Holiday Rentals & Lettings in Sedbergh

Offering an old-world ambience, the old town of Sedbergh is a great holiday destination for a few peaceful days near rolling hills and wide-open fields. The historic town has been a thriving community for many years, so you can enjoy a warm welcome while relaxing in the cosy stone holiday rentals that fill Sedbergh with character.

Featuring an old but charming facade, the properties offered in Sedbergh have everything to make you feel at home. With comfortable bedrooms, renovated kitchens, clean bathrooms and living rooms with wood-burning cookers, you'll enjoy a comfortable and homely space to relax in. While outside, you'll find a private courtyard perfect for afternoon tea and fresh air.

North of Sedbergh, in the Howgill Fells, you will find Cautley Spout, the highest waterfall in the UK. This waterfall is one of the few in England and has a height of 198 metres. To reach it, you can take a long walk from Sedbergh (4.4 miles (7.08 km)) or from the Cross Keys Inn in Cautley (2.5 miles (4.02 km)). You can enjoy a grassy walk to the falls and relax to the sound of this water feature that can be seen for miles around.

Just outside Sedbergh, you'll find the Farfield Mill arts and crafts centre. With four floors full of art, it is one of the most visited places in the village. You can see impressive craftsmanship, as well as workshops to learn about textile processes. Farfield Mill is the only mill in the area with working looms, making it a heritage site worth visiting to discover about the local culture.

The small group of hills of the Howgill Fells is a popular destination for walkers. Here you can enjoy peaceful landscapes where you will see the wild herds of native fells ponies. The Howgill Fells is an ideal hiking area where you are unlikely to encounter people. Another option is to walk up the local Sedbergh hill, called Winder. People usually make the climb up the hill on an almost daily basis. Finally, a walk along the Rawthey River to Farfield Mill is also a favourite walk for locals.

Sedbergh also offers a variety of routes for those who love to cycle. You can find one of the toughest mountain bike trails in the UK, the Bowderdale Classic. This route starts with a steep climb up Winder Hill and passes along the Howgill Fells to The Calf, before descending into Bowderdale. The town also offers opportunities for road cycling, with classic climbs such as the famous Buttertubs Pass and Tan Hill. There are also circular routes such as the Lakes & Dales Loop through Sedbergh and the Yorkshire Dales Cycleway.

Sedbergh is a fantastic place to enjoy the night sky due to its low light pollution. During the night watch the planets, meteors, the Milky Way and stars emerge from the darkness, and accompany the experience with a hot chocolate. You may even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights if the sky is clear.

With diverse waters to suit all skill levels, Sedbergh is an ideal destination for kayakers and canoeists. Don't miss out on trying the Lune, Rawthey and Clough rivers famous for their splendid and challenging waterways and enjoy the tranquil Killington Lake near Sedbergh. ComeKayaking, based in Killington Lake, will give you the best experience to suit all levels.

Discover some of England's finest equestrian routes through the Howgill Fells and the Kirkby Stephen Greenways. Near Sedbergh you can find the Stonetrail Riding Centre at Street Farm which gives you access to an extensive network of bridleways. Have fun riding, see the green landscapes and experience the tranquillity of the countryside.

Considered Sedbergh's most popular pub restaurant, The Dalesman Inn is a place not to be missed. The restaurant has earned a reputation for good quality food and a wide selection of ales to suit all tastes. Try the classic traditional dishes modernized and savour the high-quality beef and lamb. The Dalesman Inn has tasty specials to cater for vegans and coeliacs too.

Try Howgill Fellside Ice Cream! After walking around town, it's always nice to end up with a sweet taste in your mouth. Enjoy the handmade ice creams and sorbets and choose from the wide variety of flavours. You can find flavours such as white mint, bubble gum, apple crumble, whisky and jam, raspberry cheesecake, banana, apple and many, many more!