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The Ash Shepod – Smardale Mill

Smardale
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Dog Friendly
Situated on a working farm, surrounded by superb views, The Ash Shepod is one of two Smardale Mill Shepods, the other named The Elm. The Shepod combines a traditional shepherd's hut and a larger glamping pod. Each pod is ideal for up to two adults and two children with a double bed and an optional double sofa bed.

These Kirkby Stephen glamping pods have been designed to a high spec comprising underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen, an open plan sleeping/sitting area and a mains-plumbed bathroom with a full-sized shower, loo and basin.

5-minutes drive away is the Smardale Nature Reserve. A must-visit if you fancy a walk through some of the finest Yorkshire Dales. The circular route that follows the former railway line will take you past the historic Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes). If you fancy fishing, the nearby Scandal River offers a mile of private fishing, so do bring your fishing rods. The Market town of Kirkby Stephen is a 10-minute drive away, where you will find a selection of shops and grocery stores, and there is also a choice of nearby pubs, such as The Kings Head at Ravenstonedale (3-Miles) that offers excellent food and real ales.

Dogs Permitted Dogs Permitted
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Wireless Internet Wireless Internet
Garden / Patio Garden / Patio
Bed Linen Provided Bed Linen Provided
Towels Provided Towels Provided
Heating Heating
Walks nearby Walks nearby

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Take a closer look at The Ash Shepod – Smardale Mill

  • Fixed double bed with fabulous bedding.
  • Optional double sofa bed for children (additional charge applies)
  • En-suite shower and toilet
  • Fully equipped kitchen with crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooker, fridge and breakfast bar
  • Living area with Freeview TV
  • Bedding for the double bed and towels for two guests are provided.
  • WiFi is available
  • Two well-behaved dogs are welcome.
  • A BBQ is available on request. Charcoal and wood aren't provided.
Smardale

About the location

From your cosy Cumbrian lodgings, you have the choice of scores of challenging hiking and cycling routes in three national parks. You’re firmly in the Yorkshire Dales National Park for moorland walks to the towering Cautley Spout waterfall (20 minutes’ drive). In the Lake District National Park (40 minutes), you can cycle dramatic Honister Pass (an hour), and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty gives you remote walks up to Grassholme Observatory and Reservoir (45 minutes).

Ramp up the cultural element of your break with a visit to the stately ruins at Lowther Castle and Gardens (40 minutes), or pick a sunny day and take a picnic to eat on the grounds of Brough Castle (15 minutes).

And for a real taste of Yorkshire goodness, a visit to Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre (40 minutes) gives you the chance to taste local cheeses and see them being made. The destination pub at Tan Hill (half an hour) is the highest in England. It serves up a decent grub with fantastic views down Swaledale, where you can enjoy afternoon tea with the ‘Yorkshire Shepherdess’ Amanda Owen at Ravenseat (35 minutes) in summer.

Kirkby Stephen Rail Station — 2.0 miles

Kings Head Pub - Ravenstonedale - 3.2 miles
Black Swan Pub - Ravenstonedale - 3.5 miles
Sandford Arms Pub - Sandford - 4.4 miles
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