Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.
Situated in The Mallerstang valley, which is a beautiful and unspoiled area, described by David Bellamy as England’s last wilderness. There is plenty of wildlife, including red squirrels, deer and many bird nesting sites in the spring..
The Old Stables offers a cosy cottage with wood burning stove, open plan living and four large double bedrooms. There are red squirrels in the valley and often in the garden. There are many beautiful walks in the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria, some straight from the house, or within short drives.
The house is very well equipped and includes a washing machine, slow cooker, bread maker, hyper-fastWiFi, a freezer and two refrigerators. It is fully centrally heated with an oil fired boiler. The wood burner isn’t needed to keep warm, but does make for a cosy evening in the comfortable living room. Logs and kindling are supplied to start you off.
The bedrooms are large, comfortable doubles. Three have double beds and one has two singles. One double, accessed via a spiral staircase, has an en suite and walk in wardrobe. There is another large family bathroom with a roll top bath and separate shower. There is also a downstairs loo.
Kirkby Stephen is a thriving pretty town with all the shops you could need. There are country pubs within a short drive.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kirkby Stephen
Located in Kirkby Stephen, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines, while Eden Valley Railway and Artbarr gallery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Brigflatts Meeting House and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Getting around
Kirkby Stephen Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
The Pennine Hotel
The La'l Nook
Bay Horse Inn - 9 min drive
The Nateby Inn
The Black Swan
Frequently asked questions
Is Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage. on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$354, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Converted Stables ,near Kirkby Stephen. Modern comforts in character cottage. located?
This family-friendly Kirkby Stephen cottage is located on a river, 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Eden Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Wensleydale. Eden Valley Railway and North Pennines are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Lovely accommodation. All the mod cons yet with lovely traditional character. Very warm and cosy. The location is great, situated in the very quiet hamlet of Outhgill yet only 5 miles from Kirkby Stephen with it's array of shops & pubs.
Highly recommend the Black Bull at Nateby for it's Sunday lunch.
All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our 5 day stay at 'The Stables'
We really enjoyed our stay in Outhgill. The cottage was lovely, and really well equipped (with more than enough room for the four adults in our party). The cottage is situated in a beautiful location, with numerous walking trails straight from the door! It really is great spot for anyone who enjoys walking, running or cycling. The real highlights for us was visiting the many waterfalls in the area, and having red squirrels visit the garden! Would highly recommend this cottage. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Eleanor W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
This is a beautiful part of the country and it means a lot to us when guests love it as much as we do. We do try to create a cosy cottage that has character as well as all modern amenities.
House is very well equipped, very clean and a very pleasant place to stay. Plenty of room for 8 people. The weather was appalling for our stay so our children enjoyed working their way through the plentiful DVD selection!
Perfect accommodation for our holiday exploring the Yorkshire dales with the family, we all loved Forbidden Corner (needs booking in advance); and the Wendslydale Creamery. We also enjoyed numerous walks recomended in the useful information pack and particularly were delighted to discover the little Edwardian rock garden in Aysgarth on the last day.
ROBERT A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2021
Hi Robert. So glad you enjoyed your stay, after numerous Covid cancellations. Your perseverance finally paid off. Hopefully we will welcome you again one day.
The old stables is a beautiful cottage set in beautiful surroundings. It was very cosy & clean & well equipped. We all loved our stay. Plenty of room for 6 adults and 2 children. Thank you for letting us stay.
Clare H.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
We are so pleased that Clare and her family enjoyed their stay at The Old Stables. It means a lot to us when our guests love the house and the area as much as we do. We would hope that she will visit again.
All ok but we think that as a two week stay the bedding should have been changed after a week
The only downside was poor internet, and as stated in review lack of bedding change plus grass cutting.
David B.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Thanks David. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. The internet isn’t fast, but we find it is adequate for normal searches, downloading papers and using IPlayer.
We did offer to change the sheets and do a clean after a week, but didn’t receive any response. As some guests prefer not to be disturbed during their holiday, we assumed that was your preference.
I agree that the grass was rather long by the time you left and have contacted you to apologise for this. It seems that even though it was cut just a week before you arrived, it must have been a light cut.
About the host
Hosted by Richard Eden-Green
I am a retired company director and now work part time as a consultant. I live in The Peak District and enjoy country walks and hill climbing. As a family, we love spending time at The Old Stables, enjoying the beautiful open spaces and the wildlife.
Why they chose this property
The cottage is in a truly special part of England. The Mallerstang valley has been described as England’s last wilderness, yet it is less than 30 minutes from M6. The barn conversion combines modern comforts with the charm of original features in a character cottage. The cottage was converted 20 years ago and retains features such as stone walls in the livingroom and exposed beams in a number of rooms.
Shops are a five minute drive away. The Lake District is 40 minutes and the Yorkshire Dales are 15 minutes away. Some of the best walks in the country are in Swaledale, which is the valley next to Mallerstang.
What makes this property unique
Uniquely the Mallerstang valley is close to the lakes and Dales, yet is within easy access of motorways. We regularly see red squirrels in the valley and often in our garden. The hamlet consists of some 12 houses, plus a historic church. One of the many walks from the house follows the river Eden and takes you past three ruined castles, including Pendragon Castle which was Lady Anne Clifford’s favourite. She was a seventeenth century aristocrat who travelled between her castles along Lady Anne’s way part of which is accessed half a mile down the road. In the summer you can catch a vintage bus outside the house to Hawes and return on foot on Lady Anne’s Way. The Settle Carlisle railway runs along the other side of the valley and can be joined at Kirkby Stephen. Steam trains Run on the line throughout the year. Appleby, with its annual horse fair is about fifteen miles away.