Lovely cottage clean tidy very good positioned in the centre of the village.

Stayed in September 2025

Bed is hard.

Lovely place everything you need in one place. Gillan and steve where astounding hosts completely understandable and accommodating. You are right on top of everything but you only hear the animals.

Stayed in August 2025

There was nothing to dislike

The barn was home from home...very clean and everything there for you..it was right on the doorstep of the town amazing place... everyone was so friendly lovely walks to go on and the pubs especially the taggy man did great food.would definitely go back.kirby Stephen is full of charm and quaint buildings Also being able to park outside property was a bonus or round the back. Gillian the host kept us informed of everything and always replied to any messages

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Clean, comfortable and close to the centre of town

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely spotless !! 🤩 Everything was just there….

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Stayed here for 3 days as part of Coast to Coast walk. Ideally placed in centre of Kirkby-Stephen, in quiet road away from main high street. Very comfortable and relaxing with everything we needed. Helpful and attentive hosts who live close by. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed in May 2025

The apartment had everything we needed for our 4 night stay, it was spotlessly clean, really comfortable and in a great location.

Stayed in August 2024

The bed wasn't very comfortable and myself and my partner couldn't get comfortable

It was very homely and comfortable

Stayed in July 2024

No negatives

Location very handy for shops as we visiting relation it was ideal

Stayed in July 2024

Kirkby Steven is dead after 9pm. Difficult to get food after 8pm. This was in May but there were plenty of tourists around.

Spacious and well equipped apartment. Centre of town. Good base to explore the Yorkshire moors and only an hour from The Lake District too.

Stayed in May 2024

Musty damp smell on arrival & shower controls seemed to be a choice of either hot or scalding Otherwise I thoroughly enjoyed my stay

- Loved the little hamper of goodies on arrival - very thoughtful - Great location - easy walk to shops, pubs, Stainmore railway, the viaduct circular walk etc. - Hosts were great with communication via Booking.com DMs - Well equipped kitchen for any cooking that I needed to do - Off-road parking very handy as I didn't need to trawl around to find a space nearby

Stayed in April 2024

Great difficulty in gaining access. The owner apparently texted us with the key code, which we never received. We had to track down the owner.

Roomy and cosy with all expected facilities

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing.

It was an excellent position for the town parking was great and the hosts were exceptional . Will be back Thank you

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely nothing!

Absolutely immaculate cottage. Bedding and towels were luxurious. Shower was amazing. Lots of little extras provided for us. The owner was very helpful prior to our stay and responded to messages quickly. Honestly couldn’t have asked for more. Just perfect!

Stayed in November 2023

The location was great. In the middle of the village so not far to go to the shops and restaurants. The cottage was extremely comfortable and the hosts provided us with a few treats.

Stayed in October 2023

We loved the apartment and there was nothing to be improved upon.

It is an exceptional Rental Property. The hosts were in touch to make sure that everything was okay for us. The apartment was really well equipped and the hosts had left us a welcome hamper. We really appreciated the washing machine and clothes airer, as we had already been staying in another property the preceding week and needed some clothes washed. The apartment is conveniently situated in a quiet street that runs parallel to the Main Street and has parking to the rear of the property. The kitchen is well equipped, the bathroom has a huge shower, and the lounge has comfortable leather sofa and a huge modern TV.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Location cleanliness great owners very accommodating

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing, everything was spot on

Great location, lovely property. Very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in August 2023

I cannot think of anything I didn't like, apart from the sofa being a little uncomfortable, but to me that is petty. As if you are there for the walks like we were, you will barely sit on it. And the hair dryer wasn't very powerful, but again petty as you can bring your own.

Black Bull Barn was a "home away from home". It was cosy and comfortable, exactly what we needed for a long weekend away. The goodies which we were left was a lovely touch, there were even treats for the dog. The place was so clean, tidy and the bed was extremely comfortable. The shower was also amazing. The place is literally around the corner from town and has everything you need. We had a few drinks at the Black Bull pub and Fish and Chips from the Archway Fish and Chip Shop. It is so conveniently placed for some lovely walks in the area. Having a parking space was also a bonus! I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed in August 2023

Location, cleanliness added extras. A little home from home.

Stayed in August 2023

Being really picky, the quilt could have been bigger, just about went over the edge of the bed.

Fantastic location, spotlessly clean and a few goodies left for us on our arrival which was really appreciated. Clear instructions from the owner prior to arrival and recommendations of where to eat. Could park right outside or in the designated parking spot at the back of the property. Lovely walks on the doorstep, especially the viaduct walk. Perfect base to visit places in the Eden Valley and beyond.

Stayed in June 2023

Nothing

Smart, clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Off road parking always welcome. 1 min walk to the attractive high street.

Stayed in May 2023

Duvet only just hung slightly over the edge of the bed seemed a little smaller than a double.

Couldn't have asked for more. Home from Home

Stayed in April 2023

Can't think of anything.

Very central, yet quiet.

Stayed in April 2023