Last minute self catering holiday in Ravenstonedale, near Kirkby Stephen - sleeps 5

Brow View Cottage 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5

Located in the Eden Valley, this rural escape is ideal for those who wish to explore the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Step to entrance.
Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, pull-out bed (for child), Freeview TV and beams.
Bedroom 2: With zip and link twin beds (can be super kingsize on request), Freeview TV and beams.
Bathroom: With bath, shower attachment, toilet and heated towel rail.
Wet room: With shower, toilet and heated towel rail.

First Floor:
Open plan living space: With oak floor.
Living area: With wood burner, 32" Freeview TV, DVD player and beams.
Dining area: With beams.
Kitchen area: With breakfast area, electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Oil central heating (underfloor in hallway and bathroom), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair.

Enclosed courtyard with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. 20-acre grounds (shared with owner). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a covered well in the grounds, 5 yards away.

Extra Amenities

This old, stone barn, surrounded by 20 acres of unspoilt pasture land, with the owner’s living next door, dates back to the mid 1800s, and has been lovingly converted into a holiday home, combining charm and rustic features alongside all the contemporary comforts and amenities. Entering at ground floor level, there is a spacious hallway with underfloor heating, and plenty of room for coats and muddy boots. There are two beautifully presented bedrooms, both of which have flatscreen TVs, as well as a spacious wet room. An oak and glass staircase leads up to the first floor where you will find the light and airy open plan living space. At one end of the room is a well-equipped kitchen and dining area, and at the other end is a welcoming living area with plenty of comfy seating and a cosy wood burner, perfect for those cooler evenings. Outside there is an enclosed patio with table, chairs and barbecue - perfect for al fresco dining.

Lying close to the foot of the Howgill Fells, Brow View Cottage is surrounded by open countryside, and there are plenty of walking and cycling routes direct from the front door. The nearest village is Ravenstonedale, just 1½ miles away, which has award winning pubs as well as a 9-hole golf course and tennis courts. A wider range of amenities can be found in the nearby market town of Kirkby Stephen, including independent shops, cafés and pubs, as well as a couple of supermarkets and a tourist/visitor centre. Kirkby Stephen also has a Heritage railway station and a weekly market which is held in the town square every Monday. The first ’Walkers are Welcome’ town, Kirkby Stephen is surrounded by spectacular countryside with miles of footpaths, bridleways and open land, making this the ideal base for those who love the outdoors. Apart from the fantastic walking and cycling opportunities, there is also a pony trekking centre just 1 mile away.

Alternatively why not take a scenic rail journey on the historic Settle-Carlisle line, or travel vintage style with Cumbria Classic Coaches from Kirkby Stephen to Hawes, where you can visit the Wensleydale Creamery, Barnard Castle and Bowes museum.
Brow View Cottage is ideally situated for exploring the Eden Valley, as well as popular days out including the Rheged Visitor Centre, National Trust’s Acorn Bank and the historic market town of Appleby. The town of Kendal, which is regarded as the southern gateway to the Lake District, is just 20 miles away and makes for a great day out. Sedbergh, which is located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is just 9 miles away. This cosy cottage is ideal for those who might feel torn between the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Shop and restaurant 5 miles, pub 1½ mile