About this property
A traditional, stone-built terraced cottage located at the end of the high street in the ever-popular town of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. This delightful cottage is an ideal small family retreat or for couples to spread out and recharge the batteries. The cottage has been tastefully renovated to retain its cottage charm, with a blend of original features and modern fixtures. On entering the cottage you will be met with a warm and cosy sitting room, ideal for relaxing and enjoying a film after a day exploring the wonderful surrounding area. On the ground floor you will also find a stylish kitchen with dining area and with all the amenities to prepare and enjoy meals with loved ones. Upstairs two inviting bedrooms await you, one with a king-size double bed and one single bedroom, together with a modern family bathroom. Outside you will find a spacious patio area for enjoying a spot of alfresco dining, or for just relaxing with a good book and a refreshing drink. Less than a minute's walk from an array of shops and traditional pubs in the market town of Kirkby Stephen, the cottage sits in an enviable location. The area is superb for lovers of the outdoors, with the nearby Howgill Fells, a favourite of Wainwright, offering great walking and cycling opportunities, and the famous Coast-to-Coast route passes nearby. Alternatively, enjoy the countryside from the comfort of a traditional steam train with the famous Settle-Carlisle railway can be easily accessed from the cottage. With the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks close by, this makes for an excellent holiday base whatever the time of year.
The old market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. A delightful rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area where Franks Bridge crosses the River Eden.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Roadside parking with additional free parking in market square 150 yards from property.
Secure bike storage.
Enclosed patio with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub less than 1 min walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Hardraw Force Waterfall
Reviews (43)
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Jonathan
Despite being a corner terrace is surprisingly spacious and well furnished with comfortable beds and sofas. Spick and span throughout with a pleasantly decorated bathroom. Brilliant location being only a few minutes walk from centre of Kirkby Stephen with plenty of pubs and cafes. Whilst staying there we also visited Barnard Castle, Richmond, Windermere, Smardale Gill and Hadrians Wall - all within (at the most) an hours drive away. CONS - we were told to contact owner for key. Tried an hour before arrival (no answer), tried again a few times whilst waiting outside cottage. Owner rang back to inform us there is a key safe in the back yard. Why Sykes doesn't let you know this beforehand I don't know. Be aware the cottage is on a corner with double yellows and a zebra crossing immediately outside. We found it easy to park across the road but in busier times might not always be possible. No instructions on how to recycle. Came back one day to find no electrics at all. Found fuse box but nothing had tripped. Rang owner. Never got back to us. Figured it out. There is a key you have to insert. Other people mentioned welcome pack. Not for us. Why not invest in an electric kettle? The kettle on the gas hob takes AGES to boil and must cost more. We bought a wine glass from a charity shop and thus DOUBLED the number of wine glasses on site! Come on guys - one wine glass! Although you now have two. Despite the above would recommend as a comfortable and economical base.
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Rosemary
Spar store almost next door is well stocked and friendly. A couple of very minor grumbles - there was no electric kettle (the hob one took a bit of getting used to) and I had to buy washing up liquid (left it for the next visitors). Lovely walks on the old railway line and beyond.
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Keith
Great location, with shops pubs and local facilities just a short walk away. Some great country walks on the doorstep too.