Stay Lambing Live

Cumbria
Self-catering
+44 (0)17683 71229
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Per night
£167 - £250
Per week
£1070 - £1600

5 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Hike the Wild Boar Fells, get cosy at home with books, games and DVDs, and meet the farm’s hens, cows and sheep

Per night
£167 - £250
Per week
£1070 - £1600

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£167 - £250 per night

£1070 - £1600 per week

The Experience

Country lovers will feel at home at this just-renovated barn, on a working farm in walking country – as will families with young children. The two storeys where farmer and sheep were housed and hay and wool kept dry, have become a large, light and airy open-plan space, with soft white walls and new oak floors. Bedrooms and bathrooms are downstairs, off a limestone floor’d hall; the living area is under the vaulted ceiling above. There are velux windows in the roof, as well as large deep-silled ones, and views on every side of hills sprinkled with sheep. There’s a wood-burner in the chimney breast, the furniture is solid and new, the kitchen gleams with black granite and steel, the bedrooms have fresh flowers and top quality everything, and the bathrooms, smartly tiled from floor to ceiling, have soaps and shampoo from the Sedbergh Soap Company. Logs and a generous welcome pack of award-winning local produce are on the house, and Rachel, who loves to meet and greet, is full of plans for courses, from cookery to dry stone walling. The garden has oak furniture, wood-fired hot tub, a fire pit and BBQ – at the end you’ll find a rope swing.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £167
Weekly price
from £1070
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
1 Cottage for 6
From £1675 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights at weekends. Short breaks available.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Property
This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.

Reviews

Joanna, Charpont

Our two weeks in this lovely barn flew by. The bedrooms were super cosy, the bathrooms were elegant and we spent lots of great family time upstairs in the lounge and dining areas. There were so many special attentions like fresh country flowers in each room, local toileteries and a hamper of tasty regional produce. The views from the barn are wonderful and time in the garden and hot tub was ever so relaxing. There is so much to do in the area in terms of hikes and places to visit. One of our best moments was spending time with the welcoming owners as they worked with their sheep and cows.


Elizabeth, Liverpool

A truly stunning holiday cottage tastefully converted with all the luxuries to make it a home from home stay. The cottage is ideally located on a working farm with amenities within a short drive. The owners and family are always so happy and accommodating. this is an amazing magical place where you can immerse your self in the peace and tranquility or get stuck in helping on the farm. The cottage and the surroundings set you up for a wonderful experience but the attention to detail and the extra little touches make your visit extra special. This is where the family memories will be made.


Jennifer, Purley

A gorgeous cottage in a wonderful setting. The owner is more than happy to take time with the children introducing them to the lambs. The accommodation is exceptionally clean and well appointed, with a lovely log fire and snug. All bedrooms are en-suite and we have already booked our return!


Kirsty, Leeds

This was our 3rd holiday to Stay Lambing Live and already can’t wait for our 4th! The cottage is beautiful, comfy & cosy especially with the log fire going. The Marstens are such great hosts and a pleasure to spend time with. We all love getting stuck in with any jobs on the farm, particularly this last visit during lambing season where we had the unforgettable experience of delivering lambs and bottle feeding them. We honestly can’t recommend the holiday enough (the only worry is more people find out about it and we can’t get booked in!!)


Charlotte, Stamford

Beautiful converted barn in a stunning location overlooking the hills. Warm underfloor heating, cosy fires & plenty of space for a family of 5. Delicious food hamper on arrival, Rachel & family were so friendly & welcoming. Our 7 & 5 year old loved to help feed the sheep & cows. The hot tub including stargazing was magical. A fantastic walk along a disused railway crossing two viaducts is very near the property & perfect for a pushchair. Ullswater (Lake District) was easily accessible by car (40 min journey). A delicious roast lunch at the Black Swan Hotel in Ravenstonedale, highly recommend!


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Rachel Marston

  • Perfect location to explore the newly awarded UNESCO World Heritage Lake District (15 minutes drive) or if you prefer the quaint villages, and ancient castles and ruins the Yorkshire Dales is just outside your front door.
  • Take one of the worlds greatest railway journeys.... The Settle - Carlisle Railway. Located just a short walk through our fields is Kirkby Stephen railway station, from here you can plan rides and walks through the stunning countryside.
  • If you like walking, but don't like the crowds, then this is the place for you! Plenty of walks right from your front doorstep as recently featured in The Country Walking Magazine. Wild Boar Fell, Nine Standards, Lady Anne's Way and Smardale Nature reserve.
  • If you need the children to let off some steam there are acres of green fields and great places to visit. Lowther Castle and Raby Castle both have amazing adventure playgrounds for the young one with cafes onsite and lots to explore within the grounds.
  • Cumbria has some of the best restaurants in the country with local produce always on the menu. Just 2 miles up the road is The Black Swan with award winning food and a well stocked bar. Booking is essential.
  • "The Marston family" hosted BBC 2 Lambing Live - We now give our guests the chance to experience life on the farm, from feeding sheep to collecting freshly laid eggs. Lambing time is a favourite with guests with lambs to feed, cuddle and watch being born.