Guests say
Guests generally appreciate The Byre for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and secure garden, ideal for children and pets. Its proximity to local attractions and the Lake District makes it a favoured spot. While some guests mention minor maintenance issues and suggest updates, the welcoming hosts and well-equipped kitchen are often highlighted positively.
The majority of guests describe the cottage as clean and tidy, with several reviews specifically mentioning its spotless condition. There are no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is praised for being quiet and convenient, close to Hadrian's Wall, the Lake District, and local amenities in Brampton. Some guests, however, note the proximity to a busy road and suggest that the location may not be ideal for those seeking complete tranquillity.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the fireplace. However, some reviews mention that the sofa and chairs could be more comfortable, and there are comments about the need for better mattresses and heating control.
Facilities like the well-equipped kitchen and secure garden are appreciated, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the need for new mattresses, a functioning toilet flush, and better TV reception. The presence of a hot tub is a plus, although there are comments about it needing repairs.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category based on the available information.
About this property
A delightful, stone-built, semi-detached cottage on a working livestock farm in the rural hamlet of Milton, two miles from Brampton. Created from the careful, thoughtful conversion of an old dairy, this Milton cottage is tastefully decorated, with exposed crook beams, stonework, a woodburner and modern kitchen. A charming Milton cottage with accommodation all on one level, the property is further enhanced by a spacious main bedroom with exposed beams, and outside, a delightful decked area with countryside views. For those looking to tackle magnificent Hadrian's Wall, or explore the North Pennines, this is the ideal Milton cottage. Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 3739, 4585, 917515, 922499, 931769 and 941220, 949797, together they sleep 30.
Ideally placed for exploring northern Cumbria, the hamlet of Milton is close to all of the region's most popular attractions including Hadrians Wall, the Solway Firth coast and the Lake District National Park. The nearby market town of Brampton dates back to the Roman occupation, and shows evidence of attacks from Scottish border raiders and Jacobite uprisings. Apparently, the Scottish Bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton, now a shop. Just a few miles away is Talkin Tarn Country Park, covering 180 acres - 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Slightly further south is Gelt Woods, an ancient forest along the banks of the River Gelt.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area & sitting area with woodburner.
Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting area.
Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD, WiFi.
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner included in rent, additional logs available (honesty box).
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair available.
Enclosed garden.
Shared use (with seven other cottages on site) of summerhouse & hot tub all year round at £40 per week or £20 per short break, payable direct to owner on arrival (use is by direct arrangement with owner).
Decked balcony area with furniture & BBQ.
Ample off road parking.
One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop & pub 2 miles.
Note: There is a railway line approx 250 metres from the cottage some noise is audible when trains pass.
Note: The Byre is accessed via 2 flights of approx 9 steps
Reviews (40)
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Andrew
Cottage was very comfortable and cosy. The entrance to the cottages is quite concealed from the road, maybe better signage would help? The second bedroom with twin beds had no storage, although they was plenty of storage in the main bedroom which compensated. This was not a problem for my mum and I to share the wardrobe and draws but if it was a different combination of people staying in the cottage maybe could be an issue. The cottage was lovely and warm, the storage heaters provided adequate heat and we didn't need to use the log burner. However the storage heater in the smaller bedroom did not work, again not an issue for us during our stay, but as the temperatures drop may cause an issue for other guests. TV reception kept pixelating. This could be because we arrived during storm Amy. Contacted the hosts and they managed to source an alternative indoor Ariel which sorted the issue and was appreciated. Couple of minor snags, the shower hose leaked towards the shower head, the can opener provided did not work, the kitchen tap was quite loose and maybe a welcome book explaining how things worked etc might be helpful. The bedding and towels were of good quality and beds comfortable. Would certainly recommend and come back again in the future.
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Kate
We had a bit of trouble with tv reception which was rapidly dealt with by our lovely hosts. Thank you so much.
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Jon
Stayed a week, would have happily stayed longer. Lovely and helpful owner. Great area, lots of museums, ruins, walks and friendly villages to visit. We enjoyed it so much we are considering returning for a mini break.