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Shieling Barn

Finsthwaite, Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Games / Play facilities
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A unique, stone barn conversion with magnificent Lake District views
  • Set in quiet Finsthwaite, less than 0.5 miles from beautiful Lake Windermere
  • Ideal for Families
Property code: SZ438

A gorgeous barn conversion for eight, set in the southern Lakes, with spectacular upstairs living to capture the views, and splendid gardens from which to soak up the scenery.

Hear the church bells chime when you stay in the chocolate-box village of Finsthwaite, a Lake District beauty spot that offers the perfect location for a holiday with all your loved ones. Whether you’re staying here with friends or family, the quality touches of this contemporary barn conversion ensure an ever-comfortable stay whilst the location promises plenty of thrilling activities on offer in the surrounding area. Providing an exquisite stay all year round, this holiday home has been updated to ensure that quality time can be spent together no matter what the weather. From the multilevel garden that lends itself to sunny afternoons or the warm and cosy lounge with an open fire for cold nights spent indoors, you’ll find that eight guests and two dogs have space to unwind in comfort with an unforgettable stay right here.

On arrival, you’re instantly met by plenty of room to store coats and boots, and direct access into the ground-floor kitchen/diner. Perfect for packing up picnics or cooking up a storm, this downstairs area ensures all eight guests are well fed throughout your stay. Venture upstairs to find a first-floor lounge that benefits from wonderful countryside views, along with a sunny conservatory that offers a spot of solitude and the chance to get stuck into an excellent book. The aforementioned garden is also complete with seating for enjoying that breath of fresh air when the weather is good, along with a BBQ and the allure of a secret garden that children will be itching to discover. Younger visitors may also be keen to call the converted garage their own, enjoying games of table tennis or darts as the parents curl up by the open fire in the lounge. Everyone can come together to say goodnight before bedtime, heading up to find four bedrooms split between the first and second floors

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  • Towels not provided, so please ensure that you bring your own
  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size and 2 twins
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower and separate WC, 1 additional WC in cloakroom
  • AEG double electric oven and separate electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher
  • Tumble dryer in garage
  • Open fire
  • 2 TVs, one with Freesat, DVD and Bose Bluetooth speaker
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Enclosed garden and 2 patio areas with outdoor seating and BBQ
  • Parking for 2 cars on the driveway in front of the garage
  • Dogs must be supervised outside due to livestock in the surrounding fields
  • Secure storage for bikes in garage
  • Games room
  • Pub and shop within 2.5 miles
  • Please note there are some sloping ceilings, internal and external steps, plus uneven surfaces in the garden
  • Please supervise dogs and children outside as the fences are not secure and there is livestock in the fields
  • BBQs only – no fires in the garden or candles in the house please
  • High chair and travel cot provided (please bring bedding/mattress)
  • Stair gate
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 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.

Just 1 mile from the banks of fantastic Lake Windermere, you’re never far from the national park’s namesake lakes when enjoying a stay right here. As England’s biggest natural body of water, Windermere is a wonderful spot to enjoy sports, gentle strolls around the water or even a boat trip! Wander the beautiful gardens at Fell Foot (3 miles) or spot local wildlife at the nearby Hay Bridge Nature Reserve (5.5 miles). When conditions aren’t optimal for hiking or biking, local tourist spots include the Lakeland Motor Museum (2.5 miles) or the World of Beatrix Potter (7.5 miles) to keep guests of all ages entertained. You may even wish to take a day trip to Kendal (13.5 miles) where shops and eateries meet fascinating castle ruins and a vibrant art centre.

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Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 22nd December 2023

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Loved cottage, warm, cosy and everything you would need for a family/group holiday. Garden great, lots of different sections. We kept our bigger dog on a lead as he likes the sheep that can be seen. Cottage on 3 levels with some stairs, may be an issue for those with mobility concerns, as kitchen is on ground floor and living area 1stfloor. Views aRead morere spectacular from conservatory. Walks from the cottage are fantastic!Cottage is attached to neighbours, but no issues there. Excellent place to stay Hide

Reviewed by Garry 23rd November 2023

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Wonderful cottage in superb surroundings and a steady walk to the Lakes and Pub. We will definitely make another visit. Thanks Gill.

Reviewed by Diane 10th November 2023

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Perfect absolutely beautiful place to stay it was clean tidy. Every little thing you may need was there. We all loved weekend celebrating mum And grandmas 80th birthday.

Reviewed by Christopher 27th October 2023

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Some lovely walks from the doorstep. The roads in the area can be very narrow . Cottage was excellent and well equipped. Well situated with great views. Table tennis/ darts nice bonus especially if poor weather.

Reviewed by Jean 20th October 2023

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A lovely, comfortable house in a beautiful area - easy access to the Lakes without the bustle of the honeypot centres like Windermere. Great walks and swims close by at High Tarn and Lakeside. Thoroughly recommended.

Reviewed by Emma 8th September 2023

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Shielding Barn was a fantastic location, everything you could ask for for a comfortable stay. Well equipped and just perfect for us. Would definitely love to return.

Reviewed by Jonathan 21st July 2023

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Reviewed by Nicole 14th July 2023

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A lovely, comfortable house - had everything we needed. The garden is very pretty with lots of different areas to chase the sunshine! A beautiful area with many fantastic walks close to hand. Even charging my EV was relatively pain-free at Booths in Ulverston (10 min drive away)

Reviewed by Liz 30th June 2023

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What a wonderful week. A fabulous home, exceptionally comfortable and inviting, very well equipped and in wonderful surroundings. This is our 2nd visit and I'm sure we will be back again.

Reviewed by Sarah 9th June 2023

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Beautiful house and great location if you have a car. Lovely facilities and fully equipped. Stunning sunroom.

Reviewed by Clare 2nd June 2023

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Lovely comfortable house well equipped. We had a fantastic week and will definitely be back x

Reviewed by Rebecca 26th May 2023

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What a beautiful property with amazing gardens and views. Loved it.

Reviewed by Alison 28th April 2023

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This property is absolutely wonderful. It is spacious and comfortable with a beautiful garden and fabulous views. It is very suitable for family gatherings.

Reviewed by Meg 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Trudi 24th February 2023

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Great retreat for a family get together. Finsthwaite is a quaint very quiet spot. The roads are very narrow and it is very easy to miss the turnings. We did find the drive a little tight for 2 cars but the church car park is a stones throw away so we park the other 2 cars there! Fantastic place extremely well equipped in every waybeds were comfortaRead moreble and everyone had a great couple of nights sleep. We would advise taking basics up food wise as its about 11 miles to Ulverston. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 11th February 2023

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Location perfect, house perfect. Fully equipped. Very comfortable. Probably the best cottage we've ever stayed in. Very quiet. So much has been thought of, lots of seating and huge rooms. I'd suggest parking a few steps away at the church if you have a big car.

Reviewed by Paul 3rd February 2023

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Amazing Place to stay , Everything Perfect . Owners super helpfull when we didnt understand how to use something

Reviewed by Victoria 23rd December 2022

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Beautiful cottage that had everything we needed. Very clean and spacious. Beds comfortable and sun room around the cottage was an added bonus. Finsthwaite is a very small village with tight roads in and out but this meant perfect views from every window. We had a problem with the hot water when we were there but had great communication from the ownRead moreer who tried to help. Owner was lovely to deal with Hide

Reviewed by Varsha 11th November 2022

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Reviewed by Judith 23rd September 2022

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Brilliant property and really well equipped we couldn't have asked for more. The views and walks are exellent and the Bobbin Mill just down the road is worth a visit we found it really interesting. Have marked the location down slightly as wouldn't suit anyone not able to walk but then I think that applies to most of the Lake District.

Reviewed by Malcolm 26th August 2022

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A lovely well equipped house in a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Jennifer 19th August 2022

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A beautiful, comfortable house in a wonderful, peaceful location. The church clock chimes every 15 minutes but its amazing how swiftly your brain tunes that out. Never disturbed us. Great walks from the doorstep. Suited my family of 6 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs perfectly, with plenty of space to be all together or separate. Countryside views allRead more around and a gorgeous garden created on different levels. Additional parking at the local church was never an issue. Church interior is worth a nose Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 12th August 2022

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We had the most fantastic stay at Shieling Barn. Perfect accommodation for 8 of us, 2 families sharing. Plenty of space and some amazing walks from the doorstep. Loved having sheep, cows and rabbits for neighbours for the week!

Reviewed by Clare 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Liz 1st July 2022

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What a beautiful home in a glorious location. The house had everything we could have wanted. We went on fabulous walks directly from the front the door and it was really close to lots of Lakeside attractions and activities. We had a wonderful family holiday and I cold not recommend it more highly.

Reviewed by Gillian 17th June 2022

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Lovely clean comfortable cottage with beautiful views. We really enjoyed our week it just went too fast. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Gordon 13th May 2022

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Can't say enough about the barn, fully equipped, lovely interior, private gardens, ideal family getaway

Reviewed by Kevin 15th April 2022

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Shieling Barn was perfect for our family. It was clean, well equipped and spacious. We loved the views from the conservatory and made the most of the local walks. The table tennis table was great fun! Finsthwaite was quiet and peaceful but there were many attractions just a short drive away. We went on a steam train, visited the aquarium, mooched aRead moreround the shops at Hawkshead. Saw a red squirrel at Allen Bank and hired a boat on Windermere. The sun shone all week and we enjoyed every minute. Hide

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