Two-Home Dales Estate · Sleeps 18 · Yorkshire

Summary:

A remarkable Yorkshire Dales estate sleeping up to eighteen guests across two beautifully restored homes. With nine bedrooms, two private hot tubs, multiple wood-burning stoves, and sweeping fell views in every direction, it offers a generous setting for large family gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. Generous living spaces invite long meals and relaxed evenings together, while the surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities to explore. A place where everyone can come together, without compromising comfort or space.



The Space:

The Space:

For the larger gathering, Rigg End Farmhouse and the Old Dairy Barn come together as one estate in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Eighteen guests, nine bedrooms, two hot tubs and a generous spread of living space. One house gathers everyone around a fireplace and a terrace; the other offers three wood-burning sitting rooms and a Nordic kitchen. Together they hold a crowd with ease, while each keeps its own character and its own quiet corners. Days are for the fells, the rivers and the villages; evenings for fire, food, a soak in the hot tub and the kind of long table that keeps everyone talking. Surrounded by Dales pubs and walks, half an hour from the Lake District, it is made for reunions and milestone weekends that no one wants to end.



Highlights Old Dairy Barn:

Sleeps up to 10 guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms

Three spacious king-size bedrooms with private en-suite bathrooms

One en-suite features a freestanding bath and walk-in rainfall shower

Two flexible bedrooms with twin beds that can be configured as super king-size doubles upon request

Elegant family bathroom with a freestanding bath and walk-in shower

Expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living space designed for entertaining

Fully equipped contemporary kitchen with generous worktop space

Large central island for cooking, dining, and gathering with family and friends

Comfortable lounge with a large corner sofa, Smart TV, and a log-burning fireplace

Dedicated reading nook, ideal for relaxing with a book and enjoying the views

Panoramic views across the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Spacious outdoor terrace featuring a private hot tub, BBQ, and dining area for memorable al fresco meals

Private driveway parking for up to three vehicles



Highlights Farmhouse:

- Sleeps up to 8 guests across four beautifully appointed bedrooms

- Three super king-size bedrooms and one king-size bedroom with space for remote working

- Spectacular mezzanine suite featuring a freestanding bath with views across the surrounding countryside

- Family bathroom with a double vanity unit

- Additional ground-floor bathroom with a walk-in shower

- Three inviting living spaces, each with a wood-burning fireplace

- Spacious, fully equipped kitchen

- Large central island for cooking, dining, and socialising

- Under-counter fridge, plus an additional fridge in the utility room

- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer

- Smart TV

- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout

- Outdoor dining area and BBQ for memorable al fresco meals

- Private hot tub with long views across the Yorkshire Dales National Park

- Up to six dogs welcome across both homes, three at the Farmhouse and three at The Old Dairy Barn (£25 per stay)

- Private driveway parking for up to three vehicles



Guest Access:

Free parking available on a private driveway, self-check in



The Area:

Rigg End Group sits in the upper Eden Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 10 minutes from the market town of Kirkby Stephen and 30 minutes from the Lake District. This is a walking country: the smooth, green Howgill Fells, the heights of Wild Boar Fell, and Smardale Gill nature reserve with its great stone viaduct are all close, while the celebrated Settle–Carlisle railway threads dramatic scenery nearby. Sedbergh, England’s book town, and a scattering of dale villages with old stone pubs are within easy reach. Days are for the fells, the rivers and the views; evenings for the fire and the hot tub, with the Dales all around.



Getting Around:

A car is highly recommended for exploring the beauty of the region. The farmhouse is:

• 30 minutes from the Lake District – ideal for day trips to Windermere, Ambleside, or Ullswater

• 15 minutes from Kendal – a lively market town with shops, cafés, and galleries

• 10 minutes from Tebay Services – a beloved farm shop and service station offering delicious local produce and treats



You’re also just 10 minutes from Kirkby Stephen, which offers local amenities and rail access. Whether you’re planning scenic drives, countryside walks, or foodie stops, this is an easy base for all of it.



Other Things to Note:

On a 14 night stay there would be a change of linen and towels on the 7th night.



There are low ceilings and beams in the Farmhouse, so guests over 6'2" may be more comfortably accommodated in The Old Dairy Barn, with its lofty ceilings.



There are livestock in the surrounding fields, so please ensure pets are supervised at all times.



Interaction with Guests:

We have a self check in facility