Family-friendly holiday rentals in Appleby-in-Westmorland

Hawkhow Cottage, Glenridding

Hawkhow Cottage compromises four bedrooms and sleeps seven comfortably or eight cosily. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms (one King, one double and one twin) and a bathroom. Downstairs there is an additional bedroom (small double), a shower room and a traditional Aga-warmed kitchen. The glass and oak-framed extension provides a large living room with log burning stove and a galleried dining area. The property will be prepared ready for your arrival with freshly laundered bed linen and bath towels supplied for your stay. We have provided a selection of games, puzzles and toys to keep you entertained inside (and the optional use of a TV and Xbox One) as well as books, maps and guides to help you plan your activities outside. There is ample parking on-site. Guests also have shared use of the main house’s extensive gardens and grounds, including the sauna. Please note that the garden is steep with drop-offs in places, it has a number of steps and paths that can be extremely slippery, as well as running water courses, ponds and bridges. As well as having Ullswater on your doorstep for sailing, kayaking and wild swimming, there are a number of fabulous walks and bicycle rides that can be started from the cottage without ever needing to get into your car. Keen walkers can even start the climb to Helvellyn by walking up the garden to join recognised footpaths. Glenridding is a beautiful 15 minute walk along the Lake and provides a number of cafes, pubs and shops as well as access to the famous Ullswater Steamers. A slightly longer walk along the Lake in the opposite direction will take you past Glencoyne Bay, the inspiration for William Wordsworth’s ‘Daffodils’ poem, to the popular Aira Force waterfall and trails maintained by the National Trust.

Hilltop Lodge (retreat & wildlife), Colby, Appleby

Hilltop Lodge is a beautiful detached timber building set in enclosed garden (perfect for dogs). It's open plan, with a wood-burning stove to keep you warm on a winter's evening, with well-equipped kitchen and dining area. It has large windows with lots of natural light. The garden is abundant in wildlife throughout the year, and has a lovely terrace to sit out on with comfortable outdoor seating. It’s a great base for relaxing, enjoying wildlife, adventuring, or being creative. 11am checkout.

Valley Cottage on the River Eden

This homely cottage is situated in the Mallerstang Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a mere stone's throw away from the Lake District, Pennines and Howgills. The cottage, a converted stable, is based on a working farm with private parking and a garden with seating enjoying spectacular views of the Eden Valley. Enjoy a fully equipped stay with WiFi, TV with Netflix, a washing machine, and dishwasher with underfloor heating throughout. Google Maps- Dalefoot CA174EQ

18th Century Country Cottage on a working farm

The Old Smithy was the original farm house built in the 18th Century. Completely renovated from derelict in 2002 and freshly redecorated in 2021, it boasts many of its original features; including the old fire range which will keep you warm on those winter nights (an initial basket of logs is F.O.C.) Downstairs, sandstone flag floors and oak beamed ceilings are throughout. A biomass boiler heats the cottage with timber sourced from the farm. Includes laundry, towels, heating and electricity.

Owls Nook Barn, Luxury Barn with Hot Tub & Sauna

Get away from it all with a relaxing stay in this charming barn conversion. Built Circa 1800 and newly converted to a high standard, Owls Nook combines period features with luxury amenities. Nestled in the heart of Cumbria just a stones throw from the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales its elevated position offers breath taking views. Kick back and enjoy the wood fired hot tub and sauna or don your walking boots and explore the wealth of nature from Deer to Red Squirrel. A truly rural escape.

Maulds Meaburn, spacious house, beautiful village

We offer attractive self catering accommodation in a quiet picturesque rural Cumbrian village in the Lyvennet Valley at the northern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. You will enjoy exclusive use of this well equipped house for 5 guests (with additional mezzanine double sofa bed if required). Set in it's own beautiful garden with an open aspect over fields, this area is wonderful for walking and cycling and with easy access to the Lakes District. Dark skies are a notable feature.

Charming and spacious barn conversion in Cumbria

Pikelet sits beneath the pyramid of Dufton Pike in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Pennine Way (near Cross Fell and High Cup Nick) and the Cumbria Cycle Way. The property adjoins our 18th century home, formerly The Black Bull Inn, on the village green just a few doors down from The Stag. It's perfect for exploring the fells of the North Pennines, a country walk or ride, visiting the towns and villages of the Eden Valley or just taking time out surrounded by books and art.

Cushion Bank

An stunning 2 bedroomed contemporary town centre ground floor apartment (3 internal steps), high ceilings, featured windows with front internal glazing, a super bathroom with a huge walk-in shower, fully fitted kitchen, lounge dining area, with a communal garden to the rear with a River Eden view. Situated in the heart of Appleby's Town square with all amenities on your door step and only 50mtrs from our Crown & Cushion Inn and St Lawrence's church. with Appleby castle a 5 min walk.

Bowderdale Foot: beautiful farmhouse, sleeps 10

Bowderdale Foot is an enchanting refurbished farmhouse situated in the magnificent peace and beauty of the Howgill Fells, Cumbria. Located in the northern area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, there is access to the surrounding fells and countryside from the doorstep. It is a great location for visiting the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks. An amazing and special place for friends or family to get together for a weekend retreat, short break or longer holiday.

The Barn - a luxury rural barn conversion

The Barn is 18th Century and recently converted with luxury finishes and is perfectly located for exploring the Eden Valley and Lake District in the quiet village of Colby. It has 1 bedroom with a Super king zip and link bed which can also be made up as a twin if requested. Excellent Starlink WIFI for remote working. You are able to use the beautiful, peaceful, grounds to take a walk. It can be let together with our other listing.- The Studio - to provide accommodation for 4

Appleby barn conversion +hottub, Murton, Cumbria

Mini Murton House is a converted dog friendly barn situated in the peaceful village of Murton. There is a Finnish wood burning hot tub on your own private south facing patio. The barn retains many original features, with exposed beams and large barn door. Cosy wood burning stove, fitted kitchen, 2 bedrooms (1 mezzanine level). We are trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible: The Mini Murton House toilet has been twinned, we have 4 recycling bins and a composter.

Rose Lea Cottage Eden Valley & The Lake District

Rose Lea is a fully renovated 18th Century Cottage. The cottage is an idyllic escape nestled in the Eden Valley, the perfect base for exploring the Lake District or the Pennines. Temple Sowerby is a peaceful little village with sandstone buildings clustered around a beautiful village green, ringed by tall trees. The village is located 6 miles from Penrith the local town and just a short drive from Ullswater Lake. Follow us on Instagram @roseleacottage_