Our second stay at SV, Dufton. The owners really go the extra mile to provide excellent accommodation and the many, many returning guests appreciate their efforts!
Dufton is a superb base for walkers and the view from the lounge window is sensational. We love watching the changing skies.
We enjoyed the varied walks, the history of the village, the blissfully comfortable place to relax after being out in all weathers.
I stayed in the Potting Shed for one night whilst walking the Pennine Way and it was my favourite accommodation on the trip. Such a unique and cosy home away from home, I immediately felt very comfortable there. The place has everything you need for a really comfortable stay and what really makes it special is the many little touches generously laid on by the hosts - tea / coffee / milk and lots of snacks provided. The tuck box was also really helpful in the absence of a shop (which the hosts are careful to make sure you are aware of - helpful for walkers) and I loved cooking myself a cosy din...more