Old Cottage

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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

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* Based on a combined average customer score (of 6 customer ratings)

25 Customer Review(s)

“Lovely, quiet village, great owner, ...”

Lovely, quiet village, great owner, beautiful walks all around.

Lovely, quiet village, great owner, beautiful walks all around.

- Mrs Rozentals, June 2018

“We had a lovely warm welcome from ...”

We had a lovely warm welcome from the owners next door who were helpful in storing our bicycles for us in their garage. The house was very clean and the bedrooms neat and reasonably spacious for a small Cottage. The only drawback was the lack of a large enough space for the table for us 4 adults to all enjoy an evening meal together. The village is very lovely and quiet and full of birdsong at that time of year. Local cycling and walking is excellent, the scenery lovely , and we would definitely go back again.

- Mrs Alageswaran, May 2018
“A lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet.”

A lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet. Friendly & helpful owners live in the attached cottage

- Mr Patrick, May 2018
“The cottage was very comfortable ...”

The cottage was very comfortable and very good value, we would certainly use this accommodation again if I was staying in the area. The cottage was adjacent to open country with great walks. Good pub close by and the village of Kirkby Stephen was a pleasant walk away.

- Mr Sergeant, April 2018
“Very Costa cottage”

Very Costa cottage

- Mr Hoever, March 2018
“Lovely cottage in very picturesque ...”

Lovely cottage in very picturesque village. Lovely walks on your doorstep! Owners very friendly and approachable. Area very dog friendly.

- Mrs Brown, March 2018
“A little disappointed with Old ...”

A little disappointed with Old Cottage, it took untill the Sunday evening to get the heating sorted, not good when there is still snow on the ground outside, owners had control of heating, no thermostat in the cottage so had to keep resetting the radiators, only one tea towel, no oven dishes/trays these did arrive when asked, but should have been there from the start, NO oven gloves, which did not arrive, cottage comfortable, but could have been better. Location fine.

- Mr Forshaw, March 2018
“We loved the cottage and friendly ...”

We loved the cottage and friendly people, absolute pleasure!

- Mr Harris, September 2017
“The cottage was an upside down ...”

The cottage was an upside down cottage ie bedroom bathroom downstairs and lounge and Kitchen with another bedroom upstairs, we kept going the wrong way very quirky but fun. Good position close to the Nateby Inn, who did some excellent meals, Kirby Stephen was only 5 minutes in the car, with numerous shops to refill your cupboard and that extra bottle of wine. The owners of the cottage Jenny & John were very friendly and living just next door if we needed anything, which we did not, as the cottage had everything we needed nice and warm, great shower and comfy beds, the WiFi worked really well. the area was nice and peaceful, small sitting out area at the front, and room for 1 car at the side of the cottage. we would certainly go back again. Thank you.

- Mr Southwell, September 2017
“If people wish to enjoy a quiet ...”

If people wish to enjoy a quiet break in a well presented cottage, with great owners, in a quiet village, with very friendly locals and a hotel nearby which serves great food at a reasonable price, this is the place to go. I have no complaints, and I almost forgot the whole area is very dog friendly, with numerous walks. Also there are many small towns to visit within easy driving distance although some of the country roads are rather challenging, but enjoyable, with great scenery.

- Mr Brown, August 2017
“The owners are very friendly people ...”

The owners are very friendly people and can offer you ideas and information on the area,everything was ready early so was able to go straight in on arrival,a very good location for lakes and dales with great walks from the door,we took our small dog with us and he was welcomed everywhere, the local pub 2 min walk away is excellent for meals and dog friendly. We had a great holiday and would return again

- Mr Turner, July 2017
“This is a wonderful well kept ...”

This is a wonderful well kept cottage. Perfect location for visiting the Dales and the Lakes.

- Mrs Marsden, June 2017
“I'm definitely going back and have ...”

I'm definitely going back and have already recommended both the cottage and the area in general to my family. We may make it a big family trip next time. The owner lives next door and was super friendly and accommodating. The cottage is stuffed with old world charm but up-to-date technology and cleanliness. It's right on the edge of a tiny village, just before the cattle grid and hills. So peaceful.

- Dr Magill, May 2017
“Lovely cottage in stunning ...”

Lovely cottage in stunning location. Very clean tidy and comfortable. Local facitlities good. Lovely friendly people. We will definitely return. A*****.

- Mr King, April 2017
“A lovely old cottage located in a ...”

A lovely old cottage located in a small, quiet village, but only a mile from the nearest town. Owners were very friendly and welcoming and the locals were also very friendly. Superb pub just a couple of minutes walk away. Lovely scenery all round and some superb walks.

- Mr Smith, October 2016
“obviously no adverse comment to ...”

obviously no adverse comment to make. the cottage is situated in a lovely village. the owners together with the locals were very friendly and accommodating. the cottage itself was excellent.

- Mr Brown, September 2016
“We have been to the Old Cottage in ...”

We have been to the Old Cottage in Nateby for the last three years. The cottage has everything you need for a self accommodation holiday. It is spotlessly clean and the owners are very nice people and very helpful. Our grandaughter loves it as much as we do.

- Mr O'Connor, August 2016
“Cosy, clean, well equipped.”

The cottage is away from the more touristy spots so a peaceful stay is guaranteed. Everything is within an easy drive - we stayed with our two kids aged 4 and 16 months and had no trouble at all day tripping to the safari park, World of Beatrix Potter etc. Nateby and the surrounding villages are beautiful. There is nowhere to do a biggish shop in Nateby but you only have to drive for about 7 minutes to reach the nearest Co-op. The cottage is very well equipped. The kitchen is especially well stocked with dishes, pots and pans etc so if you wished to cook every night it wouldn't be a problem. The owners are very helpful. The accommodation is over two levels so we needed a baby gate. We had no sooner asked than one was produced. We would certainly return here. Beautiful part of the world and perfect little bolt hole. The only thing families with young and busy kids might want to note is that there is no enclosed outside space attached to the property. We were out every day so it didn't bother us.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2013

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“Not what it seems”

Don't be fooled by the " Oldy worldy " exterior , this is a modern spacious property , with plenty of room for 4 adults .It contains everything you will need for your enjoyable stay . The village of Nateby is small , but welcoming , especially the Nateby Inn , where excellent food and drink is served and the staff go out of their way to help , even including our Rottweiler . ( yes the whole area seems to be dog friendly .) There are plenty of walks locally or you can use the cottage as a base for further afield .Just 10mins walk is Kirby Stephen , where you can find everything you can't get in Nateby. All in all we had a great weeks stay , everything we expected and more . So in the immortal word of arnie "we'll be back !!! "

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013

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“Lovely base for the Lakes District and Valley of Eden”

This was a lovely cottage to stay in. We took Jenny's advice and headed up the Eden Valley when we went to York - just stunning. So this a great base for exploring. The location takes you off the beaten path, which is exactly what you need to do when in the UK, but it's still close enough to the motorway to get places easily. The beds were comfy and the home well equipped. No internet or washing machine - not a problem for a shorter stay :) Jenny and John were friendly and welcoming, but not intrusive :) And the local pub serves great meals :)

- A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer, December 2011

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“Very comfortable, goos location”

Had a great week, we love the area and discovered some new walks and places to visit, The accomodation was very homely and the owners who lived next door, gave us a lot of information about the area. Would reccomend this cottage to anyone.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011

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“Super location, comfortable property, friendly owners.”

I enjoyed my stay @ The Old Cottage. It's a great base for touring the surrounding area.The accommodation is very adequate, and kept in good order by the friendly owners Jenny and John. The nearby Black Bull Hotel is a delightful place to have a refreshment and enjoy a home cooked meal.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, May 2011

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“Relaxing home from home”

Clean, comfortable and did not cost the earth. Owners were welcoming but not intrusive. They even got my sister an appointment to see a doctor as she was not well when we arrived. Would stay there again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, February 2011

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“Extremely enjoyable stay”

I have stayed at this cottage 8 or 9 times which is testament in itself to the property and location. The owner has always been very helpful and friendly to the extent that we now consider ourselves to be good friends. Nateby enables easy access to both the Dales and the Lakes and has a rail service within easy travelling distance. The upgrade ot the lounge with new settees and television make the stay even more enjoyable.

- Excellent cottage, September 2010

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“relaxing ,quiet ,easy for touring lakes area.”

easy to lokate,ample amenities for comfortable pleasent stay.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, July 2010

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A delightful stone-built semi-detached cottage in the centre of the pretty rural village of Nateby, a mile from the market town of Kirkby Stephen.

This Cumbria cottage provides warm, cosy accommodation with an unusual upside down layout, with the sitting room, kitchen and one bedroom on the first floor, and the shower room and second bedroom on the ground floor.

In a lovely rural setting, the cottage is just a stone's throw from the centre of the village, with its quaint old houses and traditional local inn.

Nearby Kirkby Stephen offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and pubs, while the Settle-Carlisle Railway line, the Howgill Fells, and the majestic Pendragon Castle - of Arthurian Legend - are all close by.

A lovely Nateby cottage in a wonderful location, with both the Lake District and Dales National Parks within easy reach.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin & WC. First floor kitchen with dining area. First floor sitting room.

Amenities

Oil central heating with electric heater in sitting room
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, TV, DVD, CD player/cassette/radio, WiFi
Fuel & power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Travel cot & highchair available
One off road parking space, ample roadside parking to front of cottage
Small sitting out area in front of cottage
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Small shop 2 mins walk, pub 2 mins walk.

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About the location

NATEBY

Kirkby Stephen 1 mile.

The pretty, rural village of Nateby is the gateway to Swaledale and the Mallerstang Edge Moors located near the confluence of the River Eden, just over 1 mile from Kirkby Stephen. Something of a sleepy backwater, the village boasts a traditional old pub, a petrol station which serves as the village shop and a scattering of dwellings and farmsteads built from the local Brockram stone. The traditional market town of Kirkby Stephen, once home to bobbin mills today hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. Enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby, explore the magnificent Howgill Fells or visit the Settle to Carlisle railway line. A superb location with the whole of the mystical Lake District National Park and the stunning Yorkshire Dales at your fingertips.

Region Information

Lake District Holiday Cottages

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely, quiet village, great owner, ...”

“We had a lovely warm welcome from ...”

“A lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet.”

“The cottage was very comfortable ...”

“Very Costa cottage”

“Lovely cottage in very picturesque ...”

“A little disappointed with Old ...”

“We loved the cottage and friendly ...”

“The cottage was an upside down ...”

“If people wish to enjoy a quiet ...”

“The owners are very friendly people ...”

“This is a wonderful well kept ...”

“I'm definitely going back and have ...”

“Lovely cottage in stunning ...”

“A lovely old cottage located in a ...”

“obviously no adverse comment to ...”

“We have been to the Old Cottage in ...”

“Cosy, clean, well equipped.”

“Not what it seems”

“Lovely base for the Lakes District and Valley of Eden”

“Very comfortable, goos location”

“Super location, comfortable property, friendly owners.”

“Relaxing home from home”

“Extremely enjoyable stay”

“relaxing ,quiet ,easy for touring lakes area.”