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The Chard, Longtown

Guest Rating
Rating
5.0
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
5.0
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

The Chard is a single-storey elegant cottage in Carwinley, a quiet hamlet in northern Cumbria, just 3. 4 miles from Longtown and close to the Scottish border. Part of the Lakelovers collection, this is one of two countryside retreats at Carwinley Retreats. It sits within four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Solway Coast, Northumberland National Park, North Pennines and the Lake District.

The setting is genuinely peaceful. Rolling fields surround the property and guests regularly wake up to local wildlife. The garden is a real highlight featuring a private hot tub, covered decked dining area, fire pit, lawn seating and a pond. It's private and quiet.

The Chard sleeps two guests in one double bedroom with a walk-in shower room.

 

About The Chard

The Chard is a single-storey elegant cottage in Carwinley, a quiet hamlet in northern Cumbria, just 3.4 miles from Longtown and close to the Scottish border. Part of the Lakelovers collection, this is one of two countryside retreats at Carwinley Retreats. It sits within four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Solway Coast, Northumberland National Park, North Pennines and the Lake District.

The setting is genuinely peaceful. Rolling fields surround the property and guests regularly wake up to local wildlife. The garden is a real highlight featuring a private hot tub, covered decked dining area, fire pit, lawn seating and a pond. It's private and quiet.

The Chard sleeps two guests in one double bedroom with a walk-in shower room. Open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining and sitting areas with electric underfloor heating throughout. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included.

Gretna Green is 7.7 miles away. Carlisle with its castle and cathedral is 8.5 miles. The Lake District is within easy reach and Edinburgh is just over an hour's drive.

The Chard suits couples wanting proper countryside peace. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Book it for the hot tub alone guests keep coming back.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Chard

Private Hot Tub

The private hot tub is cleaned and refilled between every booking. Guests repeatedly call it perfect and an absolute bonus.

Total Privacy

The outdoor space is fully private with lovely countryside views. Guests love the seclusion and the peaceful rural setting surrounding the property.

Fire Pit & Outdoor Dining

A covered decked area with furniture sits alongside a fire pit and lawn seating. It's a great outdoor setup for evenings outside.

Underfloor Heating

Electric underfloor heating runs throughout the cottage. Guests find it warm and comfortable whatever the season including winter short breaks.

Helpful Owners

Owners are praised across multiple reviews for being friendly and responsive. They provided extras like a high chair and matches for the BBQ when asked.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved pet is welcome at The Chard. It's a great base for walks in the surrounding countryside with your dog.

Getting To The Chard

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Chard by car, head towards Carwinley via the A7 or B6318 depending on your direction of travel. Longtown is just 3.4 miles away and serves as a useful landmark. Private parking for two cars is right next to the cabin on arrival.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Carlisle, approximately 8.5 miles from The Chard. From Carlisle station a taxi or hired car will get you to the property in around 20 minutes.

Private parking for two cars next to the cabin
Carlisle railway station (8.5 miles)
Located in Carwinley, CA6 5PE, northern Cumbria

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Distance: 7.7 miles
DG16 5EA
Carlisle Castle
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA3 8UR
Solway Coast AONB
Distance: 12 miles
CA7 4QU
River Esk Riverside Walk, Longtown
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5TH
Hadrian's Wall Path, Brampton area
Distance: 11 miles
CA8 1NW
Kielder Forest & Water, Northumberland
Distance: 28 miles
NE48 1BX
Longtown Town Centre
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5UB
Carlisle City Centre Shops
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA3 8JE
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Distance: 7.7 miles
DG16 5GG
Carlisle Bus & Rail Station
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA1 1JB
Longtown Local Amenities
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5UB
A7 Road (main route north/south)
Distance: 1 mile
CA6 5PE
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop
Distance: 7.7 miles
DG16 5EA
Carlisle Castle
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA3 8UR
Solway Coast AONB
Distance: 12 miles
CA7 4QU
River Esk Riverside Walk, Longtown
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5TH
Hadrian's Wall Path, Brampton area
Distance: 11 miles
CA8 1NW
Kielder Forest & Water, Northumberland
Distance: 28 miles
NE48 1BX
Longtown Town Centre
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5UB
Carlisle City Centre Shops
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA3 8JE
Gretna Gateway Outlet Village
Distance: 7.7 miles
DG16 5GG
Carlisle Bus & Rail Station
Distance: 8.5 miles
CA1 1JB
Longtown Local Amenities
Distance: 3.4 miles
CA6 5UB
A7 Road (main route north/south)
Distance: 1 mile
CA6 5PE

Is The Chard Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Chard is a couples-only retreat sleeping just two guests. It is not designed or equipped for children. The single double bedroom, open-plan layout and focus on adult relaxation make it best suited to couples rather than families with young children.
For Couples
The Chard is built for two. A private hot tub, fire pit, covered outdoor dining area and peaceful countryside views set the scene. All bills are included. Gretna Green is 7.7 miles away. Guests have even added it to their wedding venue shortlist. It's a proper couples retreat.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved pet is welcome at The Chard. The private garden with lawn area gives pets outdoor space to enjoy. Longtown is 3.4 miles away and the surrounding Cumbrian countryside offers good walking routes. No smoking is permitted on the property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Chard

The Eskdale Inn, Longtown

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA6 5TH

The Graham Arms Hotel, Longtown

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA6 5SE

Smiths Hotel & Restaurant, Gretna Green

Located 7.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DG16 5DQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Chard

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes. The Chard has a private hot tub in the garden. It is emptied, cleaned and refilled between each booking, so it may not be at the optimum temperature on arrival.
Is The Chard pet friendly?
One well-behaved pet is welcome at The Chard. The surrounding countryside and proximity to walking routes makes it a practical choice for guests travelling with a dog.
How many guests can The Chard sleep?
The Chard sleeps two guests in one double bedroom. It is designed specifically for couples and is not suitable for larger groups or families.
What is included in the rental price?
Fuel and power are included in the rent along with bed linen and towels. The kitchen is equipped with a microwave, fridge with icebox and a portable electric hob.
Is there parking at The Chard?
Yes. There is private parking for two cars right next to the cabin. Multiple guests specifically mention how convenient the parking location is.
What outdoor space does The Chard have?
The garden includes a private hot tub, a covered decked area with outdoor dining furniture, a lawn with additional seating, a fire pit and a pond. It is a well-equipped outdoor space.
What is the nearest town to The Chard?
Longtown is the nearest town at 3.4 miles away. It sits alongside the River Esk and offers independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.
Is The Chard suitable for a winter break?
Yes. The Chard is available for winter and Christmas short breaks. Electric underfloor heating runs throughout the cottage making it warm and comfortable during colder months.

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The Chard Reviews

Gorgeous place and incredibly relaxing, we had such a lovely stay. The hosts were very helpful and kindly provided a high chair and even some matches for our BBQ when we asked. The only very minor downsides were that a larger mirror would have been useful, and the location is quite remote so there isnt anything within walking distance. That said, we were aware of this before booking, so it wasnt an issue for us.
Harrison
Really good stay with large private field if bringing pets as long as there okay with wandering wildlife chickens rabbits and ducks etc. family who run it are really helpful and have done a great job building these lodges only small issues would be the size of the sofa and tv although these were barely used, used the komoot app to find local walks in the area and you are just a short travel from most as well as being near to Longtown which has any shops youll need during a short stay. And maybe one improvement would be having bbq equipment as all thats provided is a portable stove however rest of the facilities were good will likely stay again. Bathroom well above what we expected and hot tub was great set up by the owners when we first arrived.
Robert
Stunning, the cabin the location amazing, hot tub absolute bonus. Waking up to wildlife walking past your door was unforgettable. Cabin was comfortable shower was out of this world parking right next to cabin. Only thing missing and its minor just my opinion was large mirror and maybe extra cooking facilities, but seriously not a fault or issue.
This was the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing getaway. The accommodation was clean with everything we needed. The outside space was private with a lovely view, and the hot tub was great. We will definitely be back.
We had a lovely 3 nights stay. We were there to relax and unwind and thats exactly what we did with beautiful view. My only input would be that a clothes maiden would be beneficial to hang towels and costumes. It really dark at night especially in hot tub and some lighting around on the fence might light it up a bit. If Im going to be picky a mirror on the wall as hand mirror small a clock so dont have to look at our phones but this did not effect our wonderful stay.
The accommodation itself was absolutely beautiful and outside was even better. The hottub was perfect and the owners were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back
Could do with some sort of mesh door so you can open door without the risk of animals coming in. Also could really do with an oven. Other than that, really lovely place and we really enjoyed it
Stayed for the bank holiday weekend, everything was perfect. Highly recommend.
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