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Bretherdale Barn

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A wooden cabin with a glass door leading to a deck with a view of a green landscape.
A stone building with a wooden deck and a circular seating area.
A spacious living room with a large wooden dining table, a fireplace, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs.
A stone building with multiple windows and a gravel driveway.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Bretherdale
  • Place, Tebay Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Valley
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Riverside Public Golf Course and Lakeland Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Brigflatts Meeting House. Kendal Museum and Appleby Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Bretherdale

What's nearby

  • Tebay Park - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Eden Valley - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Orton Community Park - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 20 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cross Keys Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Colclough Stag - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tebay Service Station - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bretherdale Barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bretherdale Barn?

As of 10 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bretherdale Barn on 16 November 2026 start from NZ$2,874, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bretherdale Barn?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bretherdale Barn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bretherdale Barn?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bretherdale Barn located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Tebay Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Orton Community Park. Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect restful location surrounded by Lake District farmland.

Loved that each room had an en-suite, main living area was great for being together. Games room was most used area, followed by the outdoor sauna pod. Was such a pleasure being surrounded by wildlife.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

This is a great house is a very quiet location, we will be back

This is a great house is a very quiet location, we will be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Family adventure

Access to the Lakes, quiet and isolation, inter generational activities…walking, cooking, playing pool… Get sauna back working and provide a BBQ
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you Alan. We are pleased to hear that you had a great family getaway and hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great stay with friends, enjoying the beautiful views, peaceful & relaxing

We had a wonderful stay! The beds were incredibly comfy, which made it easy to relax and get a great night’s sleep. The place was extremely clean. There was plenty of space for our group of friends to cook, hang out, and relax together. It was the perfect
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay.

Super secluded whilst still being super accessible to the M6. Everyone in our group was super happy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

lovely place to stay.

The inside was of the house was stylish with a modern rooms and a beautiful main bathroom with an XL bath, the garden had a solid bench facing a beautiful hill and the games room had a perfect pool table to play with all night 10/10 experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bretherdale

Beautiful location and lovely property, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent spacious accommodation

Enjoyed our stay at Bretherdale Barn. Very well equipped, spacious and clean. A quiet location with lovely views. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing stay, our favourite place we’ve stayed in to date.

Spacious house with everything you could possibly need plus the advantage of the steam room and sauna. Peaceful rural surroundings perfect to unwind in. We couldn’t have asked for a better house to spend the weekend in.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2025
Hi Adam, I am so pleased to hear that you thought this property was in the perfect setting. Thankyou so much for your kind words and taking the time to write this lovely review. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feb 25

Beautiful, cosy property. Great place for familes and friends to come together.Very well equipped kitchen. Set in a beautiful and peaceful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The barn was in a beautiful spot but we did feel a little isolated .

Some of the furniture was a little dated and not too comfortable. The beds were very comfortable and bathrooms were a great bonus. all in all a very pleasant stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to gather with friends

Absolutely wonderful place to gather with friends, great living room with beautiful log burner. Would absolutely love to stay there again. Comfy beds, great location, amazing facilities. Please include oil for frying (as stated in description) and squeaky floor 🫶
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bretherdale barn

We liked having en-suite facilities in all bedrooms. We enjoyed having the log fire. We found that the induction hob wasn't very easy to use. One of the radiators in the living area wasn't attached. The pipe was capped off, so obviously that radiator wasn't working.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2026
Thank you Roslyn. We are pleased that you enjoyed the facilities the property has to offer and hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great value large property

Great facilities, lovely views, lots of space for a large group. Floors are very creaky so bedrooms on lower floor are noisy as soon as one person is up.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2023
Thank you for this feedback, it is greatly appreciated!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Melissa

Absolutely stunning accommodation, beautiful views. We stayed for my husband’s 50th surprise and couldn’t have wished for more. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bretherdale on another scale

Beautiful barn, clean and tastefully decorated! Gorgeous views from every window A welcome pack with milk and bread etc as shops are not nearby, stayed in a few places in the lakes and this is 1st for no welcome pack!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2022
Hi Tracy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We will pass on the feedback RE the welcome pack. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Emma
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Weekend stay

Lovely rural location. Very peaceful surrounded by lots of countryside, birds and even a few deer! The cleanliness could be improved (lots of cobwebs in the bathrooms in particular) but also the flooring on the middle floor. It was very creaky which made it almost impossible for those in the bottom floor bedrooms to sleep.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breatherdale escape

I was staying at the Barn with 5 friends as part of a walking holiday in the Lake District. The house is beautiful and is situated in a quiet, lovely spot. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was excellent and the steam room and sauna were very welcome after our long walks. The dishwasher was a bit difficult, and the cutlery basket had seen better days, but that was a tiny blemish on an otherwise perfect stay. The road in was a bit harrowing for our Canadian sensibilities! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fabulous property in remote location

The barn had the wow factor. Very spacious with good sized bedrooms & so many bathrooms. The living area was great for the 10 of us being together. Lovely views & we found a lovely walk from the house. Also enjoyed being able to use the sauna & steam rooms. As other reviewers have commented, the creaky floor is an issue & was impossible to ignore. Having to take all our recycling home with us wasn't ideal
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We love this property for our annual family weekend away. Everyone has their own bathroom so no fighting. Everyone can do as they please during the day and then all sit down and share an evening meal. The radiator at the top of the stairs was leaking. The number of glasses and plates could do with increasing, as when serving meals there were only 10 plates, no spare ones to use for serving.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Hello Carol, Thank you for your review. I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that we could be apart of your family tradition. I am glad the property was spacious and well-equipped for you. Thank you for your feedback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The premises is absolutely stunning, we had the grounds to ourselves as the house next door was empt

The kitchen was amazing and bedrooms spacious. The beds were comfortable. The views are amazing. It was clear that the property had not been inspected recently, there were no darts for the dartboard and only one damaged ball for the table tennis. The table tennis table was covered in bird pooh! We had a chef on the Saturday night and had to clean the kitchen before he arrived as it was not particularly clean. The downstairs bedrooms are noisy in terms of people walking on the 1st floor, if you are a light sleeper not ideal. We enjoyed our stay but it fell short of being exceptional!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location and beautiful barn

Great location, approx 5-10minutes from Tebay Services and the M6. Remote location with plenty of privacy. Loved the open plan living room and kitchen facilties. The design of the barn, the games room and sauna&#47steam room all very good features. The design / decor were impressive and well thought out. Sauna was not quite as hot as expected but I guess it being a home sauna, this can be expected. The steam room had a seat which looked like it has some form of mouldrotting. Floorboards were quite squeaky. There were 3 bed rooms on the ground floor, all which were pretty much directly under the open plan living / dining / kitchen area, so you could be woken up by anyone who is quite heavy footed. There was a lack of flexibility with an early check in request. Had to strip the bedsheets and towels into one pile as well as get rid of your own recycling.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

10 of us stayed here for our annual girls weekend and it’s was just perfect. The layout was ideal for entertaining. Beautifully decorated and the kitchen is one of the best equipped we have had. The views from every window were nothing more than spectacular. Very comfortable beds, just a beautiful home with everything you could want and need.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for a family gathering

We were a family party of 10 ranging from the age of 13 to 93 and found something for everyone. The property is of a very high standard. The kitchen is very well kitted out, the indoor living space is excellent and bedrooms all felt luxurious. Yes, the floors are rather creaky but we didn't find it a problem for our group. Outdoor/leisure facilities could do with a little more TLC - e.g. garden furniture needs a varnish, couldn't play darts as all broken and bikes couldn't be used due to flat tyres. We really enjoyed our stay in this remote part of the Lake District. The barn was just perfect for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

We had an excellent weekend, lots of fun, but would need floor sorting before going back

Very remote property which we liked, excellent space, good size rooms, steam room & sauna great with showers/ toilets etc & 2 amenity rooms. Games rooms really good, but darts couldn’t be used. Lots of games in the main barn, full TV package, lots of utensils to use including coffee machines etc. really great place for large parties. The worst thing has got to be without a doubt, the floor on the 1st floor (main area & kitchen) it creaks so badly that for anyone sleeping in the 3 rooms below its sounds like torrential rain in the rooms, no chance you can sleep through it. 1 of the en suite bathrooms shower door was broke & the parts left on the toilet system, & couldn’t get the tap to open in the sink, shower couldn’t be used, reported it to owners, another en suite shower didn’t have a door on it at all. Also some of the seats in the steam room where broke, which you couldn’t see until you were in there & then not very well due to the intense steam which was brilliant, lucky only 3 of us used the steam room. Also having to take away your own recycling, but if that’s the council rules then nothing much you can do about that. The place is lovely, but it looking a bit tired in places, couch need a good clean as do places like round the tap bases & in cupboard etc.
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