• Entire home
  • 172 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking rooms
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The Folly is located in Sedbergh, just 21 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 26 miles from Askham Hall. Housed in a building dating from 18th century, this vacation home provides free Wifi and free private parking. Brough Castle is 18 miles away and Aysgarth Falls is 25 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Sedbergh, like hiking. Trough of Bowland is 27 miles from The Folly, while Kendal Castle is 11 miles away. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 59 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Sedbergh
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  • Paul
    United States of America United States of America
    The Folly was perfect. We arrived tired after hiking on the Dales Way for 4 days. We chose Sedbergh and Folly to stay for 2 nights to relax and recoup. The Folly is very comfortable. It is right in the middle of everything. It was clean,...
  • Ash
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location - good for getting to the shops and pubs of Sedbergh, and for walking into the local hills. House full of character, very quirky!
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is quirky, quaint and a brilliant place to stay. It is in a great place to stay if you want to use it for a base for walking in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dale's or Forest of Bowland.

Hosted by Lucy Naish

9.5
9.5
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Lucy Naish
A beautifully decorated and designed bolthole in the heart of Sedbergh. Located in a charming weavers yard, just off the Main Street, surrounded by the stunning Howgill Fells. Within two minutes walk you are in the centre of the village with access to local pubs and restaurants, artisan shops with no need to get into the car. The Folly is a Grade 2 Listed cottage, dated circa 1750 and is set over three floors. Given that I sadly think we are not accessible for wheel chair users, anyone infirm or those with small children. Entry is from The Folly alleyway into the ground level which has one bedroom with a king sized bed that is pushed against one wall, so access only from one side of the bed. The bathroom with shower, WC and separate bath is on this level. There is a staircase to the lower ground floor which has a king sized bed that can also separate to provide two 2ft 6 single beds. Another staircase upwards from the entrance level takes you to the living, kitchen and dining area. We have one car parking permit that can be used in Joss Lane car park ( just off Main Street ) or the Loftus Hill car park. You can also park on Back Lane, adjacent to Lupton Field rugby pitch if you can find a space. The car parking permit should be on the kitchen table in the cottage. Please, please ensure that you don’t take it home by accident-it causes great problems with the parish council if we have to get a replacement. The Folly is compact and bijoux, and also set on three floors with two sets of stairs. We don’t have any stair gates or highchairs, or children’s tableware so probably not practical for small children or toddlers. We do have a travel cot for small babies. We are dog owners ourselves and are happy to accommodate one dog only simply as the cottage is very compact. There would not be space to put a dog crate anywhere or nowhere to shut a dog in the evening if you go out. Dogs are absolutely not accepted on the beds or the furniture.
I live in Yorkshire but am available to help with any queries if you have any. My son has just started at Sedbergh school and we thought a bolt hole in Sedbergh would be something that we could enjoy as a family.
Sedbergh is a beautiful town in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. The Howgills wrap around the town and can be seen and ascended upon from almost every spot in the village. RESTAURANTS / PUBS Worth checking on opening hours particularly in the winter. Some of the places don’t open on Monday and Tuesday nights so don’t get caught out! The Black Bull Superb almost Michelin star food that has an emphasis on local produce with an Asian twist. They do a great Sunday lunch. You generally have to book in advance. DOGS ALLOWED IN THE BAR / NOT IN THE RESTAURANT. The Dalesman Traditional pub with log fire. Better than average pub food with a good beer garden, excellent Sunday lunch and they make their own gin called The Dalesman! NO DOGS ALLOWED The Red Lion Very friendly local pub with good pub food. Check what time they are serving. Varied selection of local ales, gins and various wines. Popular with walkers and locals. DOGS ALLOWED. Thirsty Rambler Microbrewery and wine bar. Check the opening times. No food served but is a very lively bar at the weekend. DOGS ALLOWED Al Forno Italian Kitchen Friendly Italian restaurant offering good value pasta and pizza. You need to book and check the opening times. NO DOGS ALLOWED The Haddock Paddock Super tasty fish and chip takeaway. Open evening Wednesday to Saturday and Lunch on Friday and Saturday. Do check the timings though on Facebook as they sometimes differ.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Folly
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • City view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 8:00 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 200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

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

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £200 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about The Folly

  • The Folly offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The Folly has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

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

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

  • Check-in at The Folly is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Folly is 800 feet from the center of Sedbergh. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Folly is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Folly can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

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