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Mellbeck Retreat

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1200953)

Lakelovers rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer
  • Highchair available, please bring your own cot
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking for 2 cars
  • Rear courtyard with patio furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub, 0.1 miles

The property

Mellbeck Retreat is an appealing cottage resting in the heart of Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria.

With roadside parking for two cars, a handy rear courtyard for outdoor moments, and a well-presented interior, it suits families or a small group of walkers keen to have shops and pubs practically on the doorstep. Arrive in this bustling market town and step straight into holiday mode; everything you need is close at hand, so you can pop out for supplies or an easy meal whenever the mood takes you.

Inside, the sitting room offers a welcoming place to unwind after a day outdoors, with ample seating to gather together and a Smart TV ready for quieter evenings.

When it’s time to refuel, the kitchen/diner is set up for simple, satisfying self-catering, whether that’s a quick breakfast before setting out or a hearty supper shared around the table. On finer days, take your drinks out to the rear courtyard and linger over plans for tomorrow, enjoying a little open-air pause between adventures.

Later, head upstairs to find two double bedrooms and a single, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for your party, along with a shower room featuring a walk-in shower to freshen up and start the day feeling ready for the trail. Kirkby Stephen makes a fine base for exploring the Upper Eden valley, and you’ll also have both the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park within reach for scenic walks and big-sky views.

For a slower-paced outing, the Stainmore railway offers a memorable way to take in the surrounding scenery from the comfort of a train.

Venture further afield to Kendal, Keswick, or Windermere for varied days out and more places to explore.

However you spend your time, Mellbeck Retreat in Kirby Stephen, Cumbria is a well-placed base for a rewarding break.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

KIRKBY STEPHEN

Appleby-in-Westmorland 12 miles; Sedbergh 13 miles; Barnard Castle 21 miles; Penrith 22 miles; Reeth 22 miles; Kendal 23 miles; Middleton-in-Teesdale 27 miles; Ullswater Lake 35 miles.

The old market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. A delightful rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area where “Frank’s Bridge” crosses the River Eden, while just a mile from the town, the old railway station connects to the magnificent Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a must-do travel experience for everyone. Enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby, particularly the route of the old Darlington to Tebay train line over two magnificent viaducts, and visit the gothic gorge where the River Eden flows through wooded Stenkrith park. Explore the wonderful Howgill Fells or visit the majestic Pendragon Castle and Brough Castle. A superb location with the whole of the mystical Lake District National Park, the stunning Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines AONB at your fingertips.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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