Dufton Hall Cottage

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Reviews

Mr Grant
April 2017

“Nice cottage for 2.”

Welcoming helpful host. Great little village with very good pub and cafe and superb walks in the surrounding area.

Welcoming helpful host. Great little village with very good pub and cafe and superb walks in the surrounding area.

Mr Somerville
March 2017

“The place is very small - perhaps smaller than we realised.”

But this was fine for a weekend.
Miss Lapcakova
January 2017

“We stayed here with our dog for walking short weekend break.”

Everything was great, we got met straight away on our arrival and got our facilities explained. The host was really nice and friendly and the sweetest little touch was that she's left a cake for us, which was just delightful and just what we needed after a long journey and definitely home baked. The cottage itself is greatly situated right under Dufton Peak and has great walking possibilities. Cottage was clean and had all facilities we needed. There was 1 little thing we didn't expect and that's no oven. But apart from that, cottage has everything you might need. We would definitely return back and recommend it further.
Rebecca B
December 2016
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“Honest Review - Pros & Cons”

We visited during Christmas period and had a positive experience. Hopefully the below should help you make an educated decision as I wasn't sure what to expect after reading some of the reviews. Pros: 1. Good communication before arrival. 3. Warm welcome. 4. Variety of food basis supplied; milk, tea, sugar, bananas, cooking oil through to foil. 5. Range of cooking appliances; kettle, toaster, slow cooker, hob, steamer, small fridge. Various pots, pans and utensils. Also decent bows, plates, cups and glasses. 6. Offer to use main house oven etc to help cook Christmas dinner. 7. Went extra mile and festively decorated. 8. Plenty of storage cupboards etc. 9. Fantastic shower and thick towels provided. Soap and shampoo provided in wall dispenses - smells lovely. 10. Bed really warm and comfy but rolled into middle (see con 2). 11. Plenty of activity and walk information provided in pack in cupboard. 12. TV & DVD player with remotes (although had to give dvd good clean to get it playing properly). Will need to take own films. 13. Various cleaning products available so can keep as clean as you wish. Cons: 1. No wifi. 2. Bed is two singles put/zipped together, you tend to roll into middle but was warm and comfy (see pro 9). Other: 1. You truly are in the middle of nowhere so no signal however bit of a hotspot at the front gate where you may get a bar or two of signal. Suggestions: 1. Need door glass to be frosted or tinted to allow privacy without closing blind. 2. Radiator too small to heat room properly, larger one needed or better insulation. Perhaps curtain across door to help retain heat. It drops rather chilly. 3. Need to be clearer as to where bin/recycle unit is.
Pollyanna89
July 2015
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“Cosy pied a terre in lovely village”

Perfect for a long weekend for just me and my dog, this cottage is very small but well designed and very well equipped. Lovely comfy bed and nice enclosed garden to sit out weather permitting, which it was during my stay. Dufton is a really pretty and incredibly peaceful village with a good pub serving food and a tea shop (The post box pantry) which does a great cooked breakfast. Could do with instructions on how to use the hob as it took me ages to work it out as I am only familiar with gas hobs.
Steve E
December 2014
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“Walking in the Eden Valley”

On arrival, we were greeted by the owner who made us feel very welcome with some home baked mince pies! The cottage is a small studio, traditional on the outside, but very modern on the inside. The bathroom is excellent and the large king size bed makes for a great nights sleep. Staying over during the winter months means you don't use the outside space, which makes this place very small but very cosy. And with a dog along for the walks, left the space very limited. What lets this place down is the small fridge, with just enough space for breakfast and with no shops nearby, meant all food and booze were stored in the car, in the summer this wouldn't work. The local Stag Inn is excellent and the walking in the nearby hills is fantastic. Would definetly recommend this place, just plan your stay carefully.
littlemissappualled
November 2014
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“Relaxing and cosy”

We recently stayed a weekend at this cottage And would recommend it to any couple wanting a quiet peaceful retreat! Yes it's small and this is stated in the descriptions but was lovely and cosy.we had a meal at the local pub the the stag the staff were lovely and the food was lovely too we visted Appleby whilst staying and had a fab full English in a cafe think it was called the Eden again lovely and friendly and the food was delicious. We arrived later than planned on the Friday there was no problem we were left with tea coffee milk and delicious homemade chocolate cake..thank u for a lovely weekend it's just what we needed
A FlipKey verified reviewer
August 2014
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“Dufton Hall”

Excellent location for walking, the Pennine Way route is just outside the garden, with many other walks including a Woodland Trust site in the valley close by. The owners are friendly and even left me an excellent cake and some food essentials to get me started. Lovely clean accommodation with everything I need for a holiday including a paved seating area in the garden. Friendly village with pub a few minutes walk away which welcomes dogs. Had a lovely time exploring the area with my dog and look forward to going back there.
A FlipKey verified reviewer
November 2012
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“Peaceful time in Dufton”

Dufton Hall cottage family were very welcoming even down to dog to dog playing with each other toys. The cottage is suitable for a couple and their four legged family. The village and surrounding areas had good walks and well sign posted. The locals are very friend and very helpful. I would recommend going to Dufton
A FlipKey verified reviewer
September 2011
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“Lovely weekend”

We stayed at Dufton Hall Cottage for 3 nights in July. It was a last minute booking. Owners gave good directions, easy to find. Nice distance from appleby. We used the cottage as a base to explore the lake district which took us around an hour to get to. Local pub, although food expensive and not very good. Food outlets in appleby such as Fish and Chips and Chinese, all very good and a fully stocked Co-op. The cottage was very compact but well fitted out. The kingsize bed was lovely! We took our two small dogs with us, at the owners discretion and it was cosey. Warmed up well when radiators were switched on. Garden is shared with the owner. Would recommend to family and friends. A good base but if your wanting to spend alot of time in your cottage, its a little small.

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile

The property

A delightful ground floor studio property, a wing of the Grade II listed Old Dufton Hall, in the heart of the ancient village of Dufton, three miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland.

Lovingly restored and individually styled, Dufton Hall Cottage has been transformed from former farm buildings to provide compact, quality Appleby cottage studio accommodation in a wonderful location.

This Appleby cottage offers open plan living set over one floor, ideal for couples visiting this lovely area of Westmorland to enjoy great walking and good touring opportunities.

The living space is bright and airy with a modern kitchen, dining and sitting area, and a king-size bed.

A modern shower room adjoins the living area and there is a quaint patio area outside this Appleby cottage, ideal for dining alfresco.

Close to open countryside, with many walks along the nearby river and the lovely Dufton Fell and Pennine Way, and close to the beauty of the National Parks, including the Settle-Carlisle Railway and the famous Three Peaks, this location, and this lovely Appleby cottage, are perfect for enjoying country living at its finest.

Accommodation

All ground floor. Open plan studio accommodation with one king-size double bed (zip and link, can be 2 singles by prior arrangement), kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.

Amenities

Oil central heating
Microwave with dual-function oven, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, small library of books/DVDs
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for two cars
Side patio area with furniture and BBQ on request
Shared use of owner's front garden
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 3 miles, pub 2 mins walk.

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About the location

DUFTON

Appleby-in-Westmorland 3 miles; Penrith 13 miles.

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Dufton is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and Eden Valley. The village has a pub, which serves good food, an Agricultural Show held on the last Saturday in August, and is just three miles from the historic town of Appleby. At the heart of the lush Eden Valley, Appleby-in-Westmorland is one of the loveliest towns in the north of England and was originally the county town of Westmorland. Appleby is a major stop on the Settle-to-Carlisle Railway, which is one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Britain; still today, many of the old steam trains wend their way along this line and over the awe-inspiring Ribblehead viaduct. Visit Appleby in July and experience the atmosphere of the Jazz Festival, which is fast becoming a popular attraction, enjoy a walk on the Pennine Way at Dufton, or explore one of the local cycle trails. With the delightful Pooley Bridge, Penrith and the magnificent Lake District within easy reach, this is an ideal holiday location.

Region Information

Lake District Holiday Cottages

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Reviews

“Nice cottage for 2.”

“The place is very small - perhaps smaller than we realised.”

“We stayed here with our dog for walking short weekend break.”

“Honest Review - Pros & Cons”

“Cosy pied a terre in lovely village”

“Walking in the Eden Valley”

“Relaxing and cosy”

“Dufton Hall”

“Peaceful time in Dufton”

“Lovely weekend”