Guests say
The Byre is a well-received cottage, praised for its comfortable bedding, secure garden for pets, and hospitable hosts. Its location is ideal for exploring the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall, with many guests appreciating the local walks and amenities. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found The Byre to be clean and tidy, with spotless conditions mentioned in several reviews. However, a few noted areas that could benefit from closer attention, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall, and local amenities in Brampton. It's considered ideal for both relaxation and exploration, contributing to a high score.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, especially highlighting the large bed and cosy setting. Some discomfort with the sofa and chairs after long walks was mentioned, which slightly lowers the score.
The Byre is well-equipped according to guests, with a well-stocked kitchen and secure garden. However, reports of maintenance issues like problematic heaters, loose taps, and missing amenities have led to a slightly reduced score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
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 (42)
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Martin
However, there were a few snags that merit mentioning. Firstly, there isn't "welcome" pack with instructions on how to use the cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, shower or storage heaters. Also the few tourism leaflets in the property were very out of date - "What's On" for 2021, 2022 etc. Some of the takeaway menus were for local restaurants no longer trading. The hot tap in the bathroom washbasin was extremely loose and had to be controlled with two hands to prevent possible detachment from the pipe. A pool of water underneath the basin was also apparent from leakage. The taps in the kitchen area were also very loose and had to handled very gingerly. The mirror in the open plan area was very dirty but we cleaned that ourselves. There was a dirty, wine stained glass in the cupboard and no corkscrew or scissors in the kitchen utensils. Would we stay there again? Actually, yes we would. The negatives listed could be addressed very easily and the accommodation would be a lovely welcoming place for short stays. Martin & Mandy Ellison
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Joanne
Nice quiet place with the occasional train passing through, but did not disturb us. A 2 minute drive took us to Miltonrigg woods, where the dogs loved running about between the trees. We even saw a squirrel jumping up in the trees !! We will definitely be returning as we had the most relaxed stay. I would highly recommend to others, especially if you're looking for a tranquil & peaceful break.
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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.