This former watermill (thought to be 15th century), has been extensively renovated to a high standard. It retains many interesting features with oak beams, a wood burner, designer kitchen and a wall mounted TV.
The Old Mill is light, warm and spacious, and has a wonderful private terrace facing south to the sun overlooking the river and garden - perfect for breakfast, drinks or a barbecue. Situated on the outskirts of the village of Great Strickland, it is just a stone’s throw from the Lake District National Park. To the west, a mile away, is Lowther Castle (featured on the Antiques Roadshow) and the beautiful villages of Askham, Pooley Bridge and Glenridding. Ullswater lake offers various attractions including a trip on the old steamer, sailing, paddle boarding, fishing and some of Wainwright’s favourite fell walks, including one of the big four, Helvellyn.
For walkers to the east, there are more opportunities to explore in the Pennine hills and Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are peaceful country lanes for cycling and the Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route runs through Great Strickland. There are good opportunities nearby for horse riding, golf, sailing, canoeing, fishing, quad biking and clay pigeon shooting.
Penrith is a short drive away to the north and has excellent shopping choices with five supermarkets, as well as an excellent local produce delicatessen, many arts and crafts shops, a cinema and a variety of restaurants. Within walking distance are two village pubs The Lowther Castle Inn and The Strickland Arms serving good food and a Michelin Star restaurant, Allium nearby in Askham. The Old Mill offers a perfect, relaxing, holiday base in a beautiful valley in the centre of this amazing scenic area.

This delightful and charming, semi-detached Grade II listed cottage, adjacent to the owners home, dates from the 1600s and is set in its own delightful garden and with access to the owners’ grounds, in the quiet village of Little Strickland. Great care has been taken with the accommodation and it offers many interesting features including slate floors, and the beamed ceilings and wonderful wood burner all add to the character of The Barracks, making it well worth a visit whatever the time of year.
While Haweswater and Ullswater are a short drive from the cottage, the list of places you can explore and visit from here are endless, with the Eden valley and the Scottish Borders are all within easy driving distance. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

A super dog-friendly, cosy country pub in the delightful village of Askham in Cumbria, ideal for foodies, with stylish rooms and fabulous walks and fells on the doorstep.