Ghyll Burn Cottage and Barn End. Self catering properties in the North Pennines.

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Located high in the North Pennines

We welcome bookings for our two peaceful self catering cottages. An ideal base for walking, cycling, touring, watching wildlife or just relaxing outside of Alston, Cumbria, UK.

Located high in the North Pennines

We welcome bookings for our two peaceful self catering cottages. An ideal base for walking, cycling, touring, watching wildlife or just relaxing outside of Alston, Cumbria, UK.

     

EXPLORE ALSTON, CUMBRIA, UK

Home from Home

Located high in the North Pennines, the cottages are an ideal base for enjoying the outdoors, from a leisurely walk to a more adventurous bike ride, the surrounding countryside offers it all and so much more.


Walking

Walking

Cycling

Cycling

Touring

Touring

Watching Wildlife

Watching Wildlife

Just Relaxing

Just Relaxing

     

EXPLORE ALSTON, CUMBRIA, UK

Home from Home

Located high in the North Pennines, the cottages are an ideal base for enjoying the outdoors from...


Walking

Walking

Cycling

Cycling

Touring

Touring

Watching Wildlife

Watching Wildlife

Just Relaxing

Just Relaxing

Walking

Walking

Cycling

Cycling

Touring

Touring

Watching Wildlife

Watching Wildlife

Just Relaxing

Just Relaxing

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Ghyll Burn Cottage

One of the finest holiday cottages in Cumbria, Ghyll Burn Cottage was converted from buildings dating back to approx 1680, at time when people lived upstairs and animals kept in byres underneath, Ghyll Burn Cottage is full of old world charm with beamed ceilings and a wood-burning stove.

Dog friendly cottages in Cumbria

Looking for Dog friendly cottages in Cumbria? This lovely cosy converted Barn has views to Alston and the Pennines. The front door opens into a light and airy conservatory with table and chairs to enjoy the sunshine.

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Dog friendly cottages in Cumbria

Looking for Dog friendly cottages in Cumbria? This lovely cosy converted Barn has views to Alston and the Pennines. The front door opens into a light and airy conservatory with table and chairs to enjoy the sunshine.

General Information

 

Arrival time

From 4pm on day of arrival  and departure time is 10am to allow for cleaning.

 

Bed Linen and Towels

are provided.

 

Deposit

£100 is charged at time of booking and the balance is due six weeks before the start of the holiday.

 

Dogs

We accept dogs in both Barn End and Ghyll Burn Cottage and you are welcome to bring your pets with you.

Please discuss with us at time of booking.

If you can, please bring your dogs bed or cage for sleeping and we request you do not allow your dogs on the furniture or in the bedrooms at any time.

We do not have an enclosed garden, but have a designated dog walking area and ask that you clean up after your dog and dispose of dog waste hygienically. We are surrounded by farmland so please keep dogs on a lead when stock is present.

 

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed in either cottage. If smoking outside please make sure all cigarette ends are disposed of safely and not left on the ground.