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The Cow Byre, Barras

The Cow Byre is a stone built semi-detached cottage, attached to the owners' farmhouse in the pretty hamlet of Barra, five miles of Kirkby Stephen. This superb cottage sleeps two people and has one king-size four poster bed with en-suite bathroom. This delightful cottage also has an open plan living area with kitchen, a dining area, sitting area with French doors to patio area and a ground floor basin and WC. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for two cars, outside storage area for bikes and walking equipment, a patio with garden furniture and a small garden area. Cow Byre cottage is a wonderful holiday home for a romantic breakaway.

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Accommodation Details

One king-size four poster bed with en-suite bath and shower over. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with small fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and French doors to patio area. Note: Living area is split-level, with the sitting area two steps higher than the kitchen and dining area.

A beautiful stone-built, semi-detached cottage, attached to the owners' farmhouse in the quiet hamlet of Barras, just five miles from Kirkby Stephen and the Tan Hill Inn, England's highest pub. This beautiful Kirkby Stephen cottage has been individually styled to provide a first-class romantic retreat. Boasting an open plan design to take advantage of the space and the stunning views across the Eden Valley, this Kirkby Stephen cottage comprises a magnificent galleried bedroom with four poster bed, a stylish claw-footed bath and a glass balustrade overlooking the ground floor seating area. The ground floor is open plan with French windows leading to a small patio area, designed once again to take advantage of the views. This Kirkby Stephen cottage also offers a stylish sitting area with feature wall, a warm and cosy woodburning stove, lovely kitchen, petite dining area and a 'hidden' cloakroom. This lovely Kirkby Stephen cottage is an excellent base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Park, plus nearby the Howgill Fells, a favourite of Wainwright, offer great walking and cycling opportunities. Alternatively, discover the Settle to Carlisle Railway and the amenities in Kirkby Stephen. A wonderful Kirkby Stephen cottage, perfect at any time of year.

Barras is a rural hamlet surrounded by farm meadows, pastures and fells. Five miles away is the market town of Kirkby Stephen, which offers shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The area around Barras is a walkers and cyclists haven, plus the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are close by. Barras is a perfect base, at any time of year.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview and built-in DVD player, CD/radio, WiFi, library of books and DVDs. Oil, electricity and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Extra fuel for woodburner available on an honesty box basis. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Off road parking for two cars. Outside storage area for bikes, walking equipment etc. Small garden area with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: The bedroom is accessed via an open plan staircase from the sitting area.

Location Details

Barras is a rural hamlet surrounded by farm meadows, pastures and fells. Five miles away is the market town of Kirkby Stephen, which offers shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. The area around Barras is a walkers and cyclists haven, plus the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks are close by. Barras is a perfect base, at any time of year.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Barras is detailed below.

Sat 18th Overcast clouds 5°C 1°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Sun 19th Sky is clear 4°C 0°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,017mb
Mon 20th Overcast clouds 5°C 1°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,016mb
Tue 21st Light rain 5°C 4°C 14mph 1.1mm 1,012mb
Wed 22nd Rain and snow 4°C 3°C 4mph 3.2mm 1,005mb
Thu 23rd Light rain 4°C 1°C 7mph 0.8mm 1,003mb
Fri 24th Rain and snow 8°C 1°C 21mph 15.4mm 991mb

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