Crumble Cottage was a milking shed that we have been transformed into a cosy romantic hideaways, full of character with many of the original features such as the oak beams and stonework. We undertook most of the work ourselves and have the scars and stories to prove it. The cottages is set in seven acres of mixed farmland, ancient woodland, water gardens and productive areas where we grow our own fruit and vegetables. In the summer and autumn we ask guests if they would like a complimentary basket of our excess produce. (Please note not always available depends on how successful we have been.) This year we have also started keeping bees.

Sarah is a horticulturalist and garden designer (CHort MCIHort) running her own landscape business from home and when she can escape loves taking people around the gardens.

Stewart works with technology and dementia and spends his spare time restoring vintage cars and bikes and is always delighted to show you his workshop and tool collection!

Both of us are keen nature lovers and much of the work we do externally encourages wildlife, and our reward has been a huge increase in the diversity of creatures visiting and living here. Including hedgehogs, dragon flies, otters, toads, kingfishers, newts, house martins, swallows, buzzards, bats and owls to name but a few.

Not content with surviving building Crumble Cottage ourselves, this last year we completed building Upper Crumble, a similar offer with hot tub in private courtyard. Also to be found on Owners Direct.

Sarah Byrne purchased this cottage in 2014

Beautiful quiet and sheltered location. The bustling medieval village of Cartmel is only a ten minute walk away. We get very little light pollution so star gazing has become another great attraction. We love going to restaurants and are spoilt for choice as we are surrounded by many award winning places to eat. Simon Rogan’s L ’Enclume with two Michelin stars, but there are many more exciting places to choose from. Always ask us for advice we try to keep very up to date with research and reviews! The village also has many other specialist shops, pubs and cafes. Unsworth Yard is a favourite where you can enjoy a glass of wine or beer brewed on the premises outside in their courtyard and have cheese brought to you from Cartmel Cheeses. A lovely way to spend an afternoon.

Beautiful peaceful location please see our reviews with lots of walks right from the door and only a mile from sophisticated civilisation.

Very romantic cosy cottage, with log stove, oak beams, crystal chandeliers and shutters at the tiny windows. Secure car park, old bikes to borrow, fishing licence. Owners on site but out of sight.