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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: No
Features
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
64 Customer Reviews
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"A nice stay in a lovely well maintained cottage, the welcome pack was a nice touch."
Good size fridge and freezer. The cottage is situated conveniently to explore the area. Ann and Paddy
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"Great little cottage in a perfect location."
A very helpful host, and the town is so friendly, as well as being beautiful. There is a little micro pub on the end of the row, La L'nook, where the cottage is, though you wouldn't know it as outside it's so quiet, and the couple that run it, Dave and Wendy are so welcoming, as is the whole town, we'll definitely be back.
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"Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean and a perfect base for exploring the Lakes and surrounding area."
Perfect
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"This was the second time we stayed at Macaw Cottages, albeit Nr 4a, last time it was Nr 4."
The property is a delight - spotlessly clean, everything finished to high standards, a lovely and generous welcome basket and good and clear communication throughout. The cottages are just perfectly located to explore the Lakes or Yorkshire either straight from cottage on foot or via short car journeys or public transport. Nice pubs and shops very close by, nevertheless the cottage is very quiet at night. The super king size mattress is super comfy! Will very happily come back again and again!
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"Cottage was very comfortable and spotlessly clean."
The photos do not do it justice!! The location was excellent. Only suggestion would be more cutlery and crockery. This would mean the dishwasher could be run less often. I would recommend this cottage.
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"Absolutely gorgeous place in an amazing location definitely would recommend to anyone xx"
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"Lovely and comfortable place to stay, close to amenities."
We were able to park car close by and never used again for the week. Plenty of places to walk from the doorstep and train station within walking distance.
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"This was a lovely property with everything for a restful holiday."
ideally positioned in the town, for shopping, entertainment, local walks or to travel further afield. We found the shower tray very smooth and my wife would of like the use of a shower mat. Thank you for the use of your property and will be coming back.
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"One of the best places we have stayed, we walked into the property and it smelt amazing, immaculately clean, loved the lay out, small but very spacious at the same time, very quite peaceful area, extremely comfortable perfect for two."
Great parking, on a quiet street near by. Katy is a great hostess. There are so many places to eat out in Kirby Stephen it is hard to pick where to go. We would highly recommend Century Chinese, we ate in. (they have take away to) Would highly recommend Macaw cottage 4a and looking forward to returning in the future.
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"Great central location in Kirkby Stephen and excellent quality cottage."
Can happily recommend for a week's stay. Loved the upside down layout. Can recommend Berry, Grape and Grain as a place to eat (brunch on our last morning) and Brysons the Bakers who do great pies, and rolls to take on a day out walking
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"A perfect little upside-down house for two."
Tucked in a tiny alley off the high street so walking distance to plenty of real-ale bars, cafes and take-away. Plenty of street parking nearby. Lovely quality bedding and equipment. Could possibly do with a bit more cutlery and crockery if you're preparing your own meals. Lots of great walking either from the door or within 30 minutes drive. We would definitely recommend
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"We had a wonderful time at 4a Macaw cottages."
A beautifully renovated cottage near to the Market town facilities of Kirkby Stephen. Just a very short walk to shops and cafés.
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"An enchanting retreat - very well presented and very comfortable."
Originally planned Kirkby Stephen as a base for daytrips further afield. Instead, ended up spending more time at the cottage and within Kirkby Stephen. The accommodation, cafes, bistros, pubs and bakeries were fantastic along with some great riverside walks. Well rested and thoroughly rejuvenated. Thank you!
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"This has been a wonderful stay at an absolutely outstanding property."
It is comfortable, with a bed you can ignore each other in. Comfortable seating, which is never big enough for us as we are total couch spreaders, but still the large footstool helps. The bathroom is great, I am disabled so the choice of giant barh or large shower was great. Total control heating which wasn't needed as the place is extremely warm. I don't cook, wash, iron on holiday but apart from.no washing machine it is all there for you. Apart from softer lights at the bed, we could not have been more at home. There is a local Fish and chip place, Pizza and pub choices who seem to favor pies. The choice is very good depending on your eating preferences, which wasn't ours, but we ate at anyway as everything is a short walking distance. We would return to this lovely place again. I am quite challenged and managed the stairs and everything was very easy for me. Well done to the owners.
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"Excellent place with everything you need."
50 yards from a real ale micro pub. 150 yards from a friendly Bistro/Bar. Local Chinese, Indian, Pizza, coffee shop and chip shops. Great base for touring the local countryside.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Macaw cottage it was very clean beautifully presented and very comfortable."
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"Spent at very comfortable week at Macaw Cottages over Christmas."
Very well equipped and super clean. Loved the big corner bath!
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"Our second stay at this lovely, spacious cottage, which has everything needed for a relaxing break."
It's very clean and comfortable, well equipped and ideally situated in a quiet lane, close to the town's amenities. The owner is very helpful and the cottage is a perfect place to stay.
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"Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean."
Only suggestion perhaps more than one bah towel each for a three day stay.
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"This was our second stay at Macaw No."
4A and we will certainly return. The cottage is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and provides everything you might need for a comfortable stay. Its situation is perfect, a quiet street just a few steps from the centre of Kirkby Stephen and convenient parking too. I highly recommend this delightful cottage.
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"A lovely little property."
Very clean and comfortable. We even got see the macaws one evening!
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"Fabulous cottage."
Everything was spotless and the cottage was exactly as shown on photos. Very spacious yet homely at the same time. Lovely area to explore for walks and nature. Thank you for a fabulous second stay!
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"Lovely cottage - clean, modern, comfortable- ideal for our stay"
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"Superb cottage in a great area, very homely and comfortable."
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"Absolutely lovely and very comfortable Cottage with everything we needed."
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"Perfect holiday cottage in every way."
Very well equipped, super clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
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"It was a great property, we couldn’t have asked for better."
The location was great, the property was clean, cosy and warm. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely look to to be booking back there again in the future.
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"Lovely, clean, homely cottage."
Everything was in good working order. Close to the town. Great base to explore the area from.
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"Maybe provide more washing tablets and other amenities such as salt, pepper and oil."
Apart from that I can’t think of any other improvements.
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"Always top class accommodation lovely area to stay highly recommended."
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"We really enjoyed our Christmas break in this lovely cottage."
It's an excellent location and we look forward to returning.
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"A beautiful, clean, tidy holiday cottage."
Perfect location for shops, cafes, bakers and lovely walks.
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"Great property in a super location"
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"We made a last minute booking to Macaw cottage for a few days getaway."
The accommodations were perfect. Spotless and everything we needed for our stay. It is very central to the village and all amenities. There are a great selection of pubs and eateries as well as shops. There is plenty to do from the doorstep but also the cottage has great access to local attractions. We would definitely return.
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"We had a lovely short break, facilities are top notch and the location is perfect, close to pubs, shops, cafes, and lovely walks but quiet enough to be restful."
Would definitely return to this cottage, just lovely, thanks.
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"Amazing little place in a lovely little town."
The place had everything you needed.!
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"This was our second stay and it was a real pleasure to return."
The accommodation is of the highest standard. A lovely place to stay.
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"Met the owner Katie when we were leaving mentioned a couple of things ie WFI & ..."
Met the owner Katie when we were leaving mentioned a couple of things ie WFI & cleaning items She thanked us for the comments Note these were more nit picking comments but would make the property a 10/10 instead of a 9-5/10 The property was lovely ideal location with parking out of the back Nice touch re the welcoming hamper
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"A real gem of a cottage beautifully decorated and quality fixtures and fittings."
Plenty of free parking in the road at end of path. Lots of walks right from your front door. Will definitely come back again
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"Gorgeous cottage in a quiet little village plenty of local shops."
Lovely hamper and fresh milk on arrival. We visited Lake Windermere and Keswick on our stay both roughly an hour's drive. Will definitely book again.
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"Our second visit to these absolutely beautiful cottages, they are fully equipped with everything you need to enjoy your holiday, we can highly recommend either of the cottages for a lovely holiday."
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"A lovely cottage, well thought out and extremely comfortable."
We loved the airy feel of the upstairs living area. Excellent location within the town - right in the centre, but just off the main street. We will return here
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"A perfect very comfortable cottage for a relaxing break."
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will certainly be returning. It was ideal for us. We really liked Kirkby Stephen and it was great for getting to the Lakes and the Dales.
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"What a fantastic place to stay."
Everything was spot on and as decribed. Really was a home from home - lovely comfy bed, huge bathroom with bath and shower, great cooking facilities and big sofa to relax on in evenings. The welcome basket of goodies added an extra touch. Set in a quiet street with plenty of parking close by - you couldn't wish for more. Lovely village with plenty of eating places and local walks as well as a great base for touring the Lakes and Dales. Top marks - will definately be back.
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"Beautiful cottage in the centre of Kirkby Stephen."
Spotlessly clean and had everything you would want. Lovely welcome pack of milk tea bags coffee and biscuits. Will recommend to friends and family.
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"A beautiful property in a fantastic location."
Would definitely stay here again and recommend to others.
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"Absolutely brilliant cottage, well equipped and spotlessly clean."
Thank you for our welcome treats. Just what we needed for a peaceful and relaxing break. Loved Kirkby Stephen which is a good base for visiting the Lakes and other local villages etc. Plenty of walks from the cottage if you don’t want to drive anywhere. Sunday lunch at The Black Bull at Nateby is a must!! The local pubs and cafes in Kirkby Stephen are good too if you just wanted a walk into the village. Will be sure to recommend and hopefully we will be able to visit again soon.
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"Lovely little cottage in a central part of Kirkby Stephen."
Near shops pubs and restaurants. We were going to a wedding at Eden barn which was a short taxi ride away and an ideal location for us to stay.
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage, right in the centre of Kirkby Stephen."
The cottage was spotless and Katie sent us a message to say we could gain access early which was very kind. Found 2 homemade cakes and biscuits waiting for us - very thoughtful. We had a lovely time, and would definitely book again!!
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"Perfect little cottage in a lovely area."
Katie was so helpful too. Would highly recommend and would love to come back!
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"Lovely property in a beautiful location."
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"The property was of a very high standard."
The cottage was near to all the local shops and restaurants,but was in a really quiet area.
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"Super little cottage in the centre of the village."
Handy for all the shops and restaurants.We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to any couples who love the countryside.
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"Beautiful cottage, well equipped and decorated to a high spec."
Would highly recommend this cottage, great location to visit The Lake District and Yorkshire dales.
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"Lovely cottages in a great location for a holiday to the lakes!"
Katie, the host was lovely it was so nice to have a welcome basket in arrival with some freshly made cupcakes! Would absolutely recommend to friends
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"Excellent cottage, everything very clean, good location for touring Lakes and Dales."
Would certainly recommend.
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"What a wonderful stay , the accommodation was very modern and classy."
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"Macaw Cottages had everything we could have needed for our trip away."
It was clean and nicely decorated, very spacious, light and airy. Great amenities and in the perfect location within Kirkby Stephen to be able to walk to local pubs, cafes and shops. Only around half an hour drive to get into the Lake District and the property had a very useful information book for places to see, which we found really helpful to plan trips out. We would definitely return and recommend to friends and family! Thank you for a lovely stay x
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"We found the cottage very comfortable and beautifully decorated."
Cottage situated in a quiet area, with excellent amenities close by. We will be booking again.
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"We loved the cottage so clean and fresh."
Every single thing we needed and done out so lovely also. Just round the corner to the lovely village . The cottage was very quiet and peaceful also.
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"We found the cottage in a ideal location with regards to the small town ie: shops,coop supermarket ,pubs,places to eat,and a good base for a few walks from Kirby itself."
The cottage has all the facilities required as being of a new re furbished cottage.There are afew issues with regards to the Wi Fi which are being addressed,but did not spoil our weeks stay at all.The parking is just a few yards across the road,which was never a problem to park,So for anybody wanting a few bnights stay in a delightful ,peaceful cottage in lovely surrounding country side ,then i would certainly recommend Macaw cottages.
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"The cottage was very comfortable and welcome hamper was a lovely touch."
The bed was great. All newly done and decorated well. Easy parking on a quiet road very close to cottage. The village is literally 20 seconds walk away and lovely shops but cottage was equally very quiet..we slept very well. Would recommend to stay there . Good value for money and only 30 minutes from lake district.
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"This is a little gem of a find."
The cottage is very well appointed, clean and spacious. The bed very comfortable. The large bath was great after a days walking in the lakes. There is everything you could need to cook in the kitchen, although we made good use of a couple of the local eateries whilst we were there. The location of this property is ideal for access to the Yorkshire dales and the Lake District. We would stay here again.
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"Excellent cottage, very clean and comfortable."
Nicely furnished with quality items. Location is great for the local walks offered and also its proximity to the Lakes and the Dales
Summary
- Reverse-level-accommodation
- One ground-floor super king-size Bedroom
- Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
- First-floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with Juliette balcony
- Electric central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
- Smart TV
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Wi-Fi
- Roadside parking available
- Enclosed patio with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles
- Next to Macaw Cottages No 4 (1059546) which also sleeps 2 so can be booked together for a party of 4
The property
This traditional, stone-built cottage lies in the heart of the ever-popular town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria.
Set in a reverse level layout, this delightful cottage is an ideal retreat for couples looking to explore both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Step inside and head to the first floor, which is entirely comprised of an open-plan living space.
The kitchen comes well-equipped with all the necessities of a self-catered cottage, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and a dishwasher, so you won’t have to lift a finger when it comes to washing up!
Prepare your finest dishes and take a seat at the dining table, with a toast to a romantic Cumbrian getaway.
Spend your evenings snuggled into the sofa in front of the Smart TV, taking advantage of all the on-demand entertainment.
As you tire, head downstairs to the bedroom, where you can wrap yourself under the covers of a super king-size bed and dream about the adventures yet to come.
A refreshing bathroom completes the interior of Macaw Cottages, No.
4A, start off the morning with a brisk shower before returning here in the evening for a soothing bath.
The enclosed patio offers a lovely spot to enjoy your morning cup of tea whilst planning for the day ahead.
With plenty of outdoor opportunity from the doorstep, Macaw Cottages, No.
4 is an excellent couples retreat.
Macaw Cottages
These inviting, stone-built cottages rest in the heart of the ever-popular town of Kirkby Stephen in Cumbria. Together providing welcoming accommodation for four people, they are a perfect choice for couples looking to explore both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Set in a reverse level layout, the upstairs of these cottages are entirely comprised of an open-plan living area, hosting all the amenities needed for a week-long stay; find each kitchen equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, while the sitting area features a Smart TV and plush seating. The ground-floor plays host to the bedrooms and bathrooms, offering a superb level of quality. Outside guests have the benefit of an enclosed patio area where they can sit out with a favourite drink and watch the town pass by. The town itself boasts a vibrant selection of amenities to enjoy, popping in and out of independent stores in search for a bargain before enjoy a sweet treat at a local café, as well as an abundance of footpaths catering for all levels of walkers, whether it be a gentle meander along the River Eden or in a Nature Reserve to climbing over the Nine Standards on the Coast-to-Coast footpath or using your navigation skills on open access fells. The town has also won a number of prizes for its blooms and was voted Calor Northern Village of the Year, making this an idyllic backdrop for any self-catering stay. Prepare to be amazed as you spot colourful Macaw’s flying around the area, having bred at the nearby Eden Place, a real paradise for avid bird watchers. Other local attractions include the John Walker Monument and the Stainmore Railway company, where you can delight in scenic train rides through the countryside, or the enchanting remains of Lammerside Castle and the cascading waters of Currack and East Gill Force. Less than two miles away is the local station to the Settle-Carlisle railway, making Macaw Cottages the ultimate bases to explore the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park and the Lake District National Park.
Where you’ll be staying
KIRKBY STEPHEN
Appleby-in-Westmorland 12 miles; Sedbergh 13 miles; Barnard Castle 21 miles; Penrith 22 miles; Reeth 22 miles; Kendal 23 miles; Middleton-in-Teesdale 27 miles; Ullswater Lake 35 miles.
The old market town of Kirkby Stephen lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley, between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. A delightful rural town with a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area where “Frank’s Bridge” crosses the River Eden, while just a mile from the town, the old railway station connects to the magnificent Settle-Carlisle Railway line, a must-do travel experience for everyone. Enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby, particularly the route of the old Darlington to Tebay train line over two magnificent viaducts, and visit the gothic gorge where the River Eden flows through wooded Stenkrith park. Explore the wonderful Howgill Fells or visit the majestic Pendragon Castle and Brough Castle. A superb location with the whole of the mystical Lake District National Park, the stunning Yorkshire Dales and the North Pennines AONB at your fingertips.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas