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Character cottage in centre of "The last village in Yorkshire".
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
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Burton in Lonsdale
- Place, Bentham Golf Club3 min drive
- Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park6 min drive
- Place, The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail8 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Character cottage in centre of "The last village in Yorkshire".
Character cottage in centre of "The last village in Yorkshire". Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed. Initial supply of logs for stove with background heating, power, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair available. Wi-Fi Internet available. . Enclosed courtyard to rear with garden furniture and BBQ. On road parking nearby. Nelson’s Cottage sits beside the road in the small village of Burton in Lonsdale which is often referred to as "the last village in Yorkshire". It has a community owned shop and pub. Cosy and welcoming, the cottage enjoys a cast iron wood burning stove in the lounge and tiled floors with rugs throughout the ground floor. A large bathroom can also be found on this floor with the three bedrooms at first floor level. From the kitchen a fully enclosed courtyard enjoys the benefit of garden furniture and a barbecue with an outhouse with freezer, and is perfect for children and the storage of bicycles etc.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Living room: TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: 2 x Electric Oven, Ceramic Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Corner Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed. Initial supply of logs for stove with background heating, power, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and high chair available. Wi-Fi Internet available. . Enclosed courtyard to rear with garden furniture and BBQ. On road parking nearby. Nelson’s Cottage sits beside the road in the small village of Burton in Lonsdale which is often referred to as "the last village in Yorkshire". It has a community owned shop and pub. Cosy and welcoming, the cottage enjoys a cast iron wood burning stove in the lounge and tiled floors with rugs throughout the ground floor. A large bathroom can also be found on this floor with the three bedrooms at first floor level. From the kitchen a fully enclosed courtyard enjoys the benefit of garden furniture and a barbecue with an outhouse with freezer, and is perfect for children and the storage of bicycles etc.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Carnforth
Carnforth is home to this cottage. Ribblehead Viaduct and Force Gill Aqueduct are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Ashes Pasture. The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and Carnforth Station Heritage Centre are also worth visiting.

Burton in Lonsdale
What's nearby
- Bentham Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- White Scar Cave - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- White Scar Caves - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coach House Inn - 4 min drive
- Bentham Club - 5 min drive
- The Punch Bowl - 2 min walk
- The Snooty Fox - 9 min drive
- Craven Heifer - 4 min drive
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Exceptional
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4 December 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Barbara Taylor
6 December 2025
The best equipped, cleanest and comfortable cottage I have ever stayed at.
Barbara Taylor
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