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The Old Homestead

The Lorton Valley, Lake District

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Sleeps 25
Bedrooms 10
Bathrooms 10
Change Fri
pets No Dogs
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Four Poster
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Sleeping 25, this home is brilliant for get-togethers with family and friends
  • Every bedroom offers an en-suite
  • The large garden boasts fantastic, far-reaching views over peaks and fells
Property code: SZ501

Brimming with charm and character, this home has exposed beams, an old boiling pot and an array of antiques dotted throughout. Make the most of the sociable spaces both inside and out.

For a property that’s made for celebratory get togethers, look no further than this remarkable 10-bedroom farmhouse. Each and every room has been sympathetically furnished with space for 25 guests to spend quality time together, complete with characterful touches including one of the largest working fireplaces in the Lake District National Park. Perfect for coming home too after a long day of bountiful outdoor adventures, the property awaits your vast group with comfortable beds, fresh linen, and plenty in way of entertainment. Whether you’re enjoying a long-awaited family retreat or simply holidaying with all of your closest friends, the generous supply of space ensures that everyone is afforded their own touch of privacy throughout the duration of your stay.

Step inside to find a traditional property with stone flagged flooring, an original bread oven and authentic wooden beams that take you back to a simpler era. As promised, each and every communal area on the ground floor has been thoughtfully furnished to ensure that everyone can sit back and comfortably unwind. Whether you’re raising a glass at the impressive dining table, preparing a hearty meal for 25 in the generous farmhouse kitchen or switching on the TV/DVD player in the lounge, you won’t for a second feel guilty of getting under somebody else’s feet. Similarly, early mornings are made effortless thanks to the abundance of bathrooms available in this accommodation. Each of the 10 bedrooms, five of which can be found on the ground floor, are complete with en-suite bathrooms to ease the shower queues first thing. What’s more, each room is also equipped with its very own TV so there’ll be no arguments about what to watch late at night. Don’t like the film selection? Simply steal away and enjoy some quality time on your own. Finally, no property in this beautiful pocket of the world would be complete without a generous amount of garden space. Discover 1.5 acres of private garden set to lawn, complete with outdoor seating and far-reaching mountain views that will stay with you for a lifetime.

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  • 10 bedrooms - 1 triple room with 3 singles, 1 family room with double bed and 2 singles, 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 family room with double bed annexed to 1 twin room, 3 king-size
  • 10 bathrooms - 5 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 5 en-suite bathrooms with shower over the bath and WC, 1 additional WC
  • Electric range cooker, microwave, dishwasher, large free-standing fridge, and free-standing freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and WC
  • Wood burner - initial supply of logs provided
  • TV, DVD in lounge, TVs in all bedrooms
  • 1.5 acres of garden
  • Ample off-road parking for 12 cars
  • Shops within 3 miles, pub less than half a mile
  • Fireworks are not allowed at the property as they may disturb livestock on the surrounding farmland
  • Maximum of 25 guests are welcome on site
  • Group bookings - these may need to be checked with the owner first before confirming
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £75. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

With plenty to see and do for visitors of all generations, the Lake District truly does lend itself to extended family getaways. Located just 2.5 miles from the bustling town of Cockermouth, the chance to discover the fascinating history of William Wordsworth is an attraction for many. Enjoy an afternoon in his National Trust townhouse or wander along the banks of the River Derwent, soaking up the poet's inspirations. The river leads into the National Park and to Derwentwater (11 miles), an impressive lake where afternoon cruises or water sports are on offer for the more energetic of explorers.

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This property is personally managed by Tessa.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Charlotte 8th March 2024

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Thank you for a wonderful stay. We had the most lovely time for my mams 70th. The house is just perfect. It was hard to choose which room to stay in as theyre all beautiful. Really lovely hosts - couldnt fault a thing. If youre looking for somewhere for a large group you need to book here!

Reviewed by Arun 29th December 2023

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very nice

Reviewed by Hannah 1st December 2023

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Reviewed by Glenys 17th November 2023

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A fabulous cottage with lots of space and beautiful furnishings. All bedrooms had an en-suite and there was amble hot water for 20 guests. We were able to cook for our group and the log burner was easy to light and kept the sitting room warm and toasty. It was close to excellent walking and pubs. The only negative was the weather as we werent able Read moreto see the spectacular views. Well definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Ivan 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by John 18th August 2023

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Reviewed by Margaret 16th June 2023

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Lovely views and surroundings.The cottage was beautiful and had all the space we needed.

Reviewed by Valerie 2nd June 2023

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Brilliant accommodation for large parties. Bigger than looks on website Perfect location

Reviewed by Sally 5th May 2023

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Beautifully situated and very comfortable accommodation

Reviewed by Prasad 28th April 2023

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Very clean and excellent facilities. Very good location and helpful owner

Reviewed by David 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Nicola 10th March 2023

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Such an amazing weekend in a beautiful home. Owners very welcoming and friendly. The photos don't do it justice it is even better in real life. Clean and very well equipped home with lovely spacious rooms, grounds and carpark. Towels provided for each person. Would definitely come back again. We went as a large group of 25 to celebrate my 30th birtRead morehday and it didn't disappoint at all. Hide

Reviewed by Harriet 13th January 2023

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Absolutely wonderful stay with my extended family in this cottage to celebrate my Grandmas life. The owners were super helpful both in confirming the booking and on arrival in showing us round. The spot is beautiful and very convenient for Cockermouth. The large garden was very much enjoyed by the kids and has perfect views of the surrounding hillsRead more. Cottage itself was very well equipped, including kids extras such as highchairs and cot. Would highly recommend! Thank you for a great stay :) Hide

Reviewed by Joyce 6th January 2023

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Highly recommended . A beautiful place , you wont be disappointed ! We have already recommended to friends

Reviewed by Guruprasad 9th December 2022

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It was a beautiful cosy cottage with lot of character. We were a group of 22 people. There were enough bathrooms, dining and living area was big enough for our group. The host was very helpful. Great location for walk and going around the national park.

Reviewed by Michael 18th November 2022

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Perfect location and great accommodation for a large group. Owner was very helpful and great hosts.

Reviewed by Elaine 4th November 2022

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Was spotless and lovely and warm great size bedrooms and the family rooms were well placed would go back again maybe in summer as it has a beautiful garden but was too wet to use

Reviewed by Trish 21st October 2022

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A great location for a large family or group of friends. Beautiful surroundings and a very well equipped, comfortable property.

Reviewed by Jane 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by David 22nd July 2022

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This place was well suited to our group of 22 adults and children. A really well done capacious barn conversion. 10 bedrooms/family rooms all with their own ensuite bathrooms. A beautiful massive garden with distant views of the peaks. Perfect for outdoor games. Hosts welcoming and helpful with local knowledge. Good place for team building. Saw sevRead moreeral Tornado flyovers and sheep dog herding all from the rear terrace. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 8th July 2022

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Had a fab few days there a few weekends ago! There was 25 of us all meet from around the world for a family reunion. Could not fault the place at all... was perfect. Especially the grounds, plenty of space for the kids to enjoy! The photographs on the website do not do it justice... Would definately return.

Reviewed by Jo 1st July 2022

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Reviewed by Lynda 10th June 2022

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I have rented this property before and it's a lovely house with the bonus of each room having the bathroom. Perfect because it has a a dining table to seat everyone. Close to a hotel and not far from Cockermouth. However, the cost of renting has increased considerably making it very expensive for a weekend rental

Reviewed by Mary 27th May 2022

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Beautiful house. 18 of us had a lovely week. The house has everything you would need. Lovely rooms, and bathrooms. The views from the gorgeous gardens are amazing. The perfect location for walking, touring etc. Owner couldnt be more helpful. We all hope to go back.

Reviewed by Anthony 13th May 2022

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Great location for our walking club and with a super hotel serving non residential guests with an evening meal within a short walk we can never ask for more.

Reviewed by Kate 29th April 2022

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Absolutely fantastic stay for 22 of us in total for a wedding down the road. Everything we needed was there and the space was really well designed for such a large group. We loved the character of the property and the huge garden was a lovely bonus especially for taking some lovely group. The owners were really kind, welcoming and helpful. Do not hRead moreesitate to stay here. Hide

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