Beautiful 1830s barn conversion
Upstairs you'll find the more formal family room
Antiques are a feature throughout
Formal dining area
Open plan kitchen which opens on to the patio and garden
Electric induction range cooker
There are 5 half floors, seperated by open tread stairs
The detached entertainment building
A jacuzzi bath is a bit of a treat!
Large dressing room for the master bedroom
The twin bedroom is on the ground floor
The master bedoom has a private exit into the patio
The utility/kitchenette has a second fridge/freezer
Handy utility room with washer and dryer
A large courtyard provides plenty of parking
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Ellwood

Bridekirk, Cumbria
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 3
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • Spend evenings getting competitive in the snooker room
  • Dine alfresco in the large garden complete with orchard
  • Explore both the coast and the Lake District from this characterful home
Property code: SZ180

Sitting in a small hamlet close to Cockermouth (2.5 miles), escape to this home and enjoy your secluded location. Liven things up with a trip to Maryport (6 miles), the southern gateway to the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a pretty harbour town with plenty of rainy-day attractions to visit. Head to Cave at the Wave, the Lake District Aquarium or try your hand at go-karting before walking the mile-long promenade or the 5.5-mile coast road to Allonby. Closer to home is the birthplace of Wordsworth, Cockermouth, where a handful of pubs and eateries offer you somewhere to treat yourself to a tasty bite. Just 9.5 miles away lies Bassenthwaite Lake and below, is Derwentwater (15.5 miles).

Set over many different levels, this home brilliantly caters for family reunions or getaways with friends. Stepping inside on the ground floor, find space to leave coats and one of four lovely bedrooms - a twin with a TV for perfect lazy mornings. A shower room with WC can be found on this floor so there is no need to queue to freshen up in the morning. A handy utility/kitchenette area has a fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer, with a door leading outside. Climb the small flight of stairs to reach the open-plan living area which is fabulously spacious and brimming with style. Take a seat in front of the TV, gather at the island with a drink or designate yourself as chef for the night and make use of the electric induction Range cooker, full-sized fridge, separate freezer and integral combination microwave with oven. Enjoy the underfloor heating or stay cool and open the patio doors. Open-tread stairs lead to the first floor which is laid out across various split levels, and includes the second and third of four bedrooms. The double has a TV and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. The master double bedroom with a dressing room also resides on this level and has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower over. Up the stairs again to the second living space, another fantastic open-plan area exuding charm and traditional features. Cosy up by the wood burner, dine in style at the table and spend lively evenings playing cards and board games before heading off to bed. The final bedroom with low sloping ceilings is located up a further set of open-tread stairs where a writing desk awaits and leads to the double bedroom complete with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi corner bath and WC. For a competition-filled day, the separate entertainment building is home to a snooker table and houses a bar and a piano.

Dotted with seating areas and places to grab a drink on various levels with steps, if the sun is shining there’s a patio on which you can bask in the warmth. Enjoy fantastic sunsets from the grounds and find a fold-away table tennis table in the barn. There is off-road parking for several cars.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 twin, 3 doubles
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 2 en-suite bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC and 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi corner bath and WC
  • Electric induction Range cooker, fridge, freezer, combination microwave with oven
  • Utility room with fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, sink
  • Wood burner - fuel provided
  • Sky TV in open-plan living space, TV in twin bedroom and double bedroom
  • Large gardens with 4 patio areas and furniture
  • Off-road parking for several cars
  • 3 dogs are welcome at Ellwood but must be kept on the ground and first floor. Dogs must not go on the furniture, and guests must pick up after their dogs. Please make sure that your dogs are under control, as there is farmland surrounding the property
  • Bike storage available
  • Separate games room with full-sized snooker table, bar and piano
  • Fold-away table tennis table in barn
  • Guests are permitted to set off fireworks at certain times of year. Time and date must be confirmed with the neighbours at Gale House. Chinese lanterns are not permitted.
  • Shops and restaurants within 2.5 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday on selected dates - please call to book
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Tessa McDonald

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Tessa.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicholas, 5th October 2024

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A beautiful, well maintained, property with spacious gardens and superb views. Spread over multiple floors, it is not ideal for those who have trouble with stairs, but it is well equipped and the main lounge is full of character. All bedrooms have access to their own bathrooms, so no queueing in the mornings. Located to the north of the lakes a faiRead morer bit of driving is required to visit most places, but the drives give you spectacular views so we had no complaints. Hide

Reviewed by Adele, 28th September 2024

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Even better than the photos on the website! I loved everything about this place. The rooms are all very welcoming and beautifully presented and the property was really cosy. There was wood left for the wood burner but we never lit it as it wasnt required. There were 8 adults and a toddler in our party and ample space for everyone. The kitchen is niRead morece and well equipped. The snooker room was fun to have. Good base for Keswick and Cockermouth. I would love to stay at the property again. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Malcolm, 7th September 2024

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This is a comfortable and spacious property, in a peaceful rural location with lovely views. It was ideal for a group of friends, as there were quiet corners, but we were able to enjoy meals in together. The kitchen area is well equipped. The snooker table in the games room was an attraction, but little used as we found much to explore nearby. We vRead moreisited the seaside, Silloth and Maryport, and walked some of the smaller western lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty, 20th July 2024

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Lovely character property and garden with everything you could need for a family holiday. A quick drive to local Cockermouth for shops and restaurants. Very grateful for welcome food/milk/wine. Would love to spend Christmas here.

Reviewed by Paul, 15th June 2024

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We enjoyed a lovely family holiday at Ellwood. An exceptional cottage which was so comfortable and well equipped and was the perfect place to catch up with family. We enjoyed meals in the kitchen/diner and relaxing evenings in the upstairs sitting room. The games room is a fantastic option for rainy days or relaxing (and competitive!) evenings. TheRead more location is superb and so peaceful and we were even treated to regular displays of a Barn Owl hunting in the adjacent field! We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 8th June 2024

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We had a lovely week staying at Ellwood. It was really clean and comfortable and we had everything we needed for our stay. The house is big and we all appreciated having our own en-suite bathroom. Theres plenty to do nearby and its easy to get around the Lake Ditrict by car from here. Would recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Mervyn, 11th May 2024

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Reviewed by Susan, 6th April 2024

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The cottage was beautiful. The snooker room was constantly in use..the dog loved the gardens.(she's a London dog & has little room..).it was a pleasure to stay in ellwood. Thank you the Rowlinson family & ruse.x

Reviewed by Gordon, 30th March 2024

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Reviewed by Kerry, 9th December 2023

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Beautiful big place

Reviewed by James, 18th November 2023

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Lovely property and great setting - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Pauline, 21st October 2023

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We had a wonderful week at Ellwood. The space was great, cottage is really comfortable. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you might need and our children loved the games room and outdoor space. Location worked well for us, lots to see within a 30 minute radius. Thank you!

Reviewed by Claire, 26th August 2023

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We have had a wonderful holiday at Ellwood. It is a beautiful place to stay; spacious, quirky and comfortable, surrounded by a lovely (and huge!) garden. The seating outside the main bedroom is a suntrap and a lovely place to sit and take in the views of the fells to the south. We also really enjoyed the snooker room, which was a fantastic bonus. TRead morehe location is another plus, as it feels very rural but is only a couple of miles from the lovely town of Cockermouth. We would love to stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Chris, 8th July 2023

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The house is incredible 4 bedrooms of great size and 4 bathrooms with large family room leading to patio and exceptional garden well kept. The location is ideal and so quiet but 10 mins away from Cockermouth and many attractions. I would highly recommend this fantastic property

Reviewed by Michael, 1st July 2023

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This property is in a good quiet location 10 minutes by car from Cockermouth. This was not an ideal holiday home for us as no ground floor lounge area to share with our well behaved dog in poor weather. Nice sized garden is enclosed by approx. 1 metre stone wall and fencing but possible for our dog to escape and mention of sheep in garden so kept oRead moren lead. Would consider going back if not a dog family. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel, 24th June 2023

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Great cottage, fantastic quiet location, friendly neighbours and welcoming housekeeper. Lots of space for the family to spread out. We had the most amazing sunset while we were there and enjoyed watching the barn owl flying around.

Reviewed by Pauline, 17th June 2023

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Reviewed by Emma, 27th May 2023

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Second time at Ellwood - such a beautiful house, garden and surroundings. So peaceful. Spotlessly clean, all items needed were there, plenty of crockery etc. 8 adults, baby and a dog - all thoroughly enjoyed! Only minor point was having to keep the dog on the lower floor as we were in the kitchen/lounge a lot and the garden not being completely secRead moreure (small dog) but we managed with a long lead and he loved the huge front garden! Would totally recommend and stay again and Anita very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Connor, 6th May 2023

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The cottage is beautiful and very well maintained! The split floors design is great for all family types and giving plenty of privacy for each room. All the bedrooms are generous sizing and all communal are large with plenty of space and well equipped. The location of the cottage is private and has beautiful views all around the cottage. We couldntRead more have asked for a better cottage in a better location. Hide

Reviewed by Katrina, 22nd April 2023

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This is an beautiful property set in a delightful area close to Keswick, Lower Water and other amazing walks. The barn conversion easily accommodated our large family and we were delighted with the character and fixture and fittings, everything we needed was provided. The snooker room was a great hit with the family as was the cosy living room and Read moreits log burner. We had an amazing time and would definitely look to book again. A first class property. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Catherine, 8th April 2023

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Reviewed by Martin, 1st April 2023

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one of the best we have stayed in and would stay again.

Reviewed by Angela, 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by Andy, 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Cathy, 20th January 2023

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Beautiful and cleaned to a high standard and very well presented. Mattresses were extremely comfortable after a cold winters day walk. Best stocked cottage ever. Didn't want for anything. The entertainment room kept the boys busy in the evening would highly recommend and definately be returning. Thank you for a wonderful experience

Reviewed by Richard, 23rd December 2022

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What a wonderful Christmas break in a super property. The house was decorated lovely and was the perfect setting for a family Christmas with grown up kids and their family. Very well equipped kitchen and the welcome pack was a lovely touch. We made good use of the snooker table which was in good condition.Great location for the Lakes and some lovelRead morey local walks. Will definitely be back in the future. Highly recommended!! Hide

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Beautiful 1830s barn conversion
Upstairs you'll find the more formal family room
Antiques are a feature throughout
Formal dining area
Open plan kitchen which opens on to the patio and garden
Electric induction range cooker
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