Blue Heron Lodge

Blue Heron Lodge is a converted barn on large grounds near Kirkby Stephen, with a hot tub that comes at no extra cost. The whole property is yours alone, set back from the road with mature gardens, a summerhouse (shared with the owner), and a stream running through the lower part of the grounds. Two steps lead down to the garden level. Parking is available for two cars, and there's a bike store if you're planning to explore on two wheels.

Everything is arranged on the ground floor: an open-plan living space with Smart TV and bi-fold doors onto the garden, a kitchen equipped for cooking (electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave), and a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Two bedrooms sleep four—a kingsize and two singles—plus a walk-in shower room with heated towel rail. The essentials are covered: electricity, heating via oil underfloor system, bed linen, towels and wi-fi. One well-behaved pet stays free.

Kirkby Stephen and Appleby are both close by, with independent shops, cafés and traditional pubs. The location sits between the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and Lake District, making it convenient for walkers and cyclists. No smoking inside the property.