Damson Barn

We enjoyed our holidays @Danson barn and would recommend it to anyone .

hot tub was fantastic as was the weather . Lots of lovely places to explore. Damson barn was beautiful had everything you needed .

The Barn was spotless.

Lovely Welcome from Katherine and Micheal.We have a lovely peaceful break.It was an ideal place to explore the area,being near the Lakes.Would be return a definite yesx

Beautiful barn in a great location for walking and other activities.

We really enjoyed our stay, lovely accommodation with very comfortable sofas and super king size bed. The hosts, Katherine & Michael were very kind, friendly and helpful, providing useful tips on things to do and see. We would definitely recommend and stay again.

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in!

Beautiful place in idyllic surroundings. Hot tub is a fantastic bonus at the end of the day. Would recommend to everyone!

Damson Barn is Beautiful in an idyllic setting .

A perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings Great walks from the door and lots of places to visit by car Katherine and Michael are great hosts and are on hand for any needs . We had the privilege of seeing a lamb being born on their farm . We would highly recommend a stay here and we will return in the future .

Excellent cottage a real home from home, the hot tub was just what you needed after a few long walks.

.. Perfect location with loads to do and see. The owners Katherine and Michael were so welcoming with the added bonus of meeting the first born triplet lambs of the year... Soooo cute. We will definitely be back ...

Wonderful barn everything you could wish for in lovely countryside.

All first class facilities beautifully appointed. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed seeing the sheep pony and dogs. Couldn't have been better.

Excellent property with caring hosts.

We had the best time at Damson Barn.

The spacious accommodation is comfortable and very clean. The friendly owners obviously take great pride in the property and really care about giving a fabulous experience. We hope to return to this cottage in the future and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Beautiful property, brilliant large bedrooms and gorgeous large landing.

..fully equipped kitchen and cosy lounge. A real home for home feel. We were given a warm welcome by the owners who couldn't have been more helpful with local advice on hand to make our stay comfortable. Just a shame we had a flying visit due to wedding and lived a 5hr drive away..would recommend this beautifully located property and easily return back if ever up in the north!!

Very nice holiday property the owners have worked hard to achieve this and are a very welcoming couple, we had a lovely relaxing stay many thanks to Katherine and Michael

Beautifully presented and clean.

In a beautiful remote spot. We couldn’t have picked a better time of the year with lambing happening during our visit. Our 3 year old loved it. The garden was fully secured so we could let our son out to play with no worries of him escaping. When the sun came out we could open up the French doors and let the air in. The fact the French doors were in the lounge and the kitchen was a bonus. We enjoyed the 35 minute walk down in to Kirkby Lonsdale. The walk up the hill back wasn’t as enjoyable but absolutely worth it. We would highly recommend Damson Barn and will hopefully visit again one day.

Superb property the owners so helpful and the views spectacular this is 5 stars at its very best

Excellent cottage, great location and owners very friendly and helpful.

Would stay again.

We had the most amazing family mini break at Damson Barn and couldn’t have been happier.

Keep up the great welcoming work and we’ll see you soon for sure. Everything was perfect from the lovely friendly hosts to the most relaxing peaceful setting all topped off by an immaculate and cosy barn. We’re already looking for our next dates to return.

We had a wonderful holiday at Damson Barn.

It was everything we could have wished. It was very clean and comfortable and had all the necessities to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. The owners of the farm were very friendly and accommodating. They were only a stone throw away if we needed them. The location of the Barn was fantastic. The lakes were only a short drive away and we were nestled at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dale's too. This has to be the best accommodation that we have stayed at with Sykes. It was the perfect break for us and we will definitely be returning.

Lovely property, fantastic location.

Katherine and Michael were the perfect hosts.

Wonderful Week, blessed with the Weather

The cottage was perfect.

Thoughtfully converted barn with layout and size. Well stocked with everything you need and some lovely touches(Roses in the window!) As clean as a house could be! Great family we loved meeting.

Perfect property and location.

Absolutely beautiful. Hosts were really lovely. Would highly recommend.

We've just returned from a wonderful week at Damson Barn with our two boys (11 and 13yo).

The cottage itself was beautiful, well kept, cosy and comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The hot tub was a huge bonus at the end of a day exploring. It couldn't be located any better, between the Dales and Lake District we were spoilt for choice for where to visit. Mike and Katherine were excellent hosts; friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable about the local area. They even gave us a tour of their working farm, which was great fun. Everyone in our family agreed it was one of our best holidays and can't wait to return again one day. Thank you!

Such a lovely property, extremely clean and comfortable.

A very gratefully received welcome pack on arrival. Our hosts were brilliant, made to feel we were friends rather than clients. Can 100% recommend if you are looking for a quiet getaway. Nearest pub is about 20 min walk, not bad in summer with long evenings, not sure we'd do it in the short days! Plenty to do in the area so great location. We hope to come back before too long.

Just returned after an amazing week at damson barn.

Cottage is perfect in every sense. Katherine and Michael are amazing hosts and the most friendly welcoming couple you could wish for. They involved our little one in them shearing the sheep and made her holiday very special indeed! We will be retuning again most definitely

A real home from home experience, with everything you would need.

A very clean property & the owners are very welcoming. The hot tub is a bonus, especially after a long day out. We would definitely recommend Damson Barn.

It has been an absolute pleasure to stay at Damson Barn.

We have had the best holiday - Katherine and Michael are excellent hosts and they really go the extra mile to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The Barn is a great place to stay for both the Lakes and the Dales and the scenery is stunning. Can’t praise this property, hosts and location highly enough

We had a fantastic stay at Damson barn.

It was our first trip away with our new baby who is 5 months old and it was the perfect place to go. Michael and Katherine are very welcoming and friendly and kindly showed us around the farm and the various animals they keep. The cottage is well equipped and was very clean when we arrived. Kirkby Lonsdale is a short drive away or a nice 45 mins walk. There are plenty of places to eat and drink there, and artisan shops. We also went to Ambleside one day which is about a 35 mins drive. There is a decent pub called the Highwayman about 10 mins drive away that does really good food. We also got a pizza takeaway from the Royal Hotel which was good. Would thoroughly recommend staying and I am sure we will be back..

A lovely conversion, very comfortable and very friendly and helpful owners.

Lovely property tasteful conversion Owners introduced themselves but didn’t interfere Would definitely rebook

Spotless and comfortable, well equipped and maintained holiday cottage with some thoughtful touches and of course, the hot tub .

Katherine and Michael were friendly and helpful. We would definitely book Damson Barn again if we return to the area in the future.

Damson barn exceeded all our expectations.

The cottage was spotlessly clean, modern, comfortable and well equipped. The hosts were perfect. Friendly, welcoming and charming. They were on hand to help with anything we needed, yet gave us privacy and space to enjoy your holiday and fully relax. A beautiful, scenic area, with so much to do for familes. We loved our holiday here

Very comfortable and spacious.

Beautiful rural position, yet within easy ( but narrow) access to main road. A Delightful cottage - highly recommend for getting away from it all.

We had a fantastic time and Damson Barn was beautiful which was further supported by our great hosts Michael and Katherine.

Probably one of the best houses and locations we’ve stayed in with great access to local walks.

What a beautiful place to stay.

The cottage is perfect we have stayed in lots of holiday cottages over the years but this is by far the best. Michael and Katherine excellent hosts and we hope to be able to return

Just returned from a Perfect week at Damson Barn.

From the most welcoming family to the comfort and views of this outstanding home. It is certainly a place that we will return too, and highly recommend, it has everything you need,it’s been great for getting around to lots of different attractions and returning here to relax and enjoy has been the icing on the cake

Stayed twice before.

Property is excellent being clean and well equipped. It is sited in a beautiful and peaceful area. I could not praise the hosts enough. They were extremely friendly and helpful and did all they could to make our stay enjoyable.

A wonderful stay in the beautiful Damson Barn.

Very comfortable and well equipped, and in a fantastic location. Thank you.

We have just returned from Damson Barn and we miss it already.

It really is a beautiful barn that lived beyond our expectation! The hot tub was a hit for our children! We felt settled within minutes. It is a cozy, clean, modern barn yet its original character still strikes through. Micheal and Katherine were so welcoming and really helpful. Their pictures of routes to the local areas were spot on and our kids loved looking for the next clue in the route!! We really did find a true gem and we can’t wait to return!!!

We had a really lovely stay and we were so impressed with the property.

It was a lovely location and the facilities within the house were great, especially the hot tub. I was particularly impressed with the Wifi speed, as I wasn't expecting it to be that good, given the location. Thank you so much for a lovely stay. We certainly plan to return in the future.

Beautiful, spacious cottage with everything we needed.

Central to the Lakes and the Dales.

Damson Barn is the perfect holiday cottage.

It's bright and airy and has everything you could want. It's ideally situated for local activities and amenities. The owners made us feel so welcome that we'll have to go back again soon. Faultless.

Just perfect, we felt welcome right from the start of our holiday.

Accommodation is first class, comfortable beds, great showers, everything one could need is there.

The property was absolutely everything we hoped for and more.

It was stylish and comfortable, clean and practical. The rooms were so spacious and there was nothing that was missing. We were especially surprised at how fast the internet speed was, considering it's such an isolated property. Not that we spent much time on our computers, of course, but it was really great to be able to sit back and watch shows on Netflix and such in the evenings without the internet constantly dropping out, which is a problem we've encountered at other holiday properties far less isolated. The location was wonderful, too. There were so many great restaurants and pubs within a short drive of the property (I highly recommend the Italian restaurant in Ingleton - that was a highlight of the week for us), and the property was only a short drive to the Lake District (just over half an hour to Windermere) and we even managed two days out at Blackpool (around an hour). I recommend booking restaurants well in advance if you can - we were there on half term and found that getting tables at some of the restaurants was a tad tricky, especially on Mondays/Tuesdays when half of the restaurants in the area were closed. I was slightly hesitant about staying on a working farm because they can get noisy, but we slept with the windows wide open and we weren't disturbed once. Our hosts were wonderful. Katherine was especially friendly, and we loved being shown around the farm and being able to feed the little lambs. If we're in the Lake District again I would definitely make another booking.

The property was perfect and the hosts were extremely friendly and helpful.

They created a perfect welcome for anyone staying at their property.

Fantastic cottage, well equipped, clean, comfortable.

Excellent hosts Michael and Katherine. Be sure to ask them to take you round the farm to see the animals and explain more about farming. Will definitely return.

Damson barn was everything we could ask for and more.

Katharine was very accommodating and even took the time to show us some new born lambs. The barn was absolutely spotless and the hot tub was amazing. I have already recommended to friends and will definitely be booking again. Thank you Katharine!

Thank you so much, we had such an amazing time at Damson Barn!

We stayed there for 7 nights and every night was fantastic. The barn is situated in a brilliant spot, nestled in the countryside. It was peaceful, picturesque and tranquil and we were far enough from Kirkby Lonsdale to be able to see all the stars at night and not be disturbed by any traffic noise. Our wonderful hosts provided us with information about local days out and activities which was a lovely little touch. Kirkby Lonsdale was about a five minute drive away and is a cute little town. There are lots of lovely walks that you can take in and around this town and even visit 'Ruskin's View' and the Devils Bridge. The town of Kendal is also close by, with Scotland being about a two hour drive away. So there are lots of things to do and places to visit in and around this gorgeous holiday cottage. The barn itself was immaculate. It had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The underfloor heating is to die for and the hot tub is regularly cleaned and maintained for our use. The beds were comfortable and we have actually gone and bought the same duvet cover set as the ones in the barn as it was the best week's sleep I have ever had. In regards to COVID-19, the barn was very well cleaned and our hosts went above and beyond to make sure that they were doing everything they could to help stop the spread of covid. We felt very comfortable there and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asked. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful holiday barn :)

This property is well worthy of its Newcomer of the Year Bronze Award.

It is presented beautifully, in a quiet, yet convenient location supported by excellent hosts. Such is its excellence that we booked for next year after just the 2nd day of our 1 week stay. We used it as a base for exploring the Western Dales but it is equally convenient for the Sothern Lakes. In forty years of holidaying we have always chosen luxury accommodation at a sensible price. This is probably the best of the best self-catering accommodation in which we have stayed, providing excellent value for money. Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful week at the cottage which is ideally situated on the farm with lovely views from the master bedroom.

The cottage itself was like a show house, clean tidy and spacious. Katherine and Michael who work the farm are lovely people who are great to chat too and always make sure everything is ok. You are no more than an hour away from the Lake district area with lovely villages to visit on your journey The whole area is a sight to behold with so much to do. Rain or shine I would recommend a visit and we shall be back. David,Val,Mark & Jeannette

The cottage was spotless and in the perfect location.

The owners were lovely and on hand for anything that you needed. Absolutely perfect

Are hosts were very helpful and extremely sociable.

Could not do enough to help. Accomodation was extremely well appointed.

Damson Barn exceeded our expectations.

It was extremely clean and has clearly been well looked after. All rooms were a lot more spacious than the photos suggest. Lots of room for coats and suitcases. Lovely location overlooking fields. The hot tub was an added bonus. I will be recommending it to my friends and hope to come back.

Location, facilities, comfort, hosts, all come close to perfection.

Me and my partner visited damson barn and it exceeded any expectation we had.

The barn was absolutely stunning and the hosts were so accommodating and welcoming. It was immaculate and so beautifully furnished. We won’t hesitate to return!

Damson Barn is wonderful.

It is located in the middle of the countryside with sheep bleating around you (wonderfully surreal whilst you are in the jacuzzi!) and with a working farm next door. The friendly and helpful owners have thought of everything in this modern barn conversion and the Barn was spotlessly clean. We were very comfortable and made good use of the lovely log fire. The owners greeted us on arrival but then kept their distance unless we wanted directions or information then they were very friendly and helpful. Farmer Michael was also very patient with our many questions about the animals on the farm and in the adjacent fields. Whilst you do need a car to reach Damson Barn there are also some lovely walks directly from the Barn to local villages. Alternatively, other villages with a lot of choices to eat/drink and supermarkets are only a short drive away. For a slightly longer journey (about 45 mins), the Lakes are certainly worth a visit; they are amazing. We will certainly be booking again. .

Lovely location, cottage and owners!

Hot tub was a bonus for us after some hiking adventures, and the children loved seeing the farm animals. Highly recommended.

The barn has been renovated to a high standard.

It was spotlessly clean. Great location and the family were so welcoming and friendly. Would definitely revisit.

Damson Barn is an absolute gem of a property surrounded by stunning views.

We felt at home immediately and were extremely sad to leave at the end of our holiday. We would highly recommend Damson Barn to anyone who is looking for an idyllic break in a beautifully kept and lovingly thought out property to truly feel like you're away from it all. We cannot wait to return! A huge thank you to Katherine, Michael and their gorgeous children for making us feel so welcome.

Great location, in the middle of rolling countryside yet a fairly easy walk into Kirkby Lonsdale and back, even with the children.

Fantastic spotlessly clean high spec accommodation. Great holiday.

Katherine and Micheal are brilliant hosts who are there to make sure your holiday is perfect yet at the same time they respect your privacy.

The barn is equipped with everything you need for a perfect holiday there was nothing we could think of that was missing.The location is perfect for visiting the lakes and also the Yorkshire moors. We would recommend the barn to anyone who wants to stop in a perfect property in a lovely location.

Damson Barn is a beautifully restored barn, full of charachter and everything you need for a relaxing break.

The owners and their children were welcoming and incredibly friendly. The beds are comfy, the views are tremendous and the hot tub is wonderful. We stayed for 3 nights, 4 days and will definitely be going back.

Fabulous accommodation location and hosts Hot tub was great with fabulous surroundings Enjoyed the log burner Close to town with lovely bars restaurants and river walks

Fabulous accommodation which exceeded our expectations.

The hosts were excellent & extremely welcoming. Highly Recommended.

An absolutely stunning cottage, in a stunning and perfect location, ideally placed for exploring Lakes or Sales.

The cottage is an excellent conversion from a stone built barn, retaining its original features whilst being athoroughly modern, up to date and stylish accommodation. The log fire is a very nice touch, and really throws out a surprising amount of heat, welcome after a cold day walking in November! The hot tub also welcome and very relaxing after a hard day out. The hosts, Katherine and Michael couldn't have been more welcoming, very helpful, willing to answer any question you may have, and Damson Barn is a credit to them. All in all, very highly recommend Damson Barn, and will certainly return if the opportunity arises. Thank you, Carl and Joy.

On arrival at Damson Barn we were greeted by Katherine and her lovely children with a very warm welcome.

Damson Barn exceeded our expectations . The Barn is amazing with its high end touches and beautiful decor set in a lovely peacefull area. The Barn has more than you could possibly ask for. The hot tub is a great addition were many days and nights where enjoyed relaxing. The welcome pack is a great touch and has everything to get your holiday started. I would highly recommend Damson Barn for its great facilities,great location and warm friendly owners who care about you enjoying your holiday.Katherine Michael and the children really do make sure everything is correct so you have a fantastic holiday. We will definitely be returning. Thank you to Katherine Michael and family for a fantastic holiday.

Damson Barn has raised the bar as far as holiday accomodation goes.

It was obviously transformed at the highest standard and continues to be maintained to the highest standard also which makes it a real pleasure to stay in. The owners are fantastic and the personal touches and efforts they go to are amazing. By far our best holiday yet.

Would Highly recommend Damson Barn.

Katherine and Michael are the most welcoming hosts that we have ever come across, from before our holiday started right through to when it ended. Nothing is too much trouble and the standard of the accommodation is excellent and very well appointed. The hot tub was a very welcome addition. Would also highly recommend a tour of the farm with Michael. Didn't want to leave this home from home after our week stay, will definitely be back in the future.

Katherine and Michael at Damson Barn couldn’t have done anymore for us they are such lovely people.

The barn is an exceptional place it was like home from home and we couldn’t have asked for more. We had a fantastic holiday and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be going back in the near future.

A beautiful barn conversion, comfortable, spotless and immaculately presented.

We felt at home as soon as we went through the door. Katherine and Michael have done a wonderful job at Damson Barn and we’re very welcoming hosts.

We loved Damson Barn - it is beautifully finished, very comfortable and has all the facilities you could possibly need, in a quiet location which has plenty of lovely walking and cycling on the doorstep.

We had a fabulous holiday at Damson Barn, would highly recommend .

Fabulous location, good hearty walk into Kirkby Lonsdale which is needed after a visit to The Milking Palour for the best ice cream we've ever tasted. Royal Hotel serves lovely food and there's no shortage of things to do. The barn is the nicest place we have ever stayed and we defo been returning, everything is perfect . Lovely welcome pack , every thing you need for a first night.

Beautfully presented barn.

Ideal location for walking & many local attractions. Supermatket 10 mins away, pubs within walking distance. Great hosts.

Beautiful property, lovely owners, great views.

Spotlessly clean and had everything you’d want. We are cottage owners ourselves and let through Sykes so our expectations were prettty high. We were not disappointed :-)

Damson Barn definitely exceeded our expectations!

Faboulous and spacious barn in tranquil surroundings, and the hot tub added a touch of luxury in the evening. It’s in a stunning setting with lovely walks in the surrounding area, made even better by visiting in lambing season. The best holiday cottage we’ve been to with very friendly hosts, and we would love to visit again.

The barn was absolutely gorgeous!

Katherine and Michael were fabulous hosts and Katherine was especially friendly ☺️ It exceeded our expectations and the hot tub was fab! So clean and done to a very high standard .. we would definitely visit again as it is in a fantastic spot too between the Yorkshire dales and the Lake District .. a great week away!

Damson Barn was simply AMAZING !

!! What a beautiful property - it completely exceeded our expectations in all ways. Katherine was also a super host and ensured our stay was nothing short of fantastis. We will definitely be returning to this charming place :-)

excellent value for money

Fantastic break at Damson barn , Katherine and Michael are great hosts and can’t do enough for you and they have created a wonderful cottage in the Yorkshire dales.

The underfloor heating down stairs was perfect as was the log burner ,and we loved the hot tub even though the weather was cool at times.Hope all goes well for them with lambing. Hope to be back sometime soon to this lovely part of the country. Dave & Silvana March 2019

We had the most incredible break at Damson Barn.

I can’t stress enough just how beautiful the cottage is. We loved every second of being there. It’s stunning, immaculate and all the lovely little extra touches just made the whole experience wonderful. Katherine and Michael were the most wonderful hosts also. We loved our tour of the farm and it was so nice waking up to the most stunning views every morning. A great spot for exploring the lakes too. We loved coming back at the end of each day and completely unwinding in the hot tub, such a wonderful treat. We will definitely be back for sure.

This was an excellent cottage.

The family who owned the barn were extremely welcoming. They were around as much or as little as we needed. They gave us a little tour of their working farm which we loved and also gave us a lift back from the main town one evening which was lovely. The barn is of very high spec and has everything you would want for a perfect week away.

Great accommodation, host and a fantastic hot tub.

Great location and local walks, great pubs. Highly recommend the barn

We loved spending a totally relaxing, yet magical Christmas at Damson Barn.

Sumptuous, pristine accommodation and facilities ... idyllic views over a spectacular landscape with enticing country walks at hand ... coming ‘home’ to an extra special dip in the top notch hot tub ... close to Kirkby Lonsdale, Barton, Dent & Ingleton Falls ... Katherine, Michael and their adorable family being the perfect hosts .. ALL of the above helped to make our stay at Damson Barn as perfect as it was. Staying on a working farm and watching the spectacular beauty of nature and wildlife all around us, was exactly what we wanted .. and more! We totally loved this holiday. It was truly wonderful. Thank you to Katherine, Michael & Family ... from Gill & Fred XX

Amazing accommodation with perfect hosts, would highly recommend

Firstly, this Place is absolutely amazing, very spacious and really felt like a Home from Home.

We also had everything we could have possibly needed during our stay!!! Secondly, Catherine and Michael were so nice and welcoming!!! Hopefully we will get around to returning at some point in the near future!!! We would highly recommend.

Wonderful hidden gem !

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Really enjoyed the facilities, Damson Barn was excellent, well appointed and very comfortable.

Katherine and Michael, the owners were very friendly, and helpful if anything was needed not that we did. We enjoyed some long chats with them and they gave great advice on local pubs for eating, the locality generally and a guide to travelling times. We certainly found sat nav very useful to find the Barn location in the first instant but thereon was very easy and it was well placed for visiting the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Overall we had a great week, the weather gods smiled also smiled on us though not enough to tempt us into the hot tub. We tend to rate places on a simple, would we go back or not. This was definitely a ‘yes we would’, which is not a guarantee that we will because there are so many places we wish to visit but if we want to see more of the lakes and dales it’s a yes.

Had a lovely few days at the Damson barn, which was perfect.

Everything you could possibly need was provided and the decoration and fixtures and fittings were done to a very high standard. Perfectly placed for the Lakes and Yorkshire. Katherine and Michael are such nice people and so helpful. I would tell you about the negative things but there just weren't any.

Amazing time we are booking again , cottage was amazing

We would like to thank our hosts for a free from hassle holiday in there very clean and comfortable converted barn it was great

the owners were lovely and very nice and friendly even before we arrived - Helping us arrange for an internet shop to the right address.

The property and location exceeded expectations in every way. So much to do in the area we didn’t even have time to enjoy the hot tub for the first couple of nights... Owners were so helpful and generally concerned how we were and if we were enjoying the house and our holiday. Really couldn’t be better....

Where do I start?

For starters, we thought we were going into a Barn Conversion located on a farm. We never expected it to be a 5-star luxury. This house is built to very high standards, The kitchen is superb with a big Fridge & the latest in appliances The furniture, Beds, Linen, Cutlery was of very high specs. The interior designer deserves an award for an outstanding design that blends the rustic rural with style, luxury, and comfort The outdoor hot tub was a fantastic experience both in the day and night. The "Barn Bungalow" as I would call it has a clean working farm surrounding it with lovely views Both Kathreen and Micheal and their beautiful family were warm friendly and very helpful hosts In just 5 minutes you can hit a walking path that gives you best views of the mountains of the lake district. It's only so much that be communicated via the written medium we will be sharing the "Damson Barn Blog " with photographs and drone footage later but if you are looking for a getaway surrounded by nature, clean air, country views and lovely people Damson Barn is the place to be.