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  • A lovely cottage in a picture perfect area. The cottage has everything needed for a relaxing break.
    Wasn't able to enjoy the great walks with my 2 ancient pups but they loved watching the sheep!

    — Karen + Cassie & Willow , 30 Sep 2026

  • We've had a lovely stay at Pendragon View - great location for exploring the local area. We've visited Stenkrith Park; caught the train to Settle; waterfalls at Wain Wath Force; Kisdon Force; Hardraw Force & Cotter Force; Wensleydale Creamery; Hawes; Smardale Gill Nature Reserve & viaduct; Snaizeholme Squirrel Trail + fell hikes from the cottage.
    Kirkby Stephen has everything you need - can recommend Coast to Coast chippy & The White Hare cafe.
    We would love to return and explore even more. Also keep your eyes peeled for fighter jets sweeping through the valley.
    Lovely to meet Ivana & Nigel - great comms before arrival. Milk & cookies appreciated.

    — Alison, Sean + Bonnie, 13 Sep 2026

  • Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and the surroundings were just stunning. We've loved how peaceful and relaxing it has been here, and it's been the perfect place to escape and enjoy some quality family time.

    — Megan & Family, 31 Aug 2026

  • Thanks for a lovely week. The location is amazing and the cottage is great. The dogs also had a great time.

    — Rachel, Halifax, 14 Aug 2026

  • This is our first stay at Pendragon View and really enjoyed our week. The cottage is lovely in a beautiful location, we loved the hares and the sheep outside the door.
    Thank you Ivana & Nigel for the recommendations of places to visit. We did:
    *Nine Standards
    *Smardale Nature Reserve
    *Ribblehead viaduct & Whernside
    *High seat
    *Brough Castle (yummy milkshakes)
    *Keld waterfalls walk
    The food at King's Head, Ravenstonedale was lovely as well as Owen's Farm Shop.
    The dogs have loved the long walks.
    We definitely would like to come back again. :)

    — Lucy, Martin, Erin & Amber + Niska, Mabel & Spy, 25 Jul 2026

  • This is our first time at Pendragon View and this area of the country. Wow! What a truly fabulous place. Due to the heat we were slightly restricted by where we could visit with our pooch, but loved being at the cottage.
    Places we visited and walked:
    *Pendragon Castle
    *Brough Castle and cafe (great food)
    *Eden Viaduct (lovely walks and places for Misty to swim and cool off)
    *Smardale Gill nature reserve, another beautiful walk, plus you can buy cake from the little hut - delicious :)
    Communication from Ivana & Nigel is great from booking to arrival. They came to meet us and tell us about the area, places to visit etc.
    The milk, tea bags, coffee and wild flowers on arrival were so appreciated, a lovely welcome.
    We have had a wonderful week at Pendragon View. The views, the peace are both so restful and relaxing. We have loved being here and will definitely return to this beautiful place next year.
    Thank you Nigel & Ivana for letting us stay in wonderful Pendragon View.

    — Tracey, Kelvin +Misty, 17 Jul 2026

  • Another perfect stay at pendragon View. Heatwave for the first week but cottage stayed cool & comfortable. Had a fabulous meal at The Kings Head in Ravenstondale, thanks for recommendation Ivana & Nigel! Would also highly recommend Owen's Farm Shop & cafe and the Black Bull at Nateby. Definitely booking for next year. Thank you!

    — Jane, Mark + Bella the border, 03 Jul 2026

  • First time and Pendragon View, but very unlikely to be the last! What a fabulous setting, and so wonderfully peaceful. A fully enclosed garden, so peace of mind for the pooches. Lots of lovely walks from the door, and Kirkby Stephen just a few minutes in the car for essentials. Owen's Farm shop is wonderful, lovely food and atmosphere, fantastic takeaway from the Mango Tree, and although we didn't eat in the Black Bull (Nateby) the menu was tempting.

    Huge shout out to Wellbeing Dog park, being responsible we don't let the dogs off lead where there is livestock etc, so it is just the place for the pooches to stretch their legs off lead and run around. Two definite favourites, the ball pit and the plunge pool, each dog had their favourite!!! Also, refreshments available for dogs and humans. It is one of the best organised secure field I have ever used.

    We don't usually stay outside of the Lake district national park, but this is a whole new world of peaceful countryside, best keep it a secret!!!

    — Lindsay Scott, 19 Jun 2026

  • 3rd visit and as lovely as ever. Had a great meal out at the pub in Nateby - impresses by the choice on the menu and the excellent bar staff. Pendragon View is as comfortable as ever. Look forward to our next visit. Thank you.

    — Mike, Tina & Jude, 14 Jun 2026

  • We've just had our 9th stay at Pendragon View and as always have had the most wonderful, relaxing time. The cottage is super cosy and peaceful. At night it's such a delight to just be able to hear the owl hooting and sheep bleating. A rather remarkable cacophony of nature.
    Walks are plentiful and we still have so much to explore, our faves being High Seat and Wild Boar Fell and for our elderly Border Collie a swim in the River Eden.
    Ivana & Nigel are fabulous hosts and so very welcoming. We like to think of Pendragon View as our 2nd home. It truly is a magical place.

    — Sophie, Vicky + Brumble, 05 Jun 2026

  • Thank you again Nigel + Ivana for another lovely week. The weather has been kinder to us than the forecast said. Done lots more walking around this lovely area. Went to Smardale Nature Reserve on Nigel's recommendation. A lovely place and an added bonus there is a cake cupboard in the carpark with yummy cakes for sale. Hopefully be back again next year.

    — Teresa, Stuart + Arlo the dog (Norwich), 08 May 2026

  • What a stunning remote (but well-located) place!
    When we turned up and had to turn up the little track, slowly drive through a field of sheep to open the gate at the other end - I thought this is the place! I loved the fenced area around the house so the dogs could have a wonder. We had such a picturesque BBQ.
    We visited Smardale nature reserve, The Black Bull, Buttertubs Pass, Malham Cove and they were all wonderful-even with 3 dogs (one being 11!)

    — Tim, Hannah +Joey, Burt & Oliver, 29 Apr 2026

  • Came for 4 nights to celebrate my 60th birthday with my partner Lucy and our 3 dogs. The day itself was perfect with a lovely walk along the river taking in a couple of old castles enroute with our 3 dogs, back to the barn for lunch then a 12 mile run to the summit of Wild Boar Fell and back (youngsters take note!), followed by a takeaway from the Indian in Kirkby Stephen. The perfect day to celebrate another big one!
    Our entire stay has been so lovely. The barn conversion is idyllic. It was so comfortable with everything we needed in such a peaceful and beautiful location. Nigel and Ivana were the perfect hosts with a great history and love for the area. Being surrounded by all the lambs at this time of year was an added bonus, and all the birdsong!
    We will definitely be back. Thank you!

    — Paul & Lucy, 19 Apr 2026

  • Another lovely stay! Thank you so much. We’ve seen all weathers - phenomenal rain yesterday - but been warm + cosy inside!

    — Tina, 25 Mar 2026

  • We've thoroughly enjoyed our holiday here at Pendragon View, the cottage is well equipped and very clean. It is in an amazing location which is lovely to explore - it's sad to say goodbye! Thank you for all the goodies we found on arrival!

    — Heidi, Katie, Bill & Ollie, 20 Mar 2026

  • Fabulous cottage - fully equipped with everything you could need!
    Had three days of sunshine followed by snow!
    Lots of lovely walks nearby. Our short haired Border Collie - Layla, has loved it too.
    Enjoyed the piece and quiet- we've had definitely recharged our batteries here.
    Hope to return in the Autumn.

    — Rita, Peter, Jake + Layla , 06 Mar 2026

  • What an amazing place and a lovely comfortable house. Fabulous to have milk, biscuits etc on arrival. Had some walks as well as visits to Aysgarth Falls, Wensleydale Creamery, Keswick & Lowther Castle for a Rough Collie meet up. We also got to meet up with family too. Thank you.

    — John, Alex + Cheska (Rough Collie), 10 Nov 2025

  • Thank you Ivana & Nigel for providing this perfect, cosy little cottage from which to explore the area. It was warm and comfortable and the biscuits/ milk/ fresh flowers were a lovely touch. We walked the viaducts, villages surrounding Kirkby Stephen and up to The Nine Standards. On the whole, weather good! Paths to St Mary's Outhgill and in the other direction, Lammerside Castle provided easy routes for late afternoons after the main walks of the day. We would love to come back next year!

    — Caron, Jason + Mab, 31 Oct 2025

  • First time back in the area since 2017 and we're wandering why it's taken us so long to return!
    Pendragon View has been a very comfortable base for exploring and we've loved waking up to the ever-changing view of Wild Boar Fell. Daphne our GSD thinks everything here is fabulous.
    Really recommend a visit to Fairfield Mill if you want to see the work of local artists & makers.
    Thank you Nigel+Ivana for sharing this place. We hope to return.

    — Michael, Tina + Daphne, 27 Oct 2025

Highlights

  • Peaceful rural getaway for couples or small families.
  • Within The Yorkshire Dales & on the edge of The Lake District.
  • Dog friendly.
  • Enclosed garden, private parking, fell walks from the door.
  • Remote working escape with fibre broadband & desk views.
  • Lockable bike store.

Location

Pendragon View

Special Offers

Mid-week stay, 12-16 October, 4 nights £400. Any 3 nights £345 or any 2 nights £285.
Family and dog friendly cottage between The Dales and The Lakes
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