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Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Back of the cottage
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Outhgill, England
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Wensleydale Creamery
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hardraw Force
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.

Situated in The Mallerstang valley, which is a beautiful and unspoiled area, described by David Bellamy as England’s last wilderness. There is plenty of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer and many bird nesting sites in the spring..

The Old Stables offers a cosy cottage with wood burning stove, open plan living and four large double bedrooms. There are red squirrels in the valley and often in the garden. There are many beautiful walks in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria, some straight from the house, or within short drives.

The house is very well equipped and includes a washing machine, slow cooker, bread maker, hyper-fastWiFi, a freezer and two refrigerators. It is fully centrally heated with an oil fired boiler. The wood burner isn’t needed to keep warm, but does make for a cosy evening in the comfortable living room. Logs and kindling are supplied to start you off.

The bedrooms are large, comfortable doubles. Three have double beds and one has two singles. One double, accessed via a spiral staircase, has an en suite and walk in wardrobe. There is another large family bathroom with a roll top bath and separate shower. There is also a downstairs loo.

Kirkby Stephen is a thriving pretty town with all the shops you could need. There are country pubs within a short drive.

Property manager

Richard Eden-Green

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Maximum two well behaved dogs. £20/dog charged.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you are unable to go ahead with your booking due to Government Covid restrictions, please contact us.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kirkby Stephen

Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines, while Eden Valley Railway and Artbarr gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Brigflatts Meeting House and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Outhgill, England

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Wensleydale - 7 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Wensleydale Creamery - 14 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Hardraw Force - 15 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Ribblehead Viaduct - 32 min drive - 34.7 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taggy Man - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Mulberry Bush - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The La’l Nook - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mango Tree - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage. located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Wensleydale and Brough Castle. Eden Valley Railway and North Pennines are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect country retreat
Lovely accommodation. All the mod cons yet with lovely traditional character. Very warm and cosy. The location is great, situated in the very quiet hamlet of Outhgill yet only 5 miles from Kirkby Stephen with it's array of shops & pubs. Highly recommend the Black Bull at Nateby for it's Sunday lunch. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day stay at 'The Stables'
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

russ b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cumbria cottage
Comfortable well built house, well provisioned and furnished, overall excellent- even had good weather
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property, enjoyed our stay
Stayed for 3 nights, well equipped nice bedding, suited 5 friends who enjoy walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Lovely property and in a great area. Hoast very helpful throught out and always contactable.
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great facilities
House is very well equipped, very clean and a very pleasant place to stay. Plenty of room for 8 people. The weather was appalling for our stay so our children enjoyed working their way through the plentiful DVD selection!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

russ b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outhgill
Excellent experience.Very comfortable property. 3 bathrooms very useful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, ideal for quiet stay away
Everything was fine, pity I took ill on Saturday night, but that is a ongoing issue, nothing to do with renting the property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Holiday
Perfect accommodation for our holiday exploring the Yorkshire dales with the family, we all loved Forbidden Corner (needs booking in advance); and the Wendslydale Creamery. We also enjoyed numerous walks recomended in the useful information pack and particularly were delighted to discover the little Edwardian rock garden in Aysgarth on the last day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visit to Outhgill.
In a very picturesque spot with plenty of country walks. Some good local pubs and places of interest to see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Dales cottage!
We really enjoyed our stay in Outhgill. The cottage was lovely, and really well equipped (with more than enough room for the four adults in our party). The cottage is situated in a beautiful location, with numerous walking trails straight from the door! It really is great spot for anyone who enjoys walking, running or cycling. The real highlights for us was visiting the many waterfalls in the area, and having red squirrels visit the garden! Would highly recommend this cottage. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Lovely quiet cottage ideal for exploring Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great half term break
The old stables is a beautiful cottage set in beautiful surroundings. It was very cosy & clean & well equipped. We all loved our stay. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 children. Thank you for letting us stay.

10/10 Excellent

Carol-Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Fantastic property. Ideal location for peaceful family holiday. Ample room for 5 people. Excellent communication with owner. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All ok but we think that as a two week stay the bedding should have been changed after a week
The only downside was poor internet, and as stated in review lack of bedding change plus grass cutting.

About the host

Hosted by Richard Eden-Green

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I am a retired company director and now work part time as a consultant. I live in The Peak District and enjoy country walks and hill climbing. As a family, we love spending time at The Old Stables, enjoying the beautiful open spaces and the wildlife.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is in a truly special part of England. The Mallerstang valley has been described as England’s last wilderness, yet it is less than 30 minutes from M6. The barn conversion combines modern comforts with the charm of original features in a character cottage. The cottage was converted 20 years ago and retains features such as stone walls in the livingroom and exposed beams in a number of rooms.

Shops are a five minute drive away. The Lake District is 40 minutes and the Yorkshire Dales are 15 minutes away. Some of the best walks in the country are in Swaledale, which is the valley next to Mallerstang.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely the Mallerstang valley is close to the lakes and Dales, yet is within easy access of motorways. We regularly see red squirrels in the valley and often in our garden. The hamlet consists of some 12 houses, plus a historic church. One of the many walks from the house follows the river Eden and takes you past three ruined castles, including Pendragon Castle which was Lady Anne Clifford’s favourite. She was a seventeenth century aristocrat who travelled between her castles along Lady Anne’s way part of which is accessed half a mile down the road. In the summer you can catch a vintage bus outside the house to Hawes and return on foot on Lady Anne’s Way. The Settle Carlisle railway runs along the other side of the valley and can be joined at Kirkby Stephen. Steam trains Run on the line throughout the year. Appleby, with its annual horse fair is about fifteen miles away.

Languages:

English