• 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.

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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

“Many thank you’s for our lovely ‘Welcome Pack.’  SV is definitely the best place we’ve stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot over the years!!  We’ve had good weather and walked every day from SV with the help of all your info.  Many thanks again for all your thoughts & efforts.”

“We have had a great time, great walks from the door, High Cup Nick, Dufton Pike!  Amazing accommodation, the best we have ever stayed in.  Hopefully be back soon!  Thank you for the welcome pack which we thoroughly enjoyed.  Thanks again, Jane and Paul.”

“There’s not a lot we can say that hasn’t already been said.  A truly wonderful place to spend the week, despite the weather!  Found the local info a walks really useful and wandered around this beautiful village as well as going further afield.  Despite spending 10 minutes in the dog bath/wash, I don’t think Gem’s legs will ever be white again!  Roll on dry weather.  Thank you.”

“We have spent a very peaceful, totally relaxing Christmas here @ Shepherd’s View.  We couldn’t have asked for more.  Delightful accommodation providing everything we needed and much more.  Can’t believe we were so warm we didn’t have to light the log burner!!!  Thank you Simon and Carole.  Best wishes for a great 2025. xx”

“Thank you so much Carole and Simon for letting us stay at your fabulous barn and for ordering such wonderful weather whilst we were here.  We did make the most of it.  Dufton Pike although we couldn’t find the ‘not so steep’ part!!  Also went to High Cup Nick.  What a dramatic place that is.  Thanks so much for the maps.  But getting back to the barn – it is wonderful, so well equipped and the view – Wow!!  See you again for sure.”

Featured Places to Visit

Explore Eden Valley – there are many things to do!

Dufton views

Dufton Pike

Dufton Pike offers a fabulous view over the Eden from the top, and you can be done and dusted in about 2 hours.
Stag Inn

Stag Inn, Dufton

The Stag Inn - superb food and drink and very handy in Dufton village!
Call 01768 351608

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Featured on the cover of @countrywalking this month, if you've never walked High Cup Nick you're in for a treat, and we've got the perfect place for you to stay - the Pennine Potting Shed or for a slice of luxury Shepherds View, both in Dufton.
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Featured on the cover of @countrywalking this month, if youve never walked High Cup Nick youre in for a treat, and weve got the perfect place for you to stay - the Pennine Potting Shed or for a slice of luxury Shepherds View, both in Dufton. www.duftonbarnholidays.co.uk #countrywalkingmagazine #highcupnick #ruralescape #ruralescape #visitcumbria #visiteden #penninewaywalkers #penninejourney #pennineway
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Spectacular waterfalls you can visit within easy reach of the cottage. Aira Force, HighForce and Low Force, Kisdon Force, Hell Gill, and our favourite swimming pools which we will tell you about when you stay. #airaforce #waterfalls #rural #luxuryselfcatering #rurallife #villagelife #visitlakedistrict #edenvalleycumbria #visiteden #visitcumbria #dogfriendlycottages ... See MoreSee Less

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* Who doesn't love a rural traffic jam?

If they can't help you relax you're on the wrong holiday.

The Eden Valley is less busy than the Lakes, but Dufton is perfectly placed being 40 minutes from Keswick and 25 from Pooley Bridge. Oh, and we're less expensive too, compared to a similar size property in the Lakes - and we are also award winning with an average 5 star rating from an independent review platform.

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* Who doesnt love a rural traffic jam? If they cant help you relax youre on the wrong holiday. The Eden Valley is less busy than the Lakes, but Dufton is perfectly placed being 40 minutes from Keswick and 25 from Pooley Bridge. Oh, and were less expensive too, compared to a similar size property in the Lakes - and we are also award winning with an average 5 star rating from an independent review platform. Book at www.duftonbarnholidays.co.uk #ruralliving #rurallife #rurallove #cumbrialife #selfcateringcottage #awardwinningcottages #edenvalleycumbriaImage attachment
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