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Yew Cottage, Backbarrow

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4.9
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Backbarrow
Sleeps up to 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Yew Cottage is a stunning 4-bedroom stone cottage in the Lake District National Park, set on the exclusive Bigland Hall Estate. Every bedroom has its own en-suite in this three-floor beauty that sleeps 8 guests comfortably. Located near Backbarrow in Cumbria, this place stands out with its mix of historic charm and modern luxury. Want countryside views without sacrificing comfort? This is it.

The cottage sits within a 17th-century courtyard surrounded by 350 acres of ancient woodland. Spectacular views stretch all the way to the Lakeland fells from your private terrace. Fishing is available on the estate's tarn at certain times (with prior arrangement).

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About Yew Cottage

Yew Cottage is a stunning 4-bedroom stone cottage in the Lake District National Park, set on the exclusive Bigland Hall Estate. Every bedroom has its own en-suite in this three-floor beauty that sleeps 8 guests comfortably. Located near Backbarrow in Cumbria, this place stands out with its mix of historic charm and modern luxury. Want countryside views without sacrificing comfort? This is it.

The cottage sits within a 17th-century courtyard surrounded by 350 acres of ancient woodland. Spectacular views stretch all the way to the Lakeland fells from your private terrace. Fishing is available on the estate's tarn at certain times (with prior arrangement). Perfect for anyone who wants to explore the Lakes but still have a peaceful retreat to return to. And let's be honest - after a day of hiking, your legs will thank you for that hot tub.

The accommodation is spread across three floors with two king-size bedrooms on the ground floor (one can be twins) and two more upstairs with quirky sloping ceilings and wooden beams. The first floor features an open-plan living area with a woodburner, Smart TV and a bespoke kitchen with granite surfaces and wine chiller. Because what's a holiday without proper wine storage?

Just 10 miles from Bowness-on-Windermere, you're perfectly positioned to explore Lake District highlights. Nearby Cartmel (famous for sticky toffee pudding) is worth a visit and local walking routes start right from your doorstep. The private hot tub is the perfect place to soothe tired muscles after exploring - just BYO waterproof wine glass for maximum enjoyment. Yew Cottage truly delivers luxury in the lakes.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Yew Cottage

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub gets rave reviews. Guests love relaxing with countryside views, even in the rain – plastic glasses provided for drinks!

En-suite Bedrooms

All four bedrooms have their own en-suite bathrooms. Guests appreciate the privacy and comfort, with beds consistently rated as high quality.

Welcome Basket

Many guests mention the thoughtful welcome basket. One called it "the best I have ever seen" – a lovely touch that starts holidays off right.

Stunning Location

The peaceful setting with views toward the estuary gets top marks. Guests love the quiet countryside location with walks directly from the door.

High-quality Finish

The cottage is finished to exceptional standards. Reviews frequently mention the quality of furnishings, cleanliness and attention to detail.

Well-equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything needed for comfortable self-catering. Guests appreciate the high-spec appliances and thoughtful kitchen provisions.

Getting To Yew Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Yew Cottage by car, follow directions to the Bigland Hall Estate near Backbarrow in the Lake District. The cottage is situated in an exclusive courtyard on the estate with good access from main roads and convenient off-road parking for four cars.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest station is at Ulverston, approximately 7 miles from the cottage. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the Bigland Hall Estate.

Off-road parking for four cars
Ulverston station (7 miles)
Located on the Bigland Hall Estate

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Lakeland Motor Museum
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA12 8TA
Cartmel Racecourse
Distance: 5.8 miles
LA11 6QF
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 10 miles
LA23 3HQ
Bigland Hall Estate Walks
Distance: 0 miles
LA12 8PJ
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0QJ
Finsthwaite Heights
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8BW
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 7 miles
LA11 7EH
Ulverston Market
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 7LZ
Cartmel Village Shop
Distance: 5.5 miles
LA11 6QB
Backbarrow Bus Stop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8PX
Ulverston Taxi Services
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 7LB
Newby Bridge Filling Station
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NB
Lakeland Motor Museum
Distance: 3.2 miles
LA12 8TA
Cartmel Racecourse
Distance: 5.8 miles
LA11 6QF
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 10 miles
LA23 3HQ
Bigland Hall Estate Walks
Distance: 0 miles
LA12 8PJ
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 7 miles
LA22 0QJ
Finsthwaite Heights
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8BW
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 7 miles
LA11 7EH
Ulverston Market
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 7LZ
Cartmel Village Shop
Distance: 5.5 miles
LA11 6QB
Backbarrow Bus Stop
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8PX
Ulverston Taxi Services
Distance: 7 miles
LA12 7LB
Newby Bridge Filling Station
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NB

Is Yew Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love exploring the grounds of Bigland Hall Estate with its 350 acres of ancient woodland. The cottage provides a travel cot and highchair on request. Five Smart TVs and Blu-ray player offer indoor entertainment. Parents should note that children need supervision due to the on-site tarn and hot tub. Nearby attractions include Lakeland Motor Museum with its family-friendly exhibits.
For Couples
The hot tub under the stars makes Yew Cottage perfect for couples. Take the king-size bedroom with en-suite bath for added luxury. Evenings by the woodburner with a glass from the wine chiller create a romantic atmosphere. The peaceful location offers privacy despite being part of a small complex. Nearby Cartmel provides excellent dining options for special meals out.
Pet Friendly
Yew Cottage does not allow pets. The property has a strict no-pets policy as stated in the terms and conditions. If you're looking for pet-friendly accommodation, you would need to consider alternative options in the Lake District area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Yew Cottage

L'Enclume

Located 5.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QD

The Cavendish Arms

Located 5.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6QA

Lakeside Hotel Restaurant

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8AT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Yew Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Yew Cottage has a private hot tub on the enclosed patio. It's well-maintained with clear water and the owners provide plastic glasses so you can enjoy drinks while relaxing.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Yew Cottage does not allow pets. The property has a strict no-pets policy as stated in the terms.
How many bedrooms does the cottage have?
The cottage has four bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. Two bedrooms are on the ground floor and two are on the second floor with sloping ceilings and wooden beams.
What's the layout of the cottage?
Yew Cottage is set over three floors with two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor, an open-plan living area with kitchen on the first floor and two more en-suite bedrooms on the second floor. The ground floor has underfloor heating for extra comfort.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is off-road parking for up to 4 cars at Yew Cottage. This provides ample space for multiple vehicles if you're traveling as a group.
What amenities are included in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher and wine chiller. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.
Is there fishing available nearby?
Yes, fishing is available on the estate tarn/lake at certain times of the year by prior arrangement with the owner. An environmental license is required for fishing.
Is the cottage suitable for children?
Yes, but children must be supervised at all times due to the tarn/lake on-site and the hot tub. A travel cot and highchair are available on request for infants.

Yew Cottage Reviews

Lauren
Great property & location. The cottage was clean, well equipped and cosy. Really good size for a group of friends.
Great place. Clean, modern, warm. Lynsey is helpful and friendly. We all had a fabulous stay and will be back.
Hollie
A beautiful place to stay that was clean, well stocked and had lovely touches such as the welcome basket, hot tub towels and flip flops. We had a fab time and enjoyed the suggested circular walk from the house. The hot tub and log burning fire were both wonderful additions. Weve already agreed as a group that well be back!
Rebecca
Amazing stay beautiful house with everything we possibly needed! Thank you!
Nicola
Very comfortable, very well stocked, clean, bright lovely homely cottage.
Yew Cottage was delightful, beautifully presented and very comfortable. The hot tub was just heavenly, even in the rain! I will certainly be back.
Georgina
We had a fantastic time at Yew cottage it was perfect for our girls trip every bedroom was great the place was really well stocked with everything we needed, would stay again and recommend!
Rishika
Loved the stay at Yew cottage. The property was well maintained. Big rooms with comfortable beds. Very thoughtful to keep everything we need in the kitchen. Thanks for the lovely stay.
Absolutely fantastic property. Attention to detail was second to none. Definitely recommend
Rebecca
Absolutely gorgeous cottage which has been decorated to a very high standard. We met Lindsay when we arrived and she was very welcoming and showed us round. Every bedroom has a en suite shower room. The hot tub was lovely, very well maintained with clear water and they provided plastic glasses so you can have a drink in it. The view from the hot tub to the estuary isnt as good as I thought it would be as there was a wall in the way but if your tall you may still get a good view, none the less, the sound of only birds tweeting was so relaxing. Theres also a tarn which is only a short walk and you can walk a bit further and get an amazing view of the estuary. I would highly recommend this cottage, if I came back to the Lake District I would stay here again. Its easy to get around from it, close to the main roads and pubs but far enough away for it to feel like your out in the countryside and pure peace and quiet.
Malcolm
Fab cottage and hot tub, we will hopefully return
Eleanor
Lovely place however there was a couple of small changes I would make. The rug in the lounge was filthy and hadnt been cleaned in some time, the washing mashing needs a good clean, the sink in the kitchen needs cleaning out as there is very bad odour coming from it when the taps are running, the baby highchair also hadnt been cleaned and had food all over it and there is no full length mirror. The outside area is great, hot tub is good, bbq was a great addition and the furniture is perfect. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and bedrooms were very clean. I did get a text telling me the water cleaner had broken and wouldnt be fixed until the following day and for us to boil any drinking water, this was fine and we did appreciate the message. unfortunately what let it down was we didnt get told when the water was fixed and safe again, I did have to contact myself to ask and got told it had been fixed for some time. The management receptionists drive around on quad bike very fast and come around the corners very quickly where you cant see as there are high walls. Worth knowing as theres and accident waiting to happen, we had a couple of times where we went to come out of the gate and the quad bike came speeding round the corner nearly taking us out.
Andrew
We were very impressed with every aspect. Spotlessly clean and a lovely welcome pack of essentials. Good communication from property managers. Really helpful information folder at the property. Struggle to think how they could do anything better here. Totally recommend it
Property was well prepared and clean and tidy. Welcome basket was a nice touch and the cottage was fitted out with all amenities. Location is very rural and scenic and local walks are on your doorstep. Despite the weather late October we made good use of the hot tub. The price reflects the quality of the accommodation.Would recommend the cottages to others. Only issue was having to miss the potholes in the access road. We will go back again.
Lovely property, in a beautiful location, a perfect place to visit the Lake District.
Michelle
It was a lovely place to stay, fishing nearby. The whole place was well equipped and outside was a lovely private area with plenty of parking. Would highly recommend this place to stay.
Matthew
We were very pleased with Yew Cottage, it was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We appreciated the warm welcome and helpful staff. The location is great being lovely and quiet with amazing views and convenient for days out.
Beautiful property in an incredible location. Finished to a high standard and well stocked. Owners were prompt to respond to any issues. We had beautiful weather but this meant the house got quite warm a fan would have been the perfect addition.
Johanna
Really wonderful property in such a lovely area! Lynsey was helpful during our stay and answering any questions promptly to ensure all was OK. It really gave us all the opportunity to unwind and relax so I would definitely recommend! Thank you!
The accommodation was beautiful, spotless and facilities were amazing. The staff looked after us amazingly! Just be aware it is adjoining with two other cottages, not the whole building is you are booking a large group. We were very conscious of making too much noise but we could not fault the place or people at all!
Nicola
Yew cottage is gorgeous the photos don't do it justice ! Attention to every little detail has been considered to make your stay seamless .The sunset was amazing to watch sat in the spacious hot tub relaxing having explored Bowness during the day .We will definitely be returning to stay again .little tip the Asda nearby delivers your groceries save you taking bags of goodies ! Book now you won't be disappointed
Elizabeth
Beautiful property, very well equipped. Only disappointment was that a lot of land around the property was private when we looked on Google earth before we travelled it looked like there were a lot of places for the children to run around but their wasn't. However we would definitely book again if travelling to the area.
Yew Cottage is a beautifully furnished, spacious property in gorgeous surroundings. The Bigland Hall estate is picturesque, with lovely walks on your doorstep. The cottage itself is well equipped, with everything you need!
Lynda e
Yew Cottage is a beautifully furnished, spacious property in gorgeous surroundings. The Bigland Hall estate is picturesque, with lovely walks on your doorstep. The cottage itself is well equipped, with everything you need!
Cottage was really nice. We had a warm welcome on arrival and the welcome basket was a really nice touch. We had everything we needed on arrival and it was nice having some items provided we were not expecting. We had a great week stay
Douglas
Yew Cottage could be amazing but unfortunately we had a couple of snags which could probably be avoided with some maintenance on arrival we found parts of the property dirty there was also a horrible smell in some of the rooms we were told that the normal checks hadnt been carried out after the cleaners had visited but it did mean some of our party had to spend some of the first evening cleaning. In the middle of the holiday we had a visitor who ate some of our food in one of the cupboards a mouse!!! The issue was quickly resolved by the propertys owners with the hole into the property in a cupboard being blocked up and whilst mice in the countryside is something that no one could ever guarantee to eliminate, i would have expected common routes into the properties to be closed up in advance rather than risking holiday goers finding their food eaten. The hot tub is exceptionally well maintained although other areas of the property clearly need some TLC for example in the upper bedroom on the right the sink doesnt drain property blocked u bend probably and the shower tray feels like its about to give way when you stand on it.
Alison
This cottage is fantastic. Everything has been done to the highest standard. Modern, spacious, exceptional quality, cleanliness and location anyone staying here would not be disappointed in the slightest. Cant wait to go back. I have recommended to all my friends and family.
We had a fabulous time. The accommodation was of an exceptional standard and exceeded our expectations. The location was stunning and the facilities great. We will definitely be booking with you again and recommending to others.
Louise
The cottage was fabulous, even the teenagers were happy! Hot tub was amazing. Would highly recommend.
Isabella
This holiday had the wow factor, it was far beyond or expectations, so cosy, very comfortable & amazing hot tub . There was nothing to fault this magnificent holiday.
The cottage was absolutely beautiful, with an amazing view over the valley. The location was great for a getaway with friends. The bedrooms are huge and comfortable and the main living area is cosy with the log burning fire. We all had an amazing time and would definitely stay here again!
Yew Cottage was amazing from the moment we arrived! Lynsey was there to greet us and show us around the cottage and how to use the facilities etc. the welcome package bread, eggs, butter, milk, jam and even prosecco! was a lovely touch. The cottage was stunning, clean, and had all the equipment & facilities we needed, the bedrooms were fantastic all with en suite and plenty of space, we had no trouble fitting the travel cot and pram in one of the downstairs bedrooms. The hot tub is great, even providing flip flops to get to the hot tub! Its all private and the views were stunning. We were all extremely impressed with Yew Cottage and would definitely return and recommend to others. Great stay and place.
Beautiful house in a lovely quiet area. Hot tub was nice and clean!
Great Location. Brilliant facilities. Very Spacious. All in all fantastic.
Beautifully decorated cottage with lots of extras left by the owners! !! Luxury!!
Mercedes
Thoroughly recommend the Bigland Hall cottages! Amazing week in perfect setting. The cottage was really well equipped, of great standard which enhanced our family holiday.
Michael
Great location, lucky with the weather, good walking country.
Christine
The hospitality of Lynsey and Andrew Was first class The welcome hamper was the best I have ever seen Thanks
Charlie
GORGEOUS! Yew Cottage was equipped with everything. Will definitely be back.
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