The Old Byre

56 Customer Reviews

• "Loved our stay there really enjoyed it, the house was beautiful, the Sandford arms does great food 10/10"

  Thank you for your lovely comments! Please come back any time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2025

• "An amazing cottage, loved the quirkiness of the place."

  It's Alot bigger than we were expecting.Would definitely stay here again.

  Hi! Thank you for your lovely comments! Apologies again for the washing machine packing up during your stay…. but thank you for letting us know right away. Hoping to welcome you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★May 2025

• "ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!"

  I have to say value for money, location, cleanliness, there is nothing bad I can say about this property. In an amazing location. Information is provided so you know exactly what is need in accommodation along with what is in the local area. It was like a home from home to us and we are certainly looking at booking again in the near future. Thankyou for an amazing stay and one we will never forget.

  Thank you so much for an amazing review! We would love to welcome you back soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kieran5.0★Dec 2024

• "A lovely restful weekend in your gorgeous cottage."

  I had the best nights sleep and woke up well rested (slept in the single bed). The cottage has everything I could ask for, a real home from home! Would highly recommend your cottage to anyone.

  BeccaDec 2024

• "Twin room mattresses were uncomfortable, I got up each day with back ache."

  There was no wood available other than what was in the box and basket next to the fire. I couldn’t find the padlock code for the store cabin round the side of the Byre, so wasn’t sure weather there was wood in there. No other concerns beyond these points.

  Hi We’re sorry to hear that you found the bed uncomfortable. It is personal preference as to whether you prefer a firm mattress or softer one. We have tried to purchase ones somewhere in the middle! Apologies if you found it unsuitable for yourself. We leave a basketful of wood for your arrival and guests replace what they’ve used. Unfortunately we cannot provide wood for the duration of your stay, so guests should purchase their own as they need it. The shed is for owners personal storage only. We do hope you still enjoyed your stay at The Old Byre. We do know you’ve stayed many times before and would like to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★Nov 2024

• "Lovely holiday, beautiful scenery."

  Cottage ideal. Weather was kind to us. Thank you.

  The Furey FamilyOct 2024

• "We were a party of 6 adults and found only 1 bathroom with the toilet in was very difficult."

  We also felt that the 2 single beds seemed to be child size the adults sleeping on them had their feet over the end. It was very clean though, the area was very quiet but can't remember reading that the other properties were so close.

  Hi So sorry to hear that you weren’t aware of the fact we’ve only one bathroom. It is stated quite clearly in the description. But we do understand that it may not be ideal for some families. We have looked at the possibility of adding a WC many times and had builders in to give advice. Believe me it’s not as simple as you may think… If it were an easy option we would do it without question. Please check carefully in future to be sure your accommodation will cater to all your personal needs. As for the single beds, I can assure you they’re 6 feet in length. Adult sized. We would never buy child sized beds and this has never been an issue before. Standard single bedding fits perfectly. Again our apologies if you were disappointed in our cottage. We hope it didn’t spoil your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet3.1★Sep 2024

• "We all had a lovely stay."

  This is a very well-equipped and lovely place to stay. We highly recommend Kendal and Keswick.

  Mr And Mrs SperaSep 2024

• "We were a party of 5 Adults, 1 Child & 2 dogs that enjoyed a relaxing stay at The Old Byre."

  It was exactly as listed and had everything that was required for a very comfortable stay. We have already recommended to friends and wouldn’t hesitate to book again for ourselves.

  We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Byre! Thank you for a lovely review and recommending us to your friends! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2024

• "5 star accommodation."

  Can’t ask for a better review than that! I know you’ve stayed at The Byre a couple of times. Glad you like it so much, thank you! Hope you come back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2024

• "An absolutely amazing property, exactly as described and advertised."

  It exceeded our expectations and made for a great week away from our normal lives. Our only downside was the British weather not matching our wants for sunshine. But the Old Byre was a lovely place to relax and watch the rain. 10/10 would recommend and will defo come back in the future

  Thanks for a fantastic review! So sorry about the weather…. ! Glad you enjoyed your stay though and please come back again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely stay for our family of 6."

  Full facilities in the cosy cottage . Clean & tidy . All linen bedding was included. Towels were included too. Local pub Sandford arms is a great family run pub, worth a visit for a pint

  Thanks for your lovely comments! Glad you had an enjoyable stay. A little unsure why the ‘Accuracy of listing’ only has 50%? If there’s a problem with the listing or anything else please let us know. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joty3.4★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay here."

  The Old Byre is a beautiful property in a lovely setting. Everything you could possibly need was provided by the owner. We would highly recommend a visit !

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★May 2024

• "The place was extremely clean and nice, i can admit it was even nicer than the pictures."

  The host was very nice and friendly and flexible with our request. The area was so beautiful too. Definitely will recommend the place.

  Thank you for your lovely comments! Please come back any time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elham5.0★Mar 2024

• "The cottage was beautiful, very warm and cosy, just a few things to mention, I chose this cottage as it had a washing machine, that was 1st on my tick list having a dog and muddy Clothes this time of year."

  I booked last minute and was told the washer wasn't working and they had sent for a door lock for it. I was told engineer was coming out at the beginning of our week to fix it. Then I received a different message saying unfortunately they don't know when it would be fixed. On arriving I found the washer door had been removed.. I wasn't happy. The only other issues were the freezer compartment was enough fir 2 people but wouldn't serve 6 people. The pans unfortunately were very poor, all the teflon coating was chipped and came off in the food. We then couldn't use them. The pans didn't work on the induction hub, they took forever. I think if a new set of stainless steel pans were provided and may be some extra casserole dishes I would give it 10/10. Would definitely revisit, thank you for a lovely holiday.

  Hi Thank you for your feedback. Firstly, I apologise for the issue with the washing machine. The door catch broke just before you arrived unfortunately. The engineer was very helpful, he did his best to source a new one and was willing to fit it while you were there, but I didn’t receive a reply to the message I sent you so wasn’t aware that it was a priority for you with the dog. This could’ve been arranged. Cookware….I’ll certainly look at the pans and replace any damaged. So sorry for this, we do try to keep on top of the daily wear and tear! The hob isn’t actually an induction hob… just electric. I do hope you still managed to have a great time. Hoping to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★Feb 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage, nice comfy beds."

  Everything we needed was there. Loved our stay.

  Thank you for your positive comments! Hope to welcome you back again some time Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jan 2024

• "A beautiful charming cottage, in a lovely quiet setting!"

  We are a family of six, and there was plenty of room to enjoy each other’s company (with it being open plan), or take time out in the very spacious bedrooms. The cottage had everything you could possibly need. we visit the lakes at least twice a year and there is always that “something” missing., hats off to the owners attention to detail. There is a very welcoming pub (sandford arms) within walking distances, serving nice food. I would definitely recommend The Old Brye to family and friends, and hope to visit again in the future. Pat & family.

  Thank you for a lovely review! We do try to think of everything you might need. Hoping we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Dec 2023

• "Lovely, very clean comfortable cottage!"

  Neighbours friendly and to say there were so many properties in the courtyard there no noise! Pub within walking distance very friendly and good food! Definitely recommend!

  Thank you for your lovely comments! Hope you return very soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2023

• "Only a minor comment, the bath and basin waste outlets need some maintenance, other than that everything was excellent, and as stated on the website."

  Thank you for feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Also thank you for raising the issue with the bath and basin…. We are doing some maintenance in a few weeks time, this will go on our ‘to do’ list! Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2023

• "Everything was perfect ,they thought of everything you could possibly use Excellent"

  Thank you for taking the time to send a review. We appreciate your lovely comments! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucia5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful place, wonderful home!"

  Definitely recommend!!!

  Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Look forward to you coming back in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alexandr5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely barn conversion."

  Will hopefully book again in the future

  Thanks for your lovely feedback. Hope you return soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Aug 2023

• "Wow a fantastic cottage, Very clean, cosy, everything you need, beautiful!"

  !! The cottage is amazing and the neighbours are so friendly. The cottage is situated at the top of the village, no through road so hardly any traffic. So quite, stunning scenery and beautiful walks down the river. Very friendly owners! My daughter forgot her cuddly toy elephant, i contacted the holiday company and the owners rang me to tell them they had found it! They went out if thier way to help return it! Heather the amazing cleaner contacted me for my address and the toy arrived within days! Honestly can't fault the cottage or the village with an amazing friendly pub just down the road! We travel alot around Britain for holidays as we would never leave the dogs and this cottage and holiday has been unforgettable! With appleby and kirby stephen just minutes away by car and Penrith a large shopping centre 30 minutes away! A beautiful day trip to pooley bridge! Amazing 5 * cottage!!

  Thank you for a fantastic review! We were more than happy to help, although Heather deserves all the credit for that! Glad you love The Old Byre as much as we do. Hope you will stay again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2023

• "Fantastic cottage, very clean."

  Everything what you need is there. We were positively surprised.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback! We appreciate all your comments. Hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Artur5.0★Apr 2023

• "Very nice holiday cottage."

  We have stayed in quite a few and this was the best we have had

  Thank you for your positive feedback! Lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay so much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2023

• "We’ve stayed at the Byre a number of times over the last 20yrs and love the place like a second home, so please don’t ever change it."

  It was nice to see the familiar furnishings a decor, though a new stool seems to have appeared now. The facilities were all in good working order and clean. As usual for us, we didn’t sleep in the beds, we use sleeping bags on top of the beds, but still put most of the bedding to wash (not the fitted sheets), which had seen skin contact. Only one recommendation from us, is to replace the cooking knife set as they are well used, don’t sharpen particularly well and not the most robust of knife sets. Sadly we came home 2 days early as I was battling a very heavy cough from the 2nd day onwards, which was only getting worse. Despite that, we got several days in the Byre, with the fire to gather round and enjoyed the views from the windows. Thanks so much, we plan to book again for next year, but will have to see how finances pan out first, given the current financial crisis in the UK.

  Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments. Glad to hear that you have returned to the Byre a number of times over the years! We do try to keep the feel of the place the same, although we have replaced quite a bit of furniture over the years. We will certainly look at replacing the knives now that it’s been brought to our attention. Sorry to hear that you had to leave early due to illness. Hoping you are now recovered and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Nov 2022

• "Fabulous property, friendly neighbours, walks from the door and only a few hundred yards to lovely dog friendly pub."

  Great stay thank you.

  Thank you for for your positive feedback! Come back any time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a great stay at the old byre."

  The property is well cared for and very clean. The location is great for exploring the local area. Just one thing which we found a bit much - there are a lot of instructions from the owner, which are useful, but some are a little overwhelming as you are on supposed to be on holiday!

  Thank you very much for your comments, we do do take them all on board. We assume you are referring to the instructions regarding recycling? We’re not sure what other instructions there are? Please accept our apologies if you found this unacceptable but the council are very particular and as we can’t always oversee the waste situation, we have to trust our guests to be mindful. However, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and hope you will return in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neelam4.7★Oct 2022

• "A quiet location a few minutes from the busy A66, but meaning easy access to all points of the compass."

  A great base for exploring the Lakes, up to Hadrians wall or across into the Dales.

  Thank you for your great review! Welcoming you back anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, village and surrounding area."

  We had a brilliant holiday with our 2 teenagers and dog. We ventured near and far enjoying the massive landscapes, walks, castles and waterfalls. Thank you

  Thank you for a lovely review! We love to hear your comments and your appreciation of The Old Byre and the surrounding area! We hope you will return in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Aug 2022

• "Such a lovely, well equipped little cottage, had everything we needed."

  Everything was clean & fresh, did not have a single complaint about the property. Outside patio area is abit on the small size but there is a nice little walk route out towards the river. Liam from Sykes was really helpful in our hour of need.. had a vehicle breakdown the night before coming home, contacted the cleaners, who were extremely friendly and helpful, who let us stay in the property until our taxi arrived. Situated in a remote little village which only has a pub.. shops are around 15/20 mins drive away (no bus or train nearby) so a car is essential. Locals were extremely friendly and helpful giving us great tips of places to visit. Would definitely recommend and we would definitely come back to this cozy little barn cottage.

  Thank you for your lovely comments! We were really sorry to hear about your car breaking down, that must’ve been very stressful for you. We are glad you got home safely and would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Imran5.0★Aug 2022

• "This property gets ***** had a great week at the old byre ."

  A great review.... Thank you very much! Glad you had a great week, come back to us anytime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2022

• "Overall a nice place - large, well equipped & clean ."

  Be aware that the large main bedroom is much darker & gloomier than shown in the photos. I found it way too dark & oppressive to sleep in & ended up in a single bed in the smaller room next door. My friend also felt she couldn’t sleep there & chose to use the upstairs bedroom instead, even though it meant coming downstairs to use the bathroom. Also worth noting that whilst the property is dog friendly which is great, there isn’t a secure area to let the dog off .

  Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry you found the main bedroom too dark. This has never been an issue before but we realise it’s personal preference. Please bear in mind The Old Byre is a very old building in the countryside and is surrounded by trees. It does get very dark at night but we do have night lights and lamps throughout. Most guests love the cosy feel! Also the photos on Sykes website are authentic and a true reflection of our cottage, they haven’t been ‘lightened’ in any way. Again we are sorry you were disappointed, hopefully you still managed to enjoy your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adele4.1★Jul 2022

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage in an ideal location for anyone wanting peace and quiet, it is the most well equipped cottage i have ever stayed at."

  Neighbours are lovely and the guy opposite was very helpful and told us the best dog walks, lovely friendly pub with great food. Immaculately clean with very comfy beds, we really didn't want to leave, unfortunately there was supposed to be a calendar in the info file for the recycling but this is not there so we missed putting it out, sorry. Cant wait to come back

  Thank you for your lovely comments and excellent feedback! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. I will reorder a recycling calendar to put in the file. Please don’t apologise! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2022

• "Really lovely cottage, spotlessly clean, all the utilities you need, had a really enjoyable stay"

  A lovely review! Thank you! Our cleaner takes pride in looking after our cottage for us. Your comments are very much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jim5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic place to stay, the property had everything we needed and was clean and warm."

  Great pub down the road,? Closed Tuesday. Ideal base for many walks, we will be back!

  Thank you for your lovely feedback! Very much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2022

• "An amazing cottage, everything was perfect."

  It was so quiet, yet ideally situated to visit beautiful places in the lakes. Our whole family did not want to leave. We have tried yo book for the oncoming new year but uts already booked, however we can't wait to return to our little piece of heaven .

  Thank you for your lovely review! We appreciate it when people take the time to give feedback. So glad you had a lovely stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Dec 2021

• "Absolutely lovely stay for Christmas 2021."

  We throughly enjoyed it. Gorgeous location, with nice walks. The cottage is very cosy and relaxing. The only downside was the small fridge/freezer. We'd stocked up for Christmas but couldn't fit everything in. Luckily it was cold out. It didn't damper the stay though and we would defo return!! Thank you for a lovely stay.

  Thank you for the lovely feedback! However, we’re sorry that the fridge freezer wasn’t big enough for needs. It is something we hope to address. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope to welcome you back in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charlotte4.7★Dec 2021

• "Idyllic cottage with a warm welcoming feeling set in a perfect surrounding fully ..."

  Idyllic cottage with a warm welcoming feeling set in a perfect surrounding fully enjoyed our stay there ,would highly recommend it specially if your looking for a quiet relaxing place to stay

  Thank you for your lovely feedback! Look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Nov 2021

• "We have stayed at the Old Byrne several times over the years and knew what to expect and were not disappointed."

  Our only complaint was when trying to get the oven working, the clock was in some sort of edit mode, which disabled the cooker function. With no instructions for the cooker available, it took time to work out how to get it working. When you have the dish prepared and ready too coo, but cannot get the oven working, this is a real annoyance. Overall, an enjoyable stay in comfortable surroundings.

  We are sorry to hear about your difficulty in setting the digital clock on the oven. We are aware that this can be an issue if the oven has been switched off at the wall. When it’s switched back on, the clock needs to be set in order for the oven to work. There is an instruction in the blue folder explaining how to do this. We are sorry if it caused you any inconvenience. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely area, great property and close to interesting places of interest."

  Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We appreciate it when people take the time to give feedback. We look forward to your return! Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2021

• "Cottage is lovely with great."

  Very clean and comfortable. We had a very happy stay for our week. All the people in the village welcomed us and stopped for a chat on our daily dog walks. In a very pretty area with so much to do you won’t get bored. As others have said, upstairs bed could do with a new mattress. Otherwise everything else was perfect. Cant wait to go back.

  We are sorry you found the mattress unsatisfactory. It is in fact not very old. But after a couple of reviews commenting that the bed was uncomfortable, we are now replacing both the bed and mattress. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Jul 2021

• "We absolutely adored our stay!"

  Thank you so very much

  Reviewed by Abigail5.0★Jun 2021

• "An all round pleasant accommodation."

  .... The neighbours are very nice..... The upstairs bed needs to be upgraded as the mattress is thin and the bed squeaks like mad preventing sleep. The kitchen pans were of a poor quality and not effective on a electric hob as the bases are distorted and bent. The location was good and the surrounding area beautiful.

  Reviewed by Paul3.8★May 2021

• "Excellent booking process."

  The old byre was beautiful! It had everything we needed and was spotless when we arrived. Our dog was also very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Raykal5.0★May 2021

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Relaxing log burner in a very unique barn conversion. A very comfortable family base with everything you need.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely property in a great location."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend and would love to return again for longer. Pub down the road is excellent, had a great Sunday Lunch there, very friendly and dogs are welcome.

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Nov 2019

• "What a lovely few days we spent with the family in this tradiontal barn."

  Lovely surroundings and lots of walks. Walking distance to the Sandford Arms where we ate on an evening, lovely food. The only minus I would say about the Old Byre is that it is lacking in an en suite/ bathroom upstairs. One bathroom between a family not ideal. Nevertheless we would stay again.

  Reviewed by Christine3.8★Oct 2019

• "One of the best holliday cottages we have been in, set in a beautiful village, the cottage had everything we needed however we would have liked a small enclosed garden to keep our grandchild and dogs safe, but that did not detract from our holiday experience."

  as the cottage more than made up for that.

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2019

• "The Old Byre was a well equipped, spacious clean place."

  It was in a small quaint village where the locals were friend and helpful. We will definitely come back to the Old Byre again. There was alot to do for for our children aged 2 and 6 in the surrounding towns and some beautiful walks for our dog too. We have used cottages a few times where the owners have placed stipulations where we have to clean the cottage upon departure as well as other rules which has put added stress on to our stay. This was not the case with the Old Byre, the owners seemed laid back in their information booklet and provided fantastic information and guidance on where to go and what to do in the surrounding areas. If you are looking within this area we would definitely recommend the Old Byre a home away from home!

  Reviewed by Charlie5.0★Apr 2019

• "It was better than we expected - much more space than we imagined."

  Sometimes photos can make a place look bigger - exactly the opposite in this case. Also the pub in the hamlet was a complete surprise - brilliant.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2019

• "Lots of space in the house and it was nice and cosy"

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Oct 2018

• "Cottage is fabulous would just like a fenced off area for dogs to go out."

  Reviewed by Hayley4.7★Sep 2018

• "This is the first time the family have stayed in a cottage."

  We weren't disappointed,home from home. If its just a peaceful holiday its ideal but if you need to be entertained wrong location as you will have to travel. The pub about 5 mins walk is very welcoming and serves lovely meals, but for any kind of activity non provided as like darts sports t v pool or music.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2018

• "Was a lovely holiday cottage and very well located."

  The only negative really was I could not find anywhere a checking out time.

  Reviewed by Susannah4.7★Aug 2018

• "Great cottage, only let down by the really uncomfortable bed which caused daily back aches."

  A little more thought could go into the furniture positioning etc. For example dressing table nowhere near a plug socket for a hairdryer. It has no garden for dogs to run in but there's a very quiet lane next to the cottage. Well equipped though and in a very handy spot for the Lakes and the Dales.

  Reviewed by Philip4.1★Jun 2018

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