Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)Cottage in England
16 guests · 7 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this cottage rental
Ashley Bank comprises of two fully furnished and equipped to high standard cottages with all the home comforts you'd expect to find. Please note, use of the hot tub is available as an optional extra, please message for prices.
Our largest cottage, Ashley Cottage, sleeps 12:
- One double bedroom ensuite bathroom.
- Two twin bedrooms with shared double shower room.
- Two family bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
- Both family bedrooms have one king size and one single bed.
- All the bed linen and towels are provided.
- Gas central heating.
- In addition there are Two cots and two high chairs.
- One large sitting room with Sky TV, Netflix & Wireless speaker.
- An electric real flame stove in the sitting room.
- The dinning room seats 16 comfortably.
- Quick Free WiFi connection.
- A very well equipped kitchen with a 6 burner gas cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer, & sink.
- Has all the home comforts you'd expect including a laundry room with washing machine, dryer and drying racks for wet boots after a long walk.
- Backs out onto a spacious, secure, private three-quarter acre lawned garden, patio and BBQ area, including gas BBQ and outdoor Table Tennis Table.
-Secure bike storage available.
- Swing set and storage box containing outdoor equipment such as balls, shuttlecocks and bats, plus a junior football post, giving fun for lads and dads alike!
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Our smaller cottage, Beechtree Cottage, sleeps between 2 and 4:
- Accessed across a small courtyard from Ashley Cottage.
- One double bedroom with ensuite shower room to sleep two.
- Fully equipped kitchen, including gas hob, oven, microwave oven and fridge/freezer.
- Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area.
- Ability to extend sofa in living room into a sofa bed to sleep a further two comfortably.
- Sky TV and Netflix.
- Quick WiFi connection.
- Gas central heating.
- Equipped with fresh, white bed linen and towels.
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- We are now a dog friendly establishment, limited to two dogs unless via prior arrangement at an additional charge of £30 per dog per stay, to cover additional cleaning.
- Ample parking for up to seven large vehicles.
Our largest cottage, Ashley Cottage, sleeps 12:
- One double bedroom ensuite bathroom.
- Two twin bedrooms with shared double shower room.
- Two family bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
- Both family bedrooms have one king size and one single bed.
- All the bed linen and towels are provided.
- Gas central heating.
- In addition there are Two cots and two high chairs.
- One large sitting room with Sky TV, Netflix & Wireless speaker.
- An electric real flame stove in the sitting room.
- The dinning room seats 16 comfortably.
- Quick Free WiFi connection.
- A very well equipped kitchen with a 6 burner gas cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher and fridge/ freezer, & sink.
- Has all the home comforts you'd expect including a laundry room with washing machine, dryer and drying racks for wet boots after a long walk.
- Backs out onto a spacious, secure, private three-quarter acre lawned garden, patio and BBQ area, including gas BBQ and outdoor Table Tennis Table.
-Secure bike storage available.
- Swing set and storage box containing outdoor equipment such as balls, shuttlecocks and bats, plus a junior football post, giving fun for lads and dads alike!
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Our smaller cottage, Beechtree Cottage, sleeps between 2 and 4:
- Accessed across a small courtyard from Ashley Cottage.
- One double bedroom with ensuite shower room to sleep two.
- Fully equipped kitchen, including gas hob, oven, microwave oven and fridge/freezer.
- Open plan living room, kitchen and dining area.
- Ability to extend sofa in living room into a sofa bed to sleep a further two comfortably.
- Sky TV and Netflix.
- Quick WiFi connection.
- Gas central heating.
- Equipped with fresh, white bed linen and towels.
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- We are now a dog friendly establishment, limited to two dogs unless via prior arrangement at an additional charge of £30 per dog per stay, to cover additional cleaning.
- Ample parking for up to seven large vehicles.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of England
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(61 Reviews)5.0
Beautiful cottage with views to die for. Photos do not do this place justice.
Many thanks to Debbie and max
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Ashley Bank. The house is bigger than it looks from the pictures, and super-well-equipped. We particularly appreciated abundant hot water and great showers….and the laundry/drying room was fantastic. Debbie and Max were very welcoming and helpful. All in all, a great place 👍
5.0
The property was a described. Accomodated our group of family and friends perfectly. The spacious cottages were very clean and tidy and were extremely well equipped with everything to make our visit home from home. The additional hire of the hot tub delighted the birthday girl. Response and contact from Debbie and Max was very quick and all questions/queries were answered. Highly recommend these cottages for large groups of people.
5.0
Perfect in every way !
Would recommend to anyone !!
Thank you for a fabulous weekend
5.0
13 of us visited for a stag do in the Lakes.
House was perfect - great hosts, loads of room, not too far from the Lake District.
Will be my first choice for future trips.
5.0
Fantastic cottage with amazing grounds, lovely, clean and cosy. Hot tub was a fantastic bonus, the children enjoyed the swings and slide and all the outdoor toys. Everyone enjoyed their stay and looking forward to more visits hopefully in the future, a great place for groups up to 16 people.
5.0
The house was perfect for a large group of friends and family. The location was great - lovely walk to the village pub. The garden made me want to return with the kids! All helped by the beautiful northern weather ☀️
5.0
We had a lovely time. The cottage is in a beautiful setting and the garden was great for the kids and our dog. It had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend
5.0
This is a beautiful property which is well equipped and caters for all. The hosts are lovely and very approachable with excellent communication. Would definitely return and would highly recommend.
5.0
Great location, friendly and supportive host. Fantastic facilities. Hot tub a nice addition.
5.0
Not hard to find, ample parking and a great property in the best part of the country. Loads of communal space to enjoy with your friends as well as walks around the area.
Friendly and helpful owners who aren’t scared to accommodate “stag” parties such as ours. Many thanks, we’ll be back again!
5.0
Booked this beautiful property to celebrate my Mam's 60th birthday. Honestly, it could not have been more perfect! Clean, tidy and comfy with lovely communal spaces for us to enjoy meals and some celebrations together. The bedrooms were wonderful and again, very comfortable. Debbie and Max were fantastic hosts and very helpful and responsive prior to our visit, they gave us lots of information about the local area and places to eat, visit etc.
The added extra of the hot tub is well worth it! We made full use of this facility and it really turned our weekend away into a proper holiday. Really hope to stay in this property again in the future. Oh, and very dog friendly too which is always a plus!
Thank you for an unforgettable stay!
5.0
Everything about our stay was perfect. Communication was spot on from the owners and they made us feel very welcome. Although they live on site we didn't feel their presence at all. Everything was clear, comfortable and relaxed. Can't recommend it highly enough.
5.0
Three generations plus 2 dogs enjoyed a short break to celebrate a 60th Wedding Anniversary. The properties were absolutely fantastic for our group of 10. Plenty of room for teenagers and adults plus huge garden for dogs (and teenagers)
5.0
Everything we could need was at hand. Owners very friendly and helpful. The scenery was amazing! Would definitely recommend this place and would love to book again.
5.0
Excellent accomodation and great hosts!
This accomodation has tick all the boxes. Everything you needed are being provided except for food, of course. Location is very quiet but with huge backyard and beautiful view. Main attraction like Smardale viaduct is just 30-40 minutes walk. You can ask the hosts for the hot tub if you need to hire one. It is also a dog friendly accommodation which is a bonus. There are so many good things about this accomodation which is why I highly recommended it. Will definitely coming back.
5.0
Nothing short of Amazing !! The perfect family break! With great host!
What a hidden gem! Debbie and Max were fantastic, so kind and friendly ! The cottages were beautiful with the most amazing views !!
The website does not do it justice ! This is the perfect stay for a family gathering. The perfect place to shut of and enjoy family time. Max and Debbie were on hand for any needs and are such a friendly couple! We will most defiantly be booking again. The hot tub is a added extra but well worth it ! There is not anything that hasn’t been thought off!
Thank you !!
5.0
The cottages were perfectly equipped for big groups, were really clean and we felt completely at home.
With endless walks from the front door, a hot tub and plenty of kit for games in the garden we didn't need to get in the car once for our whole stay.
Will be going back!
5.0
Perfect place for big groups.
The cottages were perfectly equipped for big groups, were really clean and we felt completely at home.
With endless walks from the front door, a hot tub and plenty of kit for games in the garden we didn't need to get in the car once for our whole stay.
Will be going back!
5.0
We have just got back from a 3 night stay. We were 8 adults, 4 kids, 2 dogs. The property was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We've all had the best time. Debbie and Max were lovely.
5.0
50th birthday celebration
We have just got back from a 3 night stay. We were 8 adults, 4 kids, 2 dogs. The property was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We've all had the best time. Debbie and Max were lovely.
5.0
Fantastic cottages and beautiful walks and views
We stayed at Ashley Bank Cottages for a week, there were 12 adults and 1 child with 4 dogs. Debbie and Max were really welcoming on arrival, the accommodation was spotless and all of the amenities you would need for a large group were there. The kitchen was well stocked with everything, there were tea, coffee and sugar and also toilet rolls in the bathrooms on arrival.
Plenty of room for a family of 13.
The walks and views are breathtaking and Kirkby Stephen had a coop and a few shops for goods and takeout. It was Easter and Debbie and Max put Cadbury cream eggs in a pot for us which was a lovely touch. We used the BBQ which is large and gas, the grounds are lovely with far reaching views, very dog and child friendly.
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely recommend Ashley cottages and would stay again when up in the Lakes …
5.0
Lovely place to stay. We had a great time. Would go again. Location is fantastic. House really great, only tiny thing that might bother some is that the kitchen is not big, but we had great weather so we could make full use of the bbq and out door table. Soooo good.
5.0
Fantastic place
Lovely place to stay. We had a great time. Would go again. Location is fantastic. House really great, only tiny thing that might bother some is that the kitchen is not big, but we had great weather so we could make full use of the bbq and out door table. Soooo good.
5.0
Beautiful!!
Such a wonderful place to spend time with family and friends!It has everything you need from a holiday home.Amazing location,perfect for walking/running and cycling!Lovely hosts!We’d love to come back!Thank you to Debbie & Max!!xx
5.0
70th "Do"
The cottage offered everything for a wonderful 2 night stay with my friends to celebrate my birthday. Easy to locate, quiet, beautiful scenery, warm and cosy. Would definitely stay again.
Thank you to the hosts for keeping such high standards and offering a great venue for my birthday.
5.0
Lovely property and location and charming hosts - I would have appreciated more space for groceries in the kitchen and more work service . It’s a small kitchen for such a large house . Overall great and would recommend it
5.0
Visit at Xmas 2021
Lovely property and location and charming hosts - I would have appreciated more space for groceries in the kitchen and more work service . It’s a small kitchen for such a large house . Overall great and would recommend it
5.0
Fantastic property for large party
We stayed this weekend for my friends 50th birthday. Its was superb. We could not find fault with a single thing. Stunning property, superb views, attention to detail was 5 star. Thank you for a wonderful weekend....see you again soon ❤
5.0
Good space for family group
We had a good time at Ashley Bank, the rooms were well configured for our group and the facilities were good (once we’d got the commercial oven going!)
We were disappointed the hot tub was out of action, recent reviews had said how lovely it was (and it looked it, would’ve been perfect on the snowy weekend we were there). It’s a shame we hadn’t been pre-warned of it’s absence.
However, we didn’t let it spoil a lovely family weekend.
5.0
Amazing Space
My friends and I had a lovely time enjoying the beautiful countryside and each others company. There are plenty of hikes about to keep you busy, and if the weather is inclement there is plenty of space to relax together inside or in the hot tub house. We had a lovely stay, and would highly recommend. Debbie and Max were both very welcoming and helpful & the cottage had everything we required and more.
5.0
Family Break
11 family members spanning 4 generations of spent a week here Oct 21.
Great place to just switch off and break from reality for a while. easy to find and great place to go wandering
Lots of space for for us all to just relax, the hot tub was a hit and welcoming as we picked the week with storm force winds and torrential rain. lol
the kids were fascinated by the automatic lawnmower that came out in the evening !
the only point I would raise is I think the fridge / freezer is a bit small if you've got a full house for a week, but we managed.
Debbie and Max are very welcoming and helpful
would definitely visit again
5.0
great location, very beautiful house, the family loved the stay
5.0
Perfect house for sharing with friends
We spent 4 lovely days at Ashley Bank and the little cottage. Plenty of room for 13 of us. The garden was a huge hit with the children and the views to the fields were so pretty.
Struggled a bit with the gas oven but none of us are used to gas!
One very point is that we thought the tea towels were too thick for drying the dishes!!
Loved the speaker so that we could play our Ashley Bank playlist.
Max and Debbie were very welcoming.
5.0
beautiful property
great location, very beautiful house, the family loved the stay
5.0
Beautiful house and very helpfull
The house was beautiful with a great garden. Great place for a family and Debbie and max were so helpful
5.0
We have just returned from a week at this property it was perfect, Debbie and Max are both lovely and are happy to help if you need it. Ages were from 17-73 (not forgetting the dogs) and all loved it. The place was well equipped, we had lots of bbqs as very fortunate with weather. It was about 10 minute drive to Kirkby Stephens. Overall we had a great time had by all and looking to return.
5.0
Beautiful property/ great for families highly recommended!
We have just returned from a week at this property it was perfect, Debbie and Max are both lovely and are happy to help if you need it. Ages were from 17-73 (not forgetting the dogs) and all loved it. The place was well equipped, we had lots of bbqs as very fortunate with weather. It was about 10 minute drive to Kirkby Stephens. Overall we had a great time had by all and looking to return.
5.0
Superb cottage with brilliant grounds for the children to run around and burn off lots of energy. Well equipped, and great location for walks. Highly recommend
5.0
Wow!!! Just wow. Don’t know where to start... We (6 adults, 3 children and a ) stayed at this gorgeous self contained cottage for a family get together to celebrate our mother’s 60th . & what a perfect 4 days it turned out to be. The views are incredible, the venue is amazing, very clean & lovely rustic decor. The Hot Tub was a great bonus and situated in a lovely little hot tub cabin with twinkly lights. Ticked all the boxes for us. Grounds are spectacular & great location for nice country walks. The bars/restaurants in the nearby village of Ravenstonedale were spot on (especially the Black Swan) and within walking distance. The perfect little getaway!!! Highly recommend and we all can’t wait to return. The owners Debbie & Max are extremely lovely & accommodating and have everything off to perfection..
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in England?
The average price for a rental in England is $172 per night. This rental is $477 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Cottage Living with all the Home Comforts you'd Expect.?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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