About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Black Bull Barn in Kirkby Stephen offers a cozy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. The property features a kitchenette, washing machine, and free WiFi. Convenient Facilities: Guests benefit from private check-in and check-out, a minimarket, and a hairdresser/beautician. Free on-site private parking is available, and the home is pet-friendly. Local Attractions: Located 4.3 mi from Brough Castle and 23 mi from Askham Hall, the property is near Bowes Museum and Aysgarth Falls. Teesside International Airport is 45 mi away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location and comfortable rooms, Black Bull Barn ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

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 (9.8)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The location was fabulous. You could shoot right across to the bakery in a few minutes and all the amenities of the village were at your doorstep. Really nice linens and comfy bed. Lovely, large bathroom. Kitchen fully stocked with everything you...
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.
Suzanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was in a quiet location but very close to all the shops and amenities in Kirby Stephen. . The hosts were very accommodating and helpful. They supplied us with milk, snacks and plenty of toilet roll. The apartment had everything we needed.
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A clean & well-equipped apartment, on a quiet road very close to the centre of Kirkby Stephen. The owners provided good upfront info, were flexible and provided some complimentary goodies for our arrival. :-) KS has an abundance of eating &...
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely little apartment! Hosts were brilliant. Apartment clean and comfortable. Would recommend!
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely cottage clean tidy very good positioned in the centre of the village.
Kerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely place everything you need in one place. Gillan and steve where astounding hosts completely understandable and accommodating. You are right on top of everything but you only hear the animals.
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The barn was home from home...very clean and everything there for you..it was right on the doorstep of the town amazing place... everyone was so friendly lovely walks to go on and the pubs especially the taggy man did great food.would definitely...
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and close to the centre of town
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Absolutely spotless !! 🤩 Everything was just there….

Hosted by Gillian Bamford

9.5
Host Review Score
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, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
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.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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.

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