The Dairy

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

17 Customer Review(s)

“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 visitin... more
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
“Good general location.”

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

Mrs Amos, 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
“Lovely property and people to deal with.”

Lots to visit in local area. Very comfortable stay.

Mrs Faulkner, June 2019
“Was amazingcottage owner was so nice and helpful we will definitely be back”

Mrs Donald, March 2019
“Cottage absolutely stunning, very clean and spacious.”

Pictures dont do it justice. Will definitely be back

Mr Johnston, January 2019
“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 m... more
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
“We all had a very good time at the dairy and would stay again.”

Mr Baxter, October 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 char... more
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
“Felt very cared for before throughout and afterward with sykes customer service”

Mrs Collings, August 2018
“Arrived at The Dairy 21/07/18 for 7 nights myself, husband, great niece and the dog”

Mrs Ellis-middleton, July 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 o... more
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
“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 friendl... more
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!)

cbl1991, March 2016
“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 ver... more
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
“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... more
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
“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 op... more
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
“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 Nort... more
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
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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.

Region Information

Lake District Holiday Cottages

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Milton near Brampton, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 4585)

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Reviews & Ratings

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

“Good general location.”

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

“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.”

“Miss”

“Relaxing and rejuvinating!”

“all you want in one place”

“Great open-plan cottage”

“Excellent base for walking and a relaxed countryside stay”