WAYS TO BOOK ... We know some people are wary about booking direct. But we've been around 5 years and our ugly mushes, are all over our Facebook, website and blog. But there are 4 ways you can BOOK. 1. Book direct online on our website www.churchhousebarn.co.uk, where you can pay securely by credit card2. Find us on Cottages.com 3. Find us on...
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LAST MINUTE VALENTINE'S WEEKEND/FEB HALF TERM OFFER
‼️LAST MINUTE VALENTINES WEEKEND/ FEB HALF TERM OFFER ‼️ LAKES TO THE SEA NORTHERN LAKE DISTRICT - SOLWAY COAST Mon 16th Feb 4 nights was £395 now £295 Fri 13th Feb 3 nights was £350 now £295 / 7 nights was £550 now £495 No other discounts can be used with these prices 2 bedroomed barn (sleeps max 4) conversion with views 15 minutes to Sillot...
Traffic jam Cumbria Style
Oh look at the traffic jam in Cumbria ;-) #Cumbria #lakedistrict #selfcateringlakedistrict #holidayaccommodation #holidaylakedistrict
Our Feb 2026 offers
😌♥️COME AND RELAX - FEB OFFERS 😌 ♥️ Imagine a place of pure calm, come and relax from every day life. Peace and quiet, dark skies, listen to the owls at night 🦉 NORTHERN LAKE DISTRICT - SOLWAY COASTTreat your loved one to a weekend away for Valentine'sFri 13th Feb 7 nights was £550 now £495Friday 13th Feb 3 nights was £350 now £295 Mon 16th F...
Ideas for when it's raining
🌧️RAIN RAIN RAIN - NO PROBLEM 🌧️ Fingers crossed the weather improves for the February Half Term… remember we still have that week free xxxHere's some ideas for rainy days. No such thing as bad weather only bad clothing... as Wainwright once said. So here's a list of places to see and go why you are here... if it's raining We know it's rainin...
SAMYE LING BUDEST TEMPLE
An enjoyable trip out from the barn. Not Thailand but the Samye Ling Budest Temple at Eskdalemuir in Scotland. An extremely tranquil and peaceful place to visit, very touching. Then out for lunch at the Old School hub and cafe in the village. Stunning countryside in Dumfrieshire. #dumfriesandgalloway #eskdalemuir #samyelingbudesttemple
Let's talk WEDDINGS
🔔 Are you thinking of getting married or want a nice venue. Lakes and Coast best of both worlds - North Cumbria 15mins to the coast at Silloth. 🔔 We have a 2 bedroom barn conversion with views, so ideal for honeymoon or wedding guests AND 5 mins away is the amazing Den at 4 acres which can hold 200 people for a wedding venue We can help re signpost...
How time flies
We recebntly said Goodbye to our returning guests, Mel, Jess and Phoebe.Wow, doesn't time fly 4 years and look how much Phoebe has grown.See you next year x
How about a tootle around Bowness on Solway
How about a tootle around Bowness on Solway. (15 mins away from the barn) It's the start/end of Hadrian's Wall Walk. Here you will also see the remains of the old viaduct, which used to have trains going to Scotland. Sadly, closed in 1931, the Scottish used to walk across or use the train to have a drink in Cumbria, because you couldn't drink...
LAST MIN OFFER
🐣 LAST MIN OFFER🐣 NORTH LAKES DISTRICT- Coast and LakesMon 28th APRIL 4 nights £295 (was £375lNORTH LAKE DISTRICT - Best of both worlds... Lakes and Coast Lovely rural countryside setting 🌞 Book direct online, with cards. (All secure)🌞 No price increases 🌞 No booking fee🌞 Low 10% deposit if more than 6 weeks away2 bedroomed (one ensuite) luxu...
Talkin Tarn - a lovely flat walk
If you like a lovely flat walk, then try Talkin Tarn Country Park It takes about 40 to 45 minutes, to do the full walk round.There's a cafe on site as well and a children's playground, and plenty of ducks and swans. For the more adventurous there is archery, canoeing etc with Talkin Adventures but make sure you book ahead.Here's a few photos ...
October offers from £ 295 for 3 nights
🎃 OCTOBER OFFERS 🎃 11th Oct 3 nights £295 (was £350) 25th Oct 3 nights £295 (was £350)25th Oct 7 nights £495 (was £550)28th Oct 4 nights £395 (was £450)School holidays 25th October 2 bedroomed barn conversion with views 15 minutes to SillothNORTH LAKE DISTRICT - Best of both worlds... Lakes and Coast Lovely rural countryside setting 🌞 Book di...
LAST MINUTE APRIL OFFERS NORTH LAKE DISTRICT - Best of both worlds... Lakes and Coast Mon 15th April - 4 nights only £295 (was £395) Fri 19th April - 3 nights only £295 (was £350)
LAST MINUTE APRIL OFFERS NORTH LAKE DISTRICT - Best of both worlds... Lakes and Coast Mon 15th April - 4 nights only £295 (was £395) Fri 19th April - 3 nights only £295 (was £350) Book direct online, with cards. (All secure) No price increases 10% discount code for couples/2 guests ( not on reduced prices like above)&nb...
Things to do on a rainy or cold day, in the Lakes District
Fingers crossed the weather improves for the February half term… remember we still have that week free xxx Here's some ideas for rainy days. No such thing as bad weather only bad clothing... as Wainwright once said. So it's half term soon, so here's a list of places to see and go why you are here... if it's raining We know it's raining in Car...
Places to visit St Bees and Ennerdale Water
A lovely walk to the seaside town of St Bees, then a walk around Ennerdale Water #SolwayCoast #Ennerdale Water #StBees #LakeDistrict