• Welcome to Dufton Barn Holidays

    2 VisitEngland Gold award dog friendly self-catering cottages in Cumbria

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    Main room from the stairs

  • Romantic Shepherds View

    Stylish 5 star luxury hideaway for 2 with jacuzzi bath and log burner

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    Romantic breaks

  • Pennine Potting Shed

    Cosy walkers B&B accommodation sleeping up to 3

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    Space to relax

  • Stunning views of the Pennines

    Relaxing dog friendly breaks on the edge of the Lake District

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    View of Dufton Pike
  • Cumbria Tourism Award 2022
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Dog Friendly Self Catering and Bed and Breakfast accommodation on the edge of the Lake District

Dufton Barn Holidays offers 2 superbly appointed and totally different accommodation options for those visiting Cumbria and the Eden Valley. Dufton is situated beneath the stunning Pennine range AONB and is in the heart of Cumbria – a short drive from Ullswater in the Lake District, and also the North Yorkshire Dales.

Shepherds View delivers the ultimate romantic break for two, and is the perfect choice for your next luxurious 5 star getaway, and your four legged friend is welcome too!

For those wanting bed and breakfast the Potting Shed offers quirky overnight accommodation with plenty of extras, whether you are walking the Pennine Way or just exploring the area. As above, one well behaved dog welcome.

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year
Rose Award 2023
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Pennine Potting Shed - garden

Bed and Breakfast

Quirky accommodation
Sleeps up to 3 with ensuite shower and cooking facilities

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Romantic breaks

Self Catering

The ultimate romantic retreat for 2 for quality time to pamper yourself and relax

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High Cup

Eden Valley

Dog friendly accommodation surrounded by natural beauty in this peaceful part of Cumbria.

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Welcome to Dufton Barn Holidays

As you arrive into the beautiful village of Dufton in the Eden Valley you immediately start to sense the benefit of a rural idyll in your own garden of Eden.  All around you is peaceful countryside and gentle rolling hills, away from the daily hum drum of life and the bustle of the Lake District.

Dufton Barn Holidays ticks all the boxes, as we are perfectly positioned between the Lake District and the North Yorkshire Moors, for a complete pamper break for two in luxurious Shepherds View.  You can even leave your car parked up for the whole of your stay, as there are numerous walks suiting all abilities direct from the property, together with easy to follow walking guides.

We have provided everything you need to recharge your batteries, leaving you to decide how active you want to be, whether walking or cycling in the beautiful Eden Valley or just simply relaxing in the gorgeous jacuzzi bath!

Shepherds ViewPrivate & quiet location
Shepherds View
Shepherds View
Welcome to the barn
Welcome to the barn
Entrance to SV
Entrance to SV
Cosy Log burner
Cosy Log burner
Main room from the stairs
Main room from the stairs
View towards Cross Fell
View towards Cross Fell
Main living space
Main living space
Warm & Cosy
Warm & Cosy
Romantic touches
Romantic touches
Luxury Jacuzzi bath
Luxury Jacuzzi bath
Set your mood
Set your mood
Luxury touches
Luxury touches
Bath House products
Bath House products
Fully fitted kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen
Secluded garden
Secluded garden
View of Dufton Pike
View of Dufton Pike
Cross Fell
Cross Fell
Spring Lambs
Spring Lambs
Dufton village
Dufton village
Dufton Fountain
Dufton Fountain
Dufton Red
Dufton Red
Dufton Ghyll Bluebells
Dufton Ghyll Bluebells
Dufton Ghyll peace and quiet
Dufton Ghyll peace and quiet
Quiet cycling lanes
Quiet cycling lanes
5 Gates Walk
5 Gates Walk
Shepherds View from Dufton Pike
Shepherds View from Dufton Pike
Ullswater Steamers
Ullswater Steamers
Fellside village of Dufton
Fellside village of Dufton
Dufton Fountain
Dufton Fountain
Meadows around Dufton
Meadows around Dufton
Flakebridge Woods in May
Flakebridge Woods in May
Resting on High Cup
Resting on High Cup
Dufton Pike from the village
Dufton Pike from the village
Red Sky at Night, Shepherds Delight
Red Sky at Night, Shepherds Delight
High Cup in the Snow
High Cup in the Snow
Flower meadows
Flower meadows
Shepherds View at Night
Shepherds View at Night
Dufton Pike from the wall walk
Dufton Pike from the wall walk
Dufton Church
Dufton Church

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Read the Latest Shepherds View Guest Comments

“Lovely accommodation and stunning views.  Wonderful time of year to visit.  Everywhere is green and beautiful.  Lots of lambs are a treat to see.  For us the natural beauty and views are what makes this place special.  Loved our cycle to National Trust Acorn Bank and all the local walks.”

“Our first visit to SV and a very long time since we were last in Dufton (probably 25 years ago!). We have had an absolute blast.  Just brilliant accommodation and hospitality.  We have walked locally most days and made v. good use of the maps and laminates.  The weather has been a joy every single day.  The views from the Pennines and from SV have provided us with some lovely memories.  Thank you Carole and Simon.”

“Lovely accommodation that contained everything we needed and a great location!  The lambs were a fab surprise that we all fell in love with including our little sausage dog and found ourselves sitting watching them most evenings.  Thank you for a wonderful stay – we will be back!”

“Perfect stay – thanks for all that attention to detail.  Great walking tho’ Cross Fell remains unconquered so we’ll be back!”

“Little lambs gathered by the gate on arrival, the Ewes that pretend to be distant but aren’t really, they’ll peer through the kitchen window to say ‘hello’ at breakfast.  The mustard velour chair, so good to sink into after a long walk, it’s been my saviour.  Fantastic stay, walks and memories.  High Cup Nick the classic route and heading down the valley via the rocky scree.  You only live your life once – so do it!”

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Visit England Gold Award
AA 5 Star Award

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Explore Eden Valley – there are many things to do!

Derwent Water

Derwent Water

A beautiful lake to walk beside in the heart of the Lake District

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Shepherds View, Sleeps 2 - 5🌟Gold
Pennine Potting Shed, Sleeps 3 - Glamping Gold
Both take 1 dog

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A very well sign posted walk along the Eamont way. Started the walk parking in Pooley bridge , caught the bus to Penrith Station for £2.00 each. Walked back to Pooley bridge from the station (opposite Penrith castle) along the well marked signs along the way. A welcome stop along the way at #fabisfabulousmilk for a flavoured milkshake and ice cream.
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A very well sign posted walk along the Eamont way. Started the walk parking in Pooley bridge , caught the bus to Penrith Station for £2.00 each. Walked back to Pooley bridge from the station (opposite Penrith castle) along the well marked signs along the way. A welcome stop along the way at #fabisfabulousmilk for a flavoured milkshake and ice cream. 5 mile walk and plenty of pubs, shops and coffee shops to look at in Pooley bridge on our return.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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Looks a lovely walk x

Oooo now I like the idea of this, something a bit different. Love Pooley Bridge and a chance to use my bus pass 🥴

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Beautiful spring morning today - fantastic place for getting away from the crowds. ... See MoreSee Less

Beautiful spring morning today - fantastic place for getting away from the crowds.
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Can’t wait to be there next week!!!

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4th trip coming up. Such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay 😊

Stayed here for a week in February. Incredible place! Absolutely beautiful, high quality in every way with the most stunning view of the surrounding scenery.

We had a wonderful week there.

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