The Old Stables

A converted stables building set within the grounds of Ireby Grange Estate, The Old Stables combines period character with straightforward comfort. Three bedrooms sleep four: a single and double on the first floor, with two singles and a shower room on the ground floor alongside the main bathroom. The kitchen is equipped for self-catering, and there's a living room with woodburner for cooler evenings.

The property sits in High Ireby, a quiet hamlet surrounded by woodland and open countryside, with views across towards the Uldale Fells. You can walk straight from the door into the landscape, and the estate grounds are yours to explore. Behind the cottage, a private garden and patio back onto woodland. There's parking for four cars on site, and wifi is included along with heating and bed linen. One well-behaved dog is welcome.

Despite the rural setting, you're within reasonable reach of Keswick, Cockermouth and Caldbeck. A pub sits less than a mile away. The hamlet itself appeals to those after a base for fell walking or a genuine escape from the usual tourist routes, though it's not suited to a car-free trip.