Family-friendly beautiful cottage with garden | Dogs allowed

Bank Barn at Rusland is an exceptional holiday property. A spacious traditional home with fantastic views over the Rusland Valley afforded by the triple aspect upstairs living areas. This property is ideal for families and friends alike, wishing to explore the true heart of the Lake District. Enjoy the surrounding hills and bridleways on foot or by bike: you will not be disappointed. With Grizedale Forest, Hawkshead and Oxen Park, nearby this is a great base for outdoor activity all year round.A scenic off road easy 30 minute stroll along the fell at the back of Bank Barn takes you to the The Manor at Oxen Park.Here you will enjoy some excellent food in this beautiful family run Lakeland pub. Exceptionally maintained and spacious gardens add to the unique character of this property. Set in fabulous, large private grounds with uninterrupted views of the Rusland Valley. An impressive gated drive leads you to the main house with private, secure parking. The entrance hall with bench seating leads to a downstairs W/C and separate bootroom / utility room with washing machine and freezer. The kitchen is the heart of the property and an excellent space to entertain with all the modern amenities. Double patio doors lead onto the secluded south facing patio. There are 3 double bedrooms on the ground floor with one benefitting from an en-suite bathroom with free standing bath and a further bathroom with shower for the other 2 rooms. On the first floor is a large lounge and dining area with a beautiful open fire and comfy sofas, one of which can convert into a large double sofabed (laundry and towels can be provided on request). The superfast WIFI allows the dining area to double up as a home office, ideal for WIFI calls and Zoom/Teams meetings if needed. Double glazed doors lead into a more contemporary sitting room with floor to ceiling windows on three aspects making for an incredible room to take in the panoramic views across the Rusland Valley. The property is wrapped by a large sun trap patio with brand new comfy seating with a fire pit (wood supplied) ideal for some Al fresco dining. The garden features manicured lawns and a running stream, fully fenced and secured so if your bringing your pooch or children, they can't escape! This property is totally unique in the lifestyle it provides and the country style of the decor makes for a real home from home feel.Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café's, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from fine dining to traditional pub food. Ulverston is also well known as a festival town, with events ranging from flags and walking to art and music festivals throughout the summer months and with the renowned Dickensian Christmas festival in late November. It is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and world record holder of the biggest foam pie fight in the world giving a glimpse into the fun community spirited little town. There are excellent walks around the town and beautiful countryside, with views of the southern Lake District and Morecambe Bay. Home to the deepest, widest and shortest canal, which makes for a lovely afternoon walk with a pub at the end and views over the bay. All of the attractions of the National Park are also easily reached. The Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Nearby family attractions include the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Lakes Windermere and Coniston and popular Birkrigg Common, with its incredible panoramic views across Morecambe Bay.