Welcome to Green Barn Cottages
Three award winning luxury self-catering cottages in an idyllic location in the Eden Valley
Within easy reach of both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, but removed from the hustle of either, we’re on the outskirts of the pretty Cumbria village of Ravenstonedale, nestling in The Howgills. Our tranquil location is set in stunning open countryside, yet a mere fifteen minutes’ drive from the M6 at Tebay, and just six miles from Kirkby Stephen.
Our grounds lead straight onto the fells, and the location is ideal for walking or touring, cycling, sightseeing or simply relaxing by the side of Artlegarth beck or enjoying the views out to Wild Boar Fell, Mallerstang Edge, Ash Fell and beyond.
| The Byre Sleeps 4 in two double or twin ensuite bedrooms. Can be linked with The Haystore for larger groups. Dogs Welcome |
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| The Haystore Sleeps 4 in two double or twin ensuite bedrooms. Can be linked with The Byre for larger groups. |
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| The Carthouse Sleeps 6 in three double or twin bedrooms. Bathroom and wet room. Additional facilities for disabled. Dogs Welcome |
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We wanted our cottages to be the sort of places we’d love to stay, and where our guests want to return, so they’re rather special, very well equipped, and very comfortable, and if your best friend has four legs and a waggy tail, don't leave him at home! The Byre and The Carthouse are dog friendly cottages, and you'll find dogs welcome in the bars of the local pubs.
Winters here are beautiful, so we’re open all year - the cottages are very well insulated and have underfloor heating supplied by our ground source heat pumps, along with a wood-burning stove in the lounge for an extra cosy touch in the coldest months, or a romantic mood at any time! There’s details of what you’ll find in your cottage on our facilities page.
We look forward to welcoming you to our cottages in one of the most beautiful areas of the country!
Anne and Patrick
Nearby
It’s a mile to the facilities in Ravenstonedale, where you’ll find two pubs serving good food, and a small shop for the morning paper and essentials, while the market town of Kirkby Stephen is only six miles away. Kendal, Penrith and the Book Town of Sedbergh are all within easy reach, and you can travel on the spectacular Settle to Carlisle railway from the station at Kirkby Stephen.
There’s an abundance of bird life, and you may well spot buzzards and curlews along with the more common species. Red Squirrels, virtually non-existent in most parts of the country, are daily visitors to our grounds all year. The local Fell Ponies are usually close by, sheep graze the adjoining land, and the antics of the Spring lambs are great fun to see!
Horse riding and mountain bike hire are available nearby, and there’s trout fishing either on stillwater or on the River Eden. The village offers cookery courses, a tennis court and golf course, and for keen golfers we have reduced Green Fees for larger courses further afield.
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