Guests say
Cowdber Barn is a spacious and warm cottage with quality bedding and a well-liked games room. It's set in a peaceful location, ideal for family holidays and group gatherings. Guests appreciate the surrounding countryside, local pub, and the property's rustic charm. Some cleanliness issues in less-frequented areas and kitchen equipment were noted, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The property is generally clean in day-to-day living areas, with spotless linen. However, guests noted cobwebs and dust in less accessible areas, suggesting the need for a deeper clean. The kitchen cleanliness received specific mention for improvement.
The barn's remote and peaceful setting is highly praised, offering tranquility and proximity to local attractions like the Devil's Bridge and the Lake District. The local pub is appreciated, though the property's seclusion means a drive is necessary for shops.
Guests find the beds and sofas comfortable, contributing to a relaxing stay. The property's spaciousness and warmth add to the comfort level, although some guests noted the showers could be improved.
The barn is well-equipped with a games room, wood burners, and sufficient heating. However, some guests felt the kitchen equipment was dated and mismatched, and the showers received some criticism.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Down a farm track, this barn conversion has an open fire and games room, perfect for large family groups..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room: French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Games Room: Table Tennis, Pool Table, Dartboard, Woodburner.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner and open fire included. Highchair. Small garden. Enclosed, paved courtyard with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only.. In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn’s unique character, while creating very spacious and well-equipped accommodation, ideal for holidays at any time of year. Set away from the farmyard, it is surrounded by farmland where sheep and cows quietly graze. There are wonderful walks straight from the door, with the fells and mighty Ingleborough in sight. At Ingleton (6 miles), there are miles of paths with steps and bridges along a wooded valley where waterfalls abound, and nearby White Scar Caves display classic features of limestone caverns. The very pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just 4 miles away, offering shops, inns, restaurants and a golf course.
Cowder Barn is ideally located between two National Parks – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District – both within easy touring distance and offering some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Rushing rivers flow down the main dales of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, surrounded by the high peaks of the Pennines, and high waterfalls, such as Hardraw Force near Hawes, make spectacular sights. Everywhere grey-stone villages blend effortlessly into an unspoilt landscape. The Lakes offer a land of exciting contrasts – high mountains and deep lakes in an ever-changing array of colours. Fishing and water sports can be enjoyed, or for the less energetic, sheepdog trials, Cumberland wrestling and fell races make good spectator sports. The coast is easily accessible, with the wide sandy beach at Morecambe only 16 miles away. Shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Please note the 3 further bedrooms, each have 5 steps up to threshold. The initial logs are provided, thereafter £10 per load.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (8)
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Anthony Haddon
Great space, lovely and warm. Good quality bedding and towels.
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Confirmed Guest
Our family of five had a wonderful and peaceful week's stay at Cowdbar barn. We had everything we needed. The barn is very spacious and the game room upstairs was well liked and used. We were blessed with usually good weather for this time of the year. We visited the Devil's bridge in Kirkby Lonsdale which has a beautiful, clean and well maintained high street with lots of eatery shops. We also visited the lake district which was a 35 minute drive from the barn, visiting the lakes aquarium and enjoying the boat ride across lake Windermere. A highlight of the visit to the area was a visit to the White Scar caves in Ingleton in the North Yorkshire National Park which is only a 20 minute drive away. Along with a delicious lunch at the Highway Inn down the lane, we also managed a chinese takeaway from the Water Lily in Kirkby Lonsdale. All in all, a memorable holiday for all the family. We hope to revisit soon. Thank you very much.
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Confirmed Guest
Huge property, kitchen diner made a great social space, loved the games room too, beds were comfy and lots of parking. Showers not great :(