The Wayside and Whisky Barn

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Historic Charm: The Wayside and Whisky Barn in Millom offers a 4-star guest house experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden and sea views, complemented by modern amenities. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include bathrobes, sofa beds, and soundproofing, ensuring a relaxing stay. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves breakfast with local specialities, fresh pastries, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Dinner is available with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Activities and Attractions: Guests can enjoy fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, and cycling. Nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle (16 km) and Lake Windermere (43 km). Leeds Bradford International Airport is 155 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sylwia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely everything, the place itself - very tastefully done, old features exposed 🥰hosts- very kind, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area and whisky itself, breakfast - also very tasty and beautifully presented. Would definitely...”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Meeting Emiko the host and enjoying her personal knowledge of whisky. Feel lucky that she was kind to share her time and thoughts with us and ofcourse the delicious whisky. Best scrambled eggs I have ever tasted. Peaceful and comfortable stay with...”
Doug
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Barn style building, very attractive inside and out. All areas of the hotel were immaculate and comfortable. Our room and en-suite were spacious and well appointed. Great value for money.”
Nick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This was our first time in the Western Lake ,District and the location of the Wayside is ideal for exploring the local area. Emiko does a fantastic job and the accommodation is superb. The food choice is good and the quality of the food was...”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was very clean, beautifully designed and decorated. Great location, so peaceful and relaxing. The owner and breakfast staff were lovely and super helpful. The food was delicious! A wonderful stay. Thank you.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property is stunning! Overlooked by Black Coombe, it really is a special place tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the busy Lake District destinations. Emiko was the most gracious, kind host, and her homemade food was beautiful. She is...”
Sally
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff/owners were lovely. We stayed in the annexe, which was spacious and had extras. The food was lovely. Views/surrounding areas were amazing. Beautiful barn. Very clean and tidy throughout”
Steve
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, very good food, good base for a vigorous walk or a trip to the beach.”
Peyo
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“It was very clean, the staff was very friendly, breakfast was homemade and very delicious, the location is amazing and easy to found it. Definitely we will comeback again.”
Chaitanyavarma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very beautiful location, very relaxing, great hospitality and best collections of whiskies around the world, highly recommend for people having chill and relaxing holiday and also best for the whisky enthusiasts. Place with best host.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 171 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Welcome to The Wayside and Whisky Barn. Wayside Farm was built in approximately 1637 on the west coast of the Lake District, Cumbria. The Wayside and Whisky Barn is situated at the base of Black Combe, surrounded by stunning scenery and the Cumbrian coast. It is the perfect location for a relaxing weekend away or for the more adventurous we provide an excellent base for walking, biking, sea kayaking, wind surfing, kite surfing, we have fantastic horse riding, or if you are touring around the south west coast on motorbikes. We are an ideal place to stay overnight, with secure parking, and after an exciting day out, why not relax with a cold glass of beer, or a pint of cold draught Peroni, good food or a warming single malt whisky, if you try one and really like it you could purchase a bottle from our Whisky Barn to take home.

Property information

Welcome to The Wayside and Whisky Barn. Wayside Farm was built in approximately 1637 on the west coast of the Lake District, Cumbria. The Wayside and Whisky Barn is situated at the base of Black Combe, surrounded by stunning scenery and the Cumbrian coast. It is the perfect location for a relaxing weekend away or for the more adventurous we provide an excellent base for walking, biking, sea kayaking, wind surfing, kite surfing, we have fantastic horse riding, or if you are touring around the south west coast on motorbikes. We are an ideal place to stay overnight, with secure parking, and after an exciting day out, why not relax with a cold glass of beer, or a pint of cold draught Peroni, good food or a warming single malt whisky, if you try one and really like it you could purchase a bottle from our whisky barn to take home with you. In summer we have an outdoor area with picnic benches where you can enjoy the views of Black Combe and totally relax. The accommodation has been carefully and tastefully renovated from a disused derelict barn and has kept many of its original features. All four bedrooms are decorated individually, have good quality furnishings and are all ...

Neighbourhood information

The Wayside is situated in Whitbeck at the foot of Black Combe in the idyllic countryside within the south west Lake District National Park. The location sandwiched between the coast and the fells offers a plenty of activities, including horse riding on sandy beach, fell walk directly starting from the Cottage's door steps. South and Central Lakes are also easy to access as well as the western Lakes, and that makes The Wayside a great base to explore wide areas of the Lake District.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Semi-private dining (reservation in advance essential)
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

The Wayside and Whisky Barn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that pets are only allow in the King Double Room and only one dog per reservation.

Guests wishing to dine at the restaurant are advised to make a booking in advance.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Wayside and Whisky Barn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).