The Cow Byre, Barras

Stayed for 2 nights in July 2020. Beautiful accomdation, stunning area.We enjoyed walks around the countryside. Definitely recommend a visit, lovely touch with welcoming gifts of eggs, wine, milk, chocolate.

My husband and i celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary at the Cow byre, it was so special the owners was so accommodating, wine, chocolates, biscuits was there wen we arrived. The cottage was so beautiful, wen you opened the back door it was amazing, Cumbria is so beautiful. All i can say please visit this cottage, you will be mesmerised xxxx

The cottage was absolutely beautiful, as was the surrounding area- could not fault the amenities. The space in the cottage was very well thought out, cosy, comfortable and cute. Lovely little gifts left which we enjoyed and the bath was great! Only problems were that there was extremely loud and disruptive building work going on in the garden attached to the cottage from 8am which we were not informed of. This obviously woke us up, was not peaceful and the huge crain over the house was a little off putting on arrival. The owner was very apologetic and offered us a generous discount given the circumstances, for which we were very grateful. Pans in the kitchen were provided but some were very greasy? Thank you for a lovely stay, would be more than happy to return in the future.

We were looking for a weekend break for our 23rd wedding anniversary around Kirkby Stephen and when we saw this one the decision was easy. Quaint, unusual, four-poster, great bath position... Well, the reality is even better. Didn't need the log burner as it was so mild (bit of a shame) but, yes, the gowns and slippers are a great touch as are the items in the fridge. Bed excellent, bath excellent, shower excellent, kitchen area excellent, parking excellent, Hey, we couldn't find fault with it at all. Would be happy to return in the future.

We are so happy with we found this little cottage. It was perfect. So well thought out for the space available. The king size bed was super comfortable. We loved the glass patio doors and seating area overlooking the amazing view. We were not short of anything. We loved the slipper and dressing gowns we felt like we were at an exclusive spa! The location is about 10 mins away from Kirkby Stephen which has a Co-op and lots of little shops and petrol station. There are plenty of pubs in the area although perhaps not within walking distance. We chose to eat in most nights. The kitchen has everything we needed to make a full Sunday lunch. The local area is perfect of outdoor activities. We spent the week gill scrambling and mountain biking. The Lake District is close enough to visit but we preferred enjoying the quieter local areas. The secure bike storage was a big plus point! The owners Mark and Lisa couldn’t have been more helpful. We will certainly return. Thanks you for creating an amazing place.

Stayed here for a long weekend courtesy of our daughters , and one of their boyfriends... from the moment we opened the door , it was WOW !!! The place just oozes character , charm and coziness Beautiful scenery on your doorstep , red squirrels, little mouse in the wall and birds galore. The bath in the bedroom was amazing , so much imagination has gone into this place. Very very quirky , would love to return in summer! A visit to the Tan Hill pub is a must , such a remote place , Kirkby Stephen was a welcome surprise , good range of shops etc . Would thoroughly recommend a stay at the cow byre .

Have had lovely week away at this beautiful cottage! Waking up to those beautiful views every morning was a real treat! Location Is great area for both the yorkshire dales and for visiting the lakes. Not far from main roads. In peaceful area and views overlooking the dales. Amenities All the facilities you could want really, the roll top bath being the highlight! The log burner was also great and the bed very comfortable. Kitchen could maybe do with extra shelve or something for storing food otherwise can not fault it! Recommendations Walking- Ingelton Falls (South Yorkshire Dales), Aira Force (Ullswater) Local Food- Mango Tree Indian (Kirkby Stephen) Places- Scar White Cave (Ingelton), Appleby Spa Hotel (Appleby), Mountain Biking (Grizdale). Thankyou for a lovely stay and the little treats left for us on arrival was a lovely touch will recommend to family and friends :)

Just way too lovely! Cannot describe this location! The guest house feels more like 5star hotel! I feel like buying the place forever, so I can come by whenever I like. The home owner as given everything a couple could need to make this stay most comfortable! The homeowner gave us very warm hospitality. AMAZING is all I can say! I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a honeymoon or just getaway from busy city life.

My wife and i had a lovely time in the cow Byrne for our honeymoon,the owners are lovely and make you feel very welcome in there lovely cottage,of what they built together from scratch they have done a marvellous job, i would recommend this place to friends and family.

An amazing little place, perfect for two. It is beautifully renovated & decorated. The views were amazing and it was lovely having outside space to enjoy them and the wildlife.

Everything was exactly as described and more! Loved all the extra touches which made it more personal. An ideal base for both Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales. We had a wonderful week.

The owners have clearly put a great deal of thought into the barn and the decor is fabulous. The bed is so comfy and the whole place is immaculate. The location is great, the views from the sitting area were lovely and we couldn't have asked for anything more. We really enjoyed our weekend and will recommend to friends.

Lovely cottage with exceptional furnishings and a view to look at all day and never be bored. The owners were friendly and helpful.

The cottage is in a beautiful location, perfect for an escape away from the real world. I loved its rural location and beautiful views. The cottage is fantastically renovated and we couldn't stop admiring it. The view from the sofa over the hills is just one you can stare at all day!

The Cow Byre is a beautiful and quirky cottage with great views. The owner has gone out of their way to think of everything - making it a real home from home. The location is really peaceful yet not too far from the nearest town. Loved it!

The cow byre was perfect, and just what my partner and I wanted for a romantic getaway. The view from the sofa and sitting outside with a glass of wine was particularly amazing. As it's in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District it's perfect for ramblers, although most of the classic walks in the lakes were a bit of a drive away. The owners completely leave you to it, so you're in your own little haven.

The perfect romantic retreat to unwind and relax in. We had a fantastic time from beginning to end.

A very relaxing and romantic place to stay with tranquil surroundings and a cosy log burning stove.

Had an amazing time at The Cow Byre, such a comfortable and accommodating place which was the perfect base for a peaceful holiday. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be returning!

Just back from an amazing week at the Cow Byre, wonderful views, wildlife right outside the door, excellent hosts, we couldn't have asked for any more. Would thoroughly recommend!

This was an amazingly decorated and brilliantly converted space. Go now!

My husband I stayed here for 5 nights for our honeymoon in March. It was absolutely perfect, such a romantic hideaway. We will definitely be returning. The whole cottage is perfectly kitted out for 2.

A superb cottage with beautiful views. Lovely and cosy, a great base for the surrounding attractions.

A peaceful location & lovely cottage with great views over the Dales. The owners were great providing us with info on walks and the local area, nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely return to The Cow Byre.

The Cow Byre was everything we could have hoped for!

Beautiful cottage in a wonderfully secluded setting! Couldn't have enjoyed our get away any more as we got engaged in the Lake District and enjoyed our special and unforgettable weekend together in The Cow Byre! Thanks.

A stunning cottage, it had gorgeous décor and we loved the bath! Very peaceful and the perfect place to relax. Amazing views.

We just returned from a three night stay at Cow Byre Cottage. The cottage is maintained to a very high standard and one of the quirkiest places I've stayed. Cow Byre has a lovely homely feel about it which is even better once you get the open log burning stove going on a cold March windy night. We took all of our own provisions and everything else we needed for a nice weekend away from it all. The grounds are very welcoming and all prior instructions are easy to follow i.e. where to park, where the key is etc. The owners where very thoughtful in the gifts they left. I won't go on too much about the Cottage as you need to visit for yourselves. The area is a walkers paradise with open fells, nature reserves etc. If you don't want to venture out on arrival to Cow Byre you need no go any further than the window as it's a bird watchers paradise, cameras to the ready and enjoy your stay; I know we did.

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Cow Byre for 3 nights for a short break during his birthday period. The property was exquisite and luxurious with roll top bath, wood burning stove and four poster bed, absolutely 5 star. The break was everything we wanted and more, the accommodation had everything we needed for a more than comfortable stay as well as lovely extras such as bathrobes, slippers and a great DVD collection. Upon arrival we were greeted with a bottle of wine, a personalised card, chocolates and eggs and milk in the fridge! The views were superb and and the surrounding areas fantastic and accessible. Lisa and Mark provided a useful folder containing info about the property and also surrounding pubs, activities and things to see. We honestly could not fault a single thing about this accommodation or our stay- we shall definately be returning! Thanks again Kate & David

This idyllic cottage is a perfect location for a short relaxing break with very easy access to both the east of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Cottage is furnished with lovely attention to detail and provides quirky and endearing living space for young couples. We loved the open plan layout of the cottage - especially the views out over the hills from the fantastic bath!! We would definitely return to the cottage. Our every need was catered for while also giving us the privacy and space we wanted for our mini-moon! Highly reccommend!

Incredible property.

The most beautiful cottage I have ever had the pleasure of staying in. We had never heard of Kirkby Stephen and I am so glad we stumbled across it and The Cow Byre. Gorgeous location, beautiful views, lovely people, amazing cottage, great pubs....we had the most wonderful time. Complimentary wifi, a huge dvd cupboard...incredibly clean! We haven't stopped telling our friends and family and recommending it to others. Fantastic 4 poster bed, huge roll top bath....everything you need...even a bottle of wine and cookies, milk and eggs...Thank-you....for a wonderful stay! Amy and Phil x

One of the most beautiful and individual cottages I have ever seen. Had such a relaxing time and couldn't have enjoyed the mini break more. The wine, cookies and chocolates from Lisa and Mark were a lovely touch as was the milk and eggs. The views were phenomenal and my partner and I got quite used to waking up to such wonderful sights, even for the few short days we stayed. Very much hope to return again. Thank you for having us!

The Cow Byre is very comfortable and in a very relaxing setting, the peace and quiet was lovely!!

We had a fantastic week at Cow Byre. This cottage is beautiful, with bags of character and amazing views. Located between the Lakes and the Dales, perfect if you love walking. If walking is not your bag, then you are only 30-40 minutes drive to the beautiful Lake District. We loved our holiday at Cow Byre!

Quite simply superb!

Wonderful cottage in an idyllic countryside setting.

Beautiful cottage in ideal rural location, we really enjoyed our week in this secluded part of the Eden Valley. Excellent base for our walking holiday.

The location and property were perfect, it felt homely and great to come back to at the night time after day trips out. Couldn't recommend the cottage enough, pleasant stay and perfect setting for a holiday.

Fantastic cottage, lovely little extra touches to make our stay even more special. The owners of the cottage are so nice and have thought of everything. Very clean cottage. We had the most amazing weekend, thank you!

Secluded location, the beautiful décor was to a high standard. The cottage felt homely and welcoming, the owners have done themselves proud, we look forward to coming back in the future! Sykes staff were superb also, extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable and confident leaving my booking in their hands. All round - fabulous!

We recently spent a long weekend at the cow byre. We loved it from the welcome card, wine and chocolates to the home from home comforts. The cottage had everythig we needed and was surrounded by lovely walks and close by to Kirby Stephen. We are looking forward to returning in the bear future. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

From the wine, cookies and welcome card to the wonderful slippers and bathrobes it was clear that the owners really care about this property and the guests that stay there. Really great attention to detail made this the perfect getaway cottage. The photos really don't do it justice. Everything was just wonderful I would highly recommend staying here - although possibly not in January as the weather was appalling! The restaurant guide came in handy and on Saturday night we had a great indian meal in Kirkby Stephen, about 5 miles away.

What a beautiful cottage! The photos do not really show you how lovely it is. On arrival we found we had been left a welcome card, bottle of wine and eggs and milk. The attention to detail when decorating was wonderful and everything was of the highest quality. Would definitely recommend this for a romantic country break. We had a fabulous time!

The property was beautifully furnished with great attention to the design and detail. A really comfortable place to relax and unwind. All the extra touches including the roll top bath in the bedroom, crystal chandeliers and the bottle of complimentary champagne chilling in the fridge on arrival made for a really special break away. Special mention to the owners for all their help and assistance, nothing was too much trouble. We hope to find our way back to The Cow Byre very soon.

The Cow Byre is amazing! The scenery and log fire was bliss! Will most definitely be back!

Lovely welcome and great hospitality from the hosts. The tranquillity was really appreciated, whilst the stunning views and quality of accommodation made for a fantastic week.

I loved the cosy feel to the cottage and the fire, I also loved the bath tub! The bed was gorgeous, feather filled pillows were amazing! Had a lovely stay!

The Cow Byre was an absolutely stunning property. Our hosts had thought of everything, and it by far exceeded our expectations. A perfect retreat, and I am looking forward to visiting there again in the future.

From the second we arrived we loved absolutely everything about the property, the view, the gorgeous furnishings, especially the bath upstairs in the bedroom. It was clean, homely and so relaxing. Absolute perfection!!

It is easy to see why this cottage is popular for honeymoons. The bedroom is like the poshest room in the best hotel you could imagine. The whole cottage is very well equipped, though a little short on storage space.The owners are extremely friendly, without being intrusive. The setting high on the side of the Eden Valley is idyllic, and you will see lots of birds and other wildlife from the living room. From the welcome pack to the bathrobes, it is obviously a cottage that has a lot of love put into it. There was even a 'welcome' card clearly selected to reflect our enthusiasm for butterflies. You feel more like a welcome guest than a customer.

Our host were most welcoming, the fire stove was all ready for us, only needed to light a match. The cottage was quiet and cosy.

It was the perfect place for a very relaxing honeymoon in a beautiful peaceful location. The Cow Byre was decorated and equipped to a high standard for a luxurious stay.

I booked this for a weekend treat for my wife's birthday and have to say it was the best decision I made! It is simply incredible. The pictures do not do it justice and if you are looking for a perfect, romantic weekend (or longer if you are lucky!) then this has to be the place. Lovely personal touches, such as chocolate, bottle of wine and cookies waiting upon our arrival and fresh milk and eggs all made for a wonderfully relaxing three nights. A perfect base to tour the Lakes but plenty of local walks if you dont fancy driving once you get there. I cannot recommend The Cow Byre enough and hope that one day we will be fortunate enough to return to this small piece of heaven. :)

The cottage is perfect. Nice personal touches and nothing was too much trouble. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

Absolutely beautiful place with stunning views. We were made to feel welcome the second we stepped through the door and were greeted by wine and cookies. The house was immaculate and i enjoyed many evenings having a relaxing bath whilst my partner watched TV downstairs. A really enjoyable stay and we will definitely be back!!!

The photos did not do the cottage justice. The cottage was excellent, with great views and an apple tree in the garden that was host to a variety of birds, including a woodpecker and a red squirrel. Overall, a great place to relax.

It was just perfect. We knew the pictures looked lovely but was so much nicer in the flesh, which is always a bonus! The owners were fab too. Very friendly and left us wine, eggs, chocolates and cookies!

We stayed here for our 1st wedding anniversary in May and it has been beautiful! The photos of The Cow Byre are lovely but really didn't do it justice. We were amazed at how lovely it was is the flesh! When we arrived we had milk, eggs, wine and cookies waiting for us, which was a lovely touch. The place is immaculate and decor is completely my taste. We spent the first day just saying how we could live here! I really can't rate it enough. Mark and Lisa were fab. Really friendly and helpful. The cottage is full of information on where to visit, which was really helpful. It's really nice to actually go somewhere and it be this perfect as there is usually something that can put a bit of a dampner on your holiday but there has literally been nothing. This has been nicer than our 2 week honeymoon abroad, even though the weather hasn't been brilliant, it hasnt mattered as its just nice to be here and everything be so easy! We will certainly be returning!

Fantastic views. The property was nice and warm and in a peaceful location. Comfy bed. Loads to do in the area.

The Cow Barn was just as lovely on our second visit. The owners go out of their way to ensure you have a perfect stay, we'll be back without a doubt!

How peaceful the property was, and the transport links to the lake district was brilliant. Overall it was best holiday my wife and I have taken in a long time.

This rental is fantastic -- it's everything the picture shows and more. The view from the windows is gorgeous -- rolling hills for miles. The bed is super comfy, and the amenities are all there...great kitchen, clawfoot tub --the works! There was nothing bad about this place -- the owners are great as well!

This cottage is fantastic and the location is wonderful for exploring the Peaks & the Lake District. The view from the cottage was unbeatable!

We both really loved The Cow Byre Cottage. We especially liked the well thought out use of the property and its presentation, particularly the salvaged refurbished very large claw foot bath!

What a fantastic little cottage so homely and the little touches throughout the cottage from the wine, chocolates, cookies, eggs and milk on arrival, with a welcome card to the logs and the honesty box were just perfect! Beautiful views from the property. Fantastic location. Will definitely visit The Cow Byre again. All in all perfect!!

It was exactly as described in the brochure. Very quiet and great views.

Loved the peace and quiet. The Cow Byre was brilliant, will be recommending it to my family and friends. The view was spectacular, would love to visit again.

We loved the peace and quiet and just being away from everything. The cottage has been refurbished beautifully. My husband had doctor's orders to completely rest and that we did, even on the rainy days with DVDs, lovely views and a couple of bottles! We relaxed.

We loved the peace and quietness of the cottage - total relaxation - just what the doctor ordered.

The cottage was just what we needed. My husband needed complete rest after a bout in hospital, and this was the place to be. The cottage has been beautifully refurbished with views to die for, peace and tranquillity miles from anywhere. Would recommend it to all our friends.

The layout was quite unique and quirky. The views very spectacular and quiet surroundings. Just the right side of quaint!

What a fantastic holiday for our 20th wedding anniversary, the cottage had every thing you need, even the hair dryer and iron complete With ironing board. Bed was the comfiest I ever slept in. The view was amazing and fantastic to have to tree to see the birds, (blue/yellow tits, wood pecker and red squirrel). It was nice to watch the telly from down and upstairs in the bed, the cottage was clean and fresh with some old and modern decor, really wanted to stay another week, you could spend your time in the cottage without going out anywhere, superb.

Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. So peaceful, all in all a very relaxing break.

Everything about our weekend was just perfect, the wine & biscuits on arrival, milk & eggs in the fridge & wood for the stove. The cottage was lovely from the four poster bed, with the views over the countryside when sat in the bath. We would reccommend a walk to High Force & a visit to Tan Hill (highest pub in England) All in all a perfect weekend getaway!!

A gorgeous little cottage - perfect for a couple and with all the things you would need for a short break away. Amazing views from the living room doors and patio area. The wine and biscuits on arrival were a really nice touch, and there's lots to do around the local towns. The wood-burner was a treat too.

Having the wood burning stove was a real luxury on chilly evenings. A beautifully decorated little cottage which we would be happy to recommend, along with Sykes Cottages.

The cottage was lovely and quiet, which is what we wanted. There are plenty of places of interest to visit. The scenery is beautiful.

Everything about the Cow Byre was wonderful, location, cottage and owners. You should go!

The property was absolutely perfect in every detail and exceeded our expectations!

Beautifull cottage, renovated with fantastic attention to detail. Owners left a welcome card, chocolates, wine, biscuits, eggs and milk. Wood burning stov] laid ready to light. Spotlessly clean bed linen, towels and robes waiting for us. Toiletries in the downstairs cloakroom Peaceful stay in a stunning location. We sat watching birds, rabbits and deer from our private patio area, I can;t think of anything that could be improved on!

The Cow Byre is a really fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting. We highly recommend it.

The cottage and surrounding areas were stunning! The owners made us feel very welcome and we will be returning again!

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful relaxing break and got exactly what we were looking for. The views were stunning and there was a good range of activities nearby. We went to the highest pub in Britain which was a lovely experience. The area was beautiful and we would definitely go back again.