Dairy Cottage

61 Customer Reviews

• "Another lovely stay at this beautiful cottage."

  The cottage is spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped. We would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Dec 2024

• "A lovely, homely cottage."

  Equipped with everything you could need. All the extra little touches are brilliant. A great location. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Oct 2024

• "We always enjoy our week at Dairy Cottage, and have made many visits to this wonderful holiday home."

  The cottage is equipped, cleaned and made warm and comfortable to the highest standards. There are always thoughtful extras provided and we have only praise for the lovely owners.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2024

• "Dairy Cottage is the best cottage we've stayed in so far and we've stayed in quite a few over the years."

  The owners are very friendly and most accommodating. It's in a nice little village with a good pub within walking distance. The cottage is tastefully decorated and spotlesly clean. We stayed in September and the weather was chilly but the cottage was always nice and warm with plenty of hot water. We will definitely book Dairy Cottage again.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2024

• "Wonderful cottage, comfortable, cozy, beautiful decor and very well equipped."

  The owners have done a fantastic job and thought of everything and this is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. It is ideally positioned to be able to visit places in Cumbria, Yorkshire and County Durham. We will certainly be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Jose5.0★Sep 2024

• "A most clean, comfortable and relaxing stay"

  Reviewed by Siddiq5.0★Aug 2024

• "A big thank you to David and Julie they should be very proud of this amazing property."

  Comfortable, clean and well equipped. Ideally placed for visiting not only the surronding villages/towns but also Cumbria and Northumberland. We have had a really lovely holiday and will hopefully be back. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2024

• "Brilliant"

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jun 2024

• "Loved everything about Dairy Cottage David ( and Julie ) were super helpful ..."

  Loved everything about Dairy Cottage David ( and Julie ) were super helpful welcoming and brilliant hosts The cottage was warm on arrival and had everything you could possibly want for a comfortable stay A lovely hidden gem Within Striking distance of the lakes and just a mile from Kirkby Stephen

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at Dairy cottage for three nights, it is in a very quiet location with fantastic walks from the door."

  The property was spotless on arrival and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful if needed. The furniture and beds were very comfy and everything has a luxurious feel to it. We will definitely return and would certainly recommend it to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2024

• "As always, Dairy Cottage was warm, clean and comfortable."

  The owners add lovely touches such as fresh flowers, biscuits, tea and coffee bags, chocolates and wine which make you feel really welcome. We have been many times as we have a cousin nearby, and each time is as good as the last!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Apr 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage, it has been furnished and equipped to a very high standard."

  We loved our stay and hope to return. The festive goodies left by David and Julie were also a lovely gesture.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Dec 2023

• "Beautiful cottage, beautiful location."

  Owners lovely. Our second visit, as we so enjoyed the place last time. We brought friends this time and they loved it too. All in all, very highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Dairy Cottage was just a lovely place to stay!"

  Everything about the place was faultless, and nothing was too much trouble for the hosts. It was very well kitted out with everything you would need and beautifully decorated throughout. I would definitely recommend this little gem and we’ll definitely return to this idyllic cottage. 10/10!

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Sep 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay so much we have already booked to go back."

  A lovely immaculate cottage which is equipped with anything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. All you need to pack is your clothes and some food, everything else is already at the house (pots, pans, washing up, bin bags etc.) The owners are lovely and have just the right amount of interaction with you. Location is great, within easy reach of so many places. Would 100% recommend.

  Reviewed by Shireen5.0★Sep 2023

• "Great place to stay."

  Dairy cottage is clean and spacious in a quiet location. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jun 2023

• "This cottage was beautiful and in a great location."

  There was a lovely outdoor area to sit also.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2023

• "Very special."

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Feb 2023

• "Thank you for another wonderful stay."

  This is a beautiful holiday home and we would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the local area.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Dec 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a very cosy village."

  Reviewed by Noel5.0★Dec 2022

• "A fantastic property in every way."

  It was superb and the lovely owners have thought of everything you might need. Very spacious , warm , cosy ,extremely well equipped and very tastefully decorated. Dairy cottage was spotless too. Highly recommend this cottage .

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Oct 2022

• "This was our second visit to this wonderfully well-equipped, comfortable and clean cottage on a working farm."

  It was a great base to reach the Lakes and the Dales. The owners are friendly and welcoming. Kirkby Stephen is in easy reach for supplies and the Carlisle to Settle railway. We will definitely return!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2022

• "Dairy Cottage is such a lovely place to stay and is very well equipped."

  The enclosed garden at the back of the cottage is well kept and peaceful and the whole property is clean and spacious. I have stayed twice now and cannot recommend it enough! The owners are such friendly people too.

  Reviewed by Emily5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely holiday in this comfortable, peaceful cottage."

  It had everything we needed and the owners were friendly and helpful. We would recommend this cottage to anyone. It is in a good position for exploring the dales and the lake district.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Aug 2022

• "Perfect location, perfect cottage, perfect weather, perfect hosts"

  Reviewed by Jessie5.0★Jul 2022

• "As soon as we got there we knew we would be sad to leave."

  Top quality accommodation and furnishings. Spacious. Quaint. Feature beams etc. Fresh flowers!!!!!!!! Bed super comfortable in the master suite. So beautifully dressed when we arrived I was afraid to sleep on it! Owners really lovely couple that we didn’t see much of but if we asked them anything by text they got back to us straight away. Courtyard garden was a good size and a sunny spot with an area for disposable barbecues to be used, we didn’t however. Table and chairs and sunbeds! We used the local Co-Op for buying or groceries and wine etc. Bigger supermarkets are about 30 miles away! Loved meeting the calves, bull, bullock and shorthorn cows, especially Violet

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Jun 2022

• "We absolutely loved this property."

  We stayed for a couple of nights for a family wedding. My elderly parents were with us so the ground floor en-suite bedroom was perfect for them. This cottage is spotlessly clean, every little touch thought of and really tastefully decorated. We had dinner the night before the wedding in the local pub (which even my parents could walk to) and that was really nice too. We met the owners on arrival and when we left and they were so nice and helpful too. I really cannot fault anything - having such a fabulous base to get ready for such an important family event was the icing on the cake. Thank you for our perfect stay.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Beautifully presented accommodation equipped with everything you could need for a cottage holiday - will definitely look to book this again in future whenever we are heading for these parts."

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  Reviewed by Mike5.0★May 2022

• "We would not hesitate to recommend to anyone."

  Comfortable. Well maintained. Helpful host. What more could you ask for.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★May 2022

• "This was a home away from home."

  Couldn't fault a thing. What ever was needed was there. David even gave me a tour of his farm animals

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Apr 2022

• "The cottage was warm and spotlessly clean with everything we needed for a relaxing week's break, with hand wash, shower gel, tea, coffee, milk and chocolate kindly provided!"

  The bed was comfortable and we enjoyed using the wi-fi and Netflix on the television. Plenty of hot water, large, soft towels and a well heated shower room added to our enjoyment. Possibly we could have benefited from a grab bar or non-slip base as the shower tray was a little slippery, but we were cautious! We would definitely visit again: it was one of the best cottages we have rented.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2022

• "The holiday cottage is superb."

  It is beautifully decorated and very cosy. Everything you could possibly need had been provided.

  Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Apr 2022

• "Best property we have stayed in for many years."

  On arrival our host welcomed us and talked about facilities including the fact that the heating was full on to keep us warm and cosy. The Dairy had been furnished from scratch with good quality furnishing and equipment. The double bed was very comfortable and the shower ensuite spacious and of very high standard. A lovely village location, though you are on a farm, with an excellent gastro pub within easy walking distance.

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Apr 2022

• "From the second we walked into your beautiful cottage we felt we’d hit the jackpot."

  It was warm, inviting, clean, and most of all, after a three hundred mile journey we felt immediately at home, with little the touches of fresh flowers and how the cottage was styled etc, even with two storms hitting the uk we felt warm, safe and cosy. Thank you for making our stay happy, relaxing and memorable. We will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Feb 2022

• "Amazing property."

  Met our needs 100% . Beautifully furnished and decorated. Well stocked kitchen and very comfortable. Absolutely all our needs met and anything we required was sorted immediately (new batteries for TV remote!)

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Dec 2021

• "We really enjoyed our week at Dairy Cottage and hope to return!"

  The cottage was very cosy and clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. As others have mentioned it's one of the best places we've stayed in. The location was a great base for walks in the Dales, Lakes and North Pennines. The owners were very friendly and on hand if we needed anything.

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Dec 2021

• "I stayed at the Dairy Cottage for 5 nights."

  Seldom have I stayed somewhere and not desired to return to my own home, but I think this was the exception. Dairy Cottage is on a farm, it is essentially betwixt the Lakes and the Dales, and this was a major factor in booking it, and neither places are too far away. Following Google's directions will get you lost, so speak to David for the directions, instead! Nonetheless, it's not too far from the local town and the co-op is about a 3-4 minute drive down the road, as well as there being a well love Pub right around the corner. Upon arriving, I found the cottage to be exactly, and I mean that earnestly, exactly as described, inside and out. It was wonderfully clean and tastefully decorated to a high standard, much as you might expect at the more expensive hotels in the centre of a large city. The difference was that it was very much a home, and I felt as such for the entirety of my stay. Despite staying during Storm Arwen, the cottage is well insulated and the heaters were great, but the best parts of the night were putting on the stove, which works brilliantly. There is everything in the kitchen you'd need for a meal proper and all of it works as intended. The bedroom I mainly stayed in was the master, and the mattress was perfect for my back, comfortable and welcoming, and the pillows were very soft! The bathrooms are small exercises in pulchritude and the showers are strong and warm quickly. As you are on a farm, you should expect to hear the cows sing now and again, but it is not intrusive. Lastly, David and Julie were the best of hosts. You made my stay one that was memorable and warm, and I'm thankful for how generous and kind you are. I would, and indeed will recommend the Dairy to anyone and everyone seeking a cottage or place to stay. Of all the places I have visited, this was the best. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Mohammad5.0★Nov 2021

• "The owners were welcoming and very helpful."

  My son and I enjoyed a much needed, peaceful break in their lovely cottage. Everything we needed and more was provided and it was very cozy. Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2021

• "Probably the best safe-catering property we've ever stayed in."

  We loved it, and didn't want to leave! Incredibly well-appointed, and so welcoming and homely. The bonus for us was that our kids loved it too, and loved having their own bedroom on a separate floor to us (as did we!!). Would highly recommend, and hope to return.

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a most comfortable holiday here enjoying well presented and equipped accommodation at Dairy Cottage."

  The cottage gives easy access to the stunning countryside and many fascinating towns and castles of Cumbria. Pendragon Castle and it's mythical Arthurian connections gave us particular joy. The extra welcome touches provided by the owners were much appreciated. You have our confident recommendation. Thankyou

  Reviewed by Isabella5.0★Oct 2021

• "Best cottage we've stayed in and we've stayed in plenty!"

  Owners have thought of everything. Didn't want to leave!

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2021

• "Everything was so welcoming."

  The owners clearly took real pride in making the cottage beautiful and comfortable. They were very friendly and we couldn’t have wanted for anything. The nearby pub served lovely food and we’d definitely go again.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage exceeded our expectations."

  It was spacious and comfortable and well furnished. I can’t remember staying in better accommodation on our holidays and we have stayed at plenty around the UK. We would definitely book it again when we want to stay in this area. The owners were helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2021

• "The cottage was great a nice blend of the modern and touches of old."

  Welcoming and friendly hosts. Beautiful setting in a village with a small town within walking distance. We only used the car on one day.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Sep 2021

• "A beautiful cottage with everything you could possibly want."

  The friendly, helpful owners have thought of everything. Couldn’t fault it and would stay again. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2021

• "Dairy Cottage was amazing accommodation."

  It was so spacious, cosy, comfortable with really good quality furnishings, a huge utility room for drying boots and wet clothes, was spotlessly clean, and owners on hand if we needed anything. It was a wonderful place to stay.

  Reviewed by Tara5.0★Aug 2021

• "Amazing place, exceeded our expectations."

  Of all the cottages we have booked with Sykes over the years, this tops the list in quality.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2021

• "The whole experience."

  The cottage is beyond absolutely perfect. It is very well equipped and spotless. The position is perfect and the back courtyard is a sun trap and so beautiful, there is really no need to go out. Dave and Julie and their cowman, David, are extremely friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. They even took time out of their busy lives to put up with me seeing their cows and explaining how the farm had worked when it was a dairy. I cannot praise it enough and would date them a 150% if I was allowed. Perfect.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2021

• "An impeccable cottage to stay in, attention to detail second to none, friendly, hospitable, every comfort thought about, & a fabulous location."

  We will be back!

  Reviewed by Katharine5.0★Jul 2021

• "Perfect."

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jun 2021

• "Absolutely brilliant cottage, perfect in practically every way."

  Immaculately clean, everything seemed very new and almost unused! Excellent facilities and equipment, beautiful spacious bathrooms with lots of places for ones own toiletries. Lovely furnishings, great decor, comfortable beds. (If pushed I'd say the only slight criticism was the lack of practical hanging space for clothes). Unusual layout made it all the more interesting. Gorgeous little rear enclosed courtyard/patio - such a sun trap. Convenient location. Lots of walking nearby. Local pub. So wonderful I could happily move in and live here! Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jun 2021

• "Wonderful place to stay."

  Well equipped and furnished. Every little thing thought of. Fresh flowers and welcoming swiss chocolate and coffee very much appreciated! Would love to return again.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★May 2021

• "We loved the location of Dairy cottage, there were lots of local walks and it wasn’t too far away from the Lake District ."

  We did a fabulous walk starting from Keswick , up the Catbells , along Derwentwater and back into Keswick .

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Apr 2021

• "The Dairy Cottage was absolutely faultless and fabulous."

  The owners have gone to a lot of effort to make it what it is and every small little touch was well appreciated. Minute details like how the towels smelt, the diffusers everywhere, a complimentary bottle of fizz and biscuits, the luxurious bedding etc etc the list goes on. We stayed here as a base for exploring the Lakes and it was such a comfy choice. My wife and I simply cannot recommend it enough. Absolutely superb!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2020

• "Highly recommended."

  David & Julie went out their way providing all facilities & even included Christmas trees! Very clean, comfortable, modern, warm & well equipped cosy cottage. Lovely area and things to do. Would highly recommend 5*****

  Reviewed by Johnathon5.0★Dec 2020

• "The cottage was lovely and I think actually nicer than in the pictures."

  It was warm, cosy and beautifully decorated to a very high standard. There there were only a few downsides: - the directions on the app and email were not very detailed at all and not clear where we should go at the end of the lane. There needs to be far more detail on there as, if a local man hadn't seen us and directed us, I would have had to ring the owner/contact to find out where to go - similar to the above, there was no signage to show that Dairy Cottage was down the lane. There was a small sign saying 'private lane, no access' or something similar but this is where we needed to go! - the parking is very tight and not helped when the owner of the farm opposite parked their car opposite the driveway. - given that everyone needs to wash their hands more, I was surprised not to find any soap at any of the sinks (apart from a small pack of miniature toiletries in the upstairs shower room.) Sanitiser was available but not soap which I thought was odd

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Oct 2020

• "Wonderful stay."

  Cottage exceeded our expectations. Comfortable and warm. Everything was there that we needed. Lovely walks around the area with plenty of information and maps / books

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2020

• "Beautifully fitted out and decorated cottage."

  Everything you could possibly need was there. All clean and new looking and very comfortable. The stove was lovely to sit in front of in the evening with its warming cosy glow. The WiFi was not the best. However not a problem for us...might be for families visiting with teens. The owner assured us he was going to rectify that particular issue. We enjoyed some lovely walks. The area has lots of walks with fabulous views and points of interest. The local pub was excellent and welcoming. We really enjoyed our week in Dairy Cottage.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2020

• "Fantastic accommodation - very comfortable and clean."

  Great location!

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Sep 2020

• "It was an absolute privilege to stay in this beautiful cottage!"

  It is fitted to the highest standard and everything you can imagine is provided! We had an amazing holiday and the most lovely hosts. The location is superb it is really quiet but you can reach the Lakes/ Dales/ Pennines and the Hadrians wall in around an hour's drive or even less, which makes it a really good location if you would like to explore the north hiking on the best routes. We highly recommend this place to everyone!

  Reviewed by Stefanie5.0★Sep 2020

• "This cottage is beautiful."

  Tastefully and comfortably furnished, quality fixtures and fittings. Lovely helpful owners. Would go again.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2020

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