In Sedbergh .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sedbergh vacation home, you'll find Farfield Mill and Brigflatts Meeting House. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Dent Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Farfield Mill - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Lake Windermere - 42 min drive - 45.9 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 45 min drive - 45.9 km
Ullswater - 52 min drive - 71.7 km
Getting around
Kirkby Stephen Station - 16 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 96 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min drive
The Gun Dog - 2 min drive
The Sun Inn - 7 min drive
Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
The Red Lion - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Relaxing rural retreat
Herdwick Barn is a beautiful stone barn conversion just outside Sedbergh -‘England’s Book Town’ -in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is a fantastic base for those looking for outdoor adventure in the Lakes or Dales or a quiet spot to read and relax. Only 1.1 miles from the Sedbergh Golf Course and Sedbergh School it is also ideal for golfers or parents/friends of Sedbergh School. Enjoy stunning views of the Howgills from the patio and in winter cuddle up in front of the wood burner. In a cluster of three, the property includes its own half acre of securely fenced grounds, ideal for guests with dogs. Only a short walk from the town centre and equipped with superfast B4RN broadband it really does have everything you need for a great stay!
The Property: This little gem has two bedrooms, both with luxury ensuite shower rooms, and spacious open-plan, single-level living. With private parking for 2-4 cars and secure gardens, including well-fenced paddock space ideal for off lead dog exercising, this wonderful family-friendly and dog-friendly retreat is the perfect base from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales. A short walk into the beautiful town of Sedbergh takes you to restaurants, pubs, cafes, book and craft shops.
Herdwick Barn has a modern open-plan fully equipped kitchen; a comfortable and contemporary lounge with a Smart TV and welcoming multi fuel stove with fuel provided and a bright and light dining area with French doors opening to the patio – with dining and outdoor living furnishings - and garden. Both bedrooms and the lounge feature smart TVs. The home is beautifully appointed throughout with modern furnishings and décor items.
Outside, Herdwick Barn’s inviting patio is a sun trap – perfect for alfresco meals, morning coffee or sundowner drinks, and all of this overlooks a large, enclosed garden and paddock with expansive views of the surrounding meadows and the Howgill Fells. Views are there to be enjoyed at night too – as a designated ‘dark sky’ area, the big, beautiful sky at Herdwick puts on an unrivalled show of stars on a clear night.
Guest Verification and Good Housekeeping Bond or Waiver: Once your booking is confirmed, we request a contact email address, mobile phone number and a photo of a Government ID as part of the guest verification process. Also, to encourage all guests to respect the property and its contents, we ask for a refundable Good Housekeeping Bond of £400 to be placed as a hold against a card by your card issuer, or alternatively, we allow guests to pay a non-refundable £40 Bond Waiver. Completing these two steps is mandatory as it allows access to your personalised Boarding Pass which provides all the details for your stay, advice about activities, electronic manuals, directions to the property and the latest key safe code. This Boarding Pass is provided in conjunction with Enso Connect.
Pets: Up to two well behaved dogs are welcome, however they must be kept out of the bedrooms and off the furnishings. We ask that you clean up outside after your dogs and please do not leave them in the property unattended. There is an additional pet fee charge of £50 payable via your Boarding Pass once your booking is confirmed.
Zip and link beds: The single beds in the twin room can be zipped together to make a super king bed. There is an additional fee of £25 and this can be requested via you Boarding Pass once you have completed the verification steps. Guest verification required: contact details during your stay and a simple ID check may be requested
Good Housekeeping Bond or Bond Waiver required: £400 refundable Bond hold or £40 non-refundable waiver
Extra guests: not allowed
Quiet hours: 11pm to 7am
Pets: a maximum of two dogs can be accommodated but they must be kept out of the bedrooms and must not be left alone in the property. Please note that there is a £50 pet fee charge which will be collected once your booking has been confirmed.
Lost keys or keys not left in the key safe on departure: £100 fee
Keys locked inside the property: £50 fee
Please leave the property in a similar state to when you arrived and lock all doors and windows.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 754 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guest verification required: contact details during your stay and a simple ID check may be requested
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet fee applicable
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
281394
Frequently asked questions
How close is Relaxing rural retreat to the airport?
This vacation home is 61.2 mi (96-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Relaxing rural retreat have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Relaxing rural retreat offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Relaxing rural retreat?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Relaxing rural retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Relaxing rural retreat?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Relaxing rural retreat have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Relaxing rural retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Relaxing rural retreat to downtown Sedbergh?
This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Sedbergh.
Relaxing rural retreat Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage with everything you'd need. Comfortable, homely and warm. Ideal for a weekend break with family and dogs!
William W.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Harrison B.
Sep 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spotlessly clean and equipped to a very high standard. Great large enclosed garden for dogs. Fantastic sitting area with a great view. Respectablw walk into Sedbergh plenty of dales walks from the front door. Loved it.