Self-Catering at The Byre | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
The Byre is a semi-detached cottage in a rural location just two miles from Cartmel in the southern part of the Lake District. The cottage sleeps four people and has one double bedroom, one twin room and a family bathroom. It also contains a kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area. Outside is off road parking and a patio area with outdoor furniture. Perfect for discovering the Cumbrian coast and the Lake District National Park, The Byre is a lovely romantic retreat in Cumbria. Note: One well-behaved dog welcome. Owner will accept a second dog at £20 per week.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Two bedrooms: 1 x second floor double, 1 x ground floor twin. Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. First floor kitchen. First floor sitting room with dining area and electric fire.

Area
The village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The village features walks, cobbled streets with antique shops, a gift shop, traditional pubs and the Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric central heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Wi-Fi, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio with furniture. One well-behaved dog welcome. Owner will accept a second dog at £20 per week Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

Mrs Rooney

July 2020

Comfortable and clean cottage.. Good base for exploring the southern lakes with some lovely local walks too. Ideal for visiting Cartmel and Grange over Sands We had some rainy days while we were there but the cottage was still lovely to spend time in. The courtyard was ideal for spending peaceful time in - thoroughly recommend The Byre for a relaxing holiday

Mrs Grimshaw

The Byre is a real treasure hidden in the midst of countryside yet close to major roads making it easy to visit many beautiful sites near by.. Cartmel is a couple of miles away with lots of great places to eat and explore. The property is lovely, and Sarah and Paul were really helpful and thoughtful. This was exactly what we needed and we hope to return again. Thanks for a fabulous fortnight!

Mrs Grimshaw, July 2020

March 2020

This is a really nice cottage and we hope to go back again..

Mr Hornsey, March 2020

The cottage was absolutely beautiful and set in the most idyllic and charming part of the lake district and would highly recommend a visit to the village of Cartmel.. There are some fantastic places to eat and very interesting gift shops.

Miss Hirst, March 2020

January 2020

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Byre, which is a comfortable and warm cottage, with a good amount of character..

Mr Beggs, January 2020

September 2019

Beautiful and clean quiet just what we needed disappointed it did not have WiFi .... Beautiful and clean quiet just what we needed disappointed it did not have WiFi other than that beds a bit hard as my husband has had 3 hip replacements everything else was ok

Mrs Malone, September 2019

Not as near cartmel as we had hoped however excellent property great walks and national trust easy reach of most everything nice welcome pack nice touch milk in fridge!

Mrs Byrne, September 2019

August 2019

My daughter and I enjoyed our short stay at The Byre, the instructions on how to find the cottage were clear and easy to follow.. The only thing missing that would have made our stay more comfortable would be instructions on how to use the heating and gas fire. We arrived at The Byre after a very wet day out feeling damp and cold, after some time I did manage to get the radiator working in the living room. I never did work out the gas fire! Also information on local amenities/shops etc would have been helpful.

Miss Warburton, August 2019

Lovely quirky cottage where silence is golden.. Lots of room with everything we need for quiet break

Mr Craig, August 2019

May 2019

Nothing everything was fine

Mr Cowley, May 2019

I think you should make it clear that the nearest shop is in Cartmel which is 2 miles away, and the nearest pub is 1.. 5 miles away (up a steep hill if people are walking). The cottage itself and the area is beautiful and I couldn't have had a lovelier time I just think making the above clear will help people understand clearly the remoteness of it.

Mrs Sheldrake, May 2019

April 2019

Perfect base to explore south lakes, 5 minutes away from the lovely village of Cartmel and 2 minutes access to the motor way.. Situated in the most peaceful, beautiful spot, couldn't ask for from owners. We're already looking to book again.

Mr Mclaughlin, April 2019

March 2019

Fantastic location - just a five minute drive from Cartmel and some lovely short walks from the cottage itself.. The cottage was very spacious and comfy and had all the facilities we needed. Decent sized enclosed yard to the rear of the cottage, suitable to let your dog have some freedom. Well recommended.

Mr Hatfield, March 2019

First time I've rented a cottage and was amazed how straight forward everything .... First time I've rented a cottage and was amazed how straight forward everything was the byre was just perfect close to lots of places but so peaceful the photos don't do justice to how lovely the byre is

Ms Warren, March 2019

We went to the byre for our wedding anniversary and so glad we chose this cottage what a beautiful place so homely and cosy and in the perfect location for exploring around the area and more the owners are so lovely and the bottle of bubbly made it extra special for our anniversary and the doggy buscuits for our pooch milky ..

Mrs Collins, March 2019

February 2019

The cottage was lovely and clean, much bigger than expected and a lovely unique lay out! It’s located in a great area for exploring, we only wish we had stayed longer than two nights. The shortbread and Prosecco on arrival was a lovely touch, bed comfy and shower amazing. Unfortunately didn’t meet hosts but overall 5* and would stay again!

Miss Cooper, February 2019

The fact that everyone is accommodating to dogs.. It was a very rural location with excellent pubs for food in Cartmel who were again good with dogs too. Excellent area for walking. Warm and cosy accommodation.

Paula C

November 2018

Fabulous holiday property. Everything needed to spend a wonderful relaxing time in one of most beautiful places in the world. Contact with hosts super easy and lovely welcome provided on arrival. Highly recommend and will be back. Thanks Sarah and Paul!

Mr Bunting, February 2019

It was a nice break and i am planning to book again in the summer of 2019 the hosts were lovely people and the cottage met our our needs lots to do and see and a fantastic base for visiting the lake district i would highly recommend this cottage as a treasure in the lakes..

Mrs Casey, November 2018

Its a lovely cottage its the 2nd time we have booked and have booked a 3rd time .... Its a lovely cottage its the 2nd time we have booked and have booked a 3rd time the location is perfect for exploring nearby bowness

Mrs Ibbotson, November 2018

This cottage is set In a really nice quiet country lane just 4 miles from the lake.. Its very spacious and has everything a family needs. We had a lovely time. If I had any criticism it would be that the bed mattress is very firm. Some prefer this but was a little too firm for us. Apart from that it was a very pleasant experience, its really clean and you couldn't really want for a better place to stay.

Mr Wood, August 2018

July 2018

Lovely cottage, very spacious and had everything we needed (board games, dvds, books, local maps and local restaurant information etc, tea and coffee and cleaning equipment, even dog treats! ). Patio garden is enclosed which is perfect for our sometimes anxious dog, and no escaping/ jumping over small walls as they are high enough. Location is out the way and quiet, but only a short drive away from local shops, pubs and walks! Would recommend, had a lovely chilled out holiday!

Miss Dinham, July 2018

Perfect location for exploring southern lake district! !!!!! Cottage is located in such a quiet a place PERFECT and we will be booking again!!!!!!!!!!!!! Credit to the owners

Moors_2014

June 2018

Perfect location to have a wonderful holiday in the southern area of the Lake District. The Byre is a lovely and cosy cottage. In a secluded and quiet spot it is a superb place to chill out with country lane walks nearby for our pet lab. Cartmel, Windermere, Hawkshead and Grange over Sands all short distances for our grandchildren to have fun. In particular, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (The Peter Rabbit Experience) at Bowness-on-Windermere is exceptional. There were several welcoming items (milk/biscuits/wine//dog treats) on arrival which were very much appreciated. This was our second visit to the Byre and it won't be our last when holidaying again in the Lake District. Lots to do and lots to see in this part of the world and the Byre is an excellent cottage to return to after a busy day whether you are walking,sightseeing or visiting attractions.

Mr Hargreaves, July 2018

We had an absolutely wonderful holiday due to the location and overall charm and ambience of this beautiful cottage.. The photos on your website really don't do it justice..the only thing we missed was a TV in the bedroom.

Miss Hirst, June 2018

Lovely quiet location, cottage was lovely & spacious.. Very homely

Ms Birch, April 2018

March 2018

The cottage was better than expected, it seemed bigger than it was in the advert, plenty of space for the 4 of us and the dog.. Location was excellent just out the way, but close enough to get everywhere we wanted. Local facilities where good and in easy reach, excellent communication with the owners when needed. We had a lovely time and would definitely consider doing back. Thank you.

Mr Spivey, March 2018

November 2017

The cottage is a secluded getaway, very romantic and so quiet - heaven! We loved our stay. The walk to Cartmel is long and difficult in the dark so we ended up driving mostly for evening meals. That said, we felt so relaxed and loved our stay so much, nothing could spoil the wonderful memories made.

Mrs Charlton, November 2017

September 2017

The cottage was very comfortable we loved the lakes and the peace and quiet a very relaxing holiday

Mrs Tuppen, September 2017

August 2017

Thought the The Byre was excellent clean comfortable everything you needed was .... Thought the The Byre was excellent clean comfortable everything you needed was there & family were very friendly nothing too much trouble

Mr Weyer, August 2017

June 2017

The cottage was fantastic - very cosy and comfortable.. The photoes on the website didn't do it justice!

Miss Wilson, June 2017

May 2017

Peace and quiet great views fantastic walks around the cottage so many .... Peace and quiet great views fantastic walks around the cottage so many beautiful places to visit we would need to stay 2 weeks hear we loved it so did our dog Bailey she loved the treats and the walled garden

Mr Ellis, May 2017

Cottage had everything we needed , hostess very welcoming treated to wine ,flowers and biscuits .. helped with an emergency sewing kit . would stay again

Mr Billinge, May 2017

February 2017

Great cottage.. .had such a good time I didn't want to come home

Mrs Ingram, February 2017

September 2016

This was our 2nd visit to the cottage and we were not disappointed.. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be going back

weirmark

August 2016

We stayed here at the end of August with 2 children and our dog. The cottage is in a lovely peaceful spot with easy access to Cartmel & Grange Over Sands. The cottage is great and is lovely and quirky being on 3 floors. The enclosed back yard was perfect for our dog. There were some nice touches with biscuits, dog treats and elderflower cordial left on arrival. We have already recommended this to family and friends and would definitely stay here again. The beds were really comfy and plenty of towels etc.

Charlie832014

I stayed here will my family at the end of July for a week. What a beautiful location. The cottage is larger than expected and very quirky. Set over three floors with beautiful exposed beams. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. The cottage was a perfect base for exploring the lakes and the village of Cartmel not too far away. We walked there on our last day and it took around 40 minutes which went very quickly whilst being entertained by spectacular views. I would highly recommend The Byre

Mrs Hall, September 2016

In a very peaceful location within easy reach of the Lake Districts popular towns.. We have a dog so the walled and enclosed garden was particularly good for us. It was ideal for 2 people and a dog. There were good leaflets in the property for where to visit and details of local pubs/restaurants for evening meals, that were not too far away. Definitely worth a look as a cottage accommodation.

RS_Burdie

July 2016

I stayed in this cottage at the beginning of July with my family and their young baby. The cottage is unique in that it is on 3 levels. It served our purposes well but we felt that more attention to detail would have scored this property much higher. The kitchen could have been better equipped and the property cleaned more thoroughly particularly the bathroom and kitchen. The cooker hood filters were very greasy and there were a lot of flies around and in the property which could be understood as it was adjacent to a farm. The twin beds in the ground floor bedroom were extremely hard and the springs could be felt through the mattress. Please be aware that the photos of the cottage on Trip Advisor are not all current. If the problems above were addressed I would have no hesitation in recommending this property to a friend. We all missed having access to Wi-Fi and the use of a washing machine. Perhaps not essentials for some people but desirable for us.

Mr Wadsworth

In a very peaceful location within easy reach of the Lake Districts popular towns. We have a dog so the walled and enclosed garden was particularly good for us. It was ideal for 2 people and a dog. There were good leaflets in the property for where to visit and details of local pubs/restaurants for evening meals, that were not too far away. Definitely worth a look as a cottage accommodation.

deano123Salford

June 2016

Arrived Here Fri 17th June for 1 Week Very Nice Cottage on 3 Levels,Very Clean & Spacious Had a problem with the electric cooker on the 1st night so the owner who lives next door cooked our tea for us Brand New Cooker in place by Sunday Morning Very Quiet area about 2 miles to Cartmel in the car 5-10 mins the only small problem we had was with Flies from the Monday,at some times there could be 10 -20 of the little buggers flying at you while you were eating or watching TV An Extra Large Can of Fly Spray and a good aim with a tea towel nearly sorted the problem We had great weather except for the Sunday and the Patio was great for sitting outside after walking round Cartmel Overall Very Nice & Relaxing(No Mobile Phone Coverage or WiFi thou)

Mr Wadsworth, July 2016

The cottage had everything we needed, we had a 9 month old and a huskie, and the layout of the cottage worked very well.. Plenty to see in the area and the peace and quiet was lovely as well. Most of the places we visited were happy for dogs to go in. Will definitely be going back.

Mrs Hall

April 2016

The cottage had everything we needed, we had a 9 month old and a huskie, and the layout of the cottage worked very well. Plenty to see in the area and the peace and quiet was lovely as well. Most of the places we visited were happy for dogs to go in. Will definitely be going back.

Hutch13A

February 2016

We stayed at The Byre to celebrate my birthday, me, my partner, my parents and pooch. The weather was lovely and we were able to explore much of the lakes including Cartmel, Grange over Sands, Kendal, Hawkshead, Windermere and Coniston. The cottage is very spacious inside with beautiful high beam ceilings which is hard to capture in a photo. It was also immaculate yet cosy with beautiful fresh flowers upon arrival. The location is very tranquil and peaceful. I thoroughly enjoyed taking the pooch out for a morning run in the village down by St Peters Church watching the sun rise was beautiful the only noise was the sounds of birds chirping or an odd moo of a cow. Would highly recommend The Byre for a relaxing and cosy stay.

Mrs Hall, April 2016

It was very peaceful and felt welcoming.. Beautiful views, love the Cartmell cheese and would have loved to have stayed longer.

Mrs Bushell

November 2015

It was very peaceful and felt welcoming. Beautiful views, love the Cartmell cheese and would have loved to have stayed longer.

76maddiw

Me and my fiancée visited cartmel/grange over sands for a long weekend. It was a fantastic cottage, spacious and perfect to take along our dog. The photographs don't do the property justice. Would highly recommend staying here and we will certainly be back

Karaelise666

July 2015

This is a semi-detached cottage which is absolutely stunning. Sarah certainly has thought of everything even down to little details. The cottage was well stocked which we weren't expecting but was glad of! The garden was well enclosed and was all patio-ed so no need to worry about muddy foot prints or paw prints. I stayed with my husband and our dog Odin, the enclosed garden meant that we could leave the door open while we were in so Odin could go out when he wanted without worrying that he would escape! There is no WIFI here and we couldn't get a phone signal, but, for me, this was perfect as it meant that my husband wasn't working the entire holiday so he was able to relax as much as me! The walk into Cartmel is about an hour away. We found a nice walk on a quiet road by going right out of the property, down the lane toward the church at the bottom, going left onto the busier road and then turning right just past a phone box and following signs to Wood Broughton. The walk is spectacular, the views are amazing and the road are quiet and safe which is excellent if you have dogs or children. There are so many beautiful walks you can do up bridlepaths and across fields! All in all we had a wonderful holiday in a beautiful rural cottage. Thank you Sarah, we will definitely come back again. Kara, Paul & Odin Ahronson Isle of Wight

Mrs Bushell, October 2015

The property was very roomy with pleasant and relaxing décor on all four different levels.. The kitchen was very well equipped including a simple but very efficient electric cooker. There were good views from the property and a pleasant paved and walled garden to the rear affording privacy and shelter when the weather required. The location was well suited for a holiday in the Lakes; especially the southern ones.

Mr Lowe

May 2015

The property was very roomy with pleasant and relaxing décor on all four different levels. The kitchen was very well equipped including a simple but very efficient electric cooker. There were good views from the property and a pleasant paved and walled garden to the rear affording privacy and shelter when the weather required. The location was well suited for a holiday in the Lakes; especially the southern ones.

bobandmand

April 2015

Beautiful stone cottage. The layout is quirky which adds to it's charm. Lovely lounge with lovely furnishings. Kitchen and dining room excellent and double doors lead to an enclosed garden which has a patio and raised flower beds. Perfect for our dog, no muddy paws! Bathroom and double bedroom excellent. The cottage was very clean. Cartmel is just 2 miles away. We will return.

Mr Lowe, May 2015r

The accommodation was very cosy and there was everything you could need to enjoy the Lake District..

Miss John

January 2015

The accommodation was very cosy and there was everything you could need to enjoy the Lake District.

Miss Coulson

We went to The Byre to celebrate Christmas and it was an absolute dream! Tucked away on the country roads near Cartmel, The Byre was a beautiful and well kept cottage. It was also a huge benefit that we were also able to bring our dog, who also loved the cottage! All in all a lovely Christmas was had and a huge thank you to the owners for such a wonderful stay!

Mrs Grist

December 2014

Very spacious, well maintained cottage. It is much bigger than the website suggests and in a lovely rural location.

Mr Brown

November 2014

A great location in the heart of the country but close to everything, especially the lovely town of Cartmel. Beautiful cottage with high ceilings and exposed beams adjoining the main farmhouse.

Noeleen J

My husband and I wanted a birthday weekend away for ourselves but somewhere we could bring our dog Billy. Great communication from Penny the owner about availability and rates and very helpful with directions to the property. Penny stayed up late to allow us to access the property. Beautiful cottage with enclosed yard which was perfect with the dog to allow him out and not having to worry about him running off. Next to Cartmel village which is a short drive away with dog friendly pubs, lovely little shops and great walks. I would highly recommend this property for its location in the lakes, how comfortable it is and the fact it is spotless and dog friendly.

Miss Coulson, December 2014

A great location in the heart of the country but close to everything, especially the lovely town of Cartmel.. Beautiful cottage with high ceilings and exposed beams adjoining the main farmhouse.

Mr Conway

October 2014

On arrival, we were surprised how small The Byre looked from outside, but when we entered we were very pleased with the layout. Very roomy and very comfortable, the warmest cottage we have stayed in. Lovely to return to after a cold day out walking. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Mr Sangwell

A superb, well appointed cottage in a quiet hamlet but within easy reach of the Lakes. We would certainly go there again as in most cases by the time you have found your way around it is time to come home.

Mr Brown, October 2014

On arrival, we were surprised how small The Byre looked from outside, but when we entered we were very pleased with the layout.. Very roomy and very comfortable, the warmest cottage we have stayed in. Lovely to return to after a cold day out walking. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Mr Conway, October 2014

A superb, well appointed cottage in a quiet hamlet but within easy reach of the Lakes.. We would certainly go there again as in most cases by the time you have found your way around it is time to come home.

Miss Watts

July 2014

The peace and quiet, it was absolutely wonderful, just what we needed. Thank you so much, a beautiful cottage with lovely garden and so close to Windermere, we really hope we can go back later in the year.

Mr Sangwell, October 2014

June 2014

The peace and quiet, it was absolutely wonderful, just what we needed.. Thank you so much, a beautiful cottage with lovely garden and so close to Windermere, we really hope we can go back later in the year.

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The Byre in Kendal, Cumbria