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Bracken Barn

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented barn conversion with luxurious touches
  • Situated in a picturesque hamlet close to the bustling Kirkby Lonsdale
  • Far reaching views across the countryside with walks from the door
Property code: SZ093

This is a charming barn conversion, located in the peaceful hamlet of Low Biggins near Kirkby Lonsdale. Inside, you'll find wonderful accommodation for up to four people. The open plan living/dining/kitchen area is a fantastic social space, complete with cosy wood burner. Also on the ground floor is the first of the two bedrooms, a king-size which has its own en-suite shower room, whilst the super-king-size room is upstairs on the first floor along with the bathroom. As well as having plenty of off-road parking, the cottage also has a delightful patio garden.

Enjoying a peaceful rural setting but only a 10-minute walk or short drive away from bustling Kirkby Lonsdale, you've really got the best of both worlds here. There are plenty of local footpaths on offer and the quieter country roads in the area are a popular choice with cyclists. With the Yorkshire Dales on your doorstep, there's plenty to see and do, including plenty of fantastic walking opportunities. Head to nearby Ingleton where you can enjoy the popular Waterfalls Trail or visit the stunning White Scar Caves.

The pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale has a great choice of eateries as well as quirky independent shops, perfect for indulging in a spot of retail therapy. Visit the famous Devil's Bridge at the eastern end of the town; a scheduled ancient monument, this impressive three-arched bridge is now a popular meeting point and a great spot to enjoy a picnic lunch. Be sure to check out Ruskin's View over the River Lune too, you'll soon see why the poet dubbed this one of the loveliest views in England. Access into the heart of the South Lakes is easy too, with bustling Bowness and Windermere a scenic 30-minute drive away.

The front door leads straight into the open plan living/dining/kitchen area. There is a dining table for four and the kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and inductions hob, microwave, four-slice toaster and kettle. There's also a dishwasher, so there'll be no need to fight over who to do the washing up, as well as useful washing machine. The sofas are positioned around the wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings in in front of the fire. There's also a TV for entertainment, or sit back and relax with a good book. French windows look out from the living area over the open countryside beyond - the uninterrupted views are truly magnificent.

Also on the ground floor is the first of the cottage's two bedrooms. Accessed off the kitchen area is the first bedroom. The king-size bed in here is perfect for indulging in a long lie in - you are on holiday after all! There's also a chest of drawers and a useful clothes rail with extra drawers underneath for storage. Sliding doors lead to the en-suite shower room with WC, wash basin and a large, modern walk-in shower, perfect for a refreshing shower after a day out exploring.

The open stairs lead up to the first floor where you'll find the to the second bedroom and bathroom. Another beautiful room with a king-size bed and lovely views over the surrounding countryside, you're sure to feel instantly relaxed in here. The double built-in wardrobe provides plenty of storage and there's also a handy chest of drawers too. The bathroom on the first floor has a WC, wash basin, fantastic free-standing bath and separate shower so all tastes are catered for here, whether you prefer a quick shower or a relaxing soak in the tub.

As well as having plenty of off-road parking, the cottage also has a delightful patio garden. Accessed through the French doors off the living area and with garden furniture, the patio is a lovely spot for a morning cuppa or an evening aperitif.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 super-king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC (both bathrooms have a heated towel rail with an additional electric override function so can be used in Summer)
  • Electric oven and induction hob, built in fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Wood burner
  • Underfloor heating throughout downstairs and, upstairs bathroom
  • Heating provided by air sourced heat pump (upstairs bedroom is radiator only)
  • TV
  • Partially enclosed garden with patio
  • Private off-road parking - access to the property is down a short farm lane
  • Pub in Kirkby Lonsdale 0.5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Louisa 29th November 2024

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Reviewed by Kerry 25th October 2024

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Perfect holiday cottage. Well equipped and comfortable. Excellent location

Reviewed by Melanie 13th September 2024

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Very clean and comfortable . A good holiday cottage.

Reviewed by Sally 6th September 2024

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Wonderful stay at a home from home property. Its about a 10 mins comfortable walk into Kirkby Lonsdale with a Booths just down the road for lovely food if you want to eat back at Bracken Barn. The property is so quiet at night and the dark skies are amazing. We would highly recommend Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery if craft beer is your thing and their pizRead morezas are also very good. Ingleton Falls provides an interesting walk and also walking alongside the River Lune. Stunning scenery all round. Hide

Reviewed by Keith 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Elise 2nd August 2024

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Bracken Barn is a gem of a place! Beautifully restored with lots of creative touches and a very comfortable bed, it is a wonderful space to relax in and has a lovely outdoor area to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Nearby Kirkby Lonsdale is a great town to wander around and the walk to Devils Bridge with an ice cream is recommended!. We had a wondeRead morerful holiday. Many thanks to Johanna and Simon for creating such a special place. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 26th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting just outside of town. One of the nicest rental properties we have stayed in and I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Mark 7th June 2024

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Third visit which says it all really. Absolutely top quality in all senses. Stayed in numerous cottages in UK in recent years but you'd be hard pressed to better this one. The location is ideal for trips into the Lakes or the Yorkshire Dales .

Reviewed by Karen 10th May 2024

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Bracken Barn is stunning & in a beautiful setting. Everything has been well thought out & decorated to a high standard. The barn is in a very peaceful location but only a 10 minute walk to Booths Supermarket where you can buy everything you need. The barn is in a good location for visiting both The Lakes & Yorkshire Dales.A visit to the GingerbreadRead more shop in Grassmere is a must! We very much appreciated the lemon drizzle cake, wine & milk on arrival. Thank you Johanna & Simon Hide

Reviewed by Mary 22nd March 2024

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Beautiful, well equipped and perfectly set up cottage in a lovely location. Comfortable beds, excellent showers and everything you need for a luxury home from home. Downstairs bedroom with en-suite was a super private space for our travelling companion and the upstairs configuration meant we had our own space too. Wood burner was super for those coRead morelder nights and it was extra special to see the lambs playing outside. Kirkby Lonsdale a super village with shops, restaurants and walks aplenty. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 15th March 2024

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It has been a delight to stay in Bracken Barn! It has indeed been a labour of love and delivers 100 percent on your promise of a luxury and relaxing bolthole! We have so enjoyed our stay appreciating your flair and creativity to create such a wonderful spot1 Thanks for all the nice touches which contributed to a perfect holiday.

Reviewed by Linda 8th March 2024

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Third time at the fabulous Bracken Barn. Everything as always was just perfect.

Reviewed by Ian 23rd February 2024

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Fabulous accommodation, beautiful views and lovely touch to have milk in the fridge and delicious home made cake plus a bottle of wine. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lee 9th February 2024

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Reviewed by Beverley 22nd December 2023

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Bracken Barn is a beautifully presented cottage. The decor and furnishings are all to a very high standard and the kitchen is fully equipped to cook anything from beans on toast to a full roast dinner. The location is perfect for walking into town or across the hills with easy access to the Lakes. Hairdryers provided in both bedrooms, excellent WiFRead morei, water pressure and heating with plenty of logs provided for the fire if needed. I would not hesitate to book this cottage again. Hide

Reviewed by Harry 25th October 2023

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This was an excellent cottage: cosy, clean and well-equipped. Anyone looking to self-cater should know that the kitchen is v well equipped with almost anything (pots, pans, trays, utensils etc) you would need to follow recipes / cook up a storm. After long days walking in the Dales, the woodburner helps create a warm and cosy atmosphere. Beds are aRead more great size and comfortable and the bathrooms are top-notch (showers are brilliant). Thank you to Johanna as well for the nice welcome touches. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 13th October 2023

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Bracken Barn is an absolutely perfect place to stay. The location is very peaceful and the quality and comfort of the accommodation is second to none. The owners have gone above and beyond to provide guests with everything they could possibly want for a wonderful stay. This was our second visit and we highly recommend this holiday home.

Reviewed by Tracey 8th September 2023

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As above, but you can leave out the flies bit as I wouldnt have mentioned it on an open review.

Reviewed by Alan 1st September 2023

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The barn ticks all the boxes: spotlessly clean, quality fittings, friendly owners, peaceful location. Just about perfect. Some nice things to do: The walk down the radical steps (steep) leads to the river and devils bridge and beyond You can easily spend a day wandering around the quaint streets remembering to have an ice cream at the milking parloRead moreur! White scar caves, awesome but you WILL need the hard hats provided The Thursday market is small but has interesting range of stalls. Hide

Reviewed by Joanne 25th August 2023

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Highly recommend Bracken Barn

Reviewed by Anna 18th August 2023

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We can't recommend Bracken Barn highly enough. A beautifully renovated barn, well equipped, spotlessly clean and in the perfect location for exploring the lakes and dales. Our children were made so welcome by the owner Simon who showed them the sheep and never tired of my sons endless questions! We had an amazing holiday and cannot wait to return!

Reviewed by David 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Varsha 4th August 2023

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Excellent stay. Very comfortable and felt like a home away from home. Location is also very convenient. The owners have really thought about everything when designing the cottage. Place was really clean and well organised. My kids (ages 4 and 7) really enjoyed staying there as well and would refer to it as the cottage. Its beautiful to wake up in tRead morehe mornings with so much greenery and the animals all around. All in all, I would highly recommend staying here. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 28th July 2023

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We had a wonderful holiday with friends. The cottage is like home from home in a stunning location. It is well equipped and very comfortable. The decor is beautiful with an attention to detail. We would visit again. The location was perfect to visit many attractions.

Reviewed by Judith 14th July 2023

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Bracken barn is an exceptional accommodation in a tranquil yet close to Kirby Lonsdale location. Very well equipped making it extremely comfortable. Delicious lemon drizzle cake and Shiraz wine for a very welcome arrival were much appreciated as were The Bath House toiletries. Beautiful furniture and decoration. Absolute perfection.

Reviewed by Michelle 7th July 2023

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Bracken Barn was very clean, well equipped and in an amazing location. The peace and quiet was such a beautiful gift as well. Loved the sheep and bunnies, especially the black one! Perfect for The Lakes, North Yorkshire and Lancashire. Highlights - Ingleton Waterfall Trail and walking around Grasmere Lake, stunning scenery! Simon and Johanna the peRead morerfect hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 30th June 2023

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Bracken Barn is furnished and fitted to a high quality. It is bright with both great indoor and outdoor space for 4 people and views of the countryside. It is in a fantastic location for quick and easy access to Kirkby Lonsdale, and the wider Cumbria, Lakes and Yorkshire Dales area. We and our friends from Belgium would definitely consider returninRead moreg. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 16th June 2023

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Impressive barn conversion with outstanding views but located within easy walking distance of Kirkby Lonsdale. Both the building and contents of excellent quality, everything you need for a cosy relaxing holiday.

Reviewed by Tim 9th June 2023

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Everything about this cottage was top quality and it was all so beautifully presented. Really appreciated the owners providing us with an extra set of bedding when a second set of friends came to join us for the second half of the week.

Reviewed by Liz 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 19th May 2023

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A lovely warm and welcoming rural hideaway. Comfortable and very well equipped, tucked away in a quiet location with views to the fells. Access to good walks from the doorstep and an easy short walk to Kirkby Lonsdale and its numerous shops and eateries.

Reviewed by Anita 5th May 2023

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Bracken Barn is an absolutely wonderful property, the care and love of the owners and builder really shined through. Thanks for such a fantastic vacation and we will return.

Reviewed by Mark 28th April 2023

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Beautifully appointed property in a peaceful location yet only a couple of minutes drive from the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale. Ideally situated to explore the Lake District , Morecambe Bay area and the Yorkshire Dales. This was our second visit and I'm sure more beckon .You'd be hard pressed to find a better place than this.

Reviewed by Julie 10th March 2023

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Our second visit, if you visit you will want to return. Everything is perfect. Comfortable and warm at this time of the year. Lovely furnishings and good equipment in the kitchen. The views are incredible, its so peaceful and the wildlife and birds are lovely to watch. A short walk to Kirby Lonsdale town centre where there are numerous places to eaRead moret. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 24th February 2023

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Weve had a brilliant week at Bracken Barn a beautifully decorated place, peaceful yet a stones throw from Kirkby Lonsdale. Plenty of doorstep walks too. The owners have made a great job of this property. They are very friendly & helpful too. Our guests thought it was a stunning g place to stay. Hope to go back again!

Reviewed by Linda 10th February 2023

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We have had a wonderful holiday at Bracken Barn. It is a 5 star plus holiday accommodation in a lovely peaceful location. The owners have thought of everything you could possibly want and provided a very warm and comfortable holiday home. We would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Lisa 22nd December 2022

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Bracken Barn is a fantastic holiday home in a lovely location. Best of both worlds, with peace and quiet yet only few minutes stroll to town. The quality of the furnishings is first class and it was exceptionally clean. Extremely helpful owners if any questions or queries. When we arrived it was so welcoming with Christmas tree and goodies left forRead more us. The space in the barn had been maximised by clever design so plenty of room for two couples to enjoy. A first class accommodation. Hide

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