About this property
This 17th century, stone-built terraced cottage is located close to the centre of the attractive town of Kirkby Stephen, near to all the towns amenities and the railway station. This historic, cosy cottage dates back to 1671 and is full of original features with beams and latch doors, but also has modern conveniences with a well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. The sitting room has beams and a woodburning stove and is a cosy room to enjoy after a day exploring the surrounding area. Both the sitting room and kitchen have a dining area and are tastefully and thoughtfully decorated to suit the history of the cottage. To the front of the cottage is a lovely sunny lawned garden or you can step into the back patio to enjoy the evening sun with an alfresco meal. The comfortable bedrooms have added character with beams, sloping ceilings and views to the fells from the second floor bedroom. This is an ideal cottage for family and friends wishing to explore this stunning area, with the market town amenities of Kirby Stephen a stones throw away with a choice of pubs, cafés and antique shops. This lovely cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Eden valley and there are walking tours available from the door. The glorious Howgills are close by and the famous coast to coast walk devised by Alfred Wainwright passes the town. Close by is the local station to the Settle-Carlisle railway, making this cottage a perfect location to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park or the Lake District National Park. This delightful cottage is an ideal choice to enjoy a holiday in this area at any time of the year.
The old market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. A delightful rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area where Franks Bridge crosses the River Eden, while just a mile from the town, the old railway station connects to the magnificent Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a must-do travel experience for everyone.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Front lawned garden and rear patio with BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Steep stairs to second floor, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Second floor bedroom has low sloping ceiling and beams.
Note: Two stone steps from back door and five stone steps on patio with high drop with fenced upper level, children to be supervised at all times.
Reviews (31)
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Daryl
It may be a little squashed if you tried to fit five adults in, but it worked well for us with two children and a family home elsewhere in Kirkby Stephen. Being fairly central in town makes it very convenient for all the facilities offered there. The backyard is secure and safe for dogs, which is excellent. My only criticism is that the advert suggests that it has dedicated off-road parking. This is actually parking on a wide pavement out the front of the house which isn't always accessible (e.g. others can park there, or there may not be any way past other cars onto the pavement). In practice, it was always easy to find parking on the main road within 20 metres either way, though.
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Carolyn
The bedroom configuration worked just great. On arrival, due to the late check in of 5 pm and horrendous weather conditions, it was dark and raining heavily, the cottage was a little tricky to find, plus the weather had made the front path slippery, which wasn't great for rushing all our stuff in. The cottage is very quaint, warm & cosy. Not sure if they had been left by previous guests, but there was washing up liquid, sponges & tea towels in the kitchen and hand soap in the bathroom upstairs, facilities were all great. There was even a few games/puzzles in the lounge for use. The signal to the tv was a bit hit and miss though, was ok when tv was first turned on but after a while it kept dipping, quite tricky to watch programmes of an evening when it kept going on & off! But overall its a lovely cottage and Kirby Stephen is a great little village, just wish I had known how many eateries there where (wouldn't have brought so much of my own stuff!)....pub food, chinese, indian, chippies, quite a lot for a small village. Maybe a text message on day of arrival to say if the cottage is ready earlier than 5 pm would be helpful and a slightly later check out time, especially as you have to strip the beds! Overall we had a great stay at 89 High Street and would definitely recommend it, especially if you like walking as there are plenty of walks either from the cottage or a short drive way.
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Kath
It has everything you need. In a great location. Kirkby Stephen is a pretty town and very friendly. We would definitely love to come back again.