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Hill Side Barn, Pennington

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Hill Side Barn is a converted stone barn with exposed beams and original features in the Lake District, Cumbria. This single-storey retreat sits in peaceful countryside and comes with a private hot tub. Vaulted ceilings and traditional stonework give the barn real character.

The barn sits in rural farmland with views across open fields. You're surrounded by woodland and rolling hills. It's a proper countryside escape.

The barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Inside you'll find an open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has everything you need. French doors open onto a private patio.

Windermere is 8 miles away (15 minutes).

About Hill Side Barn

Hill Side Barn is a converted stone barn with exposed beams and original features in the Lake District, Cumbria. This single-storey retreat sits in peaceful countryside and comes with a private hot tub. Vaulted ceilings and traditional stonework give the barn real character.

The barn sits in rural farmland with views across open fields. You're surrounded by woodland and rolling hills. It's a proper countryside escape.

The barn sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. Both rooms have en-suite bathrooms. Inside you'll find an open-plan living area with a wood-burning stove. The kitchen has everything you need. French doors open onto a private patio.

Windermere is 8 miles away (15 minutes). Grizedale Forest offers walking and cycling trails 4 miles away (10 minutes). Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs steam trains 3 miles away (8 minutes). Fell Foot Park has lakeside beaches 2 miles away (5 minutes).

Hill Side Barn works brilliantly for couples wanting a romantic retreat with a hot tub or small families after easy access to lakes and fells.

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Private Hot Tub

Soak under the stars in your own hot tub after days exploring the fells and lakes around this peaceful barn retreat.

Exposed Beams & Stone Walls

Original stonework and timber beams throughout create an authentic barn conversion atmosphere with real Lakes character.

Wood-Burning Stove

Cosy up beside the crackling wood burner on cooler evenings after walking through nearby Grizedale Forest.

Peaceful Rural Setting

Complete countryside quiet with fields and woodland all around yet just minutes from Windermere and major attractions.

Two En-Suite Bedrooms

Both bedrooms have their own bathrooms offering privacy and comfort for couples or small families.

Easy Lake District Access

Windermere is 15 minutes away and you're perfectly placed for exploring southern Lakes without the crowds.

Getting To Hill Side Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Hill Side Barn by car, take the A590 towards Newby Bridge and follow signs for the local area. The barn is set in rural Cumbria with off-road parking for two cars right outside.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Ulverston, approximately 9 miles away. From there, a taxi will bring you through the southern Lake District countryside to the barn in around 20 minutes.

Off-road parking for two cars
Ulverston station (9 miles)
Accessible from the A590

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 8AL
Fell Foot Park
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8NN
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 8 miles
LA23 1BJ
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Bigland Tarn
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8PL
Gummer's How
Distance: 5 miles
LA11 6NW
Booths Supermarket Ulverston
Distance: 9 miles
LA12 7LQ
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0NT
Lakeland Artisan Market
Distance: 8 miles
LA23 3HJ
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
LA12 7AR
Newby Bridge Village
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 8NA
Cartmel Village
Distance: 6 miles
LA11 6QB
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 8AL
Fell Foot Park
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8NN
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 8 miles
LA23 1BJ
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Bigland Tarn
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8PL
Gummer's How
Distance: 5 miles
LA11 6NW
Booths Supermarket Ulverston
Distance: 9 miles
LA12 7LQ
Hawkshead Village Shops
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0NT
Lakeland Artisan Market
Distance: 8 miles
LA23 3HJ
Ulverston Town Centre
Distance: 9 miles
LA12 7AR
Newby Bridge Village
Distance: 3 miles
LA12 8NA
Cartmel Village
Distance: 6 miles
LA11 6QB

Is Hill Side Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
The single-storey barn layout is easy for children to navigate safely. There's an enclosed patio where kids can play outdoors with countryside views all around. Grizedale Forest is 4 miles away with Go Ape and walking trails. Fell Foot Park has beaches and playgrounds 2 miles away. The Lakeside railway runs steam trains nearby for family days out.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub sits on the patio surrounded by open countryside. After walking the fells or exploring Windermere you can soak outdoors with nothing but fields and woodland around you. It's positioned for privacy with views across rural Cumbria. The hot tub adds a luxury touch to this traditional stone barn conversion and works perfectly for romantic breaks or unwinding after active Lake District days.
Pet Friendly
Hill Side Barn does not accept pets. The owners maintain a pet-free policy to accommodate guests with allergies. Whilst the countryside setting and surrounding fields would suit dogs well, you'll need to look elsewhere if travelling with pets. The rural location offers plenty of outdoor space but the barn itself remains a no-pets property throughout the year.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Hill Side Barn

The Swan Inn, Newby Bridge

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8NB

Masons Arms, Cartmel Fell

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6NW

Hare & Hounds, Bowland Bridge

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6NN

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Hill Side Barn

Is Hill Side Barn pet friendly?
No, this barn conversion does not accept pets. The property is maintained as a pet-free environment for guests with allergies.
What original barn features does Hill Side Barn have?
The conversion retains exposed timber beams throughout and traditional stone walls that showcase its agricultural heritage. Vaulted ceilings in the living areas emphasise the barn's original structure and create a spacious feel.
How many guests does the barn sleep?
Hill Side Barn accommodates four guests across two bedrooms. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms for added privacy and comfort.
Is there a hot tub at this barn conversion?
Yes, there's a private hot tub on the patio outside. It's perfect for relaxing after days walking in the Lake District fells.
What are the living spaces like inside?
The barn has an open-plan living area with kitchen, dining space and sitting room all under one vaulted roof. French doors connect the inside space to the outdoor patio area.
How far is Hill Side Barn from Windermere?
Windermere is 8 miles away, roughly a 15-minute drive. You can reach the lake shore and town centre quickly from this rural location.
What outdoor activities are nearby?
Grizedale Forest is 4 miles away with mountain biking and walking trails through woodland. Fell Foot Park offers lakeside walks and water activities just 2 miles from the barn.
Is the barn suitable for families with young children?
The single-storey layout works well for families with younger children. The enclosed patio provides safe outdoor space though the hot tub requires supervision.

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Hill Side Barn Reviews

Situated in a beautiful area to the south of the Lake District the property was spotless, comfortable and very well equipped with an excellent hot tub. It is worth mentioning that those with mobility issues which my wife has developed since we booked may find the deep steps at the entrance, the internal stairs, also the step up to the kitchen area difficult for those with normal mobility an absolutely first class barn accomodation. I agree the parking turn round as indicated by the last reviewer is tight it is easier to turn round in the approach to the property and reverse in there is then lots of space. Overall a lovely well presented holiday home
Lesley
This was our second visit to the cottage with family the cottage kitchen is very well equipt, but the cooker and oven needs attention. Onky one half of the grill was wrking and also due the age of the appliance the dials for the ovens and rings have no markers left which makes cooking frustrating at times.
Joanne
Really lovely barn. Difficult parkingturnaround space. Steep stairs and very awkwardnoisy bathroom door that wakes everyone up if someone uses the bathroom at night. Very comfortable living area and bedrooms. Please consider adding some privacy around the hot tub? Would stay again! Many thanks
William
Lovely house well equipped , beds very comfortable and a great hot tub.
Christopher
A very well thought out and comfortable property. Lots of basic essentials included. Lovely beds and no intrusive sounds at night, even with the heavy wind and rain. Surroundings are lovely and it's a good jump off point for seeing the wider area. Getting to the property with satnav is very easy. It'll take you right to the door but be prepared for some narrow, twisting country roads. My only negative thought is that both bathrooms could have been cleaner. The main bathroom had a bit of a smell and the sink was blocked. The shower in the main bedroom had a few mouldy spots in the grout. All in all we had a lovely holiday and were very comfortable.
Great find, property and location was better than anticipated, easy to find, nice welcome gift awaited us on arrival and Ste owner was quick to welcome us in. Property as described and pictured in the holiday listing, with many charetistics and detail for the barn. Hot tub was lovely, although not ready on 1st night but we expected this even on a cool and wet evening, perhaps a canopy or a little screening could be added but that would probably spoil your view of stars above. No light pollution and no traffic noise, just friendly animals including sheep, cows, dogs and cats.
Beautiful property, very well furnished , comfortable beds . Very friendly owner and only a few minutes away from Ulverston . The hot tub was well used and enjoyed . Thank you .
Lorraine
My 4th time staying here , its absolutely amazing, I love the place , ... My 4th time staying here , its absolutely amazing, I love the place , hopefully if I win the lottery they will sell it to me
Lauren
Fantastic holiday stay. Beautiful home and surroundings. We can't wait to come back and visit again
Edward
We had a fantastic holiday here for the fifth time love the place however I would have liked to have a comment book for the owners to make them aware of maintenance issues as without this information they would never know of any problems. I would have no problem if they wanted to contact me ! But like I said we absolutely love the hillside barn and will be back next November
Lovely cottage, so clean comfortable and the added bonus of the hot tub, the surroundings are beautiful and peaceful, highly recommended.
Lovely property in a beautiful setting. There was a big basket of logs and kindling waiting for us. The hot tub was a nice treat for us. The barn was lovely and warm.
Had a great girls weekend at Hill Side. Everything was perfect, Lovely open plan lounge, kitchen Comfy Beds Great large HotTub Fully equipped with everything you need Snowed while there so was lovely having a log fire and heating to keep us all warm Good parking space for 34 cars This was our 2nd time staying at the property and wont be our last.Thanks
Hill Side Barn is a wonderfully placed gem of a holiday cottage, spacious and cosy and wellstocked with everything you could need. Many thanks to Steve and Carol for the very kind bottle of wine on arrival and for helping us out when we couldn't get the wifi to work! My friends and I absolutely loved getting visits from the resident farm cat, and the hot tub was always a joy at the end of a busy evening. One thing for potential visitors to note the stairs down to the bedrooms are very narrow and the handrails a little wobbly, so do be careful if anyone in your party has mobility difficulties. I found them a touch difficult to navigate with my cane, but there are outdoor stairs and a sloped driveway to the lower floor which are shallower and broader. We had a wonderful time, and would heartily recommend this place!
Alison
Beautiful place. Great stay. Just wish we could have brought our little dog
Lorraine
Absolutely beautiful place to stay , my 3rd time here , I love it , its home from home ,
Daniel
We had an amazing stay at Hillside Barn. The property was immaculate and clean and the hot tub a welcoming sight after each day of activities and walking in the beautiful area of South Lakeland. Ulverston is only 10 minutes away by car and has everything you need. It was so lovely to stay away from the main resorts a truly relaxing break which all of our family loved
Tracey
What can I say? I am so glad that I came across this gem of a property. Hillside Barn is immaculate and the owners have thought of everything you need from the wellequipped kitchen to books, games, and DVDs. We arrived late at night and the lights were on when we arrived and a welcome bottle of wine was waiting for us. We loved the owner's dog coming to visit us and the cows and sheep in the field next to us kept us entertained. The hot tube was amazing, especially after a busy day exploring the Lakes. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and we hope to return. Thank you Ste and Carol for the perfect stay.
Clean and comfortable with everything you could need in a beautiful location! Hot tub was hot on arrival, plenty of hot water for showering and good water pressure. Very organised in terms of recycling, firelighters, logs etc. We even joined the local FB group and got great recommendations for restaurants, bars and taxis. We'd definitely go back.
Corinne
Great cottage, hot tub was great and good location for walking in the lakes.
It was a great stay and was better than advertised. Steve and Carol are great hosts. Will 100 be booking here again when we return to the Lakes
Angela
4 friends visited 12 14 April We were very impressed with the property and thought it was new, so were surprised to read the comments in the visitors book from guests who had stayed years previously. Cant say there is anything we could suggest in improving the property or adding to it in any way. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay and I personally have already recommended to other friends
Louise
Our family of 5 spent 3 nights here and would definitely return. The house was immaculate, well equipped and in a great location for exploring the coast and the lakes. The hot tub was a lovely treat and there are plenty of good places to eat in Ulverston. Would absolutely recommend
Alyson
Fantastic week at Hill Side Barn. Accommodation was outstanding. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Claire
This was a beautiful cottage, in a lovely setting. The host was very welcoming, he had the woodburning fire lit and ready for us on arrival... and there was a welcome bottle of wine that was much appreciated! The cottage was beautifully decorated and styled and the beds, bedding and pillows were very comfortable. The hottub was a highlight and was really clean and also ready for us arriving. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely consider coming back. Thanks
Lindsay
Had the most amazing and relaxing stay at Hillside barn. The cottage has everything you need to ensure you have a nice chilled, comfortable break away. And they even privide tea, coffee, milk and sugar, which was a very welcomed surprise after a long drive. Close to the town and only 35 mins drive to the lakes, it's location is fab and the views around the cottage are so tranquil. We will definitely be returning again.
An amazing property in a lovely quiet spot. Had everything we could have wanted and the wine and chocolates were a lovely surprise. Will see you again soo
A fabulous property that provides comfort, peace and relaxation in equal measure.
Pauline
Absolutely wonderful stay at the Hillside barn. Comfortable, cosy and quaint! Wouldnt hesitate to recommend for other families.
Claire
What a treasure! We came here on a girls weekend and it was fabulous. The amenities are about 4 mile walk away and its quite hilly so be prepared for that and getting a taxi back was impossible, so Id advise to book in advance. The meal we had at the Farmers Arms was beautiful though and definitely worth the walk. The whole weekend was wonderful and the prosecco snacks on arrival were such a lovely touch. We will definitely be back, in fact were already planning our next stay!
Victoria
Immaculate, super well equipped and comfortable. Loved it
First class holiday accommodation. Whatever we needed it was there. Beautiful main room, stunning location with the added bonus of a hot tub. Would definitely return and recommend.
Barbara
A lovely property. Comfortable & spacious. Some information on the TV controls would be useful & a note it takes awhile to get a connection. Shower seal in the main bathroom needs replacing & it could do with coming off ever so often for a clean. Bedrooms were a bonus as they were lovely & cool for sleeping. We would recommend the Hillside Barn to anyone who was visiting that area. The welcome gift of wine & handmade crisps was appreciated.
Mercedes
What an absolute find! The barn was just as pretty as the pictures. Plenty of space for the 5 of us. One of the most comfortable beds we have ever had away from home. The kitchen was really well equipped with pans and equipment. My only comment would be that there could have been more, cups, glasses and cutlery, as there was only exact 6 of each which meant you could not really use the dishwasher. But we just washed by hand instead! This is just a comment, as I could not criticise the cottage, it was too nice! The hot tub was lovely! Sadly for us, the weather was not so kind but we still managed to grab a couple of chilled moments in the tub! Definitely coming back to it in the future
Michelle
We could happily have stayed here forever. Hillside Barn is idyllically set in pretty countryside beautiful views and narrow roads to get there as you would expect. We opened our door to see cows and sheep in the field beside us. It is wonderfully quiet and peaceful and yet only a 5 minute drive into Ulverston town. There are a few other properties onsite, but they are mostly hidden and it felt for the most part that we were the only people there. The property is impeccably clean, the cleanest I have ever seen, the hot tub was amazing and fit 6 of us easily, I genuinely wouldn't hesitate to go back.
Stephen
Lovely setting , very clean , host Steve friendly and helpful , hot tub a great ... Lovely setting , very clean , host Steve friendly and helpful , hot tub a great addition, ideal location for trips out , will be back
Sophie
A beautiful barn conversion, in a lovely rural location. The cottage is well maintained, lovely and clean and beds very comfy. I was extremely surprised at how well equipped the cottage was too. I'd actually brought a few things for the kitchen dishwasher tablets, tea towels, bin bags and a small highchair for my daugher but everything and more, was there! The wine and chocolates on arrival was a lovely touch. My son loved the play cottage daisy cottage, I think? And he also loved that he could see baa baa black sheep from our property. We decided to book a holiday very last minute, so pleased we came across this this. Will definitely recommend you to family and friends! Thank you!
Lorraine
This place is amazing , everything u need is available , beautiful, could not ... This place is amazing , everything u need is available , beautiful, could not wish for anything more , hot tub , was out of this world , situated in a lovely location ,
Claire
What a stunning place. Came for a girls weekend to celebrate a birtgday and was overwhelmed by the beautiful location and setting. The cottage itself was clean and the decor was lovely. The walk in to Ulverston was great, the walk back was a bit of a killer though and the local taxi company were rude and refused to take us and hung up, simply not far enough. The hot tub was well needed after the walk back !!! The resident cat was a beauty and adopted us
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