Courtyard Cottage

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A modern kitchen with a wooden island, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a breakfast setting.
A stone building with a wooden porch and a door.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a television, and a comfortable seating area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a black range hood, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Brewery Arts Centre

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Kendal
  • Place, Brewery Arts Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kendal Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyth Valley
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Kendal

Kendal is home to this chalet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake Windermere. Brewery Arts Centre and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting.
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Kendal

What's nearby

  • Brewery Arts Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Abbot Hall Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kendal Castle - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lyth Valley - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Kendal Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ye Olde Fleece Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Horse & Rainbow - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waterside Wholefood Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fell Bar (Kendal) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brew Brothers - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Courtyard Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard Cottage?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard Cottage on 25 Nov 2026 start from £427, 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.

What time is check-in at Courtyard Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Courtyard Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Courtyard Cottage located?

Situated in Kendal, this chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry, Brewery Arts Centre and Abbot Hall Art Gallery. The Quaker Tapestry Museum & Exhibition and Kendal Castle are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

It’s a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location

It’s a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved everything about our stay at Courtyard Cottage

We loved everything about our stay at Courtyard Cottage. Our host Mika was there to greet us warmly, even though we arrived later than expected and probably interrupted her evening. She gave us a full tour of the property with detailed instructions and guidance on operating appliances and heating controls. It was very easy to communicate with her by text during the week and she always responded promptly to any of our queries. We would definitely want to stay in the cottage again and would wholeheartedly recommend it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely property in a beautiful quiet location

A lovely property in a beautiful quiet location. Very well equipped , beautiful decoration and furnishings and super comfortable beds .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a perfect week! Mika’s cottage is beautiful, extremely clean, tastefully decorated, with very

We had a perfect week! Mika’s cottage is beautiful, extremely clean, tastefully decorated, with very comfortable beds and everything we needed. It was also wonderfully peaceful. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! Mika was very welcoming and always happy to offer helpful advice. We were even greeted with some lovely little gifts on arrival. In short, it’s exactly the kind of cottage we love, and it gave us the perfect base from which to explore Devon, with its magnificent beaches and breathtaking scenery!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great holiday at Courtyard Cottage

This is our 6th holiday at Courtyard Cottage and it's still as good as the 1st time - lovely location if you want peace & quiet, everything you could think of is provided and although it's next to the owner's house the way it's laid out gives you total privacy. 3 patios around the cottage mean there is always somewhere to sit in the shadesun depending on your preference. Owners are very discreet and you only usually see them if you go to their front door. The cottage is situated just out of Barnstaple (less than 10 minutes in the car) and is within easy reach of both the North coast towns and the West coast as well. Plenty to see and do in the area which is why we keep coming back (plus we love the cottage itself).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Courtyard Cottage was a wonderful place to stay in a very peaceful surrounding and beautiful scenery

Courtyard Cottage was a wonderful place to stay in a very peaceful surrounding and beautiful scenery. We were warmly welcomed by lovely hosts who were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The cottage is thoughtfully designed and very cosy. Would come again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Had a lovely stay for a week. The owners are very nice and friendly . The property is beautiful. North Devon is definitely worth a visit. Great beaches, drives and villages
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Courtyard Cottage is excellently situated for exploring the coastline to the north and west of Barns

Courtyard Cottage is excellently situated for exploring the coastline to the north and west of Barnstaple (top surfing spots and the SWC path are 30 minutes away) as well as visiting RHS Rosemore (30 minutes to the south) and Exmoor. With fine views, lovely surrounding countryside, and peace and quiet it is a perfect retreat from the coastal hotspots. The cottage's lower courtyard patio gives excellent privacy with natural shade from the surrounding trees. Being near the top of a hill there was also a pleasant breeze during a mini heatwave. Evening sundowners on the top patio were an added bonus. Mika and Mark, the owners, were attentive without being obtrusive. They were friendly and informative about the local area. The interior of the cottage is beautiful and extremely well insulated from both cold and hot weather. The standard of facilities and comfort of the beds is superb. The ability to rinse and dry wetsuits in the courtyard, and a garage to store gear is very useful. The outside spaces are beautifully maintained. Very highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage Beautiful cottage in wonderful central location for all North Devon has to offer

Beautiful cottage Beautiful cottage in wonderful central location for all North Devon has to offer. The property was immaculate and had everything you could need. The owners live next door and were very friendly and helpful. Would certainly stay again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, wonderful location, plenty to see and do

Great location, lovely cottage, easy to park on the road, that was no problem
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Superb top-drawer accommodation

Superb top-drawer accommodation. Marvellous hosts. Up there with the very best in all respects.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Lovely place, excellent condition and close to shops and restaurants

Lovely place, excellent condition and close to shops and restaurants. Lovely, no improvements needed.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Hi Liz, thankyou so much for your 10/10 review! I am so glad to hear that you thought the place was lovely and in excellent condition. And I am even more pleased to hear that you thought we have nothing to improve on! Hopefully this means we will see you here again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a stunning cottage !

Courtyard Cottage is a beautiful place to stay. The cottage has been lovingly renovated and decorated and is incredibly comfortable in beautiful surroundings. The owners are very welcoming and accommodating. A lovely welcome pack is left for you. Everything about this stay has been well thought through - a beautiful home from home.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings

We stayed for a week in this lovely cottage. The kitchen was amazing and had everything you could possibly need. It was light and airy and spotlessly clean. It was very centrally placed for visiting all North Devon has to offer without travelling too far. The owners live next door and were very welcoming, kind and helpful, especially with suggestions of places to visit and eat. We would love to stay again one day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Courtyard Cottage has everything one would need. It is equipped to a very high standard and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The hosts, Mika and Mark, are very helpful and go out of their way to provide any extra information that you should need. We would definitely stay there again if we are in the area. Overall excellent and definitely recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I would definitely stay here again, we absolutely loved our holiday here and didn't want to leave

I would definitely stay here again, we absolutely loved our holiday here and didn't want to leave. Beautifully arranged and decorated cottage in a great location. Breakfast every morning on the terrace outside the main bedroom enjoying the early morning sun, and drinks and dinner on the terrace to the side of the cottage watching the sun go down. Perfect! Thank you to Mika and Mark for being so welcoming, friendly and helpful and for creating such a wonderful place to stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Truly superb! Modern, comfortable and a home from home

Truly superb! Modern, comfortable and a home from home. Mark & Mika we’re excellent and always attentive making the stay perfect. The location itself has tremendous views and is very central to Barnstaple. 15 -20 minutes from most family beachesdays out. Especially ideal as you are able to easily reach in all directions for days out. Very strongly recommend if you’re looking to have the ideal location and a lovely, relaxing place to stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Courtyard Cottage Barnstaple

We spent a week at the Courtyard Cottage, we were very impressed at the very high standard of accommodation. Well situated above the town of Barnstaple with stunning views of the North Devon Countryside, it was within easy reach of the coastal resorts (15-20 minutes by car) Mika and Mark were both welcoming and very helpful, full of information about North Devon, they were always on hand but never intrusive. This is a little Gem situated in North Devon and we will definitely be back,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

We've just got back from another wonderful week at Courtyard Cottage. The location is great, it really feels like you are in the countryside, but the town is 5 mins away. We spent several days at the sandy beaches (only 20 min car journey) that are perfect for body boarding and surfing, enjoyed sea kayaking and loved the coastal walks and views. The cottage has everything you need and to a high spec, making it feel luxurious. The owners are attentive, the welcome pack was delicious, and our children loved seeing their dogs and eating Smores by the firepit one evening. Overall a fantastic stay, we'd definitely go back again, there's still more to explore!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

House was just as described and Kendal is an easy commute to most places in the Lakes we wanted to v

Lovely space and cosy living room on the top floor. Kitchen and bathroom very clean and had everything needed for a short break. I would recommend and visit again. Thanks for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic week in stunning cottage

We stayed in Courtyard Cottage in August 2021. The cottage is beautifully appointed and everything you need has been thought of. The rooms are generous sizes and the cottage feels spacious and modern - whilst at the same time feeling full of character and interesting features. The location is perfect for local interest - with lots of different beaches nearby plus the beautiful landscape of Exmoor. We were able to do very different things each day and kept teenagers and adults thoroughly entertained. We hope to return again - and Mark and Mika were fantastic hosts offering help and advice if needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for relaxing holidays, very hospitable owners

Recently renovated cottage with great attention to detail that lacks nothing. Everything is very modern, but comfortably furnished. Very quiet location (approach, however, is in quite poor condition with many potholes), perfectly situated for trips into the North Devon area. Several seating areas outside, which invite you to relax (with a little luck with a view of sheep). The couple who rents the house is very hospitable, we have rarely been received warmer than by the two. Mark always has good excursion tips ready. After our two weeks stay it was really hard for us to have to leave again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautifully equipped cottage in peaceful location.

Probably the best of all the cottages we have stayed in - beautifully decorated, equipped with everything that you could want, spotlessly clean and with owners that are around if you need them but invisible when you want privacy. The location is the ultimate in peaceful places, set at the end of a long private drive surrounded by fields and trees. No traffic noise just the bird songs to disturb the peace and yet you can be in the centre of Barnstable within 10 minutes by car. The cottage comes with the best sun-trap patio anywhere - just the place to sit with a long cool drink and soak up the sun and the peace and quiet. It's the sort of place that once discovered entices you back again and again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic hosts

Our needs for this property wasn't for a holiday unfortunately, however mika and Mark were extremely kind helpful and very accommodating for our situation. The views from the property are great and there are multiple areas for seating to have a drink and something to eat. The accommodation is only a short drive from various towns and seasides. The property is highly recommended its comfortable warm and very well equipped the underfloor heating is great and the log fire a bonus. I'll be back again for a visit under different circumstances without a doubt. Thankyou mika and Mark.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage and Location

We stayed for one week in May 2022 and we could not have wished for more. The owners, Mika and Mark were on site to meet us and show us around and they made us feel very welcome. They recommended great places to visit in the area and we went to most of them. The accommodation was lovely with a large double bedroom opening onto a private patio area and a separate room with two single beds. Everythings was clean and tidy. The cottage is up a fairly steep single track lane but not for long then you reach your destination which is just outside Barnstaple. The surrounding gardens are lovely and there are views over Barnstaple to the estuary. We recommend this lovely cottage without hesitation and hope to return soon.
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