Kirkby Stephen holiday cottages

Holidays in Kirkby Stephen

Holiday cottages and self-catering accommodation in Kirkby Stephen

When you’re looking for places to stay in Kirkby Stephen, you’ll be delighted to find characterful properties galore! From former gate lodges with far-reaching views, to converted washhouses with wonky beams, these historical self-catering cottages each have stories to tell and comfort to offer. The area is perfect for a dog-friendly holiday thanks to its rolling hills and glorious landscape, and your pooch will adore snuffling out new scents as you explore the countryside together. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines are all on your doorstep, and the surrounding fells and wild uplands make Kirkby Stephen a blissful base for a walking holiday. The market town itself is in a quieter area of Cumbria and is full of historical buildings, cobbled streets and interesting boutiques. Perfect for a couples holiday, the pretty town and its traditional buildings are brimming with old-fashioned romance.

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Nestled between two national parks and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is in an enviable location. Our holiday cottages in Kirkby Stephen reflect the history of the town and you can be sure of a cosy holiday at a cottage with a wood burner or open fire. Ideal after a wild day out on the hills! If you prefer gentler pursuits, seek out the historic details on the 13^th century church or wander the corpse road and listen closely for the plaintive sounds of the ghosts said to haunt it! The ruined Brough Castle is still a great place for a picnic and the next door café does excellent ice cream! Or enjoy one of the most picturesque rail journeys in the country: the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway.

Whether by foot, rail or car, travel back each day to your very own escape at one of our Kirkby Stephen cottages.