Jenny’s Croft - Luxury Holiday Barn, Glassonby, Cumbria

Jenny’s Croft is a 5* Gold Award winning restoration of a Grade II listed traditional barn located in the quiet hamlet of Glassonby in the middle of the Eden Valley. Views over the rolling hills of the Eden Valley and its close proximity to the Lake District National Park are the main feature of Jenny’s Croft and its private entrance, parking area and outlook make the best of this.

The recent renovation of Jenny’s Croft which dates back to the 1600s, brings this barn back into habitation for the first time since 1764. It retains many of its original features including beams, open fireplaces, stone staircases, stone walls, original old fashioned door heights (some low) and terraced gardens and fields. Jenny’s Croft is furnished throughout with antiques and incorporates solar hot water heating.

Jenny’s Croft’s position on one of the higher hills in the Eden Valley gives its gardens amazing views towards the Pennines and the rolling countryside that has seen this area in Cumbria declared one of the UK’s designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Other properties to be found within the grounds are Glassonby Old Hall, sleeping eight guests and Elk Cottage, sleeping four guests.

Check in/ Checkout Times

Check in: 4:00 pm | Check out: 10:00 am

Accommodation Description

Ground floor:
Cathedral ceiling entrance hall, sitting room with double sided cast iron fire opening on the other side into the dining area. Large breakfasting kitchen. Cloakroom with wc.

First floor:
Double bedroom with a 5' antique oak carved bed and an en-suite bathroom with a cast iron bath.
Bedroom with two 2'6" zip and link beds which can be joined together to make a 5' bed upon request and an en-suite shower and wc.

Equipment

Electric hob and separate oven.
Microwave.
American fridge freezer.
Bosch dishwasher.
Washing machine.
Tumble dryer.
Large screen LCD television.
DVD player, iPod docking system.
WiFi*.
Telephone.
Cot, high chair and stair gate available on request.
Weber barbecue with locally sourced charcoal provided for guest use and sustainable plantation teak garden furniture.
Hot tub available to hire - please see notes.

  • Child Friendly
  • Countryside
  • Cycling Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Family Friendly
  • Farm
  • High Chair Available
  • Internet
  • Luxury
  • National Park
  • Near Golf Course
  • Near Walks
  • Open Fire / Log Burner
  • Parking Available
  • Pets
  • Pub Nearby
  • Romantic
  • Short Breaks Allowed
  • Travel Cot
  • Washing Machine

About the area

Attractions and nearby amenities

There is a village shop one and a half miles from Glassonby, in Kirkoswald which also has two local pubs.
Bicycles, locks and helmets are available for hire as well as fishing nearby.
Great walks starting from the front door including a walk along from Dale Raven along the banks of the River Eden, a walk to Lacey's Caves along the Eden River, a walk to the Long Meg Stone Circle (the second largest in England).
Cycling route maps provided and Glassonby is located along the popular C2C cycle route as well as having many quiet lanes in the local area which are ideal for cyclists.
Canoes and sailboats available to hire from the Glenridding Sailing Centre.
Pony treks from Rookin House Farm.
The charming nearby Cumbrian village of Melmerby, where the nationally acclaimed organic Village Bakery and the Shepherd's Inn Pub provide great food and local ales.
As a Rowley Estates guest you can enjoy a free swimming session at nearby Greystoke village Pool, a great heated outdoor community facility.