• 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

“Fabulous cottage and fantastically equipped.  Information book is the best we’ve ever seen with really helpful info on walks, places to visit etc…  Stag Inn a definite recommendation.  Acorn Bank at Temple Sowerby and Lowther Castle & Gardens worth a visit.  Walking highlights ‘High Cup Nick’ and Orton Scar.”

“Our 4th trip to Shepherds View so we’ve run out of superlatives to describe this place.  All we can say is perfect as always, and despite having. been here 3 times before we still found new things to do and even the less than clement weather for part of our stay has not stopped us!  Thank you Carole and Simon once again for your hospitality.”

“We’ve stayed in many lovely places over the past few years, in the Lakes and the Dales, enjoying short walking breaks with our beloved dog ‘Darcey’.  By some margin Shepherds View Barn is head and shoulders above them all.  You’ve put so much thinking into every detail it works perfectly!  Thank you so much for the welcome hamper which was a beautiful surprise!  We’d love to return to the area and explore more of the lovely countryside.  When we do, we’ll be booking again. BRAVO!!”

“Idyllic location, rural charm, quality accommodation plus Carole and Simon the perfect hosts!!  Our third visit in 3 years – looking forward to 2025.  Thank you.  Missing the Stag Inn already!!”

“What can I say that hasn’t already been said.  I feel so chilled out and relaxed.  I couldn’t stop looking out of the window to the Pike.  I can see the path I went up to.  Thank you, thank you for allowing us to stay.  Hope to return one day.”

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

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Super warm September sun here today in Dufton.
Berries prolific in the hedgerows and golden glowing landscapes.
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Super warm September sun here today in Dufton. Berries prolific in the hedgerows and golden glowing landscapes. This walk will take you about 2 hours. Luckily not much mud today.Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment
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What’s the view from the barn window today? Dramatic dark skies over the Pennines.
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Looking forward to celebrating my birthday next year in your fab looking cottage

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As summer moves into autumn the colours change in a magical way!
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You get about you guys!

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