BESPOKE STAYS & INSPIRED DAYS
RETREATS
REUNIONS
ACTIVITIES
COVID-19 Government guidelines for rule of 6 & local lockdowns are in place so if you have any questions please get in touch. We are still open and can accommodate smaller numbers so do talk to us about your stay.
Countryside accommodation for retreats and reunions, with space for activities and live in hosts to make your stay bespoke to you
Are you struggling to find a place big enough for everyone to be together?
You end up staying at opposite ends of a hotel, with only a reception area and a cramped, soulless breakfast room where you can be together. Plus poor Bengy is in kennels because dogs aren’t welcome.
Are you bored of the self catering cottage with zero style, or facilities?
Not enough bathrooms, or parking, a terrible selection of films and a kitchen with the bare basics of equipment.
Your home from home for groups
Our home is your home. We love dogs and have a big garden for everyone to stretch out in and our dining room is made for partying. As live in hosts we can even show you where to grab the best coffee and cake in town, or take you on a walk through the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy our character-filled house in the stunning landscape of Cumbria & the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where you can self-cater, or we can put you in touch with excellent local caterers, or chefs.
Relax and be yourself
There’s no need to always be on your best behaviour. Feel free to wander about in your jim-jams and put you feet up on our comfy sofas. This is your home while you are here.
Read what others felt about staying with us
Such a beautiful house, tastefully decorated & with every kind of extra touch you could want or need. Lovely hosts, very welcoming but equally astute at judging how much to interact with guests & gave us all our own space. Would definitely recommend!
Enjoyed every minute of being here. Thank you for looking after us so well. We look forward to returning each year.
What a great place to relax on our travels around the UK. Thanks Damian and Joanne for your awesome hospitality and taking us for a hike to the top of the waterfalls.
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Stay at St Marks
RETREATS
A relaxing venue with ample studio space to set up in. The location of the Howgills Fells, means quiet spaces indoor and outdoor for meditation and contemplation. A large garden for outdoor activities and walking from the doorstep.
Self catering, or fully catered options available with our list of local chefs and caterers.
Rooms can be twin, or double beds arrangements and all are ensuite. Local therapist and beauty treatment contacts that can be scheduled in our rooms here so you don’t even need to leave the house.
How to plan the perfect retreat
REUNIONS
A home from home for casual, or special get-togethers, in a place that is designed for sharing and making memories. Self-catering, with access to the equipped kitchen, or the option to link with local caterers for something more special.
A fire-pit in the garden for summer BBQs and starry night S’mores.
Bluetooth speaker, dvds, books and board games all available for your stay.
The question is, are you a Pictionary person, or a Cards Against Humanity kind of group?
ACTIVITIES
So do you want to develop new creative skills in our studio, fulfil your passion for being an adrenalin junkie, or simply want to create some awesome memories together doing something beyond the boredom of 9 to 5?
Situated between the two National Parks of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, there are endless activities to tick off the list. Email us and we can send you pdfs on things to do, or take a read of our blog section on activities to start getting inspired to push that comfort zone.
Adventure Activities in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales
Sedbergh and Howgills Walking Guide
It’s all about the journey not the destination
Read our blog posts to learn more about St Marks Stays, things to do in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and the retreats that take place here.
Embracing the Outdoors
Living in Cumbria we acknowledged very quickly that you have to learn to love all the seasons and be about embracing the outdoors in all weathers. We all know how much the outdoors and natural world has come to mean to us this year and now, as the seasons change and...
Finding your motivation and positivity
How do you go about finding your motivation and positivity? What kept you motivated in lockdown and what will your positivity plan be as we change to some tighter measures this autumn? I am so fortunate that I get to meet with and see the Insta photos of some awesome...
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
A favourite of many our guests, the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is an easy day out for almost everyone. The steps however, do make it unsuitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs though. You can take dogs and there are always plenty of families there. The trail is a 7km...
50 Mini Ways to be Happy
In celebration of Damian's 50th birthday this month, we have created a list of 50 mini ways to be happy. Please do enjoy and share with anyone you think may find a few things to do on here. 1 Live in the moment 2 Get outdoors 3 Blast out some music 4 Treat yourself to...
Films and documentaries relating to the natural world
If you are looking for something to watch whilst staying at home and patiently waiting to properly get back out to the wider outdoor world, we have rounded up our recommendations on films and documentaries relating to the natural world. We both watch a lot of films...
Our Green Impact
I would honestly say that Damian and I never really thought about our Green Impact on the world until our expedition with Raleigh International. Yes we recycled, but consciously choosing how to shop, or run the household was not a priority. We are still not totally...
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St Marks Stays
Directions
SatNav postcode LA10 5LZ
We are 3 miles from Sedbergh and 11 miles from Kirkby Stephen on the A683. We are actually on the main road and diagonally opposite the church of St Mark’s. Do not turn up the farm track!
Please ensure everyone in your group has these directions to avoid SatNav misdirection. Email us for full directions.
Public Transport
The nearest train station is Oxenholme which is a 20 minute drive away.
We can send a list if taxi companies as you will need to book.
We do have space for secure, indoor cycle storage.