Children-friendly cottage with garden | Pet-friendly

Staveley 1.5 miles. Ghyll Bank Cow Shed is a superb countryside retreat nestled within a barn conversion near Staveley, in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Ideal for families and groups of friends seeking flexible sleeping arrangements and uninterrupted views, this spacious property offers a tranquil base just a mile and a half from the village. Guests arrive to a sense of openness and flow, with the entrance leading into a farmhouse-style kitchen, where a breakfast area invites relaxed mornings and the layout encourages easy conversation. From here, the kitchen overlooks a bright sitting room, where natural light fills the space and a door opens directly onto the patio. The sitting room becomes a place to pause and take in the landscape, with views stretching across the fells and reaching towards the Cumbrian coastline. Whether you're sharing a drink at sunset or enjoying lunch in the midday warmth, the outdoors is always within reach. Three spacious bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged, with one on the ground floor and two upstairs offering adaptable beds to suit couples, children, or friends. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, allowing guests to settle in and unwind with ease. Three well-appointed bathrooms ensure privacy and convenience, making mornings smooth and evenings restful after long days exploring the surrounding countryside. Outside, the patio invites you to linger, with the Lake District's rolling hills providing a breathtaking backdrop—a place to gather, reflect, and soak in the stillness of the setting. Ghyll Bank Cow Shed offers a scenic and flexible base for discovering the Lake District in every season. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 11534, 11535, 2026, & 2027 together sleeping 28 guests.Just five miles from the famous town of Windemere, Staveley is truly in the heart of the Lakelands. This charming village is just a stone's throw from the borders of the Lake District National Park and offers wonderful and scenic opportunities for walkers, cyclists and nature enthusiasts. The village itself is well-served by a number of shops, a trio of pubs and a railway station, offering relaxing rides through the surrounding countryside. Nearby attractions include the famous Lake Windemere, where you can soak up the spectacular panorama from a boat or take a ferry trip to the Lakeside Aquarium or the Grizedale Forest Park. Ambleside, the centre of English mountaineering, is also close by offering visitors the chance to go climbing.