The Dovecote, Barrock Park, Southwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria

A rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II listed 18th-century dovecote at historic Barrock Park, with planning and Listed Building Consent for sensitive conversion to holiday accommodation. A truly distinctive project combining exceptional character, heritage and a peaceful rural setting.

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly distinctive former dovecote, set within the historic Barrock Park estate and benefitting from planning permission and Listed Building Consent for its sensitive conversion to create an individual holiday accommodation property. Occupying a peaceful rural setting amidst the attractive countryside of north Cumbria, the property is nevertheless conveniently placed just off the A6, close to the village of Low Hesket, easily accessible for Carlisle, the northern Lake District and the Eden Valley and offers an appealing combination of heritage and seclusion.

The Dovecote occupies a discreet position within the historic Barrock Park estate and is believed to date from the 18th century, forming part of an important group of historic buildings associated with the estate. Of considerable character and architectural interest, the building retains the distinctive qualities of its original purpose and provides a particularly unusual proposition for those looking to create a property with genuine individuality, while also offering potential commercial appeal as a high-quality holiday retreat.

Planning permission has been granted by Westmorland & Furness Council under Application No. 2025/2099/FPA for the change of use of the former dovecote to holiday-let accommodation, together with associated alterations and works. Separate Listed Building Consent has also been granted under Application No. 2025/2138/LBC, permitting the sympathetic adaptation of the historic building. Both applications were approved with conditions on 8 May 2026.

The consented scheme provides an exciting opportunity to breathe new life into this remarkable building, creating a characterful and highly individual holiday retreat while retaining and celebrating its historic fabric and architectural qualities. The combination of an attractive period building, prestigious estate setting and consented future use makes this a rare and compelling proposition.

Planning: Westmorland & Furness Council Ref. 2025/2099/FPA, approved with conditions 8 May 2026.
Listed Building Consent: Westmorland & Furness Council Ref. 2025/2138/LBC, approved with conditions 8 May 2026.

Directions
From Carlisle head south on the A6, turning right into Barrock Park just before reaching Low Hesket. Follow the road and take the turning to the left. On reaching the cottages, The Dovecote is on the right hand side.

Services
• Services are available nearby, but non are connected to the building. An individual treatment plant will be required.
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• There is private off road vehicle parking.
• The property is Grade II listed
• CGI images are for illustrative purposes only and are not to scale.