Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location

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A stone building with a hot tub in front.
A circular window with a view of a green landscape and trees.
A stone farmhouse with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a sofa, and artwork on the walls.
A loft-style living room with a sloped ceiling, a television mounted on a wooden beam, leather sofas, and a white cabinet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Yorkshire Dales National Park

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Sedbergh, Cumbria
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Room B

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Room H

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

9 bathrooms

Additional Shower room

Toilet · Shower only

Room A

Toilet · Shower only

Room B

Toilet · Shower only

Room C

Toilet · Shower only

Room D

Toilet · Shower only

Room E

Toilet · Shower only

Room F

Toilet · Shower only

Room G

Toilet · Shower only

Room H (Accessible)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Sedbergh

Sedbergh is home to this apartment. Riverside Public Golf Course and Lakeland Climbing Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brigflatts Meeting House and Kendal Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider The Enchanted Chocolate Mine and Brewery Arts Centre.
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Sedbergh, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 37 min drive - 39.5 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 40 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Lancaster University - 45 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Ullswater - 46 min drive - 67.0 km

Getting around

  • Oxenholme Station - 22 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Black Bull - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Thirsty Rambler - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mug Story - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Meadowside Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location on 30 Nov 2026 start from £2,549, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howgills Barn | Self-catering accommodation in Yorkshire | Countryside location located?

This family-friendly Sedbergh apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Farfield Mill and Brigflatts Meeting House. Yorkshire Dales National Park and Dent Heritage Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Group booking for families

What an brilliant place Perfect for a large group Hot tub was huge The bbq was great Fabulous communal areas
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Break

As usual, excellent service and well kitted out. An excellent design for both adults and children. We will be back for a third time!
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're delighted to hear you and your family had another enjoyable stay at Howgills Barn and that the layout worked well for everyone. It truly means a lot to welcome returning guests, and we look forward to seeing you for that third visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Great accommodation for our party - the hot tub is amazing, walks from the door, easy to get into town. Would definitely stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend!

Really great property for large groups, had a great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2025
Thanks so much, Jo! We're thrilled you had a great weekend and enjoyed the property. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing accommodation, location and host! Would definitely stay here again. Perfect stay for a large group with all the amenities you possibly need. Exceptionally clean and the views were amazing. Everything is right there, you end up not wanting to go out to explore as you just want to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Place To Stay For Large Groups Of All Ages

My group thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the barn, which is a credit to everyone involved. We've being holding annual get-togethers for around 15 years in various locations, and now we've been to Howgills, I can't imagine us aiming to stay anywhere else. The property ticked every box for us and I can't think of any way the site can be improved upon.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Hi Roy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Howgills Barn for your annual get-together. We’re delighted to hear the property ticked all the boxes and that you all had such a great stay. It was a pleasure to accommodate your group, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Near Perfection!!!

Howgills Barn was the ideal place for our group. The facilities were fantastic. There was everything we could ask for and more. Excellent value for money. Location was perfect, hosts were very friendly and accommodating. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough and I’m confident we’ll be back again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Couldn't have asked for a better place for our Stag Do

20 of us stayed in March 2026 in what turned out to be an ideal location with the majority of the party split between Cheshire and Edinburgh As the best man I had a remit from the Stag to find a suitable central location for around 20-25 people where everyone could have a chilled weekend and Howgills fitted that bill. What more could a Stag Party want..... a hot tub, games room, single bunk beds over 8 comfortable rooms and 2 industrial sized kitchens for us to make all the food we wanted! Was ideal for some of the group to go for a hike, others to go for a round of golf and we even had a chance to sample some of the lovely boozers in Sedbergh
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review of Howgills Barn! We're delighted it was the perfect spot for your stag weekend and that everyone enjoyed the facilities and location. We'd love to welcome you back again anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super stay in super place!

The photos don’t do it justice, a great spot for a big group. Well equipped and managed facilities within very easy access of the town and nice walks. Thanks very much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A truly Amazing stay

Recently visited for xmas get together for 14 of us. The barn was emaculate and the kitchen facilities were excellent. The location of the barn is perfect. Just a short walk into town and right at the foot of the fells. The hottub was incredible and a real highlight. We absolutely loved staying at the barn and would recommend to others.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Christmas get-together at Howgills Barn and found everything from the facilities to the location perfect. It’s great to hear the hot tub was a highlight! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun group holiday at Howgills Bunk Barn.

I've just returned from another amazing weekend away with friends at Howgills Bunk Barn. I have been visiting the barn at least once a year for the last 15 years and it has always been such a great place to stay. The place is always well equipped with everything you might need for a weekend away - plenty of crockery, glasses, towels etc. The drying room is ideal if the weather is less than kind and there is always the option of using the washing machine and tumble drier. The social spaces are well thought out with plenty of seating both indoor and out. The hot tub is a firm favourite with our group, but the games room is also popular and we always make use of the BBQ. I noticed this year that they have pizza ovens now too. Each family can have their own ensuite room and their are extra showers and loos available too. The barn is a short walk out of town and their are numerous walks you can do from the door. Sedbergh has a Spar and a number of pubs. I can recommend the butchers - The Meat Hook - for any BBQ meat orders as well as Sedbergh Pizza for pizza and kebab delivery. It really is a perfect group holiday destination thanks to the thought, care and efforts of the Howgills team. I can't recommend it highly enough!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Gathering

Excellent service and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend. An amazing prospect.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review - we really appreciate it. We're glad that you had a great time! We hope to see you again. best wishes, Dawn, Amy and team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fun visit

The howgills barn is great accommodation for family get together. Lots of nice walks, Sedburgh right next door with good restaurants and bars. The accommodation is great where we could all sit together, catch up, dance and play games. The jacuzzi is also great. Also plenty of cooking facilities and fridge freezer space. All in all we had a great time
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you, Alan! We're so glad you and your family had a great time at Howgills Barn. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the accommodation, hot-tub, and nearby Sedbergh. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb Accommodation

We all agreed this was the best accommodation we have stayed in. The boys particularly liked the hot tub, football pitch and games room, we barely saw them. Great lounge room and outdoor area. We spent the whole evening in the big dining and sitting room. Would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Venue

My friends and I came here for 2 nights for a chilled out stag do. The venue was perfect. Really clean, could host many guests with activities on site. I met the owners of the barn whilst on site and they were so warm and welcoming. Would gladly return in future!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
We're so glad you had a great stag do and enjoyed the facilities at Howgills Barn. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback - we really appreciate it. Many thanks from us all at Howgills
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

One of the best places we've used in over 50 years of New Year celebrating.

Howgill Barn proved to be a good location for our annual five day New Year self catered event for 22 people. Plenty of warm socialising space with fun areas like games room and hot tub. It would be particularly spacious in the warmer months when you could get outside on the large patio. The bunk rooms were a little tight but good that each one had its own toilet, washbasin and shower. The upstairs kitchen was also on the small size but doable but if necessary a large kitchen was available downstairs. Both kitchens well furnished with all essential items for large scale catering. Excellent location for short and long hikes locally from the door. Plenty of parking space.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that Howgills Barn worked so well for your New Year celebrations and that you enjoyed the space, facilities, and fantastic walking straight from the door. It’s great to hear the kitchens and social areas met the needs of such a large group. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and would love to welcome you back again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb Property

This barn has everything you could possibly need and things you won’t have even thought of! It is spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We were a group of 28 and loved the fact that we could all be together in the first floor communal areas. The hot tub, outdoor seating, indoor seating, dining area and kitchen are all on the same level which creates one big sociable space. We also made use of the large field for team building activities. If you are a large group looking for a private space for any event I would highly recommend Howgills Barn.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the space and facilities, and it’s great to hear Howgills Barn worked so well for your group. We’d love to welcome you back again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A super weekend with friends in a stunning setting.

I have just returned from another fabulous weekend with friends at Howgills Bunk Barn. The barn was beautifully clean , as always, and very well stocked with towels, bedding, glasses, plates and cutlery galore! The hot tub is always a hit! It is out of town enough not to have to worry about noise travelling, but close enough to walk into the shops if you forget something. There are many walks just from the door. We managed several walks (and some even swam in the river!). It remains our favourite place to gather with friends so I cannot recommend it more highly.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you so much, Claire, for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you and your friends had another fabulous stay at Howgills Barn and enjoyed the hot tub, walks, and all the little touches. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we look forward to hosting your next getaway!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

My stag doo

what a fantastic place loved it from start to finish. The space in the living rooms and the rooms the games room the garden were all just amazing. There was 26 of with still plenty space. We got even more than we could of asked for and would definitely use this again without any hesitation. Thank you howgills for having us.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and that the space worked well for your group. We’d love to welcome you back anytime, thanks again for choosing Howgills Barn!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a place!

What an incredible place! Me and my friends enjoyed 2 fabulous nights at the barn and everyone said they thought the place was epic. The remoteness and beautiful views make you feel like you're in your own little oasis. They have thought of everything and the whole place is set up to entertain a big crowd. We have made memories we will cherish forever and I would not hesitate to book again. The whole process was very easy and everyone I encountered or spoke to were very friendly. Thank you for an incredible time!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for the amazing review and we're so glad that you and your group had a great time. We hope to see you again! best wishes, Dawn, Amy and team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location and facilities for Fun weekend

A group of 23 really enjoyed our stay at Howgills barn. We loved the communal areas, outside hot tub area and the stunning location of Sedbergh. Some of the group were apprehensive about bunk beds but the beds were really comfy, the bedding was crisp white and we had en-suite facilities. The kitchen was so well equipped and thought had gone into so many little things (such as, a fantastic idea to have a tea and coffee area in the porch to save too many people trying to get into the compact kitchen!). We didn't even get chance to use the games room as the weather was great for walking and exploring the town - we will have to return!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so glad that you had an amazing stay and that the weather was kind! If you book again, please mention that you have stayed before and we will offer a repeat returner discount. many thanks, Dawn, Amy and team
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

60th birthday

We loved every minute of our weekend at Howgills barn celebrating my 60th birthday with friends, family and dogs It is perfect in every way for a party, we enjoyed the beautiful location, the activities on the field, the games in the inside games room, the relaxing in the jacuzzi, the lovely surrounding walks , the fantastic facilities and the outside space We all want to return again soon Thank you for making my birthday so special x
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2024
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay at Howgills Barn and that your 60th birthday celebration was so special. It's great to hear you loved the location, activities, games room, hot-tub, and walks. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay – Ideal for a Hen Party or Group Getaway

We had an amazing stay at Howgills Barn for a hen party of 20. The property was perfect for a large group – very well equipped, spotlessly clean, and with a fantastic social space where we were able to host our own silent disco and karaoke & cocktail nights. Communication from the owners was excellent throughout. They were incredibly easy to deal with and really accommodating – even helping when my supermarket delivery arrived just before check-in by sending a couple of the team to assist. They left me to get organised initially and then came back to show us how everything worked, including the dishwasher, hot tub, and fire alarm, which was really helpful. We did have a small issue with the Wi-Fi, but when I emailed they responded quickly and were very proactive in trying to resolve it. The location is beautiful, with stunning views and a lovely walk into town down the track. It’s also easy to imagine using it as a base for exploring the area or hiking during the day and then coming back to relax in the hot tub. Overall, I couldn’t fault it and would absolutely book again if I needed accommodation for a large group. Highly recommended. Thank you Howgills team!
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Gemma, for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear that Howgills Barn worked so well for your hen party and that you enjoyed the facilities. It was a pleasure hosting your group, and we're especially glad we could help make everything run so well. We’d love to welcome you back again anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stag weekend at Howgills Barn

In short, the property was perfect for us. The amenities on site were fantastic and much more than we expected. The games room, hot tub and tv room upstairs were big hits with our group and really added to our enjoyment of the weekend. The sports field with the football goals below the house was a real added bonus which we made full use of. Communication with the owners from start to finish was excellent. The flexibility for arriving and leaving the property was much appreciated and took a level of stress off of our shoulders. Having the village only 5-10 minutes walk away was also ideal. By the end of the weekend most of the group were discussing when we’d next be staying at the barn and I think that’s the best review you can get.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2025
Thanks, Ruairidh! We're delighted you had a great stag weekend and enjoyed the amenities. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful visit with friends

My friends and I stayed at the Howgills Barn for four nights over New Year's. It was a wonderful stay and everyone said it was the best venue we have stayed in yet. The best part about the accommodation was probably the variety of spaces. As well as the large living/dining space, there was also a cosy sofa room upstairs (where the downstairs noise couldn't be heard), and a games room downstairs. The large living/dining space had big tables that were good for playing games, as well as for meal times, plus there was a sofa section at the end, which felt like it provided an additional space for people to hang out in. The two kitchens had all we needed and were well stocked with cooking equipment and crockery. Between them and the large additional drinks fridge, there was more than enough space for all of us to keep what we needed in the fridge. All the glasses we could need too, which was a real bonus. Rooms were quite small, but all fairly quiet and removed from the social rooms, which was great. Location was perfect. Walking distance to four or five pubs as well as to food shops. Plus we were able to set off on a big beautiful walk around the Howgills straight from the Barn. It was a brilliant stay and I would highly recommend that others stay there.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your reply and we're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful stay over New Year. We hope to welcome you back again. Best wishes Dawn and team
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