This is a delightful, charming barn conversion. Both spacious, yet cosy.
There is private parking at 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. Dogs are considered part of the family and are very much welcome.
The living room boasts a cosy log burning fire. The rear of the cottage looks out over the private, enclosed, terraced garden that is accessed by the back door.
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.
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!
A short walk away is Kirkby Stephen, 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 an electric bike hire in Hartley and a bike shop/bike repair in Kirkby Stephen.
For those who 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.