Oscar House | Holiday Rental in Cumbria , Cumbria

Holiday home
Oscar House is a detached house in the Cumbrian town of Kirkby Stephen. The cottage sleeps four people in upside down accommodation with two ground floor bedrooms, a double and a twin, next to a family bathroom. On the first floor is a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room with a Juliet balcony. Outside is off road parking and am enclosed lawned garden and patio. Just a couple of minutes' walk from the town centre, Oscar House is a superb base for discovering the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks.

Accomodation Details
Two ground floor bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request). Ground floor bathroom with corner bath, separate shower, basin and WC. First floor kitchen with dining area. First floor sitting room with Juliet balcony.

Area
Situated at the foot of the Howgill Fells in the upper Eden Valley is the old market town of Kirkby Stephen. Set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks this traditional market town hosts a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, catering for every taste and budget. With a thriving local community and many traditional old dwellings, Kirkby Stephen boasts a large number of cobbled old yards, quaint corners and a pretty picnic area called Frank's Bridge, whilst just a mile from the town is the old railway station on the Settle to Carlisle Railway line. Visitors can enjoy many excellent walks and cycle routes nearby or explore the magnificent Howgill Fells and the majestic Pendragon Castle. This is an excellent location that has something for the whole family.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, slow cooker, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x TVs (1 Smart) with Freeview, DVD player, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 1 car. Lockable bike storage. Enclosed front lawned garden with patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pubs and Tourist Information Centre 2 mins walk. Note: There's a Juliet balcony off the sitting room, children should be supervised. Note: No children under 5 due to banister and stairs being open to kitchen.

Mr Lee

August 2020

The comfort and peace of Oscar House enhanced a fabulous holiday..

Mr Nicolson

May 2019

Great week at Oscar’s house in Kirkby Stephen extremely well furnished and very comfortable cottage also very handy for the town.. The welcome pack was very nice indeed the cottage is a credit to Sylvia and Ian who were very helpfully we would like to visit Oscar’s house again in the future.

Mrs Young

April 2019

Oscar House is an amazing property in a great location to access the Dales, Howgills and the Lakes.. The house is wonderful with everything that you need to have a great stay. Owners are really helpful and friendly with great tips for the local area. This is the best cottage we have stayed in!

Mr Rhodes

March 2019

This is the perfect house..

Mr Salthouse

January 2019

We have just returned from a week at Oscar House and all I can say is Brilliant! ! The cottage was beautifully presented and had everything included to make our stay perfect. The generous welcome pack included wine, nibbles, milk, etc. and was really appreciated. A good selection of videos, books and games were also provided. Places such as Hawes and the stunning Ribblehead Viaduct were only a short distance away and Kirkby Stephen centre with a its shops, cafes and pubs was literally two minutes walk. Overall we were very impressed with Oscar House and the facilities offered and would have no hesitation in recommending this beautiful cottage.

Mrs Homer

Excellent cosy base for exploring the Howgill Fells and indeed other surrounding areas.. Great views in all directions. A treat to have so much space and equipment in the kitchen - a self-catering cottage where that's not only possible but a pleasure! Lovely welcome pack too.

Mr Conyngham

December 2018

This cottage is an extremely comfortable and warm property with countryside views in one direction (but not the other) and within walking distance of the shops and cafes (admittedly, not many) that are in Kirby Stephen.. It is easy to envisage a car not being used very much during a stay here, as so much is on your doorstep. The Settle Carlisle Railway is about two miles away (Kirby Stephen West Station) and parking at the Station is free: you then have the chance of travelling this scenic line in either direction, either towards Carlisle or Leeds. The cottage has everything you could need (except a reading lamp and a decent iron, but no doubt the owners will rectify that) and there is parking for one car at the cottage gate. Despite being so close to the town, the location is quiet and pleasant, whatever the weather. The owners are on hand, if needed, and helpful, but not obtrusive. The cottage is also 'pet free', a major advantage.

Mr Law

November 2018

The updates and information from Sykes (using their app) was brilliant.. Once there, Oscar house was well presented and cosy, a perfect base for our weekend. I would definitely recommend both Sykes and Oscar house.

Mrs Mccarthy

October 2018

Oscar cottage is a fantastic cottage in both facilities and location.. The owners Sylvia and Ian have thought if absolutely everything. Unfortunately due to a bereavement our plans had to change at the last minute, they went above and beyond to accomadate us. We will definitely be returning and have already recommend to family and friends.

Mrs Smith

What a place! We have stayed in loads of holiday cottages and this has been the best by far! No expense spared. So clean, cosy and comfortable. Wonderful views from the upstairs living room. Fabulous kitchen and the beds were so comfortable - better then home! Lovely hosts who left us a welcome pack which was really appreciated. 2 minute walk from the main high street with bakery, butchers, pubs and cafes. Easy drive into the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales. We will be returning!

Mr Kavanagh

September 2018

We found the cottage very clean with all you need for a great holiday.. The owners are very helpful and just a phone call away should you need any advice or help.

Mrs Childs

We could not have chosen as better cottage.. Everything was perfect and we hope to go again next year.

Mr Wright

August 2018

Absolutely superb cottage

Mr Carter

July 2018

Fantastic cottage.. We have two cottage holidays a year and this is one of the best we have stayed in. On the edge of fields but with all the facilities of the town only two minutes walk. Felt like home immediately.

Mrs Hart

June 2018

Oscar House was clean and very comfortable, the owners were very nice, this place was beautiful.. really good location, lots of nice places to visit and if you like to walk, some wonderful walks too. we will defiantly be going back again.

Mrs Scott

Lovely accommodation, the owners really made an effort..

Mrs Howell

May 2018

Very high standard of accommodation with everything you need to really feel at home.. Oscar House was exceptionally clean when we arrived and the owners are helpful and friendly. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Great location for walking and there's easy access to shops, pubs and cafés.

Mr Lanjouw

Never had a cleaner cottage than this one.. And so very well equiped. Great location. We liked to stroll into the village. For visitors: go to the mart.

Mrs Rust

April 2018

Excellent cottage.. Spotless, beautifully furnished and decorated Well equipped. Nothing negative to say. Views from the lounge out over fields was lovely. Good location for exploring, whether you are into walking or just like to drive round. Short walk into Kirkby Stephen itself. Would highly recommend

Mrs Sinclair

A beautiful holiday cottage which was a real home away from home.. Every need catered for with extra touches as well, welcome pack, wine fridge, slow cooker, superking bed - need I go on! Very well situated just off the high street but extremely quiet with no disturbances. The owners, Sylvia and Ian were very attentive and on call if we needed anything. Would love to return.

Nigel S

We've been taking self-catering holidays for around 30 years, and Oscar House is easily the best accommodation we've experienced.. This is pure good taste and quality, with no expense spared in comfort and equipment. It was sparkling clean and superbly comfortable. Friendly owners Sylvia and Ian were in contact to make sure everything was all right, and their key safe (we received the combination lock number from them by text) saved us the bother of messing around collecting a key. This is the way to do it. Self-catering holiday accommodation doesn't get any better than this – it's simply the best.

Mr Lee, August 2020

Fantastic. Onwer came and made sure everything was up to scratch Excellent cottage.. Modern and clean and very easy access to town

We've been taking self-catering holidays for around 30 years, and thought we'd seen it all, from the grim to the excellent. Kirkby Stephen's reasonably-priced Oscar House has just proved us wrong. It has set a new high standard, and the distinction of easily being the best accommodation we've experienced. This is pure good taste and high quality, with no expense spared in comfort and equipment. It was sparkling clean and superbly comfortable. Friendly owners Sylvia and Ian were in contact to make sure everything was all right, and their key safe (we received the combination lock number from them by text) saved us the bother of messing around collecting a key, which can be stressful and a nuisance at the end of a day's journey. This is the way to do it. Self-catering holiday accommodation doesn't get any better than Oscar House – it's simply the best.

December 2017

We had a lovely week at Oscar House which is within easy walking distance of shops, cafes and pubs.. The decor / facilities are of a high standard and the owners are very welcoming - thank you for the wine / mince pies and welcome pack. They were very much appreciated. There's plenty of beautiful walks from Kirkby, we didn't use our car. You are also well placed to explore Yorkshire and Cumbria if you want to venture further.

Mr Bradshaw

The cottage was lovely, clean, tidy and nice and warm.. The views from the upstairs lounge were a delight especially watching the sheep graze and the wild rabbits run around. There were views as far as the eye could see. Kirkby Stephen is a lovely little town with all the facilities you need when on holiday. Lots to do in the surrounding areas. Well worth a visit.

Mr Mcmillan

October 2017

The cottage was superb in every way, making our holiday just fantastic, a real gem in the Yorkshire Dales

Mr Cummings

August 2017

The property was excellent with an extremely high specification.. How nice to have a holiday home with both comfortable beds and sofas.

Mrs Gardiner

July 2017

We had a fantastic holiday in Oscar House it was beautiful and the owners very helpful and even left us some goodies for our arrival.. It was a great area and had everything we needed.

Mrs Williams

June 2017

The cottage was stunning .. The only thing missing was a DVD player which would have been the icing on the cake, particularly as the weather wasn't great! The owners were lovely, friendly and very helpful

Miss Kirkland

Oscar house was a very beautifal house very clean and tidy very comfortable and homely with lots of space in a beautifal area with stunning views..

_david2carter

April 2017

Everything is excellent about the cottage the location and ease of walking to the local pubs and restaurants we brought loads of stuff with us for our weeks stay but it was already in the cottage,meet the owners who were excellent especially if we had any problems etc.

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Oscar House in Cumbria