House in Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria

Luxury Lake District cottage sleeps 6 (+ cot)

Luxury Lake District cottage sleeps 6 (+ cot)

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Surrounded by countryside
Private grounds and driveway
Exterior
Property grounds
The patio and house from the garden

Overview of Luxury Lake District cottage sleeps 6 (+ cot)

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria
  • Popular LocationCarlisle Racecourse16 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake District Wildlife Park16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUllswater23 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury Lake District cottage sleeps 6 (+ cot)

The Badger Sett is a lovely 200 year old barn with modern single storey extensions to either side and is our home from home. We use it ourselves as often as we can (with our two children and very well behaved dog). In between times we invite you to come and enjoy it too. We want to make you feel at home and aim to provide the highest quality of facilities, fittings and service.

Since buying The Badger Sett in late 2010 we’ve completely remodeled and refurbished the cottage to make it in to the comfortable, spacious and extremely relaxing place that it is today.

The cottage is all on one level (so no stairs to worry about) and the safe, enclosed garden make it ideal for families with children.

Inside is luxuriously furnished with a harmonious blend of funky modern, retro chic and antique furniture – there's no shortage of mod-cons but there are plenty of traditional features too. There are three large bedrooms, two with King size beds and one with two twin beds. The master bedroom has a wood burning stove, french windows on to the garden and a TV. The well equipped kitchen has everything you could possibly need and there are two bathrooms – so no queues in the morning!

The cottage sits in its own grounds with beautiful views across the valley and is approached via a gated driveway from a very quiet country lane. There is an outside dining area with BBQ, off-road parking for up to three cars, a lockable store and a tap for washing muddy bikes and boots. The nearest house is the farm across the lane and the only neighbours you're likely to meet are the inquisitive and friendly bullocks who live in the field next door. Our private, enclosed garden is kept in tip-top condition by our local gardener and the lawn is a nice size for an impromptu game of cricket or football.

There's also free wifi if you find it impossible to leave work behind or you have teenagers suffering from social media withdrawal.

You will have sole access to the house and grounds during your stay.

We live 80 miles away so you're unlikely to see us but we are always available by phone and email if you need us and we have a maintenance person for emergencies.

The picturesque Lakeland village of Hesket Newmarket is just a one mile stroll down a peaceful country lane and is home to The Old Crown, Britain's first co-operatively owned pub which boasts its own micro-brewery and was listed by the Guardian as the one of the 100 best bars in the world!

The remote Caldbeck Fells are on the doorstep and provide fantastic opportunities for walking and mountain biking.

The classic peaks of Blencathra and Helvellyn are both close by and provide some of the best walking and scrambling routes in the UK. If you prefer more hustle and bustle the popular town of Keswick is a 25 minute drive away whilst historic Hutton-in-the-Forest with its famous horse trials is just around the corner.

For long distance walkers The Cumbria Way passes through our valley and for road cyclists The Reivers Route (known as the Return CTC) goes right past the bottom of our drive!

There are lots of things to do close by, including:
• Hutton-in-the-Forest historic house
• Go Ape – treetop adventures
• boat hire and steamer trips on the lakes
• Hadrian's Wall
• Carlisle Castle
• Lazonby outdoor swimming pool
• The Eden Valley
• The beach at St Bees

The Lake District is the largest of the 13 national parks in England and Wales and is known the world over for its outstanding scenery of lakes and mountains.

The nearest mainline train stations are in Carlisle and Penrith – both about 15 miles away. A car is essential.

Facilities for children:
We have a selection of toys and books for younger children and a wide range of dvds and board games for children (and adults) of all ages. There is also a Wii with a selection of games. The house is very safe for toddlers with no steps or stairways and the enclosed safe garden is a great area in which to play out. We provide a cot, highchair, baby monitor and night-lights for families with babies.

Property manager

Dom Raban

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Wigton

Located in Wigton, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tullie House Museum and Gallery and Carlisle Guildhall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hutton in the Forest and Calthwaite Hall. Traveling with kids? Consider Lake District Wildlife Park and AMF Bowling. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding.

What's nearby

  • Carlisle Racecourse - 16 min drive
  • Lake District Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
  • Ullswater - 23 min drive
  • Derwentwater - 25 min drive
  • Lodore Falls - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Wigton Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oddfellows Arms - 4 min drive
  • Dog & Gun Inn - 10 min drive
  • Bridge End Inn - 11 min drive
  • The Old Crown - 15 min walk
  • The Royal Oak - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynneric P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bungalow
Nice spacious comfortable property, well equipped, plenty of games and dvds in house. Weather wasnt great but we were able to have the heating on which warmed us up nicely. Had a couple of instances with no hot water. Would have been good to know about needing to use Ecover before coming as bought my own washing powder and liquid which couldnt use. Some was provided but not a lot and so had to take dirty washing home as didnt want to buy more. You have to take your recycling to another village, took a while to find the recycling point which was full with overloaded bins and only took plastic bottles and paper so had to bring rest of plastics and glass back with us and put in a black bin as waste. Beautiful area to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect walking getaway in the north lakes
Lovely property in a delightful setting with plenty walks and lakes within easy reach. House was large and easily accommodated 6 people. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Katharina H.

Liked: Check-in
Leider nicht so einsam gelegen oder gepflegt wie erwartet
Das Häuschen besteht aus einem alten Teil und modernen Anbauten. Es liegt neben einer Farm mit riesigen Scheunen und nächtlicher Beleuchtung, nicht etwa im grünen Niemandsland, wie die Fotos vermuten lassen. Während der Vermieter erkennbar viel Liebe in die Einrichtung gesteckt hat und das Haus insgesamt sehr ansprechend ausgestattet ist, lässt der Zustand leider zu wünschen übrig. Die Putzkraft arbeitet/kontrolliert wohl nicht 100% zuverlässig, wir mussten erst mal alle Töpfe und Pfannen spülen, die wir verwenden wollten. Es war kein Spülmittel im Haus und das Toilettenpapier war deutlich zu wenig. Nun sind das alles Kleinigkeiten. Wirklich problematisch ist der massive Schimmelbefall im kleinen Bad, der auch im daneben liegenden Schlafzimmer zu riechen ist. Da helfen auch keine Lufterfrischer, die wir bei Ankunft erst mal aus diversen Steckdosen entfernt haben. Fazit: Schade, das Haus ist so geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Es bräuchte jemanden, der sich zuverlässig darum kümmert. Insgesamt würde ich es im aktuellen Zustand leider eher nicht weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Deborah D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June2022
Wonderful cottage well laid out good sized rooms photos do not do this property justice good walks from Hesket Market which is a short drive away very peaceful property would stay again safe garden for our medium to large sized dog who loved her stay Great fish shop in Dalston
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat
While not in the heart of the Lake District, the Badger Sett is a perfectly lovely home base for exploring the area. Situated on a quiet lane less then a mile from the nearest village (with pub and shop), this home has a great garden where we spent most of our time (when not sleeping in the comfy beds!). The kitchen is sizeable and serviceable; do bring your own staples (we shopped in Carlisle en route). Dom was super responsive and kind. We were two couples at the beginning of a UK holiday. This was the perfect start.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

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