Guests say
Cowdber Barn is a spacious and characterful cottage set in a peaceful, remote location, ideal for families and groups seeking tranquillity and countryside walks. Guests consistently praise the warmth, comfortable beds, and the well-loved games room. The property is well-equipped for social gatherings, with ample space and beautiful views. While some furnishings and kitchen equipment are dated and a few guests noted areas needing a deeper clean, the overall experience is positive, with many returning visitors and recommendations for those seeking a relaxing rural retreat.
Most guests found the property clean in key areas such as bedding, bathrooms, and living spaces, though several mentioned the need for a deeper clean in the kitchen, cupboards, and high ceilings. Occasional issues with cobwebs, dust, and leftover rubbish were noted, but these did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
The remote and peaceful countryside setting is highly valued by guests, offering beautiful views and excellent opportunities for walking and relaxation. The rural access track can be challenging, especially in wet weather or for standard cars, but this is generally accepted as part of the property's charm.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, warmth, and comfort of the beds and living areas. The barn is well-heated with radiators and wood burners, though some found the games room cold in winter. Dated furnishings are mentioned but do not detract significantly from comfort.
The property offers excellent space, a popular games room, and is well-equipped for large groups. However, the kitchen equipment and cooker are dated and not ideal for catering to the full capacity, and some maintenance issues such as old showers and worn furniture were noted.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Down a farm track, this barn conversion has an open fire and games room, perfect for large family groups..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Sun Room: French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 x Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Games Room: Table Tennis, Pool Table, Dartboard, Woodburner.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner and open fire included. Highchair. Small garden. Enclosed, paved courtyard with garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only.. In lovely surroundings of peaceful open countryside, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this award-winning, detached barn conversion, with its own small garden, is built around a cobbled courtyard and reached by a ¾-mile long farm track. Ingenious design has retained the barn’s unique character, while creating very spacious and well-equipped accommodation, ideal for holidays at any time of year. Set away from the farmyard, it is surrounded by farmland where sheep and cows quietly graze. There are wonderful walks straight from the door, with the fells and mighty Ingleborough in sight. At Ingleton (6 miles), there are miles of paths with steps and bridges along a wooded valley where waterfalls abound, and nearby White Scar Caves display classic features of limestone caverns. The very pretty market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is just 4 miles away, offering shops, inns, restaurants and a golf course.
Cowder Barn is ideally located between two National Parks – the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District – both within easy touring distance and offering some of England’s most dramatic scenery. Rushing rivers flow down the main dales of Wensleydale, Swaledale and Wharfedale, surrounded by the high peaks of the Pennines, and high waterfalls, such as Hardraw Force near Hawes, make spectacular sights. Everywhere grey-stone villages blend effortlessly into an unspoilt landscape. The Lakes offer a land of exciting contrasts – high mountains and deep lakes in an ever-changing array of colours. Fishing and water sports can be enjoyed, or for the less energetic, sheepdog trials, Cumberland wrestling and fell races make good spectator sports. The coast is easily accessible, with the wide sandy beach at Morecambe only 16 miles away. Shops 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
Free WiFi
Please note the 3 further bedrooms, each have 5 steps up to threshold. The initial logs are provided, thereafter £10 per load.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (15)
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Pratap
Its was lovely and very well placed.
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Confirmed Guest
A really lovely place to stay for our trip to the lake district. The views from the barn are lovely and everything was clean inside. It was easy to locate and the games room was perfect for relaxing in the evening. Furnishings were dated and worn but that wouldn't put us off staying there again.
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Confirmed Guest
We have been to Cowdber Barn several times and have seen it improve over the years. It is huge with plenty of space for everyone, it is comfortable and homely. On our recent stay it was always lovely and warm with lots of lovely new bedding and towels, and nice and clean. The only downside this time was the flooding on the farm track leading to the barn, which made it a bit tricky, especially if you are in a normal car and not an SUV. But excellent value for money as always. Thank you, we will be back!