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Bullghyll

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
Self-catering
+44 (0)1539 623208
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From
£170 - £395
per night

From
£1040 - £3039
per week

A Grade II listed semi-detached farmhouse that dates back to 1662 with beautiful views over the Mallerstang Valley and Wild Boar Fell

4 beds

4 bedrooms

Sleeps 7

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

Architect and designer Georgina Rose (former architect of Soho House) has led the renovations and there is real attention to detail everywhere you look. Lamps and pieces of furniture have been picked up on travels or come from the family – it feels homely but nicer than being at home. On a cold wet day you have two log burners to sit by and there are plenty of books, or guides to plan your next adventure. The garden has a patio and large lawn, perfect for children and dogs, who’ll also like the pond. A summer house, barbecue and fire pit out here make long summer evenings very special.

The kitchen is extremely well equipped but the owners can give you details of local chefs if you’d prefer not to cook. You’re welcomed with a hamper of freshly-baked sourdough, award winning marmalade, homemade cake and biscuits.

No light pollution gives you starry skies and the peace is palpable – just sheep.

We think you'll love

Hopping on the Carlisle to Settle steam railway which passes nearby, or simply waving at the driver
The far-reaching views from the house
Bringing children and dogs, hiking or exploring all day, then coming back to flop by the log burners

You should know

Non-swimmers will need watching by the pond
The house is semi-detached though the walls are thick so you'll hear nothing

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £170
Weekly price: from £1040
Damage deposit: £250

1 House for 7: From £1704 beds4 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in

From 4pm Thursday/Sunday

Check out

10.30am Thursday/Sunday

Other details

Minimum stay: 3 nights at weekends. 4 nights mid-week.

Closed

Never.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property

Dogs

Dogs welcome, max. 2.

Water bowl included & plenty of wonderful walks straight from the door. Please keep dogs under control in sheep fields.

Meals

Fridge can be pre-stocked; picnics/packed lunches and breakfast hampers available. Wine tastings can be organised & bottles to buy. See owners' website for details.

Reviews

Bullghyll is a beautiful old farmhouse with bags of character that has been sensitively and stylishly renovated. The interiors have been redone with meticulous detail and there are lots of small touches that will make you smile. The location is peaceful, the views are spectacular and you'll really relax here.

Florence, Sawday's Inspector May 2022

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Location

The neighbourhood

Puff to the top of Wild Boar Fell behind you for wonderful views. You're away from the crowds but near enough to the Lakes and Dales for great outdoor adventures. Find chilly wild swimming spots nearby. Two pubs are walking distance - The Black Bull at Nateby (40 minutes) and The Fat Lamb, a similar distance. Kirkby Stephen is a five-minute drive, Sedbergh, an interesting market town is 20 minutes.

Local points of interest from Peter & Amanda Jaques-Walker

We are within the newly extended Yorkshire Dales National Park, and well placed for day trips into the Lake District. We are just ten minutes from Junction 38 (Tebay) on the M6, making us the ideal stop off to break up long journeys.
We are a 2 mile walk from the village of Ravenstonedale, which boasts two cosy pubs, both serving excellent food. We overlook the Wild Boar Fell - the perfect place to go walking in splendid isolation, with only the wild fell ponies for company.
Wild swimming at Catagill Scar, on the River Eden. There is an almost secret pool in a river glade, just down stream from the ruins of Peddragon Castle.
Road cyclists can explore the network of quiet lanes surrounding the house, which lead to some fantastic routes and some more challenging climbs, such as Tan Hill or the Lakes & Dales Loop.
We are one of the darkest sky areas in England, which provides great opportunities for star gazing – particularly from the garden looking over the Mallerstang Valley

Introducing

Peter & Amanda Jaques-Walker

Peter and Amanda moved to Cumbria from London in 2016 and are young, friendly, knowledgeable and brilliant at hosting. They live in an apartment at Brownber, so always on hand if you need them at the House or Hall and only a few miles down the road if you're staying at Bullghyll, which is owned and designed by Amanda's sister, Georgina.

Bullghyll

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Your dates are available!

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Peter & Amanda Jaques-Walker

Bullghyll

Children welcome

Pets welcome

Babies welcome

Check availability

Your dates are available!

How to book

Direct with the owner

Enquire through Sawday's

The Experience

We think you'll love

You should know

Essentials

Pricing

Information

Reviews

The neighbourhood

Peter & Amanda Jaques-Walker

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