Nestled in The Lake District National Park, Bretherdale Barn offers a tranquil retreat for large families and friends. Enjoy the sauna, games room with a pool table, or unwind on the patio area taking in the countryside views. With five bedrooms and modern fixtures and fittings throughout this lovingly refurbished barn is perfect for socialising.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 10275 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Bretherdale Barn
Welcome to Bretherdale Barn a perfect property for large families and friends to stay together in a rural setting with incredible countryside views. Nestled in the Lake District National Park, guests can enjoy each other's company amongst the green fields full of sheep and horses.
The barn sleeps up to ten people across five bedrooms and has been lovingly refurbished using local materials throughout, perfectly blending the characterful old building with luxury, modern fixtures, and fittings.
On the ground floor are three bedrooms (all with ensuite shower rooms) along with a family bathroom with large bath. Of the three ground floor bedrooms, there is 1x king-sized bedroom, 1x twin room and 1x double. There is also a handy utility room and WC on the ground floor with a washing machine and tumble dryer. The ground floor has underfloor, central heating.
The primary living space is to be found on the first floor which is accessed via two staircases. The large, open plan living, dining and kitchen area is ideal for socialising and is full of luxury touches. The impressive chandelier on the stairway, the engineered oak flooring and the hanging wood-burning stove all provide a sense of splendour. With guests staying in with a lit fire during the cooler Autumn and Winter months, there is also the widescreen TV with Amazon Prime Video and Netflix which can also be enjoyed. The kitchen is well stocked with all the amenities guests require to cook up a feast including a double oven and a large American-style fridge/freezer with wine chiller.
The fourth and fifth bedrooms can be found upstairs on the second floor, off a galleried hallway with small library area. One bedroom has a king size bed, the other a twin and both come with their own ensuite shower-over-bath.
Outside, there is a patio area and outdoor dining furniture to seat ten people so guests can enjoy their meals in the warmer summer months taking in the wonderful countryside views. Guests have use of an outdoor sauna, and the leisure building housing the games room is next door. This facility is shared with Bretherdale Hall and there is a board provided for guests to book out morning, afternoon, or evening sessions for their own private use. There is a separate drying room with spa towels for guests to use during their stay.
There is enough undercover parking for up to four cars with additional parking for at least another six cars on site. Please note that Bretherdale Hall is next door, and both share games room facility.
Located only a few miles from Tebay off jct 38 of the M6, it's easy to reach from different parts of the UK and the perfect location from which to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Lake District. Kendal, Windermere and Ambleside are all within easy reach and offer wonderful days out whatever the time of year. Kendal is the nearest town and is full of historic character, with its web of interweaving alleyways and cobbled yards. The town is home to plenty of passionate artisans - if you love food and drink, you'll love Kendal. Guests can browse the farm shops, visit local bakers and brewers or check out the local delicacies at the weekly market.
This property is ideal for families and friends. Please note when booking this property does not accept any stag/hen parties and will result in a termination of your reservation without refund. Due to the property's rural location, fireworks and bonfires are strictly prohibited. Any breach of this policy may result in a deduction from the security deposit.
For more information and bookings please contact Finest Retreats.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a lake
Things to do
Table tennis
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 16:00-20:00
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Riverside Public Golf Course and Lakeland Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Brigflatts Meeting House. Kendal Museum and Appleby Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Penrith travel guide
Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Tebay Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Orton Community Park. Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Bretherdale Barn Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This is a great house is a very quiet location, we will be back
This is a great house is a very quiet location, we will be back.
Scott
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Harry
13 Oct 2024
lovely place to stay.
The inside was of the house was stylish with a modern rooms and a beautiful main bathroom with an XL bath, the garden had a solid bench facing a beautiful hill and the games room had a perfect pool table to play with all night 10/10 experience.
Harry
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenny
19 Oct 2023
Excellent spacious accommodation
Enjoyed our stay at Bretherdale Barn. Very well equipped, spacious and clean. A quiet location with lovely views. Would highly recommend.
Jenny
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adam
27 Feb 2025
Amazing stay, our favourite place we’ve stayed in to date.
Spacious house with everything you could possibly need plus the advantage of the steam room and sauna. Peaceful rural surroundings perfect to unwind in. We couldn’t have asked for a better house to spend the weekend in.
I was staying at the Barn with 5 friends as part of a walking holiday in the Lake District.
The house is beautiful and is situated in a quiet, lovely spot. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was excellent and the steam room and sauna were very welcome after our long walks.
The dishwasher was a bit difficult, and the cutlery basket had seen better days, but that was a tiny blemish on an otherwise perfect stay.
The road in was a bit harrowing for our Canadian sensibilities!
We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this property.
Janet N.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carol
16 Dec 2024
Excellent
We love this property for our annual family weekend away.
Everyone has their own bathroom so no fighting. Everyone can do as they please during the day and then all sit down and share an evening meal.
The radiator at the top of the stairs was leaking.
The number of glasses and plates could do with increasing, as when serving meals there were only 10 plates, no spare ones to use for serving.
Carol
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Helen
5 Oct 2024
The premises is absolutely stunning, we had the grounds to ourselves as the house next door was empt
The kitchen was amazing and bedrooms spacious. The beds were comfortable. The views are amazing.
It was clear that the property had not been inspected recently, there were no darts for the dartboard and only one damaged ball for the table tennis. The table tennis table was covered in bird pooh! We had a chef on the Saturday night and had to clean the kitchen before he arrived as it was not particularly clean. The downstairs bedrooms are noisy in terms of people walking on the 1st floor, if you are a light sleeper not ideal. We enjoyed our stay but it fell short of being exceptional!
Helen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Manjinder
18 Oct 2023
Great location and beautiful barn
Great location, approx 5-10minutes from Tebay Services and the M6. Remote location with plenty of privacy. Loved the open plan living room and kitchen facilties. The design of the barn, the games room and sauna/steam room all very good features. The design / decor were impressive and well thought out.
Sauna was not quite as hot as expected but I guess it being a home sauna, this can be expected. The steam room had a seat which looked like it has some form of mouldrotting. Floorboards were quite squeaky. There were 3 bed rooms on the ground floor, all which were pretty much directly under the open plan living / dining / kitchen area, so you could be woken up by anyone who is quite heavy footed. There was a lack of flexibility with an early check in request. Had to strip the bedsheets and towels into one pile as well as get rid of your own recycling.
Manjinder
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen
2 Mar 2026
We had a great stay with friends, enjoying the beautiful views, peaceful & relaxing
We had a wonderful stay! The beds were incredibly comfy, which made it easy to relax and get a great night’s sleep. The place was extremely clean. There was plenty of space for our group of friends to cook, hang out, and relax together. It was the perfect
Karen
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Joe
30 Jul 2025
Great stay.
Super secluded whilst still being super accessible to the M6. Everyone in our group was super happy
Beautiful location and lovely property, enjoyed our stay.
Lynn T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Tracey
1 Sept 2024
The barn was in a beautiful spot but we did feel a little isolated .
Some of the furniture was a little dated and not too comfortable. The beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were a great bonus. all in all a very pleasant stay.
Tracey
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Valentyna
13 Mar 2024
Beautiful place to gather with friends
Absolutely wonderful place to gather with friends, great living room with beautiful log burner.
Would absolutely love to stay there again.
Comfy beds, great location, amazing facilities.
Please include oil for frying (as stated in description) and squeaky floor 🫶
Valentyna
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Seana
10 Jul 2023
Great value large property
Great facilities, lovely views, lots of space for a large group.
Floors are very creaky so bedrooms on lower floor are noisy as soon as one person is up.
Absolutely stunning accommodation, beautiful views. We stayed for my husband’s 50th surprise and couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you so much.
Melissa W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
23 Nov 2022
Bretherdale on another scale
Beautiful barn, clean and tastefully decorated! Gorgeous views from every window
A welcome pack with milk and bread etc as shops are not nearby, stayed in a few places in the lakes and this is 1st for no welcome pack!
Tracy
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Deborah
10 Jul 2023
Weekend stay
Lovely rural location. Very peaceful surrounded by lots of countryside, birds and even a few deer!
The cleanliness could be improved (lots of cobwebs in the bathrooms in particular) but also the flooring on the middle floor. It was very creaky which made it almost impossible for those in the bottom floor bedrooms to sleep.
Deborah
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Alison
7 Feb 2024
Fabulous property in remote location
The barn had the wow factor. Very spacious with good sized bedrooms & so many bathrooms. The living area was great for the 10 of us being together. Lovely views & we found a lovely walk from the house. Also enjoyed being able to use the sauna & steam rooms.
As other reviewers have commented, the creaky floor is an issue & was impossible to ignore. Having to take all our recycling home with us wasn't ideal
Alison
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise
19 Dec 2022
Beautiful
10 of us stayed here for our annual girls weekend and it’s was just perfect. The layout was ideal for entertaining. Beautifully decorated and the kitchen is one of the best equipped we have had. The views from every window were nothing more than spectacular. Very comfortable beds, just a beautiful home with everything you could want and need.
We were a family party of 10 ranging from the age of 13 to 93 and found something for everyone. The property is of a very high standard. The kitchen is very well kitted out, the indoor living space is excellent and bedrooms all felt luxurious.
Yes, the floors are rather creaky but we didn't find it a problem for our group.
Outdoor/leisure facilities could do with a little more TLC - e.g. garden furniture needs a varnish, couldn't play darts as all broken and bikes couldn't be used due to flat tyres.
We really enjoyed our stay in this remote part of the Lake District. The barn was just perfect for our family.
HAZEL C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sharon
28 May 2022
We had an excellent weekend, lots of fun, but would need floor sorting before going back
Very remote property which we liked, excellent space, good size rooms, steam room & sauna great with showers/ toilets etc & 2 amenity rooms. Games rooms really good, but darts couldn’t be used. Lots of games in the main barn, full TV package, lots of utensils to use including coffee machines etc. really great place for large parties.
The worst thing has got to be without a doubt, the floor on the 1st floor (main area & kitchen) it creaks so badly that for anyone sleeping in the 3 rooms below its sounds like torrential rain in the rooms, no chance you can sleep through it. 1 of the en suite bathrooms shower door was broke & the parts left on the toilet system, & couldn’t get the tap to open in the sink, shower couldn’t be used, reported it to owners, another en suite shower didn’t have a door on it at all. Also some of the seats in the steam room where broke, which you couldn’t see until you were in there & then not very well due to the intense steam which was brilliant, lucky only 3 of us used the steam room. Also having to take away your own recycling, but if that’s the council rules then nothing much you can do about that. The place is lovely, but it looking a bit tired in places, couch need a good clean as do places like round the tap bases & in cupboard etc.
Sharon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Phil
3 May 2022
Bretherdale Barn
The accommodation was well equipped, comfortable and very clean. It is located in a lovely secluded location with fantastic 360degree views. The barn is ideally located for walking and is within easy access for Lakeland amenities. Would highly recommend this property.