Located close to Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway
Located close to Lakeland Motor Museum & Cafe
Enjoy the river Leven at Newby Bridge
Walk the West Winderemere way from The Swan
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16 / 17  Enjoy the river Leven at Newby Bridge
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Walnut Cottage - Ulverston

Backbarrow, Lake District
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful cottage for 5 people, located in the charming South Lakes village of Backbarrow
  • Sociable open plan living-dining-kitchen area, perfect for getting together with family and friends
  • Enjoy dining alfresco on the pretty patio
Property code: SZ549

This stylish home is a fantastic base from which to explore the southern Lake District. Find space to get cosy inside after adventures or continue your day in the Great Outdoors with sundowner drinks in the garden.

Lace up your boots and enjoy walks from the front door. There is a network of great paths from High Dam (4 miles) which sits at the southern end of lake Windermere or you could wander to the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway, which is less than half a mile away, and board the train. Arrive at Windermere and hop on a cruise or treat little ones to a day out at the Lake Aquarium (3 miles). Just 6.5 miles from your door lies the heart of Ulverston, a bustling market town with quaint cobbled streets and lots to explore.

Head inside and find yourself in the open-plan living space where the kitchen, lounge and diner fit together perfectly. Get comfortable on the inviting sofa which sits by the wood burner and in front of the TV, great for cosy evenings in. After cooking up a storm in the spacious, stylish kitchen with an electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher, plate up at the dining table. Whilst the breakfast bar is great for gathering at with a cup of tea during the day, the table seats all guests so you can enjoy time together whilst you eat. Find a washer/dryer in the handy utility room where you can leave muddy boots after adventures. Completing the ground floor is the contemporary family bathroom with WC, luxurious free-standing bath and separate shower, and the separate WC. Upstairs, three bedrooms await weary heads. Two of the rooms are king-size with lovely interior and tranquil tones, whilst the final bedroom is a single with an extra-long bed at 6’6”.

Start your day with a tea or coffee outside and head into the enclosed, front garden with a bench, or the rear garden with pair of patios. The patios are set over different levels so take care when moving between. Take a minute to lap up the fresh air and sit on the furniture with a cold drink in the evenings. Should you fancy a competitive evening, venture inside the games barn with table tennis table and dartboard. This is a great space to store bikes and outdoor gear too. There is off-road parking for two cars on the driveway. Further on-street parking is available on the road in front of the cottage.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 single with extra-long bed at 6’6”
  • 1 bathroom with a free-standing bath, separate shower and a WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed front garden with bench, rear garden with 2 patios – 1 is raised, both have furniture
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars on the driveway. Further on-street parking available on the road in front of the cottage
  • Bike and outdoor gear storage available in games room
  • Games room with table tennis table and dartboards, access via outside
  • Shop 3.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emma, 1st November 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage, nice and clean, comfy beds. Everything you need and more in the kitchen. Loads of books and games for the kids, and the kids loved the games room. Good location not far from Windermere and lots of other places. Very near to the old car museum which was a good visit.

Reviewed by Lyndsey, 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Pauline, 27th September 2024

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Comfortable and cosy - home from home. Well equipped cottage with everything you need for a self-catering holiday. If you dont want to cook there is a pub 10 minutes walk away and the host is welcoming and they serve good pub grub.

Reviewed by Sarah, 23rd August 2024

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A truly wonderful spacious cottage, well equipped, very warm and cosy with a comfy sofa and comfy beds. A real home from home. The games room was wonderful, we spent many hours out there in the evenings having fun. The house also has a fantastic selection of games for all ages and a huge selection of books and also a smart tv. The location is perfeRead morect. Literally a 5 min walk from the Stream railway which also has a great childrens play park. Perfect location to explore the Lake District. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha, 21st July 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped and very clean. The games room was fab.

Reviewed by Heather, 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Michelle, 27th May 2024

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Perfect cottage. Clean, well-equipped, in a brilliant location with lots of things to see & do nearby. The beds very really comfortable, the games rooms was an added bonus. The kitchen, dining area was a great size. Wet room/bathroom lovely with it's underfloor heating. Little cottage garden full of flowers and bees and a sunny spot to sit all day.Read more Nearby is the steam railway, boat trips, aquarium, motor museum, Cartmel racecourse, National Trust places, lakes and great food in Ulverston. Hide

Reviewed by MACIEK, 13th May 2024

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Big cottage a lot off room for big family!

Reviewed by Rachel, 2nd May 2024

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Reviewed by Christopher, 27th January 2024

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Lovely cottage warm and cosy. Good base for touring the lake district. Had a great stay.

Reviewed by Michele, 7th December 2023

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This cottage was like home from home. It was extremely well equipped in the kitchen and had everything you could possibly need. The beds were really comfortable and the bedding was very cosy. The personal touches in the cottage make it a very pleasant stay. We will book here again in the future as an ideal base for exploring the lakes.

Reviewed by Rosemary, 10th November 2023

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Walnut Cottage is a comfortable property sleeping 5 people. It is well appointed with an excellent selection of crockery, cutlery and versatile cooking utensils. The kitchen area is spacious as is the utility room. The underfloor heating in kitchen, bathroom and utility room is efficient. The dinning area has plenty of room as does the lounge, therRead moree is a good collection of local interest books. The bathroom is downstairs it has a good shower, nightlights in the hall guide you at down at night. Hide

Reviewed by Anjana, 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by Georgina, 4th August 2023

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A lovely and cosy cottage. Comfy beds and plenty of storage. Kitchen was well equipped. Good to have the utility room and separate toilet. The free standing bath was fab and the shower was excellent. The kids loved the games room and nice to have a bit of outside space in the garden to dry towels and sit out in the evening. A great location to visiRead moret Windermere and Coniston and we really loved Fell Foot, which was only 10 mins away. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 11th July 2023

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Reviewed by Richard, 3rd July 2023

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A lovely holiday home, very well equipped in the kitchen & for keen walkers if they need to wash & dry clothes ( also families) The location was ideal for days out We both had a fantastic holiday

Reviewed by Valerie, 3rd March 2023

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Very easy access to cottage by key access box. Property lovely warm in arrival. Clean fresh and tidy. Very comfortable beds and great decor. Log burner easy to use too. Would highly recommend as in great location and access to many areas of the Lake District easy reach. We would book again.

Reviewed by Les, 20th February 2023

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The cottage is in a good location for exploring The South Lakes. A few things I wished we had known before hand were: 1. the main road behind the cottage is very loud even when inside the cottage so would spoil any enjoyment of the yard in the summer months. 2. there says ample parking but it is down a steep drive which was not suitable for our estRead moreate car which meant parking on the road at the front which was annoying as the front door did not work. List of maintenance issues left for owners. Hide

Reviewed by Helen, 23rd December 2022

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