Granary Cottages - The Hay Loft in Bleatarn, Kirkby Stephen - Cumbria

England

Barn apartment for two located on a farm with beautiful views over the Pennines. Great base for exploring the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Standing in rolling countryside, adjacent to the owner?s farm, these ground floor and first-floor apartments are well equipped and furnished, providing excellent holiday accommodation for a quiet break. The farm, with marvelous views of the Pennines all around, is situated in the beautiful Eden Valley which lies within the triangle of the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North Pennines, making it an ideal base for touring. Eden is an outstanding area for walking, whether you enjoy a hike on the high open fells or a gentle riverside stroll. If you cycle, you will love the quiet country lanes full of wild flowers and birds. There are attractions for the whole family including canoeing or a steamer trip on Ullswater (20 miles). Enjoy a ride on a restored railway high in the North Pennines or catch the Settle to Carlisle railway line (5 miles), famous for its wonderful scenery and the 24 arched Ribblehead Viaduct, The unspoilt destination will inspire and refresh you at any time of the year and a lively calendar of events throughout the year includes festivals, farmers? markets, country and craft fairs, and traditional agricultural shows. The holiday apartments are located just 5 miles from the traditional market town of Kirkby Stephen with its shops, pubs and restaurants, and the picturesque former county town of Appleby, which has a leisure center and is 5 miles in the other direction. Shop and restaurant 5 miles, pub 3 miles.