Escape to this elevated contemporary cottage complete with rustic design features and plenty of bespoke finishing touches. Located in Kirkby Lonsdale, a town offering direct access to Cumbria, Yorkshire and Lancashire, this place is a real walker’s paradise. The stunning barn conversion offers remarkably comfortable interiors and exteriors for four guests to rest and recharge in between excursions. Sink into the free-standing bath or lose yourself beneath the rainfall shower, soothing those aching muscles after long fell walks, bike rides and view-seeking adventures in the Yorkshire Dales (1.5 miles), Lake District (11 miles) and Forest of Bowland (7.5 miles).

Architectural skill ensures this two-storey property is filled with natural light throughout, enjoying skylights and floor-to-ceiling French doors in the open-plan living space. This area offers a lounge, kitchen and diner all in one sociable spot. There’s a wood burner at one side to keep everything cosy when it’s cold and patio doors lead out into the large, enclosed garden when the sun shines. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, and you can sit up at the breakfast bar to keep the cook company before dinner is served. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms ensure everyone benefits from their own personal space. Both bedrooms are king-size, one accompanied by a bathroom on the ground floor and one with an en-suite just upstairs.

Start any adventure from the centre of Kirkby Lonsdale, just half a mile away. This traditional town boasts pretty architecture and welcoming local businesses, with the River Lune pleasantly running through. The neighbouring town of Ingleton is another hive of activity (7 miles), home to the scenic Ingleton Waterfalls. The towering fell of Ingleborough (11 miles) can be admired in the distance or summited in a rewarding hike. There’s also a selection of thrilling caves close by including White Scar Cave (8.5 miles) and Ingleborough Cave (12.5 miles), both welcoming visitors to explore.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 super-king-size

- 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC (both bathrooms have a heated towel rail with an additional electric override function so can be used in Summer)

- Electric oven and induction hob, built in fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine

- Wood burner

- Underfloor heating throughout downstairs and, upstairs bathroom

- Heating provided by air sourced heat pump (upstairs bedroom is radiator only)

- TV

- Partially enclosed garden with patio

- Private off-road parking - access to the property is down a short farm lane

- Pub in Kirkby Lonsdale 0.5 miles