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The Old Grainstore is an eco-friendly luxury barn conversion, peacefully situated on a 'Farming for Wildlife' award winning working dairy farm, close to the North Lakeland Fells, near Wigton in the Northern Lake District in Cumbria.
The Old Grainstore is ideally situated to visit the Lake District, the Solway Coast, Carlisle, Hadrian`s Wall and the Scottish Borders.
This beautiful semi-detached holiday cottage boasts three bedrooms, including one with en-suite facilities. The large, spacious sitting room with a feature window overlooking the farmyard is an ideal place to sit and relax, and completing the accommodation is a fitted kitchen with dining area and a bathroom. This cottage near Wigton has been carefully converted from a former farm grainstore to provide beautiful accommodation wi...The Old Grainstore is an eco-friendly luxury barn conversion, peacefully situated on a 'Farming for Wildlife' award winning working dairy farm, close to the North Lakeland Fells, near Wigton in the Northern Lake District in Cumbria.
The Old Grainstore is ideally situated to visit the Lake District, the Solway Coast, Carlisle, Hadrian`s Wall and the Scottish Borders.
This beautiful semi-detached holiday cottage boasts three bedrooms, including one with en-suite facilities. The large, spacious sitting room with a feature window overlooking the farmyard is an ideal place to sit and relax, and completing the accommodation is a fitted kitchen with dining area and a bathroom. This cottage near Wigton has been carefully converted from a former farm grainstore to provide beautiful accommodation with many interesting original features, including restored oak beams. An excellent farm cottage, an ideal base for family and friends.
Overview:
•Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms)
•Prices from £393 per week
•Short breaks available
•Note: The Old Grainstore and The Old Bothy can be rented together in order to accommodate 10 people.
The accommodation comprises:
•Three bedrooms with TV
•1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
•1 x double
•1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request). Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
•Ground floor basin and WC
•Kitchen with dining area
•Sitting room with woodburning stove
Facilities:
•Eco-friendly electric central heating with woodburning stove
•Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
•4 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD
•WiFi
•ipod docking station
•Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent
•Bed linen and towels included in rent
•Travel cot and highchair on request
•Off road parking for 3 cars
•Patio with furniture
•Shared grassed picnic/play area
•Storage for cycles
•Sorry, no pets and no smoking
•Nearest shop 2.5 miles
•Nearest pub just half a mile
•Nearest restaurant just a quarter of a mile away
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We had a wonderful weekend at The Old Grainstore. Lovely and clean. Lots of toys and books left for the children which they loved! Joanne and Martin were very friendly and accommodating. Thank you!
Visited November 2023
Written 19 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure to meet you all and hope to host you again!
Written 29 November 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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1 contribution
Everyone catered for
We have just returned from a 5 night stay at The Old Grainstore.
Martin and Joanne made our family feel so welcome, everyone was catered for, especially our 13 month old granddaughter, providing her with lots of toys.
Nothing was too much trouble.
The cottage was scrupulously clean, comfortable and cosy.
Very well equipped kitchen and the welcome tray of cakes was delicious.
Thank you Martin and Joanne, the dogs, sheep, cows and chickens.
Visited October 2023
Written 6 October 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to meet you all and we do hope to welcome you back in the future.
Written 16 October 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kirsty W
2 contributions
Beautiful cottage
The cottage is lovely and spacious and also very clean. You are welcomed with a lovely welcome treat. The host is Joanne who is super lovely and friendly. All the essentials are catered for within the cottage. The beds are really comfortable to get a fab nights sleep. Great location to get out and about as we did with our 2 boys. Added bonus for them was feeding the lambs and the calf’s and they loved the owners 2 dogs. Couldn’t fault this cottage and we hope to return next year too. Thanks Joanne x
Visited August 2023
Written 1 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much - it was a pleasure to host you all and we do hope to welcome you back!
Written 16 October 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Faith D
1 contribution
Space and tranquility
This is such a lovely clean, light and peaceful cottage to spend a week.We felt warmly welcomed by both human and doggy hosts and enjoyed the home made banana bread,bread and jam.We were content to have a cosy rainy day playing board games while one member of the family had to work, for which the WiFi was good.The beds were super comfortable.
We are so glad to have found The Old Grainstore- thank you for a lovely week.
Visited July 2023
Written 26 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for this lovely review, we really appreciate it! It was a pleasure to host you all and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Written 27 July 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tejas A
1 contribution
Great house ... Great stay ... Great vacation 👍🏻
Beautiful and spacious cottage with all the amenities.
Located in the heart of the Northern Lake district. Forms a great base to cover all the lakes and the western coast in 4-5 day trip.
Joanne and family are wonderful hosts. Supercool and Super friendly !!
Easily one of the best places I've come across so far 😊
Visited July 2023
Written 13 July 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to host you both and we would love to welcome you back sometime! All best wishes for the future.
Written 14 July 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Tigger19
17 contributions
Absolutely superb
We have stayed here many times and as always everything was perfect! Cottage was spotlessly clean when we arrived but probably not so much when we left. The kids loved the freedom of roaming around playing with the toys inside & out. Feeding the calves, the lamb & of course the dogs was brilliant. We all enjoyed a visit from the ice cream van but Oliver was especially happy when the bell rang! Nothing is too much trouble even when my grandson went into their garden to ride the swing. Their eggs are the best. Thanks Joanne and all the family for making it our home from home! See you soon
Visited June 2023
Written 11 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for this lovely review! It is always a pleasure to host you all and fantastic to hear that you all had a great stay again. All best wishes x
Written 12 June 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eamonn B
3 contributions
Excellent in all respects
I don't normally write reviews but here goes...
Despite the fact that the electricity was off it was all exactly as promised. A mark of a good setup is the reaction when something goes wrong. Joanne was instantly on the case and it was fixed within minutes of arrival. The location is great for a break or a longer holiday, with lots to do locally, our cottage was well prepared, warm, bright, up-to-date and clean as a whistle. Could not fault it. Joanne runs the operation and was helpful and friendly at all times. All good we certainly would like to go back.
Visited April 2023
Written 21 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It was great to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stat in The Old Grainstore. Very best wishes and hope to host you again!
Written 21 April 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stephanie L
2 contributions
Stayed here lots of times over the last three years it is our yearly getaway now.
Lovely place to stay anything you think oh no I have forgot they have it all in the cottage. We have stayed in both cottages and both are immaculate. They are lovely and clean and smell amazing as soon as you walk in. Beds are super comfy and shower and bath are lovely too. Joanne and Martin are lovely hosts and the things they do to make your stay special are amazing. The welcome tray we always look forward to with the gorgeous Bananna bread and lovely jam. They leave little games, toys and books out and even a bear on the bed kids love this!
Outside they have football nets swing ball and other outdoor toys which are great.
Other extra bonus is it has a dish washer no dishes to do and a lovely cosy log fire.
You can also book to feed the calves which the kids love to do also. There is plenty to do around and lots of places to visit.
I remember booking this as a gift for partners 30th 3 year ago and so glad I did!
Kids ask every year can we go back to the cottage.
Thanks again for having us would highly recommend these cottages to anyone 😊
Visited April 2023
Written 20 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and we are so glad you found us - we look forward to welcoming you each time and seeing the children grow. See you soon!
Written 21 April 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Voyage758053
2 contributions
Fabulous place
Our 2nd visit and our 3rd booked already. Fabulous p!ace, fabulous hosts. Ideal for North lakes, Cumbria and Scotland. Suits all ages too.
Visited August 2022
Written 29 August 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much! We are so pleased you enjoyed your second stay and looking forward to welcoming you again!
Written 30 August 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nikola L
4 contributions
Absolutely Perfect
This was our 2nd visit and took my Mum, Dad, Son, Daughter-in-law and 3 Grandsons (8, 6 & 2) (who stayed in The Old Bothy), and we all had a fantastic time. The boys loved feeding the calves 🐄🐄 and naming the two baby chick's 🐤🐥
These properties are absolutely fantastic, everything you need is there. From toys inside the cottages to ride on tractors outside for the boys.
Joanne and Martin are superb hosts and nothing is too much for them. The banana cake was a treat too as was the freshly laid eggs.
The visit from the ice-cream man was an added bonus!! 🍦🍦
I can highly recommend booking to stay here, you will not be disappointed.
Was lovely to be greeted by Lilly, Poppy and Bramble too 🐶🐶🐶
Thank you once again Joanne and Martin for your hospitality and hope to see you again very soon 😊
Visited August 2022
Written 26 August 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Trail580577
Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review - it was fantastic to see you all again and meet the rest of the family! All best wishes xx
Written 29 August 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
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Check in after 3 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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