Black Bull Barn offers accommodations in Kirkby Stephen, 20 miles from Whinfell Forest and 21 miles from Bowes Museum. This recently renovated vacation home is located 23 miles from Askham Hall and 4.3 miles from Brough Castle. The vacation home also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Offering quiet street views, this vacation home also features a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave, and a toaster, as well as 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking. A mini-market is available at the vacation home. The area is popular for hiking, and free use of bicycles is available at the vacation home. Brougham Castle is 22 miles from Black Bull Barn, while Kendal Castle is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 45 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.4
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  • Rosemarie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. In the middle of the village so not far to go to the shops and restaurants. The cottage was extremely comfortable and the hosts provided us with a few treats.
  • Helmut
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Spacious and well equipped apartment. Centre of town. Good base to explore the Yorkshire moors and only an hour from The Lake District too.
  • Olly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    - Loved the little hamper of goodies on arrival - very thoughtful - Great location - easy walk to shops, pubs, Stainmore railway, the viaduct circular walk etc. - Hosts were great with communication via Booking.com DMs - Well equipped kitchen...

Hosted by Gillian Bamford

9.7
9.7
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Gillian Bamford
4 Black Bull Barn is a cosy self catering cottage/apartment and is located in the centre of Kirkby Stephen close to all amenities with private parking and free wifi. Accommodation comprises an open plan lounge with kitchen/diner with Smart TV, the kitchen is equiped with oven and hob, washer, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster there is also an iron and ironing board. The bedroom has a double bed with ensuite bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC. Full central heating. Your pets are very welcome to stay. Many of our guests return time and time again.
Gillian and Steve also own Fletcher House guest house which is located on Market Street we have been here since 2002. More details can be found on our website.
Kirkby Stephen is a historic Market town in the beautiful Eden Valley. On the famous Alfred Wainwright Coast to Coast walk it is very popular with walkers and cyclists and has four nature reserves within a five mile radius. There are also many short accessible walks around the town and river Eden. The most scenic railway in England "The Settle to Carlisle line" passes through the town making it an ideal base to explore the area. The former Kirkby Stephen East station has undergone restoration and has been developed as a heritage centre representing a working railway if the 1950's it's open weekends with free admission. There are plenty of places to eat including pubs, cafes, takeaways together with picnic areas around the riverside and Franks Bridge just a short stroll from the market square. A walk round the town reveals individual shops, galleries craft and antique shops, outdoor specialist shops and delicatessen. Kirkby Stephen is Cumbria's hidden gem.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Black Bull Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free Wifi 48 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Activities
  • Hiking
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
  • Hair/Beauty salon
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Black Bull Barn of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Black Bull Barn

  • Black Bull Barn is 500 feet from the center of Kirkby Stephen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Black Bull Barn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, Black Bull Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Black Bull Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Black Bull Barn can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

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  • Check-in at Black Bull Barn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Black Bull Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.