Cherry Barn

High Cup Nick is a forty-minute walk away—a geological spectacle that rewards the effort with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. Cherry Barn sits on the outskirts of Dufton, a quiet village on the Pennine Way, making it a natural base for serious walkers and cyclists. The market town of Appleby, three miles south, sits on the River Eden and has a railway station on the Carlisle to Settle line. Hadrian's Wall and the Scottish border are both within easy driving distance, as are the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks.

The converted sandstone barn has two bedrooms—one with a super king bed, one with two singles—and a bathroom with both bath and shower. Downstairs is an open-plan living space with a woodburner, smart TV, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking. Essentials including heating, electricity, linen and towels are included, along with wi-fi. There is parking for two cars on site and a bike store. One dog is welcome, though must be kept on a lead in this sheep country.

Two hundred yards from the cottage, Dufton's pub serves evening meals and the tea room opens for afternoon tea. The village green and its immediate surroundings are the hub of local life.