When it comes to scenic views, it’s hard to beat those in Appleby-in-Westmoreland. This pretty Norman market town in the Eden Valley has plenty to offer holidaymakers, including gorgeous holiday cottages to rent, fantastic walks and beautifully restored buildings. In every season, it is a pleasure to stroll along ancient streets lined with enticing shop fronts or beside the River Eden. Appleby is just a few miles from the Lake District National Park, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a popular holiday destination all year round for those who enjoy being outdoors. Read more
Nestling in a beautiful position opposite a pretty waterfall (below which lies a deep pool perfect for cold-water swimming) this delightful character holiday cottage sits in the picturesque peaceful Eden Valley in Cumbria, within easy reach of the Lake District and its many attractions. Ford Cottage is a superb choice for couples (one or two) and a tranquil haven abundant with wildlife where you can relax and unwind. For larger groups the upstairs Owl Room can be added, £150 p/w or £40 per night, three-night minimum.
Set in an exceptional position within its very own natural enclave at the foot of a waterfall, (the deep pool below offering on-site cold-water swimming!) this fabulous holiday cottage is located within the picturesque Eden Valley, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, abutting the Lake District. A tranquil haven abundant with wildlife, The Watermill is just perfect for a relaxing self-catering holiday, close to Appleby, Kirkby Stephen and the area's many visitor attractions.
This charming cottage in the beautiful Eden Valley is waiting for you. The converted 18th Century coach house is in Long Marton, within walking distance of the village pub and only three miles from Appleby-in-Westmorland. It sleeps four people in two bedrooms and is a favourite with couples and families, many of whom return for a holiday every year. The Lake District National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are all within an easy drive to provide a wide choice of walks, bike rides and sightseeing opportunities.
"Barn in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Located in the pretty Eden Valley village of Gamblesby, on the edge of the North Pennines lies this sympathetically converted barn within a pretty courtyard overlooking the original village church. On the edge of the North Pennines Area of...
"2 Eden Lodge" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Kirkby Stephen is a traditional and historic market town that lies at the heart of the Cumbrian countryside, between both the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales. With a wide selection of independent eateries, friendly local...
"Linden Lea" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Brough is a small town resting in the Eden Valley, at the foot of the North Pennines, a few miles north of Kirkby Stephen. The town offers a couple of pubs, restaurants, a café and a shop. It is surrounded by traditional farm meadows and...
"Macaw Cottages, No. 4" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Kirkby Stephen is a bustling and historical market town, resting in an ideal position in the Cumbrian countryside, surrounded by the Lake District National Park, Yorkshire Dales National Park and the North Pennines. Complemented by a wide...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This converted old wash house has been furnished to a lovely standard while retaining its original features, making it the ideal spot for a romantic retreat. There are many footpaths from the cottage in all directions from picturesque Crosby...
"Rose Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Cumbria. The mediaeval town of Appleby-in-Westmorland is situated in a loop of the River Eden, with the North Pennines and the Lake District Fells visible on the western horizon. This is one of the loveliest towns in the north of England, set in the...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. Traditional detached stone house set in the stunning Lake District National Park, overlooking fields and fells. The pretty village of Pooley Bridge sits on the River Eamont and beautiful Ullswater is just 2 miles away. The village has a...
"Barn in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This wonderful, single storey barn conversion is the ideal holiday home for a couple looking to enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District. Being well located in the peaceful Eden Valley means there are plenty of walks to enjoy...
"Bungalow in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. This attractive stone cottage is situated in the picturesque Eden Valley, in the pretty village of Dufton with its friendly village pub. Located in the North Pennines, a stone's throw from the Pennine Way and a short drive to the Lakes, there...
"Log Cabin in Cumbria" is a 3 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 6 guests in Cumbria. A 3 mile walk from the quiet village of Yanwath follows the River Eamont, crossing the river near Tirril and continues into Penrith, where there are shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants a plenty. Ullswater is 3 miles away where there is some...
"Linden Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. Ravenstonedale lies at the foot of the Howgill Fells, within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Once described by the famous author, A Wainwright, as one of Westmorland’s loveliest villages, the area boasts many walking, horse riding and...
"The Cow House" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Shap is a linear village sitting within the isolated dales of the Eden district, Cumbria. The village is home to a selection of shops, a Post Office, pubs, a swimming pool and a memorial park, while the nearby Shap Abbey makes a wonderful...
"Elm Tree Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The historic town of Appleby, set at the heart of the lush Eden Valley, was originally the county town of Westmorland. The picturesque street of Boroughgate, with interesting old buildings, is at the heart of the town and links the...
"Marton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the River Eden and is overlooked by the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Lake District Fells showing on the western horizon. Set at the heart of the...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Head out to visit both the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Your nearest lake is pretty Haweswater (22 miles) which is a great starting point for many a walk. If you re visiting in dry months, see if you can...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Located on the brink of the Yorkshire Dales and with the Lake District National Park not far away, this property boasts an unrivalled position for exploring the heart of northern England. The village itself is equipped with plenty of amenities...
"Macaw Cottages, No. 4A" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Kirkby Stephen rests between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks offering a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs for every taste and budget. The town boasts a picnic area where “Frank’s Bridge” crosses the River Eden,...
"Little Winder" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Askham is a small rural Nottinghamshire village just off the A57 and close to the A1. The village has a pub. Sherwood Forest is just 11 miles away, with the Robin Hood visitors centre providing wonderful woodland walks including to the renowned...
"Apartment in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. The apartment is less than a mile from the centre of Penrith where you will find a variety of restaurants, pubs and independent shops. Attractions and landmarks in this historic market town include the popular Penrith and Eden Museum and the...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Encompassed by the River Eden, Appleby is a wonderful town and holiday destination. Visit the Norman castle which lies less than half a mile from home or hop on a train on the Settle to Carlisle Railway which passes through during summer...
"Barn in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. Located in the picturesque village of Gamblesby just 15 miles from the Lake District National Park, this property offers a fabulous base for a romantic getaway. There are many walks right from your door, along with a local village bakery/cafe...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Cumbria. This cottage is located in the tranquil village of Gamblesby, which has a large central village green surrounded by 18th and 19th century red sandstone buildings, and it is just 15 miles from Ullswater. This is a great base to enjoy a boat trip...
"Cottage in Cumbria" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The cottage is set in the friendly village of Bolton, just 11 miles south of the market town of Penrith and 4 miles north of the historic town of Appleby in the peaceful Eden Valley. There are lots of opportunities for walkers and cyclists to...
"Whinstone" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Cumbria. The historic town of Appleby-in-Westmorland lies in a loop of the River Eden and is overlooked by the North Pennines, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with the Lake District Fells showing on the western horizon. Set at the heart of the...
Popular towns in and around The Lake District:
AlstonAmblesideApplebyArnsideBaggrowBarrow in FurnessBootleBowness on WindermereBowness-on-WindermereBramptonBurton-in-KendalCaldbeckCarlisleCarnforthCartmelCleatorCockermouthConistonConiston WaterDeepdaleDentEskdale GreenEskdale ValleyGosforthGrasmereGrizebeckHawksheadIrebyKendalKeswickKirkby LonsdaleKirkby StephenKirksantonLoweswaterMilnthorpeNewby BridgePenrithRavenglassSedberghUllswaterUlverstonWasdaleWhittingtonWigtonWindermereSearch within North West England
Here are seven unmissable reasons why you need to stay in a cottage in Appleby.
Outstanding Architecture - Some market towns are in a beautiful location, but the state of their buildings lets them down. Appleby is as lovely to look at as the countryside that surrounds it, with the jewel being the magnificent Appleby Castle where you can fish on the River Eden, enjoy afternoon tea beside the fire or even take a guided ghost tour. Appleby also has a lovely church dating from the 12th Century, the Hospital of St Anne and The Cloisters. Just walk down Boroughgate to see it all.
Scenic Walks and Bike Rides - Exploring Appleby and the surrounding area is a treat. Visitors who enjoy the challenge of a long route should consider the 12-mile loop that starts in Appleby and goes around Dufton Pike with an elevation of nearly 1,400 feet. A more leisurely walk is the path to Rutter Force waterfall which goes beside the River Eden. The Eden Valley also offers plenty of variety for both road cyclists and mountain bikers with access directly from Appleby. With the Lake District, North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales all close by, there is plenty to keep everyone happy.
Delicious Food - Cumbrian farms produce some of the tastiest food in the UK, and local pubs and restaurants know how to make the most of it. Traditional Cumbrian recipes include Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cumberland Sausage and Salt Marsh Lamb. Appleby’s Saturday market is an excellent place to buy ingredients directly from the producers, while food-lovers should add Appleby Creamery Cheeses and the Appleby Brewery to their gastronomic itinerary.
Breathtaking Views - The scope of the landscape gives the area around Appleby unforgettable views. Some of these can be seen from the long-distance Pennine Way, while others are more readily appreciated from a seat on the Settle to Carlisle Railway which crosses the magnificent Ribble Viaduct.
Friendly Towns and Villages - Appleby is not the only lovely town in the Eden Valley. From here you can also reach Kirkby Stephen, Penrith, Brough, Shap, Orton and Tebay, each with a unique history and individual character that makes visiting a pleasure.
Local Attractions - Whatever the weather, there is always something interesting to see or fun to do within easy reach of your holiday cottage in Appleby. Eden Valley attractions include waterfalls like those at Ashgill Force and Aira Force, beautiful ruins such as Brougham Castle and Penrith Castle, ancient stone circles, golf courses at Penrith and Kirkby Stephen, and stately homes and gardens like Dalemain Mansion and Acorn Bank.
Flora and Fauna - With much of the surrounding area protected either as a National Park or an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is unsurprising that a wide variety of flora and fauna flourish in the Eden Valley. Red squirrels are a reasonably common sight as are roe deer, kestrel, lapwings and golden plover.
The Eden Valley has links to the Vikings, the Saxons, and even King Arthur, whose father, Uther Pendragon, is reputed to have built Pendragon Castle. Of all its towns and villages, Appleby is arguably the prettiest and most welcoming, and the perfect place for your next holiday.
