Reviews of The Flat in central Kirkby Stephen
36 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QW, United Kingdom
#16 of 27 vacation rentals in Kirkby Stephen
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 36 apartment reviews
8.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
8.1
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Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Lee
Czech Republic27 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A welcome break on the Coast to Coast Walk”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower difficult to control temperature
Superb location and great facilities and clean
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Liane
United Kingdom17 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Fantastic central location. Great hosts and communication. Very spacious and clean. Lovely touch with the chocolate biscuits.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 2, 2025
Lindsay
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Shower was a bit temperamental
Cleanliness, plenty of space, fast response to queries, location was very central
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: June 20, 2025
Waterfield
United Kingdom7 Reviews8.0“Great value for money, and that was with just two guests”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Toilet/bathroom one and a half floors from bedrooms.
Good location next to pub and chippy
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Christopher
United Kingdom6 Reviews8.0“Was very reasonably priced in the centre of the town. Hopefully sort the bedroom with an additional roller shutter.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The back bedroom was great but the two front bedrooms had the main road noise to contend with. Not a lot you can fix there. The sun also rises on the front bedrooms. One front bedroom had both roller blind and also curtains which definitely helped. However the second front bedroom only had very thin curtains and was very, very bright, easy to fix hopefully. The pub next door was very quiet one night but a little noisy Friday night.
Immediately in the centre of Kirkby Stephen. A large old property for our visit of three adults and two very young children. Parking was also really easy. A nice large kitchen and also comfortable lounge. Decent bathroom with bath and shower with plenty of hot water.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 7, 2025
Laura
United Kingdom12 Reviews8.0“Lovely small town to explore”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Beyond the control of the hosts but the noise outside at night.
The property met our needs for a one night stay at a reasonable price
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: March 7, 2025
Alan
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Was ok for a night, central location for Kirkby stephen, very good pub down the road and dog friendly
Was convenient for us for a over night stop has I was picking up a new motorbike just down the road 2 minutes away.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Diane
United Kingdom38 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Comfortable family stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
More toilet roll would have been good. The shower was a dribble and it was hard to control the temperature.
Location was great, key code entry, the flat was warm and comfortable with plenty of room. I loved the smell of the bed linen.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 8, 2024
Mariano
United Kingdom28 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
N/a
Nice and comfy flat with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Good position with easy parking on site
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 24, 2024
Pauline
United Kingdom1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the bathroom was down to many stairs.
the property was very spacious and comfortable. it felt very cosy.
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 19, 2024
Karen
Canada9 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was all very good, unfortunately there was a gas leak that was out of the owners control which caused some jackhammer noise. Otherwise we loved it. Bathroom is a couple floors down from the bedrooms.
Location on main Street is great. Lots of room. Bedding was really comfortable and cozy. Lots to do nearby.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Sharon
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Was a one night stop over, it had everything we needed.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
The beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: May 26, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom46 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Convenient and comfortable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom light temperamental, then pull cord broke. Nothing else.
Location, convenience. Very comfy beds. Clean.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Tracy
United Kingdom2 Reviews4.0Disappointing- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property is rundown
The property is in need of refurbishment, great location but not the expected standard
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: August 13, 2025
Marjorie
United Kingdom16 Reviews4.0“Very disappointed .”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing very basic poor apartment only one bathroom for 4
Nothing very tired basic
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: July 21, 2025
Diane
United Kingdom4 Reviews10“Flat in Kirby Stephen”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to dislike
Spacious ,very clean with a well equipped kitchen and nicely furnished .Brilliant location ideal for our visit to a wedding at Eden barn .Central to the heart of Kirby Shephen with free parking available on the road near by .There is also a free carpark a short walk from the premises
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: May 3, 2025
Robert
United Kingdom9 Reviews10“Deffo stay here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs a lock on bathroom door
Great location and conveniently located next door to a lovely pub for food & drink
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 20, 2025
Thomas
United Kingdom14 Reviews10“Lovely spacious flat”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Every thing was excellent
Excellent location. Lovely clean flat. Ideal for families. Would highly recommend
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Alexander
United Kingdom3 Reviews1 helpful vote5.0“Location good.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
See above
Not much, dated, tired, furniture was from the 70’s or 80’s not comfortable at all. The tv wasn’t even a smart tv - basic channels on an old aerial - picture kept pixelating. Wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 26, 2025
Laura
United Kingdom8 Reviews10“Lovely flat, perfect for a family and in a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very spacious and clean.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: October 3, 2024
Heidi
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote5.0“Underwhelmed & seriously overpriced for what we got!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This property was very Ill equipped & in need of some tlc. The property is supposed to house up to six guests but there wasn’t enough plates/bowls or cooking vessels/utensils, no dish cloth or tea towel & only half a toilet roll!
The location was fabulous.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Julie
United Kingdom1 review2.0“Very disappointing & not worth the money”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bit grim, tiny towels, shower not great, carpets old, very dated decor, no tea towels, microwave. Not value for money at all.
Convenient location
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Greg
United Kingdom2 Reviews4.0“An adequate stay in order to make an early morning business appointment.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No towels were provided. The fridge did not have a freezer compartment which meant freezer blocks could not be frozen for the next day. No welcome pack to explain that there was no hot water until the electrical switch for the boiler was turned on. Also, that the shower switch was not in any of the normal places, but down by the skirting board.
Perfect location. Bang in the centre of the town. Large property and so lots of space.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 15, 2024
Brogan
United Kingdom15 Reviews10“Lovely central stay in Kirby Stephen”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Three-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good central location, very clean, beds very comfy. Good amenities in the area and the flat had everything that we needed. The hosts were great at trying to accommodate our needs of an earlier check in, they couldn’t do the early check in due to previous guests but they arranged for us to leave our bags as we were going to a wedding. Super helpful 💕. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in August 2024
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