Just back from a week in the dales staying in the Byre. Everything you need is provided including a picnic set we didn't get the chance to use. Uber dog friendly accommodation is hard to find but Green Cumbria provided shampoo / sponge & basin that came in handy as the moors can get messy for mutley. The hosts are next door if you need anything & very accommodating. Even let me charge my EV which was really handy & saved stopping on the drive home. The house is spotless & a welcome pack which goes a long way to settling in after a long drive. Already planning to return later in the year. Book with conference for a welcome break in Cumbria / Yorkshire dales. PS the village pubs are excellent & only a 20 minute walk away.
Relaxing New Year Break
Review submitted on Mon, 08 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We booked the Byre for a week over New Year 2023. Knowing the weather could do anything at that time of year (and it did) it was important to have somewhere spacious, comfortable and well-equipped. We definitely weren't disappointed. The cottage was spotlessly clean and felt like home from home. The location is quiet but not too isolated. We walked to the village, sampled both pubs (great food) and also explored further afield by car between the downpours. Having an enclosed courtyard and a great utility/boot room made it much easier to cope with a wet dog too. Red squirrels and fell ponies on the doorstep were an added bonus. Already thinking about returning.
Richard Duckworth replied 108 days ago
Thank you Lisa for your review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay in The Byre for a week over New Year 2023. The red squirrels and fell ponies are missing you already; the ponies are always around when it is wet and wild on the fells. Hope you are able to return sometime soon. All the best, and thanks again. Richard & Carly.
Fantastic stay
Review submitted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our second visit to The Green although a different cottage as The Haystore we stayed in previously was booked. We love it, it’s perfect for us & our dogs. Lovely, spotlessly clean & comfortable cottage that you won’t be disappointed with if you decide to book. A little pricey maybe but you really do get what you pay for. Thank you Carly & Richard for another fantastic break
Richard Duckworth replied 108 days ago
Hi Pauline. Thank you for your kind words and it was a pleasure to have you back for your second stay with us at Christmas. The weather didn't dampen your spirits it seems and we have our fingers crossed it stays dry for your 3rd stay which is already booked. Thank you again. Richard & Carly
Hopefully we will be back
Review submitted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Eco conscious very well equipped accommodation Plenty of great local walks Lovely village We will hopefully be back Would be great for a family Christmas
Richard Duckworth replied 143 days ago
Hi Alan, thank you for your positive feedback and kind words. Our focus on being eco conscious continues into next year. Glad you enjoyed the local walks during your recent stay. Richard & Carly
A wonderful stay
Review submitted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage, a must for lovers of nature and the great out doors would highly recommend and will definitely be returning
Richard Duckworth replied 206 days ago
Super! Thanks for your recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again, drop us a line if you are thinking of coming back.
Wonderful family weekend
Review submitted on Wed, 20 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Wholly excellent weekend in the three cottages. Brilliantly stocked kitchen. Very comfortable beds. Wood burners. Walks straight from the door. Red squirrels in the garden. Dog welcoming. Deserves its 5 star rating.
Richard Duckworth replied 206 days ago
Thank you Lenore for your review and lovely feedback. We hope the whole party all enjoyed their stay. thanks again for choosing us for your celebration weekend!
A beautiful country retreat
Review submitted on Fri, 15 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Byrne, part of The Green Cumbria is a wonderful barn conversion in the peaceful hills around the bottom of Howgill Fells. The Byrne itself has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday, Carly & Richard have thought of everything and as the blurb says you don’t need to bring much with you. On that point, I loved the App which can be downloaded with the information needed, very helpful. The Byrne is an upside down cottage with bedrooms downstairs and living space upstairs. The vaulted high ceiling gave a lovely airy feel and a sense of space to relax in. The welcome pack of local produce was a lovely touch and great to see you supporting other local business in this way. Having the range of OS maps in the cottage was great too as that allowed us to get them out in full across the table and plan some walks with ease. As previously said Carly & Richard have thought of everything to make the stay relaxing, comfortable and enjoyable. Seeing the sheep every morning as we drove out always made me smile, they have such friendly faces! I would highly recommend a stay at the Byrne.
Richard Duckworth replied 206 days ago
Hi Nigel, and thank you for your lovely comments and feedback about about your stay. Looks like you were able to get out on some good walks and enjoy the local area. And glad our App was helpful for you too. Hope to see you again and once again thank you for staying with us. Richard & Carly
Perfect
Review submitted on Fri, 11 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Perfectly equipped and very clean cottage in a beautiful and quiet green setting. Perfect for nature lovers and walkers. Warm and discreet owners.
Richard Duckworth replied 255 days ago
Hi Freddy, and we are glad that you had a great stay with us. We hope you got back feeling relaxed and ready for the rest of the summer. Sorry to hear that you had a difficult journey home but glad you made it in the end! Thanks again; Richard & Carly.
Really beautiful easter stay
Review submitted on Tue, 18 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The house was really beautiful, the location is stunning and within easy reach of plenty of walks and pubs. Hosts were communicative and helpful.
Richard Duckworth replied 330 days ago
Hi Caroline and thank you so much for your review/feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again :)
Another lovely stay
Review submitted on Tue, 21 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Stayed for the second time at The Green - it is like home from home. Beautifully presented, great attention to detail with bonuses of a welcome basket, milk, butter etc. Very cosy and warm, great views, everything you could need is provided for. The App that tells you all you need to know is very comprehensive. Sustainability is very important at The Green and it’s great to see their commitment. Amazing walks straight from the front door in all directions and for all abilities, and plenty of bird life to watch. The whole standard of a stay at The Green is excellent, as is the welcome and comfort.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Jinny, thank you for your review and kind words after your recent visit. it always means a alot to us when guests return. We are also glad that our commitment to sustainability is noticed by guests. many thanks :)
Exceptional accommodation in a beautiful, rural location
Review submitted on Tue, 07 Feb 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The booking was seemless, the communications were clear, frequent and helpful, the barn is warm, inviting and superbly appointed. The walks from the door are a joy. The Howgills on the doorstep, the viaducts and rural industrial heritage to the north were the highlights for us this time. We appreciated very much the attention to detail in the barn itself. A return visit is planned as there is much more to explore!
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Jenny and thank you for your lovely feedback, it was lovely to meet you during your stay and we are pleased you got out to see some of the highlights of our area. The viaducts are impressive aren't they! i hope we see you for a return visit, we'd love to welcome you back. All the best and thanks again for staying with us.
Fabulous family holiday
Review submitted on Mon, 30 Jan 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Attention to detail for the comfort of the guests was outstanding. Beautiful setting. Plenty of lovely walks in the area. Would definitely visit again.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review Claire and we are glad that you got to spend some quality time together with your family. We hope you enjoyed exploring our area, thank you again for the lovely feedback and we do hope we see you again.
Very relaxing, cosy, gorgeous.
Review submitted on Sun, 02 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
My husband and I (plus 2 dogs) had a great few days at the Byre. It’s so comfy, cosy, impeccably decorated and the perfect to place to relax. The owners have thought of everything and kindly left a welcome pack upon arrival - a lovely touch. We left very relaxed. We would recommend wholeheartedly
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Helen, thank you for your lovely review following your recent stay in The Byre. Thank you for your kind words and we are glad you had a relaxing time. Hope to see you again in the future. Thanks, Richard & Carly.
Tranquil Retreat
Review submitted on Wed, 21 Sep 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a lovely relaxing time. We really enjoyed the tranquility and the incredibly quiet location.The bird song was truly magical and seeing the red squirrels everyday. Great walks out the door. Skies amazing at night great views of day from the balcony. Lovely seating out area with cushion stored away for your use. Nice bbq area by the beck.Thankful for hose and towels to wash dogs off with as some fields very muddy close by. Tesco delivery was a a added bonus and would highly recommend, book well in advance to get a slot. Sadly didn’t get to meet Carly & Richard this time.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Geoff for your lovely review, we very much appreciate you taking a few minutes to pass on your positive comments. We are really glad you had an enjoyable and relaxing time with us. Yes, we kept missing each other I think, what a shame, but hopefully see you again in the future :)
A family holiday in beautiful surroundings
Review submitted on Sat, 13 Aug 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The family stayed at this excellent venue to celebrate a special birthday. We used all three cottages. They are well equipped with everything one would ever need. The furnishings are fitting of this great conversion. A very tranquil and peaceful setting. We all left less stressed and relaxed Carly and Richard have magical place for people to relax and de-stress. The open air swimming pool went down well with the youngsters and adults. Great walks to the waterfalls and pools to cool of in. A definite area of outstanding beauty.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
We are glad you had such a wonderful week Julie and thank you so much for your lovely review. we hope to see you again.
Amazing, stunning, fantastic
Review submitted on Tue, 19 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
These properties are the best we have ever stayed in, first class throughout and decor is stunning. Highly recommend to anyone. Carly and Richard were amazing and went above and beyond for us, they were exceptional.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thats so kind and we really appreciate your nice words. Happy to help and we are glad your special weekend went so well. Hope to see you again.
Tranquility
Review submitted on Sun, 08 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful setting bursting with wildlife. The house is gorgeous with everything you could possibly need. Fabulous walks and pubs.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Jane, thank you for would wonderful feedback and Im glad we were able to offer you a nice break at short notice. thanks again for taking the time to leave a review; we appreciate that alot. thanks, Richard
Perfect Cumbrian Getaway
Review submitted on Tue, 05 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Byre was absolutely perfect for us. The beautifully converted building is immaculate, comfortable and well equipped. The owners were exceptionally helpful and the location is picturesque with unspoilt views, red squirrels and the best walking we could hope for.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review :) So glad you enjoyed your stay and we really appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again sometime.
Wonderful week in fabulous location
Review submitted on Mon, 07 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely week in fantastic location. Very comfortable with everything you could need provided. Plenty of walking and cycling in the scenic countryside around. Red squirrels visit the lovely garden most days. Very helpful owners living next door, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you Kate for your lovely and very kind review. it was a pleasure to host you and we are both really pleased that you had a good time with us. Thanks again for staying with us and hope to see you again.
Tranquility in the Fells
Review submitted on Tue, 02 Nov 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Thank you to Carly & Richard, you have created a beautiful, peaceful holiday retreat. Our family of 4 stayed at The Byre, nestled in amongst the Fells we were surrounded by wildlife and stunning views. Red squirrels, otters, fell ponies and sheep on the doorstep. Every detail in The Byre had been meticulously thought through, the App we received before arrival is a genius idea, so useful in many ways. We would highly recommend staying at any of the holiday properties at The Green, Cumbria.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Virginia, thank you very much for your very kind feedback, we really appreciate it. we are so glad you had a great week and would love to see you back sometime in the future. thanks once again.
Homely break away.
Review submitted on Mon, 11 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Byre is a stunning place to stay. Beds are super comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. The welcome pack was really appreciated. Only one slight issue for us.. maybe not for others, as the weather was dreadful, we spent nights in and it was difficult to watch TV in a comfortable position from the sofa area.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your kind words and great review. We appreciate it. Shame about the weather but i hope you still managed to have a relaxing stay. Thanks for your suggestion about the TV. angle, we'll have a look at this.
Excellent Short Stay
Review submitted on Mon, 27 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We have had a lovely weekend stay at The Byre and really enjoyed exploring the local area. The accommodation has everything u need. Overall excellent and we are already planning our return journey x
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your 5* review, we really do appreciate it. We are glad you had a lovely weekend and hope to see you again sometime.
Lovely, luxurious accommodation with everything you could want in a beautiful setting.
Review submitted on Wed, 15 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Carthouse is part of a huge old barn that has been completely gutted and refurbished to a very high standard while still maintaining a charming echo of its rustic past. Bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms are furnished and decorated beautifully with everything you could possibly need to hand as well as countless thoughful additions and finishing touches.
The setting, in the Howgill fells of Cumbria, is to my mind the most beautiful spot in the country. There are expansive hills and valleys for the kind of walking that reminds you what is is to be alive; countless becks (small rivers) and picnic spots where children can play endlessly paddling, making dams, fishing for tiddlers or if you're small, just throwing stones into the water.
The local village, Ravenstonedale is a great place with two good pubs, a lovely old church and plenty of friendly locals.
I came to the Green with my extended family so we took all three of the properties (the Carthouse, Haystore and Byre) and had a magical time throughout our stay. For this reason I have duplicated this review for all three places but I know I speak for all 13 of us when I say that despite being seasoned travellers, (with more than a couple of centuries experience between us), we have never stayed anywhere better.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Jonny, thank you so much for your wonderful comments, it means so much to us. we hope to see you again in the near future.
Perfect
Review submitted on Tue, 31 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Byre was absolutely perfect, it had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday, right down to the beautiful smelling ’Bath House’ toiletries. The accommodation was immaculate but with a lovely homely feel, we settled in straight away. The location is exceptionally beautiful and ideally situated for both The Lakes & Dales and the sun shone every day, what more could we ask for. We’ll definitely be returning.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your excellent review, we are glad you had such a relaxing time and we really appreciate your feedback. hope to see you again for another visit.
Amazing!
Review submitted on Fri, 20 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Green exceeded our expectations and there was everything you needed to make your holiday feel special. This is our first time holidaying in the Yorkshire Dales - Ravenstondale and the surrounding area are of breathtaking beauty and we’ll definitely book The Green again.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your 5* review. we are really pleased you had a special holiday here at The Green. hope to see you another time.
Amazing stay in the Byre
Review submitted on Sat, 07 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Had an amazing week staying at the Byre. The cottage was very well equipped, the owners were so friendly and had thought of everything. The welcome pack of treats waiting for us on the first day was a nice surprise. The owners made the whole process of booking very easy, going above and beyond to fit us all in. The app with all the information in was very useful. We all enjoyed a brilliant week especially the visits from the red squirrels.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review, it means a lot to us that you had such a good time in The Byre. we really hope to see you again in the future.
Ideal spot for some peace and quiet, with only sheep and wildlife for neighbours.
Review submitted on Fri, 30 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Byre is a lovely property, well presented, very comfortable and with everything you could possibly think of supplied, as well as its own secure gravel garden to the front, perfect for keeping your little ones or fur babies safe.
We received a very warm welcome from owner Carly, upon arrival and there was a lovely welcome pack waiting for us inside too. The area around the property was beautiful and extremely quiet, with only the sounds of sheep, birds etc and I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of a red squirrel.
The village of Ravenstonedale is a few minutes drive or 20/25 mins walk, where you'll find 2 pubs, both of which provide lovely food and on a Monday there's a local takeaway pizza service [you'll find details for this in the information pack in the property]. The nearest supermarket, shops, cafes etc are in Kirkby Stephen, which is only 4 miles away.
We'd certainly picked the right week to visit, as the weather was hot and sunny all week, although it also restricted us from doing too much, due to us having a 13 week old puppy and was therefore too hot to take him out during the day, but this gave us the opportunity to enjoy short walks from our doorstep and simply relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Richard Duckworth replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your review of your stay with us in July this year. We are so pleased that you had a great week here at The Green and hope to see you again in the future.
Fabulous week at The Green.
Review submitted on Fri, 30 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a most enjoyable stay. The Byre is well equipped and very comfortable- we wanted for nothing.
Fantastic place in idyllic setting
Review submitted on Fri, 04 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
A beautiful barn conversion equipped with everything you might want and need for a holiday stay, including a very generous welcome selection of delicious goodies, toys for the children, comfy beds, a picnic rucksack... and the setting is fabulous, lots of lovely quiet places to sit outside, by the burbling stream, watching the birds and squirrels, and brilliant walks right from the door. A real gem.
