Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

Coldbeck House

Lodge No 18

Coldbeck House, built circa 1820 and later converted to a Victorian gentleman's residence, is full of light and boasts some stunning examples of stained glass. Garden enthusiasts will find a wealth of interesting plants and specimen trees - red squirrels and woodpeckers are regular visitors to the garden and the original mill leat (though now empty) runs through the front garden.

On arrival, guests are welcomed with refreshments in the sitting room, in front of a cosy log burning stove. All the bedrooms are spacious and have lovely views - either over the gardens and woodland or over the leat to the nearby village church. For guests looking for a romantic get-away, one room has a brass bedstead, marble fireplace and huge gilt mirror and is approached by its own staircase. Each room is individually designed with colour co-ordinated luxury linen and towels and they are all equipped with the usual tea and coffee facilities , as well as many other little touches.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Richard and Belle are regular hill walkers, keen gardeners and both love travelling. Richard is an experienced mountaineer and amateur artist while Belle previously ran two Wolsey Lodges - Crayke Castle and Halfway House near York - winning the Johansen's Award of Excellence in 1991 and the English Tourist Board's All England Best Bed and Breakfast award in 1993. Richard and Belle enjoy welcoming guests to their home and sharing their knowledge of the locality.

The Location

Coldbeck House is situated at the edge of the unspoilt village of Ravenstonedale with its wonderful old church and remains of a 12th century Gilbertine priory. The Howgills, which offer superb and extensive hill-walking, are accessible from the doorstep; both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks are each only a half hour drive from Ravenstonedale. There are two good eating places in the village itself.

Places of Local Interest

The Howgills, The Lake District, The Yorkshire Dales, Smardale Nature Reserve, Orton Farmers Market, Kirkby Stephen, Lowther Castle, Ullswater and Haweswater, Rheged, Village in the Hill, Appleby Fair, Acorn Bank Gardens.,

How to find Coldbeck House Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

About 5 minutes drive from the M6 motorway - exit at Junction 38 (Tebay). Take A685 direction Brough & Kirkby Stephen off the roundabout. Continue on this road for approximately 6 miles taking the right turn to Ravenstonedale. Soon after passing 30mph sign you will see the King's Head pub on the right - immediately opposite there is a left turn and entrance to the driveway of Coldbeck House.