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Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District

Cottage in Kendal with kitchen and balcony

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Lounge
Lounge
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, England
  • Place, Lakeland Climbing Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Kendal Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cloak room sing and WC

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District

Situated on the edge of the Lake Ditrict National Park

High Thorn Farm is a secluded location for you to enjoy the local scenery. You can relax on the banks of our wild natural pond or make yourself at home in one of our luxurious farmhouse cottages. Our stylish country cottages are recently renovated and fully modernized.
High Thorn Farm is a small family run working farm. Our cottages are located adjacent to the farmyard, but within their own separate grounds with separate entrance.
The Granary is one of 3 cottages. (The others are The Corn Store- Property ID 6577167, and The Den- Property ID 6484754) We are family friendly, have ample parking and stunning panoramic views for our guests.
This charming cottage has been finished to an extremely high standard and enjoys stunning views.
It is the perfect country retreat offering lovely country walks right from the doorstep and all the luxury of high quality country living.
Ground Floor
Porch - Ample space for coats, boots etc. Additional lock up storage facilities are available for your bikes, fishing gear, saddles and most anything else you care to bring, with our compliments.
Hall - Feature oak staircase leading to first floor.
Cloakroom - WC and hand basin.
Bedroom Two - 5ft 6” four poster bed, built in bespoke wardrobe and patio door leading onto garden terrace.
En-suite bathroom with bath & handheld shower attachment, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Bedroom One - Bedroom with a Super King Size Bed. There is a patio door onto the garden terrace. En-suite bathroom with large shower cubicle,hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
First Floor
Kitchen - Bespoke fitted kitchen with fridge freezer, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
Living/Dining Area - Beautiful views, wood burning stove, patio doors leading out onto balcony.
Dining table with seating for four.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kendal

Located in Kendal, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Kendal Museum and Lakeland Maze Farm Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Selside, Kendal, Cumbria, England

What's nearby

  • Lakeland Climbing Centre - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lyth Valley - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Kendal Museum - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Kendal Castle - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Brewery Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 9 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Duke of Cumberland - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The New Union - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fold Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mr Duffin’s Coffee - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional & spacious 2 bedroom cottage on the edge of the Lake District located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lakeland Climbing Centre, Kendal Museum and The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition. Kendal Castle and Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cottage was just what we needed for the perfect getaway. Everything you needed was provided and it was very comfortable and very warm - the fireplace was a winner. The farm animals and birds were a delight and added to the experience. Thank you so much.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday home

We had a lovely stay in this absolutely beautiful holiday home, the house, the location, everything was perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

thierry d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good stay in lake district

The appartment is very quiet and well equipped. We have good time in Lake District.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pissed of with having to send you a review

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a find! The property is a wonderful place to stay, very comfortable, rural, yet only 5 minutes from Kendal. On a few occasions, woke up to peacocks and goats at the bedroom patio doors.Katie was very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Very responsive to messages or queries.My wife and I are already talking about coming back to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We all had a lovely stay here, very peaceful beautiful views, perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

valerie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Peaceful location with stunning views of hills where you can see both sunrise and sunset. Clean, spacious with everything you'd need for a relaxing stay. Great location to tour the Lakes. We'll definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

schöne Ferien

super Haus nette, freundliche und hilfsbereite Gastgeber immer wieder
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail N., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property!

We loved our stay at this property, the view was fantastic, the house was spacious and well equipped and it was in a great location to explore the lakes. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gareth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

It’s a great property in a beautiful location. It’s very clean and well looked after. The view is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patsy N., houston usa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous location and beautiful spacious house

Wonderful large house. The pictures do not do it justice. The views from the balcony are stunning (same views from both bedrooms). The house is decorated with high class finishings. The house is also stocked with high end dishes, glasses, cutlery etc. The bedrooms are very large with en-suite in each one. Beautiful fireplace with much appreciated wood provided. The location is fantastic for taking hikes or leisure walks. There are numerous public trails that are well marked. Katie must have been doing this well for a while. The house was spotless when we arrived. She even had the floor heating on. Her communication is incredible. Everything you need to know is documented in "the book". Her almost instant responses to any inquiry before and during our trip was much appreciated. Thank you for making our Christmas a very enjoyable one. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sydney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Amazing place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

High Thorn farm

We have had a brilliant two week stay at the Granary . The accommodation was first class, communication with High Thorn Farm was easy and straight forward. Great View out across the valley. Would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruptesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay ... an ideal getaway from the urban settings

The place was fabulous..... clean, spacious. And wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

julia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, spacious yet cosy retreat.

Beautifully appointed & furnished property with wonderful views of surrounding countryside. Very well equipped throughout and spacious without loosing it’s cosiness. Would suggest installing a shower unit in four poster bedroom en suite instead of the bath & hand shower. Loved the underfloor heating!! Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

TERRY E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time in the lakes

Very comfortable and well equipped, with great view from lounge. Owners very welcoming and helpful Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Full of character and views

A barn conversion full of character with beautiful views out to a row of rolling fells. Fully equipped and comfortable accommodation. It's the Lakes: weather matters! But that view has character and drama to shift with the conditions - we had two October mornings of summer-esque sunshine sitting on the upstairs balcony; more wet and windy days had shifting, engaging vistas. Katie extremely attentive and helpful if any concerns when there. Great position for south Lakes. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Claire W., Rainham, Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Had a great time at Granary Cottage. It is in a lovely setting and a great base for touring around the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

What a great cottage and surroundings, we had a really great stay and it’s a great location to explore the lakes. Will definitely return

10/10 Excellent

BIJAL T.

A great place

This is a great little hideaway but not far from main town at all. If you just want to relax and sit by log burner with a few drinks then this is the place. Would recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

They say a picture says a thousand words

To say it was love at first sight is an understatement. We booked based on the pictures and the fact that we are 20 minutes away from Lake Windermere. I must say we have fallen head over heels in love with not only the cottage, but the Lake District in its entirety. Coming from just outside London, there is a certain disconnect from the true beauty of nature, but waking up looking out of the bedrooms/family room onto the rolling hills/mountains has been nothing short of spectacular. We will return to this beautifully appointed homie from home. Absolutely fantastic! Thank you Katie, the Walsh family

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Wonderful cottage, beautiful views, fun to see all the animals, great owner. Loved it!

The cottage was clean, beds comfortable, kitchen very functional, and there was a nice collection of kitchen equipment. Loved the look of the cottage with the natural wood counters and trims, the pretty rural-themed art, and the pretty color-scheme. Very attractive and comfortable. One of my favorite things was the set of Royal Doulton Elegy china...perfect for enjoying a special meal, or a cup of hot tea. Katie was very quick to respond, and had everything beautifully prepared for our arrival. Such a lovely person! Thank you, Katie, for all the special treats and the sweet vase of flowers for the dining table! One reason we chose this location was because it was almost a straight shot from Manchester International. No time wasted winding into the more inward towns of the Lake District after a long international flight from America. We found it very convenient to branch out to all points in the Lake District, western Scotland, and all points east, as well. After visiting the busy tourist areas, it was peaceful to come back to the quiet farm cottage. We had a great time at The Granary cottage! Such a beautiful area...awesome and inspiring!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

George C.

Tranquil

Fantastic property set in amazing scenery, looking forward to planning a return visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn O.

Fantastic location and great property

The property had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable, lots of crockery and stunning views. Lovely wine and biscuits waiting when we arrived. Will definitely return. Thank you to Katie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

recommended place to stay with style

After a 12 hour journey which should have taken 4 hrs, we were hoping that our cottage would be up to scratch, well, it was, the cottage is gorgeous, all the facilities that you would need are there, the cottage is located a few miles from Kendal, easy access to all areas in the Lake District, the weather was ideal for march, we carried out lots of walking and looked forward to coming back to the lovely cottage, we will definitely be returning next year.

About the host

Hosted by Katie

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We began rearing cattle and sheep on the farm twenty five years ago, renovating the abandoned farm house and traditional stone built barns. Our prime motivation has always been our love of the landscape, stewardship over the natural enviroment and the respect & nurturing of the indigenous wildlife we are so proud to be surrounded by.

Why they chose this property

High Thorn Farm is a small family run enterprise, occupying an enviable position nestled between the beautiful Lake District National Park and the sweeping Howgills.

What makes this property unique

High Thorn Farm cottages is a secluded recreational location for you to enjoy the local scenery. You can relax on the banks of our wild natural pond or make yourself at home in one of our luxurious farmhouse cottages. Our stylish country cottages are recently renovated and fully modernized.

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