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Fern Lee, Carlisle

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.8
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Carlisle
Sleeps 20
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 10

Fern Lee is a massive holiday home in Carlisle, Cumbria that sleeps up to 20 people. Almost every bedroom has its own en-suite so you won't be queuing for the loo after a few beers. This accommodation is perfect for big groups wanting to explore northern Cumbria without stepping on each other's toes.

Located just a short walk from local pubs (0. 2 miles) and shops (0. 3 miles), you'll have everything you need nearby. The Lake District National Park sits to the south, while Gretna Green's wedding venues are just across the Scottish border. The property's spacious garden gives everyone room to spread out when Uncle Dave starts telling his fishing stories for the fifth time.

The accommodation spans three floors with 10 bedrooms total.

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About Fern Lee

Fern Lee is a massive holiday home in Carlisle, Cumbria that sleeps up to 20 people. Almost every bedroom has its own en-suite so you won't be queuing for the loo after a few beers. This accommodation is perfect for big groups wanting to explore northern Cumbria without stepping on each other's toes.

Located just a short walk from local pubs (0.2 miles) and shops (0.3 miles), you'll have everything you need nearby. The Lake District National Park sits to the south, while Gretna Green's wedding venues are just across the Scottish border. The property's spacious garden gives everyone room to spread out when Uncle Dave starts telling his fishing stories for the fifth time.

The accommodation spans three floors with 10 bedrooms total. Ground floor has a double with en-suite, superking and twin with en-suite. First floor features a twin, superking, single and kingsize - all with en-suites. Second floor offers a twin and king with en-suites, plus a family room with double and single beds. Two sitting rooms, a dining area and fully-equipped kitchen complete the package.

Carlisle Castle is a must-visit (under 2 miles away), along with the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries. The historic marriage spot of Gretna Green makes for a fun day trip, while the stunning Lake District provides endless outdoor activities.

The private hot tub is perfect for soaking tired muscles after a day of exploration. Fern Lee truly delivers for large gatherings - just don't bring your stag or hen party here or you'll lose your £500 deposit faster than you can say "bubbles"!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Fern Lee

Spacious Layout

Perfect for large groups with 10 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. No fighting over shower time!

En-suite Bathrooms

Almost every bedroom has its own bathroom. Privacy is guaranteed even with 20 guests.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The outdoor hot tub was mentioned in multiple reviews as a highlight after busy days exploring.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Two fridges, dishwasher and all cooking essentials. Guests loved how easy it was to cater for large groups.

Great Location

Just minutes from shops, pubs and Carlisle's attractions. Perfect base for exploring Cumbria.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple reviews mentioned the comfortable beds and quality of sleep. Essential after busy days out.

Getting To Fern Lee

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Fern Lee by car, take the M6 to Carlisle and follow signs for the city centre. The property is located in a residential area with good road connections from all directions.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, Carlisle station is the main railway hub, with connections to London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Manchester. From the station, it's a short taxi ride to Fern Lee.

Ample off-road parking available
Carlisle station (approx. 2 miles)
Easily accessible from the M6

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Carlisle Castle
Distance: 2 miles
CA3 8UR
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA3 8TP
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Distance: 10 miles
DG16 5EA
Hadrian's Wall Path
Distance: 5 miles
CA8 7DD
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Distance: 7 miles
CA8 1HN
Bitts Park
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA3 8UL
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA3 8NX
Carlisle Market Hall
Distance: 1.7 miles
CA3 8JE
Kingstown Retail Park
Distance: 3 miles
CA3 0QT
Carlisle Bus Station
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA1 1JB
Carlisle Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
CA1 1QZ
Cumberland Infirmary
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA2 7HY
Carlisle Castle
Distance: 2 miles
CA3 8UR
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA3 8TP
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Distance: 10 miles
DG16 5EA
Hadrian's Wall Path
Distance: 5 miles
CA8 7DD
Talkin Tarn Country Park
Distance: 7 miles
CA8 1HN
Bitts Park
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA3 8UL
The Lanes Shopping Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
CA3 8NX
Carlisle Market Hall
Distance: 1.7 miles
CA3 8JE
Kingstown Retail Park
Distance: 3 miles
CA3 0QT
Carlisle Bus Station
Distance: 1.8 miles
CA1 1JB
Carlisle Railway Station
Distance: 2 miles
CA1 1QZ
Cumberland Infirmary
Distance: 1.2 miles
CA2 7HY

Is Fern Lee Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love the spacious garden for games and the hot tub for splashing about. With two TVs and WiFi, entertainment is sorted for rainy days. Bitts Park (1.5 miles away) has excellent playgrounds and Talkin Tarn Country Park offers water activities. Two travel cots and highchairs are provided for little ones.
For Couples
While Fern Lee can sleep 20, couples might find it too large unless traveling with other couples. For those in a group, the multiple en-suite bedrooms offer privacy and the hot tub provides romantic relaxation. Nearby Gretna Green (10 miles) makes a romantic day trip to the famous wedding venue.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Fern Lee, with the enclosed garden providing safe outdoor space. The location is ideal for pet owners with walks available from the doorstep. Bitts Park (1.5 miles) is great for dog walking and many local pubs are dog-friendly. The Lake District's numerous pet-friendly trails are within easy reach.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Fern Lee

The Griffin

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA1 2QT

Carlisle Spice

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA1 1RP

The Shabby Scholar

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA1 2BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Fern Lee

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Fern Lee features a private hot tub in the garden area. It's perfect for relaxing after exploring the local attractions of Carlisle and the surrounding Cumbria region.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Fern Lee is pet friendly and welcomes your dogs. The property has a garden area where pets can enjoy some outdoor time and there are plenty of walking routes nearby.
How many people can stay at Fern Lee?
Fern Lee can accommodate up to 20 guests across its 10 bedrooms. The bedrooms are spread over three floors with a mix of double, king, superking, twin, single and family rooms.
Are all bedrooms en-suite?
Nine out of the ten bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms. The one bedroom without an en-suite has a bathroom located directly opposite, so all guests have convenient bathroom access.
What amenities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with two fridges, a dishwasher, electric oven and hob, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. Everything you need to cater for large groups is provided.
Is there parking available?
Yes, Fern Lee offers ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. This makes it ideal for large groups arriving in several cars without worrying about street parking.
How far is it to local amenities?
The nearest pub is just 0.2 miles away (about a 4-minute walk) and the closest shop is 0.3 miles from the property. Carlisle city centre with its shops and restaurants is a short drive away.
Are there restrictions on the type of bookings accepted?
Fern Lee does not accept stag, hen or similar parties. A Good Housekeeping bond of £500 is required when booking the property to ensure it remains in good condition.

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Fern Lee Reviews

Elaine
This was our second visit to Fern Lee as a family of 20. We once again had a great time. House is centrally situated. Rooms are spacious and all have bathroom facilities. Kitchen is well equipped. House was spotlessly clean as usual!! We all had a great time!!
Elodie
Fantastic property for large groups. We just spent a weekend there for our annual friends reunion and it was close to perfect. Each room has an ensuite, which is so rare yet so convenient. The kitchen is very well equipped, the utility room has a spare fridge which is really convenient. The garden is very small but the yard provides a safe area for children to play for a short while. The drive allows plenty of parking we had 6 cars and 1 van and managed to park them all. The property was very clean. Location is perfect and allowed us to walk to the city centre and to local parks. Would highly recommend.
Chiazam
I enjoyed my stay at the fern lee however at the end of it I got a debit of 250 taken out of my account without prior communication. I believe this amount is high so I reached out to Sykes cottages and all they could do was apologize and nothing was done till date about it . I got comments in an email like I was cooking spicy foods and things like that so I reckon if you are from a region that cooks spicy food then this place may not be for you. Otherwise it was a nice place just bad communication and money deduction
Hayley
The house was everything we thought it would be. Loved the size of the kitchen with 2 fridges and plenty of empty cupboards for the weekend food which isnt always the case in holiday houses and having a large utility with a fridge freezer was a game changer. With so many family members celebrating 3 different birthdays we needed a drinksbar area with a good supply of ice the utility was perfect. The outside space although small was kitted out very well indeed and we werent going to bother with the hot tub as the weather was very hot and sunny but it was an added bonus. All the rooms were tastefully done with ensuites & bathrooms which were a higher standard than some houses. Everyone enjoyed their time there even though some of the more mature ladies wished they had a fan in their rooms as the weekend was exceptionally hot! There was a pedalbin missing in the ground floor bathroom which was just a little awkward. Hopefully the turn around staff were happy with how we left the house. I must say the communication before our stay from Julie at Sykes cottages was second to none. This is the second time Julie has managed holiday properties for me and her attention to every detail leaves no questions unanswered. Great service all round from booking, arrival and departure.
Elaine
We stayed at Fern Lee as a family of 20. The house was perfect for us. Lovely spacious comfortable house. Spotlessly clean. Great location, walking distance to centre. Kids loved the hot tub & the smaller lounge for their own space. Great that each room had their own private ensuite or bathroom. Kitchen facilities were perfect, allowed us to cook breakfasts and dinners for 20 of us! Very easy to find fromA69. Will definitely book again. We all loved it and were all gutted to leave.
Victoria
I actually think the photos could be improved in the listing as the property exceeded expectations! Its much nicer than it looked online! The downstairs space was fabulous! I loved that all of us could sit down and still have space. We were lucky with the weather and used the outside tables and hot tub which was a great temperature! The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed and thought had gone into catering for 20 people I.E. 2 toasters, 2 kettles. Only criticism was that we could have done with a couple of extra bin bags and dishwasher tablets. The garden also needs a bit of a tidy but, everything might have had a growth spurt with the sunshine!
The house was a good size, plenty of rooms and all being ensuite was a bonus. The little snug living room was also an advantage.
Excellent house for the nine of us mature persons to holiday. It gave us easy access to the interesting Carlisle area. Reconfiguring the furniture for our stay meant we could suit our mealtime socialising and meetingrelaxing times. Carlisle is undergoing major town renovations hopefully complete soon.
Lesley
The house was amazing . Superb location and everything you need for a stay The bed were comfortable and a real treat having just about every bedroom ensuite with only one not bit with a bathroom right opposite Am looking to rebook as it is really brilliant Host and customer support excellent t ! Worth staying !!!
Just returned from a family holiday, which included children. House was amazing and great location to explore Carlisle. Comfortable and plenty of space for 8 adults and 6 teenagers, and a dog. Well equipped and the hottub was fab.
Amazing property, very clean and well equipped in a great location. It has everything you need and more. The only suggestion for improvement I could give was if there could be a couple of extra tea towels and maybe oven gloves to be provided.
Shahbaz
Very good property for a large group or large families. When I first saw the listing didn't think of it to be as big as it was. Very good location not too far from main supermarkets. This property isn't too far from the Lake District so that's another plus. Also I'd like to say Julie was very helpful and very informative didn't have no difficulties when we arrived. Everything was sent over to us regarding what we may need to bring along with us and what was already provided which was also helpful. Overall we enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property to anyone whose looking to book.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and very comfortable with an extremely well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the outside space and hot tub too. There is ample parking we had 6 cars between us and all easily fitted on the drive Fern Lee is well positioned for strolling along the river and into the centre of Carlisle. It's about a 15 minute walk to the train station and a couple of buses also run near the house.
Nicolle
We absolutely loved our stay at Fern Lee, it was perfect for what we needed. Huge house to fit all 20 of us, dog friendly and close to the local amenities. It was great that all rooms had an en suite too for that bit of privacy and the hot tub was lovely
Nicola
The property is in a great location, 10 minute walk from the train station, close to the football ground and next to a beautiful park. A great base if youre exploring the lakes or heading into Scotland. The house has everything for a large group, plenty of comfy beds and bathrooms. We had a fantastic time for our friends 50th birthday there were 20 of us and will definitely be back.
Amazing house, looks even better than pictures, all rooms were very nice and Comfy, there was 20 in my party when we stayed and was plenty of room for us all, town centre only 10 min walk away to with plenty of bars and restaurants, would recommend this house. And would happily stay again
Beautiful, spacious house, all of our party were over the moon. The owner was very accommodating. It had everything you need for a break away for a larger party. There wasn't anything we were disappointed with. We will totally book again. Thank you
Stephen
Ideal accommodation for a large group. Very spacious, very clean, decent furniture, comfortable. One of our group tried the tub but found it a bit cool!. Really enjoyed our stay.
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