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Usherwoods Barn is a holiday cottage in TATHAM, Ribblesdale. Book Usherwoods Barn online today. This page contains information about Usherwoods Barn including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £434.00 per week.
Overview
Three bedrooms: 1 x Kingsize with en-suite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x Kingsize, 1 x twin (limited head height in parts). Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin & WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin & WC. Modern kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with dining area, woodburner & French window to patio.
In the small hamlet of Tatham on the rural outskirts of Bentham lies this stunning property - an outstanding, semi-detached stone barn conversion just eight miles from Kirkby Lonsdale. Set in the grounds of the owner's farmhouse, this pretty property has been lovingly restored to incorporate attractive period features and practical modern fixtures. There is also a well-equipped kitchen with dining area as well as a lovely lounge with wood-burning stove and French windows to the patio, ideal for outdoor eating, or relaxing in the sun. From heather-clad moors and limestone scars, to market towns and the steady pace of country life - the sublime Dales await you! Where else in Britain is it as satisfying to sit and do nothing as it is to explore the numerous pursuits on offer?
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil heating with underfloor heating on ground floor & woodburner in sitting room. Oil-fired Alpha range cooker, electric hob, microwave, Nexpresso machine fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, small library of books/games/DVDs. Fuel, power & starter pack of fuel for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair available on request. Enclosed garden with patio and furniture. Off road parking for 3 cars. Lockable bike storage. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop & pub 3 miles. Note: 6 people plus 1 infant maximum
Location, Location, Location!
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High above the traditional Yorkshire market town of Bentham, the tiny hamlet of Tatham sits on the edge of Burnmoor overlooking The Great Stone of Fourstones - an Ice Age relic which marks the boundary between Lancashire and Yorkshire. This ancient monument has become a distinctive feature of the landscape boasting spectacular views over the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Excellent walking and cycling routes cross all three of these stunning areas, whilst nearby Bentham boasts a range of amenities and a good variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. The market towns of Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton and Kendal are all within easy driving and are well worth visiting making this an exceptional destination no matter what time of year.
Reviews
"Sorry I've taken so long to put this review up from when we stayed last September (2017)! Lovely welcoming cottage, nice and warm on our arrival, lovely large, well equipped kitchen, not that we used it very much.....too many lovely eateries everywhere!! So peaceful here with fantastic views allround and loads of great walks for our little dog, Poppy who could also mooch around the secure garden! She was fascinated by the wallabies as well! This house seems to stay nice and warm which is lovely when it's a bit chilly outside to come back to warmth. The beds were very comfy and the shower was good too. The welcome pack was great to find! All in all this is a great place to stay......so good in fact we've just rebooked for October, can't wait!!"
"The location is superb! It sits just inside the Forest of Bowland AONB, next to the Yorkshire Dales National Park and very close to the Lake District National Park. We went on long walks over moors and past waterfalls, (and shorter ones) with them and their well-behaved Labrador, Lucy. We ate in great restaurants, visited Leighton Moss RSPB, and rode the famous Settle-Carlisle railway. It was a pleasure to return in the evenings to this perfect renovation. The rooms are large, airy and very tastefully appointed. There is a log-burner in the lounge, and a barbeque, both of which we made use of. There are stunning views from the secluded garden (beautifully enclosed with dry-stone walls) on the terrace, which falls away to the lawn, with a delightful cottage-garden border. The cow and sheep-filled fields fall away into the Wenning Valley and rise again majestically to the peaks of Gragareth, Whernside, Ingleborough, and farther east, Pen-y-Ghent. The views from the bedrooms were even better! The kitchen looks across the large, gravelled parking area to the paddock, where it is amazing to watch wallabies bounding across the grass as you prepare a meal. The water is copious, hot and the showers powerful. The massive stone flags on the floor benefit from under-floor heating, and there is a big range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine. I enjoyed taking Lucy for her morning walk every day, and if your dog doesn't behave, keep it on a lead, as the long drive is lined with sheep fields, and once over the cattle-grid onto the moor, the sheep are wandering freely. Lucy can be walked within feet of sheep without a lead, and behaves impeccably - a real lady. It really is perfect, and we had a FANTASTIC week."
"Great location in the Forest of Bowland with tremendous views. Very clean and very well equipped. Also very spacious with an excellent kitchen and lounge. We only had a short break but hope to return before too long. Plenty to do in the area, and the Ingleton waterfalls walk is a must."
"We stayed for our fourth time in September 2016 and back in March 2017. The location is perfect for exploring the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales, close enough to the small town of High Bentham but also remote and has excellent views. The property is great for dogs, plenty of room for dog beds in the kitchen and sitting room. There are quiet roads all around which are safe to walk your dog. The accommodation is first class, has everything you need, a kind of 'home from home'. What we love about the property is that while it sleeps 6, it comfortably seats six in the lounge and also has the benefit of separate bath/shower room facilities for each bedroom, where other rental properties we have researched fall short on living space. Having dogs, we holiday a lot more in the UK and come back to this property each time because it is perfect and a perfect position for the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The owners are next door although they leave you completely alone but are on had if you need anything. And of course where else in the UK could you look out of your kitchen window and see the wallaby's jumping around."
"We stayed here for one week during August, it was a truly wonderful place, tranquil and beautifully appointed, my children didn't want to leave. Comfortable clean, crisp beds, everything I needed in the kitchen, open fire, comfortable settees. The garden felt very safe for my little doggie, and the views and sunsets were amazing. The resident wallabies are beautiful creatures and we could feed them banana skins as the owner suggested. The girls rode bikes and had freedom. The owners were there but were unobtrusive, and couldn't have been more helpful."
"The property was beautifully cared for, quiet and the owners were especially kind. The location is perfect for exploring Lancashire and the North Yorkshire Dales. Hadrian's Wall and a bit of Scotland are just a little drive away. There are ample opportunities for hiking and the local village, High Bentham, has great pubs, two grocery stores, a butcher, bakery and even has an Indian takeaway. The home itself is very spacious and well appointed. There are many conveniences in the home that we greatly appreciated. Would definitely give this home a legitimate five stars! Oh, yes, - the resident wallabies were an extra bonus, so cute!"
"Set on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, this property offers first class accommodation with all the comforts of home. Dogs are welcome and have the advantage of a secure garden as well as easy access to open countryside. The property provides a cosy return after your day of visiting local attractions ( we stayed in November), is exceptionally spacious, and has been well maintained. The owners were most welcoming and live on site but provide with you complete privacy during your stay. We would highly recommend this property as a base for exploring Lancashire and the South Lakes."
"This beautiful property was in a magnificent location with views to match, but within easy driving distance of the nearest town. The property was beautifully furnished and all the fittings were top notch, and the welcome was second to none. We had a wonderful stay and the wallabies kept on the farm were a delight for children to feed. The surrounding area has many places of interest to visit, and going out for walks or staying in and playing games made this property a great spot to stay for so many reasons."
"We had a wonderful week staying at Usherwoods barn. It was much larger than we had expected and had been finished and equipped to a high standard. The underfloor heating works very well and it was lovely to sit in front of the log burner in the evening. It isn't often that holiday accommodation exceeds your expectations but this certainly did. The owners were friendly and very helpful and it is in a great location. Pet friendly too. We hope to go back again."
"We had a really good holiday at Usherwoods Barn it is really lovely and comfortable the owners were great the views from the garden are to die for and location is stunning. The only problem that we had is with the twin bedded room it is very comfy but no wardrobe plenty of draws, thought that perhaps a single wardrobe would fit on the landing which is very big, I would return and enjoy the wonderful cooker and large kitchen"
"The cottage was very well equipped and tastefully decorated. Excellent views of the countryside. More than home from home. 3 of us stayed and had a settee each to relax each evening after days spent walking and touring the local area. Really nice welcome pack of tea, coffee and milk etc.and very friendly owners. Nothing not to like."
"A wonderful location and an equally great property. The owners were charming and we fell in love with the wallaby s."
"We booked our holiday rental through Sykes Cottages, whom couldn't have been more helpful. Key arrangements were made directly with the owner, whom again couldn't have been more helpful. The cottage was beautiful, clean and high spec. Very spacious. Met all our needs and more, restful,comfortable, and close to lots of attractions. We will certainly be back."
"Lovely cottage with excellent facilities and great views. The room configuration worked well for our Family (with couple of grandparents plus 1 dog as well). Plenty to see nearby - we never went more than 30 minutes all week. Lovely walks even from the cottage itself."
"We enjoyed our stay in this beautifully furnished, comfortable, well cared for and equipped cottage, even though the weather let us down!"
"We spent a very snowbound Christmas at Usherwoods Barn, but I can't think of a more warm, comfortable and well-equipped place to be stranded. The owners were friendly and helpful, the views were spectacular and the location is a perfect jumping off spot for The Dales, Lancashire and Cumbria. I would highly recommend it."
"Fantastic place to stay .Very comfortable , everything you need for a great holiday .Perfect surroundings .A great place to stay ."
"The people who owned the house were a lovely,they greeted us on arrival, showed us how things worked like the cooker etc, because at the last minute we had to take my granson with us who was only 4yrs old, and they maid him so welcome. The house was beautifull with everything you needed, my granson loved the animals in the garden and surrounding areas. It was remote and peaceful with lovely scenery yet only a short drive to the village."
"We had an enjoyable stay in a lovely cottage notwitstanding the poor weather. The owners were friendly and helpful,the cottage was very well appointed and comfortable. A good location from which to explore the region."
"A drive through winding country lanes was well rewarded on finding our Sykes Cottage at Usherwoods Barn. The cottage was very well appointed, warm and inviting especially as we were to have snow in a day or two. The nearby owners were very welcoming and helpful and always available. There are loads of walks in the area, and as the weather turned snowy, we were glad to find some without using the car. Overall a lovely holiday in a lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world. Perfection!"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Usherwoods Barn soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at TATHAM (observations for High Bentham).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 2°C - 11°C | 1.05mm | 19mph NNW | 70% | 1,019mb | 66% | |
| Tomorrow | Scattered Clouds | 0°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 8mph NNW | 50% | 1,030mb | 57% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 2°C - 8°C | 0.00mm | 3mph NNW | 100% | 1,033mb | 76% | |
| Monday | Moderate Rain | 6°C - 11°C | 5.71mm | 4mph NNW | 100% | 1,027mb | 85% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 9°C | 0.10mm | 13mph NNW | 98% | 1,024mb | 64% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 2°C - 10°C | 0.24mm | 9mph NNW | 16% | 1,016mb | 54% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 1°C - 10°C | 0.45mm | 7mph NNW | 99% | 1,012mb | 66% |