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Rainbow Cottage is a holiday cottage in SOULBY, The Lake District and Cumbria. Book Rainbow Cottage online today. This page contains information about Rainbow Cottage including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £505.00 per week.
Overview
This property has been built very much with the environment in mind, allowing a party of up to eight people to enjoy a relaxing holiday, without worrying about the size of your carbon footprint. All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) and 1 single with pull-out stacker bed. Bathroom with disabled access, bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with electric fire. External games room with table tennis.
With all the accommodation laid out over one floor, this property has been built to reduce its carbon emissions whilst still offering the class and hospitality you would expect from a well-furnished holiday cottage. As well as boasting features, such as the original beams, the cottage uses geothermal heating to warm the floors during the colder months. Central heating heats the rest of the property, meaning you can enjoy all that the region has to offer even in the winter. During the summer, there is a patio and courtyard for evening barbecues and to simply relax in. With three bedrooms, this tranquil retreat can sleep groups of up to eight people. Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.
Rainbow Cottage is provided by Sykes Cottages. On this page you can find info, photo galleries, reviews and weather. To check full details, view availability and book online, please use the button below.
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Facilities & Amenities
Geothermal underfloor heating with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD/radio, library of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 4 cars. Front lawned garden, plus side terrace with furniture and rear patio and courtyard with furniture and BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Horses welcome by arrangement with owners. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2.5 miles. Note: Water provided from the Sykeside borehole which provides spring water, pumped up at very good pressure. Note: This property is all on one level and accessed via a ramp, so may be suitable for the less mobile and wheelchair users.
Location, Location, Location!
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Situated on the banks of the longest river in Cumbria, the appropriately named River Eden, Soulby is a picturesque hamlet comprising of a few traditional cottages surrounded by rolling countryside. Just two miles away you will find Kirkby Stephen, a small town in the Upper Eden Valley that was formerly in the old county of Westmorland, now Cumbria. This is an area of Cumbria much less well-known than the Lake District, but equally appealing. A traditional market town comprising of historic buildings, cobbled yards, quaint corners and interesting shops, Kirkby Stephen has a station on the famous scenic Settle/Carlisle line and is an ideal centre from which to travel the line. The surrounding area boasts many sites of historic interest including parish churches and castles such as Brougham, Brough, Pendragon and Lammerside.
Reviews
"Pam and her husband were so kind to us during our stay. Really helpful and gave us tons of ideas on walks and activities in the area. The cottage is immaculate, huge beds with a lovely kitchen/bathroom. The scenery was incredible and we were so pleased with the experience overall. Would definitely stay here again."
"The cottage is very spacious and comfortable. Everything has been thought of that is needed especially in the kitchen. The area is stunning and the owners very friendly and helpful. Just 1 suggestion......a book for guests to write in their favourite activities or days out so new guests can get ideas of things to do! Our favourite day was climbing up to the 9 standards.....hard going but a great achievement! We only knew of this after being told by the owner. Definitely recommend this cottage and wI'll definitely book again."
"We stayed at Rainbow Cottage for a week and enjoyed our stay immensely. Our 21yr old son is disabled but the cottage was extremely accessible for him.Having a large wet room was important for us and Rainbow cottage definitely delivered ! Everything you need is here and owners Pam and Stephen will help you with anything else. The location is beautiful surrounded by lots of animals and wildlife- about 2.5 miles to Kirkby Stephen where we dined at the Black Bull twice ( gorgeous steak and Guinness pie!!!) We would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a chilled week !!! Home from home ( dogs loved it too!!!) "
"I spent literally days trying to find a cottage that would meet our location needs but also the requirements for my disabled sister. This place was perfect. Thoughtfully and lovingly built. Noisy baby was able to stay sufficiently away from others so not to wake the toddler in the other 'wing'. Pamela is extremely well organised and phoned us in advance to check requirements. Anything we needed, we just asked and they sorted it. The cottage was very clean and we have stayed in more expensive places that haven't been so well equipped. The walk in shower was a bonus for the wheelchair (although make sure you are more awake than my mum in the mornings who kept nearly walking into it) and the cottage had lots of areas to spend time as smaller groups. The table tennis area has started a family annual competition complete with trophy. Stephen and Pamela were personable and genuine. Little touches like getting new bats and balls for the table were great. Lots of places to eat / sit outside. The highlight of the holiday for me was the birds. Nesting curlew and oyster catchers under your breakfast table, redstarts were just some of our wonderful memories. Recommend binoculars if this is your thing also. We were very lucky with the weather, spending most days sat under a tree on a blanket. Even though the cottage is next door to the farm, it still feels private. It's a short ten minute drive from Kirkby Stephen. We recommend Archway Chip shop. Massive portions and friendly staff. For disabled walks, we would recommend the viaduct walk. There is a car park, instead of having to 'abandon' your car in the villages. Although, I would recommend checking the parking before leaving for the walk as we found one shut on the day. There isn't any wifi at the cottage but we found that a bonus as no-one can get hold of you and it was lovely to escape properly. Fabulous time had by all. Got a bit emotional when we had to leave and return to realism."
"This property is outstanding in terms of quality of loaction and internal fittings/fixtures. Ideal for less mobile/wheelchair users with huge wetroom and loads of space. Graet welcome from owners who live in adjacent farm. Pets welcome. Easy to travel to sightseeeing locations - The Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle is outstanding. Dont miss the fish and chips at Mulberrys in Kirkby Stephen!"
"This cottage is on a working farm and the owners were more than helpfull . The peace & quiet was wonderfull, and being able to sit and watch the animals and wildlife in the nextdoor field with the stream running through it was idylic. The property itself was a little quirky in its layout , but the bathroom was ideal for the member of our party with a wheelchair . A very enyoyable stay , the only slight concern of ours , was the entrance walkway to the front door. Which was very uneven and hard to negotiate if unsteady on your feet ! Otherwise a very nice place to stay!"
"Rainbow Cottage is in an idyllic spot away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The perfect place to rest. The games room was great for the family, and the layout of the bungalow was good. A welcome gift is always a nice touch and was much appreciated. The only thing it lacked was wi-fi, something that would have been considered a luxury just a few years ago but that is now considered a necessity, especially by the younger generation! All in all though, 5*, we loved it! Thank you."
"Enjoyed a wonderful weekend at Rainbow Cottage, very nice position. Enjoyed several walks from the cottage. Games room was a bonus!"
"Lovely cottage with all the facilities you'd need. Lovely wetroom, kitchen, large bedrooms etc. Having a games room helped with the kids as the weather was not good!! Very nice owner who made us very welcome and was around without being intrusive at all; very friendly and helpful. Having sheep, horses and ducks at the edge of the property made it even more special."
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Farmer Stephen is very friendly, and even let us watch the lambs being born! Great for the boys to run around the field and wade in the stream."
"We stayed for a long weekend, had a great time. Cottage was big enough for all 5 of us and the under floor heating was an added bonus. Great stay, would definitely stay here again."
"The location of this barn conversion outside the village of Soulby, down a long pitted track, was certainly secluded. The field next to the house with a stream running through it was ideal for the grandchild and the dog. The barn, all on one level, was also ideal for the grandchild to ride on the wooden trike bike kindly provided by the owner, and the bottle of wine & flowers were a nice gesture. We used this house as a base for a family party we were attending at a hotel in nearby Appleby, and even invited a few of the family back after the party for a few glasses of fizz, and sat in the lounge ( plenty of seats ) arounfd the clever and very warming gas fire."
"The cottage was fabulous size. Light and airy with plenty of space for 2 teenagers and 4 adults. The house was very warm & cosy with comfortable beds. Everything we needed in the house and kitchen. Landlord/owever was very helpful and greeted us with fresh flowers and a very nice bottle of red. Will definately be visiting again. Even the horrendous flooding and rain didn't spoil our relaxing weekend at Rainbow Cottage."
"The location was perfect for two small children in to every thing. It was a safe environment for them and as a working farm had plenty to keep them interested. Soulby is a beautiful village and has recently received an award. Local eating places were of a high standard. The accomodation was comfortable and 'children friendly' I would definitely consider it again when I have the energy to take on two small children again."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Rainbow Cottage soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at SOULBY (observations for Winton).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | -1°C - 10°C | 2.01mm | 10mph NNW | 91% | 1,005mb | 56% | |
| Tomorrow | Broken Clouds | 0°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 14mph NNW | 80% | 1,008mb | 59% | |
| Sunday | Light Rain | 2°C - 9°C | 1.96mm | 12mph NNW | 100% | 1,005mb | 90% | |
| Monday | Broken Clouds | 2°C - 11°C | 0.00mm | 14mph NNW | 81% | 1,013mb | 73% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 15°C | 2.38mm | 18mph NNW | 71% | 1,010mb | 67% | |
| Wednesday | Overcast Clouds | 8°C - 14°C | 0.00mm | 15mph NNW | 90% | 1,014mb | 80% | |
| Thursday | Light Rain | 9°C - 13°C | 0.36mm | 6mph NNW | 100% | 1,012mb | 91% |