Carwood

Our second stay here and it’s the perfect base for visiting the lakes and dales.

The property is perfect and feels very much ‘home from home’ - everything you could need and immaculately presented. By far one of the best holiday rentals we’ve stayed in. Would not hesitate to recommend and hopefully we’ll return for a third visit very soon.

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location, perfect for a relaxing holiday in the Eden Valley.

Possibly the best accommodation ever stopped in nestled in a beautiful village.

Spotlessly clean ,lovely garden and thoughtful extras. Easy to contact when slight problem arose. Will certainly be back

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location everything perfect .

Pub food was good and locals very friendly cafe does a great bacon roll . We would have liked to hoover up our dogs hair but couldn’t find a hoover .

Lovely place, well equipped, spacious with great walks from the door.

Pub across the road with delicious meals. Would recommend this cottage.

Had a great stay at Carwood, this was our 3rd time and it won’t be our last, beautiful property, everything we needed was there, and the pub was great, we can highly recommend the food, excellent

This is our second visit to Carwood we love everything about it.

Clean, comfortable, very well equipped and in a great location. Great walks from your front door too We booked for next year before leaving Highly Recommended

Lovely cottage, comfortable and well equipped.

The owners were very helpful and obliging. Location was perfect for our daughter’s wedding during our stay (Ghyll Barn) Great place to take advantage of some fantastic walks and also to relax and unwind.

Carwood is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful village.

We were all comfortable there and enjoyed exploring the many outstanding local walks. Having a pub opposite was very convenient too! We’d certainly like to go back and would like to thank the owners for creating a wonderful place to stay and for their thoughtful gifts on arrival.

We had a lovely stay in dufton the cottage was lovely booked again to go next year.

A beautiful clean comfy property located in a lovely area.

Very clean and tidy - clear and comprehensive instructions for arrival and departure - we had a great weekend, thank you

Property was lovely and we had a great stay however the blinds were inadequate.

The fabric was so thin in one of the double rooms that there might as well not have been a blind at all. I'm sure they are fine in winter but we struggled to sleep past 4 am due to the room being so light which is frustrating when black out blinds are so cheap. Other than that it was very well equipped and in a beautiful area if you like hiking!

Beautiful holiday home in a lovely villsage in unspoilt Westmorland.

Just great.

Lovely cottage with everything that we needed.

We used this to get ready for our wedding at Ghyll Barn and it was a wonderful, cosy house with good lighting and enough space for everyone. Thank you!

A wonderful comfortable cottage.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would have liked to have a TV in the main room with the log burner, as the seats are more comfortable but it didn't detract from the stay.

We had a lovely holiday at Carwood, Dufton again this year and would recommend you give it a try.

It's such a lovely place to stay and make memories with the family. The cottage is spotless, it's comfortable and The Stag pub is just over the road. What more could you want? A red squirrel sighting perhaps? It would have been great but we enjoyed ourselves looking for them anyway. There are plenty around in the woods behind the cottage, so you may be lucky.

We have had a wonderful stay at Carwood, it was absolutely spotless with everything (and more) you could possibly need for a great stay.

The welcome gift was a lovely touch too thank you

What a delightful cottage this was to stay in.

It was very well equipped, the welcome gifts and card were a lovely touch. A beautiful village, would highly recommend the local pub which was opposite the cottage, great food. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Lovely cottage with all the facilities we wanted as advertised.

Great location and off the beaten track. Super walks from cottage. Wonderful pub and food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

Having booked with Sykes nearly every year we were quite disappointed with this years holiday.

Obviously the photos were taken some years ago as the garden now somewhat overgrown. The best room was the kitchen which had everything. The two lounges should have said one lounge and a walk through as barely enough room to pass either side of the coffee table. The tv lounge was a bitter disappointment as it was so dark and overfull with dark furniture and being six of us we couldn’t all sit there together. settees were awful so uncomfortable and low. My husband and I are in our 80’s and found it difficult to get up. The listing said off road parking but the owner said in his two pdfs sent to me that no parking on the road so my grandson had to park way up the road in caravan site park. Had a list of dos and don’ts sent which we found a bit insulting considering how many cottages we have been to in the past and had no complaints. The cottage was clean and well stocked however and Thankyou for the welcome card.

Really beautiful property.

Spacious, comfortable, clean. Dufton is lovely and a great place to base for seeing the lakes. We absolutely loved our week and will definitely be coming back. Thank you!

A very well presented and clean cottage.

The owners have decorated it with a homely feel and the cottage has everything you could need. Thought has gone in to providing items you may find helpful during your stay (foil, tea, coffee, tissues, maps, info books). These little touches were greatly appreciated. The village of Dufton is quiet and beautiful. The pub opposite is charming, with amazing views from the rear garden. We would definitely recommend Carwood. Note for owners/Sykes not to be published... We tried using dishwasher at beginning of trip but items were not clean so we washed up for the week. We are fine with this but others may not be so you might want to check the dishwasher. Taps in downstairs bathroom have been plumbed incorrectly so hot water comes out of cold. Might want to add this to the information. Thank you so much for the welcome card and gift. Very thoughtful. We broke one dinner plate washing up. We are very sorry.

We had a fantastic holiday at Carwood.

Really nice cottage with everything you need. Great location to walk from. Very peaceful location. Excellent meal at the Stag Inn.

The cottage provided us (two couples) with a lovely comfy base from which to enjoy and explore the local area and further afield.

It was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

Really lovely, well kept, well equipped house.

Absolutely nothing to complain about. Perfect location for walking sections of the Pennine Way. Excellent food available in The Stag Inn opposite.

We really liked the house, it's location and facilities.

It felt warm and welcoming, although some of us found the beds a little uncomfortable, but that was due largely to personal preference rather than a lack of quality. We enjoyed the pub, which served good beer and food and, in the short time we were there, the walking from the village.

The cottage is absolutely stunning both charming and comfortable.

A high standard of cleanliness throughout and has everything you will need for an enjoyable stay. Dufton is a lovely village and everyone very friendly. The pub opposite is definitely worth a visit the food was amazing. Had lots of lovely dog walks in the area, a really great stay was had by all of us.

Lovely, high quality property in a great location with great walking from the door.

The welcome pack was also much appreciated.

Lovely property.

All comforts provided for. Quiet and wonderful for wildlife and walking. Warm and cosy although slightly disappointed that I hadn’t realised that it was not a real wood burner in the lounge housing the tv. Other lounge and wood burner very nice. Great idea to have extra wood at a cost in the shed which saved a lot of trouble. Pub excellent with good food.

Lovely cottage in a fabulous village with a great pub.

Great walks on doorstep especially if you have a dog

We all had the most wonderful stay at carwood.

The property is beautiful and was very clean. The kitchen is well equipped which we were pleased about as the pub wasn't serving food during our stay. The beds are super comfortable and the cottage was lovely and warm. We would highly recommend staying here.

Carwood is a lovely house and ideal for up to 6 people x a dog.

It is a mix of original features x a large rear modern extension. It is in a picturesque village with stunning views. We really enjoyed our stay in this beautifully presented property and would love to return. The garden birds were a delight. Thank you.

When we arrived we were delighted to find a welcome card from owner, milk and biscuits.

This was a lovely touch. The cottage was absolutely superb, very spacious, warm and cosy. The modern kitchen offered everything you needed. Lovely view of Dufton Pike. Directly opposite The Stag Inn. It was a peaceful place for us all to enjoy.

We had a wonderful stay at Carwood.

The cottage was very clean and tidy, it had everything we needed and the card and biscuits were a lovely gesture, thank you. The Stag Inn served great food and the staff were very welcoming. We would recommend a stay at Carwood to all our family and friends.

Wonderful time at this lovely clean place, will book it again!

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Given the weather we had & that the World Cup was on, a bigger TV would have been great in the main living room.

Everything else was amazing.

Great cottage, some lovely welcome gifts plus the essential milk for a cup of tea.

Cottage was clean, well presented and close to the Lake District as well as with in the Pennine Way. A great break enjoyed by the whole family, Caroline and John

We stayed as a family with 3 teenagers.

The house is beautiful, the bedrooms are a good size and it has a lovely big kitchen. The garden is well cared for and we enjoyed eating outside in the sunshine. There is a pub opposite and a cafe a few doors down. Everything about our stay was just perfect.

A comfortable and enjoyable stay at a lovely cottage with beautiful views.

We had another relaxing week's stay at Carwood and enjoyed it as much as before.

The house is fantastic - very clean and comfortable. The village itself is a gem and The Stag on the other side of the green is a definite bonus, as are the superb walks from the front door.

Beautiful property, in a quaint village.

Some easy walking nearby if you don’t want to get in the car. Dufton is a great location for sight seeing. Lowther Castle is worth a visit, as is Ambleside, Grasmere and Windermere. The local pub is a must visit, portions sizes are big so be warned.

Hi we had a great holiday at Cawood in Dufton and evreything was perfect.

The accommadation was fantastic and the kitchen had everything for a great break.The view from the front rooms was fantastic and the garden was lovely even though we could not sit in it for long due to the cold weather .The cottage was warm despite the weather with an open fire as an extra bonus.I would recommend this to anyone Magdalen

Absolutely brilliant!

we only had short stay for the fell race ( it was cancelled) but still decided to stay. The cottage pub and people made our stay You have got to come and stay

A lovely, well appointed cottage in a beautiful location.

Loved the kitchen. Welcome pack was a nice surprise. The Stg Inn across the road was very welcoming too.

We had a lovely weekend.

The house was warm on arrival on the Friday. The beds and bedding were amazing. The only little things that were noted were bath sheets in all the bedrooms, as my friends bath towel was a little revealing :-) We also had to put the hot water onto constant, to manage the capacity. Also, some minor touch up on the cutlery draw and maybe some more comfortable bar stools as we did hang in the kitchen ( which had everything we needed minus a wok ) lol. Those present seats were not a winner. However, the pub over the road, the location and the cottage were amazing, It was also stated a TV by the fire, as I think we would have got more use from the fire. However, I’d 100% live in Dufton and loved the cottage. Ps if you want to eat in the pub on arrival ‘pre book’ we couldn’t get in the Friday or Saturday but got a table for 4 on the Sunday. Thank you Carwood and Dufton a much needed relaxed weekend after studying for 4 years ;-) 2 x Newly qualified nurses

A lovely spacious holiday cottage , ideal place to spend time with family or friends.

Great location for walking in the fresh countryside air. Fabulous welcoming pub across the Green.

Carwood is a lovely house with everything we needed.

Decorated and equipped to a very high level and extremely comfortable. Owners very helpful with extremely useful info provided before our stay. Would highly recommend this property and would definitely visit again.

Such a lovely cottage and beautiful hidden gem of a village.

We had a slight issue with the electricity but the owner bent over backwards, as did the housekeeper, to get it fixed and it was resolved the same day. Lovely home from home for either a couple or family. Stunning walks nearby and a lovely woodland valley behind with a stream which our children loved!

Carwood is a fantastic holiday let in a fantastic location.

We were three generations together for the holiday and the facilities proved to be just perfect. Whilst not in the Lake District national park it was within easy reach and in many respects we were as impressed with the local countryside as we were with lakes. Great dog walking country and easy walking country for all three generations.

The cottage was immaculate, spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated making it very comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay. Lovely pub opposite (but not noisy!) serves good food. Great walk up to High Cup Nick from the village. Appleby and Penrith nearby for more eating places.

Fantastic property which really is as good as if not better than the information and pictures provided.

Would highly recommend . Location was not one I had previously considered but ideal for travelling the area and although the village is very tranquil 20 minutes takes you to good shopping for all your needs in Penrith. A smaller shop / emergency forgotten items can easily be found in Appleby. After that pick sit back and enjoy the propert whilst you plan your days out !

This cottage is like a tardis, walks are on the doorstep, the pub is 50 yards away very friendly and serves good food.

Wildlife provided the entertainment, mobile phone signal was iffy but who cares. Will definitely be recommending Carwood to friends.

Enjoyed our stay.

Good communication from owners and lovely property. Would likely use again.

Fabulous cottage that had everything and more besides.

Well equiped with plenty of crockery , cutlery and glassware. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of room for 6 guests. The kitchen is beautiful and spacious. Having 2 lounges was perfect for those who wanted to watch TV and those who didn't. Nice back garden although we were there over New Year so didn't get to use it. The village is very pretty with loads of walks from the doorstep. A pub dead opposite was welcoming and served great meals. Very friendly village. We can't wait to return, thank you to the owners and Sykes Cottages for making the booking easy and an enjoyable break.

This cottage was by far our favourite , so comfortable and clean, we felt so at home.

Lovely little village, little pub across the way, food was amazing, locals very friendly, lovely walks, and a little pantry next to the cottage.

Extremely comfortable cottage where everything had been thought of to make our stay perfect.

One of the best holiday rentals we’ve ever stayed in.

Lovely welcoming clean cottage with everything provided for.

Beds very comfortable. Peaceful location and good walks from the door

An amazing cottage which has been beautifully renovated.

Lovely spacious rooms with a beautiful garden. We will be back!

The cottage was absolutely wonderful.

Comfortable, clean and perfectly situated for lots of walking. Definitely would recommend!!

Carwood is an excellent house.

Impeccably clean, spacious for 6, and very comfortable. The dog loved the garden!

Carwood is a comfortable and spotlessly clean cottage in a peaceful village which gives easy access to local walks including the spectacular High Cup Nick.

The best holiday home we’ve ever stayed in.

Beautifully decorated, very comfortable and everything we needed was there. The location is excellent with fantastic walks from the door and a good pub right opposite.

Lovely walks from cottage.

Great wildlife in garden.Wish we could have stayed longer.Pub opposite, but really quiet, only the birds woke us

Our second stay at Carwood.

A very comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage located in a beautiful part of Cumbria. Ideal for a holiday away from it all with lots of excellent walking and cycling on the doorstep.

Carwood is an example of how a period building can be successfully modernised; the traditional exterior disguises a wonderful use of interior space.

The whole is arranged so as to provide ample opportunity for visitors to either come together as a group or to enjoy more private space, should someone want to watch TV whilst others prefer to sit around a cosy log burner, chatting or to read. And then there is the spacious garden which provides a wonderful green backcloth to breakfasts. Plentiful hot water and warm bathrooms means that returning from the hills on a cold wet day is a delight. Highly recommended.

Excellent holiday cottage.

Spacious, very comfortable, well equipped and situated in the heart of a lovely village. Lots of great walking and cycling from the doorstep.

This area of Cumbria is such a beautiful part of God’s creation!

Lovely cottage situated in the beautiful village of Dufton.

The views from the cottage are fantastic with great walks from the village. The local village pub was really friendly with cosy open fires and they did great food and beer. Perfect family holiday. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to returning to the area.

We enjoyed a lovely family long weekend at Carwood.

It’s a clean, cosy property with many thoughtful touches. There is plenty of space for quiet times or get togethers in the spacious kitchen. Communication with the hosts was easy and friendly. We all loved our stay and would be happy to return.

A fantastic cottage

Beautiful, cosy cottage, giving you everything that you would expect and more.

Great location and a lovely pub across the road.

Taking a house for a longer holiday has been a new experience for us, and I hoped that Carwood would be sufficiently comfortable to make us feel at home.

I needn’t have worried, it’s a lovely cottage in one of our favourite locations, and felt like home away from home. The kitchen-diner is beautifully appointed, with underfloor heating (which our dog loved), plenty of cupboard space and a large fridge-freezer. Being Nov/Dec we didn’t sit in the garden but it catches the afternoon sun and would be a great place to sit with a drink in the evening. Having The Stag Inn just across the green, plus being on the Pennine Way and close to Appleby and Penrith makes this a perfect getaway whether for a weekend or, as we discovered, a month. I recommend Carwood without reservation.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Loved the kitchen and the wood burning fire. Pub with very good food across the green. Would love to return

Excellent accomodation, clean and comfortable.

We would definately consider returning to Carwood of we were to re-visit this area.

Carwood was an extremely comfortable, cosy and well appointed cottage.

A perfect base to come back to after long wet walks in the glorious surrounding countryside.

Cottage very well equipped and loved village.

A lovely cottage in a wonderful location.

Charming cottage in a fabulous location, lots of great walks we walked around Dufton Pyke the first morning.

We had dinner in the stag across the road and our grandchildren enjoyed the little play park just up the road .

A beautifully renovated cottage in the heart of a quiet and peaceful village.

The accommodation was brilliant, we had everything we needed, and more, and a lovely back garden with garden furniture and a BBQ. 'Proper' country pub with good food just across the village green and lots of walks if that's your thing. Definitely one of the nicest holiday cottages we have stayed in, we really enjoyed our break and we will be back.

Only downside but not so it affected us too much was the oven and hob took ages to heat up.

Overall it was a lovely cottage set in a quiet village with some great walks

Good hosts - clear info beforehand

Marvellous cottage in a great village location, yet handy for everywhere.

Everything in the cottage was spotlessly clean and was the best equipped cottage we have stayed at, from appliances through to pots, pans and cutlery.

A Truly wonderful, comfortable and well equipped accommodation provided with everything to make the most enjoyable stay.

Perfectly situated to explore the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales and near the Settle to Carlisle train routes.

The cottage was very well laid out with an excellent and tasteful mix of old & new.

It has a good sized garden backing onto a wooded area which would be ideal for summer conditions. The is ample parking for one car off road. The owners were very helpful and provided all the information needed (& more). We would certainly recommend the property as it represents excellent value for money. The pub on the opposite side of the road was superb - excellent beers and food at very reasonable prices. The Post Office/store, about 50 yards away, does not open in winter, despite what the website said (as at the time of writing this) so the nearest shops are in Appleby about 3 miles away. Dufton is an excellent base for walking.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country.

Plenty of walks on the doorstep and great location for exploring the surrounding area. Cottage had everything you need and more. Had several email exchanges with owners and they were lovely. Definitely visit again .

The cottage was superb far beyond what we expected even though the photographs looked fantastic.

The kitchen was my favourite, so spacious and a pleasure to cook for the family in. We went away with in-laws and friends and the cottage had ample space so we didn't get in each others way. The bed set up was brilliant for us and the use of three bathrooms was great. The location was fantastic also with the pub over the road and the pennine way on the doorstep. We will definitely be booking this cottage again.

Great cosy cottage.

Everything that you would expect and more.

Very spacious and comfortable with friendly owner.

Lovely cottage.

Very clean with excellent facilities. Bathrooms really nice and the showers had a great pressure with plenty of hot water. Beds comfy and plenty of storage etc. A lovely living room with a great wood burning stove. Very cosy. Cottage in a good position with a good pub directly opposite which serves evening meals. Lots of circular walks directly from the village. The only slight negative was the lack of a decent non stick frying pan. The ones in the kitchen were terrible. The kitchen itself was superb with a lovely dinning area overlooking the garden. Would definitely use the cottage again for a short break.

Lovely village cute cottage great pub across the village green with great walks on the door

Our second visit to Dufton and Carwood, we just love the area for it's walks and scenery, Carwood is just the perfect home from home cottage, clean, warm, great décor and attention to detail, lots of space, great for the dog we didn't want for anything.

We loved the personal touch a light on when we arrived in the dark, milk in the fridge and biscuits to go with a cuppa. Thank you.

A beautiful cottage, very well appointed, situated in an ideal spot for walking and just across the road from a brilliant pub.

Only downside is the tv and fire are in different rooms; not ideal for a cosy evening. Otherwise perfect.

Fabulous property in a wonderfully peaceful location.

Home from home in all aspects of facilities - missed a shower in the ensuite, but bathroom facilities were excellent. Excellent pub opposite the property serving great ales and food. Great walks from the door......

The cottage was beautiful, it had everything we needed for cooking, it was very clean, the beautiful kitchen/ dining/ living room was amazing we spent the majority of the time in this delightful room , we could not fault the cottage at all.

We met Jo who came to cut the grass she was lovely, advised us of walk to do which had magnificent views. Dufton is a lovely little village very quiet, beautiful walks round about, the villagers were very friendly. We had a meal at the Stag Inn which was pleasant. We went to close by Appleby and only a short drive to Pooley Bridge which was a lovely little place at the end of Ullswater. We hired a self drive boat well worth the money. We would definitely stay at the cottage again if we were in the area.

A fantastic cottage, perfect for our family.

Really well equipped and comfortable with lovely décor. Carwood made the perfect base for exploring during a week of beautiful weather. Dufton was a very friendly village. We would love to come back.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village

Pub food Dufton Stag, first class.

Everything at cottage you require. Will use cottage again.

A wonderful holiday home in a beautiful setting.

Easy to walk from the door and all facilities were as described.

Fantastic relaxing break, such a beautiful well appointed cottage

Four of us on a walking weekend in Dufton shared this lovely house.

It was all we had hoped for - and more. Everything was easy; the kitchen was so well equipped; we didn’t need to use the extra sitting room. Two of our group called off at the last minute due to illness so they missed out on a wonderfully comfortable home. Oh, and the food in the Stag Inn opposite Carwood was very good.

Carwood is a very comfortable and attractive cottage.

It is also spacious - there was plenty of room for our group of four adults. Dufton is a beautiful village with a very friendly pub across the green from the cottage. Great for walkers and birdwatchers. Highly recommended!

Carwood gave our family an ideal base for a large family gathering, we had 3 generations staying in the cottage and it provided space and facilities for all of us.

Our granddaughter wanted to bake cakes so the food processor was very useful. The cottage was especially good for our pets, we were able to keep the dogs in the kitchen using the child gate. A very enjoyable week, thank you.

Beautiful well equipped cottage in a stunning setting

Carwood is an exceptional cottage in so many ways!

We spent a wonderful week in Dufton, using Carwood as our base to explore on foot around the village, around the perimeter via the forest walk and even up to Dufton Pike. Furthermore, it is only a short drift away from Appleby, Penrith and Keswick all in the knowledge that we could return to the cozy, immaculately presented and welcoming environment of Carwood when the cold nights of winter drew in!. Jon and Judy have clearly gone to extraordinary lengths in the refurbishment of the property and it was a joy to wake up to underfloor heating, have breakfast in the stunning kitchen before venturing out for the day, then returning home to the magnificent log burner and the warmth it brought with it. Even when the TV didn't work, Jon made arrangements for a replacement and posted the TV remote so that it could be used! My family and I had a wonderful time and that is testament to Jon and Judy's excellent hospitality. Thank you!

great house in a lovely village.

Local Pub was very good with excellent real ales and very good food and service. Plenty of local walks