The Great Barn, Ullswater

The Great Barn is a five-star holiday home in Ullswater, Cumbria, sleeping eight guests across four bedrooms. This Lake District property sits on 26 acres with half a mile of private Ullswater shoreline. Groups get exclusive access to waterside land backed by Hallin Fell. The property features a 75-inch cinema-style TV with surround sound and a Yoga Terrace overlooking the lake.

The location puts you in the Lake District National Park. Calm waters stretch before the property. Hills rise behind. This is proper Cumbrian countryside with space to breathe.

Four bedrooms each have en-suite facilities. The master suite has a super-king bed, bath, walk-in shower and lake views. Two king-size rooms include en-suites, one opening onto the Yoga Terrace. One double bedroom completes the setup. The contemporary kitchen has two ovens, two fridges, induction hob and Delonghi Magnifica coffee machine. A mezzanine seating area sits above the main lounge. Secure gated parking fits four cars.

Aira Force Waterfall sits 9 miles away (18 minutes). Pooley Bridge offers country pubs along the water's edge (3 miles, 7 minutes). Helvellyn stands 6.5 miles away (15 minutes). Penrith provides shops and amenities 9.5 miles distant (20 minutes).

The Great Barn works brilliantly for families or friends wanting Lake District space and privacy. That private shoreline sets this property apart.