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Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Food and drink

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Hartley, England
  • Place, Eden Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stainmore Railway Company Ltd.
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Toilet/Cloakroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.

This is a delightful, charming barn conversion. Both spacious, yet cosy.
There is private parking at the front of the front of The Cottage for up to 3 cars.

Ideal for couples or families. Dog friendly.

The Cottage accommodates 4 people comfortably with two bedrooms and there is a double sofa bed in the living room should you need extra sleeping space. Dogs are considered part of the family and are very much welcome, but we must know their names :).

The living room boasts a log burning fire, some logs will be provided and you can purchase some more from the village. The rear of the cottage looks out over the private, enclosed, terraced garden that is accessed by the back door.

The dining area seats 6 and looks out over the rear garden.

There is a well equipped kitchen and a downstairs cloakroom/toilet. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a double bed and a smaller bedroom with twin beds. There is a family bathroom with a shower and bath.

We have indicated this cottage as not suitable for 0-2 years, this is due to there being no stair gates and there is no extra guard to the fire (other than its door). Your infants are welcome as long as you understand this risk. A travel cot can be provided if required and a high chair on request. Small person cutlery is provided in the kitchen.

Hartley has an abundance of red squirrels, pheasants and small birds that are often found passing through the back garden of the cottage. Look out for the parrots!

Kirkby Stephen is a traditional market town of historic buildings, cobbled yards, quaint corners and interesting shops.
It is on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway line. There is a heritage/information centre, café's, pubs, eateries, bakery and a superb Indian restaurant!

Attracts both walkers and cyclists alike. Situated on the Wainwright’s coast to coast path with walks from the cottage ranging from quiet riverside walks and walks along the railway lines to fells including Eden viaducts footpath, the Poetry trail, Howgills and Dales, Hartley fell and the Nine Standards, Smardalegill Viaduct and Great Asby Scar.
For cyclists, Kirkby Stephen is on the W2W (Walney to Wear) coast to coast route and the Lakes and Dales Loop nearby. There is electric bike hire in Hartley and a bike shop/bike repair in Kirkby Stephen.

For those that are looking for heritage and culture, there are the castles at Brough and Pendragon and there are nearby villages of Winton, Nateby, Soulby, Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune - some within walking distance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
See description for age suitability
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kirkby Stephen

Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Eden Valley. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Eden Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Hartley, England

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Brough Castle - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ullswater - 42 min drive - 57.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandford Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stainmore Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Inn at Brough - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lesley Rowe and Eden Valley. Yorkshire Dales National Park is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhiannon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cottage with everything we needed for a nights stay. The outside seating was nice to sit at and appreciate the peace and quiet and the living room was comfortable to sit in during the evening when the temperature dropped. Kirby Stephen was easily accessible by car but is also walkable for restaurants, cafes and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Stayed here for a nearby wedding. Lovely and quaint. Milk and sweet treats left by owner for us on arrival were a lovely bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage just outside Kirkby Stephens

We had a lovely weekend in Juliette’s cottage. Cosy, clean and in a great location. We even saw a red squirrel in the back garden
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Bolton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Celebrating New Year

Great weekend with Husband and our 2 dogs. Cottage was great, plenty of space, garden lovely, plenty of wildlife. Short walk to Kirby Stephens plenty of shops and pubs, looking forward to next visit 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim McCann

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab cottage

The cottage is in a lovely location only a short drive to Kirkby Stephen. It is well kitted out with everything you need and has a very homely feel. There are many walks on your doorstep with lots of wildlife just outside your window. We did see the squirrel which was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this and will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage (larger than expected from photos). Everything you need for a stay away from home.

Excellent response from owner. Clean and tidy and well equipped property. Little garden with daily visits from male/female Guests pheasant and little red squirrel plus plenty of little birds (bag of bird feed and nuts for squirrel were left for us to use). Unfortunately weather was poor so did have opportunity to sit out (furniture was available). Thank you for the traybake and Finley enjoyed the dog treats left for us. Plenty of walks from your doorstep, we liked the walk on the old viaducts about 10mins away. Short walk to Kirkby Stephen, where have a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants (some was closed due to first week in new year and they were taking holiday break, after Christmas busy period - we expected this may be the case). Property has its own parking space and neighbours were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in a lovely location! Check in details were clear and directions from Kirkby Stephen were helpful too. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfecte cottage, schoon,warm, alles is aanwezig
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a lovely cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and Julie went above and beyond to deal with the glitch in the Vrbo website.Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house in a quiet location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cosy cottage

We had a wonderful time in "The Cottage ". It is cosy and well equipped. Nice walks and pubs around. Juliette is very friendly. We would stay again there, if visiting the region again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice, clean and everything well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Perfect cottage, perfect location, perfect weather.Even saw a red squirrel! .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable stay

Clean, comfortable, nice location. Thoughtful little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

We booked this cottage for a family trip in our summer holidays and it was a lot better than expected. The rooms were big enough for a family of four plus dog. Everything was clean and tidy. The place is in a cul-de-sac and quiet, only cars from the neighbourhood are present. The parking lot is big enough for two cars. A ten minute walk leads to the next little city of Kirkby Stephen, where everything you need is available - pubs, inns, shopping, visitor centre, gas station. The walking trails around the place are refreshing and relaxing. We enjoyed the trip and are definitely coming back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for dogs

Lovely cottage. Bigger than it looks in the photos. We enjoyed our visit. Very dog friendly area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hartley cottage

Super space. Comfortable accommodations. Lovely back garden with a red squirrel visitor and lots of bird song. Great walks from the door with neighbouring Kirkby Stephen easily accessed by foot path or car for shopping. Ample parking space that is easy to access. Quiet. We very much enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Cottage is lovely. Very well located for long, interesting walks to Kirkby Stephen and surrounding countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Weekend!

Absolutely beautiful little cottage in an idyllic location with red squirrels coming to say hello! The cottage has everything you need for an extremely comfortable stay. The cottage is within easy walking distance to Kirkby Stephen where there is lots to do and see with some lovely places to eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cottage

Wonderful location, well-presented and comfortable cottage, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mags C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely comfortable cottage

Hartley is delightful and so is this lovely cottage, only 10 minutes walk to Kikby Stephen. Excellent location for walks, or you can stay cosy and watch all the wildlife in the garden. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet cottage

There is so much to do from the front door and loads more after a short drive. This time we walked to Brough and back across fields and hills, and had fish and chips at the pub along the bridleway in Nateby (examples of front door excursions there) and we also walked along a stretch of the Pennine Way to Low Force and High Force, and explored some of the high routes along the Mallerstang (we used a car to get to those places). There is so much we have not yet explored, including the limestone pavement above Orton and the walk to Keld. I still dream of climbing Mickle Fell, even though every time I get a permit my chosen weekend is a wash-out of Noah proportions. I can hope. It's a great place to get back to, with a good kitchen, a comfy lounge and a proper table. I love a proper table.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely, roomy cottage in a quiet area. Cottage has good parking and is within walking distance of town. Host is very responsive to queries. Great location for visiting the Lake District and on the Coast to Coast trail. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Stay

Lovely Terraced house in lovely location. Everything we needed!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

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