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Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pet-friendly
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hartley, England
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd.
    4 min drive
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park
    4 min drive
  • Brough Castle
    6 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
This cottage's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lesley Rowe. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lesley Rowe and Kirkby Stephen Library
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Kirkby Stephen cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Juliette

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: See description for age suitability

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R., Llandrindod Wells

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
Clean, comfortable, nice location. Thoughtful little extras
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane R., Honiton, uk

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Candice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Cottage
Wonderful location, well-presented and comfortable cottage, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Janet S., Bolton

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mags C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Holiday Stay
Lovely Terraced house in lovely location. Everything we needed!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Base for family wedding
Lovely stay in this lovely cottage. Very clean & tidy on arrival, bonus of two off road parking spaces. Plenty of walking from front door, 15 mins walk into Kirkby Stephen for reasonably fit guests. Garden a little over grown with some rather old slippery steps to access a little bit of it but not a massive problem Tv with multiple channels, dvds for kids, plenty of walking information provided. Clean well equipped kitchen, downstairs W/C , Great base for exploring. No shops of any sort in immediate vicinity but coop etc 5 mins by car.. All in all a great place to stay & we shall definitely try to return…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good base for nice walks
Ideal property for short stays good location for some very nice walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful country retreat
We stayed at The Cottage ahead of our wedding and it was the perfect base for us during a busy week. The location was perfect - close to everything but quiet and peaceful. We loved watching the red squirrels and woodpeckers out the window! A beautiful home, which we would return to in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy Cottage
Lovely cottage in a great location for walking into the town and also walks in the hills straight out of the door. We (family of four) spent a week here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Holiday House
Clean, airy, spacious. Quiet and calm. Beautiful birdsong. Excellent walks right from the door: the viaduct walk is still terrific, Pendragon Castle is a five-star ruin and the town has good features including a fine church and splendid café for breakfast on the last morning. We also drove out to Dufton to walk up to High Cup Nick, and to Hawes for a selection of classy moseys around Mallerstang, Swaledale and those wild fells around Tan Hill. The beauty of this area relies a little on its not having been spoiled or overrun by insensitive tourism. (Kirkby Stephen's large car park is free!) So now you have read this, please eat it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved it!
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at the cottage, we found it very homely and comfortable and really enjoyed the little touches. It was perfect for us and our dog, who was very appreciative of the dog treats! The area was lovely, some great local walks and very friendly neighbours. We didn’t spot the red squirrel but we’d love to visit again so hopefully we’ll catch him next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

kerry h.

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy cottage
lovely break away, great wildlife spotting in the busy wee back garden. cottage has all necessary amenities and is well equipped short walk into kirkby stephen Taggy Man pub worth a visit as is the Penine Bistro and Bar but remember a torch for the walk home :)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need
Really enjoyed our short stay here. Short walk to Kirkby Stephen with its lovely shops, cafes, and pubs, but the cottage is nice enough not to want to leave. No sighting of the red squirrel sadly but the lovely birds really made up for it (and we saw a couple in the village).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Relaxing and comfortable cottage ,perfect for a wellbeing recharge
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Would Love to Go Back
It was bigger than we had expected, very comfortable and in a wonderful location. The communication with the manager was impeccable. The cottage is quiet and atmospheric: running water in the beck, a tawny owl in a hollow tree, a red squirrel dancing down the stone wall and so on, but it took only about ten minutes to walk on a. field path to Kirkby which has a variety of good and interesting shops and so on. The viaduct walk is a pleasant way to spend an evening hour, for example. We went one afternoon up to the Nine Standards.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for walks, kirkby stephen ( just dont follow the sat nav!). Perfect.
Booking, check in could not have been easier. little welcome gifts on arrival and good communication.