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Damson Barn, Kirkby Lonsdale

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Damson Barn is a converted stone barn on a working family farm just outside Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Original exposed beams and stone walls create authentic barn character throughout. The conversion features a private hot tub where you can soak under the stars after exploring the Lune Valley.

The barn sits within rolling farmland with views across open fields. You'll wake to the sounds of the countryside. Sheep graze in surrounding pastures and footpaths lead straight from the door into the Cumbrian landscape.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests with two bathrooms. The open-plan living space includes a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable seating area.

About Damson Barn

Damson Barn is a converted stone barn on a working family farm just outside Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria. Original exposed beams and stone walls create authentic barn character throughout. The conversion features a private hot tub where you can soak under the stars after exploring the Lune Valley.

The barn sits within rolling farmland with views across open fields. You'll wake to the sounds of the countryside. Sheep graze in surrounding pastures and footpaths lead straight from the door into the Cumbrian landscape.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests with two bathrooms. The open-plan living space includes a fully equipped kitchen and comfortable seating area. Vaulted ceilings add height and light to the main room.

Devil's Bridge is 2 miles away (5 minutes). Ingleton Waterfalls Trail sits 6 miles distant (12 minutes). The market town of Settle is 10 miles away (20 minutes). Lancaster Castle stands 15 miles south (25 minutes).

Damson Barn works brilliantly for families or groups wanting genuine farm life alongside modern comfort. Book for the combination of working farm setting and easy access to the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.

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Working Farm Setting

Stay on a real working family farm with sheep grazing in surrounding fields and authentic countryside sounds throughout your visit.

Private Hot Tub

Soak in your own hot tub under Cumbrian skies with views across open farmland and the Lune Valley beyond.

Original Stone Walls

Thick stone walls and exposed beams showcase the barn's agricultural heritage and provide character in every room.

Kirkby Lonsdale Location

Perfect base between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with the historic market town just minutes away.

Vaulted Ceilings

High vaulted ceilings in the main living space create a light and airy atmosphere typical of traditional barn conversions.

Direct Countryside Access

Step straight from the barn onto footpaths leading through farmland and into the surrounding Cumbrian countryside.

Getting To Damson Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Damson Barn by car, take the A65 towards Kirkby Lonsdale and follow signs for the working farm. The barn is easily accessible via country lanes with convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District, approximately 12 miles away. From there, a taxi will bring you through the Lune Valley to your countryside barn conversion.

Off-road parking for two cars
Oxenholme Lake District station (12 miles)
Easily accessible from the A65

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Devil's Bridge Kirkby Lonsdale
Distance: 2 miles
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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Distance: 6 miles
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Lancaster Castle
Distance: 15 miles
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Lune Valley Footpaths
Distance: On doorstep
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Yorkshire Dales National Park
Distance: 3 miles
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Barbon Beck Walk
Distance: 4 miles
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Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square
Distance: 2 miles
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Booths Supermarket Kirkby Lonsdale
Distance: 2 miles
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Settle Market Town
Distance: 10 miles
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Kirkby Lonsdale Bus Service
Distance: 2 miles
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Oxenholme Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
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Local Taxi Services
Distance: 2 miles
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Devil's Bridge Kirkby Lonsdale
Distance: 2 miles
LA62DT
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
Distance: 6 miles
LA63ET
Lancaster Castle
Distance: 15 miles
LA11YJ
Lune Valley Footpaths
Distance: On doorstep
LA62JW
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Distance: 3 miles
LA62AG
Barbon Beck Walk
Distance: 4 miles
LA62LJ
Kirkby Lonsdale Market Square
Distance: 2 miles
LA62AH
Booths Supermarket Kirkby Lonsdale
Distance: 2 miles
LA62BG
Settle Market Town
Distance: 10 miles
BD240DP
Kirkby Lonsdale Bus Service
Distance: 2 miles
LA62AH
Oxenholme Railway Station
Distance: 12 miles
LA97EG
Local Taxi Services
Distance: 2 miles
LA62AH

Is Damson Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the working farm setting with sheep in surrounding fields and authentic countryside to explore. The open-plan living space gives families room to spread out whilst the hot tub provides entertainment after days out. Footpaths lead directly from the barn for short walks and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail offers family-friendly adventure 6 miles away.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub at Damson Barn sits with views across working farmland and the Lune Valley beyond. After days exploring the Yorkshire Dales or Lake District, you can soak under Cumbrian skies surrounded by countryside. The hot tub is available year-round and positioned to make the most of the rural setting whilst maintaining privacy from the main farmyard.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Damson Barn with the working farm setting providing an authentic countryside experience for pets. Footpaths lead directly from the barn into open farmland and the surrounding Lune Valley offers miles of walking routes. The stone barn construction and rural location mean your dog can enjoy genuine farm life alongside you throughout your stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Damson Barn

The Sun Inn Kirkby Lonsdale

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA62AU

The Snooty Fox Kirkby Lonsdale

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA62BG

The Whoop Hall Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA62QL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Damson Barn

Is Damson Barn pet friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at this barn conversion. The working farm setting and direct access to countryside footpaths make it ideal for bringing your four-legged companions.
What original barn features does Damson Barn have?
The conversion retains exposed stone walls and timber beams throughout. Vaulted ceilings in the main living area showcase the building's original agricultural structure.
How many guests does the barn sleep?
Damson Barn sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. Two bathrooms serve the accommodation with one family bathroom and one en-suite.
Is there parking at the barn?
Off-road parking is available for two vehicles directly at the property. The barn is easily accessible from the A65 via country lanes.
What's it like staying on a working farm?
You'll experience genuine farm life with sheep in surrounding fields. Morning sounds include farmyard activity and the barn sits within active agricultural land.
How far is Kirkby Lonsdale from the barn?
The market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is approximately 2 miles away. You can reach shops, pubs and Devil's Bridge in about 5 minutes by car.
Can we use the hot tub year-round?
The private hot tub is available throughout your stay in all seasons. It's positioned to take advantage of views across the surrounding farmland.
What's nearby for walking?
Footpaths lead directly from the barn into open countryside. The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is 6 miles away and the Yorkshire Dales National Park borders the area.

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Damson Barn Reviews

One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in! Beautiful place in idyllic surroundings. Hot tub is a fantastic bonus at the end of the day. Would recommend to everyone!
Excellent cottage a real home from home, the hot tub was just what you needed after a few long walks. .. Perfect location with loads to do and see. The owners Katherine and Michael were so welcoming with the added bonus of meeting the first born triplet lambs of the year... Soooo cute. We will definitely be back ...
Damson Barn is Beautiful in an idyllic setting . A perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings Great walks from the door and lots of places to visit by car Katherine and Michael are great hosts and are on hand for any needs . We had the privilege of seeing a lamb being born on their farm . We would highly recommend a stay here and we will return in the future .
Doreen
Wonderful barn everything you could wish for in lovely countryside. All first class facilities beautifully appointed. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed seeing the sheep pony and dogs. Couldn't have been better.
Angela
Excellent property with caring hosts.
Samantha
We had the best time at Damson Barn. The spacious accommodation is comfortable and very clean. The friendly owners obviously take great pride in the property and really care about giving a fabulous experience. We hope to return to this cottage in the future and cannot recommend it highly enough.
Steven
Beautiful property, brilliant large bedrooms and gorgeous large landing. ..fully equipped kitchen and cosy lounge. A real home for home feel. We were given a warm welcome by the owners who couldn't have been more helpful with local advice on hand to make our stay comfortable. Just a shame we had a flying visit due to wedding and lived a 5hr drive away..would recommend this beautifully located property and easily return back if ever up in the north!!
Beautifully presented and clean. In a beautiful remote spot. We couldnt have picked a better time of the year with lambing happening during our visit. Our 3 year old loved it. The garden was fully secured so we could let our son out to play with no worries of him escaping. When the sun came out we could open up the French doors and let the air in. The fact the French doors were in the lounge and the kitchen was a bonus. We enjoyed the 35 minute walk down in to Kirkby Lonsdale. The walk up the hill back wasnt as enjoyable but absolutely worth it. We would highly recommend Damson Barn and will hopefully visit again one day.
Douglas
Superb property the owners so helpful and the views spectacular this is 5 stars at its very best
Excellent cottage, great location and owners very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
Francis
We had the most amazing family mini break at Damson Barn and couldnt have been happier. Keep up the great welcoming work and well see you soon for sure. Everything was perfect from the lovely friendly hosts to the most relaxing peaceful setting all topped off by an immaculate and cosy barn. Were already looking for our next dates to return.
Kealey
We had a wonderful holiday at Damson Barn. It was everything we could have wished. It was very clean and comfortable and had all the necessities to ensure that our stay was enjoyable. The owners of the farm were very friendly and accommodating. They were only a stone throw away if we needed them. The location of the Barn was fantastic. The lakes were only a short drive away and we were nestled at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dale's too. This has to be the best accommodation that we have stayed at with Sykes. It was the perfect break for us and we will definitely be returning.
Lawson
Lovely property, fantastic location. Katherine and Michael were the perfect hosts.
Wonderful Week, blessed with the Weather
The cottage was perfect. Thoughtfully converted barn with layout and size. Well stocked with everything you need and some lovely touchesRoses in the window! As clean as a house could be! Great family we loved meeting.
James Hew
Perfect property and location. Absolutely beautiful. Hosts were really lovely. Would highly recommend.
We've just returned from a wonderful week at Damson Barn with our two boys 11 and 13yo. The cottage itself was beautiful, well kept, cosy and comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The hot tub was a huge bonus at the end of a day exploring. It couldn't be located any better, between the Dales and Lake District we were spoilt for choice for where to visit. Mike and Katherine were excellent hosts friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable about the local area. They even gave us a tour of their working farm, which was great fun. Everyone in our family agreed it was one of our best holidays and can't wait to return again one day. Thank you!
Such a lovely property, extremely clean and comfortable. A very gratefully received welcome pack on arrival. Our hosts were brilliant, made to feel we were friends rather than clients. Can 100 recommend if you are looking for a quiet getaway. Nearest pub is about 20 min walk, not bad in summer with long evenings, not sure we'd do it in the short days! Plenty to do in the area so great location. We hope to come back before too long.
Just returned after an amazing week at damson barn. Cottage is perfect in every sense. Katherine and Michael are amazing hosts and the most friendly welcoming couple you could wish for. They involved our little one in them shearing the sheep and made her holiday very special indeed! We will be retuning again most definitely
Jarrod
A real home from home experience, with everything you would need. A very clean property & the owners are very welcoming. The hot tub is a bonus, especially after a long day out. We would definitely recommend Damson Barn.
Caroline
It has been an absolute pleasure to stay at Damson Barn. We have had the best holiday Katherine and Michael are excellent hosts and they really go the extra mile to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. The Barn is a great place to stay for both the Lakes and the Dales and the scenery is stunning. Cant praise this property, hosts and location highly enough
We had a fantastic stay at Damson barn. It was our first trip away with our new baby who is 5 months old and it was the perfect place to go. Michael and Katherine are very welcoming and friendly and kindly showed us around the farm and the various animals they keep. The cottage is well equipped and was very clean when we arrived. Kirkby Lonsdale is a short drive away or a nice 45 mins walk. There are plenty of places to eat and drink there, and artisan shops. We also went to Ambleside one day which is about a 35 mins drive. There is a decent pub called the Highwayman about 10 mins drive away that does really good food. We also got a pizza takeaway from the Royal Hotel which was good. Would thoroughly recommend staying and I am sure we will be back..
A lovely conversion, very comfortable and very friendly and helpful owners.
Lovely property tasteful conversion Owners introduced themselves but didnt interfere Would definitely rebook
Jackie
Spotless and comfortable, well equipped and maintained holiday cottage with some thoughtful touches and of course, the hot tub . Katherine and Michael were friendly and helpful. We would definitely book Damson Barn again if we return to the area in the future.
Joanne
Damson barn exceeded all our expectations. The cottage was spotlessly clean, modern, comfortable and well equipped. The hosts were perfect. Friendly, welcoming and charming. They were on hand to help with anything we needed, yet gave us privacy and space to enjoy your holiday and fully relax. A beautiful, scenic area, with so much to do for familes. We loved our holiday here
Very comfortable and spacious. Beautiful rural position, yet within easy but narrow access to main road. A Delightful cottage highly recommend for getting away from it all.
Michael
We had a fantastic time and Damson Barn was beautiful which was further supported by our great hosts Michael and Katherine. Probably one of the best houses and locations weve stayed in with great access to local walks.
Andrew
What a beautiful place to stay. The cottage is perfect we have stayed in lots of holiday cottages over the years but this is by far the best. Michael and Katherine excellent hosts and we hope to be able to return
Just returned from a Perfect week at Damson Barn. From the most welcoming family to the comfort and views of this outstanding home. It is certainly a place that we will return too, and highly recommend, it has everything you need,its been great for getting around to lots of different attractions and returning here to relax and enjoy has been the icing on the cake
Kenneth
Stayed twice before. Property is excellent being clean and well equipped. It is sited in a beautiful and peaceful area. I could not praise the hosts enough. They were extremely friendly and helpful and did all they could to make our stay enjoyable.
A wonderful stay in the beautiful Damson Barn. Very comfortable and well equipped, and in a fantastic location. Thank you.
We have just returned from Damson Barn and we miss it already. It really is a beautiful barn that lived beyond our expectation! The hot tub was a hit for our children! We felt settled within minutes. It is a cozy, clean, modern barn yet its original character still strikes through. Micheal and Katherine were so welcoming and really helpful. Their pictures of routes to the local areas were spot on and our kids loved looking for the next clue in the route!! We really did find a true gem and we cant wait to return!!!
We had a really lovely stay and we were so impressed with the property. It was a lovely location and the facilities within the house were great, especially the hot tub. I was particularly impressed with the Wifi speed, as I wasn't expecting it to be that good, given the location. Thank you so much for a lovely stay. We certainly plan to return in the future.
Beautiful, spacious cottage with everything we needed. Central to the Lakes and the Dales.
Damson Barn is the perfect holiday cottage. It's bright and airy and has everything you could want. It's ideally situated for local activities and amenities. The owners made us feel so welcome that we'll have to go back again soon. Faultless.
Natasha
The property was absolutely everything we hoped for and more. It was stylish and comfortable, clean and practical. The rooms were so spacious and there was nothing that was missing. We were especially surprised at how fast the internet speed was, considering it's such an isolated property. Not that we spent much time on our computers, of course, but it was really great to be able to sit back and watch shows on Netflix and such in the evenings without the internet constantly dropping out, which is a problem we've encountered at other holiday properties far less isolated. The location was wonderful, too. There were so many great restaurants and pubs within a short drive of the property I highly recommend the Italian restaurant in Ingleton that was a highlight of the week for us, and the property was only a short drive to the Lake District just over half an hour to Windermere and we even managed two days out at Blackpool around an hour. I recommend booking restaurants well in advance if you can we were there on half term and found that getting tables at some of the restaurants was a tad tricky, especially on MondaysTuesdays when half of the restaurants in the area were closed. I was slightly hesitant about staying on a working farm because they can get noisy, but we slept with the windows wide open and we weren't disturbed once. Our hosts were wonderful. Katherine was especially friendly, and we loved being shown around the farm and being able to feed the little lambs. If we're in the Lake District again I would definitely make another booking.
Coleen
Just perfect, we felt welcome right from the start of our holiday. Accommodation is first class, comfortable beds, great showers, everything one could need is there.
Kenneth
The property was perfect and the hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. They created a perfect welcome for anyone staying at their property.
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