Guests say
The Dairy in Cumbria offers a comfortable and spacious stay with beautiful surroundings and a warm welcome from the owners. Guests appreciate the property's location for exploring the area and its cosy atmosphere. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests planning to return.
Reviews indicate a generally clean environment, but some guests have reported issues such as cobwebs, dog hairs, and a dirty kitchen blind. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than the norm.
The property is praised for its great location, with easy access to local attractions, shops, and pubs. The beautiful Cumbrian countryside and proximity to Hadrian's Wall are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Most guests find The Dairy comfortable, with a cosy and warm atmosphere. However, a few guests mentioned issues with beds and seating, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the spacious kitchen and living areas. However, there are several comments about maintenance issues such as the hot tub, shower, and parking, which lowers the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this 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. A short car journey will lead to Bite Cafe And Tearooms for a lunchtime refreshment or visit the market town of Brampton for a handful of friendly pubs and restaurants. For winding woodland trails, explore Talkin Tarn Country Park and Miltonrigg Wood or admire wildlife at RSPB Geltsdale. 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.
Milton is a small rural village, which is perfectly placed to visit Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District National Park. Just two miles away is the market town of Brampton, and close by is the Talkin Tarn Country Park, which is well worth a visit. An ideal location for exploring this wonderful area.
Accommodation
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 included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included 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
Nearby points of interest
- Solway Aviation Museum
- Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
- South Tynedale Railway
- Carlisle Cathedral
- Epiacum Roman Fort
Reviews (31)
-
Paul
We had to jamb cardboard into it to open it from the inside. An easy fix, buy a new handle. Its putting lives at risk no to. Property did not have a washer/dryer as listed. Broken clothes airer of no use. No vac. Dust pan but no brush! No cleaning supplies. Lovely big telly with broken screen, I.e big purple patches where the display is shot. Cheapest kettle possible. One loo brush between two loos. Some crockery chipped. In all a nice place but we felt we didnt get what we paid for as we had to rough it beyond what we are prepared to do on a holiday. The Dairy is a good name because someone's miking a cash cow without thought of customer safety or satisfaction.
-
David
Front door difficult to open and outside light not working were the only negative aspects. I had a fall outside the property on the second day but that was not due to anything wrong with property. Would definitely be happy to stay again but would make wardrobe adjustments due to the wind that hits the property.
-
Elizabeth
Hot tub shared with several other occupants of other accommodation on site which was not understood on booking. Good chat with Host who described local amenities and who ensured heating was on when we arrived during a cold spell and who confirmed their availability if any problems occurred. Excellent base to explore the local history