Dog friendly Crag Barn Cottage, Penrith, Cumbria - Sleeps 4

Crag Barn Cottage is a single-storey barn conversion resting in Troutbeck, near Penrith, offering welcoming accommodation for up to four guests. Set against the backdrop of the Lake District’s rolling fells, it’s a solid choice for those keen to get out and explore without straying too far from a comfortable base.

Step inside to find a well-planned open-plan living space, where you can rustle up meals in the kitchen, gather around the dining table, and settle into the sitting area after a day spent out on the hills or by the water. It’s simple, sociable, and easy to make your own during your stay. The property features two bedrooms, a double and a twin, making it a good fit for families or friends.

A bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC serves the accommodation, offering a welcome place to freshen up after a day tackling the Cumbrian scenery. Outside, the patio area with a picnic bench provides a pleasant spot to enjoy the fresh air, whether it’s a quiet morning brew or a relaxed evening after a long walk.

Off-road parking for two cars keeps things straightforward, and a travel cot is available on request. Two well-behaved pets are also welcome, so no one gets left behind. With its no-nonsense layout and prime location for getting out into the Lakes, Crag Barn Cottage makes a reliable base for a Cumbrian escape.

Old Corner Barn rests in Troutbeck, near Penrith, offering inviting accommodation for up to six guests. Tucked within the Lake District countryside, it’s a great base for families or friends looking to get stuck into walking routes, fresh air and a slower pace of life. Step inside to discover the open-plan living space, where you can kick back in the sitting area after a day on the fells, prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen, and gather around the dining table to enjoy them together.

It’s a sociable setup that works well for group stays. The property features three bedrooms, a king-size, a double and a twin, offering flexibility for a mix of guests. A bathroom with bath, basin and WC serves part of the accommodation, while a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC adds a bit of extra convenience when everyone’s getting ready at once.

Outside, the patio area provides a pleasant spot to enjoy the fresh Cumbrian air, whether it’s a quiet morning coffee or a well-earned rest after a long walk. Off-road parking for two cars is available, and the cottage welcomes two well-behaved pets, so your four-legged companions can join in too.

With its practical layout and prime position for exploring the Lakes, Old Corner Barn makes a great base for a Cumbrian escape. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1183373 and 1183375, together sleeping up to 12 guests.

Crag Barn Cottage, Penrith - Property Amenities

Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster. WiFi, TV. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot available on request. Off-road parking for 2 cars available. Patio area with picnic bench. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 2.1 miles

About the Penrith area

The bustling market town of Penrith, once the capital of Cumbria, enjoys a central position between the Lake District, the Westmoorland Dales and North Pennines and is ideally placed for taking in all that the region has to offer. Renowned for its wealth of specialist shops, the sandstone buildings of Penrith hide intriguing yards, lanes and alleyways, with a myriad of attractive cottages, gardens and little shops.

With a wide choice of excellent pubs, hotels, restaurants and entertainment, Penrith also offers a museum, and Millennium Trails round the historic city streets. Within easy reach of the town is Rheged – an innovative visitor centre with shops, restaurants, exhibitions and a giant cinema screen showing educational and informative films.

Brougham Castle, Brougham Hall (The Windsor of the North), Lowther Castle and Gardens, Long Meg and her daughters (the 3rd largest stone circle in England) and the historic city of Carlisle are all a short drive away, as is the stunning scenery of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.