This three-bed holiday home enjoys a scenic rural location in the Eden Valley village of Soulby. Set between the North Pennines National Landscape and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the contemporary dwelling is a great base for families and groups of friends who love the outdoors. You’ll have walking routes right from your front door. Nearby, the bustling historic market town of Kirkby Steven (2.5 miles) is your best bet for shops and places to eat.
The house makes a strong first impression with its stylish wood-clad exterior and large windows that flood the interior with natural light. Inside, airy rooms and earthy tones create a calm, welcoming space, with an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner forming the sociable hub of the home. Unwind in the lounge with soft seating and a TV and cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen. The central dining table makes group meals easy, with extra seating at the island for snacks and coffees. Your group can spread out in the separate snug, which has a double-sided wood burner to keep everybody cosy. The ground-floor sofa here converts to a single bed on request. Sleeping arrangements include a ground-floor single bedroom with a nearby wet room, plus two king-size bedrooms upstairs, one with far-reaching North Pennines views and the other featuring a Juliet balcony and cleverly concealed en-suite shower room. A family bathroom completes the first floor. Outside, the attractive garden looks out across the river and gives you several options for dining al fresco dining. There are grassy areas for children to play and an enclosed paddock for walking the dog. The property also has plenty of private parking (up to three cars).
Leave the car at home and follow the riverside footpath toward the summit of the Nine Standards (7 miles) and on to East Gill Force waterfall (13 miles). The famous Coast to Coast route also passes through nearby Kirkby Stephen. Fans of architecture won’t want to miss the Podgill Viaduct (3.5 miles), a listed Grade II structure with 11 arches. History lovers can explore Lammerside Castle and Pendragon Castle (both within 7 miles) or take a nostalgic ride on the traditional Stainmore Railway (3.5 miles). For even more variety, the Lake District (16 miles) opens up endless opportunities for scenic days out.