The Cow Byre Countryside Cottage, Barras, Cumbria & The Lake District

sleeps 2 2
1 bedrooms 1
1 bathrooms 1
no dogs allowed
family friendly
5 star5 star5 star5 star5 star

Cottage with woodburner,

A beautiful stone-built, semi-detached cottage, attached to the owners' farmhouse in the quiet hamlet of Barras, just five miles from Kirkby Stephen and the Tan Hill Inn, England's highest pub. This beautiful Kirkby Stephen cottage has been individually styled to provide a first-class romantic retreat. Boasting an open plan design to take advantage of the space and the stunning views across the Eden Valley, this Kirkby Stephen cottage comprises a magnificent galleried bedroom with four poster bed, a stylish claw-footed bath and a glass balustrade overlooking the ground floor seating area. The ground floor is open plan with French windows leading to a small patio area, designed once again to take advantage of the views. This Kirkby Stephen cottage also offers a stylish sitting area with feature wall, a warm and cosy woodburning stove, lovely kitchen, petite dining area and a 'hidden' cloakroom. This lovely Kirkby Stephen cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park, plus nearby the Howgill Fells, a favourite of Wainwright, offer great walking and cycling opportunities. Alternatively, discover the Settle to Carlisle Railway and the amenities in Kirkby Stephen. A wonderful Kirkby Stephen cottage, perfect at any time of year.

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Contact: Sykes Cottages
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tv

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microwave freezer laundry facilities
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bath shower  towels

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Central heating Wood stove parking garden

Best suited for:

couplesfamilies

Family friendly features:

Family Friendly CotHigh Chair

Dog friendly features:

no dogs

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Location:

Barras, Cumbria
Nearest city: Barnard Castle 15 mile(s)

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Description

The Cow Byre is a stone built semi-detached cottage, attached to the owners' farmhouse in the pretty hamlet of Barra, five miles of Kirkby Stephen. This superb cottage sleeps two people and has one king-size four poster bed with en-suite bathroom. This delightful cottage also has an open plan living area with kitchen, a dining area, sitting area with French doors to patio area and a ground floor basin and WC. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for two cars, outside storage area for bikes and walking equipment, a patio with garden furniture and a small garden area. Cow Byre cottage is a wonderful holiday home for a romantic breakaway.

Barras is a rural hamlet surrounded by farm meadows, pastures and fells. Five miles away is the market town of Kirkby Stephen, which offers shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The area around Barras is a walkers and cyclists haven, plus the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are close by. Barras is a perfect base, at any time of year.

One king-size four poster bed with en-suite bath and shower over. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with small fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and French doors to patio area. Note: Living area is split-level, with the sitting area two steps higher than the kitchen and dining area.

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More about luxury holidays in Cumbria

Cumbria is a predominantly rural county, perfect for a luxury country cottage retreat. Considered one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, Cumbria and the Lake District encompasses not only the Lakes but the Eden Valley, the North Pennines, the Furness Peninsula and part of the Yorkshire Dales. Also described as the ‘Adventure capital of the UK’ Cumbria boasts a fantastic variety of sporting opportunities, including walking, cycling, climbing, caving, ballooning and canoeing. However Cumbria also receives visitors that are just looking to relax and enjoy their surroundings and the interesting places to visit including gardens, museums, art galleries, historic sites and amazing theatres and family attractions. The diverse landscape and scenery found in Cumbria and the Lake District is the perfect setting for a luxury country cottage retreat as it is some of the best in the UK and well worth experiencing first hand. Why not surprise your partner and book a romantic luxury retreat for two to Cumbria and take in the amazing views.

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