Barrie Guest House

email : enquiries@barriehouse.co.uk

The building of Barrie House began in 1873 by John Poole of Ulverston who employed builders William Park and George Kelsall of Barrow in Furness.  John Poole was the Coroner for the Liberty and Manor of Furness and clerk to Ulverston School Board and a solicitor.

Abbey Road was the main thoroughfare and showpiece of the town at that time and still retains those features today.  Many of the ‘gentry’ lived here on Abbey Road which was the longest tree-lined avenue in the country.

A Victorian house of magnificent proportions, Barrie House was converted to a Guest House during the last century.  It provides comfortable and friendly accommodation retaining many of the original Victorian features.  Barrie Guest House continues with the traditions of elegance and stylish comfort.

From first entering the building with its Minton tiled lobby and elegant staircases to the first and second floors, you are assured of a warm welcome.

We are situated on one of the main approaches to the town and within walking distance of the railway station, town centre shops and night clubs.

Our 11 guest bedrooms are well equipped to ensure the comfort of your stay and each has a television with Freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, central heating, bedside lights and a wash hand basin with fresh soap and towels.  There is Wireless Internet Access throughout the house.

Some rooms are ensuite but many of our guests enjoy a long relaxing soak in the vast Victorian bathroom on the first floor.

Our superb Cumbrian breakfast which is served from 6.30am includes grilled bacon, Cumberland sausage, fresh eggs from a local supplier, tomatoes and baked beans.  An excellent start to the day.  All this served with as much toast as you can eat accompanied by either tea or fresh coffee. 

Vegetarian and special diets are catered for – please mention when booking.

Barrow in Furness is surrounded on three sides by sea and there are many excellent nature reserves, Sites of Special Scientific Interest and beaches to walk on. The Tourist Board and the Local Council have produced many brochures with easy town and country walks round the local area showing many of the places of interest and the history of the town.