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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Kirkby Stephen
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.

Ashley Bank comprises of two fully furnished and equipped to high standard cottages with all the home comforts you'd expect to find. Please note, use of the hot tub is available as an optional extra, please message for prices.

Our largest cottage, Ashley Cottage, sleeps 12:

- One double bedroom ensuite bathroom.

- Two twin bedrooms with shared double shower room.

- Two family bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

- Both family bedrooms have one king size and one single bed.

- All the bed linen and towels are provided.

- Gas central heating.

- In addition there are Two cots and two high chairs.

- One large sitting room with Sky TV, Netflix & Wireless speaker.

- An electric real flame stove in the sitting room.

- The dinning room seats 16 comfortably.

- Quick Free WiFi connection.

- A very well equipped kitchen with a 6 burner gas cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer, & sink.

- Has all the home comforts you'd expect including a laundry room with washing machine, dryer and drying racks for wet boots after a long walk.

- Backs out onto a spacious, secure, private three-quarter acre lawned garden, patio and BBQ area, including gas BBQ and outdoor Table Tennis Table.

-Secure bike storage available.

- Swing set and storage box containing outdoor equipment such as balls, shuttlecocks and bats, plus a junior football post, giving fun for lads and dads alike!

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Our smaller cottage, Beechtree Cottage, sleeps between 2 and 4:

- Accessed across a small courtyard from Ashley Cottage.

- One double bedroom with ensuite shower room to sleep two.

- Fully equipped kitchen, including gas hob, oven, microwave oven and fridge/freezer.

- Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area.

- Ability to extend sofa in living room into a sofa bed to sleep a further two comfortably.

- Sky TV and Netflix.

- Quick WiFi connection.

- Gas central heating.

- Equipped with fresh, white bed linen and towels.

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- We are now a dog friendly establishment, limited to two dogs unless via prior arrangement at an additional charge of £30 per dog per stay, to cover additional cleaning.

- Ample parking for up to seven large vehicles.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No outdoor music after 10pm.

No fireworks.

BBQ must be cleaned after use.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6913253
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Riverside Public Golf Course and Appleby Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Yorkshire Dales National Park and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, horse riding and mountain climbing.
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Kirkby Stephen

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 38 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Ullswater - 38 min drive - 58.8 km
  • Lake Windermere - 43 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pennine Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The La'l Nook - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Nateby Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect. on 5 July 2026 start from NZ$1,825, 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 Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect. located?

This family-friendly Kirkby Stephen cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Eden Valley and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve. Riverside Public Golf Course is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful home in a gorgeous setting. Hosts were brilliant and really fast as responding to us. We had a lovely stay and can’t wait to return! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic stay everything you need and more. Debbie and Max were the perfect host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were excellent. Really helpful before arrival and then great when we arrived. The house is fantastic and the outdoor space second to none. We really enjoyed our time and hope to return
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2025
Thank you Guiseppe for your kind review, you were the perfect guests and would be most welcome back anytime. Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Fantastic, lovely place to stay, would highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Paul for your review, and thank you all for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy, it’s very much appreciated, you would be most welcome back anytime in the future. Debbie.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic accommodation in a great location

Everything we could need was at hand. Owners very friendly and helpful. The scenery was amazing! Would definitely recommend this place and would love to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Linda, we are so pleased you all enjoyed it, you’re most welcome back anytime. Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay, whole family enjoyed our weekend

Fantastic cottage with amazing grounds, lovely, clean and cosy. Hot tub was a fantastic bonus, the children enjoyed the swings and slide and all the outdoor toys. Everyone enjoyed their stay and looking forward to more visits hopefully in the future, a great place for groups up to 16 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for your review Catherine, we’re so pleased that you all enjoyed it. You would be very welcome back anytime. Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

Great location, friendly and supportive host. Fantastic facilities. Hot tub a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and very helpfull

The house was beautiful with a great garden. Great place for a family and Debbie and max were so helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
So pleased you all had a nice time, but shame about the weather for you all!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation in pastoral setting

Lovely and comfortable renovation that suited our large family group well. The kitchen was very well appointed, which was so appreciated as we did all of our own cooking. The large grassy space was perfect for the teenagers and children and the games and activities were a happy addition as well. Great laundry set-up, and plenty of hot water for all the showers for a group of fourteen! Hosts were friendly and communicative. 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and beautiful views

We had a lovely time. The cottage is in a beautiful setting and the garden was great for the kids and our dog. It had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grandads 80th birthday family trip

Perfect in every way ! Would recommend to anyone !! Thank you for a fabulous weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Thank you Emma,So pleased you all enjoyed your weekend. You are all welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alys C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect group gathering

The house was perfect for a large group of friends and family. The location was great - lovely walk to the village pub. The garden made me want to return with the kids! All helped by the beautiful northern weather ☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for your review Alys, so pleased you all enjoyed your weekend. Yes the garden with the swings and slide is always a big hit with children.🌞🌞🌞
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

13 of us visited for a stag do in the Lakes. House was perfect - great hosts, loads of room, not too far from the Lake District. Will be my first choice for future trips.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you Alex for your review, so pleased you all enjoyed it and good luck for the wedding in September. Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Beautiful cottage with views to die for. Photos do not do this place justice. Many thanks to Debbie and max
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
Thank you Jessica for your kind review, you and the girls would be most welcome back anytime, and good luck for the wedding. Kind regards Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend

This is a beautiful property which is well equipped and caters for all. The hosts are lovely and very approachable with excellent communication. Would definitely return and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Andrea, you would all be most welcome back anytime. Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

I stayed here with colleagues for 4 nights. The accommodation far exceeded everyone’s expectations as did the local area. The kitchen was well stocked and the house was spacious and very comfortable. The outside area looked perfect for groups / families. I would certainly consider returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Steve for your review, we would love to welcome you back anytime in the future. Please pass on our thanks to your colleagues for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy, it’s very much appreciated. Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Celebration

Three generations plus 2 dogs enjoyed a short break to celebrate a 60th Wedding Anniversary. The properties were absolutely fantastic for our group of 10. Plenty of room for teenagers and adults plus huge garden for dogs (and teenagers)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Jane, Thank you for your review, we’re so pleased you all enjoyed your stay, sorry we didn’t meet, but the advance party all seemed very happy to be here. Shame the weather wasn’t very kind, but good you didn’t let it spoil the celebrations. You would be most welcome back anytime. Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super place

We really enjoyed our stay at Ashley Bank. The house is bigger than it looks from the pictures, and super-well-equipped. We particularly appreciated abundant hot water and great showers….and the laundry/drying room was fantastic. Debbie and Max were very welcoming and helpful. All in all, a great place 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2024
Hi Mark, thank you for your review, so pleased you all enjoyed your stay, it was our pleasure to host you all. I have sent you an email, directly, if you don’t see it, please check your spam! Kind regards Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieran C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Not hard to find, ample parking and a great property in the best part of the country. Loads of communal space to enjoy with your friends as well as walks around the area. Friendly and helpful owners who aren’t scared to accommodate “stag” parties such as ours. Many thanks, we’ll be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you Kieran for your review. So pleased you all enjoyed it, and if all stags leave the cottages as you did, immaculate and tidy, they would all be welcome, as are you all welcome back anytime. Debbie & Max
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family gathering

A great house and location for my 60th family celebration. We were a little disappointed when we only found out the day before our arrival that the hot tub was extra to the rent but in the end it didn’t spoil our weekend at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Catherine, Thank you for your review. As previously mentioned, we are sorry you didn’t notice when booking that the hot tub is an optional extra, it is clearly on the HomeAway website. You are our first guests to have missed it. We are so pleased you had a great weekend, and thank you to all for leaving the cottages so clean and tidy, it’s very much appreciated. Best wishes Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place in tranquil surroundings

Everything about our stay was perfect. Communication was spot on from the owners and they made us feel very welcome. Although they live on site we didn't feel their presence at all. Everything was clear, comfortable and relaxed. Can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you for your review Julie, we are so pleased you all enjoyed it. Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th party

Lovely weekend in a beautifully appointed house with every attention to detail - thank you :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Wendy, Thank you for your review, so pleased you all had a lovely weekend. Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jenny b.

Family Reunion

Family of 10 all enjoyed a 3 night stay at Ashley Bank. We were grateful for the clean comfortable accommodation-the bedrooms and sitting area easily accomodated us. Our girls enjoyed playing football and badminton on the large lawn.We ventured on some local trails with our dogs but mainly spent our days exploring the Lakes. Debbie was a great hostess and answered all my questions promptly. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Jenny, thank you for your review, we are so pleased you all enjoyed staying and your time exploring the area. You would be most welcome back anytime. Many thanks Debbie & Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

The property was a described. Accomodated our group of family and friends perfectly. The spacious cottages were very clean and tidy and were extremely well equipped with everything to make our visit home from home. The additional hire of the hot tub delighted the birthday girl. Response and contact from Debbie and Max was very quick and all questions/queries were answered. Highly recommend these cottages for large groups of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Thank you Alison for your review, we’re so pleased you all enjoyed your celebration weekend. Please pass on our thanks to everyone for leaving the cottages so clean and tidy, it’s very much appreciated and you would all be welcome back anytime. Debbie and Max.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing short of Amazing !! The perfect family break! With great host!

What a hidden gem! Debbie and Max were fantastic, so kind and friendly ! The cottages were beautiful with the most amazing views !! The website does not do it justice ! This is the perfect stay for a family gathering. The perfect place to shut of and enjoy family time. Max and Debbie were on hand for any needs and are such a friendly couple! We will most defiantly be booking again. The hot tub is a added extra but well worth it ! There is not anything that hasn’t been thought off! Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Thank you so much Amee for your great review, we do try hard to think of everything, not always possible, but we’re so pleased you all enjoyed your celebration weekend. Debbie & Max.

About the host

Hosted by Debbie & Max

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Hi, we are Max & Debbie, we have owned Ashley Bank for 6 years, and absolutely love it here. We have spent most of this time renovating and decorating the cottages and landscaping the grounds, luckily I love decorating and Max loves gardening! We have 2 dogs that live on site with us, both love people and children, although Flynn(Hungarian Viszla) is a little selective when it comes to other dogs! Monty, golden Labrador loves everyone and everything, but they have their own space so you may not even know they’re around. We also have Doris, our 3 year old tortoise, but you probably won’t even know she exists. We do lots of walking locally and are always happy to share all of our favourite spots. We do hope all our visitors enjoy this beautiful part of the world as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

Ideal for walkers, cyclists and dog owners alike, with spacious fields and lush green land on your very doorstep. Beautiful views and quiet, peaceful surroundings.

What makes this property unique

We live on site, but your cottage is completely secluded and independent to ours. You are provided with a lush 3/4 acre private garden with stunning views.

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