Self-Catering at The Byre | Holiday Cottages in Carlisle

Holiday home
This stone-built semi detached cottage is located on a working livestock farm in the rural hamlet of Milton, two miles from Brampton. Created from the careful conversion of an old dairy, this cottage has been tastefully decorated throughout with crooked beams, exposed stonework, a wood-burning stove and a fresh, modern kitchen. With accommodation all on one level, the spacious main bedroom comes with exposed beams, whilst outside, visitors can enjoy a decked area with countryside views. With so much to do in the surrounding area, this is an ideal property for a family trip or a vacation with friends.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower cubicle, basin, WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area & sitting area with woodburner.

Area
Ideally placed for exploring northern Cumbria, the hamlet of Milton is close to all of the region's most popular attractions including Hadrians Wall, the Solway Firth coast and the Lake District National Park. The nearby market town of Brampton dates back to the Roman occupation, and shows evidence of attacks from Scottish border raiders and Jacobite uprisings. Apparently, the Scottish Bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton, now a shop. Just a few miles away is Talkin Tarn Country Park, covering 180 acres - 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Slightly further south is Gelt Woods, an ancient forest along the banks of the River Gelt.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting area. Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD, WiFi. Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional logs available (honesty box). Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair available. Enclosed garden. Shared use (with seven other cottages on site) of summerhouse & 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 & BBQ. Ample off road parking. One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per week. Sorry, no smoking. Shop & pub 2 miles. Note: There is a railway line approx 250 metres from the cottage some noise is audible when trains pass. Note: The Byre is accessed via 2 flights of approx 9 steps

Mr Levey

August 2020

Comfortable and convenient location with very hospitable host.. Well equipped and furnished. Lovely rural setting.

Mr Schoenbeck

July 2020

The cottage was well equipped and spotlessly clean.. Beds were very comfortable and we especially appreciated the large fridge/ freezer as we did a lot of our own cooking given the current situation. The dishwasher was therefore also very welcome! Mabel made sure we were happy with everything and she gave some wonderful advice on where to visit locally. The location is also superb, we explored all around the Sollway Estuary both on the English and Scottish side and both Carlisle and Dumfries are easy drives from here. The nearby town of Brampton is also a delightful place. We look forward to coming back!

Mr Schoenbeck, July 2020

February 2020

Very beautiful cottage we all loved it.. Very chilled out and loads to do inside cottage. Hot tub was great but could of been better if all jets worked. Other than that I couldn't complain. We will be returning

Miss Jackson, February 2020

November 2019

We really enjoyed our stay here, the owners were very helpful, giving some nice places to visit, where our puppy would enjoy a walk, and most likely go back!

Miss Horner, October 2019

October 2019

We had a fantastic holiday weekend at this beautiful cottage.. The cottage itself was cosy, beautifully decorated, spotless clean and to top it all had a lovely wood burning fire. Fantastic location for exploring Hadrians Wall and Roman Ruins, and great walks for taking my dog Storm exploring. Will definitely be back next summer and might even try out the hot tub next time. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

Mr Moore, November 2019

Just got back from a fabulous few days away at The Byre.. Easy to find and lots of parking available. We were shown straight to our cottage and the lady was very informative about the surrounding area and which places to visit. Cottage was lovely, clean and cosy. Perfect for dogs as the garden was very enclosed. We will definitely be back.

Mrs Nadin, July 2019

July 2019

Very comfortable, private and cosy cottage with enclosed garden which was great for our dog.. Location is fantastic for all things Hadrian's Wall, Carlisle and gorgeous countryside and there are plenty of other attractions if you get time. Would like to go back there again.

Miss Grant, October 2019

We loved it! Great location to head off to the rest of the Lakes and up to Scotland. Cottage is nice, clean and spacious. Having our own enclosed garden was perfect to our dog. Kitchen is well equipped. Owners were very helpful. We will be back next year! Good dining options within a few miles. WiFi is good, smart TV was a bonus.

Mrs Seymour

June 2019

Excellent cottage and facilities.. The pictures on the site do not really do it justice,the cottage was much larger and more attractive, inside and out, than we expected. The owners were really friendly and helpful and made us feel really welcome. The location is excellent for walking and history, Hadrians wall is almost on your doorstep and the surrounding countryside is really stunning. We would recommend the cottage and the location to anybody.

Mr Redford

April 2019

Cottage was wonderful made a grate base for exploring .... Cottage was wonderful made a grate base for exploring Only thing missing was a vacume so that we could tidy up before we left

Mrs Karle

March 2019

We came last year for a long weekend and liked it so much we booked up again as soon as we got home! Lovely little cottage, owners very friendly and welcoming. Enclosed garden great for the dogs and location is perfect.

Mrs Hartshorne

February 2019

My children and I had a fabulous break, the owners were wonderful and very helpful..

Mrs Patchett

October 2018

We loved our family (of four, kids 6 & 9 years) stay for three nights, cottage had everything we needed.. Cooked In two nights. Also used the hot tub, and although it is shared we had no difficulties using it and it was a lovely relaxing addition. The open fire was great, and the owners had stocked with plenty of wood, which lasted our stay. We also stayed with our two dogs (agreed by owner), the cottage was perfect for them as it had a secure garden. The rooms were very spacious. The only slight issue we had was that the toilet flush wasn’t working very well. Owners there to help if needed.

Tracy M

September 2018

absolute waste of money arrived friday the 7th sep at 245 pm left 3pm,very dated cooker broken ceramic hob smashed corner,kickboards broken, kitchen hot tap didn't work, toilet flush broken,hadnt been cleaned for our arrival, the hot tub shows its sole for you in your own space but it is not it is in a small corner of the garden for all to use the owner told us there is normally a charge for the use but since the water jets dont work we could have it free, also the wooden summer house is riddled with damp floor covered in leaves, so this was very dissapeointng left and managed to get booked 20 mins further and this place was 10x better, would never ever recommend this to anyone

Mr Smithson

June 2018

Would be nice to have a window that opens in the main open plan area of The Byre.. Otherwise the only option for ventilation is having the door open. The access to The Byre is not really suitable for people with mobility issues. Well equipped holiday home with the benefit of a full size bath and a separate shower.

Vickie V

April 2018

Just got back from a lovely long weekend with my friends we all had a brilliant time relaxing and just enjoying the beautiful surroundings would highly recommend it and the fact that we got to hold and feed the new born lamb's was just fantastic will definitely be going back with my grandchildren next time

Had an amazing weekend with my friends we all loved it and said we will definitely be going back with our families

Mrs Holmes

March 2018

The owners were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble, the cottages were finished to a high standard , and we will definitely be going back !

Mrs Parker

Lovely cottage, very comfortable, loved the log burning stove

Lovely comfortable cottage, enclosed garden was ideal with having dog.. Owners very helpful and quick to respond when we had problem with TV and this was resolved in no time. Water pressure wasn't great but other than that we loved it and will definitely be back.

Mrs Bradbury

December 2017

The location was fantastic, the owners were more than welcoming.. Beautiful cottage that had everything, the owners thought of everything. Thank you very much would definitely recommend The Byre.

Miss Wright

August 2017

Great location for quit relax + base for a wedding at Gretna green only a drive away.. . didn't get chance to try out the hot tub or bbq but was great to relax on the decking

Mrs Forrester

June 2017

The pictures don't really do this cottage justice when we got there the lovely .... The pictures don't really do this cottage justice when we got there the lovely lady owner showed us round and I was very surprised how lovely it really was would definitely go back

Mr Casey

May 2017

The bathroom had some issues: the cold sink tap constantly ran, the mixer tap on the bath did not work (could only fill using the shower head) and upon arrival, we had to clean the shower cubicle..

Mr Casey, May 2017

March 2017

A very warm welcome and a lovely place to stay..

Mrs Taylor, March 2017

January 2017

Lovely place.. Very clean and well kept. The only issue we had was that Unfortunately the WiFi wasn't working whilst we were there. We will definitely be re visiting at some point in the future. Would be a great place also if you were a large group

Mrs Mosley, January 2017

December 2016

On arrival I met the owners, they were very helpful and extremely welcoming.. The location of this little cottage was just perfect for getting out and exploring, I think I may have fallen in love with this area and am likely to be going back!!

Miss Nagi, December 2016

November 2015

The accommodation was fantastic, warm and comfortable.. The hot tub was amazingly hot and clean, we were in it every night, even the snow didn't put us off. There was lots to see and do in the area and a very good taxi service close to hand to take us back from being in the pub. We will be going back in the summer I hope.

Miss Dawson

The accommodation was fantastic, warm and comfortable. The hot tub was amazingly hot and clean, we were in it every night, even the snow didn't put us off. There was lots to see and do in the area and a very good taxi service close to hand to take us back from being in the pub. We will be going back in the summer I hope.

Miss Dawson, November 2015

August 2015

The owners were a delightful couple and were very concerned that we had all our requirements met.. They were also keen to give us the benefit of their knowledge of the area. The cottage was extremely comfortable and the beds were great. The surrounding countryside was beautiful and there were plenty of opportunities for long walks.

Ms Roland

The owners were a delightful couple and were very concerned that we had all our requirements met. They were also keen to give us the benefit of their knowledge of the area. The cottage was extremely comfortable and the beds were great. The surrounding countryside was beautiful and there were plenty of opportunities for long walks.

Ms Roland, August 2015

November 2014

Loved it all, will visit again..

Miss McNally

Loved it all, will visit again.

Miss McNally, November 2014

September 2014

It was a lovely comfortable cottage and the travel around the region was good.. We got to see many more places than I expected when planning the holiday.

Mr Jackson

It was a lovely comfortable cottage and the travel around the region was good. We got to see many more places than I expected when planning the holiday.

Mrs Trivett

August 2014

It was a lovely cottage with extremely comfortable beds. Beautifully clean upon arrival and a good amount of space generally.

Mr Jackson, September 2014

July 2014

It was a lovely cottage with extremely comfortable beds.. Beautifully clean upon arrival and a good amount of space generally.

Mrs Gordon

June 2014

Loved the hot tub. and the cottage was lovely. Easy access to loads of attractions. Very welcoming - felt like home.

Mrs Trivett, July 2014

Loved the hot tub.. and the cottage was lovely. Easy access to loads of attractions. Very welcoming - felt like home.

Mrs Pearson

March 2014

Loved the wood burning stove and hot tub. The owner was lovely and welcoming and her knowledge of places of local interest was excellent. Cranstons in Brampton nearby was a first class butcher. His fillet steaks and duck breasts in spicy plum sauce were the best. We were very close to the hot tub and being in close proximity to Hadrian's Wall and the Lakes made it perfect place to stay.

Miss Smith

Loved the log fire and the hot tub and how spacious the rooms were. A very relaxing time.

Mrs Moore

We arrived to an open fire on a cold night which was lovely, the owner gave us some local walks, shops and site-seeing information which was greatly appreciated. The cottage was clean, tidy and warm - we had a great holiday with lovely walks, with our dog, in the forest across the road.

Mrs Pearson, March 2014

We arrived to an open fire on a cold night which was lovely, the owner gave us some local walks, shops and site-seeing information which was greatly appreciated.. The cottage was clean, tidy and warm - we had a great holiday with lovely walks, with our dog, in the forest across the road.

Miss Smith, March 2014

Loved the wood burning stove and hot tub.. The owner was lovely and welcoming and her knowledge of places of local interest was excellent. Cranstons in Brampton nearby was a first class butcher. His fillet steaks and duck breasts in spicy plum sauce were the best. We were very close to the hot tub and being in close proximity to Hadrian's Wall and the Lakes made it perfect place to stay.

Mrs Gordon, June 2014

Loved the log fire and the hot tub and how spacious the rooms were.. A very relaxing time.

Mrs Borthwick

February 2014

We had a great weekend, greeted on arrival, the wood burner was already on so was lovely and warm. The cottage was close to the big Talkin Tarn country park which we walked a few times, the dogs loved it. We will be back because this was an ideal location for us.

Miss Greenhalgh

We loved the fact that even though we managed to pick one of the worst weekends for weather, we still managed to have a lovely time. The log burner in the living room was lovely, and there is a new tv which accepts usb for films. Also next to the hot tub is a little hut, with jigsaws, dvd's and a cross trainer. We will definitely be returning

Mrs Borthwick, February 2014

We loved the fact that even though we managed to pick one of the worst weekends for weather, we still managed to have a lovely time.. The log burner in the living room was lovely, and there is a new tv which accepts usb for films. Also next to the hot tub is a little hut, with jigsaws, dvd's and a cross trainer. We will definitely be returning"

Mrs Moore, March 2014

We had a great weekend, greeted on arrival, the wood burner was already on so was lovely and warm.. The cottage was close to the big Talkin Tarn country park which we walked a few times, the dogs loved it. We will be back because this was an ideal location for us.

Mrs Blake

January 2014

Everything was as advertised, the owners were friendly and the accommodation was nice and kept in good order. The hot tub was a nice touch. All in all an enjoyable experience.

Miss Greenhalgh, February 2014

Everything was as advertised, the owners were friendly and the accommodation was nice and kept in good order.. The hot tub was a nice touch. All in all an enjoyable experience.

Miss Musson

November 2013

This holiday was full of relaxation, and this was due to the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners; they were fantastic. The place itself was great, and we cannot wait to come back and spend some more time exploring the lovely surroundings.

Mrs Blake, January 2014

This holiday was full of relaxation, and this was due to the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners; they were fantastic.. The place itself was great, and we cannot wait to come back and spend some more time exploring the lovely surroundings.

Miss Beck

September 2013

Lovely cottage, and very welcoming and obliging owner. Excellent walks from the cottage and other great walks within easy driving distance.

Miss Penney

The cottage was beautifully designed in lovely gardens, and the rooms were very spacious and clean. The hot tub and the log fire made the perfect little extras for our break. I found our stay very relaxing and peaceful. The owner was extremely helpful.

Miss Musson, November 2013

The cottage was beautifully designed in lovely gardens, and the rooms were very spacious and clean.. The hot tub and the log fire made the perfect little extras for our break. I found our stay very relaxing and peaceful. The owner was extremely helpful.

Miss Penney, September 2013

Lovely cottage, and very welcoming and obliging owner.. Excellent walks from the cottage and other great walks within easy driving distance.

Guest

April 2013

Everything was lovely the lady was very helpful was very relaxing would love to go back in the future

Cosy homely feel, the owners were very welcoming and helpful always.. Great location and hot tub was fab! Beautiful cottage with lovely log fire which made our Christmas week perfect including the Christmas tree provided, lovely touch. Would definitely go there again and already recommend to friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

February 2013

Cosy homely feel, the owners were very welcoming and helpful always. Great location and hot tub was fab! Beautiful cottage with lovely log fire which made our Christmas week perfect including the Christmas tree provided, lovely touch. Would definitely go there again and already recommend to friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Mr Costello and Miss Stunt Peterborough, December 2012

Mr Costello

December 2012

Mr Kale

October 2012

Lovely location, friendly owner. Property was exactly as described.

Mr Costello, December 2012

Lovely location, friendly owner.. Property was exactly as described.

Mr Johnson

September 2012

Nice location, friendly service, ideal base location for attractions. Nice spa. Quite secluded.

Mr McNally

Setting, people were friendly helpful.

Mrs Harris

August 2012

The location of the cottage was very good as it was near Hadrian's Wall which we wanted to explore.

Mr McNally, August 2012

The location of the cottage was very good as it was near Hadrian's Wall which we wanted to explore..

Mr Johnson, August 2012

Setting, people were friendly helpful..

Mr Kale, October 2012

Nice location, friendly service, ideal base location for attractions.. Nice spa. Quite secluded.

Mr Farthing

November 2011

Lovely welcome from the owner. Lots of local information was given. Loved the stove in the sitting room - very cosy. Overall this property is an ideal place for anyone who wants to get away from it all.

Mrs Harris, August 2012

October 2011

Lovely welcome from the owner.. Lots of local information was given. Loved the stove in the sitting room - very cosy. Overall this property is an ideal place for anyone who wants to get away from it all.

Mr Darchambaud

July 2011

There is a lovely forest nearby which is excellent for walking dogs or just generally going for a walk. The owner is also particularly friendly and helpful.

Mr Hyde

June 2011

The owner was very friendly and welcoming. The cottage was home from home, very comfortable and relaxing. I also found it's location suitable to explore Cumbria and the North Lakes.

Mr Farthing, October 2011

There is a lovely forest nearby which is excellent for walking dogs or just generally going for a walk.. The owner is also particularly friendly and helpful.

Mr Darchambaud, June 2011

May 2011

The owner was very friendly and welcoming.. The cottage was home from home, very comfortable and relaxing. I also found it's location suitable to explore Cumbria and the North Lakes.

Mrs Fletcher

April 2011

We found it to be a lovely, cosy and friendly place to stay. Very quiet and peaceful, highly recommended

Mr Hyde, May 2011r

March 2011

We found it to be a lovely, cosy and friendly place to stay.. Very quiet and peaceful, highly recommended

Miss Atha

October 2010

I was super impressed with this cottage the pictures really don't do it justice. The lady who owns the property was fantastic; even though it was late at night she had lit the fire for us and waited up to give us the key. I did not want to leave it was so cosy. Thanks.

Miss Harper

The location and the property were perfect for us. The wood burner and logs made it feel so homely. The decking was lovely, the gardens leading to the property a picture. The bathroom had a huge bath and separate shower. A welcome of milk and wine along with a basket of logs were provided.

Miss Harper, October 2010

I was super impressed with this cottage the pictures really don't do it justice.. The lady who owns the property was fantastic; even though it was late at night she had lit the fire for us and waited up to give us the key. I did not want to leave it was so cosy. Thanks.

Mrs Fletcher, March 2011

The location and the property were perfect for us.. The wood burner and logs made it feel so homely. The decking was lovely, the gardens leading to the property a picture. The bathroom had a huge bath and separate shower. A welcome of milk and wine along with a basket of logs were provided.

September 2010

Great holiday with a excellent cottage.. Looking to book up next year!

the byre was clean and cosy and we were made most welcome with our dog.we did not find the railway a problem at all,but the close loation to the main road was a wee bit disconcerting when walking the dog early morning and evening.the pavement tends to be non existant in places.

Mr Smith

August 2010

Great holiday with a excellent cottage. Looking to book up next year!

Mr Smith, July 2010

July 2010

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped and a nice bottle of wine was in the fridge to welcome us.. Walked the dog every morning at Talkin Tarn which is a five minute drive away.

Mrs Wright

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped and a nice bottle of wine was in the fridge to welcome us. Walked the dog every morning at Talkin Tarn which is a five minute drive away.

Ms Proctor

June 2010

Lovely welcome from owners, very helpful, extra touches. 'Huntingtons Restaurant' in Brampton serve very good food, very friendly.

Mrs Wright, July 2010

May 2010

Lovely welcome from owners, very helpful, extra touches.. 'Huntingtons Restaurant' in Brampton serve very good food, very friendly.

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The Byre in Carlisle, Cumbria