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Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in a charming market town, The Cottage offers a warm welcome to couples and families alike. With its spacious yet cozy atmosphere, this delightful barn conversion boasts a log burning fire, private parking for up to 3 cars and an enclosed terraced garden perfect for dog-friendly getaways.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Kirkby Stephen cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

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

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

Charming Cosy Cottage. Family dog Friendly
Charming cosy cottage. Family dog friendly.
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Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. Kirkby Stephen

About the area

Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is on a river. Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Eden Valley Railway. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking.
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Hartley, England

What's nearby

  • Lesley Rowe - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kirkby Stephen Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 47 min drive - 61.5 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandford Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stainmore Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬2 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.

How much is parking at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 steps from Eden Valley and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Lesley Rowe and Kirkby Stephen Library are also within 15 minutes.

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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

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property in a lovely location for some amazing walks. Very dog friendly, bowls, towel and biscuits provided in the cottage. Town centre is walking distance where there are lots of dog friendly pubs and cafes. There are also shops in the town to pick up any supplies. Very quiet, relaxing and cosy cottage, looking forward to our next trip with our dogs for more lovely walks. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kim T.

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

Fabulous

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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