks and require attention both sofas in the lounge are well past their sell by date and require replacement chipped glasses found on arrival, cups required cleaning. overall we enjoyed our stay at this property and if the above was addressed would consider staying again

The Old Barn was a brilliant place to stay and we shall consider staying again in the future. The cottage was well equipped and very spacious.

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The Old Barn, Ambleside

About The Old Barn

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

The Old Barn Attractions & Days Out

Is The Old Barn Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

The Crafty Baa

Hooked Windermere

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Old Barn Reviews