Kirkby Stephen Cottages

The ancient market town of Kirkby Stephen has an enviable position located between the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales. Time slows down, and relaxation takes centre stage in our Kirkby Stephen cottages. From romantic retreats for two to larger celebratory homes, we've got you covered for your self-catering needs. Nestled in the Eden Valley, this charming market town offers a perfect blend of idyllic landscapes and a laid-back atmosphere. Imagine strolling through cobbled streets, framed by historic stone buildings and surrounded by the gentle beauty of the Cumbrian countryside. With its welcoming pubs and local shops, Kirkby Stephen invites you to unwind and savour the simple pleasures of life. Whether you're exploring the ancient parish church, embarking on a scenic walk, or just enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea, the town's unhurried charm makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil escape. So, pack your bags, leave your worries behind, and let Kirkby Stephen envelop you in its serene embrace for a rejuvenating and relaxed getaway.

Kirkby Stephen

Popular holiday cottages in Kirkby Stephen

Living area | Summerville Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Summerville Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Swallow’s Nest, Waterside, Little Musgrave, nr. Kirkby Stephen

Little Musgrave, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Swallow’s Nest

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£475
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Delightful holiday home | Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen

Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Bluebell Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Light and airy living and dining room | Townend Cottage, Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen

Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Townend Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Westwood Barn, Brough Sowerby, near Kirkby Stephen

Brough Sowerby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Westwood Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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Kitchen/diner | Old St. Lukes Church, Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen

Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Old St. Lukes Church

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
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Exterior | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Riverbank Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Delightful stone-built holiday home | Smardale Cottages, Kirkby stephen

Kirkby stephen, Cumbria

Smardale Cottages

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Nuthatch, Smardale, near Kirkby Stephen

Smardale, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Nuthatch

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£319
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Exterior | Blue Heron Lodge, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Blue Heron Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,125
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Exterior | Granary Cottages - The Hay Loft, Bleatarn, nr. Kirkby Stephen

Bleatarn, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Granary Cottages - The Granary

Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£275
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Exterior | Low Mouthlock Cottage, Barras near Kirkby Stephen

Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Low Mouthlock Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Dog friendly holiday cottages in Kirkby Stephen

Living area | Summerville Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Summerville Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Delightful holiday home | Bluebell Barn, Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen

Newbiggin on Lune, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Bluebell Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£369
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Light and airy living and dining room | Townend Cottage, Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen

Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Townend Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Exterior | Westwood Barn, Brough Sowerby, near Kirkby Stephen

Brough Sowerby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Westwood Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£859
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Kitchen/diner | Old St. Lukes Church, Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen

Soulby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Old St. Lukes Church

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£819
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Exterior | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Riverbank Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Delightful stone-built holiday home | Smardale Cottages, Kirkby stephen

Kirkby stephen, Cumbria

Smardale Cottages

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Mouthlock Chapel, Barras, near Kirkby Stephen

Barras, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Mouthlock Chapel

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 17
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,479
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Exterior | Nuthatch, Smardale, near Kirkby Stephen

Smardale, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Nuthatch

Wifi
Car parking on site
Detached
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£319
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Exterior | Blue Heron Lodge, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Blue Heron Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,125
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Exterior | Granary Cottages - The Hay Loft, Bleatarn, nr. Kirkby Stephen

Bleatarn, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Granary Cottages - The Granary

Car parking on site
Rural Location
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£275
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Exterior | Low Mouthlock Cottage, Barras near Kirkby Stephen

Barras near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Low Mouthlock Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 8
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£779
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Holiday cottages close to a pub in Kirkby Stephen

Living area | Summerville Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Summerville Cottage

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£505
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Exterior | Riverbank Cottage, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Riverbank Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£435
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Front of the cottage | Clematis Cottage, Church Brough, nr Kirkby Stephen

Church Brough, nr Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Clematis Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£415
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Wonderful holiday home | Castle House Cottage, Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen

Hartley, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Castle House Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£355
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Living area | The Coach House, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

The Coach House

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£519
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Exterior | Bell Cottage, Winton, nr. Kirkby Stephen

Winton, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Bell Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 3
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Kitchen/diner | Christopher’s Cottage, Warcop, Appleby-in-Westmoreland

Warcop, Appleby-in-Westmoreland, Cumbria

Christopher’s Cottage

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£339
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Living room | Greystones, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Greystones

Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Waitby School, Waitby near Kirkby Stephen

Waitby near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Waitby School

Luxury
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£499
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Exterior | The Larches, Hartley, Kirkby Stephen

Hartley, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

The Larches

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,015
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Exterior | Low Mill, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Low Mill

Wifi
Car parking on site
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Up to 3 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£990
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Exterior | Gelderslack Barn, Nateby, near Kirkby Stephen

Nateby, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Gelderslack Barn

Wifi
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
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Holiday cottages with hot tub in Kirkby Stephen

Exterior | Mouthlock Chapel, Barras, near Kirkby Stephen

Barras, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Mouthlock Chapel

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 17
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,479
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Exterior | Blue Heron Lodge, Kirkby Stephen

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Blue Heron Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,125
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Delightful stone cottage overlooking the Yorkshire moors | Borrowdale Cottage, North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen

North Stainmore, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Borrowdale Cottage

Hot Tub
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
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Exterior | Country Lodge, Little Musgrave near Kirkby Stephen

Little Musgrave near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Country Lodge

Hot Tub
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 10
  • 5 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,075
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Kirkby Stephen

This charming market town offers a peaceful retreat with a touch of history and natural beauty. This is a great base for touring the Lake District National Park and having an authentic Lake District holiday.  With the largest collection of Cumbrian cottages, we have the perfect home away from home for you.

Here are the top five things to see and do from our cottages in Kirkby Stephen:

Explore the Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre

Dive into local history with a visit to the Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre, housed in a historic railway building. Explore exhibits showcasing the town's railway heritage and the unique stories of its past.

Visit Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill

Uncover the unusual at Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill. Wander through gardens, including the medicinal herb garden and the delightful orchard, and witness the working watermill—a charming blend of nature and history.

Discover Nine Standards Rigg

Embark on an outdoor adventure to Nine Standards Rigg, a series of mysterious cairns overlooking Kirkby Stephen. The unusual arrangement of these stone structures adds an enigmatic touch to the scenic landscape.

Take a ride with the Stainmore Railway Company

All aboard the Stainmore Railway Company for a steam train experience. Journey through the picturesque Stainmore Gap, taking in the scenic views and relishing the vintage charm of the locomotive.

The Black Bull Hotel's Ghost Tour

Embrace the eerie with a ghost tour at The Black Bull Hotel. Discover the historic tales and spooky stories associated with this centuries-old inn, adding a spine-tingling dimension to your visit.

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