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Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing

Top rated by guests

Cliburn Signal Box from field south south east

Cliburn Signal Box from field south south west

Original brickwork in kitchen

Bathroom

Original brickwork in bedroom

9.9Outstanding

(133 Ratings)

Unique property with peaceful surroundings, welcoming hosts, and great amenities. Ideal for nature lovers, red squirrel sightings, and tranquil retreats.

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9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(133 Ratings)

Cottage in England

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Cliburn Signal Box is a quirky, upside down, luxury holiday cottage. Once a working part of the Eden Valley Railway line, the Signal Box nestles at the bottom of Whinfell Forest, between the market towns of Penrith and Appleby, in the beautiful (but often forgotten) Eden Valley. It is the perfect location to relax, enjoy, explore and with very little light pollution it is just perfect for stargazing.

Amenities at Renovated Railway Signal Box In A Tranquil Location & perfect for stargazing

Pets allowed

Map of England

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stratford Butterfly Farm

King Power Stadium

National Trust - Stowe

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Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

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TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

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Top rated by guests

9.9Outstanding

(133 Ratings)

Unique property with peaceful surroundings, welcoming hosts, and great amenities. Ideal for nature lovers, red squirrel sightings, and tranquil retreats.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(133 Ratings)

Cottage in England

4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of England

city location on map

Nearby attractions

Stratford Butterfly Farm

King Power Stadium

National Trust - Stowe

About this cottage rental

Cliburn Signal Box is a quirky, upside down, luxury holiday cottage. Once a working part of the Eden Valley Railway line, the Signal Box nestles at the bottom of Whinfell Forest, between the market towns of Penrith and Appleby, in the beautiful (but often forgotten) Eden Valley. It is the perfect location to relax, enjoy, explore and with very little light pollution it is just perfect for stargazing.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Things to know

Additional fees to expect

Cleaning & other feesWe include all stay related fees in the Cleaning Fee line, which may include cleaning, property manager, resort, tourism and other stay related fees. All Vrbo properties are professionally cleaned after each stay.

Booking feeNo booking fees, easy credit card payments.

Service feeThis helps Vrbo provide a safer and more secure booking experience.

TaxesTaxes on accommodation such as Occupancy Tax, VAT, or GST. May also include tourism fees.

Customer support

Customer support is handled by our partner Vrbo

Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0

Outstanding(133 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Unique property with peaceful surroundings, welcoming hosts, and great amenities. Ideal for nature lovers, red squirrel sightings, and tranquil retreats.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

Such a Lovely property, in the middle of nowhere so really quite , perfect place to get away from it all, very clean and tidy and would love to stay again some time. Only half an hour from keswick which was perfect for us.

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location and accommodation.Would love to stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

A sweet property with a romantic feel. Just a fabulous place. Loved it. Owners very pleasant with that balance of a good welcome followed by privacy.

10.0 / 10.0

Qwerky place very different from your usual holiday accommodation with all you need to enjoy your stay. Idea location to get to the Lake District and Yorkshire dales. Excellent view from the signal box lounge with the wildlife.

10.0 / 10.0

A beautiful property in a lovely location. It was so peaceful and has lovely views. An ideal location for exploring the Lake District, but also for total relaxation.

10.0 / 10.0

Me, my wife and our dogs stayed at this property over the easter weekend. It is in a very nice location with lovely surroundings. The signal box is very clean and tidy and has everything you need. The wifi etc works well and there was a good selection of dvds to choose from. We found it very relaxing and really enjoyed our stay. We did have to google how to close the blinds as we struggled with closing them, mainly user error but some did still get stuck. We would happily stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely fantastic property, location and hosts. Cannot praise this fabulous, unique little cottage enough. It was very well equipped, exceptionally clean and the views were spectacular. Thanks to the brilliant hosts! We hope to stay again very soon!

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful retreat, welcoming hosts

10.0 / 10.0

Nice quiet location and very good host. Very good conversion and exactly what we were looking for. We will be staying here again sometime in the near future.

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely stunning place to stay at,in a beautiful location.Very clean. First time staying in a signal box, highly recommend. We will be back.

10.0 / 10.0

As a rail employee, working signal boxes for 17 years and a train enthusiast son, seeing this listing and availability for October half term made this a must. It certainly didn't disappoint. The property and location was stunning, very peaceful and not too far from local amenities and activities. Gavin, the owner, popped round and was very friendly.and happy to help with any enquiries. All in all an enjoyable stay and my only regret is we weren't there for longer.

10.0 / 10.0

From arriving to leaving, everything was great (Apart from Storm Ashley, which "battered" us, but everything was secure!!!). Gavin and Wendy came to see us to make sure we knew how to work everything (T.V, heating etc...). The Wine and biscuits left by them were a lovely touch. Very, very Comfortable accommodation, with everything you needed..The underfloor heating is amazing. In fact I was dissapointed that I didn't need to light the Log Burner!!! Highly recommended. We will certainly be back.

8.0 / 10.0

Great

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely, quirky property in a beautiful setting. Ideal for a few days in the Lakes.

10.0 / 10.0

Amazing place. Everything you need for a fantastic stay

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic property in a gorgeous location. Beautifully restored, cosy, with everything you need for a holiday. Loved the views from the living room. Can recommend a walk through the woods, Penrith parkrun, Eden Valley railway, Appleby and Lowther Castle plus lots of running routes around. Gavin was a great host and we appreciated the wine and biscuits. Thank you for a lovely long weekend.

10.0 / 10.0

This property is in a lovely quiet spot in beautiful countryside. Our hosts left us a bottle wine and a box of biscuits which was great. The property is clean and tidy and warm. Comfortable bed and wardrobe and drawers for clothes. Steps to Lounge are quite steep so bear in mind if mobility issues. Big TV and dvd player and films if your staying in of an evening. We ate at lunch time as not much in way of pubs in this area. Appleby not far away has a few pubs.

10.0 / 10.0

The property is very comfortable, very quiet location with plenty of walks into the forest hopefully to see the elusive red squirrels. Ideal for touring the Lake District. Friendly helpful proprietors. Will be holidaying here again.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a wonderful stay, everything was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Really well refurbished signal box. Superb lounge with nice log burner. Nice quiet but easily accessible location. Friendly owner. Nice local walks. Close enough to Penrith for shops etc. Lots of wildlife about. Saw an owl, hare , pheasants, buzzards. The old rail line is walkable at this time of year. Very interesting as a rail buff.

10.0 / 10.0

Very cute and quirky place to stay, great for dark skies, weather permitting. Very clean and comfortable place to stay, log burner lovely on a cold night.

10.0 / 10.0

Set in lovely surroundings, warm welcome from the host Gavin. The box was clean and comfortable and it was great to see a red squirrel I would recommend a stay here

10.0 / 10.0

A wonderful characterful cottage in a scenic and quiet location. Cosy but just enough space for a family of 4.

10.0 / 10.0

Great property. Lovely welcome pack. Loved it. Will defo be back.

8.0 / 10.0

A quirky little cottage converted from a railway signal box with a sympathetic extension to the rear with kitchen and utility room. The main living space is in the main gallery room with windows to 3 sides giving nice views to the hills in the east. The location is excellent for the northern Lake District and only 8 miles from Pooley Bridge on Ullswater. The cottage is lovely and well maintained. All the facilities are there that would be usual, the only thing I think that would be useful is a fan. Our visit coincided with a really hot spell and the living room does get extremely hot due to all the windows. I can recommend this property for a short stay. The owners were kind and kept up a line of communication prior to the visit and visiting us on the first evening whilst we were settling in.

10.0 / 10.0

Great location, lovely property, everything thought of to make our stay special. Horses in the adjoining paddock, deer in the field across the road and on our last morning a visit from 2 red squirrels. We came away reluctantly, would highly recommend this property as it was such a tranquil retreat.

10.0 / 10.0

Cliburn Signal Box is not only a unique place to stay, but is located in beautiful countryside. Gavin was easy to liaise with and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Not far from Penrith, we felt the Signal Box offered the best of both worlds, the convenience of local amenities and a great location.

10.0 / 10.0

Peaceful location accommodation exactly as described

10.0 / 10.0

We had a 3 night stay at the signal box the weekend of the Kings Coronation, the setting and the outlook in the Cumbrian countryside was 2nd to none, the accommodation itself was perfect and spotlessly clean, Gavin the host was very friendly and informative, I would recommended this to anyone

10.0 / 10.0

Great to stay somewhere different, yes it's a signal box. Warm underfloor heating, neat layout, easy to use wood stove. It's light and bright. Friendly owners, very quiet location and good walks in the wood next door. Perfect for two

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely property with lots of fantastic forest walks right on your doorstep. Very friendly and welcoming hosts, would not hesitate to recommend this property for a relaxing stay in a beautiful location.

10.0 / 10.0

The property is immaculate. Sympathetically renovated to hugh standard. Everything you need is provided. Excellent locality. Stunning views, local wildlife spotted every day. Lovely owners.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place for a quiet break.

10.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay , the property owner was nice and friendly came to make sure everything was ok and we had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend . Great to see the red squirrels on the feeders in the field at the back . Nice and easy to find .

10.0 / 10.0

Very clean. Tranquil location. Ideally situated to walks. Great pubs only a short drive away. Hosts were lovely. Had everything you needed in the property to make it a completely stress free getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

This is a relatively unique, snug property with a lot of character and some great, tranquil rural surroundings. Having red squirrels as our nearest neighbours was an added bonus. Our host was welcoming. With the underfloor heating it was really warm and pleasant. We'd come again,

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect place for a relaxing weekend. The property has a lot of character and was perfect for a quiet weekend away. Very clean throughout, equipped with everything you need and with a welcoming host. Really enjoyed our stay and would visit again.

10.0 / 10.0

A fantastic short break in an excellently restored signal box. Very tranquil and atmospheric. A must for rail enthusiasts to re imagine the golden age of steam. Great views and walks with plenty of wildlife to see.

10.0 / 10.0

We had an amazing stay here with our 2 dogs. Well equipped, clean, warm and cosy cottage. Great location for exploring the lakes and walking. Friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely book again.

10.0 / 10.0

I chose the Signal Box due to location and uniqueness. We weren't disappointed. Beautifully converted, we enjoyed every minute of our stay. Gavin, the host was friendly from booking and he made sure our stay was the best possible. Log fire in the living area, which was lovely on the snowy evenings. Everything we needed was at hand. Will definitely book again and already recommending to family and friends .

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