Two bedrooms, one double, one twin. Sleeps 4.

 

A 2020 barn conversion finished to a high standard with every consideration given to the guests. The Cartshed is a unique cottage with the open plan ground floor leading to a luxurious bathroom and stairs to the two first floor bedrooms and patio / hot tub area.

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The kitchen is a notable feature, designed to accommodate the culinary aspirations of the self caterers.

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The ground floor living area and bathroom has underfloor heating for cosy winter days and the log burner completes the picture.

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The space

 

The Cartshed offers quality fixtures and fittings blended with the old world charm of open beams and wooden floors. The ground floor has underfloor heating and comprises an open plan living room and kitchen.

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2 first floor bedrooms are accessed via a semi open staircase and landing also connecting to the rear door to the terrace and hot tub area.

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The property is accessed via a courtyard and parking area which is shared with 2 other cottages all arranged to ensure privacy is assured.

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Ain House has an on-site wood and easy access to Irton Fell to the north with paths onto Illgill Head where there are tremendous views into Wasdale and towards the Scafell range.

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The Cartshed is a barn conversion - it retains some features of it’s former use - particularly in the bathroom where an old bread oven has been retained along with a stone basin. It’s a quirky property. Outside are the footings of an engine that used to run a driveshaft which ran through the property into the main barn and was used to run a saw bench and even generated electricity in the days prior to a mains supply to the property. The drive shaft opening is now a bedroom window and the mortice machine used around the turn of the 19th / 20th century was found on site and we have plans to display it nearby.

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The Cartshed forms part of the Ain House complex of buildings. Whilst offered to rent individually it is feasible to group book with the 2 other on site properties (Ain House Cottage and Ain House Stables) which can sleep 14 in total. Occasionally a further one bedroom (2 person) cottage may be available by separate negotiation.

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Guest access

 

The grounds are generally open to use by guests, provided the immediate vicinity and privacy of each property is respected. Due care and attention to safety should be exercised - the woods are interesting but on a hillside.

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Other things to note

A new high-speed satellite based Internet service was installed in October 2023. This is a huge upgrade from the previous rural broadband service we had, allowing you to stream videos, browse the web, and download files much faster.

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The Cart Shed features downstairs:

• A large open plan living room and designer kitchen with:

  • Fridge and freezer

  • Double oven

  • Hob

  • Microwave

  • Kettle

  • Dishwasher

• In the living room

  • A large sofa and two chairs

  • Flat screen TV with FreeSat satellite receiver

  • A dining area

  • Table and chairs for 4

• A large bathroom with walk-in shower and feature rolled-top bath.

• Oil fired and underfloor heating throughout

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The upper floor features:

• 2 bedrooms

  • Master double bedroom

  • Twin bedroom

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The Cart Shed also has

• Its own private, screened hot tub 

• Shared access to utility room with washing machine.​

• Fast, satellite based WiFi.