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Gars
Cottage

Tucked away in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, Gars Cottage is a charming 3-bedroom retreat offering a true home-from-home experience. Surrounded by rolling hills and peaceful countryside, it's the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and escape to nature.

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3 Bedrooms · Sleeps 6Log BurnerFell Views
Gars Cottage Fell views
A true home
from home
About the Cottage

Stone walls,
open skies

Gars Cottage is a beautifully appointed 3-bedroom stone farmhouse set on the edge of the Howgill Fells in Cumbria. With sweeping fell views from every window, a generous open kitchen, and a log burner to come home to after a day on the hills, this is countryside escaping done properly.


Whether you're out walking the fells at dawn or curled up with a glass of wine as the light fades across the Howgills — Gars Cottage offers the kind of stillness that's increasingly hard to find. Sleeping up to 6, it's perfect for families, groups of friends, or anyone who simply needs to step away from the noise.

3 BedroomsSleeps 6Log BurnerDirect Fell AccessPrivate Garden

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What's Included

Thoughtfully
equipped

3 Bedrooms
Three double bedrooms, all with fell or garden views and quality linen.
Log Burner
A cast-iron log burner at the heart of the sitting room. Logs provided all year-round.
Additional log packs available to purchase.
Open Kitchen
A fully-fitted open kitchen with range cooker — everything you need to prepare those cosy meals.
Fell Views
Uninterrupted views across the Howgill Fells from the terrace, garden and living areas.
Private Terrace & Garden
A paved terrace with outdoor dining furniture and a lawned garden with fell backdrop.
Wi-Fi
Broadband for remote working, streaming or staying connected.
Private Parking
Off-road parking for multiple vehicles directly at the cottage.
Bathroom
Bath and shower — a welcome retreat after a long day. WC downstairs also.
Smart TVs
Smart TV in the sitting room and bedrooms for cosy evenings in.
Welcome Hamper
Arrive to a thoughtful welcome hamper to get you started on your stay.
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Explore the Area

Your home base for
adventure

Gars Cottage sits in one of England's most beautiful and least-visited corners — the Howgill Fells. Whether you're a keen walker, a food lover or simply looking to explore, there's plenty on the doorstep.

The Calf Howgill Fells
🥾 Walking · Challenging
The Calf via Bowderdale
The classic Howgills route, starting right from Newbiggin-on-Lune. Head south-west through the dramatic Bowderdale valley, past Cautley Spout waterfall, and up to The Calf — the highest point in the Howgills at 676m. Return via the Dales High Way along the broad ridge tops.
15 miles · Starting from the cottage door
Smardale Gill Viaduct
🥾 Walking · Easy
Smardale Gill Nature Reserve
A flat, accessible walk along a disused Victorian railway line to a spectacular stone viaduct. One of only two sites in England home to the rare Scotch Argus butterfly. Beautiful wildflowers from spring through summer, and wonderful views throughout. Suitable for all abilities.
A few miles away · Near Ravenstonedale
Cautley Spout Waterfall
🥾 Walking · Moderate
Cautley Spout Waterfall
England's highest above-ground waterfall, tumbling 180m down the hillside into the valley below. A spectacular sight in any weather. Park at the 400-year-old Cross Keys Temperance Inn — a National Trust gem — and enjoy tea and homemade cake before or after your walk.
Short drive on the A684 towards Sedbergh
Kirkby Stephen
🏙 Town
Kirkby Stephen
A charming market town just 8 miles away, with independent shops, cafes and pubs. The starting point for Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast walk and surrounded by spectacular National Park scenery. Pick up OS maps, walking books and local provisions here. Don't miss Bryson's Bakery for a morning treat.
8 miles · 15 minutes by car
Sedbergh
📚 Town
Sedbergh — England's Book Town
A delightful small town nestled beneath the Howgills, famous for its independent bookshops and literary heritage. Wonderful cafes, the popular Smatt's Duo Cafe for breakfast, and the Black Bull pub with its beer garden overlooking the fells. A lovely half-day trip in any season.
20 minutes by car
Black Swan Inn Ravenstonedale
🍺 Food & Drink
Local Pubs & Restaurants
The Kings Head and The Black Swan in Ravenstonedale are both a short drive away and serve excellent food. The Fat Lamb at Fell End is a traditional 17th-century inn worth seeking out. For something different, the Mango Tree in Kirkby Stephen serves outstanding curries. Booking recommended at weekends.
All within 15 minutes
Derwentwater Lake District
⛰ Day Out
The Lake District
Gars Cottage makes an excellent base for day trips into the Lake District. Keswick is around 45 minutes by car and far less crowded than Windermere or Ambleside. Enjoy the lake, Derwentwater boat trips, and excellent outdoor shops. Come mid-week or early morning to beat the summer crowds.
45 minutes by car
Settle to Carlisle Railway
🚆 Day Out
Settle-Carlisle Railway
Kirkby Stephen station (4 miles) is on one of England's most scenic railway lines. Take the train south through the dramatic Yorkshire Dales via the famous Ribblehead Viaduct, or north to Appleby and Carlisle. A wonderful day out that needs no car — walkers can hop on and off at various stations.
Kirkby Stephen station · 4 miles
Appleby town centre
🏙 Town
Appleby-in-Westmorland
A beautiful historic market town on the River Eden, about 20 minutes by car or a lovely train ride away. Famous for its annual horse fair, Norman castle, and the stunning St Lawrence's Church. A wonderful place to wander, with independent shops and the excellent Bojangles cafe.
20 minutes by car or train from Kirkby Stephen

Local area photography © respective photographers via Geograph & Wikimedia Commons, used under Creative Commons licence (cc-by-sa/2.0).

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Cumbria / Yorkshire Dales
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