Beautifully restored detached former residence of the Ribblehead Stationmaster this property is available to guests as self-catering holiday accommodation for up to 4 people.
Winner of a National Railway Heritage Awards, the Station Master’s House offers comfortable accommodation in a stunning lineside location.
from £500 for 3 nights | Dog Friendly
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales ‘Three Peaks’ country, perfect for hill walks and railway trips, enjoy views of the world famous Ribblehead Viaduct from this warm and welcoming house.
across the moors and towards the world famous Ribblehead Viaduct, just 300m away
1 x kingsize 1 x twin bedroom both on the first floor not suitable for mobility difficulties.
Large secure yard for bicycles and a surrounding garden, private parking for two cars.
The area is rich in heritage, including the Ribblehead Viaduct shanty town and construction sites
Wi-Fi is available.
Only 15 minutes by the train on the doorstop, to the vibrant market town of Settle and 40 minutes to Appleby
A warm and cosy house for up to 4 guests plus a well behaved four-legged friend if you wish. Featuring magnificent views, comfortable rooms, and an open fire perfect for those frosty winter nights (coal is provided).
The Station Master’s House comprises:
• One kingsize bedroom, one twin bedroom both on the first floor
• First floor bathroom with shower cubicle
• Kitchen, dining room for up to 6 and external laundry room
• Sitting room with digital TV and a selection of books and media
• A small complimentary supply of tea, coffee, sugar and milk will be provided, as well as all bed linen and towels.
• Great views across the moors and towards Ribblehead Viaduct, and of course, of all the trains that pass through the station.
• Free megafast B4RN optical fibre Wi-Fi for guests and private parking for two cars
• Large secure yard for bicycles and a surrounding garden.
We regret that The Stationmaster’s House is not suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The house is located at Ribblehead station just 50m away from the station building.
The best way to arrive is by rail using the Leeds-Skipton-Settle-Kirkby Stephen-Appleby-Carlisle train service. It can also be easily reached by car via Ingleton either from junction 36 of the M6 or via Skipton and the A1.
Nestled in the dramatic Yorkshire Dales, Ingleton (reached by car) is the nearest village with a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants and a small Co-op superstore. Hawes, Kirkby Lonsdale and Settle (reached by train) are the nearest market towns. From Easter to October, there is a Sunday bus service to Hawes, with links to other services.
The Station Inn at the end of the station drive overlooking the Ribblehead viaduct is well known and popular with visitors.
If you love beautiful scenery, traditional towns and unrivalled engineering, the local area of Ribblehead will not disappoint. From a railway perspective there are gems in every direction, the magnificent Ribblehead Viaduct, Blea Moor tunnel, and the Blea Moor signal box.
For active visitors, there are walks in every direction from the Station Master’s House including Whenside and Ingleborough. Pen-y-Ghent is a walk from the next station Horton-in-Ribblesdale although some may try all in a day for the Three Peaks Challenge! There are lots of outdoor pursuits companies offering a range for outdoor activites, and a local indoor climbing wall in Ingleton for bad weather.
We have many beautiful waterfalls in the area; Hardraw Force and Aysgarth Falls and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail are all withing striking distance, as well as caves to explore at Clapham and White Scar Caves on the road to Ingleton.
There are traditional market towns nearby like Hawes featuring forgotten trades such as the Ropemakers, and for when you’ve had your fresh air fill, there is the Dales Countryside Museum and not to forget the famous Wensleydale Creamery – home to Wallace and Gromit’s famous favourite cheese.
In additon to the local attractions, you do of course have fantastic train access up to Carlisle and all the way down to Leeds, featuring great villages, towns and stations along the way, direct from your door!
The house and garden are close to the station platform and about 50m from the station building. Ribblehead is a quiet station, but on dates when steam trains pass or the Ribblehead heritage walks are scheduled, it can be busy around the station. The last passenger train is around 9pm. A few freight trains do pass through day and night time, mostly during weekdays but rarely between 9pm and 5am.
For an additional fee you may bring up to two dogs. No other pets are allowed.
This building is a historic structure located within a conservation area and its conversion to holiday accommodation was subject to space limitations and strict planning constraints. Therefore we were unable to convert the cottage to be suitable for those with mobility issues.
No, they are provided
Please email us at enquiries@settlecarlisletrust.org.uk for any non-standard requests. We may be able to accommodate them in certain cases.
Smoking is prohibited anywhere in the cottage, garden or station.
The cottage is fenced off from the railway so children may stay, however we ask that you take care with young children especially when outside the cottage boundaries as it is a working station.
Prices vary seasonally and you can choose from the following durations:
A £150 non-returnable deposit will be required to secure your booking. You are welcome to arrive at any time after 3pm on the first day of your booking. On your final day you are requested to leave by 10am to allow us time to prepare the cottage for the next guests. Our Booking Conditions are available here.
Please note that the house and garden are close to the station platform and about 50m from the station building. Ribblehead is a quiet station, but on dates when steam trains pass or the Ribblehead heritage walks are scheduled, it can be busy around the station. The last passenger train is around 9pm. Freight trains pass through day and night time, mostly during weekdays but rarely between 9pm and 5am.
Please also read our FAQs and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to email us enquiries@settlecarlisletrust.org.uk
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