Special interest & Activity Holidays in and near Sedbergh
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There are several official agencies which set inspection standards for visitor accommodation, such as Quality Cumbria 
, Visit Britain (VB) 
, The Automobile Association (AA) 
and the Recognised Outdoor Activity Member scheme 
(ROAM). Where properties have gained such a standard it is indicated in the list below with the appropriate agency logo. It is possible to book accommodation with inspected establishments directly through the Tourist Information Centre (015396 20125).
Cold Keld Walking Holidays
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Cold Keld is a 17th century farmhouse about three miles south of Ravenstonedale, midway
between Sedbergh and Kirkby Stephen.
All the walks are guided personally by your experienced hosts, Ken & Kathy Trimmer, who have guided in excess of 10,000 miles of walks over the past thirteen years.
We have had a lot of experiences guiding blind and visually impaired people and are more than happy to have them on our holidays.
Contact: Ken & Kathy Trimmer
Phone: 015396 23273
Fax: 015396 23273
Web site: http://www.coldkeld.com
| Non smoking | En suite facilities in some rooms | Wash basins in some rooms | Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms |
| Packed lunches available | Evening meals available | TV in all rooms |
Creative Leisure Craft Courses at St Mark's Top
St. Mark's. was built in 1872 as the vicarage for Cautley Church and now a Listed Building.
Saint Marks hosts Creative Leisure patchwork and quilting courses. There is a high standard of individual tuition benefiting beginners, improvers and the more experienced. In order to achieve this, course numbers are limited to between six and ten students, depending on the type of course.
Specialist tutors have been chosen for their considerable expertise and ability. Instruction will normally take place during the mornings and afternoons with breaks for lunch and refreshments and students will be able to continue with their own work during the evenings if they wish.
Saint Mark's is also an ideal venue for conferences, seminars, training events and family reunions. There are a number of rooms for group meetings and the usual range of audio visual aids. Being easily accessible yet away from everyday distractions, allows undisturbed confidential discussion to take place throughout both day and evening at Saint Mark's.
Contact: Barbara Mainwaring
Phone: 015396 20287
Web site: http://www.saintmarks.uk.com
| VB Inspected, 4 stars | Non smoking | Central heating throughout | Tea and coffee making facilities in all rooms |
| Packed lunches available | Evening meals available | Private parking | Open all year except Christmas & New Year |
| Discounts available | Euros accepted | TV in all rooms | Guest lounge available |
| Internet access available | Electric shaver points | Hairdryer in all rooms | Children welcome |
| Pets by arrangement | Garden/patio for guests' use | French and German spoken |
Curlew Guided Walking Holidays Top
Curlew Guided Walking Holidays operate a selection of whole week (and 2 to 3 day short breaks) based in the Eden Valley and the west of the Yorkshire Dales. Although not based in Sedbergh, some of their walks involve visits to the area.
Sedbergh School Sports Academy Top
The Sedbergh School Sports Academy periodically runs a variety of residential sports training courses during the school holidays for boys and girls aged 11 to 16. Each course is led by a highly experienced Head Coach, supported by a team of professional coaches, assistant coaches and medical staff. The courses include a full programme of supervised evening activities, nutritionally balanced diet suited to active, growing young people and first class facilities in a safe, secure environment.
During the Summer, Christmas, Easter and half term holidays the school can also offer self catering or catered accommodation for small, medium or large groups (ranging from 35 to over 200). Accommodation is available in single or twin bedded rooms and and some dormitory accommodation. This includes full use of the school's playing fields, tennis courts, swimming pool, etc.
Contact: Margie McVoy, School Events Manager
Phone: 015396 22283
Web site: http://www.sedberghschool.org/index.asp?page=sports_academy
Shacklabank Walking Holidays Top
- Walks on the nearby fells.
- Farm visits to see milking and various annual farming events - lambing in springtime, hatching of new chicks & ducklings, foaling and calving in May, shearing of sheep and haymaking in June & July.
- Nature walks to include any wildlife which walkers would like to see e.g. otters, buzzaards, hares, badgers and curlews (wildlife permitting).
Walks are rounded off with home baked high teas back at the farm with home grown produce whenever possible.
Your Sedbergh born and bred guide, Alison O'Neill, has a genuine and infectious love of the fells, valleys, people and wildlife of the area which she likes to share this with others. She holds a British Hill Walking Leaders Certificate, a National Navigation Certificate and, First Aid Certificate for Outdoor Practitioners.
Contact: Alison O'Neill
Phone: 015396 20134
Web site: http://www.shacklabank.co.uk/
| ROAM Accredited |
Stonetrail Holidays Top
Stonetrail Holidays offer exclusive horseriding ranging from 1 hour to a full day and bespoke walking days. Stay in one of Stonetrail's luxury courtyard apartments or one of the excellent local B&B's and let Stonetrail Holidays arrange a bespoke holiday just for you, situated at Ravenstonedale, midway between Sedbegh and Kirkby Stephen, surrounded by some of the best walking and off road riding routes in the UK.
The riding holidays provide easy treks for competent beginners and stunning trail rides for the more experienced. Your own horses are most welcome and an experienced rider can be arranged to safely guide you on some spectacular routes you may otherwise not discover. Stonetrail Holidays have a small team of well mannered, forward going horses and offer a high standard of personal attention to ensure a quality riding experience in small groups led by friendly BHS qualified staff in an open and relaxed order at a pace to suit you. On your return you can look forward to complimentary tea and cakes and a relaxing sit down in the riders lounge. Light lunches can be provided, a great way to make your visit even more special. Non riding partners are most welcome to come along and use the facilities to enjoy a walk or just sit and enjoy the views. Children under 12 years of age or absolute beginners cannot be accepted on riding holidays, the minimum standard is an ability to mount and maintain good control whilst at walking pace. Most people who have been pony trekking a few times or who had had a couple of lessons should be able to meet this standard.
The bespoke walking days provide an ideal opportunity for corporate or private groups seeking an exclusive venue to host an event with qualified hill guides and routes tailored to suit a range of abilities.
Contact: David & Alison Roper
Phone: 015396 23444
Web site: http://www.stonetrailholidays.com/
| Non smoking | Central heating throughout | Private parking | Cycle storage available |
| Children over 12 welcome | No pets | Garden/patio for guests' use |
Thorns Hall, HF Holidays Top
