Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House

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A cozy living room with a wood-burning stove, a comfortable armchair, a small table with drinks and a book, and a decorative rug.
A gravel path flanked by blooming trees and a stone wall.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a stove.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. A window with curtains is visible, and a lamp is on the side table.
A bedroom with a white bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window, and a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Yorkshire Dales National Park

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Great Asby, ENG
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Appleby Castle and Eden Valley Railway are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve. Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Appleby Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Map
Great Asby, ENG

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 30 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Ullswater - 41 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Derwentwater - 56 min drive - 76.2 km

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Appleby Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House?

As of 11 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House on 29 January 2027 start from NZ$737, 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 Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Rural Retreat - Turnip House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Eden Valley and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Asby Scar and Rutter Force. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Kennedys Fine Chocolates are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottageHelpful and plesant host; he has great ideas to explore the areaPet-friendlyGreat pubNice views
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot. Accommodation was faultless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing cottage

Very relaxing , beautiful cottage perfect for a romantic getaway .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Turnip House was wonderful sympathetically renovatedturnip store. We wanted for nothing and the host was charming and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous quiet locale

Very modern home is an idyllic setting. Great for quiet relaxation and proximity to both the Dales and Lake District. The how was very engaging.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cosy cottage perfect for dog walking

Fantastic place to stay, very cosy, would highly recommend this to everyone. Lovely area, plenty of walks. The cottage was very clean and has everything you need, the owners are very friendly and helpful giving us a list of dog friendly pubs in the area. We had a perfect few days away and will defiantly stay at the Turnip House again if we return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2020
Thanks for your kind review. You'd be most welcome back, lots more to explore! Best wishes Steve & Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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outstanding

THis cottage is excellent and the detail they have put into the property make it a enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place, great hosts.

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful stay in Turnip house. Stunning, clean, and peaceful. Stephen was a wonderful host, very friendly and helpful. We had everything we could possibly need and more. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turnip House

Lovely quiet spot. Cottage very tastefully renovated. Clean, warm and comfortable, owners very friendly. Couldn’t have asked for better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely

very warm welcome from Stephen the cottage had everything we needed including the peace and quiet we were looking for
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Holiday in July!

All of our stay was very good, from Stephen, the host, to the friendly chickens and collie dogs! A wee problem, Stephen sorted out as quickly as he could. The property was very clean, and comfortable. We hope to return some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful place to stay

We stayed for four nights in Turnip House and absolutely loved it. The place is warm and inviting and the slipper bath at the back of the bedroom made it for me!! A bonus is the house is situated on the edge of a lovely village. Our two collies were completely at home in the large enclosed garden and didn't even feel the urge to chase the chickens. It was just lovely. Our hosts made sure we were happy. We couldn't have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous

Really nice stay here in great Asby. Cottage was cosy and perfect. Only marked down on cleanliness due to dust and cobwebs on top of glass shade in bedroom. Bed sheets didn’t smell fresh, however I put that down to maybe not changed in a while due to no one staying since new year. Or since they were last changed. Would 100% stay again. Village pub was fabulous and Stephen was very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Easy access to the lakes. Helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Extrem netter und hilfsbereiter Vermieter mit guten Tipps für Ausflüge in der Region. Das Haus ist modern und komfortabel eingerichtet. Great Asby ist ein sehr schönes Dorf mit netten Bewohnern, mit denen wir gern geplaudert haben. Auch unsere Hündin war überall herzlich willkommen. Gerne kommen wir wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely break in this lovely cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage had everything you needed. We had a few trips to the local pub which was fabulous too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quiet part of Cumbria

home from home. with great facilities, lovely property and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Idyllic Getaway

Gorgeous cosy cottage in a perfect location. Everything was just perfect and all covid precautions are in place. Steve provided lots of local information which included some excellent walks from the doorstep. One of the best cottages we have stayed in and would definately recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cottage

We had a lovely, relaxing break at Turnip House. Tucked away in a rural village, the perfect “get away from it all” location. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Great communication from the hosts Stephen and Debbie leading up to our stay and to check everything was satisfactory once we arrived. They also provided an excellent most comprehensive Welcome pack. Would highly recommend to others, we will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Idyllic cottage

This was our 1st visit to the area and Stephen was extremely helpful in suggesting places we could visit with our two dogs. The pictures really don’t do Turnip Cottage justice, its more spacious than it looks and so much prettier.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely secluded break

Turnip house was the perfect place for a few nights away in the countryside. The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect rural, charming, well-placed, cosy getaway

This place is under excellent management, spotless and in a fantastic location for exploring the gorgeous Eden Valley, the Yorkshire Dales, the Northern Pennines and entire Lake District. The cottage has everything you could need to self-cater for your stay comfortably and our two dogs felt very welcome too. The fireplace makes the cottage even cosier, but is not needed because the cottage has central heating and insulation which work perfectly well. Steve and Debbie are very welcoming and easy to communicate with. They will can provide much valuable info on the local area, best pubs, walks, shops etc., but will be completely invisible if you do not wish to make use of their knowledge etc. The village pub in Great Asby is a five minute walk from the cottage and was great, served good pub grub too. Many walks are accessible from the cottage with very little road walking involved. Lots of pretty views around the property and you can watch the stars and planets from the king size bed via the big skylight- there is no air and no light pollution. We will most certainly visit again and can highly recommend Turnip House.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Had a great time at this beautiful cottage in a lovely little village.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very relaxing weekend in a pefect location to switch off

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Turnip House

Beautiful cottage with all the creature comforts, nothing has been forgotten including washing liquid, dw tablets, a sponge and jay cloth(all the things you forget on a self catering holiday). The kitchen is well appointed, the living room is cosy especially with the fire. The bath is very relaxing and a nice touch. Steve couldnt have been more welcoming. The village pub is a 5 minute walk and well worth a visit(but shut on Mondays). There are lots of public footpaths near by for some rambling, and Rutter Falls is also a nearby beauty spot! At Turnip House be prepared to make friends with your new neighbours, the very friendly flock of hens! We had a lovely relaxing few days and will hopefully be back at some point in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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