Owl Cottage, Appleby in Westmorland. pet friendly with prior arrangement

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Appleby-in-Westmorland, ENG

Courtyard Gallery
‪1 min walk‬
Appleby Castle
‪3 min walk‬
Appleby Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Carlisle (CAX)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

This quaint little cottage, dating back over 200 years, clings to a small row of alms houses in the heart of this colourful market town, within yards of its many amenities and just 200 yards from the magnificent Norman Castle. Picturesque Appleby, sheltered by the Pennines and Lakeland Fells, enjoys a mild, dry climate perfect for visiting the many pretty villages close by. Simply relax and unwind in this tranquil town or for the more energetic there is squash, bowls, swimming, walking, climbing, riding and fishing, with quality craft shops and eating houses within 100 yards and a pub in 50 yards. The Settle-Carlisle railway passes through, with the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales being an easy day trip. Ground floor: entrance porch, lounge with dining area, kitchen, shower room 1 double bedroom with a king size bed. Facilities: electric cooker, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, iron/ironing board, TV, Central heating throughout and electricity included in rent. Bed linen provided. Communal green with seat in front of the cottage. On street parking - the owner provides a free parking permit although a small car can park in front of the cottage in the courtyard. 1 small well behaved dog by prior arrangement. No smoking.

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Angela Hardy-Bishop

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English

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Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Adults only

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No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Located in Appleby-in-Westmorland, this cottage is in a rural area. Appleby Castle and Eden Valley Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Acorn Bank. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

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Appleby-in-Westmorland, ENG

What's nearby

Courtyard Gallery - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Appleby Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Appleby Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
Whinfell Forest - 20 min drive - 16.3 km
Ullswater - 22 min drive - 30.1 km

Getting around

Appleby Station - 8 min walk
Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Crown & Cushion Inn - ‬2 min walk
‪Appleby Bakery - ‬2 min walk
‪The Kings Head - ‬3 min walk
‪Cafe sixty six - ‬4 min drive
‪The Stag Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Cottage, Appleby in Westmorland. pet friendly with prior arrangement pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Owl Cottage, Appleby in Westmorland. pet friendly with prior arrangement?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Cottage, Appleby in Westmorland. pet friendly with prior arrangement?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Owl Cottage, Appleby in Westmorland. pet friendly with prior arrangement located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Courtyard Gallery and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Appleby Castle is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away. Appleby Station is 8 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

25 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Everything you needed was supplied. I did miss my WiFi as I did not realise the cottage would not have any. Cottage is right in the middle of Appleby-In-Westmorland, so very convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia K.

14 Aug 2024

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Overall great stay!

Lovely stay at Owl Cottage. Impeccably clean, although slightly damp smelling. Bed large and comfy, very close to pub and centre of Appleby. Shower was good. Could do with a second small bowl for cereal etc in the kitchen although otherwise it was well-equipped. Decor was a bit dated and mismatched but this didn't take away from the overall positive stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

5 Aug 2024

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Great little cottage

Owner was very helpful and kind. Property was great and comfortable and in a beautiful location. It would have been perfect if there was internet - because it was a working trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

27 Jun 2024

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Nice place in cute town, GF eateries about

Lovely property, well cared for but has limitations, which could be overcome. King size bed, but very soft so rolling towards each other; one of us ended up sleeping on the sofa, which has limited comfort and the pillows were like bricks. 2 Large singles might be better. Good kitchen, which we always search for as one of us is Gluten Intolerant - BUT (1) no oven trays, (2) Tiny frying pan, (3) No door on kitchen and no extractor and smoke alarm just outside kitchen entrance so constantly going off !!!. And (4) oven had obviously not been cleaned properly in a long time as on the first use, we smoked the house out! Lastly the heating needs sorting out (probably the boiler pressure dropping) as it was only luke-warm. Would we recommend it and stay again? YES, definitely. The owner just needs to sort out the minor issues. Two good eating places as well we tried - The Crown and Cushion at the bottom of the hill 5 mins walk from the house, great meals, good portions, Gluten Free choices and sensibly priced. And the other is new, but was a truly amazing Indian, also Gluten Free and not the usual brown muck with everything! It's called the 7eventy1 tucked away on 9 Bridge Street. Don't book for Gypsy week though!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

21 Feb 2024

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Fantastic little cottage

We had the best time staying at owl cottage it was clean,well equipped and right in the centre of appleby. We found the correspondence with Angela very easy and she was so helpful when chatting to hercabd in the handwritten letter she sent us. We were informed that a small car could park at the door but found our toyota avensis estate fitted just fine. The bed was really comfortable and i have say the fact there is no light coming in the bedroom at night was a delight. Fantastic cottage i cant wait to re visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

owen t., Denver, CO

17 Sept 2023

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Wonderful Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this perfect cottage. It was two blocks to the town center where there was several pubs and a small grocery store. Our personal favorite pub was Crown and Cushion. Some of the best food we have had in England. There were also a few cafes close by, but we did not go to them. The bed was very comfortable and the cottage was very quiet. Full kitchen and full size refrigerator. Lots of hot water for the shower. The living room had lots of seating with a table and chairs for two, a rocking chair, and an L-shaped couch. The gas fire place was a nice feature and easy to operate. Very fun to learn from residents at St Ann’s Almshouse next door that this cottage was originally built in the 17th century as the almshouse community room. It was centrally located for travel throughout Cumbria. I would gladly stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex B., Brighton

31 Aug 2023

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Lovely Twee Cottage in a beautiful area

My stay at Angela’s cottage was lovely, everything i needed for my trip up to the lakes. A large comfy bed and cosy lounge with fire and all very clean. Angela was super responsive and helpful in regards to check in and all round great value!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Sarah C.

15 Aug 2023

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Wonderful cottage stay

A beautiful little cottage superbly located close to the centre of this historic town. Near to shops and services. A wonderful relaxing stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony S.

11 Jan 2023

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Appleby

Pleasant property well placed

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stuart G.

28 Aug 2021

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Owl Cottage

The property was clean and tidy on arrival. A very quiet and relaxing stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

12 Aug 2021

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Great cottage

A great cottage that was well equipped and spotlessly clean. Plenty of pubs and cafes within walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew r.

5 Jul 2021

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fantastic

Love the charm of the cottage. well equipped. Lovely location. Would 100% recommend to any body.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Guildford

21 Jun 2021

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Second stay as good as the first

This was our second stay in Owl Cottage because we enjoyed it so much the first time. Once again, it did not disappoint. Love the place, love Appleby, love the atmosphere. We hope to be able to stay at Owl Cottage again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

30 May 2021

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Wonderful

Fantastic cottage, great location. Loved it will be back

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

16 May 2021

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Lovely cottage in a beautiful area, great walks right on your doorstep

Really enjoyed our stay, the property was clean and tidy and had everything you need, we received all the information from the owner about the cottage and directions which was great, will definitely return

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

13 May 2021

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Owl Cottage Appleby

This is a gem of a property, excellent location, despite being on the high street, it was very quiet, yet close enough to all amenities. As a couple of avid ramblers this was a perfect base for exploring the local hills, valleys, dales and villages. Very good value for money, one slight niggle, there was no hairdryer. We will definitely return.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martyn G., Wallasey, UK

9 May 2021

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Heart of Appleby

A wonderful little cottage in the heart of Appleby that affords good facilities. A medium firmness mattress in a large bedroom with a well appointed kitchen and lounge make for a perfect base for exploring an incredible confluence of extremely beautiful countryside. The bathroom with shower was of a good size and sufficient for the purposes of a young couple. Our communication with the owner was wonderful and the owner was extremely helpful and informative. Will definitely be staying again.

10/10 Excellent

Mariette D., Durham

29 Apr 2021

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Great location

Loved this little cottage, everything you needed in a good location, easy to get to the the lakes and North Yorkshire, shops pubs and takeaways within walking distance. Good communication with the owner throughout the booking process. Highly recommended

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

18 Apr 2021

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Not to be underestimated! !

Small but well equipped cottage (could do with a frying pan). Clean and tidy throughout. Lovely hot shower! Stayed for 5 days Easter 21. Great location for access to lakes, walks etc. Hopefully at some point upstairs will be available so a whole family could stay. Owner very helpful. Had a lovely stay, would happily book again.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy D., Guildford

20 Sept 2020

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owl cottage Is the perfect getaway cottage in the perfect location

If I could have created my own cottage for a getaway it would have been Owl Cottage. It was clean, well equipped, close to local amenities and above all it had a peaceful comfortable atmosphere. It was not just a lovely place to come back to after a long day’s walking, but it was a nice place just to relax and hang out. I would happily stay there again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Helen W.

25 Aug 2020

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Owl cottage Appleby

Very clean and comfortable, lovely location would book again.Enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

john k.

11 Aug 2020

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appleby

COTTAGE all on one level , clean ,everything you would want.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Avis K.

23 Oct 2019

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cosy cottage

Photos do not do this cottage justice, very warm, huge comfortable bed, perfect position in Appleby near everything. Would definitely be staying here again when next in this area.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Richard M., Framfield, East Sussex

6 Sept 2019

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Delightful location midway between the Cloisters adjacent to the Church and River Eden and Castle

Good value, great location, friendly helpful owner. Do check out the old hospital/Alms houses next door

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

jacqueline d.

27 Aug 2019

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Going back in time

The cottage was quaint and cosy . Ideally situated. Would recommend to anyone seeking me time. Lovely walks and places of interest on door step . . Extremely good value for money would definitely return . .I could write a book a book about it but I tend to Witter.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Angela Hardy-Bishop

.My father was born in Cumbria when it was known as Cumberland. Most of my relatives live in the county.

Why they chose this property

.Appleby is an interesting town with some very old buildings. The local people are really friendly. It is close to Windermere. Kendal, Keswick and the lakes to the west and Barnard's Castle, Durham and the Pennines to the east. There are stone circles in the area including Long Meg and her Daughters, Hadrian's Wall is to the north. There is a lot to choose from and in the centre of Appleby there is a very friendly Tourist Information Centre in the Moot Hall (a white building near to the church cloisters). Enjoy.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is very reasonably priced at £60 per night for every night of the year irrespective of bank holidays. There is a minimum stay of 3 night at a cost of £180..

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