The Dairy

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

63 Customer Review(s)

Ms Mcfall
October 2020

“Stayed at The Dairy for 5 nights.”

Had everything we needed - ideal for both cosy days in and for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. Owner most helpful.

Had everything we needed - ideal for both cosy days in and for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. Owner most helpful.

- Ms Mcfall, October 2020
Mr Boult October 2020

“We had a much needed break in comfortable roomy surroundings.”

The facilities exceeded what we expected. The dishwasher was a little insecure but worked fine. The beds were comfortable and a good night's sleep was had by all. Lovely surrounding area for plenty of exhilarating walks. We will be back!

- Mr Boult, October 2020
Mr Ashington September 2020

“The cottage is very spacious and comfortable a really good location to discover Hadrians Wall.”

The decking and steps up to the cottage are showing signs of ageing which was the only downside.

- Mr Ashington, September 2020
Mrs O'hare September 2020

“We had a lovely, friendly welcome from the owners.”

A very pleasant location with lots of lovely walks nearby.

- Mrs O'hare, September 2020
Mr While March 2020

“Had a brilliant time, the owners are very friendly and welcoming.”

Would definitely stay again.

- Mr While, March 2020
Mr Shackleton October 2019

“The cottage was so comfortable and the surrounding countryside was absolutely beautiful.”

Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, I would definitely recommend the Dairies to anyone.

- Mr Shackleton, October 2019
Mr Rawbone October 2019

“Our plan was to use Milton Mains Farm as a base for touring the area, Hadrian's Wall, Lake District, and even going down to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.”

It was so easy to find, I kept in contact with the owner Mrs Ackerley on the journey there regarding key handover, and she was there to meet us. She was extremely helpful, and showed us around. Nothing was any trouble. We had a week of beautiful weather, and the area was stunning, the autumn colours were amazing. We would seriously look at staying there again, and would recommend the place to our friends.

- Mr Rawbone, October 2019
Mr O'Donnell September 2019

“Our stay at the Dairy was plesant and what we wanted quiet and peaceful the only setbacks were, the hot tub didn't really work as only two jets worked and that was one of the things that I wanted as I have damaged my back, also the veranda and steps are in need of some TLC as planks need to be nailed down also the steps need attention.”

So saying we enjoyed our stay.

- Mr O'Donnell, September 2019
Mrs Castle August 2019

“The cottage was beautiful, it met all expectations.”

It was a wonderful holiday home for myself, my husband and our two friends. The cottage was located between most worth while attractions, I definitely recommend visiting. The only improvement that I will suggest is for the kitchen utensils to be replaced with stronger ones.

- Mrs Castle, August 2019
Mr Dutton July 2019

“Everything was fine just a couple of let downs.”

The hot tub needs some attention for it to work properly and we had no WiFi connection because of complications they had with their supplier so not good unfortunately.

- Mr Dutton, July 2019
Mrs Amos July 2019

“Good general location.”

Quiet. Local amenities good. Visit Talkin yarn nearby worthwhile. Will return for another stay.

- Mrs Amos, July 2019
Mrs Faulkner June 2019

“Lovely property and people to deal with.”

Lots to visit in local area. Very comfortable stay.

- Mrs Faulkner, June 2019
Mrs Donald March 2019

“Was amazingcottage owner was so nice and helpful we will definitely be back”

- Mrs Donald, March 2019
Mr Johnston January 2019

“Cottage absolutely stunning, very clean and spacious.”

Pictures dont do it justice. Will definitely be back

- Mr Johnston, January 2019
Mrs Outram December 2018

“Lovely cottage with a well stocked kitchen, lovely and warm.”

The bed was slightly hard for us but we managed. Shame about the Hot Tub which wasn't working correctly but the lovely lady didn't charge us using it but it was the main attraction for me booking that cottage. Would recommened the cottage.

- Mrs Outram, December 2018

I am sorry to hear you experienced Wi-Fi and maintenance issues during your stay at the cottage. We want you to have all advertised facilities on our website and we strive on having exceptional property standards in all Sykes properties. We will investigate the issues with the property owner to establish why our service has fell short on this occasion. This is not our usual expectation and would like to assure you that your issues are being handled. Sykes owner relations
Mr Baxter October 2018

“We all had a very good time at the dairy and would stay again.”

- Mr Baxter, October 2018
Mrs Austin September 2018

“The holiday cottage is lovely, we had a really warm welcome from Mabel too, the only problem for us was the hot tub, I specifically wanted the use of one for our holiday.”

We used it once for about 15 minutes as it only had one jet working and it didn't look very clean, I mentioned this before leaving and was told that they no longer charge for hot tub use due to the problems but I would much rather have paid the extra to be able to use it more often had it been in full working order and cleaner.

- Mrs Austin, September 2018
Mrs Collings August 2018

“Felt very cared for before throughout and afterward with sykes customer service”

- Mrs Collings, August 2018
Mrs Ellis-middleton July 2018

“Arrived at The Dairy 21/07/18 for 7 nights myself, husband, great niece and the dog”

- Mrs Ellis-middleton, July 2018
Mr Challis May 2018

“The link in the confirmation email was to another property.”

The app suggested that the distance to a local attraction was 2 miles - it was 20 miles. The hosts were friendly and helpful and the location was in a lovely part of Cumbria. There was plenty to do and in easy reach of Carlisle. We will definitely go again in the future maybe to another unit.

- Mr Challis, May 2018
Mr Slingsby June 2017

“Owners live on site and are very attentive while maintaining our privacy.”

Any queries we had were answered straight away and they were always very polite. A great place for exploring Hadrians Wall and further north as well as the Lake District

- Mr Slingsby, June 2017
Mrs Rodgers March 2017

“Very friendly owners and very helpful.”

The location was stunning and the property was beautiful..apart from the big spiders!!!.highly recommended and will book again.excellent!!!

- Mrs Rodgers, March 2017
Mr Hayward July 2016

“Just got back had a lovely relaxing few days away.”

The Dairy is a beautiful cottage the owner was lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Mr Hayward, July 2016
Mrs Ward July 2016

“The cottage was lovely, living and kitchen area much bigger than the pictures showed.”

It is an ideal place for walking with the dog. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. There is a shared use of hot tub to relax in. We hope to go back later in the year.

- Mrs Ward, July 2016
Charlotte L March 2016

“Miss”

Fantastic location to get out walking with the dog. Ideally situated to explore Northumberland, north Pennines, the north lakes and Scotland. The owner is very friendly and knowledgable about where to visit and was happy to help when we ran out of firewood (£4 charge per additional bag of logs). The cottage itself was very comfortable and well equipped which made it feel very homely. There is a £40 charge per week for use of the shared hot tub which me and my boyfriend were initially more than to pay as we knew we would be doing lots of walking and it would be a great way to relax after a day out on our feet. However we discovered that very few of the jets actually work and the ones that do work don't seem to be working correctly. We only ended up using the hot tub twice and we felt that at £40 a week, better maintenance of the hot tub wouldn't be too much of an ask. The only other slight annoyance would be that in the ceiling above the main bedroom, there is something nesting in the roof - we were unsure if birds or mice but whatever they were they make a terrible racket early in the morning. This wasn't too much of a problem as we got up early most days anyway but on the couple of days we wanted a lie in (we were on holiday after all!) this was made almost impossible by the noise they were making. Overall we had a brilliant week and we would stay on this site again (albeit in a different cottage and we would leave the hot tub!)

- Charlotte L, March 2016
Mrs Solomon December 2014

“The cottage we stayed in was beautiful!”

The online photos didn't do it justice! It was a relaxed, peaceful stay. Just what I needed!

- Mrs Solomon, December 2014
Miss Bailey December 2014

“The owner was lovely and friendly.”

Hot tub was a great addition to the cottage and was a fab luxury! Cottage was spotless and we will be back soon!

- Miss Bailey, December 2014
Mrs Bunch August 2014

“The Dairy was beautifully furnished, lovely large living area, much bigger than expected, great position to access many local sights, Talkin Tarn country park was fabulous, particularly as it was only the cost to park, great walks for the dog!”

! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.

- Mrs Bunch, August 2014
Miss Smith June 2014

“The hot tub was fantastic and the location was perfect for the nice relaxing holiday that we wanted.”

It was also pet friendly, the owner was lovely when she met our dog. Would definitely return.

- Miss Smith, June 2014
Mrs Musa May 2014

“The place exceeded our expectations.”

Spacious and very clean. Had a lovely family holiday. A good location to explore surrounding areas.

- Mrs Musa, May 2014
Mr Hughes May 2014

“Everything was exceptional!”

From the amazing surroundings to the beautiful log fire, our friendly hosts to the ease of access. Truly wonderful.

- Mr Hughes, May 2014
Mrs Lomas March 2014

“Beautiful location.”

Friendly welcome, even included bottle of wine. Living area very comfortable and spacious with a wood burning stove.

- Mrs Lomas, March 2014
Miss Lamb January 2014

“The Diary was fantastic; we loved everything about it and Amble was very welcoming.”

We will definitely go back and possibly renting all three cottages as a whole family.

- Miss Lamb, January 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer January 2014

“Relaxing and rejuvinating!”

Fantastic welcome, owner there to meet us with the wood burner burning, the cottage felt so warm on a cold and damp day. Lovely cottage, the barn has been converted very tastefully. It has the added bonus of a hot tub which is so welcoming after a day out walking. Although near to a main road it was it did not detract from a lovely stay. Not too far from fabulous walks, owner was happy to suggest places to visit, although lots of leaflets to help. Loved it there and would definitely return.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2014
Miss Hallas November 2013

“Good location.”

Very clean cottage. Nice open plan. Excellent real log fire. We could get the living area and kitchen very warm. The hot tub was a great addition. Very comfortable, big sofas. Easy access to the owners if there were problems.

- Miss Hallas, November 2013
Mr Wilson October 2013

“Excellent accommodation.”

The owner was extremely helpful and approachable.

- Mr Wilson, October 2013
Mrs Adams October 2013

“Beautiful barn in lovely surroundings.”

The added bonus was the hot tub in the garden, which was bliss after a day walking! The owner was very friendly and helpful, and had lit the wood burner on our arrival.

- Mrs Adams, October 2013
Ms Gleadall October 2013

“The cottage was amazing, and everything we wanted for a nice relaxing weekend.”

The owners were very welcoming and hospitable.

- Ms Gleadall, October 2013
Mr Kemble September 2013

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable & spacious.”

Hot tub was excellent too.

- Mr Kemble, September 2013
Mr Clegg May 2013

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely setting.”

We would stay there again. The hosts were very helpful.

- Mr Clegg, May 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer February 2013

“all you want in one place”

loved the cottage great layout the woodburner and hot tub are the icing on the cake Owners only to happy to help Good location a wonderful xmas was had by all including isszy the dog

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, February 2013
Mr Plumbe February 2013

“The cottage had everything that you would need it was spotless, very clean to a very high standard and very comfortable!”

- Mr Plumbe, February 2013
Mrs Fretwell December 2012

“Great cottage with excellent layout.”

Good location for touring and you could not find better owners!

- Mrs Fretwell, December 2012
Miss Gabriel October 2012

“The owner was extremely friendly and welcoming which made a great first impression and start to our holiday.”

The standard of the cottage was absolutely fantastic. Not only was the cottage fantastic but the hot tub made it that extra bit special. I would definitely recommend this to anybody.

- Miss Gabriel, October 2012
Miss Muir September 2012

“Well placed to visit various places of interest.”

- Miss Muir, September 2012
Mr Sabel July 2012

“We got a warm welcome at arrival from our host.”

From the balcony there was a beautiful view of the village and landscape.

- Mr Sabel, July 2012
Mrs Swinton July 2012

“We were at this property last year and enjoyed it so much we re-booked for this year and we weren't disappointed.”

The owner is very friendly and always happy to help. We will definitely be back.

- Mrs Swinton, July 2012
Mr Kenyon May 2012

“We really enjoyed our stay and the owners were great with us - the hot tub is fantastic!”

- Mr Kenyon, May 2012
A FlipKey verified reviewer April 2012

“Great open-plan cottage”

We wanted a few days away with our 7 month old daughter and our two labradors before I went back to work. The Cottage was lovely and comfy and the woodburner in the open plan living / kitvhen/ dining area was loved by all. The dogs loved Milton Woods and we loved the hot-tub especially as the baby monitor still worked at the bottom of the garden where it is located. The milk and wine on arrival were a lovely touch.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, April 2012
Mr Hughes April 2012

“The accommodation is wonderful!”

It's cosy, just in the right place, quiet situation - marvellous! Many, many thanks! God willing, we'll be back!

- Mr Hughes, April 2012
Mrs Pickwell February 2012

“We loved the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with the woodburner.”

The owner was friendly and the hot tub was great.

- Mrs Pickwell, February 2012
Dr Rodgers February 2012

“Very beautiful and comfortable cottage in a lovely part of the country.”

The owner was on hand when we arrived and gave a very warm welcome. My son can't wait to come back to the cottage!

- Dr Rodgers, February 2012
Miss Barton November 2011

“The Dairy provides an excellent location for walking and exploring Hadrian's Wall.”

The nearby town of Brampton is in easy reach and provides a well stocked mini supermarket. Dinner at Jacobites is recommended and the local taxi company charge was £5 back from town to the cottage. The Dairy was very welcoming, clean and well presented in a lovely farmyard setting. The use of the hot tub was an added bonus and a lovely weekend was had by all! The Dairy provides the perfect venue to arrive, drop your bags, relax and enjoy your stay!

- Miss Barton, November 2011
Ms Wilde October 2011

“We had everything we could have needed, the property was wonderfully warm and comfortable, and all newly decorated and spotlessly clean.”

- Ms Wilde, October 2011
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2011

“Excellent base for walking and a relaxed countryside stay”

A warm welcome from the cottage owners. Ideal for a quiet holiday, plenty of walks whether in woodland, the nearby adrian's Wall. Located within easy reach of the North Lakes, The Borders or Northumberland. The cottage had everything we needed including those little extras - tea coffee and milk, and a welcoming bottle of wine. A little more local information would have been appreciated - details of pubs / restaurants.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011
Mr Hughes September 2011

“An excellent cottage all round!”

Lovely rooms, very comfortable lounge area, comfortable beds, great kitchen facilities, and all set in a lovely location! Great country surroundings and great hospitality given by the owner. What more can any one ask for?!

- Mr Hughes, September 2011
Mrs Cooper September 2011

“The location was beautiful, and the house was fantastically clean and tidy.”

It was lovely for us to spend a weeks holiday with our dog, who loved all of the walks.

- Mrs Cooper, September 2011
Mrs Cole September 2011

“A really spacious and well appointed cottage which is easy to find and only a short drive from the local shops and services.”

- Mrs Cole, September 2011
Mrs Moir August 2011

“The local amenities and attractions within 40 miles.”

An attractive proposal as a sleep space for the family. Accommodation quality was very good.

- Mrs Moir, August 2011
Mr & Mrs Crabbe August 2011

“A very clean and nicely presented accommodation, we would go back!”

- Mr & Mrs Crabbe, August 2011
Mr Lambert August 2011

“The cottage was exceptionally clean and welcoming and the gift of a bottle of wine, a pint of milk, tea, coffee and sugar made the arrival even more relaxing!”

- Mr Lambert, August 2011
Miss Harwood July 2011

“The cottage was in a lovely rural location and was large and comfortably furnished.”

The owners provided those extra touches which were very much appreciated - tea, coffee, sugar, milk, and a welcoming bottle of wine. They were friendly and polite, and have worked hard on the conversion of the farm buildings and the grounds. I'm sure other holidaymakers will enjoy the addition of the hot-tub.

- Miss Harwood, July 2011
Mr Potts May 2011

“Very good accommodation within close vicinity to walks along Hadrians Wall.”

Brampton has a variety of shops and inns, a must visit is the antique centre.

- Mr Potts, May 2011
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The property

An impressive, stone-built, semi-detached cottage on a working livestock farm in the rural hamlet of Milton, two miles from the pretty market town of Brampton.

Lovingly restored from a former dairy, this Milton cottage offers high pitched ceilings with exposed beams, original arrow slit windows and beautifully-crafted oak doors.

The spacious open plan living accommodation at this Milton cottage has a contemporary feel with a kitchen and sitting area with a relaxing woodburner.

All on one level, with two cosy bedrooms, this delightful Milton cottage is ideal for families or friends.

Outside, a decked sitting area overlooks pretty, rural countryside.

Ideally situated to visit the Scottish Borders, northern Lakes and Pennines and the magnificent historic Hadrian's Wall, this beautiful Milton cottage is a perfect rural retreat.

Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 3738, 3739, 917515, 922499, 931769 and 941220, 949797 together they sleep 30.

Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting area
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Shared use of gardens
Shared use (with seven other cottages on site) of summerhouse and 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 and BBQ
Ample off road parking
One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per pet, per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: There is a railway line approx
250 metres from the cottage, some noise is audible when trains pass.

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About the location

MILTON

Brampton 2 miles; Hadrian's Wall 7 miles; Carlisle 11 miles.

The small rural village of Milton is ideally placed for exploring northern Cumbria, including not-to-be-missed Hadrian's Wall, the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth and the dramatic northern Lake District National Park. The nearby market town of Brampton has a rich and colourful history going back to the Roman occupation, Border raiders from Scotland and the Jacobite uprisings. Bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton, which is now a shop. A few miles outside Brampton is Talkin Tarn Country Park. It covers 180 acres, 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Further south is Gelt Woods which is an ancient woodland with the River Gelt running through. A superb base for exploring this historic and scenically beautiful area.

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Reviews

“Stayed at The Dairy for 5 nights.”

“We had a much needed break in comfortable roomy surroundings.”

“The cottage is very spacious and comfortable a really good location to discover Hadrians Wall.”

“We had a lovely, friendly welcome from the owners.”

“Had a brilliant time, the owners are very friendly and welcoming.”

“The cottage was so comfortable and the surrounding countryside was absolutely beautiful.”

“Our plan was to use Milton Mains Farm as a base for touring the area, Hadrian's Wall, Lake District, and even going down to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.”

“The cottage was beautiful, it met all expectations.”

“Everything was fine just a couple of let downs.”

“Good general location.”

“Lovely property and people to deal with.”

“Was amazingcottage owner was so nice and helpful we will definitely be back”

“Cottage absolutely stunning, very clean and spacious.”

“Lovely cottage with a well stocked kitchen, lovely and warm.”

“We all had a very good time at the dairy and would stay again.”

“The holiday cottage is lovely, we had a really warm welcome from Mabel too, the only problem for us was the hot tub, I specifically wanted the use of one for our holiday.”

“Felt very cared for before throughout and afterward with sykes customer service”

“Arrived at The Dairy 21/07/18 for 7 nights myself, husband, great niece and the dog”

“The link in the confirmation email was to another property.”

“Owners live on site and are very attentive while maintaining our privacy.”

“Very friendly owners and very helpful.”

“Just got back had a lovely relaxing few days away.”

“The cottage was lovely, living and kitchen area much bigger than the pictures showed.”

“Miss”

“The cottage we stayed in was beautiful!”

“The owner was lovely and friendly.”

“The Dairy was beautifully furnished, lovely large living area, much bigger than expected, great position to access many local sights, Talkin Tarn country park was fabulous, particularly as it was only the cost to park, great walks for the dog!”

“The hot tub was fantastic and the location was perfect for the nice relaxing holiday that we wanted.”

“The place exceeded our expectations.”

“Everything was exceptional!”

“Beautiful location.”

“The Diary was fantastic; we loved everything about it and Amble was very welcoming.”

“Relaxing and rejuvinating!”

“Good location.”

“Excellent accommodation.”

“Beautiful barn in lovely surroundings.”

“The cottage was amazing, and everything we wanted for a nice relaxing weekend.”

“The cottage was very clean, comfortable & spacious.”

“A beautiful cottage in a lovely setting.”

“all you want in one place”

“The cottage had everything that you would need it was spotless, very clean to a very high standard and very comfortable!”

“Great cottage with excellent layout.”

“The owner was extremely friendly and welcoming which made a great first impression and start to our holiday.”

“Well placed to visit various places of interest.”

“We got a warm welcome at arrival from our host.”

“We were at this property last year and enjoyed it so much we re-booked for this year and we weren't disappointed.”

“We really enjoyed our stay and the owners were great with us - the hot tub is fantastic!”

“Great open-plan cottage”

“The accommodation is wonderful!”

“We loved the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge with the woodburner.”

“Very beautiful and comfortable cottage in a lovely part of the country.”

“The Dairy provides an excellent location for walking and exploring Hadrian's Wall.”

“We had everything we could have needed, the property was wonderfully warm and comfortable, and all newly decorated and spotlessly clean.”

“Excellent base for walking and a relaxed countryside stay”

“An excellent cottage all round!”

“The location was beautiful, and the house was fantastically clean and tidy.”

“A really spacious and well appointed cottage which is easy to find and only a short drive from the local shops and services.”

“The local amenities and attractions within 40 miles.”

“A very clean and nicely presented accommodation, we would go back!”

“The cottage was exceptionally clean and welcoming and the gift of a bottle of wine, a pint of milk, tea, coffee and sugar made the arrival even more relaxing!”

“The cottage was in a lovely rural location and was large and comfortably furnished.”

“Very good accommodation within close vicinity to walks along Hadrians Wall.”