Leonard's Cragg

About this property

North Stainmore 0.75 miles. A stone-built, semi-detached farmhouse, located on a remote hillside, just under a mile from the hamlet of North Stainmore and 5.7 miles from Kirkby Stephen. On the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this Cumbria cottage provides a perfect away-from-it-all location, ideal for a couple to enjoy a relaxing break in this lovely area. This rustic Cumbria cottage provides comfortable accommodation, full of character and charm, and has a real old world feel. Comprising a spacious kitchen/diner with stone flagged floors and old beams, a simple sitting room with warm and cosy woodburning stove, a spacious main bedroom and a bathroom, this Cumbria cottage makes a comfy base to return to after a day exploring the delights of the Lake District. The original farmhouse and adjoining barn have been converted using traditional methods and materials, with ecological principles in mind, including electricity supplied from its own wind turbine and a natural reed bed which provides clean water for the wildlife pond at your Cumbria cottage. Bluebell banks in the spring and wild flower meadows in the summer, along with buzzards, swallows, curlew and lapwing overhead, all provide the ingredients for a memorable cottage holiday in this wonderfully wild and remote location. Enjoy superb scenic walking and cycling nearby, a ride on the Settle-Carlisle Railway and the delights of the Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales. An ideal Cumbria cottage base for exploring this beautiful area.

North Stainmore is a rural hamlet located on a high promontory close to Kirkby Stephen and the Eden Valley. This is a remote area surrounded by traditional farm meadows and pastures and fells. The market town of Kirkby Stephen is 4 miles away, home to shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Superb walking and cycling can be enjoyed in the area or visit the magnificent Howgill Fells and Tan Hill - Britain's highest pub. The Lake District National Park and Yorkshire Dales are waiting to be discovered.

Accommodation

One double bedroom.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area.

Small sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in the sitting room.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, Smart TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and DVDs.

WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair available.

Ample off road parking.

Large grounds with unfenced wildlife pond and furniture.Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 3 miles.

Note: Last 500 yards approaching the cottage are accessed via an unmade track.

Note: The path to the cottage has solar lamps.

Note: Babes-in-arms only