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The Stable

(Ref. 3739)

Milton near Brampton, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.5

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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56 Customer Reviews

  • "We were very disappointed with our stay at the stable cottage on the 01/08/24 brown stains at bottom of the toilet bed side lamps were dusty cooker not very clean and floor was grubby they put a dish washer in the kitchen when a washing machine would have been better ."

    For 2 people we had to go to a launderette to get clothes washed at a cost of £30 remote control for the TV did not properly Will not stay in that cottage again Kevin Hagan

    Reviewed by Kevin2.2Nov 2024

  • "Property was clean and cosy and just what we needed ."

    Peaceful and quiet just what we both needed

    Reviewed by Julie3.8Oct 2024

  • "The Stable is a perfect retreat to escape the melee of life and simply switch off from the world."

    The owners are unobtrusive and leave you to it, although easily contactable if needed. The Stable is very clean, comfortable and is well positioned for easy access to The Lake District, Hadrians Wall and many other treasures around. A real Haven that has access to a Hot tub, so after a day of sight seeing, or simply chilling out, you can relax in it and totally unwind.

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2024

  • "Everything was ok apart from the lack of coat rack , had the weather been wet ..."

    Everything was ok apart from the lack of coat rack , had the weather been wet there was nowhere to hang wet coats or anything else Also lacking information about local amenities, doctor, dentist, shops etc Small things but very useful for someone new to the area , Also it's the first time in a holiday let without a welcome pack (carton of milk and loaf of bread if nothing else) otherwise we enjoyed our stay at the barn,

    Reviewed by Antonio3.4Jul 2024

  • "This was the second year we have stayed and we will be booking for our next holiday."

    The only thing I would suggest is it would be nice to have some cushions on the settee as I have back issues apart from that great place to stay

    Reviewed by Debbie4.4Jun 2024

  • "A very comfortable cottage in a picturesque location."

    We particularly enjoyed sitting in the conservatory. We would hope to be back soon.

    Reviewed by John4.7Apr 2024

  • "A lovely peaceful country location with lots of accessible attractions."

    Reviewed by Christine Frances3.8Mar 2024

  • "Fabulous stay!"

    Cosy cottage, furnished to a high standard, very comfortable, lovely welcoming owner and ideally placed to explore fascinating places including Hadrians Wall. 5* all the way, very highly recommended (as has always been our experience over the years we have been booking through Sykes)!

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Jan 2024

  • "Lovely cottage, host was very welcoming and everything was very clean, couldn’t fault it."

    Reviewed by Adam5.0Nov 2023

  • "Ideal spot for a break for two people."

    Cottage was cosy and clean with everything you would need. Owner was lovely and helpful. Would return again anytime.

    Reviewed by Jean3.8Sep 2023

  • "Everything was as it should be."

    Rural location and only a 15 min walk to Brampton station where there was a good rail service (including evenings) to and fro Carlisle . Only moan was the water pressure was low and not really practical to fill the bath but the shower was spot on so it didn't matter. I'd certainly return for another stay.

    Reviewed by Mike5.0Sep 2023

  • "This cottage is small, luckily I was alone with a dog."

    The decking right outside the door is shaky and you can see bricks have been placed to try provide some support. The handrail in front of the decking is rotten and unsafe, I leaned on it and it moved away from the deck post. The conservatory had a fly paper hanging with lot if dead flies on when i arrived, and it was full of flies, i had to go into Brampton and by fly spray. The "new" conservatory door had spacers packing the door glass, which was ok for first day, but when rain started it was coming into the conservatory. The living room, bedroom nd bathroom are good enough for 2 people, but the kitchen is bad. It is only wide enough for 1 person, if you are at the cooker and need to open fridge or other cupboard you can't you have to move right out of kitchen to access anything. Ok for 1 person. Location is good. Needs a good clean

    Reviewed by Brian2.5Jul 2023

  • "The stable was very nice and cosy."

    The owners seemed very nice and gave you the privacy to have a great time. would deffo stay there again

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Jul 2023

  • "Everything was good, would definitely visit again in the future."

    Reviewed by Ralph4.4Mar 2023

  • "Very comfortable and enjoyable stay at the Stable."

    Well equipped cottage. Kitchen is very small and tight but provides the features required.

    Reviewed by Peter4.4Jan 2023

  • "We had lovely welcome from the owner and the cottage was stunning we will definitely be coming again"

    Reviewed by Graham5.0Dec 2022

  • "Excellent property for a couple."

    The bed very comfortable, also a cosy living area and lovely conservatory. Don't be put off by the outside fencing etc which needs a little TLC. We had one minor problem and Mabel the owner was around within seconds and sorted it. Mabel could not do enough for you she was an excellent host.

    Reviewed by David5.0Oct 2022

  • "Great cottage, this was my second stay at the property."

    It has everything I wanted for a short break, comfortable bed, log fire and even a hot tub if I’d wanted to use it! I have recommended this property to my friends.

    Reviewed by Gemma4.7Sep 2022

  • "Love the cottage but had to drive to the nearest shops."

    Otherwise we loved it.

    Reviewed by Helen3.1Sep 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at the stables and the host was lovely and knowledgeable of local area."

    Great little cottage converted from old stables/barn. Quiet location which is ideally suited for base to explore borders, Hadrian's wall and Roman ruins, Kielder forest and the Lake District all within an hour's drive. We would definitely go back there and are already thinking about rebooking.

    Reviewed by Dean4.7Apr 2022

  • "Had an amazing stay the Cottage was great would definitely recommend staying there."

    Thank you!

    Reviewed by Ciaran5.0Oct 2021

  • "The cottage itself was clean, comfortable and cosy, the problem was the hot tub."

    We only booked this cottage because of the inclusion of a hot tub. My partner works in care and she was looking forward to spending plenty of time in the hot tub with the jets on to relieve the pain in her back and legs. We attempted to use the hot tub on the Sunday afternoon, the water was hot, only one or two of the of the jets were working, very disappointing, pretty much useless, there was one filter fitted the other was discarded on the grass besides the hot tub, there were a few valves not fitted and we found them in the cabin adjacent, the control panel was worn and some of the the buttons un-responsive. All in all the hot tub was in need of a very good clean and a lot of maintenance and repair, to be honest I think it would be more cost effective to replace. The cabin by the hot tub was also in need of a lot of maintenance and repair. I think you should remove the hot tub from your description of the accommodation until it is in a good state of operation as this is tantamount to false advertising, its not right to say there is a hot tub if it is not working.

    Reviewed by Tony3.8Oct 2021

  • "Fantastic accommodation in a great location - and very reasonably priced."

    Reviewed by Edward5.0Sep 2021

  • "The only thing bad was the shared hot tub and it needs a lot of maintenance to bring it to good working order"

    Reviewed by James. David4.1Aug 2021

  • "A great place to stay, very cosy little cottage with everything you need and a ..."

    A great place to stay, very cosy little cottage with everything you need and a great base to go exploring the surrounding area

    Reviewed by Philip5.0Oct 2020

  • "Cottage is small but comfy."

    Bed linen clean. Towels - somewhat small for shower/bath. Heated towel rail. Easy to chat to key holder and pick up/ leave key. Property suited our needs for 3 night stay.

    Reviewed by Alison3.1Oct 2020

  • "The Stable is lovely and cosy."

    Massive bath as well as a shower. Yes you can see the trains go by but you can barely hear them even from outside. The conservatory was lovely to sit in when the weather wasn't great, before moving to the living room and lighting the log burner. Kitchen has everything you need. Perfect location for exploring Hadrian's Wall.

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Sep 2020

  • "Very pleasant owners who were very helpful and kind."

    The cottage was really nice and comfy and had everything we needed.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Aug 2020

  • "A fantastic cottage for 2 adults."

    Small and cosy. Very clean and comfortable and well equipped. Host was very helpful and friendly. A great base for exploring the local area and not far from Carlisle. Local Co op in Brampton 5 mins drive away. Would recommend.

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0Jul 2020

  • "Very small living quarters the pictures make it look bigger."

    Bed was suppose to be a double but was more like 4ft very cold accomadation and my partner had to sleep on floor.Miles away from anywhere and the area is a hole.

    Reviewed by Ian2.2Feb 2020

  • "Fantastic place, warm, cosy and well equipped."

    Really friendly and welcoming. Ideal location to visit all surrounding areas.

    Reviewed by Gary5.0Jan 2020

  • "The hot tub didn't work and was cold the main reason we booked the cottage Hot ..."

    The hot tub didn't work and was cold the main reason we booked the cottage Hot tap in bath worked for a little while and had to fill rest with electric shower

    Reviewed by Tina3.1Nov 2019

  • "I absolutely loved my stay at the stable."

    It was really cosy, clean and in the most perfect location for walking through the rspb reserve, gelt woods, talkin tarn etc. However I was without WiFi’s until Tuesday and I had arrived on Friday. It was resolved in the end and the lady did try her best to fix it, I should found it frustrating as I expected to have access to wifi throughout the stay. I didn’t enjoy spending the amount of time I did messing on with box trying to get it working. in addition I felt a few more supplies were needed in the cottage, washing up tablets, tea, coffee, spare batteries for the tv as I had to make extra trips out as these ran out or weren’t available during my stay. But besides the WiFi, the location and other facilities were lovely.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear that you had a lovely time. If the instructions on the link box are followed for the WiFi there are no issues, we have clarified these instructions now so guests are aware. As this is a self catering cottage we do provide limited supplies for guests however there may not be enough for a weeks stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Holly4.1Aug 2019

  • "Although this cottage is small, it is extremely well appointed."

    Everything was there that I needed for a weekend stay.

    Reviewed by Frances5.0Jul 2019

  • "Nice little cottage, it’s got everything we needed and our dog loved it too."

    doesn’t have an enclosed garden to let the dog out into but it’s a very quiet little village. would book again. cheers

    Reviewed by Andrew3.8Jun 2019

  • "Very nice and quiet little cottage to stay in, owners were very helpful and friendly, would definitely book again if we were in the area."

    Reviewed by Ben4.7Jun 2019

  • "Lovely location and kind hosts."

    A great place to explore Hadrian’s Wall and surrounding countryside. Would definitely stay there again.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Jun 2019

  • "The accommodation was outstanding in all ways."

    The comfort was second to none. We enjoyed the peace and tranquil environment which was made better by the log burner in the sitting room. All I can say is Thank you for making our stay so homely. Graham & Tinia Pennie

    Reviewed by Graham5.0May 2019

  • "Beautiful farm house and the owners are lovely"

    Reviewed by Shaunagh5.0Jan 2019

  • "Nothing"

    Reviewed by Pauline5.0Dec 2018

  • "The cottage was just what we needed quite and relaxing the bath was lovely and water was very hot not something you always get on holiday."

    Also well placed for exploring the area we had a fab break.

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Nov 2018

  • "We found this to be simple but beautiful & cosy, perfect romantic getaway."

    Very peaceful with use of a hot tub and summerhouse, it was a delight and well recommended.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2018

  • "Have a brilliant time."

    Other guests were nice and polite. The owner was so welcoming. Would definitely go back.

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Oct 2018

  • "The Stables was a lovely comfortable cottage."

    There were beautiful walks nearby and quite a good bus service from Brampton. The owners were very welcoming. All in all, it was a super break.

    Reviewed by Louise3.8Sep 2018

  • "Flowers left for the lovely woman who made our stay great xx"

    Reviewed by Emily5.0Sep 2018

  • "Lovely cottage, excellent centre for visiting different areas, Lakes, Hadrians Wall, beautiful countryside all around."

    Great local pubs at Hallbankgate and Talkin. Will definitely go back.

    Reviewed by Linda5.0May 2018

  • "A lovely cottage with great view of sunset from the deck."

    Great walks nearby and a very relaxing quiet location. There is a train track for the little local trains and we found it more interesting than distracting when the "very occasional" little train trundled past. Quite quaint actually. The cottage and buildings are quite lovely and gardens well maintained. Frankly we will go again as it is a perfect base to tour the area. Highly recommend this little cottage. Thank again for the hospitality

    Reviewed by Graham5.0May 2018

  • "Very cosy ,,easy to find ,, we would rather have had a washing machine than a dishwasher ( mucky clothes after walking ,wet hills )."

    Otherwise we had an extremely enjoyable stay .

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Mar 2018

  • "The cottage was cosy and the hosts were very informative."

    A perfect little break for us 2 and the dog :)

    Reviewed by Meghan5.0Mar 2018

  • "Lovely location and really lovely owners."

    Could do with more outside lighting or a torch as it’s hard to get around after dark - all in all a lovely stay!

    Reviewed by Pamela4.2Dec 2017

  • "Really friendly owners was there to greet us on arrival."

    Any issues or questions we had was quickly taken care of. Amazing little cottage only small but more than big enough for 2.

    Reviewed by Jessica5.0Nov 2017

  • "The landlord was very helpful and kind."

    We loved the area and the cottage was very well maintained. It is a place we will recommend

    Reviewed by Virginia4.4Aug 2017

  • "This property did not have the two pin shaver socket."

    Not that we could find.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Jul 2017

  • "Great location and well equipted owner was very friendly and made us welcome."

    She advised us of local shops and places of interest. The holiday was a great success and we would certainly visit again.

    Reviewed by Rita5.0Jun 2017

  • "The cottage was just like the pictures."

    The lady was extremely helpful and a pleasure to meet

    Reviewed by Pauline4.8Mar 2017

  • "A very warm and friendly welcome with helpful advice on how to use the equipment installed."

    Lots of local information and advice on where to go and what to see. We were free to walk our dog around the farm - on his lead, of course - and call at the 'big house' if we needed anything at all. Mabel and John work hard on both the farm and making their guests feel welcome. We have come away feeling relaxed and chilled. Thank you Mabel and John.

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Sep 2016

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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC
  • Kitchen
  • Small sitting area with woodburner, adjoining summer room with dining area & doors to decked area.
  • Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting area
  • Electric oven & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, WiFi
  • Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional logs available (honesty box)
  • Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
  • Cot & highchair available
  • Shared use of gardens
  • 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 and pub 2 miles
  • Note: There is a railway line approx 250 metres from the cottage
  • Some noise is audible when trains pass
  • Note: The Stable is accessed via 2 flights of approx 7 steps

The property

A lovely, stone-built, mid-terrace cottage on a working livestock farm in the rural hamlet of Milton, two miles from Brampton.

The result of careful, thoughtful conversion of old farm buildings, this Milton cottage retains much charm, with original beams and exposed stonework.

This welcoming Milton cottage features a cosy sitting room with attached summer room, a lovely spot to sit and admire the pretty views, a small modern kitchen, and a delightful main bedroom.

An ideal romantic retreat, this Milton cottage is further enhanced by the decked balcony, where guests can enjoy views of the countryside, or watch the world go by.

A great base to relax, unwind and enjoy this historic area, the market town of Brampton, the North Pennines and majestic Hadrian's Wall.

Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 3738, 4585, 917515, 922499, 931769 and 941220, 949797 together they sleep 30.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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