Title: Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/845ebe55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/353843d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/f235aac3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/333410c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35526200/35526157/88ef45c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a charming market town, The Cottage offers a warm welcome to couples and families alike. With its spacious yet cozy atmosphere, this delightful barn conversion boasts a log burning fire, private parking for up to 3 cars and an enclosed terraced garden perfect for dog-friendly getaways. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen £183 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. This is a delightful, charming barn conversion. Both spacious, yet cosy. There is private parking at the front of the front of The Cottage for up to 3 cars. Ideal for couples or families. Dog friendly. The Cottage accommodates 4 people comfortably with two bedrooms and there is a double sofa bed in the living room should you need extra sleeping space. Dogs are considered part of the family and are very much welcome, but we must know their names :). The living room boasts a log burning fire, some logs will be provided and you can purchase some more from the village. The rear of the cottage looks out over the private, enclosed, terraced garden that is accessed by the back door. The dining area seats 6 and looks out over the rear garden. There is a well equipped kitchen and a downstairs cloakroom/toilet. Upstairs is the master bedroom with a double bed and a smaller bedroom with twin beds. There is a family bathroom with a shower and bath. We have indicated this cottage as not suitable for 0-2 years, this is due to there being no stair gates and there is no extra guard to the fire (other than its door). Your infants are welcome as long as you understand this risk. A travel cot can be provided if required and a high chair on request. Small person cutlery is provided in the kitchen. Hartley has an abundance of red squirrels, pheasants and small birds that are often found passing through the back garden of the cottage. Look out for the parrots! Kirkby Stephen is a traditional market town of historic buildings, cobbled yards, quaint corners and interesting shops. It is on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway line. There is a heritage/information centre, café's, pubs, eateries, bakery and a superb Indian restaurant! Attracts both walkers and cyclists alike. Situated on the Wainwright’s coast to coast path with walks from the cottage ranging from quiet riverside walks and walks along the railway lines to fells including Eden viaducts footpath, the Poetry trail, Howgills and Dales, Hartley fell and the Nine Standards, Smardalegill Viaduct and Great Asby Scar. For cyclists, Kirkby Stephen is on the W2W (Walney to Wear) coast to coast route and the Lakes and Dales Loop nearby. There is electric bike hire in Hartley and a bike shop/bike repair in Kirkby Stephen. For those that are looking for heritage and culture, there are the castles at Brough and Pendragon and there are nearby villages of Winton, Nateby, Soulby, Ravenstonedale and Newbiggin-on-Lune - some within walking distance. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33738000/33737922/fc22b764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury Barn Conversion - Orchard View Great Asby - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33737922&PinnedHotelID=33737922&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33583000/33582959/7ed9cd60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautifully appointed cottage in extensive grounds Penrith - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 91 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33582959&PinnedHotelID=33582959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33962600/33962557/71fe94ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Orton - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=33962557&PinnedHotelID=33962557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96170000/96165700/96165695/131fb454.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muddy Boots – Scarpa. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Charming Cosy Cottage. 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Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Eden Valley Railway. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling. 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Family and dog friendly. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.? > As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. on 9 Oct 2025 start from £182.6, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kirkby-Stephen-Hotels-Charming.h35526157.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. located? > Situated on a river, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lesley Rowe and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Kirkby Stephen Library and Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming, cosy cottage. Family and dog friendly. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 51 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda m. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was very nice, clean and everything well kept ##### linda m. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicola R. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable stay Clean, comfortable, nice location. Thoughtful little extras ##### Nicola R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane R. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for dogs Lovely cottage. Bigger than it looks in the photos. We enjoyed our visit. Very dog friendly area. ##### Jane R. Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark R. 2 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Cottage Wonderful location, well-presented and comfortable cottage, thank you! ##### Mark R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candice M. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Stayed here for a nearby wedding. Lovely and quaint. Milk and sweet treats left by owner for us on arrival were a lovely bonus! ##### Candice M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip B. 26 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage Cottage is lovely. Very well located for long, interesting walks to Kirkby Stephen and surrounding countryside. ##### Philip B. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Cottage just outside Kirkby Stephens We had a lovely weekend in Juliette’s cottage. Cosy, clean and in a great location. We even saw a red squirrel in the back garden ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 7 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely, roomy cottage in a quiet area. Cottage has good parking and is within walking distance of town. Host is very responsive to queries. Great location for visiting the Lake District and on the Coast to Coast trail. Really enjoyed our stay. ##### John Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim T. 19 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Relaxing and comfortable cottage ,perfect for a wellbeing recharge ##### Kim T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arlene R. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Weekend! Absolutely beautiful little cottage in an idyllic location with red squirrels coming to say hello! The cottage has everything you need for an extremely comfortable stay. The cottage is within easy walking distance to Kirkby Stephen where there is lots to do and see with some lovely places to eat. ##### Arlene R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet S., Bolton 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating New Year Great weekend with Husband and our 2 dogs. Cottage was great, plenty of space, garden lovely, plenty of wildlife. Short walk to Kirby Stephens plenty of shops and pubs, looking forward to next visit 😀 ##### Janet S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue S. 6 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hartley cottage Super space. Comfortable accommodations. Lovely back garden with a red squirrel visitor and lots of bird song. Great walks from the door with neighbouring Kirkby Stephen easily accessed by foot path or car for shopping. Ample parking space that is easy to access. Quiet. We very much enjoyed our stay ##### Sue S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim McCann 30 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fab cottage The cottage is in a lovely location only a short drive to Kirkby Stephen. It is well kitted out with everything you need and has a very homely feel. There are many walks on your doorstep with lots of wildlife just outside your window. We did see the squirrel which was an added bonus. I would definitely recommend this and will return. ##### Kim McCann Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk R. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cottage We booked this cottage for a family trip in our summer holidays and it was a lot better than expected. The rooms were big enough for a family of four plus dog. Everything was clean and tidy. The place is in a cul-de-sac and quiet, only cars from the neighbourhood are present. The parking lot is big enough for two cars. A ten minute walk leads to the next little city of Kirkby Stephen, where everything you need is available - pubs, inns, shopping, visitor centre, gas station. The walking trails around the place are refreshing and relaxing. We enjoyed the trip and are definitely coming back. ##### Dirk R. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel K. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage (larger than expected from photos). Everything you need for a stay away from home. Excellent response from owner. Clean and tidy and well equipped property. Little garden with daily visits from male/female Guests pheasant and little red squirrel plus plenty of little birds (bag of bird feed and nuts for squirrel were left for us to use). Unfortunately weather was poor so did have opportunity to sit out (furniture was available). Thank you for the traybake and Finley enjoyed the dog treats left for us. Plenty of walks from your doorstep, we liked the walk on the old viaducts about 10mins away. Short walk to Kirkby Stephen, where have a variety of shops, pubs and restaurants (some was closed due to first week in new year and they were taking holiday break, after Christmas busy period - we expected this may be the case). Property has its own parking space and neighbours were friendly. ##### Rachel K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate D. 17 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Perfect cottage, perfect location, perfect weather.Even saw a red squirrel! . ##### Kate D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mags C. 16 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely comfortable cottage Hartley is delightful and so is this lovely cottage, only 10 minutes walk to Kikby Stephen. Excellent location for walks, or you can stay cosy and watch all the wildlife in the garden. Recommended! ##### Mags C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip R. 6 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely quiet cottage There is so much to do from the front door and loads more after a short drive. This time we walked to Brough and back across fields and hills, and had fish and chips at the pub along the bridleway in Nateby (examples of front door excursions there) and we also walked along a stretch of the Pennine Way to Low Force and High Force, and explored some of the high routes along the Mallerstang (we used a car to get to those places). There is so much we have not yet explored, including the limestone pavement above Orton and the walk to Keld. I still dream of climbing Mickle Fell, even though every time I get a permit my chosen weekend is a wash-out of Noah proportions. I can hope. It's a great place to get back to, with a good kitchen, a comfy lounge and a proper table. I love a proper table. ##### Philip R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm M. 14 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday Stay Lovely Terraced house in lovely location. Everything we needed!! ##### Malcolm M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance W. 5 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Base for family wedding Lovely stay in this lovely cottage. Very clean & tidy on arrival, bonus of two off road parking spaces. Plenty of walking from front door, 15 mins walk into Kirkby Stephen for reasonably fit guests. Garden a little over grown with some rather old slippery steps to access a little bit of it but not a massive problem Tv with multiple channels, dvds for kids, plenty of walking information provided. Clean well equipped kitchen, downstairs W/C , Great base for exploring. No shops of any sort in immediate vicinity but coop etc 5 mins by car.. All in all a great place to stay & we shall definitely try to return… ##### Lance W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Janette S. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good base for nice walks Ideal property for short stays good location for some very nice walks. ##### Janette S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christelle H. 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful country retreat We stayed at The Cottage ahead of our wedding and it was the perfect base for us during a busy week. The location was perfect - close to everything but quiet and peaceful. We loved watching the red squirrels and woodpeckers out the window! A beautiful home, which we would return to in a heartbeat. Thank you for a wonderful stay. ##### Christelle H. Stayed 8 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. 18 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cottage Lovely cottage in a great location for walking into the town and also walks in the hills straight out of the door. We (family of four) spent a week here and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. ##### Adam S. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip R. 28 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Holiday House Clean, airy, spacious. Quiet and calm. Beautiful birdsong. Excellent walks right from the door: the viaduct walk is still terrific, Pendragon Castle is a five-star ruin and the town has good features including a fine church and splendid café for breakfast on the last morning. We also drove out to Dufton to walk up to High Cup Nick, and to Hawes for a selection of classy moseys around Mallerstang, Swaledale and those wild fells around Tan Hill. The beauty of this area relies a little on its not having been spoiled or overrun by insensitive tourism. (Kirkby Stephen's large car park is free!) So now you have read this, please eat it. ##### Philip R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica J. 17 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely loved it! We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at the cottage, we found it very homely and comfortable and really enjoyed the little touches. It was perfect for us and our dog, who was very appreciative of the dog treats! The area was lovely, some great local walks and very friendly neighbours. We didn’t spot the red squirrel but we’d love to visit again so hopefully we’ll catch him next time! ##### Jessica J. 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