Title: Relaxing rural retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112608874&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relaxing rural retreat Holiday home in Sedbergh with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Relaxing rural retreat ![Property grounds - Relaxing rural retreat (Sedbergh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112608900/112608874/a8611c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Relaxing rural retreat (Sedbergh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112608900/112608874/84f9834e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Relaxing rural retreat (Sedbergh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112608900/112608874/baebc2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Relaxing rural retreat (Sedbergh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112608900/112608874/1c34024d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Relaxing rural retreat (Sedbergh)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112610000/112608900/112608874/454f4603.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relaxing rural retreat provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms754 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relaxing rural retreat Herdwick Barn is a beautiful stone barn conversion just outside Sedbergh -‘England’s Book Town’ -in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is a fantastic base for those looking for outdoor adventure in the Lakes or Dales or a quiet spot to read and relax. Only 1.1 miles from the Sedbergh Golf Course and Sedbergh School it is also ideal for golfers or parents/friends of Sedbergh School. Enjoy stunning views of the Howgills from the patio and in winter cuddle up in front of the wood burner. In a cluster of three, the property includes its own half acre of securely fenced grounds, ideal for guests with dogs. Only a short walk from the town centre and equipped with superfast B4RN broadband it really does have everything you need for a great stay! The Property: This little gem has two bedrooms, both with luxury ensuite shower rooms, and spacious open-plan, single-level living. With private parking for 2-4 cars and secure gardens, including well-fenced paddock space ideal for off lead dog exercising, this wonderful family-friendly and dog-friendly retreat is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales. A short walk into the beautiful town of Sedbergh takes you to restaurants, pubs, cafes, book and craft shops. Herdwick Barn has a modern open-plan fully equipped kitchen; a comfortable and contemporary lounge with a Smart TV and welcoming multi fuel stove and a bright and light dining area with French doors opening to the patio – with dining and outdoor living furnishings - and garden. Both bedrooms and the lounge feature smart TVs. The home is beautifully appointed throughout with modern furnishings and décor items. Outside, Herdwick Barn’s inviting patio is a sun trap – perfect for alfresco meals, morning coffee or sundowner drinks, and all of this overlooks a large, enclosed garden and paddock with expansive views of the surrounding meadows and the Howgill Fells. Views are there to be enjoyed at night too – as a designated ‘dark sky’ area, the big, beautiful sky at Herdwick puts on an unrivalled show of stars on a clear night. Guest Verification and Good Housekeeping Bond or Waiver: Once your booking is confirmed, we request a contact email address, mobile phone number and a photo of a Government ID as part of the guest verification process. Also, to encourage all guests to respect the property and its contents, we ask for a refundable Good Housekeeping Bond of £400 to be placed as a hold against a card by your card issuer, or alternatively, we allow guests to pay a non-refundable £40 Bond Waiver. Completing these two steps is mandatory as it allows access to your personalised Boarding Pass which provides all the details for your stay, advice about activities, electronic manuals, directions to the property and the latest key safe code. This Boarding Pass is provided in conjunction with Enso Connect. Pets: Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome, however they must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furnishings. We ask that you clean up outside after your dogs and please do not leave them in the property unattended. There is an additional pet fee charge of £50 payable once your booking is confirmed. Zip and link beds: The single beds in the twin room can be zipped together to make a super king bed. There is an additional fee of £25 and this can be requested via you Boarding Pass once you have completed the verification steps. Guest verification required: contact details during your stay and a simple ID check may be requested Good Housekeeping Bond or Bond Waiver required: £400 refundable Bond hold or £40 non-refundable waiver Extra guests: not allowed Quiet hours: 11pm to 7am Pets: a maximum of two dogs can be accommodated but they must be kept out of the bedrooms and must not be left alone in the property. Please note that there is a £50 pet fee charge which will be collected once your booking has been confirmed. Lost keys or keys not left in the key safe on departure: £100 fee Keys locked inside the property: £50 fee Please leave the property in a similar state to when you arrived and lock all doors and windows. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### 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 rural location ### Things to do - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 754 square feet ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67590000/67582600/67582525/211ea9d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Howgills Apartment 8 (self-catering accommodation with free parking and Wi-Fi) Sedbergh - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews £279 includes taxes & fees 6 Feb - 7 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=67582525&PinnedHotelID=67582525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103240000/103230400/103230360/d55ebc03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Two Bed Apartment - Free On-Site Parking Bowness-on-Windermere - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=103230360&PinnedHotelID=103230360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102880000/102872600/102872577/w1288h1705x1y0-7359ea00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bed House - Sleeps 4 - Garden - Parking - Wifi Kendal - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=102872577&PinnedHotelID=102872577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34800000/34796200/34796191/cde9beb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Traditional Lakeland Hideaway Cottage for two, close to the Lakes and Dales Milnthorpe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 9.8 Exceptional 168 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-16&endDate=2026-02-17&selected=34796191&PinnedHotelID=34796191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109530000/109522200/109522110/6a05639e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom Semi Detached House in the beautiful village of Bolton Le Sands. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 281394 ## About the area Located in Sedbergh, this holiday home is in a rural area. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Cross Bank Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brigflatts Meeting House and The Enchanted Chocolate Mine. Kendal Museum and Lakeland Maze Farm Park are also worth visiting. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Sedbergh travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sedbergh.dx6023908) [View more Holiday homes in Sedbergh](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sedbergh-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6023908-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.31760%2C-2.51275&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DXYrMg9n_BHwKMOcYQT0P2QHBMQ=) Sedbergh, England ### What's nearby - ![0_353007](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046377/470e79f2-8dc7-4ed1-b07e-8e4310e98748.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Yorkshire Dales National Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 30 min drive \- 23.6 miles - ![Beautiful Autumn afternoon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11377/3623ba95-4478-4938-a9b5-99f254e16749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ullswater 40 min drive \- 34.4 miles - Farfield Mill 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Lancaster University 35 min drive \- 32.3 miles ### Getting around - Kirkby Stephen Station 16 min drive - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 96 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 10 min drive - The Head 5 min drive - Meadowside Cafe 7 min drive - The Thirsty Rambler 2 min drive - The Gun Dog 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relaxing rural retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Relaxing rural retreat? ### What time is check-in at Relaxing rural retreat? ### What time is check-out at Relaxing rural retreat? ### Where is Relaxing rural retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relaxing rural retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### William W. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great cottage with everything you'd need. Comfortable, homely and warm. Ideal for a weekend break with family and dogs! ##### William W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harrison B. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Spotlessly clean and equipped to a very high standard. Great large enclosed garden for dogs. Fantastic sitting area with a great view. Respectablw walk into Sedbergh plenty of dales walks from the front door. Loved it. ##### Harrison B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine W. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Katherine W. 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