Dove Tail Barn

Accommodation was lovely and in a very quiet location which was fabulous.

Some of the data within the property communications needs updating e.g logs for the hot tub one document said £5 another said £10. No issues encountered during our stay and would recommend the property to others.

Nice little property in a very quiet location.

No signage to the property, so follow the instructions given rather than sat-nav. Unfortunately had to cut the stay short so never got to use the hot tub. A few maintenance items need dealing with, though. Nice enclosed garden for dogs, but no direct access into house from garden which would make it better.

Smashing place in a perfect location.

Very cosy and clean.

Great location and quiet.

Ideal for visiting the South lakes area. Short drive into Kendal and used the train to Windimere. Great pubs nearby,but book as they get busy in evenings.

Just what we wanted for us and our dog, quiet and fairly remote location, however, 2 quality dog friendly pubs within about a mile!

A great base to explore the Lake District and North Lancashire. We had everything we needed and received a warm welcome with a bottle of fizz! All in all a really great break.

Secluded property, nice and quiet but not far from pubs and shops if required.

Only negative was the WiFi...it went off after two days and the work I planned to do had to be put off.

Arrived back home today after a wonder stay at dovetail barn.

We arrived an hour earlier but that wasn't a problem, the owner came out to greet us and was very polite. When entering the property we found it very clean and tidy. We unpacked and started to relax by heating up the hot tub. With a glass of wine and some music we indulged in the hot tub and took in the scenery. It was definitely a wow moment , the next few days we ventured out for long walks nice meals in the local pub, and even visited lake windermere which is only a few miles away, I could go on and on about the place. Yes it's a little remote and the roads are very very narrow , but once you are there it's worth it. Kendal town is just a short taxi ride away and yes they will come and pick you up. All in all the place is beautiful, would definitely come back again.

A most enjoyable and relaxing holiday we have had in a long time.

The cottage itself was very comfortable and immaculate along with beautiful views and a very welcoming hot tub after a day out walking, this we used every night, when outside all you hear is nature..couldn't ask for more . Thank you we will be back

Strong smell of wet dog on entering property, sofa covered in dog hairs, tv did not work, pillows were disgustingly filthy with stains and hairs.

Outside looked like a building site ! No one to contact for assistance. So bad we left and booked elsewhere, there was no way we could sleep there. Contacted Sykes for a refund and was told my contract was with owners! Had no contact whatsoever from them so would not recommend Sykes or Dove Tail Barn !

A great scenic place to stay.

Garden is a lovely outside safe place for dogs and to enjoy the sunshine and breathtaking views of the sheep and lambs. Large comfy bed and modern bedroom space. Downstairs well equipped compact kitchen. Front room a great size but sofa wasn't that comfy and with annoying cushions and could do with net curtains for privacy and not having to keep the curtains closed making the room dark and gloomy. Overall building could do with replacing windows and a freshen up with decorating, as showing its age. Bathroom needing TLC with leaking shower doors and shower head needing a good clean. Kitchen door lock was a problem and wouldn't open from inside with the supplied key, luckily the double doors in front room was the same lock and could escape. Hot tub is a great little accent but needed a good clean as slime found under the corner of the seats and far too expensive for purchasing logs which was not explained beforehand. Contractors working on building right next to us, owner did call to inform us a few days before, initially offered us alternative accommodations, however as this was booked up too this was not an option. Perhaps a welcome pack, free logs for the hot tub or reduction in cost as a consolation for having a building site next to us would have been prudent. Could be a belter of a luxury holiday let for a quirky garage convert, It's an overall great little stay and bolt hole with great views.

We had a wonderful stay and Tom was very helpful with any questions we had.

The cottage was comfy and had everything we needed and we managed to enjoy the hot tub a few times. Fantastic views and the weather was amazing!! Thanks Tom and family.

We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommended to anyone!

The location was perfect, very chilled setting and the hot tub was a perfect addition after a long day walking! Lots of local walks with glorious views and pubs with amazing food! We will definitely be back.

Had the most perfect stay here.

The location is serene and peaceful , the cottage is beautifully decorated, cosy and quaint. Lovely pub nearby, what more could you want. We’ll definitely be returning!

Lovely stay in a well equipped holiday home.

Owners very friendly and left us to it, made a great base for our stay. Visited some lovely places , Ullswater, Derwent Water and Wasdale and will definitely visit again. No hesitation in recommending. We didn't use the hot tub as the weather was a bit hit & miss but everything else was as described. Great setting.

Great cottage in a great location.

Due to a diversion I think we had to use narrower roads/country lanes which was a bit of a culture shock, but once we got used to it, it wasn’t a problem. The only negative is the long driveway to the property - numerous holes present which could do with being filled as our suspension was definately tested! Cottage facilities are great. It’s great to have a washing machine - could do with an iron (unless there is one hidden away we didn’t notice). Bed is so comfy - a great nights sleep. We didn’t use the hot tub but it is a great addition. Didn’t really meet the owners unfortunately - just didn’t get the opportunity, no-ones fault. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a cosy, well thought out cottage, with great views. Thank you.

It would have been good to note in the listing that the property is really close to the owner's house so there can be some noise in the garden.

This absolutely didn't spoil our stay in any way but if future guests were looking for complete peace and tranquility this might be worth knowing in advance.

Very nice rural location.

The cottage could really do with a vacuum cleaner particularly when dealing with dog hairs. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back.

Had a lovely relaxing time.

Fantastic stay at Dove Tail Barn, all mod cons and comforts were in place (particularly the great hot tub) with the owners on hand to help whenever needed.

We were slightly apprehensive around the Dog Rules mentioned in many of the reviews however on arrival it transpired that they were all very normal day to day ones like - no dogs on sofa, upstairs or to be left in the property alone. There's even a great fenced garden area around the side of the property which was great for the pup. Brilliant location for exploring the lakes with great access routes and even two pubs in crawling distance should the weather be incremental. Loved it and will be back

We both enjoyed our stay at Dove Tail Barn, and would recommend.

Great scenery and walks, only 5/10 minutes from Scout Scar, a good walk and great views.

Beautifil setting and very peaceful.

Cottage has everythig you need. Hot tub was lovely. If there had to be a niggle it would be the dog rules.However we did speak.to the owners and we understand why the rules are in place. Nice people. Would return

The barn is in a lovely area overlooking the countryside!

! You get the most amazing sunsets overlooking the beautiful view!! The hot tub was an added bonus, looked like the tub needed to be cleaned a bit! However we used it a few times and did enjoy it!! The barn is lovely and very comfy bed which was much bigger than a double. You definitely had enough space, the sheets were really nice and clean!! I think there is a few too many rules about dogs but other than that, we really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need!! There is a load of dvds, games to choose from which was a nice touch. You aren’t far from everything we visited!! Lovely country walks to walk the dog close by, even a few high spots we found on a public footpath was lovely to have on your doorstep. Not far from Kendal which is a lovely little town to go shopping! Amberside was 30 mins away which was a lovely place to visit!! Rydal Cave is a good place to visit also, amazing views and only about a 40 minute drive there too!! Overall we loved our stay!! Thank you for having us!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Dove Tail Barn.

What a gorgeous location nestled away from any hustle and bustle and very little traffic on the country roads near by. Made for lovely evening walks without needing to drive out somewhere. The owners were super friendly and helpful (we never needed anything as everything was there for us and explained on arrival) but any time they were out working and saw us there was always a friendly good morning and a little chat about where is good to go etc. The bed at Dove Tail Barn is absolutely amazing, we both said it's the best nights sleep we've had in a long time. Very comfortable (though my partner did comment he was a little shocked at first it being low down to the floor). The sound of the rain pitter pattering off the roof as you doze off is just the best. The bed linen itself was lovely and fresh smelling, very cosy and plenty of pillows if we'd needed more. One of my favourite things was watching the farmer in the fields opposite herding his sheep up with the quad bike, very clever! Overall we've had a super time and left feeling relaxed after a few days in the countryside! Highly recommend and we'll definitely be back.

Holiday cottage was absolutely lovely but marred by a couple of things: 1.

When we got ready for bed on the first night, the bedding had a damp / musty smell that was unacceptable to sleep in. We had to go into Kendal the next morning to buy washing powder and Frebeeze. All bedding had to be washed on a hot wash and dried before we could sleep in the bed, which somewhat curtailed our day by having to be on hand to do the laundry. The towels had the same damp smell and fortunately we bought our own towels so did not use the towels provided by the cottage. 2. Due to the snow, we got stranded on Saturday and could not make it back to the cottage - which is nobodies fault. Fortunately we found refuge in a holiday park about 12 miles away. We contacted Sykes to advise them we could not make it back to the cottage in case the cottage owners wondered where we were due to the snow conditions. When we did eventually manage to arrive back to the cottage (by foot due to roads being impassable for the car) on Sunday morning, the owners greeted us by saying "we turned off the heating as you hadn't come back" - bearing in mind the cold temperatures and not getting back to the cottage on the Saturday night, it seemed very miserly for the owners to turn off the heating when we would have welcomed a warm cosy cottage to return too. We asked the owners if we could stay an extra night due to the road conditions (Police advised motorists not to travel due to the snowy and icy roads conditions), the owners said we could stay - thank you. Only for about 2 hours later to receive a text from the owners saying it would be and extra £100 to stay for an additional night. As the weather conditions dictated our options, we agreed to pay the additional £100 but there seemed little goodwill due to the exceptional conditions and whilst the cottage itself was lovely, it left a feeling of the owners penny pinching on energy costs and trying to benefit from cashing in on the weather situation. A few minor points: electric plug socket in the kitchen is loose and could be dangerous. Shower leaks a little and wets the toilet roll. Light in the lounge flickers on and off.

A lovely barn very cosy with modern kitchen was lead to believe by the description that it was on its own and not part of a few holiday let'stogether so a little disappointed by that also there was quite a few light bulbs that were not working which made the rooms quite dark

We found the bed quite difficult to get out of, having said that we thought the cottage and surroundings absolutely fantastic and would want to stay again.

We had an issue with the shower on the first morning, notified the owner and this was dealt with by the time we arrived back that day, Superb. Could highly recommend the Wheatsheaf in Brigsteer.

Beautiful remote location So remote we couldn’t find it !

Even the neighbours didn’t know where it was . Finally found it after passing it several times .Dirt track to it very narrow one way traffic ! Very clean & comfortable .Few too many dog rules Luckily our dog is very well behaved . We thoroughly cleaned the place before leaving

Lovely property, well equipped, clean.

The little garden and patio were great but the lakes weather did not allow us to sit outside in an evening! Short drive to kendal for shopping/food etc. The area is lovely however the roads surrounding this property are very narrow and not many passing places, thankfully these roads were very quiet during our stay.

I recently had a lovely stay at Dove Tail Barn with my four legged best friend!

The cottage was as described, if not better. The recent fencing installation is a brilliant idea, gave me peace of mind that I could sit out in the garden and let the dog roam in an enclosed space. Thank you for a lovely stay, I especially enjoyed the coronation decorations!

Tranquil, peaceful, little piece of heaven.

Everything we needed for a weeks stay!

Lovely stay thank you.

Highly recommend. Beautiful place

My only comment would be , as it is described as Dog Friendly, a secure garden would be a real asset.

Superb holiday home, had everything we needed & was very comfy & welcoming

Proper little hidden gem of a place if your after piece and quiet with nice veiws.

Kendle is a short drive there you will find countless shops and pubs. Will definitely be returning soon.

Amazing property and location

No complaints at all regarding the property however I do think that if someone had mobility issues then the bed being so low down would be a struggle for them.

Lovely Enjoyable stay with lots and lots of walks in the area.

Very clean, quiet and peaceful for a retreat. Good facilities in the cottage 2 blips; “doggy rules” I fully understand these need to be in place to respect the cottage but the way it was constructed on a sign tainted the mood a little on arrival despite our dog being well trained, almost seemed dog friendly but not. The “dove tail barn” pack although a great info idea, was filthy and tatted inside which is slightly off putting.

Dovecote barn was such a beautiful place to stay , it’s tucked away in the most beautiful Cumbrian countryside , the barn itself is very tastefully furnished and extremely comfortable and impeccably clean .

It’s adjacent to the the owner’s property so therefore they were always at hand to make us feel welcome , Dovetail barn has a very comfortable and homely feel mostly due to the lovely owners and their two very well behaved, polite children who were a pure delight …all in all we ( plus our dog Milo ) had a wonderful week and we thoroughly would recommend “Dovetail barn “ to anyone. Thank you D&T and you beautiful children for such a wonderful holiday..

Amazing little cottage, had a great weeks stay, had everything we needed and was just perfect

Fabulous.

We will definitely be back.

The barn is a great place to explore the Lake District.

It is comfortable and has everything you need on arrival. The roads are quite tricky to navigate so don't try to attempt with anything larger than an SUV! Some of the previous feedback has been incorporated - rope off area for dogs, logs for fire on arrival. The Black Labrador and Wheatsheaf are two great pubs close by. Friendly welcome and great food. Both very dog friendly as was pretty much everywhere we went in the Lakes.

The property is very well serviced clean and warm the heating works extremely well - the outside was good and some comfy chairs although we didn’t get much chance to enjoy the outside given the time of year.

Cooking facilities were good a well stocked kitchen of equipment and utensils and a good oven - heated up very quickly. And as to all balanced reviews the main problem we encountered bring late in years and large in stature was the bed - it took quite a bit of getting out ok - a handle on the ceiling would have been advantageous to pull myself up the shower although very nice with more than enough hot water leaks from the bottom of the glass panel this will need a large bead of clear silicone right the way across but apart from those two setbacks I’d definitely stay there again

Dove tail barn was a perfect holiday, everything you needed was there.

It was very cosy infact we had to turn the heating down a bit.Tom the owner was a bit concerned about a small amount of building work nearby but it didn't impede on our stay at all. The place was impeccably clean and quite spacious for a small cosy nook. The wood was right on your doorstep so perfect for our dog and well situated for Windermere/Kendal and good hikes nearby. In a word fantastic.

The photos show a log store stacked with logs but on arrival it’s a cupboard with no logs or anything for the stove!

The silicon seals in the shower desperately need replaced and the shower door leaks. The mattress whilst comfy enough is all Mis-shapen and really needs replaced, as do the pillows. Apart from that we really enjoyed our stay, despite the best efforts of the weather to spoil things!

Absolutely brilliant place to stay, enjoyed Dove Tail Barn and will definitely return.

It has everything that you need, more than what I expected. The accommodation was very clean and cozy. Fridge door was a bit temperamental, had to lift the shelf to close properly. Beautiful setting although the description does not indicate the close proximity of the neighbouring property. Also, please be mindful of the doggie rules as they’re clear when booking, the garden is not secure and there is a grape tree planted out back which is toxic to our little fur babies.

We have already submitted a complaint via your complaint process and are awaiting to hear from you.

Property description on your website is not accurate and fails to indicate the very close proximity of neighbouring properties. Barn is certainly not secluded and tranquil. Non stop noise and disruption caused by the owners who live next door. Property is not particularly dog friendly either.

Excellent location and brilliant accommodation- the only thing we would suggest is that the doggy rules are made plain at the time of booking as these could be restrictive for some people staying.

It was just perfect.

Had everything we needed. The views, sunsets, walks right on the doorstep and the peace and quiet were just what we needed. Bella our border terrier loved it too!

We had an amazing week at Dove Tail Barn.

The only downfall, is that it allows dogs but can't be off the lead outside in the garden area. It would be great if there was a more secure garden that allowed a bit more freedom for the dogs.

Despite being advertised as dog friendly there was no secure garden !

! This made it very difficult and stressful for us and the dogs as there were sheep and cows in the next field. A small roped area does not suffice because of this we will not be re-visiting. Perhaps you should have made this clear when advertised. Thank you.

Had a lovely week in the Lakes & will definitely return but probably not to Dove Cottage, the views were stunning and the privacy perfect but, the furnishings had changed and looked more dated than pictured, the bathroom was tiny and the towels were far from luxury, the bed while comfortable would not suit everyone being practically on the floor, the fridge door didn’t close unless you lifted the door shelf each time.

Just some extra touches could really elevate it, it just felt a little unloved. The correspondence from Lake Lovers was perfect, there was a maintenance issue that was reported prior to our arrival and someone came to fix that and was very helpful and cleared the shower drain while there as it wasn’t draining properly. A very enjoyable holiday thank you.

The cottage was ideally situated for excellent walking from the door.

It was nice to be able to relax in the garden after a long walk and admire the extensive views whilst listening to the birds.

A brilliant location on the edge of the NP, close to Kendal for shopping and easy reach to Windermere and beyond.

The patio is perfect for looking out over the hills especially if lucky with the weather for sunsets. Take care when arriving, the sign is not obvious as hidden by the cottage at the driveway entrance (note to owner - it would be really helpfully to move it to the other side of the drive). Well equipped kitchen, but for some reason, you need to bring your own wine glasses

Dove Tail Barn is in a perfect location, with amazing views that were made even more special by the sunsets we were lucky enough to see on most evenings, due to the mainly dry, if slightly chilly, weather.

Being chilly was a bonus though, as it meant we had an excuse to light a fire in the log burner after a full day of exploring the many beautiful locations and stunning scenery of the Lake District, whether by car, boat or on foot. The accommodation itself was clean, cosy and has everything you need, including the benefit of having an area to sit outside to eat dinner or just to relax and watch the sunset. The Super King bed was an added bonus. Im 6ft 2in and it can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to beds when travelling, but glad to say this bed was almost perfect. It would have been perfect, apart from the pillows, 3 of which were a bit flat and one was like a brick to sleep on...but some people may prefer that and you can’t expect to cater to everyone’s needs. It certainly didn’t detract from the overall positive experience we had staying at Dove Tail Barn. I would definitely recommend it as a great place to base yourself when visiting the Lake District!

Dove Tail Barn is situated in one of England's most beautiful locations, it's quiet and very peaceful, a perfect place to unwind.

Tom, Diane and their children Kit and Ava are a lovely family and perfect host. We were made to feel very comfortable and at home. Our second time back and by no means our last. Jackie, Alex and Milo (our Cavapoo)

A lovely place to call home for a weeks get away.

With stunning views and excellent places to take the dogs. Everything you need for an escape in the beautiful country. Hope the next party enjoy as much as we have.

A beautiful cottage although a little disappointed that the fence isn't finished as my dog had to be on his lead every time he went out.

Found a lovely little walk for us though. Wouldn't be put off staying again though.

Lovely stay in such a remote yet accessible cottage!

The perfect week of pubs, dog walks and relaxing. Thank you!

Our second stay in this lovely cottage.

Visiting family, lots of walking and delicious meals. Thank you.

An excellent discovery.

Married nearby in Kendal in July 1997 so always good to revisit the area. The lovely barn conversion has high quality fittings and every mod-con, resulting in a very comfortable experience. I'm sure we'll visit again in the near future! Our nervous collie was relaxed here - so tranquil.

We had an amazing short stay here for our anniversary and will be coming back here again next year.

This is a place we both loved, the views are amazing and the location is perfect. Thank you for a lovely stay.

We have enjoyed a lovely festive break at magical Dove Tail.

What a fabulous place! The views are amazing and the barn is very well equipped and cosy. Bowness is great for shopping, food and drinks. Thank you for the welcome gift!

Lovely week in a beautiful part of the country, Helped by the fabulous weather.

Barn very comfortable.

Lovely area lots of walks, good pubs!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay .

Lovely cottage that is very accommodating, the views and hot tub are amazing, thank you.

What a wonderful stay in a wonderful cottage.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.