Shepherds View

DUFTON, Cumbria & The Lake District

2 guests
1 bed
1 bathroom
Pet Friendly

4.9Outstanding

5.0Tourist Board rating

Appleby-in-Westmorland 3.7 miles.

This superb barn conversion enjoys a rural setting overlooking fields in the little village of Dufton, Cumbria.

Carrying a contemporary feel, Shepherd’s View is a first-class bolthole for couples looking to escape to the serenity of this Cumbria location, with easy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Park.

This ideal getaway, won The Cumbrian Tourism Award, Self Catering Accommodation Of The Year, 2022, a tribute to this well presented abode.The upstairs has been elegantly designed with couples in mind, boasting a super-king-size bed with a pillow top pearl Hypnos mattress and Egyptian cotton sheets, complimented with underfloor heating, a woodburning stove, LED lighting and a Smart TV with Bose Speaker System, ensuring every little detail has been taken care of.

Soothe your aching muscles in the Aquasol Jacuzzi bath with mood lighting or step into the digital double walk-in shower for a refreshing rinse.

The well-appointed kitchen is situated downstairs and offers charming views over the fields, along with a host of integrated appliances to ensure a hassle-free cooking experience.

To the outside is a private south facing walled cottage garden with an outdoor dining set, inviting you to sit down on a warm day and appreciate the setting.

When you don’t feel like cooking, just a short walk away lies The Stag Inn, a rustic country pub serving a selection of food and ales, or journey over to Appleby-in-Westmorland for a greater choice of amenities.

Appleby is a major stop on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, which is regarded as one of the finest railway journeys in the country.

With the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on your doorstep, there is a wealth of scenic walking routes in a vicinity, so get your walking boots on and tackle the heather clad-moors, tumbling waterfalls and picturesque views all the way to the Lake District Fells.

For a luxurious base nestled in a relaxing location, look no further than Shepherds View.

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio
Open Fire

Wifi
Dishwasher
EV Charging
Garden / Patio
Open Fire
Off Road Parking
Pet Friendly
Smoke Free
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.9

Based on 13 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

Absolutely gorgeous!

One of, if not the best stays I've ever had. Shepherds view is catered for literally everything. The indoor dog wash area would be a life saver during the winter months. The welcome hamper was delicious. The information folder is equipped for every walk and useful thing you could ever need. I can't fault anything about this stay and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. I really did feel like well catered for. Would I return? ABSOLUTELY

AshleyJul 2026

What an absolutely gorgeous place to stay - exactly the couples’ retreat it’s advertised as.

Beautifully done out with every convenience thought of, and such a peaceful location - we stayed over Christmas for a week of complete relaxation and it definitely ticked every possible box. The hosts were lovely, a well thought out and appreciated welcome hamper was provided (along with a very thoughtful anniversary card for us) and the neighbouring sheep kept us constantly entertained! Extremely highly recommended. Thank you for your excellent hospitality, we loved it!

AngelaJan 2026

A lovely little property with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

The bed was particularly “ dreamy” & no need to count the sheep( of which there is an idyllic moving tableau right outside the windows) to drift off! Hosts Carol & Simon are delightful & most respectful of your privacy but on hand to help if required. We brought along our 4 year old Labrador(Laddie) & ,as with us “ humans”,he too qualified for a “ Welcome Basket”, which was a lovely touch. Loads of local information provided in a well curated file ,which was invaluable when planning days out. Would highly recommend anyone to book a stay here.

KirstenNov 2025

Very comfy, very well equipped and very clean.

There has clearly been a lot of work and thought gone into creating the cottage and offering a great experience - lots of lovely little touches. Great position on the edge of the village with lovely views from the main window (especially good if there is a nice sunset). Friendly owners, readily available to help and actually we saw them a few times as the properties are very close and cars are parked together. Worth noting car parking is a bit tight. Lovely welcome basket with tasty goodies. Very pretty, well kept garden and whilst enclosed, it is not accessible from the house. Also no dog poo or wee allowed in the garden which we weren't aware of until we got there and meant there wasn't anywhere we could let our dog loose. Great to be able to walk to the village cafe and the local pub (the pizza van parked outside on a Monday does great wood fired pizzas).

JoJul 2025

Owner response:

Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It's lovely to know you enjoyed the little touches and the comfort of the property, as well as the views from the feature window which are indeed stunning. Thank you for the points your raise. I think it is important to mention that you booked the day before your stay in the late evening and so all the information we send out did not go out until the morning of your arrival. There are very clear details of the property on our web-site which we directed you to in this information, and we are very clear about our doggy rules including where you can take your dog for its toilet whilst on our property. There are good reasons why we don't allow dog owner's to use the property's ornamental garden for their dog's toilet as it would soon become a yellow patchwork of dead grass. This is why we don't permit it, as much for our guests without dogs. We have no issue for you to use the garden to sit in and enjoy the space with your dog off lead at other times. There is plenty of space to let your dog off the lead in the drive just outside the door, a large village green and a woodland walk close by (to name but a few), but if you prefer to let you dog out unsupervised then our property won't suit you. We don't allow our own dog to do this for the same reason. Access to the village is along very narrow roads. The car park spaces we have marked are fuller sized spaces (9.5ft wide) and there is a turning circle also, but it will be tighter for an extra large SUV as you had.

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Please note - dogs are not permitted to sleep on and/or in the bed. Medium-sized dogs are welcome, however, no large breeds due to the size and layout of the property.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1132761
Parking
Off Road Parking, Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted