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The Cow Byre is a holiday cottage in BARRAS, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book The Cow Byre online today. This page contains information about The Cow Byre including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £253.00 per week.
Overview
This stone built semi-detached cottage is attached to the owners' farmhouse, set in the hamlet of Barra, close to the town of Kirkby Stephen and sleeps two people. One king-size four poster bed with en-suite bath and shower over. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with small fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and French doors to patio area. Note: Living area is split-level, with the sitting area two steps higher than the kitchen and dining area.
The Cow Byre is a stone built semi-detached cottage, attached to the owners' farmhouse in the pretty hamlet of Barra, five miles of Kirkby Stephen. This superb cottage sleeps two people and has one king-size four poster bed with en-suite bathroom. This delightful cottage also has an open plan living area with kitchen, a dining area, sitting area with French doors to patio area and a ground floor basin and WC. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for two cars, outside storage area for bikes and walking equipment, a patio with garden furniture and a small garden area. Cow Byre cottage is a wonderful holiday home for a romantic breakaway. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview and built-in DVD player, CD/radio, WiFi, library of books and DVDs. Oil, electricity and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Extra fuel for woodburner available on an honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Off road parking for two cars. Outside storage area for bikes, walking equipment etc. Small garden area with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: The bedroom is accessed via an open plan staircase from the sitting area.
Location, Location, Location!
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Barras is a rural hamlet surrounded by farm meadows, pastures and fells. Five miles away is the market town of Kirkby Stephen, which offers shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The area around Barras is a walkers and cyclists haven, plus the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are close by. Barras is a perfect base, at any time of year.
Reviews
"My husband and i celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at the Cow byre, it was so special the owners was so accommodating, wine, chocolates, biscuits was there wen we arrived. The cottage was so beautiful, wen you opened the back door it was amazing, Cumbria is so beautiful. All i can say please visit this cottage, you will be mesmerised xxxx"
"The cottage was absolutely beautiful, as was the surrounding area- could not fault the amenities. The space in the cottage was very well thought out, cosy, comfortable and cute. Lovely little gifts left which we enjoyed and the bath was great! Only problems were that there was extremely loud and disruptive building work going on in the garden attached to the cottage from 8am which we were not informed of. This obviously woke us up, was not peaceful and the huge crain over the house was a little off putting on arrival. The owner was very apologetic and offered us a generous discount given the circumstances, for which we were very grateful. Pans in the kitchen were provided but some were very greasy? Thank you for a lovely stay, would be more than happy to return in the future."
"We were looking for a weekend break for our 23rd wedding anniversary around Kirkby Stephen and when we saw this one the decision was easy. Quaint, unusual, four-poster, great bath position... Well, the reality is even better. Didn't need the log burner as it was so mild (bit of a shame) but, yes, the gowns and slippers are a great touch as are the items in the fridge. Bed excellent, bath excellent, shower excellent, kitchen area excellent, parking excellent, Hey, we couldn't find fault with it at all. Would be happy to return in the future."
"Stayed here for a long weekend courtesy of our daughters , and one of their boyfriends... from the moment we opened the door , it was WOW !!! The place just oozes character , charm and coziness Beautiful scenery on your doorstep , red squirrels, little mouse in the wall and birds galore. The bath in the bedroom was amazing , so much imagination has gone into this place. Very very quirky , would love to return in summer! A visit to the Tan Hill pub is a must , such a remote place , Kirkby Stephen was a welcome surprise , good range of shops etc . Would thoroughly recommend a stay at the cow byre ."
"Have had lovely week away at this beautiful cottage! Waking up to those beautiful views every morning was a real treat! Location Is great area for both the yorkshire dales and for visiting the lakes. Not far from main roads. In peaceful area and views overlooking the dales. Amenities All the facilities you could want really, the roll top bath being the highlight! The log burner was also great and the bed very comfortable. Kitchen could maybe do with extra shelve or something for storing food otherwise can not fault it! Recommendations Walking- Ingelton Falls (South Yorkshire Dales), Aira Force (Ullswater) Local Food- Mango Tree Indian (Kirkby Stephen) Places- Scar White Cave (Ingelton), Appleby Spa Hotel (Appleby), Mountain Biking (Grizdale). Thankyou for a lovely stay and the little treats left for us on arrival was a lovely touch will recommend to family and friends :)"
"Just way too lovely! Cannot describe this location! The guest house feels more like 5star hotel! I feel like buying the place forever, so I can come by whenever I like. The home owner as given everything a couple could need to make this stay most comfortable! The homeowner gave us very warm hospitality. AMAZING is all I can say! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a honeymoon or just getaway from busy city life."
"My wife and i had a lovely time in the cow Byrne for our honeymoon,the owners are lovely and make you feel very welcome in there lovely cottage,of what they built together from scratch they have done a marvellous job, i would recommend this place to friends and family."
"The cow byre was perfect, and just what my partner and I wanted for a romantic getaway. The view from the sofa and sitting outside with a glass of wine was particularly amazing. As it's in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District it's perfect for ramblers, although most of the classic walks in the lakes were a bit of a drive away. The owners completely leave you to it, so you're in your own little haven."
"Just back from an amazing week at the Cow Byre, wonderful views, wildlife right outside the door, excellent hosts, we couldn't have asked for any more. Would thoroughly recommend!"
"My husband I stayed here for 5 nights for our honeymoon in March. It was absolutely perfect, such a romantic hideaway. We will definitely be returning. The whole cottage is perfectly kitted out for 2. "
"We just returned from a three night stay at Cow Byre Cottage. The cottage is maintained to a very high standard and one of the quirkiest places I've stayed. Cow Byre has a lovely homely feel about it which is even better once you get the open log burning stove going on a cold March windy night. We took all of our own provisions and everything else we needed for a nice weekend away from it all. The grounds are very welcoming and all prior instructions are easy to follow i.e. where to park, where the key is etc. The owners where very thoughtful in the gifts they left. I won't go on too much about the Cottage as you need to visit for yourselves. The area is a walkers paradise with open fells, nature reserves etc. If you don't want to venture out on arrival to Cow Byre you need no go any further than the window as it's a bird watchers paradise, cameras to the ready and enjoy your stay; I know we did."
"My boyfriend and I stayed at the Cow Byre for 3 nights for a short break during his birthday period. The property was exquisite and luxurious with roll top bath, wood burning stove and four poster bed, absolutely 5 star. The break was everything we wanted and more, the accommodation had everything we needed for a more than comfortable stay as well as lovely extras such as bathrobes, slippers and a great DVD collection. Upon arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine, a personalised card, chocolates and eggs and milk in the fridge! The views were superb and and the surrounding areas fantastic and accessible. Lisa and Mark provided a useful folder containing info about the property and also surrounding pubs, activities and things to see. We honestly could not fault a single thing about this accommodation or our stay- we shall definately be returning! Thanks again Kate & David"
"This idyllic cottage is a perfect location for a short relaxing break with very easy access to both the east of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Cottage is furnished with lovely attention to detail and provides quirky and endearing living space for young couples. We loved the open plan layout of the cottage - especially the views out over the hills from the fantastic bath!! We would definitely return to the cottage. Our every need was catered for while also giving us the privacy and space we wanted for our mini-moon! Highly reccommend!"
"The most beautiful cottage I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. We had never heard of Kirkby Stephen and I am so glad we stumbled across it and The Cow Byre. Gorgeous location, beautiful views, lovely people, amazing cottage, great pubs....we had the most wonderful time. Complimentary wifi, a huge dvd cupboard...incredibly clean! We haven't stopped telling our friends and family and recommending it to others. Fantastic 4 poster bed, huge roll top bath....everything you need...even a bottle of wine and cookies, milk and eggs...Thank-you....for a wonderful stay! Amy and Phil x"
"One of the most beautiful and individual cottages I have ever seen. Had such a relaxing time and couldn't have enjoyed the mini break more. The wine, cookies and chocolates from Lisa and Mark were a lovely touch as was the milk and eggs. The views were phenomenal and my partner and I got quite used to waking up to such wonderful sights, even for the few short days we stayed. Very much hope to return again. Thank you for having us!"
"We recently spent a long weekend at the cow byre. We loved it from the welcome card, wine and chocolates to the home from home comforts. The cottage had everythig we needed and was surrounded by lovely walks and close by to Kirby Stephen. We are looking forward to returning in the bear future. Thank you for a wonderful stay."
"From the wine, cookies and welcome card to the wonderful slippers and bathrobes it was clear that the owners really care about this property and the guests that stay there. Really great attention to detail made this the perfect getaway cottage. The photos really don't do it justice. Everything was just wonderful I would highly recommend staying here - although possibly not in January as the weather was appalling! The restaurant guide came in handy and on Saturday night we had a great indian meal in Kirkby Stephen, about 5 miles away."
"It is easy to see why this cottage is popular for honeymoons. The bedroom is like the poshest room in the best hotel you could imagine. The whole cottage is very well equipped, though a little short on storage space.The owners are extremely friendly, without being intrusive. The setting high on the side of the Eden Valley is idyllic, and you will see lots of birds and other wildlife from the living room. From the welcome pack to the bathrobes, it is obviously a cottage that has a lot of love put into it. There was even a 'welcome' card clearly selected to reflect our enthusiasm for butterflies. You feel more like a welcome guest than a customer."
"I booked this for a weekend treat for my wife's birthday and have to say it was the best decision I made! It is simply incredible. The pictures do not do it justice and if you are looking for a perfect, romantic weekend (or longer if you are lucky!) then this has to be the place. Lovely personal touches, such as chocolate, bottle of wine and cookies waiting upon our arrival and fresh milk and eggs all made for a wonderfully relaxing three nights. A perfect base to tour the Lakes but plenty of local walks if you dont fancy driving once you get there. I cannot recommend The Cow Byre enough and hope that one day we will be fortunate enough to return to this small piece of heaven. :)"
"We stayed here for our 1st wedding anniversary in May and it has been beautiful! The photos of The Cow Byre are lovely but really didn't do it justice. We were amazed at how lovely it was is the flesh! When we arrived we had milk, eggs, wine and cookies waiting for us, which was a lovely touch. The place is immaculate and decor is completely my taste. We spent the first day just saying how we could live here! I really can't rate it enough. Mark and Lisa were fab. Really friendly and helpful. The cottage is full of information on where to visit, which was really helpful. It's really nice to actually go somewhere and it be this perfect as there is usually something that can put a bit of a dampner on your holiday but there has literally been nothing. This has been nicer than our 2 week honeymoon abroad, even though the weather hasn't been brilliant, it hasnt mattered as its just nice to be here and everything be so easy! We will certainly be returning!"
"This rental is fantastic -- it's everything the picture shows and more. The view from the windows is gorgeous -- rolling hills for miles. The bed is super comfy, and the amenities are all there...great kitchen, clawfoot tub --the works! There was nothing bad about this place -- the owners are great as well!"
"Everything about our weekend was just perfect, the wine & biscuits on arrival, milk & eggs in the fridge & wood for the stove. The cottage was lovely from the four poster bed, with the views over the countryside when sat in the bath. We would reccommend a walk to High Force & a visit to Tan Hill (highest pub in England) All in all a perfect weekend getaway!!"
"Beautifull cottage, renovated with fantastic attention to detail. Owners left a welcome card, chocolates, wine, biscuits, eggs and milk. Wood burning stov] laid ready to light. Spotlessly clean bed linen, towels and robes waiting for us. Toiletries in the downstairs cloakroom Peaceful stay in a stunning location. We sat watching birds, rabbits and deer from our private patio area, I can;t think of anything that could be improved on!"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at The Cow Byre soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at BARRAS (observations for Winton).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Broken Clouds | -4°C - 2°C | 0.00mm | 14mph NNW | 60% | 1,000mb | 71% | |
| Tomorrow | Sky Is Clear | -2°C - 3°C | 0.00mm | 11mph NNW | 4% | 1,005mb | 68% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 0°C - 11°C | 28.50mm | 20mph NNW | 100% | 997mb | 97% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 7°C - 13°C | 15.27mm | 25mph NNW | 100% | 988mb | 97% | |
| Monday | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 7°C | 11.37mm | 36mph NNW | 94% | 987mb | 91% | |
| Tuesday | Rain And Snow | 2°C - 7°C | 21.85mm | 29mph NNW | 91% | 1,004mb | 84% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 5°C | 3.33mm | 7mph NNW | 81% | 1,015mb | 92% |