The Furness Peninsula is a little known treasure of the Lake District. The unspoilt beaches of Morecambe Bay and the Duddon Estuary offer much for those looking for quiet walks amongst magnificent scenery. These impressive tidal estuaries are home to many varieties of sea birds, waterfowl and waders including Eider ducks, Oystercatchers, Terns, Lapwings and Grebes. There are also raptors including Merlins, Peregrine Falcons, Sparrow hawks and Owls. Roanhead is home to the scarce Natterjack Toad whose far - carrying 'song' can be heard on calm, warm nights in May and June. Barrow Golf Club is a great course to play with wonderful views over the Duddon estuary, well tended fairways and greens, and very welcoming members. This course is designed to provide exciting and challenging golf to test players of all standards. A championship standard golf course, measuring 6184yds. Barrow provides eighteen holes designed to challenge every aspect of a golfer's game, regardless of experience or ability. Par 71. SSS 70. There are also many other golf courses in the area including Furness Golf Club on Walney Island (6363yds) and Ulverston Golf Club (6201yds). just off the coast between Roa Island and South Walney, was the original safe harbour for the monks of Furness Abbey. The castle there was built by the monks as a warehouse to keep their cargoes safe, having been granted a licence by King John in 1212. However the Abbey soon discovered that it did not just keep the pirates out, it also kept the King's customs men at a distance and it was widely known at the time that the Abbey was active in the smuggling business. There is small ferry boat that will take you there from Roa Island. The South Lakes Wild Animal Park is a world-recognised centre for conservation and breeding. You may well be surprised by a giraffe or two, or a rhino as you approach Barrow on the A590! The zoo at Dalton is home to many birds and animals including Baboons, Lions and the endangered Sumatran Tiger. Nature Reserves on North and South Walney are home to the largest mixed ground - nesting colonies of herring and lesser black - backed gulls in Europe and the most southerly Eider Duck breeding colony in Britain. Many properties, beaches and swathes of countryside and coast owned by the National Trust in the local area are well worth a visit. was once one of the richest Cistercian monasteries in England, exceeded only by Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire. The 700 - year- old red sandstone ruins, beloved by William Wordsworth, are located in a peaceful valley five minutes from Barrie Guest House. With the aid of an audio tour you can explore the remains of a towering abbey that was home to a flourishing and wealthy order. at Barrow in Furness is well worth a visit. It takes you on a historical tour from the early beginnings of Barrow as a small farming community in the early 19th century through the years when Barrow was the biggest producer of iron and steel in the country to the present day ship-building.

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. Coniston Water and Lake Windermere are within easy reach as are the hills and tarns of the Lake District National Park. There are that run from Haverthwaite to Lakeside on Windermere and a connecting ferry boat up to Bowness and Ambleside.

We are now pleased to accept most major debit and credit cards. Debit cards preferred as due to bank charges all credit cards will attract a 3% surcharge

Turn off the M6 at junction 36 and head west towards Kendal. Turn off at the signs for Barrow in Furness (A590). Travel through Newby Bridge and Ulverston (A590). Straight over the first and second big roundabout after Ulverston keeping to the A590. At the third roundabout turn left (signposted Furness General Hospital and Furness Abbey). At the next roundabout turn right onto Abbey Road. Straight on for about 1.5 miles, through the traffic lights and past the Strawberry public house on your left. We are just down the hill from here on your right opposite Furness Park Motor Company. You may wish to park on Brighton Street which runs between us and the church. Click here for scalable map email: enquiries@barriehouse.co.uk

 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Heating
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Pets are accepted
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms