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Bleng Barn Cottage, Gosforth

Bleng Barn Cottage is a welcoming wing of an 18th Century farmhouse on a working farm is situated in on the outskirts of the village of Gosforth, close to Esdale in the Lake District. This cottage sleeps upto seven people and has three bedrooms consisting of three super king-size double bedrooms as well as two family bathrooms. This cottage also has an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, dining area and a sitting area with a sofa bed. To the outside of this cottage there is a patio area and a paddock. Bleng Barn Cottage is a lovely cottage, which is ideal for families and friends at any time of year.

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Accommodation Details

Three super king-size double bedrooms (zip/link - can be made into twin beds by prior arrangement). Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed.

This welcoming cottage forms part of a wing of an 18th century farmhouse, located on a working livestock farm on the outskirts of Gosforth, just 1.5 miles from Wasdale, Britain's 'favourite view' and 3 miles from beautiful Eskdale in the Lake District. This comfortable cottage features an open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area, while the bedrooms can either be super king-size doubles or twins providing flexibility for guests. Outside there is a patio area with a hot tub, and the adjacent large paddock is a great place for children to play games, plus there are nature walks throughout the owner's farmland for guests to enjoy. This cottage enjoys a wonderful setting, in this quiet, beautiful area of West Cumbria. The high level walking and climbing available from the doorstep is unrivalled, with Scafell amongst the many walks to suit all skill levels. The area also offers fantastic bike trails, local pubs serving good traditional real ales and food, Muncaster Castle, an 18-hole golf course and a miniature railway. This cottage is a great base for a memorable holiday at whatever time you visit.

The small village of Gosforth offers a scattering of traditional cottages, farm dwellings, a post office, pubs serving good food, a church and the oldest Viking cross in England. Close by are the towering peaks of Scafell - England's highest peak, as well as Great Gable, Hard Knott, Harter Fell and Muncaster Fell, whilst the nearby valleys of Eskdale, Wasdale and Dunnerdale provide breathtaking scenery and there are many local attractions in the area including Muncaster Castle, the World Owl Centre and the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD, video, radio/CD, WiFi, library of books, videos, CDs and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Off road parking for 4 cars. Large patio area with 6 seater hot tub. Use of paddock by prior arrangement with the owner. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 10 mins walk. Note: Horse livery available at additional cost, please contact owner for more information.

Location Details

The small village of Gosforth offers a scattering of traditional cottages, farm dwellings, a post office, pubs serving good food, a church and the oldest Viking cross in England. Close by are the towering peaks of Scafell - England's highest peak, as well as Great Gable, Hard Knott, Harter Fell and Muncaster Fell, whilst the nearby valleys of Eskdale, Wasdale and Dunnerdale provide breathtaking scenery and there are many local attractions in the area including Muncaster Castle, the World Owl Centre and the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Gosforth is detailed below.

Sun 24th Moderate rain 13°C 9°C 37mph 8.8mm 984mb
Mon 25th Light rain 9°C 6°C 34mph 7.7mm 993mb
Tue 26th Light rain 7°C 5°C 23mph 3.0mm 1,010mb
Wed 27th Light rain 5°C 2°C 15mph 2.5mm 1,012mb
Thu 28th Sky is clear 5°C 1°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Fri 29th Light rain 5°C 2°C 20mph 2.6mm 1,025mb
Sat 30th Light rain 10°C 5°C 15mph 2.8mm 1,020mb

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