Walkers B&B Accommodation for up to 3
Dufton Walkers Haven
Nestling at the foot of High Cup Nick and Cross Fell, the Pennine Potting Shed at Dufton Barn Holidays is the perfect place to stop and recharge for the night ready for the next leg of your Pennine Way journey, or to stay a few nights and explore the beautiful Eden Valley.
This cosy former potting shed, originally built in 1882 from thick
Lazonby sandstone, is in a secluded part of our garden and is accredited a Glamping Gold Award with VisitEngland. Now extended and modernised you have an adult sized bunk bed with 6″ memory foam mattress and a separate sofa bed. Also a log burner so that you can warm your bones and dry your clothes, plus a boot warmer to dry your boots. You have your own en suite shower and toilet and also a cooking preparation area with hob, sink and combi-microwave. Outside you have your own enclosed garden courtyard during your stay.
We include a continental breakfast for the first night of any length of stay (selection of cereals, yogurt, fruit, loaf of bread, cheese, tomato, OJ and milk), as well as staples like tea, coffee, milk, sugar, butter and preserves. All items will be left in the property prior to your arrival, which enables you to set off the next day at a time to suit you. As there is no shop in the village, we also have a tuck box in the Potting Shed selling a small range of snacks, ready meals, and drinks.
We are also a short 2 minute walk from the Stag Inn pub in Dufton (pre-booking essential for dinner). The Stag can supply a more substantial packed lunch as well if pre-booked. 1 small/medium sized dog aged 2 or over welcome. Please see our Doggy Rules for the Potting Shed for further information.
The Pennine Potting Shed is also perfect for longer stays and has safe cycle storage for those wanting to explore the quiet lanes of the Eden Valley on their bikes.
Meanwhile for more information on the Pennine Way Trail please click the link. Baggage services are also available via Brigantes and Sherpa.
Please see below for comments from our guests and as a specific recommendation we are grateful to our guest Jen from Forcett who stayed with us in early February 2023 for summing up so succinctly what we aim to offer in the Potting Shed.
“Filthy trip over Cross Fell, followed by the most blissful accommodation. I could live here! To echo so many comments made previously, the attention to detail and taste, is supreme. I’ve dried kit, got warm, nibbled, supped, smiled a lot, eaten and drank at the pub (also top drawer) and felt so content & cosy here. What a gem. Thank you both.xx”
Read the Latest Potting Shed Guest Comments
“So happy. Stopped here on my long run from Newcastle to Cheshire. So well equipped for such a wee space. Perfect for drying out and getting cosy after a rough day over Cross Fell from Alston. Thank you.”
“Absolutely incredible little place. Attention to detail is astounding – almost worth doing the PW again so we can call back!”
“Amazing place, you’ve thought of everything. It’s a shame we’re only here for 1 night. It almost makes us want to come back to do the next stretch of the Pennine Way! (Heading home from Appleby today).”
“This place is perfect. Just what I needed before I tackle the toughest day on the Pennine Way.”
“Fantastic place. Will stay here again. Had everything I needed.”
“Thanks a lot for a wonderful stay! I found everything I needed and even more. Wish I could have stayed longer!”
“Absolutely incredible little place. Attention to detail is astounding – almost worth doing the PW again so we can call back!!”
“Dad & I walking the Pennine Way. Wonderful Stay. Thanks.”
“What a lovely place. Beautifully decorated with everything you could wish for. Situated in such a lovely village. A really delightful stay. Thank you!”
“Wow! Absolutely loved our stay here, just wished we’d booked for longer than 1 night. The owners really have thought of everything. Will be recommending to all our friends and family and we’ll definitely be back!”
“What a lovely cottage to stay a night, not longer unfortunately. We enjoyed every detail, and that you remembered our first name when we arrived. Thanks for your great care!”
“Thank you so much. How lovely to be able to light a fire after a wet walk from Middleton – to find everything for a perfect stay. Torridge enjoyed his bed immensely. We are finding it hard to leave!”
“Lovely place, has got everything you would need. Carole & Simon thank you very much for your help-advice during our stay! We hope to come again soon.”
“Absolutely perfect. Just what we needed after the long very wet walk from Middleton. Thank you so much.”
“A short but pleasant stay after a long day’s walk. The Potting Shed had everything I needed.”
“This place is awesome! Best Airbnb we’ve stayed at. Super cute and comfortable. Thank you!!”
“A perfect place for a walking stop-over. Thanks for all your organisation. Lovely!”
“Absolutely EVERYTHING has been thought of making this the perfect place to rest after a busy day walking. Thank you so much.”
“A wonderful place. Hope to come back one day. Thank you!”
“A wonderful place to have a rest after a long walk. Well equipped and lovingly prepared. So much love in this Pod. Feels like a home to me. Thank you!”
“Loved it!”
“From M in Teesdale to Dufton on the hottest day of 23 so far. A perfect day. A perfect resting place and ready for the next stage!”
“Fabulous. Best appointed potting shed ever! You’ve thought of everything – just needs a Nespresso machine!!”
“Such a wonderful place you have. We couldn’t have asked for more on our Pennine Way Journey. Thanks so much.”
“The miniature radio; the dinky little pulley drier; a little shelf by your bed and a plug and reading light; so much care, thought and style – I’ll leave it there…reluctantly!”
“Absolutely perfect – thank you!”
“Another perfect stay in a little home from home. Thank you.”
“Cycling from Kendal to Berwick. Stayed the night here. Fabulous place. Everything you need and more. Will definitely recommend. Thank you!”
“Perfection! What an amazing place this is. I have stopped at over 60 Airbnb’s all over the world and this has be there in the top 5! Attention to detail is fabulous. Everything anyone could want. Thank you.”
“What can I say? I didn’t want to leave this beautiful potting shed. Such a lovely welcome and everything you need in such a small space. Lovely interior and a pretty garden to enjoy our morning cuppa.”
“A huge thank you for letting me stay here. I feel like I have been staying in a sanctuary. This stay has made me recharge my batteries. Just what I needed!”
“Congratulations, Carole & Simon. The design of and the amenities in this little place are just fabulous. I’ve stayed in 2 bedroomed houses that are nowhere near as well equipped as this. Your thoughtful little extras add to the hospitality. It is so well set up for walkers. It’s a shame to be only staying one night.”
“Walking the Pennine Journey. Perfect stop for us. Very cosy and comfortable with everything you could want. Thank you.”
“Perfect for what I needed – just wish I wasn’t here for such a short stop! Arrived on Saturday night ahead of two days on the Pennine Way – will be back another time I hope – my little girl would love it! So many thoughtful touches and I can imagine it’s really cosy in winter as well!”
“Our second stay at the Potting Shed, having stayed here on our Pennine Way in September 2022. It was so nice then that we had to come back and bring Bella. We’ve had a lovely stay in this unique place and we look forward to returning again in the future.”
“We stopped here for a night when walking the Pennine Way. What a delightful place to stay – Carole and Simon have thought of everything! We would definitely return – thank you so much for your generosity and warm welcome!”
“This was by far the cosiest, fully equipped and beautiful tiny house/shed/AirBnb we ever stayed at. Carole and Simon thought of everything. The Dufton Pike walk was also a really nice hike, we enjoyed it very much. Thank you for this beautiful experience, definitely recommend this spot! Only 1 word to describe this place – WAUW!”
“There is nothing I can say that hasn’t been said already. The hosts are wonderful, the provisions are so well thought out. We wanted for nothing!! Lucy’s favourite touch – boot warmer… Shanelle’s – the clothes hanger on the ceiling. Thanks again. Big love!”
“Amazing place to stay. Thank you.”
“We really enjoyed staying here, all (very) well arranged! We are lucky to have likely the best weather ever and thank our hosts!”
“The Pennine Potting Shed has given me a birthday to remember – it is beautiful, quirky, and a cosy hidden gem. The decor and little touches make this place unique and a credit to you both. A birthday cake and treats for Snoopy on arrival too – thank you. Carole and Simon have created something wonderful. Hope to return in the near future. We had a lovely stay. PS the log fire is amazing!! xxx”
“Quaint, quirky, functional, warm, inviting, fully equipped – a perfect base for two doddery guys to have 2 fantastic days on the fells in perfect winter conditions. Simon and Carole are lovely and the venison sausages at the Stage Inn were awesome! Best Wishes.”
“What a lovely retreat, cosy, well thought out and well equipped. The boot warmer is inspired! Thanks for all the brekkie goodies and the extras to buy from the tuck shop. Will try and come back again. Thank you both. x”
“Honestly, I think this is my favourite please that I have ever stayed! And I’ve travelled a lot for work, and for play over the years. As I write this, the dog is snoring in her basket by the fire, I can hear the rain pattering on the roof, and I am just feeling hugely grateful for this magic little place that you’ve been generous enough to share with us all! Thank you! It truly is a treasure.”
“Filthy trip over Cross Fell, followed by the most blissful accommodation. I could live here! To echo so many comments made previously, the attention to detail and taste, is supreme. I’ve dried kit, got warm, nibbled, supped, smiled a lot, eaten and drank at the pub (also top drawer) and felt so content & cosy here. What a gem. Thank you both.xx”
“I stayed here for 1 night only but greatly enjoyed it. The hosts were welcoming and friendly and the accommodation was clean and cosy. I would definitely love to come back with some friends or family!”
“Thanks for a top stay. We had a blast! We loved all the little touches. Thanks”
“Simon & Carol, what a perfect Potting Shed you have! So much thought has gone into it. From the doggy treats to the homemade blackcurrant jam (must try!). The most amazing place to relax and unwind. We really can’t wait to be back! Thank you for being perfect hosts and creating this beautiful space! xx”
“Such a wonderful Potting Shed! We have loved it all so so much. Lots of thoughtful ideas made us very at home. Will definitely come again! Thank you!”
“What a gorgeous place to stay! Thank you so much, hope to see you again.”
“Beautiful stay! An amazing well organised and friendly cottage! Thank you so much!”
“A lovely 3 night stay in the Potting Shed. Lovely and compact, everything you need has been thought of. Bunk beds are really comfy. We will be back. Thank you Carole and Simon.”
“We loved our stay in the Potting Shed – small but perfectly formed, really well thought out and we loved all the little touches (Slippers! Tuck shop!). We will be back. Thanks for having us & looking after us!”
“We came. We had a fire. We slept – fantastic!!!”
“The perfect place to stay for a couple of days, tiny but has everything you need and more besides. We’ve had a wonderful weekend. Thanks so much. xxx”
“Great attention to every detail! Now we have to climb a very big hill! Gulp. Wonderful place!”
“Beautiful place with plenty of food for breakfast and hills – First Class.”
“A wonderful place to stay beyond expectations. Lovely and warm and cosy to have a great nights sleep before day 12 of our Pennine Way. We will be back to spend longer here as a wonderful base to walk in the area with Bella our little spaniel. Thank you.”
“A wonderful warm cosy stay in an unexpected treasure of a place. Thank you for all the perfect details.”
“A very warm welcome by Carole and Simon. The tiny house is very luxury. Everything is there! Breakfast is perfect for walkers. We had a very pleasant stay and enjoyed Dufton. Thanks for that. All the best.”
“Delightful stay – so quaint. Good shower. Has everything you need & want. Lives up to its Gold Award.”
“Great place, great village. Great welcome!”
“Absolutely perfect! You have paid so much attention to detail, thank you Carole and Simon.”
“Wow, Fantastic, Thank you!”
“We just loved your ‘tiny house’. Thoughtfully equipped and lovingly decorated with a sense for details.”
“What a lovely spot, particularly with the colourful private garden. You’ve thought of everything a walker could want. Even the bunk beds were splendidly comfy. Will recommend to anyone, not just walkers, visiting the area.”
“Like so many before us this was our stop before the ‘big day’ of our Pennine Way adventure and what a treat. We feel very rested & very spoilt – thank you a lovely way to relax!”
“Fantastic night at the Potting Shed with fantastic hosts. Well kitted out with everything you need! Tuck shop box is a brilliant idea! Everything was spot on! We will be coming back and recommending this place our friends and family! Thank you.”
“Wow! Just fab! Everything you could want and more – so impressed. Thank you!”
“Lovely, all too brief stay. A triumph of compact living!”
“Everything in the Shed is considered. Very comfortable! The tuck shop box is excellent and a life saver for us. Great idea. Keep that in the mix. Thank you Carole & Simon.”
“What a beautiful haven! We so enjoyed our night here before we tackle Cross Fell! You’ve thought of everything – thank you!”
“Loved it! Not only is it cute, it is clean, comfy, well provisioned and a little home from home – oh! And 2 mins walk from the Stag!”
“Everything about the Potting Shed has been so well thought through and comfortable. The attention to detail is excellent. Above and beyond what we were expecting. Thank you.”
“What an amazing place! So many special touches. I really appreciated being able to fill up on all the food for breakfast and a huge packed lunch! I enjoyed my stay here enormously!!”
“An absolutely perfect place, so well thought out. Love everything about it!”
“Just love the Potting Shed. Comfortable sleep up top, not to mention the bottom for Hubby!”
“A delightful refuge from the heat and a wonderful place to spend the night. Thank you for giving us the energy to head back out to the Pennine Way!”
“What an incredible little place. I am astounded by it. Everything you could need and a warm welcome!”
“Absolutely delightful place to stay, beautifully and thoughtfully done in every way. A real joy, thank you!”
“The Potting Shed is a lovely place, especially after a long unpleasant day coming over Cross Fell from Alston. As I write this my rucksack and its contents are drying in front of the log burner ready for tomorrows hike to Middleton in Teesdale. Many thanks!!”
“After a hot long day on the Pennine Way what an unexpected treat to stay in this lovely location. Loved the Potting Shed and I only wish I had organised a rest day so I could stay another night.”
“The place was so great! Simon and Carol were very nice and they took great care of us and our dog! We had everything we needed! The house was clean and they showed an amazing attention to detail! We really loved our time there! They even left treats for the dog!”
“Absolutely fantastic! One of the best places I’ve stayed – many thanks!!”
“What an amazing place! So much attention to detail. Everything tired walkers need at the end of a superb, but tiring day’s walk from Middleton in Teesdale. Great food for breakfast and packed lunch. Super comfy bunk beds! Thank you.”
“As soon as we arrived we were greeted by Simon and Carole and were blown away by their attention to detail and the beauty of the Potting Shed! An absolutely beautiful stay. We will hopefully be back soon! Thank you!”
“Wow! Some potting shed!! A perfect place to relax and stay after walking in this beautiful area. Amazing to see what can be done with a small space – place beautifully set up!”
“A perfect stay – thank you! Feeling well and rested to conquer the hardest day of the Pennine Way.😀”
“Wow, used as rest day whilst walking Pennine Way – everything you could need and excellent value. So much thought has gone into preparing this place. A real home from home and excellent retreat to relax in surrounded by birdsong.”
“What a beautiful, cosy haven to rest weary legs after an amazing trek of the Pennine Way from Langdon Beck to Dufton. Seeing the most spectacular High Cup Nick!! We loved the log burning stove and the opportunity to relax and complete our daily Wordle. Very thoughtfully equipped with cosy beds.”
“We were the first guests in this beautiful potting shed and we enjoyed it!! It’s a great new addition to the accommodation for Pennine Way walkers. The Potting Shed is very comfortable and cosy, a log burner, small garden etc. Next year we are planning to come back and do the last part of the Pennine Way!”
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The Potting Shed Accommodation Includes:
- One adult bunk with full sized single beds
- Sofa bed
- En-suite Shower and toilet
- Log burner – with an initial supply of logs – additional logs can be purchased
- Cooking preparation area with hob, sink, kettle, toaster and combi-microwave
- Towels and bed linen included in the price
- Boot warmer
- Wifi / 24″ TV / DAB radio
- Own enclosed garden
- Self Check-in
- 1 well behaved small/medium size dog at an additional charge – any dog must be fully house trained
Please be aware there is no parking available on site, although there is plenty of parking in the village itself.
The Potting Shed is also No Smoking or vaping inside.
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