Barn Roost, Ireby

The cottage is a lot smaller than imagined, small yard with 3 steps going up from outhouse extension which as a fridge, washer/dryer (dryer wasn't working) and sink this was great for storing walking items..the kitchen was well equipped even had small dishwasher (this was a bonus) kids bunk room was also small and hard to tuck the little one in due to bunk beds, personally think it would be better with just a single bed. Windows in here looked like ice cream had been smeared all over and dried in. Bigger bedroom was comfy but banged head each time getting into bed has beam right over one side of bed where you have to walk in a small gap to get to Bathroom Bath ovely and long and hot water was great.. shower not very powerful. Seating area has 2x 2 seater that are quite uncomfortable. With small smart TV in corner. The cottage is in a lovely location with drives to lots of other places in the 20-90 minute mark. I think it's ideal for couples, I think it would be cramped with more than 3 people.. overall it was nice and quaint dogs are welcome and I would stay in this area again. But for the price of this cottage I've stayed in much bigger with more open space and green gardens with patio areas etc for less. I can't fault the cottage as a small quite getaway but personally think the price should be more reasonable to what your getting.

A cute barn conversion in a lovely quite area tucked away. On arrival we found a welcome pack of sachets and a full outside bin. The upstairs fire alarm was bleeping and there were no replacement batteries of the type needed to fix it. However the cottage was clean bar some cobwebs and a few pans (which we expect had not been cleaned by the previous guests). There was soap, kitchen roll, foil and dishwasher tablets etc which was handy. But no basic provisions milk/oil/vinegar/fire wood which you usually find. There is a small fridge which doesn’t hold a four pint milk, but there is a second larger fridge through the sitting room in the utility which we used for bulky/family sized items. A clothes horse would have been useful in the wet weather. The cottage is dog and boot friendly, although no dog beds etc were not provided so ensure you bring all you need! The sitting room is cosy with quality curtains but the sofas are small and not particularly comfortable, there are a good selection games etc provided however to keep a family entertained, a good tv and WiFi! The bathroom looks fairly new and has a reliable electric shower but the ventilation is poor in this listed building so there is a mildew problem from guests not opening the window to release the steam. The bunk room is quaint with a mini wardrobe. The master bedroom was nice on first appearance but really smelt of dog and the carpet in need of a clean. I was surprised to find a dog chew behind the side table! There is a nice bed frame but the mattress is cheap and exhausted and not what you would expect in a four star rental which generates a good weekly £ return in peak season! It also had lumpy pillows? It hasn’t been a restful holiday due to this and has been a real bug bearer all week!! Along with the spiders on the beds... and everywhere! Sykes haven’t responded regarding the bed. I will be looking at different agencies going forward as their 4 tick rating is not a good representation of the previous two cottages we hare rented through them.

Well equipped cottage, in a beautiful quiet hamlet. A short walk down a footpath to beautiful views. Great parking outside and lovely interior with period features. Great for sitting out at the back of the house on an evening in the piece and quiet. Fabulous history - the house was once the barn that was owned by John Peel-a local farmer made famous by a local song.

What a beautiful snug little cottage with bags of charm and character. Perfect location for exploring the area around Keswick.

Lovely little cottage in middle of no where, irbey village was just under a mile away, although there was nothing there... the sites say little shop and pub, well the pub has been shut 6 months and there is a little house that sells eggs and some fresh veg with a donation pot so thats ok, we found nearest village to be Wigton, about 7 miles away and that had a few shops, Spar and things like that so if you run short id recommend that. The cottage itself was lovely, brand new kitchen and bathroom, very clean, nice enclosed garden out back which was a big plus for us as we had a little dog and he could go out without being on his lead... everything you needed was the a fridge and dishwasher (although we didnt us that) and another fridge out in the conservatory with a small freezer on top.washer dryer very handy as we got rather muddy.... the bed room was massive with a very comfy big bed... the cottage itself was very warm as well, we took some logs and lit the fire, you didnt need to mind you but it was a nice experience to have an open fire... you dont get no phone signal there but once you get out and about you soon pick one up... there if wii fi which was good we was still able to keep in touch with people back home.

Lovely cottage, very well equipped with wi-fi, DVD, CD & MP3 player. Bath and shower in the bright clean bathroom. Lovely double bedroom and bunks in second bedroom perfect for kids. Widescreen TV with freeview. Washing machine and drying area perfect for cleaning walking clothes and storing boots etc. great off season price. Loved it, thanx!

We ( 2 adults and 2 boys) went and stayed late December for a 3 night break over the New Year. The cottage was equipped with everything we would need. The wood burning stove was lovely and cosy after a walk out. Could not fault in anyway. We all had a wonderful time!!

Fully equipped cottage in a beautiful area, a little remote but that suited us and our dog. Keswick 12 miles away, blissfully quiet, well equipped kitchen. Would have no hesitation in staying again.

Barn Roost was a fantastic base to explore the northern Lakes. Beautiful cottage in a peaceful location. Absolutely loved our stay and would definitely return.

When I initially was looking for a cottage to rent in the Lake District, I dismissed Barn Roost as it was a little isolated and too far north. Unfortunately, a slip of the finger meant that I booked it and I didint realise until far too late. The cottage itself is really only suitable for a family as it only has one double bed and some bunk beds which was a bit of a shock (I know... I should have read the full listing! We were three adults and I can tell you from bitter experience, that the lower bunk is flaming uncomfortable. Other than that the general accomodation is ok but is let down by having a £5 tv that only worked on the DVD player (after trial and error, the problem is with the Freeview box as it does not send a sound channel. Come on guys, for £600 a week, you could upgrade the awful TV. Hint. Attaching it to the wall and putting up some floating shelves would make the sitting room a lot bigger. Without doubt, the saving grace was the excellent WiFi coverage, as we all had iPads. Might be usefeul to promulgate the password though as not everybody knows its on the bottom of the router.

Great cottage, great location. Had everything we needed. The rural location was a bonus. Will definitely go back, next time for longer.

Ideal for exploring the northern lake district.The cottage is fitted with quality fuature and fittings throughout and very well equipped.The only negative was the smell from the oil fired boiler in the conservatory which spread through the property.The owner says that this has been checked but you would not put up with this in your own property.I suppose this is not a problem in the warmer weather when the boiler would not be used. Would certainly consider returning.

Very tranquil location perfect if you don't want any hussle or bustle. Beautiful cottage, short walk away from the pub if you do fancy a drink in the evening. We went in January after the snow so one day we were completely house bound but it was extremely nice in this cosy cottage to be stuck. Good value as it was out of season.

We really enjoyed our week at Barn Roost, it was warm, comfortable and well equippedv- great for two adults and 3 dogs - we had loads of great walks and cost evenings in. The conservatory made drying off soggy dogs easy and the laminate flooring was easy to keep clean in the rainy weather. Immaculately clean throughout. The second bedroom would be ideally suited to children, it's got lovely wooden bunks and the courtyard garden would be great in the summer. Room to park one car in front too.

It was a perfect getaway for me, the wife and our dog meg for a long weekend of walks and snuggling by the fire. We would definitely visit this property again, in fact we are already planning to go there at some point in 2013.

Having stayed at Barn Roost on three or four holidays previously it was disappointing to find the cottage wasn't as crisp as before. Whilst only minor issues there were a number of them; the initial supply of logs were missing. Provisions such as as washing up liquid, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, tea, coffee etc were either none existent or looked to be the last remnants left from previous visitors. Whilst not necessarily detailed as being included in the rental it is a minor relatively cheep inclusion which would have saved a journey back to Keswick upon arrival at the cottage (and was certainly present on previous visits). Also the cottage is quickly approaching the point at which coat of paint to all areas is required. On the positive side the cottage was clean upon arrival and warm throughout our stay. It is disappointing that whilst the warm, clean & cosy atmosphere remains, the little extra touches which have influenced our return on a number occasions are now missing. Accordingly Barn Roost would not now automatically be our first choice cottage in this area.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Barn Roost, the cottage was excellently appointed, warm and cleanand the location was very quiet but afforded a great opportunity to travel to the coast, up to carlisle and of course down to the Lakes, We believe the value was fist class and the comforts of the highest order, Our Dog, Blu soon settled and the conservatory/lean to utility room was very useful. We would gladly use it again. Seane and Sharon + Blu Wilkinson

The cottage had everything you could want (there was details instructions on the heating & the cooker, which was very handy), the owners had thought of every eventuality. It was clean and welcoming and the beds were really comfy. It rained every day but that the lakes. All in all we had a relaxing break and would book again and would certainly recommend to a friend.

The cottage was spotless, everything you could want.It was like home from home could not fault it. The location you have to drive everywhere but that was not a problem for us. Geordie our Westie loved it.

A well equipped cottage in a very quiet hamlet. The rooms are tastfully furnished and the rear conservatory and small garden is useful for quests with dogs. The connection with John Peels was interesting and more information of the history would have been welcomed. Excellent kitchen and nice dining area. Woodburner in living room ( open plan) , good use of the space available. The main bedroom is spacious and confortable. The single room has bunk beds which are rather small for adults or larger children. This would be a perfect getaway place for 2 adults, but with 3 of us ( our son is 15 but 6' tall) and 2 dogs I felt a bit cramped at times but if weather had been better we would have sat outside in the garden area. The location is about 20mins from Keswick and I would have preferred to be closer and adjacent to the walking areas we most enjoy.

Nice cottage in quiet location but no real walks from the door. Lack of heat during the day (was pretty cold for time of year) and no initial supply of logs not good. Some basic supplies missing too.

My daughter and I had a fantastic week here on the Eater week. It was so peaseful and the cottage is a delight. I only have two minor gripes and I stress they are minor. 1. The boiler for the water/heating is in the conservatory and there is smell of diesel by the door through to this room. 2. As it was just me and my 11 year old I felt that an emergency phone would of been handy, a landlne so you could dial 999 if you ever needed to (no mobile reception - which I liked). As I say these are very minor and the cottage overall is fantastic.

Gorgeous cottage,with a cosy wood burner:exceptionally well equipped and with books, puzzles, games etc for children too. We loved the historical links with John Peel. Very quiet location with very friendly neighours but convenient for a good local pub serving quality food. Our only gripe was that when we needed clean bedding there was none available at the cottage. However, once we contacted management to notify them of the problem the issue was resolved the same day.

Superbly equipped little cottage which was extremely homely and welcoming. Loved our 8 nights there and have every intention of returning.

Our stay at Barn Roost was most comfy ,there was nothing more we could have wished for, a real home from home,and our two border collies enjoyed themselves more than us , use of the conservatory was really handy when they came back covered in mud .Slightly in the middle of no where but we had fun. Paul,Michelle,Tarn +G Thank you to the owners.

Sue & I were luckily enough to find this idillic little cottage on a Lake District website. There was only the two of us & Barney the dog. The cottage & surrounding countryside was stunning & provided us with lots of interesting areas for walking Barney. In short we all had a wonderful time & will certainly look to visit this facility again. Regards Dave & Sue.

After hundreds of trips to The Lakes we fancied something different and certainly found it at Barn Roost. A triangle of villages offer basic amnities and a cracking pub whilst Cumbria's smallest lake is well within walking distance. If you've "done" the hustle and bustle and fancy a bit of peace then stay here!