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The Old Bothy is a holiday cottage in BOLTON LOW HOUSES, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book The Old Bothy online today. This page contains information about The Old Bothy including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £292.00 per week.
Overview
This semi-detached cottage near the village of Bolton Low Houses sleeps four people in two bedrooms. Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
The Old Bothy is a semi-detached cottage, on a working dairy farm, near the village of Bolton Low Houses and Wigton in Cumbria. This cottage sleeps four people and has two bedrooms, consisting of one king-size double and one twin, as well as a bathroom. The cottage also has an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and a patio with furniture. The Old Bothy is a great base for exploring the Lake District National Park, the many towns nearby, and even southern Scotland. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
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Facilities & Amenities
Eco-friendly electric central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Two travel cots, two highchairs and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Patio with furniture plus shared, grassed picnic/play area. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles. Note: As property is on a working farm, children should be supervised at all times. Note: The owner has dogs. Note: There are 3 steps leading up from the patio/parking area to the property.
Location, Location, Location!
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The village of Bolton Low Houses offers a good pub serving food. The market town of Wigton and the village of Caldbeck are nearby. The area offers much to see and do and includes the towns of Penrith and Keswick, the cathedral city of Carlisle, Derwentwater and Lake Bassenthwaite.
Reviews
"My wife,my 1 year old little man and 3 year old girl and I stayed here for two nights. What a perfect little get away it is. The hosts Joanne and Martin are lovely people and they thought of everything that we could need for our stay with the little ones! Lots of indoor and outdoor toys to play with, DVDs to watch and books to read. Daisy said her favourite part of the whole trip was to help feed the cows, the kids both loved it! Thank you for your friendliness and letting us stay in one of your beautiful cottages. We would love to come back!"
"Booked a short break here at the last minute to extend our holiday in The Lakes and were not disappointed. Lovely home from home in a beautiful farm setting. The cottage was clean, homely and well equipped. Plenty of games, books and even a football goal for the children. Would highly recommend a stay here."
"Beautiful cottage for an amazing time. Joanne and Martin are fantastic and so welcoming. The place is very nice for children (animals, toys, playground). Very clean and confortable. Be back soon !"
"Lovely comfortable, cosy cottage, well equipped and furnished to a high standard. The owners have thought of everything! Ideal location to explore the beautiful Lake District and situated in a lovely peaceful setting. The welcome pack was a lovely touch and Joanne the owner couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. We couldn't have been any happier with the cottage and can't recommend highly enough."
"We stayed here for 2 nights and we're blown away by the accommodation and also the hosts. Joanne is friendly, approachable and helpful! The Old Bothy was fantastic and the little touches made by Joanne did not go unnoticed. There were age appropriate toys left for our son which he loved. The kitchen is excellently stocked with everything you need and more! The farm is in a fantastic location close to different attractions, shops and walks. We would definitely recommend staying and hopefully will be returning in the future. "
"We stayed here for our first holiday with our 11 week old baby. The accommodation was faultless - lovely spacious but cosy house, very well equipped and beautifully decorated. Joanne was a very welcoming and considerate host and the local area has glorious scenery and lots to do. Overall a wonderful holiday, I would definitely recommend staying here."
"The Old Bothy is the perfect cottage for a holiday in The Lakes. It's spacious and cosy all at the same time, having everything you could ask for for a home away from home. Surrounding views are glorious and it is within easy reach of a number of places to visit. We recommend a drive to Honiston Pass and Castlerigg Stone Circle. Joanne & family are the perfect hosts, you couldn't feel more welcome. We loved it so much we stayed an additional night! Thanks for a lovely stay. Elaine & Darren Ward"
"We stayed here for a three day weekend and it was utterly perfect! Joanne was a warm host, very helpful and told us about great walks to do in the surrounding areas. Joanne was great on communication while booking, and throughout. The accomodation was extremely clean, and very comfortable (the beds were the best I've slept in!). It was very peaceful and quiet, with a lot of space for kids to play. There were baby cows, lovely sheep and two gorgeous friendly dogs, it was heaven!"
"We spent a great week here in March, excellently located for the north of the lakes and the bottom of Scotland. The accommodation is very well appointed within everything you could possibly need. The conversion has been completed to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean. We received a really warm welcome from the owners (the dogs were also very friendly too - always made an appearance when you get back at the end of the day.) and the welcome gifts were extremely tasty. Lots of really nice touches that makes the accommodation stand out from others, guests book with recommendations of places to visit, to eat or walk worked really well for us. 10 out of 10 for us - thank you"
"We have just spent a week over New Year at The Old Bothy and have already booked to come back again this year. My husband and I have been staying in cottages for the last 18 years and this is one of the best we have stayed in. The cottage is warm, cosy and spotless it has everything you can want or need and more. The log fire has been a real treat on cold winter evenings. It is a real home from home and it is so peaceful and quite. We have truly had a wonderful break and have slept so well and fully recharged our batteries. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. The owner Joanne is a lovely lady and is there to help with anything if required but she is in no way intrusive. Already looking forward to our next stay."
"We stayed in the Old Bothy - a great cottage in a nice part of the country. Big nice rooms, safe outside play area for children and accessible from main roads. We had trips out to Buttermere, Derwent Water, Keswick, Carlisle - all nearby and easy to get to. Also had a look around some of the Solway coast towns and villages - I had never been here before and it was really good to explore the north Cumbria area for the first time - really pretty coastline and nice beaches. Definitely would recommend it."
"We could not pick fault with The Old Bothy at all! The owners Joanne and Martin were meticulous in everything, especially their homemade scones and jam, which were a treat! We had our own play area for our son James where he could admire the young calfs. The Old Bothy itself if lovely and has been furnished tastefully providing everything you need for a short or long getaway. We are used to being located centrally in Keswick but this did not affect our holiday as the distance to nearby attractions is minimal. Our cotbed broke but Joanne was quick to replace it with a choice of three of hers :). We will definitely be returning at some point preferably when it's colder so we can light the log burner and enjoy the warmth!"
"We stayed in the Old Bothy for 2 nights with our 1 and almost 3 year olds. The hosts were so welcoming and made our lives so easy by thinking of everything including travel cot with sheets, high chair, toys for the kids and yummy homemade treats. They gave us ideas of things to do locally and left a huge range of leaflets and recommendations book for us to look through. The outdoor space is perfect for children and is so beautiful. There are plenty of local pubs and places to eat a short drive away and Keswick is nice and close. It was a lovely relaxing weekend break and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. Thank you."
"Great hospitality. Hosts could not do enough to make your stay most welcoming. Excellent facilities and close to scenic spots"
"We have just spend the most wonderful week in this lovely cottage. Family orientated, secure, charming, welcoming, cosy...it's a delight! It met all our needs and more. The hosts were wonderful and had thought of everything. A basket of homemade goodies welcomed us, along with the opportunity to purchase more throughout the week. The novelty of ordering the local ice cream man delighted our wee ones. They had the firsthand opportunity to experience farm life by helping feed the calves at night, which they loved. A secure garden with toys allowed us to enjoy a warm, quiet coffee! The house itself was immaculate and kitted out to the highest of standards. Perfect for relaxing at night, cosied by the log burning stove. We filled our week with local activities and some further down into the lakes...there is still so much to do! We'll be staying here when we return "
"Just returned from a 10 night stay at the Old Bothy and had a fantastic holiday. The accommodation was superb, clean and modern but retaining original features such as exposed stone work and beams which was great. Joanne and Martin were welcoming hoasts providing everything needed for a family stay - Joanne even left out games and books suitable for my children. The kids loved being on the farm with all the animals - petting the farm dogs, feeding the calves and even getting to see a calf being born. There is plenty to do in the area as only 20 minutes from Keswick and the beautiful Lake District scenery, even the weather was good! I would definitely recommend The Old Bothy and hope to visit again."
"Book early to save any disappointment. This cottage is superbly equipped and well presented to provide a very comfortable holiday base, along with the very helpful host and set in an ideal location, it makes the prefect place to stay, for touring Cumbria. ,"
"We stayed at The Old Bothy with our children (5 & 8) during the Easter holidays. The standard of the accommodation is exceptional with the little touches really making it special - welcome basket with home baking, stoked log burner, soft toys on the children's beds...Holiday highlight was Martin and Joanne showing us around their farm and our children feeding the calves."
"Faultless accommodation - beautifully converted barn with loads of character, space and everything you need for a family break. The owners, who run the attached dairy farm were fantastic and made our stay even better ! Would absolutely recommend it."
"We both had a fantastic week at the Old Bothy.On arrival we found a welcome basket with fresh eggs, homemade bread and jam. The cottage is fully equiped and very comfortable. I would highly recommend staying here, a great place to recharge the batteries.The lakes are easily accessible and makes a perfect base for touring the area. The 4 dogs at the farm are the most friendly dogs you will meet. We hope to return soon."
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Bothy and the owners Joanne and Martin were wonderful hosts. On arrival we were given a basket of goodies. The cottage is very clean and is fully equipped with everything you need. it is a dairy farm and we were offered the opportunity to help milk the cows which was very interesting. Martin is passionate about the environment and it was interesting to chat with him. They have 4 lovely dogs who are friendly. it is located near the lakes distance, we loved visiting Buttermere and Grassmere which are very picturesque. i recommend going to visit the Upfront gallery In the town of Unthank, it has a great puppet theatre and cafe."
"This is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday. The Old Bothy is tastefully decorated, has all mod cons, and is surprisingly spacious. It is ideally located both for The Lake District & Hadrian's Wall walks. Joanne and Martin are so nice and helpful and everything about the accommodation has been thought through most carefully.It was everything we had hoped for!"
"What a lovely place. The owners were very welcoming as were the dogs. It was ideal for getting to the North lakes. The accommodation was excellent. There were lovely little things that made it stand out from the rest, such as a welcome pack. There were suggestions as to where to visit and where to eat. We were very impressed with the Eco credentials of the accommodation. It was very peaceful and relaxing, ideal for families. I would certainly recommend this holiday rental."
"Stumbled across this cottage on Trip Advisor whilst searching for accommodation in Carlisle area as we were looking for a last minute booking in the area. Couldn't believe our luck (the owners had had a cancellation which we were fortunate enough to make use of). The cottage is spacious, spotless and very well equipped (I loved having a big TV on the wall in the master bedroom). It was a shame we didn't make as much use of the outdoor seating area as the weather was quite windy whilst we were there, but I think it would be a nice place to sit and have breakfast in the morning. The owners were really welcoming, and very easy to chat to and we were very impressed with all the work that they had done around the farm to promote wildlife conservation. We will definitely be back!"
"We stayed at the Old Bothy for our 1st family holiday with our 5 month old son in May. Quite simply we love it here, it's so unique to stay on a working farm. The cottage itself was beautiful, modern, clean & had all the mod cons. It's in a perfect location to visit the lakes & surrounding area. Our homemade arrival basket was a very welcome surprise but very much appreciated. Joanne & Martin made us feel very welcome & couldn't do enough to help. We're looking forward to visiting again soon. "
"In over 30 years of holidaying in self catering properties in the UK, this is by far the best we have stayed in, in all that time. The friendliness, warmth and care by the owners added to our enjoyment, as did the very high standard of the furnishings and equipment. If you want a holiday in this beautiful corner of Cumbria, then you need look no further. During our stay we enjoyed visits to genteel Silloth, Keswick and the northwestern fells, where we completed the 'High Stile' ridge walk in superb weather, ending with a refreshing shandy at 'The Fish' in Buttermere! For variety, we also visited Ravenglass (for 'Ratty') and Glasgow by train from nearby Wigton. A splendid cottage indeed!"
"Our first proper family holiday away from the distractions and work of home and we picked the perfect place. We stayed in 'the old bothy' and it was so nice, the house itself is a really creative use of a barn and is really relaxing. Every room is great and very modern. It's on a proper farm so you get the feeling you are away from home (unless you are a farmer I suppose) which for us was perfect. It's also close enough to the big things we wanted to see like Hadrians wall, Carlisle castle, the north of the Lake District. The owners are lovely, helpful, friendly and genuine. They made our stay feel like we were just part of their normal every day life and not at all like we were paying guests. Which for us was a massive plus. We are definitely coming back here."
"We stayed over new year with our 2.5 year old son. The accommodation was faultless - high spec, very clean and homely. The owners have clearly invested a lot in converting the old buildings and they've done a lovely job - retaining many of the original features but also bringing everything up-to-date, They've also included a lot of really useful bits to make the stay more pleasant and the overall welcome, the warmth of the hosts and farm-based location make for a fantastic place that we'd recommend highly to anyone - well worth a visit!"
"Loved the welcome pack&everything about the cottage - already planning my next trip there&my boyfriend and I rarely go back to the same places. Martin showed us around the farm&we loved it&are very grateful for the welcome him&Joanne gave us. Our only suggestion on how this five star lodging could be improved is for it to be equipped with tea&coffee. We look forward to returning."
"we have just stayed for a week in the old bothy . what a find!!! . the old farm buildings have been converted into a stunning holiday home,very stylish and immaculately clean. Joanne and Martin are the perfect hosts, very friendly and helpful.we will definately be booking another break here .Just wonderful in every way."
"Accommodation spotless with so many great little touches. Joanne had thought about everything, and more. Our two year old daughter loved the cottage, loved the dogs, loved the cows. If you want a relaxing, fun holiday on a working dairy farm combined with luxury accommodation then this is for you. Martin kindly showed us round the farm which was fascinating. Nothing was too much trouble. Joanne even posted our baby monitor to us after I managed to leave it behind. There are two cottages on site which was great for us because we stayed in the Old Bothy and friends stayed in the Grainstore. We would definitely recommend."
"We have just returned from our second stay at The Old Bothy and again cannot fault the accommodation. The barn is very well equipped,spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. The owners cannot do enough to make your stay a memorable one and the little extra touches add to the experience. Our boys aged 11 and 9 loved helping with feeding the calves as well as exploring the farm and it's surrounding fields. We would recommend this without hesitation."
"We had a fantastic week staying in the Old Bothy. The facilities were excellent and our kids loved playing with the owners' dogs around the farm. It was lovely to relax in such a well appointed cottage, done up to a modern standard but with some charming features as well. Being greeted with freshly baked bread and scones and with an optional tour around the farm, it was more than just a holiday cottage. We all had a lovely time."
"Lovely barn conversion. A little bit of luxury. Stayed warm and cosy with minimal effort from the eco-efficient heaters (despite the winter cold outside). Owners very welcoming. Probably the best holiday cottage I've stayed in. Can't fault it. Will go again."
"What a wonderful conversion, extremely we'll equipped and spotless. We arrived early evening to a warm welcome, the wood burner was lit and a welcome basket left. From collecting the keys to returning them we had a great weekend at the Old Bothy. The views both day and night are stunning and it's so peaceful and relaxing. A perfect retreat, will definitely visit again."
"We have just returned from a lovely relaxing week at this gorgeous cottage. We had a very warm welcome from Joanne who greeted us with a welcome pack of home produce and had actually lit a fire so the cottage was warm and welcoming. The cottage was spacious and immaculately clean, the furniture and kitchen appliances were of a high standard and the furnishings were of good quality. The owners were always ready to offer help and assistance. The cottage is an ideal location for the lakes, Gretna, Carlisle etc. We would definitely recommend this cottage for the perfect getaway, even if the weather is bad there is a lovely log burner, a TV downstairs and in both bedrooms and free Wi-Fi."
"We had a super time at the 'Old Bothy'. The accommodation was excellent and very clean. Some lovely touches with the home baked welcome pack and free Wifi which reflects the care and extra attention by the Baird family. Be sure to take advantage of the offer to feed the calves with Will, our son loved it. Martin also offered a tour of the farm and surrounding ground which we greatly appreciated, a highlight of our holiday. His passion for conservation and interest in wildlife is infectious. We look forward to returning soon ! A+ recommended"
"We had a super time at the 'Old Bothy'. The accommodation was excellent and very clean. Some lovely touches with the home baked welcome pack and free Wifi which reflects the care and extra attention by the Baird family. Be sure to take advantage of the offer to feed the calves with Will, our son loved it. Martin also offered a tour of the farm and surrounding ground which we greatly appreciated, a highlight of our holiday. His passion for conservation and interest in wildlife is infectious. We look forward to returning soon ! A+ recommended"
"I was privileged to be the first person ever to stay at The Old Bothy, I experienced a wonderful stay and found the owners to be exceptional people. They are warm and friendly as are their dogs who come to greet you as you approach. The Old Bothy was tranquil and had outstanding views of beautiful countryside. in spite of the fact that I was actually staying there whilst working in the area, I was able to enjoy the surroundings ambience and peace during evenings and weekends. The quality of fixtures and fittings were also very good. A tastefully decorated cottage which cannot be fully appreciated on the photographs online. I was able to have friends for dinner and they were equally impressed by the high specifications and quality of the cottage. A fabulous location for visiting the many lakes or the breathtaking views of the keystone pass which is about 30 minutes drive away. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage, it's beautiful location and the hospitality shown by its owners Mr and Mrs Baird."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at The Old Bothy soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at BOLTON LOW HOUSES (observations for Wigton).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
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| Today | Rain And Snow | -2°C - 4°C | 1.69mm | 16mph NNW | 78% | 1,000mb | 63% | |
| Tomorrow | Light Rain | 1°C - 5°C | 0.57mm | 9mph NNW | 1% | 1,005mb | 67% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 12°C | 24.73mm | 20mph NNW | 100% | 992mb | 95% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 9°C - 13°C | 13.04mm | 25mph NNW | 95% | 987mb | 76% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 8°C - 9°C | 4.51mm | 39mph NNW | 83% | 984mb | 80% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 9°C | 8.56mm | 29mph NNW | 95% | 1,003mb | 81% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 7°C | 1.89mm | 6mph NNW | 46% | 1,015mb | 79% |