Wonderful holiday home | Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen
Beautifully presented open plan living space | Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen
Cottage
Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen
UK1115

Castle House Cottage

  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed
Pets stay free
Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio

5

out of 5

Within a walking distance of the picturesque town of Kirkby Stephen, a perfect base for touring Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Lake District.
1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washer Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Oil central heating (controlled by owner) and electricity (£30 Oct-Apr), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Lawned garden (shared with owner). Sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps in the garden.
Located in the small hamlet of Hartley, approximately 1 mile from the popular Cumbrian town of Kirkby Stephen, this charming cottage, originally a brewery and inn, offers welcoming, comfortable accommodation ideal for couples or a small family who enjoy exploring, walking or cycling in stunning countryside. The Yorkshire Dales National Park, Upper Eden Valley and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all right on the doorstep, and it is also within easy reach of the Lake District National Park. Dating back to the 1700s, the cottage, which is attached to the main house, has retained lots of lovely character features, which include exposed stone work on the stairs and a fantastic spacious bedroom with beams and galleried area. These traditional features are combined with all the contemporary comforts one expects from a holiday home, such as Wi-Fi, a well-equipped kitchen and contemporary bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. There is also a useful vestibule area where you can store outdoor clothing and boots.
Once a traditional farming and quarrying village, Hartley is a quiet place to stay, and the main sound you will hear is the babbling beck which runs through the village to the front of the cottage. The remains of the 12th-century castle can be seen on the hill which overlooks the village and on the summit of Hartley Fell are the mysterious ’Nine Standards’, a line of nine standing stones. Situated on the Coast to Coast footpath, the cottage is perfect for walkers. There is a variety of walks on offer to suit all abilities from a quiet riverside walk or a stroll along the railway lines to more challenging fell walks. The Eden Viaducts footpath starts in Hartley and the Howgill Fells are within easy reach, as are the North Pennines. The area is also great for cycling, with Kirkby Stephen on the C2C (Sea to Sea) Cycle Route. Other routes nearby include the W2W (Walney to Wear) coast to coast route and the Lakes and Dales Loop. There is an electric bike hire shop in the village and normal bike hire in Kirkby Stephen, or should you wish to bring your own bikes, storage is available on-site. Other popular activities available locally include golf and fishing. The popular ’Walkers are Welcome’ town of Kirkby Stephen is just 1 mile away and there is a footpath which will take just over 5 minutes to walk into town. Here you will find a good selection of shops, pubs, cafés and eateries as well as a couple of supermarkets, and there is a weekly market held on Mondays. The town also has a heritage centre and train station which is on the famous Settle-Carlisle line. In addition to its stunning scenery the area is also rich in culture and heritage and there are castles at Brough and Pendragon, both of which are free to visit. Shops and restaurants 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Awards

    Awarded for achieving an overall rating of 4.75 or higher

    Customers' Choice 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

    Awarded to our homes with 3 or more eco-friendly features

    Eco Stays

Features

Barbecue
Cot Available
Customers' Choice
Cycle Store
Eco Stays
Enclosed Garden or Patio
Fishing Nearby
Garden or Patio
Highchair Available
Open Plan
Parking - On Site
Pet - More Than Dog Friendly
Pets Allowed
Pets Free of Charge
Pub Within 1 Mile
Rural
Shower Cubicle
Stairgate
Train Station Within 1 Mile
Washing Machine
Wi-Fi

Location

Good to know

Check in and check out times

  • Arrive after 15:00
  • Depart before 10:00

Pets

  • 2 pets allowed

Car parking

  • On-site

What's included?

  • Wifi
  • Electricity
  • Bed linen
  • Towels

Smoking

  • No smoking, please

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