Set between the North Pennines and the Lake District, this beautifully converted former farm building invites days of rural adventure and relaxation. Sleeping up to four guests, it’s the perfect base for couples exploring the Eden Valley’s countryside and historic towns together. Keen walkers will find a wealth of local trails cutting through the surrounding fields that attract deer, otters, and hares, ideal for nature enthusiasts. Historians will love staying close to the National Trust’s Acorn Bank (0.5 miles), where the estate’s walled gardens, watermill, and popular bookshop offer a great afternoon out. Further afield, more scenic walks await along the Coast to Coast National Trail, which you can join from the villages of Shap or Orton (both within 15 miles). Explore the Lake District from the pretty village of Pooley Bridge (10.5 miles) or head over to Alston (17 miles) to find yourself surrounded by the North Pennines National Landscape.
Kick off your walking boots as you step into this welcoming cottage and find light-filled accommodation that combines characterful rural features with a host of modern comforts. The airy lounge benefits from tall windows that flood the room with light, inviting you to sink into the soft seating, flick through the Smart TV and plan tomorrow’s adventures. When it’s time to eat, the sleek kitchen/diner boasts everything needed for cooking up and enjoying holiday meals together. Light and bright, this well-appointed room offers both a dining table and a breakfast island for enjoying your leisurely mealtimes. Completing the ground floor is a modern shower room with a WC. Upstairs, two beautiful double bedrooms sit under the sloping eaves of the house, where skylights offer bright mornings and views of the starry night sky.
Head outside as often as possible and make full use of the peaceful outdoor space. The enclosed garden reveals views of the surrounding farmland and woodlands, while outdoor dining furniture and a charcoal BBQ invite late evenings of al fresco dining together. Completing the picture is private parking for two cars, allowing for an easy arrival and stress-free day trips.