The Old Croft House

Name: The Old Croft House
Address: Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA174QW, GB
Telephone: +441768371638
Price range: ££

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Guest House Accommodation in the Eden Valley

15/10/2026

A B&B is so much more than a bed and breakfast. It’s a warm welcome, a pot of tea, someone to do a quick wash of sweaty socks, dry wet clothes and boots ready for the morning but whatever the weather, there is always cake. And my oh my, have we baked a lot this year! As we finish the long distance walking season and wave our last Coast to Coasters on their way, it’s lovely to hear that guests who stayed with us in those early days, say the food, friendliness and warm welcome haven’t diminished. Here’s to the next fifteen years and the wonderful people we get to meet…

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12/10/2026

Nine Standards isn’t just for Coast to Coast walkers. While the landmark is one of the highlights of the 195-mile journey from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, it’s also a stunning hike in its own right. We followed the footpaths through Ladthwaite to make the most of the autumn colours before stopping to enjoy the views from High Dukerdale, a mini version of High Cup Nick. Then it was time to do a bit of bog hopping on the way up to the top of Nine Standards Rigg which always puts a smile on our faces…

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10/10/2026

Autumn has to be the most dramatic change of season with the fiery red, rich bronzes and orange gradually replacing the greens of summer gently easing us into winter. We enjoyed the magic unfold on one of our local walks taking in the stunning views of Mallerstang Edge, Wild Boar Fell, Pendragon castle and lammerside. There’s something truly special about this time of year and a great reminder of just how beautiful our surroundings are…

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07/10/2026

Our one home grown apple inspired this week’s Cake of the Week, thankfully Mum and Dad are far more green-fingered than we are and provided the rest. According to Mary Berry, apple and cinnamon cake is the kind of cake you would expect to find in a first-class coffee shop or tea room and now, here at our little Bed & Breakfast. It’s being served warm with a generous dollop of clotted cream, the perfect welcome after a day’s walking….

06/10/2026

After such a dry summer we had almost forgotten just how mesmerising the River Eden can be, wait for proper autumn rain when the water rises and the Devil’s Mustard Mill is hidden by the angry waters, it’s a sight to behold as the river thunders beneath you…

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04/10/2026

As the season starts to slow down, we have the perfect opportunity to acclimatise our legs to fells rather than running up and down stairs. What better place to start than Black Force, starting out with the gentle hum of the M6, it’s not long before you feel a million miles away from the modern world. The Howgills are always magical, but they really come into their own at this time of year. The lower sun casts fabulous shadows across the landscape, bringing out the rolling contours making it easy to see why they’re known as the Sleeping Elephants…

02/10/2026

We are very much looking forward to this event in The Kings Arms, watching it come alive again will be amazing especially when it is raising money for a charity very close to our heart. Run by The La'l Nook and Berry Grape & Grain it will be a great night, if you don’t want to stagger too far we are offering rooms at £100 for 2 people or a single non ensuite for £50 including a full breakfast and late checkout at 11 o’clock with a donation of £10 per room to Prostate Cancer UK when booked direct.
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01/10/2026

It’s safe to say Ted is a fair weather walker, after a brief hail shower, he was ready to hunker down and let the elements do their worst in a very melodramatic manner, rather than keeping moving to lower ground.
As the seasons change, it was a great reminder that any walk is far more enjoyable when you’re prepared and the forecast from BBC Weather can often be completely different to but at least Ted has learnt one important lesson: you wait for the last person, especially when they’re carrying the biscuits…

29/09/2026

As we approach the end of the first season of the Coast to Coast as a National Trail where walkers have been following that distinctive little acorn symbol. A sign of growth, nature and the beautiful countryside that makes this trail so special, although, maybe the best emblem for the Coast to Coast would have been a cake. The first sight of the rooftops of Kirkby Stephen from Smardale Fell is a welcome one, less so when they disappear from view the closer you get. Keep going, stay motivated before you know it you will be enjoying a slice of freshly baked cake because every amazing walk deserves a great reward…

25/09/2026

Happy Equilux 🌓 meaning equal light, when day and night come closest to being equal and days start to get shorter which means embracing the change. Starting the with glorious sunrises without getting up at ridiculous hours and the perfect end to the day, an early sunset before walking by moonlight watching the stars all in time to cosy up by the fire in your pyjamas. A reminder to slow down, embrace the darker evenings, who knows you might even be lucky enough to see the northern lights…

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Address

Market Street
Kirkby Stephen
CA174QW

Telephone

+441768371638

Website

http://www.theoldcrofthouse.com/

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