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Bonscale Barn

Watermillock, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Beautiful barn conversion with open plan living on ground floor making it perfect for families and entertaining friends.
  • Located just 1 mile from Ullswater, making it ideal for water sports or a lake cruise
  • Large, enclosed garden with separate patio and lawned areas
Property code: OC-B36902

Surrounded by some of the Lake District’s most impressive landscapes, this property is an ideal retreat for lovers of the outdoors. Just 7 miles away, the iconic Ullswater Steamers offer relaxing cruises across Ullswater, providing a unique way to take in the mountain scenery. Even better, the celebrated Ullswater Way passes right by the property, so you can lace up your boots and explore straight from your front door. A short drive of 4.5 miles brings you to the impressive Aira Force, where accessible woodland trails lead to a dramatic waterfall. For those seeking more demanding routes, Helvellyn (18 miles) and Place Fell (8 miles) promise exhilarating climbs and unforgettable views. Nearby, the gentle ascent of Little Mell Fell offers sweeping panoramas after just a one-mile walk, while a scenic 3.5 mile route guides you along footpaths to the charming village of Pooley Bridge.

Accessed from the private parking area to the side of the property, you enter via a hallway that leads into a spacious, contemporary open-plan living area. Here, a large dining table and inviting lounge space sit alongside impressive bi-fold doors that open out to the rear garden, flooding the room with natural light and offering uninterrupted views outside. The sleek, modern kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, featuring an electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Finished with light décor and vibrant, characterful touches throughout, this bright and airy space provides the perfect setting to relax and unwind. Before you head upstairs you conveniently have a ground floor WC. Upstairs, you have the three bedrooms and family bathroom, each bedroom uniquely decorated. The main family bathroom is at the end of the corridor upstairs with shower and WC.

The property has two garden areas, the rear garden is mainly lawned and perfect for families to enjoy with hot tub. The front of the property gets the evening sun and has views looking over to Ullswater. Private parking is available for up to three cars.

  • 3 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 bunk-bed
  • 1 shower room and 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Smart TV
  • Wood-fired hot tub (all wood included and will be lit and ready for guests on arrival)
  • Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture
  • Private off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Pub and restaurant 1 mile, shop 2.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 3 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Graham 23rd October 2026

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A beautiful property right by gorgeous Ullswater. Wonderful, helpful hosts. Cottage is a converted barn with a lovely modern finish inside including a well-appointed kitchen and bifold doors onto the patio in the large and FULLY enclosed garden (as tested by our two standard poodles). This property is on a working farm, so we saw the sheepdogs out Read moreworking every morning which was amazing. Thick stone barn walls keep everything cosy inside, outside there's a wood fired hottub which we lay in and looked at the milky way above us as the area has such low light pollution you can see millions of stars. Mobile reception isn't great right at the barn because of the landscape (which is common throughout the region) but is better just a short way down the road, and there's very decent WiFi so you use call and messaging apps no problem. The location is great, shops and eateries nearby at Pooley Bridge and supermarkets a bit further in Penrith. There's tons to see in the area. Dog owners, check out Keswick, the dog-friendliest place we've ever been. Took the dogs into a museum and an illusion attraction there, not to mention cafes and a pub for lunch. Closer places to the barn to eat include pub at the end of the road and campsite a little way up the hill, both a few minutes away. Thoroughly recommend this property and we would definitely stay here again if we came back to this area. Five stars! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 10th October 2026

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Reviewed by Kerry 31st August 2026

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Fantastic cottage, amazing location, brilliant hosts/owners , very friendly and helpful.

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Location

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.