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A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.
Cottage with kitchen, near Yorkshire Dales National Park
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9.8 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Kirkby Stephen
- Place, Lesley Rowe2 min walk
- Place, Kirkby Stephen Library3 min walk
- Place, Stainmore Railway Company Ltd.17 min walk
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen.
A unique cottage right by the River Eden in Kirkby Stephen. Feed the ducks from your window, or hop on one of the most scenic railway lines in the country.. Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner. Electric underfloor central heating, electric wall heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a river 20 yards away.. This unique, detached holiday home sits right on the River Eden beside an old pack horse bridge, with wonderful views across the river and farmland towards the Howgill Fells. Well-presented and furnished and making good use of the available space and also offers Wi-Fi, making it an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! The property is also festively decorated at Christmas time for a home-from-home feel.
It is just a two-minute walk from the interesting, traditional, small market town of Kirkby Stephen which stands on the famous Coast to Coast walk and is close to the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line, two miles away. The magnificent Eden Valley is sandwiched between the Lakes and Dales. National Parks, is less well known than the Lake District and is a real delight to visit. The surrounding countryside offers spectacular views and numerous walks of various levels and there is an excellent tourist office in the town to help plan your activities. The closest lake is Ullswater, 25 miles, which is regarded as the most romantic of the lakes. There is a regular boat service running up and down the lake with stop offs for those wishing to walk part way. There are plenty of water sports available along with terrific walking and cycling. A drive along the lakeside runs over Kirkstone Pass and down into Windermere and Ambleside, a scenic drive not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, Electric Woodburner. Electric underfloor central heating, electric wall heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a river 20 yards away.. This unique, detached holiday home sits right on the River Eden beside an old pack horse bridge, with wonderful views across the river and farmland towards the Howgill Fells. Well-presented and furnished and making good use of the available space and also offers Wi-Fi, making it an ideal retreat for couples or a single person. You can even feed the ducks from the window! The property is also festively decorated at Christmas time for a home-from-home feel.
It is just a two-minute walk from the interesting, traditional, small market town of Kirkby Stephen which stands on the famous Coast to Coast walk and is close to the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway line, two miles away. The magnificent Eden Valley is sandwiched between the Lakes and Dales. National Parks, is less well known than the Lake District and is a real delight to visit. The surrounding countryside offers spectacular views and numerous walks of various levels and there is an excellent tourist office in the town to help plan your activities. The closest lake is Ullswater, 25 miles, which is regarded as the most romantic of the lakes. There is a regular boat service running up and down the lake with stop offs for those wishing to walk part way. There are plenty of water sports available along with terrific walking and cycling. A drive along the lakeside runs over Kirkstone Pass and down into Windermere and Ambleside, a scenic drive not to be missed. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Small dog/s only allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Kirkby Stephen
Kirkby Stephen is home to this cottage. Lesley Rowe and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Brough Castle and Eden Valley Railway.

Kirkby Stephen
What's nearby
- Lesley Rowe - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Kirkby Stephen Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
- Lake Windermere - 45 min drive - 59.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sandford Arms - 9 min drive
- Stainmore Cafe - 10 min drive
- The King's Head - 6 min drive
- The Pennine Hotel - 3 min walk
- The Inn at Brough - 7 min drive
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