Lapwing Lodge,

Lapwing Lodge is a real log cabin sleeping up to 6 guests across 3 bedrooms set within 7 acres of landscaped private grounds in Ravenstonedale, Cumbria. Just 1¼ miles from the nearest pub and a short drive from Kirkby Stephen, it sits in a genuinely peaceful rural setting with views across fields to the Wild Boar Fells. It holds an Eco Stays label and uses an air source heat pump and a natural borehole water supply.

The 7-acre grounds include picnic benches, rustic seating, a barbecue area and a children's play area with swings and a slide. A wildlife pond, small stream and mature woodland sit within the shared grounds. Red squirrels, wild rabbits and curlews are regularly spotted on site. The private hot tub for 6 sits on the upper deck with open views across the fields and fells.

Inside, everything is on one ground floor level in an open-plan layout. Bedroom 1 has a 5ft kingsize bed. Bedroom 2 has a zip-and-link setup with two 2ft 6in singles. Bedroom 3 has a 3ft bunk bed. There is one bathroom with a bath, shower over and heated towel rail. The kitchen has an induction hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are all included.

Nearby: Kirkby Stephen town centre (4 miles, 8 mins), Howgill Fells walking country (10 miles, 15 mins), Aysgarth Falls in the Yorkshire Dales (18 miles, 30 mins) and the Settle - Carlisle Railway at Kirkby Stephen East station (4 miles, 8 mins).

Lapwing Lodge suits couples, families and small groups equally well. Wildlife on the doorstep, a private hot tub with fell views and high-spec interiors make this a hard booking to beat.