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$194 / night
Total guests, Nights

Sturdy Bank Barn – Home 1134677 Barn

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

This semi-detached stone barn, set on a working sheep farm, has been lovingly restored over the past 3 years. Accommodation is over 3 floors with open plan kitchen and living spaces and generous bedroom accomodation, all connected by an elegant staircase.Upper ground floor houses a spacious living area with breath-taking views over the Duddon estuary and surrounding mountains through a large, double height, picture window, a fantastic space to watch an often dramatic sunset.The kitchen and dining spaces at lower ground level connect with an intimate landscaped yard, ideal for BBQs.With great access to walks and local villages this bespoke barn is a great base for anyone wanting a real taste of the South Lakes region.

This property is not suitable for children under 5 years of age due to open wooden staircases and hard slate floors.

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Full bed
    Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Sea view
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Interaction with guest

We live next door and are usually on hand to give information about the locality, lend maps for walking the hills if required or supervise an online shopping delivery before guests arrive. We always have mobiles with us and can be contacted should problems arise.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($250.95) £200.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

Children over 4 years of age only as there are safety issues due to hard floors and open woodden stairs

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About the owner

Lindsay And John W.
Average reply time:
1 minutes
Response rate:
40%
Calendar last updated:
11 Oct 2023
Years listed:
10
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
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“Lovely stay”

Reviewed 2 Jan 2023

Fantastic views, lovely place to stay and visit lake District, well equipped home from home, highly recommended

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“Far from the madding crowd”

Reviewed 15 Jun 2022

Beautifully converted barn with the most stunning views [and sunsets] The property is converted to a very high standard spread over three floors. There is underfloor heating if you need it. It is with… More

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“Mrs”

Reviewed 2 Nov 2021

Stunning house, views are beautiful and change with the weather. We felt a sense of calm and tranquility inside the house and would definitely recommend. Lovely hosts, who left a lovely birthday cake for my husband which was a nice surprise.

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“Amazing Barn in a stunning location”

Reviewed 5 Jul 2019

Wow! We absolutely loved our short stay here. The views were stunning, the barn was clean, bright and fresh and an ideal base for seeing the lakes. Thank you Lyndsey and John for letting us stay at th… More

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“Excellent property, wonderful views, lovely hosts, great location.”

Reviewed 9 Oct 2018

The Sturdy Bank Barn is a wonderful place to stay with all the modern amenities you could wish for, and it's set in a location with beautiful views from big windows overlooking the landscape. Ver… More

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“Stunning!!”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2018

We had the absolute pleasure of staying here for a week. Each day was a joy,every meal at the table looking at the view was a blessed day. Our party was me and my girlfriend,her 12 yr old and my 13 a… More

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“Perfect place for visiting the Southern Lakes”

Reviewed 30 Jun 2018

Sturdy Bank has a gorgeous light modern interior with all that you will need to help you enjoy your stay. It overlooks Grizebeck village and across Duddon Sands lie the beautiful Black Combe hills. Yo… More

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“Beautiful view and very peaceful”

Reviewed 5 Jun 2018

The owner rang in advance to give me directions and was very friendly, leaving me a contact number, in case we needed anything during our stay. The barn is beautifully converted, clean, light, comfort… More

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“Lovely accomodation for a few days in the South Lake District”

Reviewed 17 Feb 2018

Beautiful views across the valley from all three floors of this immaculate barn conversion. An extremely comfortable and pleasant few days in the Lakes.

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“Perfect get-away cottage - beautiful location and all modern amenities”

Reviewed 8 Nov 2017

The Sturdy Bank Barn turned out to much more than what we expected - a wonderful location overlooking the valley, a modern house with high-quality and well designed interiors and absolutely lovely hos… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Lindsay and John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Lindsay and John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Lindsay and John (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Lindsay and John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Lindsay and John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Lindsay and John (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Lindsay and John (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

Find out more about booking safely.

How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Lindsay and John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Lindsay and John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Lindsay and John (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Lindsay and John (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Lindsay and John (the owner) a message.

If Lindsay and John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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