Description of holiday cottage in Kirkby Stephen, Lake District / North West
We always enjoy the reaction from our guests when we show them around on their first stay in The Haystore! We like it even more when they tell us how much they've enjoyed their stay, and that they hope to be back.
The Haystore is one of three luxury cottages in a high quality conversion of a magnificent Victorian stone barn set in the grounds of The Green, Ravenstonedale, once a farm. All the cottages have received a four star rating and a Gold Award accolade from Visit Britain.
The Haystore is on two levels, with two ensuite bedrooms on the ground floor and the living accommodation above. One of the ensuite bathrooms has a second door from the hallway, so it can be used by an additional guest - or your visiting friends - without having to go through its attached bedroom. Be careful they don't decide to lock themselves in for an extended soak in the whirlpool bath....
As with our other two cottages, our guidelines in creating The Haystore have been comfort and quality; we've tried to furnish and equip our cottages to meet all your needs, but we always welcome any suggestions! We've made a feature of the original beams in The Haystore, and added a large timber gallery (using the original floor joists and planking) which overlooks the lounge, and has two large armchairs one of which can be converted into a single bed for a fifth guest.
The lounge is comfortably furnished with two sofas and has large patio doors where the barn doors used to be, which lead out onto your own private terrace with a table and chairs - ideal for an al fresco breakfast in the summer. There's underfloor heating throughout, but we've also fitted a woodburning stove in the lounge, with an impressive stone fireplace, just in case you enjoy the mood and comfort only a real fire can give - especially at Christmas! Naturally there's a flatscreen TV, DVD player and WiFi internet access.
The dining table comfortably seats six, and whether you fancy real Cumberland sausage, or want to be more adventurous with the local produce, cooking shouldn't be a chore in the modern fitted kitchen with separate double oven and halogen hob, large fridge/freezer and everything you'd expect, including a dishwasher so you don't have to wash up on holiday. Of course, there's a microwave for a quick meal, and an electric crockpot so that you can have a casserole ready when you come back from a day out.
If you prefer to eat out, the nearest pub/restaurant (and local shop!) is just a mile away in the village, another within 2.5 miles (or about a mile if you fancy a walk across the fields), with more choice slightly further afield.
Whether you want walking, mountain biking, fishing, sightseeing, photography or wildlife there's plenty of scope in the immediate area, and we can help with arranging horse riding and mountain bike hire locally. The village has a tennis court and golf course, with another golf course in Kirkby Stephen. And if you feel like simply relaxing, you'll enjoy the facilities and views from our grounds, where Red Squirrels are daily visitors. Smaller and generally much shyer than the greys that have largely supplanted them elsewhere, these delightful animals still survive locally, although extinct in most parts of the country. Get your camera, and be patient!
Wainwright's book on the Howgill Fells will help you with local exploring and The Yorkshire Dales and The Lake District are both within easy reach.
The layout of The Haystore may not be ideal if you want to bring young children, but we're happy to discuss your needs and help you decide whether to book. We don't allow pets in The Haystore, but we do have dog friendly accommodation in The Carthouse.
And if you like to holiday (or take a short break) as a group, then we can link The Byre and The Haystore to provide real comfort for eight or nine, or by renting all three cottages groups of up to 15 can be accommodated.
We hope to be able to welcome you to Green Barn Cottages, and it's important to us that you enjoy your stay in this lovely part of the Eden Valley!
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Central heating, Internet Access, Hairdryer Rates inclusive of electricity and underfloor heating from our ground source heat pumps, |
| Bedrooms: | 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5 2 Double/s with ensuite, 2 Twin/s with ensuite, 1 Sofabed/s Fully furnished bedrooms have superking size beds which can be arranged as a double or two full size single beds. Can be linked to neighbouring cottage The Byre to accommodate 8 or 9. |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Bathroom/s 2 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s Ensuite bathrooms each with a good, powerful shower over a whirlpool bath. Heated towel rail. One bathroom can also be used as the house bathroom without accessing bedroom. |
| Lounge: | Seating for 5 people TV, Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Board Games, Books/Magazines Log burning stove for a cosy touch on the very coldest nights, or for a romantic mood at any time! Large gallery over the lounge with two additional armchairs' |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 6 people Dining table seats six comfortably, and the dining area has a feature stone wall. |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron High quality fitted kitchen with all you need, including a crockpot to have a warming meal ready to come home to. |
| Outdoors: | BBQ, Private garden, Shared garden, Terrace, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Own garden area and terrace with table and chairs, plus our lovely grounds which include a BBQ and a beckside picnic area where you can see our Red Squirrels, and stunning views over Mallerstang and Wild Boar Fell from the highest point in our grounds. |
| Access: | Car not essential, Off road parking, Private car park Car not essential but recommended. Parking for 2, more by arrangement. Rack storage for cycles. Pickup from Kirkby Stephen or Oxenholme, the Lake District mainline stations can be arranged. |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Laundry included All bed linen and towels provided. Own washing machine and tumble dryer. |
Rates
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| Open all year. Low season - From £315 (one couple) to £395 per week |
| Mid season - From £425 (one couple) to £525 per week |
| Peak times - From £535 (one couple) to £655 per week |
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Deposit/Booking Notes: All rates are fully inclusive.
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Reduced rates for one couple.
Short breaks available.
Location of holiday rental in Kirkby Stephen, Lake District / North West
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Historic/Sightseeing |
| Local Activities: | Walking, Golf, Fishing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
Location description
Nestling in The Howgills in open countryside on the outskirts of Ravenstonedale, described by Wainwright as one of Westmorland's loveliest villages, near the Eden Valley town of Kirkby Stephen and The Yorkshire Dales town of Sedbergh, famous for its bookshops.An idyllic spot for walking and cycling, sightseeing, or simply relaxing and watching the wildlife, including our rare Red Squirrels.
Away from the busy areas of The Dales and The Lakes, but an ideal base for exploring both, or taking a trip on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, which stops at Kirkby Stephen.
Trips through the area on classic coaches run from the village.
Other activities
Horse riding/trekking and mountain bike hire available nearby. Stillwater trout fishing at Bessy Beck, day tickets for trout fishing on the River Eden available.Tennis and golf in the village.
| Nearest Airport: | Manchester Liverpool Durham Tees Valley |
98miles 104miles 53miles |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Kirkby Stephen | 6miles |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Newcastle | 84miles |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | The Black Swan | 1miles |
Directions
From the M6 J38 Tebay, follow the A685 towards Brough and Kirkby Stephen. The turning to Ravenstonedale is approx 6.5 miles, we are a mile outside the village on the road to Artlegarth.
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Contact the Owner of this Kirkby Stephen cottage
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| Owner Name: | Anne Davey |
| Property Ref: | 01773 |
| Languages Spoken: | English |
| Preferred Contact Method: | Enquiry Form |
| Primary Telephone: | (+44) 015396 23479 |
| Secondary Telephone: | (+44) 07866 595385 |
| Owner joined website: | 4 July 2009 |
| Property listed since: | 8 July 2009 |
| Link to owners website: | www.greenbarncottages.co.uk |
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