Cottage In Underbarrow, Cumbria, Lake District

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Kendal, Cumbria

Lyth Valley1 min walk
World of Beatrix Potter10 min drive
Bowness Pier11 min drive
Manchester (MAN)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cosy three-bedroom cottage has recently been refurbished and offers comfortable accommodation for six people. The oldest parts of Orphan Crag are believed to date from the 17th century, with the property retaining many original features, such as plethora of oak beams. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished, incorporating a wood burning stove, fully equipped kitchen and cosy dining and living rooms.
Situated in the small village of Underbarrow within the Lake District National Park, Orphan Crag provides an excellent base for exploring the local area, by foot or car. Tucked away at the head of the beautiful Lyth Valley, the property is in an ideal location in which to enjoy the stunning local scenery, as well as providing easy access to the heart of the Lakes.

The village boasts a pub serving excellent food whilst the bustling market town of Kendal, with its many shops, is just a short drive away. There are several other local eateries in the surrounding villages and Staveley, ten minutes drive away, is home to the Hawkshead Brewery. Just a little further and you reach the town of Bowness and Lake Windermere.

Property manager

Heather Grover

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

No more than 6 people allowed at the property

Pets

No pets allowed

Guests may be asked to leave if they bring dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No more than 6 people allowed at the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Kendal

Located in Kendal, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Kendal Museum, or check out an event or a game at Parkside Road. Sailing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Kendal, Cumbria

What's nearby

Lyth Valley - 1 min walk
Windermere Golf Club - 7 min drive
Lake Windermere - 10 min drive
World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive
Bowness Pier - 11 min drive

Getting around

Kendal Station - 18 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brewery Arts Centre - ‬5 min drive
‪New Union Kendal - ‬6 min drive
‪Cortillo Lounge - ‬6 min drive
‪The Miles Thompson - ‬5 min drive
‪Fell Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage In Underbarrow, Cumbria, Lake District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage In Underbarrow, Cumbria, Lake District?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage In Underbarrow, Cumbria, Lake District?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage In Underbarrow, Cumbria, Lake District located?

This family-friendly Kendal cottage is located in a rural location, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lyth Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kendal Museum and Lake Windermere. Windermere Golf Club and Brewery Arts Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

1 Aug 2019

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

Perfection

This cottage is in a lovely location. It is beautifully decorated and has everything you need.

10/10 Excellent

Howard C.

1 Sept 2023

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

Orphan Crag

Orphan Crag is a lovely, well-appointed cottage with lots of character and charm. It had everything that we needed for a very pleasant ten days.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

25 Aug 2022

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

Lovely place to stay…!

We had a very good time here during August 2022. The cottage is wonderful and has everything needed for a good stay. Heather was very accommodating with our unusual request for start- and end date, and she also responded immediately to the one problem we had (a noisy smoke alarm that was yearning for a new battery…). So all in all: top marks! The single caveat that I would add: the larger lakes are a minimum of 30 minutes by car, so if you wish to visit them all, you spend a fair amount of time getting there and back again.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

9 June 2022

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

Great place!

Lovely cottage in a idyllic location. Spacious property with three big bedrooms. Back garden backs onto open farmland with lambs and pheasants right next to you. Nice local pub and would definitely stop again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

George F.

6 Oct 2021

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

Peaceful and pretty

Very easy process. Heather v helpful and responded very quickly . Nice little cottage in pleasant hamlet. Only difficulty was phone signal. Internet worked well.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

IAN W.

4 Oct 2020

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

Wonderful cottage in a lovely location.

Cottage was wonderful, all that we could have asked for and more. Location was perfect - away from busy Windermere but near enough to get to everywhere we wanted to go. Cottage very well equipped and comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

21 Sept 2020

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

Underbarrow - August 2020

A lovely house, comfortable and well furnished.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

7 Sept 2020

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

Family Favourite

What a great cottage to stay in and visit the Lake District from. The cottage is fantastic and was a very warm welcoming place to be based at for the week. Heather was great with her communication and everything that is advertised is here, and more. I would highly recommend to anyone.

6/10 Okay

Annelie D., London, United Kingdom

10 Aug 2020

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, had some hiccups

Unfortunately the cleaners hadn’t shown up as expected and were quite late, plus there were some issues with the electrics meaning the heating didn’t work for a while. It mostly got sorted out over the next couple of days. Heather was contactable and tried to resolve things for us. The cottage is otherwise very cozy and in a quiet village with a great pub for food 1 minute walk away. There are hikes that can be done from the cottage too. Apart from the arrival and electrics, which were one-off issues, I would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annette T.

19 Oct 2019

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

A "must stay" in the Lake District

This delightful cottage in Underbarrow is much larger than it looks, and the photographs do not do it justice. Everything is upgraded to a very high standard and is really a home away from home. The owner, Heather, has thought of all the little things to make a traveler comfortable (iron, sewing kit, games, books, hair dryer, make up mirror, umbrella, etc.) We loved the pastoral beauty of the surroundings and, of course, the excellent pub at the end of the lane! We would heartily recommend this lovely property.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

27 Aug 2019

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

Cosy cottage in quiet village.

Orphan Cragg is a lovely cottage, with superb views of the countryside and Scout Scar. It is ideally located for the Lake District and much quieter than the main tourist spots. The local pub serves great food, although you must book ahead. There is lots to do within a short drive: boating/sailing on Windermere, quad biking/clay shooting with Outdoor Adventures just south of Kendal. Abbott Gallery and Kendal Museum both worth a visit too.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

16 Aug 2019

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

A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting

We stayed in Orphan Crag for 2 weeks. It's a comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful location but within easy access to Kendal and surroundings. Some really good walking, quiet lanes and beautiful views. The cottage has a nice selection of maps, guides and books on local history and landscapes, plus some well-thumbed thrillers in case of rain. We loved our stay and will come again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte V.

14 July 2019

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

Brilliant base

Accommodation had everything you needed and was very clean and well maintained. The location is great as everything we wanted to do with the kids was no more then 25mins away.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ishver P.

8 July 2019

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

Lovely Cottage

Cottage was delightful, we had a few teething issues with the heating and both fires did not work which was a shame, also the door was a struggle to open and close, however other than that, everything was very homely and a pleasure to stay in :)

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

18 June 2019

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings

The cottage is lovely and clean and has everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Situated in a quiet village, with a nice pub with good food very close by. Very convenient for exploring the Lake District . We loved our stay and would be happy to recommend it to friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iwan H., Chester

11 June 2019

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

Brilliant holiday accommodation

This property had all we wanted for our holiday. Beautiful location, real character in absolute abundance and an extremely homely feel. I wouldn't hesitate holidaying at this property again for sure. Great pub/restaurant down the road and the view of Scout Scar and surrounding countryside from the rear of the house is incredible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Safi S.

27 Apr 2019

Lovely cottage, perfectly set up and in a fantastic location for walking and relaxing.

The cottage was warm, cosy and comfortable with a very well-equipped kitchen. Everything was immaculately clean and the welcome gift of wine and biscuits was a thoughtful touch. There’s lots to do within a short drive, and a great pub a few yards from the door. Lovely walks from the doorstep, too. We had a fantastic week and very much hope to return. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

22 Apr 2019

Character cottage in the countryside.

Lovely old character cottage. Clean, warm, cosy, real fire, low beams, thick walls, but with modern bathroom and kitchen. Peaceful countryside setting, just up the road from a really good pub (Black Labrador) which does meals (you might have to book a table as it gets busy). Not much mobile phone signal, but cottage has secure internet. Low beams could be a problem for tall people (the one on the stairs has leapt out at my husbands head, twice!!), but the lounge, kitchen, and 2 of the bedrooms are fine. You will need a car/ taxi/ bike, as no buses or rail near. Underbarrow is located out in the country, and has no shops, but it is near Kendal (9 mins away by car) and Bowness and Windermere. Huddleston's butchers in Windermere do fantastic award winning pork pies and Cumberland sausages, Booth's in Windermere is an upmarket supermarket for that something special, or there is Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi, etc., in Kendal. If you want peace and quiet and relaxing, with views across fields to the fells, I would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

11 Aug 2018

We really loved the cottage. in Underbarrow, and would recommend it a place to stay.

We really loved staying at the cottage in Underbarrow, and Underbarrow it self. We highly recommend this cottage and place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

26 June 2018

Beautiful,well equipped cottage.

This cottage was the perfect getaway for us. We used it over the weekend of the Great North Swim and it's location is perfect. The owners have kept the character of the cottage alive while giving it a modern feel with a well stocked kitchen - there is everything you would need/want. The 3 bedrooms are well presented, our party was 4 adults and 2 children and there was ample room. The village of Underbarrow is peaceful with a lovely pub, but book ahead as it was very busy. Highly recommended and many thanks to Heather.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

21 May 2018

idealic cottage

The property was just what we needed 3 bedrooms , modernised and very spacious and when the sun was out the cottage was welcoming . the village of underbarrow is very small though has a great pub called the Black labridor. we couldn't get a table as both nioghts were booked up but we had their takeaway menu which we all throughly enjoyed and of a high statndard cuisine. The cottage is ideally situated to get around the spectactular lake district

Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David G.

7 Apr 2018

Cosy, peaceful and well equipped cottage

Would like to have stayed longer!. A lovely area with some easy walks, feels remote but is quite accessible to Kendal.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Varsha

19 Nov 2017

Perfect Cottage for the Lakes

Had a lovely stay here, with everything we could need in the house, thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

18 Oct 2017

A beautiful cottage that was perfect for our family of 5

Absolutely loved this clean and modern country cottage. Would be very happy to visit again and highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor T.

27 Sept 2017

Beautiful cottage in the Lake district

Beautiful cottage and very well equipped. Thoroughly recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

About the host

Hosted by Heather Grover

We live in Nottinghamshire and have three grown up children. We both work and spent most of our spare time in 2014 completely refurbishing the cottage with the help of friends and family. We love walking, and enjoy a good meal out in a local pub or restaurant, and the cottage is perfect for both of these.

Why they chose this property

We wanted to buy a cottage in the Lakes and Orphan Crag ticked all the boxes, being close to the central Lakes area but slightly off the beaten track.

What makes this property unique

Orphan Crag is just a few minutes drive from Kendal and a short stroll from an excellent local pub selling good beer and serving excellent food at reasonable prices.