About this property
Within earshot of the soothing sounds of the Scandal Beck, across the fields from the 14th century St Oswald’s Church and just around the corner from the beautiful Kings Head pub, is Linden Cottage. This cosy, converted Blacksmith’s workshop is nestled in Ravenstonedale, a peaceful north Cumbrian village, just a few short miles away from its neighbouring town, Kirkby Stephen. It makes a lovely base from which to explore the beautiful Eden Valley. The ground floor is a warm open space, with a comfy sitting room showcasing a woodburning stove at its heart. Warm wood throughout harks back to its ancient roots along with a beautiful wooden floor. Dining at the table in this special room is a treat with views through the French doors across the village. The kitchen is open-plan and boasts a whole range of appliances, designed to make your stay a real home-from-home experience. Upstairs, there is a bright and airy bathroom, fully tiled with a bath, shower over, basin and WC. Two beautiful bedrooms with exposed wooden floors finish off this delightful cottage. Each have views over the village and hills beyond. The master bedroom features a double bed, whereas the second offers zip-and-link beds giving you the option of a twin setup or super-king setup. To the front of the property is a welcoming patio with seating, the perfect place to enjoy breakfast in the morning sunshine. With two great pubs and situated just a mile from the main road, the village is such a handy place to stay, giving easy access to Cumbria the Lakes, Eden Valley and the North Pennines. Explore the area on foot or via the many cycling routes. Visit the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line and take in the wonderful scenery. There is so much to see and do in the surrounding area, making this the perfect base for you and your loved ones.
Ravenstonedale lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Once described by the famous author, A Wainwright, as one of Westmorland’s loveliest villages, the area boasts many walking, horse riding and cycling routes, whilst the nearby attractions provide something for everybody. Visit the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line, the Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size, 2 x single beds (can be zip link super king bed on request),.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Economy central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
One medium sized, or Two small well behaved dogs allowed.
Ample roadside parking.
Front patio area with garden furniture.
Cycle shed available for 3 to 4 bikes.
Owner accepts 1 x medium dog or 2 x small dogs.
No smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub less than a mile
Reviews (32)
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clean well equipt log fire cosy modern . Thanks for putting up christmas tree and decorations ,hamper . The cottage its in the heart of the village , within easy walking distance two warm friendly pubs . Great for walks on the hills or short walks .
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Isla
We spent 4 days here over the festive period and it was perfect. A gorgeous hamper awaited us on our arrival and a cheese selection in the fridge! Loved the decorations too. The kitchen was well equipped and we successfully cooked Christmas dinner. Oven/hob very efficient and easy to use. The cottage was never cold but also never too hot and we made good use of the log burner (pleased we brought a huge bag of our own as we got through them quickly!) detailed welcome guide which was also enjoyable to read. Solid floors throughout the downstairs, which was good as it never stopped raining whilst we were there, so we didnât have to do balancing acts on the doormat! Also useful if bringing a dog so they canât get muddy paws all over the carpet! A rug by the seating area would be appreciated though, as any blankets we put down for our dog just slipped everywhere and it would have felt a bit more cosier. Enclosed garden front and back so we could safely let her out too. Good storage facilities in bedrooms and bathrooms, limited cupboard space in kitchen but we managed. Airer provided which was useful for drying all out waterproofs and the muddy boot box was handy, though we didnât use it as boots needed to dry. Info on recycling would have been appreciated as we brought all ours home (we donât live far away and being Christmas we had a lot!) Cottage was spotless in all areas you could see, however when I dropped something, I noticed that under all the sofas the floor was filthy! Also found a polo under the bed when I thought I had lost a sock under there and dusty behind bedside cabinets. A little more attention wouldnât go a miss. Info for travellers: 2 washing tabs & 2 dishwasher tabs provided. Logs for one use of fire provided, with enough fire lighters and kindling for a few fires. Co-op in Kirkby Stephen had some for sale. Tea towels provided Kitchen utensils, cutlery, pots & pans are plenty but bring your own roasting trays if you want to do a Christmas dinner!
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Emma
The location is perfect for exploring and the village is beautiful. The cottage itself is warm and cosy and has everything you could possibly need. Communication was excellent and we were able to get extra amenities for our toddler. It was also a great bonus having our dog join us on our mini break. We would highly recommend a get away to Linden Cottage.