The Barn

The property was excellent and very peaceful.

Very welcoming owners. Some minor details…no instructions re- waste bins. Curtains in main bedroom didn’t meet to cover whole window. Perhaps a small welcome pack? However, we had a great weekend and would recommend,

Had a lovely time in the Barn.

Warm and comfortable. Hot tub was brilliant after a day walking Hadrians Wall.

We had a fabulous week at the cottage.

The beds were so comfortable. The hot tub was great and the location perfect. We ventured out every day to the many sights and activities in the wider location. Overall a memorable week with the family. Oh and our dogs loved it too!!!

As a family we all liked the Barn, the layout is good with nice spacious rooms.

But we felt the the Barn was in need of some TLC. All the bathrooms need updating showers, and radiators and the flooring need attention, the downstairs bathroom door does not close. The master bedroom has woodlice in the beams and we were cleaning them up daily, and the furniture in the rooms is dated and could do with an upgrade. The kitchen needs new knives as they were blunt / bent. And new pans as everything stuck to them. And the heat + smoke detectors need looking at as no matter what you used to cook, being the oven, hob or toaster they were going off every time we cooked. To the point that the guests next door came over to make sure everything was OK. The kettle is broken the lid does not stay closed. The garden was nice and simple, the furniture again was dated and could do with updating, the hot tub was lovely but not all functions worked. There was no welcome pack with the usual details/ instructions. The location was lovely, nice and peaceful.

Great place would use again

The cottage is very beautifully sited, the view from the upper floor is stunning, the lack of light pollution makes it a restful retreat.

You have everything you need for a super break.

Lovely stay at the Barn.

Would definitely recommend! The property was lovely and lots to see and do in the area. We were also pleasantly surprised to be invited to visit the lambs being born which was very educational for our children, thank you again!

Had a lovely stay at the Barn during our wedding weekend at Gretna Green.

The property was extremely spacious, and the beds were so comfy! The hot tub was a nice touch as was the log burner. The property had such a cosy feel to it. It’s only a short drive into Brampton where you can get supplies and we got one of the best chineses I’ve ever had from Hoi Sun. Would definitely recommend this property to others and would 100% stay again if we’re were planning a trip up there again. Thank you

Fine excepting one of the upstairs bedroom smelt foul.

Had to sleep with the window open and bathroom door shut. Disappointed

Hot tub was fantastic, didn’t need anything as everything was provided

Beautiful barn, spotlessly clean.

A real home from home. The owners were wonderful hosts, did not interfere but were around if they were needed. Loved waking to the sound of the cockerels every morning & watching them wonder around the farm. The hot tub was an added bonus & very well maintained. We had a really relaxing holiday & would definitely return. Thank you.

There was only one tea towel for the whole week, no long handled sweeping brush only a small brush and dustpan and no hoover which made it impossible to leave the property as we found it as is the norm.

Also when using the oven, when you opened the oven door the heat sensor in the kitchen always went off, very loud too. We had one very windy day while we were there and were smoked out of the living room when we lit the log burner, there was no information anywhere that this could happen. The slabs in the patio are very, very uneven and should be completely relaid. They are very dangerous to walk on. There was no guest book with general information about the property and surrounding area although there were leaflets in the cabinet. On a plus, the beds were really comfortable.

The barn was lovely it definitely needs a little bit of TLC a lot of the tiles by the fireplace are loose as well as the paving flags outside one of them got knocked off it could be quite dangerous if there was children, and the bannister was very wobbly.

The overall we had a great stay the hot tub was a great addition.

Friendly hosts, very secure garden for dogs and small children.

Quiet village location ideal for heading into penines and lakes. Thank you.

very good

I really enjoyed out stay and thought the property was great.

. I would have liked a large dustpan and brush or hoover Log burner was brilliant and hot tub plenty big enough for a family I found the owner really friendly and gave some good recommendations or where to visit

This was a lovely stay and owner was very helpful.

Fire and jacuzzi provided exactly what we needed/ wanted for a relaxing few days away :). Only things missing in the kitchen were chopping boards and perhaps salt & pepper. Also a sweeping brush would have been handy for the mud that came off our boots once dried. The 'only one shower' at a time situation was highlighted and was fine for us but I imagine some people wouldn't like it. Overall a lovely place to stay. Thank you.

We stayed back in Apr 2023.

We had a lovely peaceful stay, people were friendly and let us have a look round the farm. The accommodation was big and comfortable and clean. The only real issues that we had were that we all used showers after the hot tub and tripped the electrics, then spent an age trying to get them back on. We also had a rash, we believe from the hottub. Almost a year on though and the kids still have fond memories. They've mentioned several times about going back, and it's on our list to revisit at somepoint!

Smooth check in and property was as described.

We had no complaints at all. Especially loved the hot tub which was clean and had been well maintained.

Enjoyed our stay at the Barn.

Well placed for Hadrians wall, Carlisle and even Newcastle and the East coast within a 1hr drive.

Our stay at 'The Barn' was enjoyable, the beds were extremely comfortable and felt very cosy .

However the three showers were disappointing as the pressure wasn't very good and they ran very hot then very cold which isn't handy when showering three children. Luckily there was a bath. A sweeping brush and hoover would have been very helpful aswel.

The property was fantastic, clean and homely.

We had everything we needed. The hot tub was clean and fantastically relaxing after a long day enjoying the local walks. We will definitely be back!

A comfortable base to explore the local area, back door to garden can be difficult to shut without slightly lifting.

Patio slabs could do with relaying as potential tip hazard. Hot tub was an added bonus. Good food from the food court in Brampton and the for eating out The Duke of Cumberland in Castle Carrock was excellent, booking recommended. Just a shame we could only use 1 shower at a time or they would cut out. Only BBC1 and 2 available on the tv. Could do with a comprehensive guest information book. Some white goods manuals but the hob manual wasn’t there. Hoover needed a good clean out and clothes airer was broken when tried to put up. For enjoyable walks and local interest especially Vindolanda Fort, lovely cafe and Talkin Tarn for a choice of 3 walks around the lake plus cafe for coffee reward after your walk. Sorry but won’t be back to this property. Could do with a comprehensive booklet

Everything great except paving slabs outside where in poor condition.

Beds really comfy and hot tub really good. Kitchen was great and nice bed rooms and living room was also good.

Arrived on the Monday and due to a family situation the owner wasn’t available the barn was left open for us.

Unfortunately the barn wasn’t as clean as I would have liked with someone’s sock left in a drawer and a baby dummy found down the back of the bed . We didn’t hear from the owner all week and I had to call for instructions when leaving property. The hot tub was a lovely addition but there was no ph testing kit and no chlorine tablets and both my children have developed a rash which the gp says was due to the hot tub not being properly maintained The barn was fine for a few days but not worth the price tag I’m afraid to say

Had a wonderful stay at the barn, would recommend lovely part of the country and short driving distance to excellent pubs villages and woodland walks.

Everything was clean tidy and comfortable, the jets on the hot tub didn’t seem to work properly, we tried to alter them but didn’t make any difference, other tubs we have been in in you could real feel the jets hit your back, but not in this one, couldn’t even smell any chlorine which you normally do.

We stayed here over new year and we had an amazing time.

Everything you need is in the barn, tea towels, plates etc. all rooms were clean and tidy and were a great size. As we took our dog, there were some great woods nearby which we walked through daily and the farmer kindly let us run our dog on their back field. The farmer also allowed our children to look at the cows and puppy sell dogs which they loved. The hot tub was a bonus, although the weather was cold it was great. Only downside is it didn’t have a shelter over it but we still used it. Would definitely recommend and hopefully will be returning again in the future.

Lovely cottage with everything you could need.

Comfy beds and large en=suite showers. Garden was secure and dog safe. Hot tub was a lovely treat. Great location for visiting the northern lakes and Hadrians Wall.

Nice cottage in a quiet location.

Cottage itself was clean and comfortable, however was very disappointed with the hottub as the jets didn't work very well and it was questionable as to whether the water had been changed prior to our arrival as the water turned murky and started smelling by day 3 so we were unable to continue using it.

The property itself was set in a lovely location and the space of the property was good.

The property definitely needed some TLC; Doors to the garden were broken and difficult to operate and there seemed to be a very large leak coming from the door frame when it rained, we tried to catch this in a pan however were unable to capture everything which led to the carpet being drenched. The owner had said this happened during last winter’s storms, however looking back on previous reviews it seems the door has been broken since 2019. The power to the hot tub was hanging off from the wall and seemed unsafe, the cover for the hot tub was broken, and the hot tub was not well kept as on the day of arrival there were lots of particles in the water and grit on the seats/floor. The hot tub definitely could have done with some sort of awning so that you could use it in all weathers… The patio in the garden was not level and most of the slabs were not secured down which caused one of our party to trip several times The gate to the garden and fencing were broken/leaning so it was not secure for the dog and at one point we had a random dog wander into our garden The tap in the kitchen was broken which meant when you turned it on water sprayed all over and also the cupboard door to the washing machine was broken so protruded out The cot that we were provided with also had a broken side so we had to engineer it to work Cleanliness could have been better- there were lots of cobwebs around and the carpet in the lounge area wasn’t great! For the price of the house I feel as though a few little bare necessities could have been provided such as cooking oil or salt and a welcome booklet with an explanation of the property would have been welcomed- especially if you didn’t know how to use the hot tub or are unfamiliar with the area. Also not enough towels provided and they are very small so I would definitely consider bringing your own.

Excellent property as listed.

We had a small issue with the patio slabs sticking up and tripping. Spoke to owners about this. Very friendly owners more than happy to help. Hot tub perfect for my hubby after his walking Hadrians Wall. Very peaceful, and relaxing. Would definitely book again and take my autistic grandson who love the quiet and farm environment.

Excellent accommodation Facilities excellent location excellent

Most enjoyable

We had a lovely stay at the barn , I absolutely loved the cottage and the rooms were lovely &spacious , the garden was nice &big also , it was great having the owners on site & we even got some cakes off the family in the big house , (think it was the farmers son & family ) , would definitely recommend it, a lovely chilling holiday, only thing was you need a car to get to brampton village as wouldn't chance main road unless there is a country walk into village & there us another lovely walk nearby talkin tan x

Amazing holiday cottage very spacious, clean and modern!

Lovely location very secluded from the main road. Some lovely walks 5 mins from the property but you have to drive to locations as there is no sidewalk. Looking forward to booking again!

The barn is a beautiful property in an amazing part of the country.

My family and I had a wonderfully relaxing time, made even more enjoyable with the hot tub and open log fire. The owners are on hand with any problems, infact we had a slight issue with the hot tub and they were there within 5 minutes of our phone call to put it right. Would highly recommend this cottage. We will definitely be going back.

The "barn" was just what we needed.

Lots of room, great log fire, great kitchen, comfy beds and big garden for our two dogs to run around in. The only thing to make it perfect would be for the hot tub to have a canopy but this didnt stop us using it.. Hosts were really friendly.

Quaint cottage but in serious need of updates.

Shower screen in master room over looking hot tub needs fixing. Mould and lime scale needs removing and flooring in en suit uneven. Broken chair in lounge. No instructions on how to dispose of recycling or rubbish or how to use everything. Using 2 showers at once trips the electric. We didn’t get told this until the electric had blow and needs turning on in the main house. Fence outside needs fixing. We did have a good weekend tho but rather expensive when so much needs doing in the place

A very spacious and well equipped property.

The house itself was comfortable and all the rooms a good size. There were plenty of walks nearby either to walk to or others 5 minutes in the car. The location was ideal for us for what we wanted to do. Enjoyed by both the dog and grandchildren. Only downside was the awful weather we had!!

Spacious, comfortable and well-equipped.

Very pleasant hosts. Only issue was that hot tub was out of action for a couple of days. The hosts were quick to act on this but required a repair by a technician.

Whilst the property was adequate for our needs,there are a few issues I would like to raise.

The property was listed as 'Dog friendly'....it was not. The garden fence was falling down and both gates were literally hanging off the hinges. We had to secure both gates with the garden chairs to ensure the dog and my young daughter couldn't escape. When we arrived at the property there was a leak in the living room and master bedroom, causing the carpets to be sodden. When I called the owner to advise her, she apologised but said they had tried to fix it several times and to use pans to collect the water as she didn't have any buckets. Later in the week, the leak got worse but nothing was done about it. We found several piles of dog pooh in the garden from the previous occupiers. Absolutely disgusting that this was left in the first place, but clear that the owner hadn't checked the property before the next rental. No hand sanitizer in the property which in my opinion should be standard given the pandemic we have just lived through. There was no welcome pack in the property to advise on instructions for the hot tub,local area information etc. The kettle broke during our stay and the owner was great and brought a replacement almost immediately. Newspaper was used in the gaps in the brick work on the stairs which caused a constant draft. A nice property but needs some serious attention!

Really good location.

All very well organised and felt very Covid safe. Owners very helpful. Lovely to come back from some proper long walks and sit in the hot tub followed by an evening by the wood burner. Lovely wide views of fells from upstairs bedroom. Thanks!

We know Covid affected many things but for the money paid one would have expected a welcome basket which could have been supplied in a safe and hygienic way.

Light shades in main bedroom very shoddy and en-suite shower needs some updating. I think for the price we paid not all that satisfactory. Perhaps the cost goes to heating the hot tub but as we didn’t use it it seemed a waste. I resent having to strip beds, etc and in future Covid wont be an excuse for a ‘do it yourself’ holiday.

The Barn is lovely and has everything you need for your holiday it's has some fantastic walks to go to which we're suitable for the dogs within 5 - 10 minutes drive - we visited Gretna Green outlet again dog friendly and Carlisle - we all loved the area and all of us said we would go back - the only criticism I would comment on is the towels provided are only bath sized towels and it would be lovely to have bath sheet sized towels

When we arrived we were met by the owner who was very friendly.

She didn’t want to come in the house “because of COVID” so she just really left us to it. Apart from some instructions for kitchen appliances that we found in a drawer there was absolutely no information about the cottage or the surrounding area. We discovered that the lid on the hot tub was broken but there was no mention of this. On the Sunday we tried to use the tiny and ancient dishwasher but it was clear that the control panel was broken and had been for some time. We reported this to the owner who said she would get someone in to look at it. This happened at 5 15 pm on the Friday-the last night of the holiday! The repair man confirmed that the dishwasher needed a new control panel or replacing altogether and that he would report this to the owners. Just after this at 6pm we discovered that the gas bottle for the bbq was empty-just as we were about to cook four very expensive steaks. The owners didn’t have a spare one. The shower in the main bathroom stopped working on our second day and the owner told us there was an isolation switch in the bedroom and that should do the trick. It did, although the switch seemed a little dodgy. Bath towels are the old traditional size rather than bath sheets so quite tiny. I would say bring your own. Plus points were the generous supply of toilet rolls (4 in each bathroom), the friendly owners and their son who rescued our frisbee from a very high barn roof. We just feel that the cottage was a bit tired and needs sprucing up in some areas. For the price we paid we didn’t expect to have to wash up for the entire week and would welcome an offer of compensation for this major inconvenience.

Stunning views from the master suite and garden and our family loved the hot tub, There is so many extra touches the owners have thought of everything.

This is our second holiday here and can't wait to return.

Excellent cottage.

Nice and remote but only 20 mins into Carlisle. Shower in room 3 wasn't working but was replaced within 24 hours by the owners.Would highly recommend

Everything was perfect beautiful surroundings and the accommodation was spectacular

Beautiful location, totally relaxing holiday, everything we hoped it would be.

The barn is a beautiful place to stay.

It's very quiet but if you are wanting to go out and about ita at least an hour plus ti get anywhere. The owners are very nice and very helpful. For a barn that accommodates 6 people should have at least 6 glasses of each kind. Other than that there is plenty of crockery. The garden needs some attention as is looking very tired and the gates need some attention. But the hot tub was fab and the wood burner was great.

Stayed for week in The Barn.

Fantastically spacious and clean, set in a mews of other converted cottages in the small village of Milton just outside Brampton. Cottage is loaded with all the comforts of home and all the kitchen utensils you are ever likely to need. The proprietors are on hand and very helpful. Patio area needs attention though, but all in all, a fabulous stay.

The Barn was absolutely delightful, really spacious and comfortable.

The owners were very helpful and friendly. Even going all out at 8pm Friday to sort out some gas for the BBQ when we needed. Two teenagers were super happy with their rooms own bathrooms and very importantly good WIFI

Lots of storage in the bedrooms.

Kitchen tap probably needs replacing. The kitchen sink area is very small - since the cottage sleeps 6 people the dishwasher is very compact so some washing up is inevitable, it was made difficult by the small sink & drainer. The kitchen was very well equipped though. Beds were very comfortable.

Owner was very attentive and friendly.

Would definitely return.

We loved the cosiness of the barn, the hot tub and we enjoyed the communal kitchen.

The barn is modern and exceptionally well equipped, spacious inside with a real homely feel.

We had a great holiday.

The cottage had everything we needed and Mabel was very, very welcoming. My son loved the hot tub! Even though the temperature is now dropping he loved relaxing in it in the evenings. As well as relaxing in the cottage we had lovely day trips to Hadrians wall, Allonby and Ullswater. A great week.

Owner was very welcoming and informative.

The Barn was lovely and warm with everything you need. There were tea, coffee and sugar already there, as well as tablets for the dishwasher and washing up supplies. These are the extra touches that are much appreciated. This is good area for a tranquil holiday but with interesting places to visit. Nearest village has pubs and supermarkets, as well as several takeaway places. Really enjoyed our visit and the hot tub was a great bonus.

Best holiday cottage we have stayed in, it was nice having such little things like a tea towel, wash cloth etc.

there when we arrived, all the group was happy with the accommodations, the only down side is that the doors to the back & the the ones above it didn't shut right & it leaked when it rained, but if it doesn't rain when you stay then this won't be an issue, the damp spots may need attending to, but when you are in a beautiful locations you only stay there to rest your head & eat, but really enjoyed & would defo recommend

The cottage is in a beautiful location on a working farm.

The owners are very friendly and accommodating. We would definitely go back for another visit. There were a few very minor niggles. For example, some of the paving slabs near the hot tub were very wobbly. Also the front door lock was very difficult to operate and needs a small adjustment. Neither of these were problems but I am pointing them out as they could be easily remedied and the owners may not even be aware of them.

Beautiful place.

So comfortable, we wanted to take the beds home. I could spend all day in the hot tub. Good location to go to see the lakes and to pop into Scotland

What an amazing place we will certainly be visiting again.

The corttage was amazing also the owners were so welcoming. The only thing i would recomend is a hover in the cottage as i had my dog there. Other than that fantastic place to stay.

Really lovely and relaxing weekend.

. owners were very helpful and we had everything we needed in the cottage. Very clean and beds very comfy! We had some bad rain/wind so the log burner came in handy to keep us warm and the garden was great for my dog as nice and big and enclosed. Would definitely stay again, highly recommended :-) only down side is pub/shop not in walking distance.

Everything was brilliant.

The owners were very friendly and helpful. The only thing that was missing was a pub in walking distance and unless you want to travel a few miles, there was nowhere to eat out on a Sunday. With that said, I would still highly recommend, especially for the price.

The barn is an excellent cottage, very clean, beds are so comfortable, stayed with 6 family/ friends , very relaxing stay x

Lovely property and the owners were really helpful and friendly.

Property itself is lovely and clean, lots of space and had everything we needed. Would stay again and definitely recommend staying here.

We’ve just returned from a beautiful stay in Cumbria!

Our cottage was absolutely perfect, it had everything we needed and more! It was much larger than the pictures showed and we loved it so much we didn’t want to leave! We wouldn’t hesitate to book this cottage or with Sykes again.

The owners were very friendly people, and although very busy farmers with lambing taking place, always had time to talk, and show our grandchild the farm and let him sit in a tractor.

He also bottle fed some lambs. The owner had no issues with us exercising the dog down their farm lane at the back of the cottage / farm. The view from one of the bedroom windows was very good. Within 2 minutes walk of the cottage is Milton rig wood, our dog loved it! If you enjoy the rural environment which farmers maintain you will enjoy a stay at this cottage

Cottage was beautiful, clean and owners were very nice, pleasant and sorted any issues out.

It was a very nice break which all the family enjoyed. I would highly recommend the barn cottage to any family, couple or group. Beds very comfy and bedroom was very clean. Plenty of space for us which was 6 adults, 2 teenagers and a Labrador. Showers was ok and the fire was lush. Hot tub was a great fun.

Well equipped holiday cottage in a fantastic location to explore.

Hot tub was amazing with lovely views of the countryside.

Great location and very helpful owner

Delighted with cottage and owners.

Much better than previous experience with Sykes. Could not have asked for more comfort or facilities. Mabel was helpful but not intrusive. We would like to visit again which really says it all.