About this location
Geography: Rare 1850's stone barn conversion in Cumbria South Lakeland, but also situated firmly within the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary.
Aesthetic: Balance of dramatic rural scenery with editorial-grade interior design, historic Queen roof trusses, expansive open plan living area.
Views: Superb 360-degree Dales panoramas and distant Lake District views.
Isolation: Offers total rural isolation on camera while maintaining exceptional modern logistics just minutes away from the motorway and train stations.
Room breakdown
Upper Ground Floor (Living & Dining)
Main Space: Massive open-plan layout framed by three historic 1850 Queen roof trusses.
Natural Light: Triple-aspect windows providing abundant, clean filming daylight.
Stand Out Feature: Floor-to-ceiling glass-glazed "cart entrance" opening directly to a 1-acre field.
Aesthetics: Split-face white quartz mosaic feature walls and premium German matte Kitchen cabinetry.
Furnishings: On-trend textured styling, featuring an oversized bouclé L-shaped sofa and a carved elm 8-seat table.
Acoustics: Zonal acoustic rug placed which will absorb crew movement and echo sound.
Architectural Mezzanine
Camera Angles: Elevated multi-purpose platform offering direct, bird’s-eye framing into the living zones.
Tracking: Six panels of seamless, clear reinforced glazing for completely unobstructed camera tracking.
Lower Ground Floor (Bedrooms & Staging)
Master Suite: Premium double suite with private veranda, independent external access, and dense weave Berber carpet—ideal for character scenes or premium talent dressing.
Guest Rooms: One stylized editorial guest room and a third bedroom with direct, internal access to the outbuilding hub.
Crew Staging: Wide-clearance reception gallery and entrance hall offering an ample footprint for gear staging or smooth tracking shots.
Unique Set: High end family bathroom featuring a custom mural backdrop and wet-room rainfall shower.
Outbuilding Hub & Quiet Pods
Tech Zone: Attached outbuilding serving as a dedicated unpacking/kit area to keep the main house completely clear of crew clutter.
Quiet Pods: Equipped with two sound-isolated Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) quiet pods, perfect for voiceovers, interviews, or confidential production desks.
Parking and accessibility
Parking & Logistics
Capacity: Ample private, off-street parking at the rear for 10+ vehicles.
Framing: Parking zone is located safely out of shot behind the building.
Tech Zone: Attached outbuilding acts as a dedicated kit unpacking area to keep filming sets clear.
Accessibility & Transit
Road Link: Highly accessible rural route via the exceptionally quiet A684.
M6 Access: Just 15 minutes from Junction 37 of the M6 motorway.
Mainline Rail: Only 20 minutes from Oxenholme Lake District station (direct links to London, Manchester, and Birmingham).
Local Rail: Located 2 minutes from Garsdale station (direct links to Leeds and Carlisle).
Physical Access & Load-In
Entries: Features dual-level external entry points for versatile load-in.
Lower Ground: Just one small step for entry from the rear car park area.
Outbuilding: A single step required to access the main property.
Upper Ground: A four-step entry through the main cart entrance set.
Amenities
Key Features & Production Assets
Stand Out Feature: A spectacular, original cart entrance converted into a floor-to-ceiling glazed panoramic glass wall.
Outbuilding Hub: Attached tech zone complete with two structurally insulated quiet pods.
Exterior Space: Includes a private 1-acre front field exiting directly from the main living area.
Connectivity: Equipped with hyper-fast B4RN gigabit fiber broadband for rapid data uploads and live-streaming.
Wifi / Broadband
Network: Hyperfast B4RN rural fibre broadband infrastructure.
Speeds: Symmetric gigabit speeds up to 1,000 Mbps across the site.
Production: Built for rapid data uploads and seamless off-site live-streaming.
Power & Sockets
Capacity: High-capacity electrical system essential for heavy production loads.
Outlets: Generous distribution of dual plug sockets in all main zones.
Convenience: Built-in fast-charge USB ports useful for charging crew devices.
Dimensions & Framing
Main Space: Double-height ceilings framed by historic 1850s timber beams.
Angles: Architectural mezzanine with 6 clear panels for unobstructed camera tracking.
Logistics: Wide entrance hall and reception area for smooth gear staging.
Flow: Direct internal access linking the lower bedrooms to the outbuilding hub.
Noise Levels
Ambient: Exceptionally quiet rural valley setting with little road noise.
Sound Pods: Two sound-insulated SIPs pods in the attached outbuilding.
Versatility: Pod areas clear out easily for voiceover recording or private desks.
Toilet Access & Facilities
Upper Level: Accessible guest toilet immediately adjacent to the main kitchen set.
Lower Level: Large family wet-room bathroom.
Distribution: Multi-level setup allows crew and talent areas to remain separate.
Eco-Infrastructure
Power: Sustainable solar energy matrix for self-sufficient power.
Climate: Zonal underfloor heating running throughout the property.
Utilities: Private water borehole for unlimited supply and dedicated treatment plant.
Rules and restrictions
Booking Blocks Minimum Booking:
A standard 8-hour minimum applies to all moving image, film, and TV productions.
Half-Day Exception: A 4-hour minimum is available strictly for low-impact productions and editorial photoshoots with a maximum crew size of 8 people.