Sycamore Tree Farm is a Grade II listed detached farmhouse located in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in the North of England. The farmhouse sleeps six people in three bedrooms, including one king-size double, a twin room, and a separate double room. The property features a kitchen with dining area, a sitting room with an open fire, and a summer room. Outside, there is off-road parking for two cars and a lawned garden with furniture and a barbecue, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Amenities at Sycamore Tree Farm include electric night storage heaters, an electric oven and hob, a microwave, a fridge/freezer, a TV for DVD use only, a DVD player, and a telephone for incoming calls. The rental price includes fuel, power, bed linen, and towels. High chair and travel cot are also available. Two well-behaved pets are welcome, but they must remain downstairs. The property does not have mobile phone reception, and pets should be kept on a lead due to surrounding farmland. The Settle-Carlisle rail line is nearby, so noise from passing trains may be heard. The property runs off its own spring water supply.
Ravenstonedale, a tranquil village at the foot of the Howgill Fells, offers traditional old dwellings, a parish church, and the remains of the old Gilbertine Priory. The village hosts an annual agricultural show. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are nearby, offering impressive mountains, open fells, and clear-water lakes for outdoor activities such as walking, watersports, and cruising on steam-powered yachts. Kirkby Stephen is a rural area with attractions like Raydale Preserves and Brigflatts Meeting House, as well as opportunities for fishing, cycling, hiking, and rock climbing.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!