About this property

Comfortable Living: The Elm Shepod - Smardale Mill in Smardale offers a cosy holiday home with one bedroom and a living room. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and TV. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing environment, complemented by free WiFi. Barbecue facilities are available for outdoor dining. Convenient Amenities: The property features free on-site private parking and a reception staffed with English-speaking personnel. Teesside International Airport is 78 km away. Local Attractions: Nearby attractions include Brough Castle (12 km), Whinfell Forest (32 km), and Aysgarth Falls (44 km). Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was perfect as I was going to a wedding at Eden barn 10minutes away. I also took my self on a walk and found a beautiful viaduct
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Quiet little spot, sheep 10 meters from our shepod (they were quiet) xmas lights outside. Little xmas tree inside. Everything we needed was there clean, comfy and warm.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Compact but well equipped with everything you needed. Gorgeous view and comfortable bed. Greeted by a red squirrel on arrival at the farm. Only 5 minutes drive from nearest Farm Shop, Kirkby Stephen and Smardale Nature Reserve walk too. Loved...
  • Carena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very clean, comfortable and had all the amenities we required. The heating was very efficient. And the host was very friendly and helpful
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Tranquility and peacefulness here is out of this world 

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by HerdwickCottages.co.uk

Company review score: 9.3Based on 370 reviews from 67 properties
67 managed properties

Company information

Herdwick Cottages is one of the last independent holiday letting agents in the Lake District. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and going that extra mile to ensure you have a memorable holiday in the beautiful Lake District. Herdwick Cottages operates as an agent on behalf of the owner is administering the bookings between the guest and the owner. We do not own any of the properties that we market.

Property information

Situated on a working farm, surrounded by superb views, The Elm Shepod is one of two Smardale Mill Shepods, the other named The Ash. The Shepod is a hybrid between a traditional shepherd's hut and a larger glamping pod. With a double bed and an optional double sofa bed, each pod is ideal for up to two adults and two children. These Kirkby Stephen glamping pods have been designed to a high spec comprising underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, open plan sleeping/sitting area and a mains-plumbed bathroom with a full-sized shower, loo and basin. 5-minutes drive away is the Smardale Nature Reserve. A must-visit if you fancy a walk through some of the finest Yorkshire Dales. The circular route that follows the former railway line will take you past the historic Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes). If you fancy fishing, the nearby Scandal River offers a mile of private fishing, so do bring your fishing rods. The Market town of Kirkby Stephen is a 10-minutes drive away where you will find a selection of shops and grocery stores and there is also a choice of nearby pubs, such as The Kings Head at Ravenstonedale (3-Miles) that offers great food and real ales.

Neighbourhood information

From your cosy Cumbrian lodgings, you have the choice of scores of challenging hiking and cycling routes in three national parks. You’re firmly in the Yorkshire Dales National Park for moorland walks to the towering Cautley Spout waterfall (20 minutes’ drive). In the Lake District National Park (40 minutes), you can cycle dramatic Honister Pass (an hour), and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty gives you remote walks up to Grassholme Observatory and Reservoir (45 minutes). Ramp up the cultural element of your break with a visit to the stately ruins at Lowther Castle and Gardens (40 minutes), or pick a sunny day and take a picnic to eat on the grounds of Brough Castle (15 minutes). And for a real taste of Yorkshire goodness, a visit to Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre (40 minutes) gives you the chance to taste local cheeses and see them being made. The destination pub at Tan Hill (half an hour) is the highest in England. It serves up a decent grub with fantastic views down Swaledale, where you can enjoy afternoon tea with the ‘Yorkshire Shepherdess’ Amanda Owen at Ravenseat (35 minutes) in summer. Kirkby Stephen Rail Station — 2.0 miles Kings Head Pub - Ravenstonedale - 3.2 miles Black Swan Pub - Ravenstonedale - 3.5 miles Sandford Arms Pub - Sandford - 4.4 miles

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00
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Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.