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"Lovely property to stay in."
Loved the Lake District first time , ideal stay to explore
Reviewed by Graham4.1★Jun 2025
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"Spotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation in a great location in the centre of Kirkby Stephen."
Reviewed by John5.0★May 2025
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"Immaculate and nicely furnished little cottage, perfectly sited near the centre of Kirkby Stephen but set back from the main road, so quiet."
We loved it. So many things on the doorstep - shops AND country walks and bike rides.
There are fewer rather than more things provided (eg no basics for self catering like salt & pepper, no abrasive cloth or brush for washing up, and no soap/shampoo in the shower) but we’re used to bringing most of those things and would prefer to have such an immaculately clean place than too many half-used extras. So we really enjoyed it - our second stay in the same cottage. Given half a chance, we’ll be back.
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Apr 2025
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"We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage which was spacious, well equipped and very comfortable."
The fixtures and fittings were of high quality with a really comfortable bed. An excellent location with many great walks, shops, cafes, pubs etc all minutes from the house. We would highly recommend this cottage and very much look forward to a return visit.
Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Apr 2025
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"Had a lovely stay, the bathroom was so pretty."
Loved the location very quiet and peaceful. Katie was very quick & helpful.
Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Simrah4.7★Oct 2024
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"Had another fab stay in this cottage."
Katie has done a great job and we cannot find any fault. We have stayed here a few times now and will continue coming back. Ideal location and close to amenities. Hopefully be back again next year.
Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Oct 2024
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"This is a perfect cottage for a relaxing holiday."
It has everything needed, is very well furnished and equipped, spotlessly clean and the owner is very welcoming and helpful. It is situated in a quiet lane just off the town centre, where there are shops, cafes, pubs and takeaways. Kirkby Stephen is a good centre for all levels of walks. We will definitely book again.
Reviewed by Jean5.0★Sep 2024
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"The cottage is fantastic."
A great location giving easy access to Kirby Stephen and local walks.
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2024
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"Can't fault this property."
Everything you need is provided to a very high standard. Location is extremely convenient, 2 minutes walk to town centre pubs, cafes, restaurants and plenty of good walking in the area accessible on foot, by car, bus and train.
Reviewed by Hilda5.0★Aug 2024
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"Good holiday accommodation in a quiet street/lane."
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2024
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"We have never stayed in a cottage before so didn't quite know what to expect but ..."
We have never stayed in a cottage before so didn't quite know what to expect but this cottage was 5 star everything you needed was supplied a lovely welcome gift bathroom big and spacious shower and bath bed was so comfy open plan living room kitchen also there was an iron and ironing board and hairdryer provided which was great we are looking forward to hopefully returning in 2025
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2024
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"We had a great 4 days stay in macaw Cottage."
The cottage is decorated and furnished to high standard, also spotlessly clean. We met Katie the owner of the cottage and she was very friendly and asked if there was anything we needed and, I know if we had needed anything she would have beeen more than willing to help us. The bed was really comfy and the area where the cottage is situated is very close to all shops and eating places whilst at the same time was quiet and we had a lovely restful stay. I can definitely recommend this cottage and we would certainly book it again.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2024
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"The cottage was lovely - modern, clean and comfortable."
The location was excellent.
Reviewed by Cat4.7★Jun 2024
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"Had a lovely stay at Macaw cottages, the property was very well maintained and spotlessly clean throughout with all the facilities you would need."
Being close to several pubs, eateries and shops but in a quiet street was a bonus.
The location was also ideal for access to the Yorkshire dales, the lakes and Durham. All of this plus gorgeous weather made for a really great holiday.
Reviewed by Mel5.0★May 2024
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"Lovely clean warm beautiful cottage-everything you need."
We will be back and will highly recommend it to family and friends. We really enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed by Carole5.0★Oct 2023
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"A little research before arriving proved to be invaluable - we knew where to park, which breakfasts to try (The Mulberry Bush came out on top), which walks to do."
The cottage did what we wanted and needed (hot showers and a comfy bed). Would recommend the Fat Lamb for food but not for their 'nature reserve'. The Engine Shed is also recommended as is the La'l Nook. Plenty of wildlife to look out for including a variety of birds of prey, kingfishers, voles and red squirrels. The circular walks from Kirkby Stephen to Pendragon Castle, Newbiggin On Lune to Smardale, and Sedburgh to Brigflats were all very enjoyable. Thanks to Katie for her help when our arrival was delayed due to Storm Babet - our only disappointment was not seeing a real life Macaw flying about.
Reviewed by Mark4.7★Oct 2023
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"A cosy cottage in the middle of Kirkby Stephen a quiet little lane through to ..."
A cosy cottage in the middle of Kirkby Stephen a quiet little lane through to the town with all the amenities close to hand, spotlessly clean, massive comfortable bed and large bathroom and shower downstairs then the main sitting and kitchen area upstairs with lots of light coming in through the velux windows and door with Juliet balcolny, a dishwasher in the kitchen but for two people was never used personally I would have installed a washing machine or washer dryer your muddy wet walking clothes, would definitely return again though
Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Oct 2023
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"What a top of the range placenta to stay clean neat and tidy with access to all amenities on offer."
Our stay was superb and if we were to visit the area we would stay at macaw
Reviewed by Stewar T4.7★Sep 2023
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"Lovely little place in the middle of town."
The upside down set up works really well and the Juliet balcony a nice touch on sunny day. Kitchen and Bathroom well appointed and comfy bed. Recommended
Reviewed by Andrew1.3★Sep 2023
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"Very impressed overall, the owners have made a brilliant job of the conversion."
Very comfortable cottage.
A little DVD player and a radio might be useful whilst holidaying here.
Shall certainly recommend.
Reviewed by Gerry5.0★Aug 2023
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"Wow. Spotlessly clean and well thought out design."
Everything you could want was there.
Reviewed by Cathryn5.0★Aug 2023
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"Macaw cottage is finished to very high end spec, very comfortable (especially beds!"
), super clean and in a prime location to explore Lakes and Yorkshire. Despite being near a main road it is very quiet. I would definitely come back! Only comment as a coffee lover (as it is a cottage for 2): a larger cafetière would be fabulous!
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2023
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"We very much enjoyed our stay at Macaw Cottage last week and have only praise for the property, facilities and location."
It would, however, have been helpful if you had listed more places of interest in the area to visit as we exhausted those that you gave after two or three days, e.g. The Bowes Museum, The Bird of Pray Center, Appleby on market day, etc, etc.
Reviewed by Brian4.7★Jun 2023
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"We were super impressed, location, furnishings, comfort, everything worked."
Can’t think of a single negative comment to make. We would definitely stay here again. Keep up the good work. Gold stars all round. Ken & David
Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★May 2023
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"Hopefully back next year."
Cant fault our stay and as we keep coming back I think that says it all.
Reviewed by Hazel5.0★May 2023
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"Absolute amazing property."
Stayed for 2 nights for a wedding down the road and couldn’t fault the accommodation at all. Clean to high standard and nice little touches. If I was visiting Kirby Stephen again, I would hesitate to book again at Mascaw. Thanks for your hospitality
Reviewed by Jack5.0★Apr 2023
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"A beautiful, spotlessly clean cottage, warm and welcoming, equipped with everything we needed."
It is ideally located to access all the local amenities as well as situated to easily explore the nearby walks and countryside.
I would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Mar 2023
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"A lovely stay at No 4 Macaw Cottage."
Loved the upside down living of going downstairs to bed. Smart kitchen with plenty of work tops, homely lounge area, spacious shower and luxurious bath. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Tracy4.1★Mar 2023
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"A lovely cosy cottage in the middle of Kirkby Stephen."
Nice to have living area upstairs.
It was very clean and comfortable, especially spacious for a couple.
Parking whilst not next to cottage was readily available on nearby street.
Plenty contact from owner who was readily available to answer any queries.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2023
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"This is a lovely cottage."
Exactly what you want when you go away. In a quiet street, but close to all the town’s amenities. It was a perfect base for a weekend of walks. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we could need for our stay. Would definitely revisit.
Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Nov 2022
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"Absolutely loved our week away in the beautiful cottage!"
Location is perfect for local shops/pubs, locals are lovely and very welcoming , highly recommend
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2022
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"A fantastic property in the centre of Kirkby Stephen, close to all the shops , pubs and eating places."
It is wonderfully located for all the great walks within the area . Very large comfortable bed and good shower , with excellent WIFI. Will definately return , if in this area again.
Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2022
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"Nice modern property, very clean and good location."
A few small things would be improvement: a lot more hangers needed, 5 for 2 people is not enough, also chest of drawers and bin in the bedroom. Most places have a washing machine these days so you can refresh towels, it's a shame there is only a dishwasher which didn't get used.
Reviewed by Kathleen3.8★Aug 2022
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"A lovely cottage with a great location to visit many places."
Very clean cottage and a great welcome hamper. I would have appreciated a few more coat hangers. Parking nearby was not a problem.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Jul 2022
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"Excellent property,clean and comfortable."
Nice welcome hamper. Roadside Parking but never had a problem finding a space. Will look at booking the property again. My only request would be a few more hangers in the wardrobe!
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2022
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"Very nice well appointed property, we very much enjoyed our stay and may book again in future."
Kirkby Stephen was a good location for exploring the Eden Valley and its charming villages.
Reviewed by J5.0★May 2022
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"Just returned from a week holiday at this cottage and it was perfect."
This cottage has everything you would need as well as all local amenities yards away literally. Hamper and fresh milk in the fridge was a lovely touch.
This area is also central to many walks including The 9 Standards.
Even the lakes are approx 1 hr drive.
Would definitely book this cottage again when next in the area.
Many thanks
Hazel & Neil Ross
Reviewed by Hazel5.0★May 2022
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"Modern, clean and, unusually, exactly as pictures portrayed."
Excellent bathroom. Great WiFi. Great heating which I imagine would make comfortable for a winter stay. Very quiet but in heart of town.
Reviewed by Rob5.0★Apr 2022
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"Superb property clean and modern with everything we needed for a short break."
Great location for touring and walking. Plenty of pubs and places to eat right in the doorstep.
Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2022
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"We had excellent holiday great location everything was just right
Will come back again soon"
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Apr 2022
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"Excellent cottage."
Good location for all town facilities. Lovely area, with lots of interesting walks and places to visit.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2022
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"A beautiful property, immaculately clean and tastefully decorated."
Top class facilities and appliances throughout. Absolutely perfect, no negative feedback whatsoever.
Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Mar 2022
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"What an amazing place!"
Felt like home.
The cottage is beautiful, very well presented and cleaner than clean.
The area is also just as beautiful,friendly and welcoming.
We had the best time. We will defenetely be back!
Reviewed by Daniele5.0★Jan 2022
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"We have come back from a weeks stay at this beautiful cottage."
The facilities were great and very spacious. Fantastic location, nice and quiet and everything we needed was there.
Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Jan 2022
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"Lovely cottage, very comfortable warm and clean, loved the super king bed and full bathroom."
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2021
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"Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean, welcome hamper was nice."
Fabulous bed and nice and quiet. Bathroom was amazing, only one downside was the cottage is in a walk through alley, and its very very dark in the alleyway, but our stay was lovely and very enjoyable. Thank you
Reviewed by Denise4.7★Nov 2021
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"We had a very comfortable stay."
The cottage was spacious, bright and modern and had everything we needed. The welcome hamper was very thoughtful and well received. It was an excellent base to explore the Lake District, North Yorkshire and County Durham. We would definitely stay again
Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Oct 2021
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"We had a lovely stay at Macaw cottage."
The facilities were fantastic perfect for a peaceful weekend.
Reviewed by Shannon5.0★Oct 2021
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"Cottage was spotless."
stunning layout.
Excellent location.
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2021
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"The cottage exceeded our expectations and was perfectly sized for us."
Brilliant kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and lounge, nothing more needed...
Great communication from the owner and a lovely welcome pack as well. Parking was on street but never a problem and never more than 100 yards from the cottage.
It was in a great location for us to explore the Lakes, Dales and Hadrians wall, although these all required a bit of a drive but on lovely roads!! The village itself had way more amenities than we thought with some great walks as well. The L'al Nook pub, about 50 yards away, was our favourite. Great welcome, great beer and wine and nicely quirky.
We'd definitely recommend and would definitely go back
Reviewed by Andy5.0★Sep 2021
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"This beautiful cottage far exceeded our expectations, it was immaculately clean, spacious and very well designed."
We have spent many years visiting Cumbria, holidaying and meeting up with friends, and this cottage was certainly the very best we have stayed in. It is close to local amenities and all popular walking areas we highly recommend a stay at Macaw cottages.
Reviewed by Ursula5.0★Sep 2021
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"Lovely cottage in Kirkby Stephen, done to a very high standard and central for days out in and around the lake district."
IN the centre of the town, but in a quiet position, so no noise form the street. The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. The welcome muffins and gift basket was a nice touch.
Wi.fi was patchy at times, but given the position of the cottage, this was understandable
The only thing I would suggest that could have been provided was perhaps kitchen roll and a pan scourer, aside from that, everything was there
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2021
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"Beautiful cottage ,nice welcome hamper and the owner was very helpful but not ..."
Beautiful cottage ,nice welcome hamper and the owner was very helpful but not intrusive ,it was a fantastic base to explore the gorgeous countryside and would definitely make a return visit
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2021
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"Everything was as expected Had fabulous week & will hopefully be able to return to the cottage"
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2021
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"We had lovely stay in Macaw Cottages."
The cottage was of a high standard & we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.
Great location with great walks nearby.
Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Emma3.8★Jun 2021
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"Superb accomodation, modern and well furnished."
Perfectly situated in the town, just off the main street yet nice and quiet. An ideal base for great walks in Swaledale and Haweswater
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2021
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"No WiFi but this getting done shortly."
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2021
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"High end comfort in a beautiful small village"
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2021
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"The cottage is beautifully furnished and decorated to a very high standard and is located in the heart of the village close to all amenities."
We had an excellent holiday enjoying day walks in the superb spring countryside. The only disappointment was the lack of broadband and my mobile wi-fi only worked near the window.
Reviewed by Andrew4.4★Apr 2021
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"We enjoyed our week in this immaculate cottage which was very comfortable and extremely quiet given that it was just off the Main Street."
It was in a great location and we took advantage of the local services as we walked from the cottage most days along the beautiful Eden Valley. Parking was close and not a problem. The owner left a very nice Welcome Pack and I would have no hesitation in recommending this lovely property.
JH
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Apr 2021
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"Being the first ever guests at the cottage was a great honour."
Lovely clean well presented, comfortable and very welcoming property. Wonderful hamper on arrival including some homemade cupcakes. The cottage although no parking was not a problem, always room to park on a near by road. Great location being just off of the high street, with plenty of places for us to buy takeaways, with there being Covid restrictions on eating only outside,highly recommend the Indian restaurant . Wonderful walks from your door step, close to lovely villages in Cumbia and The Dales. Highly recommend, we would love to visit again some day. Thank you .
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Apr 2021
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