The Heronry | Longtown | Netherby | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

89 Customer Review(s)

Katie
November 2024

“This is a beautiful place to stay.”

Bed is very big and comfortable, the property inside is very spacious and accessible. Hot tub was great too.

Bed is very big and comfortable, the property inside is very spacious and accessible. Hot tub was great too.

- Katie, November 2024
Paula August 2024

“Contacted the owner after my mother was rushed to A&E, very understanding as it delayed our start but we arrived two days later.”

Meet on arrival by Danielle and our situation was acknowledged and genuine, really appreciated that. The property is fantastic, spacious, the windows in the living room, the bathroom and the bedroom were pure bliss, the comfort we couldn't of been happier. We really needed to get away into peace and nature and everything that comes with it and we achieved this at the Heronry. We stay in the UK alot and this is definately one of our top places. If you really want to get away this is the place to go. If you want fast wifi and telephone signals maybe not. A great place and we will be back when we need to switch off again so it may be very soon.

- Paula, August 2024
Jon July 2024

“Lovely property.”

Very large but could be so much nicer

- Jon, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Lynne June 2024

“A lovely restful stay at the Heronry.”

Danielle and Trevor were on hand if you needed anything but weren’t intrusive. Beautiful views from all rooms and so peaceful. Lots of birds to see.

- Lynne, June 2024
Joanne June 2024

“The place was amazeing , really relaxing, I just found it a bit warm , I like ...”

The place was amazeing , really relaxing, I just found it a bit warm , I like fresh air , but couldn't have the door leading to the patio open as all the bugs would come in , maybe put a screen door up , so you can have it open without the bugs comeing in , apart from that , everything was amazeing would definitely recommend this place ,

- Joanne, June 2024
Andrew March 2024

“There is a major leak in the bedroom, the window frame outside has rotted away.”

All the paintwork needs tidying up, this used to be a lovely place, but it has been neglected. We will not be back.

- Andrew, March 2024

Thank you for providing feedback on your stay Mr Winnifrith. We extend our sincere apologies for the issues you faced during your stay and regret any impact it had on your break. We are aware of the window leak and have the property booked in for repair, however we recognise this is no use to yourselves. The paintwork is due to be done during the same period of repair. We are sorry your stay was not up to standard, these issues will be addressed immediately. Kind regards, Carwinley. Property Owner
Paul March 2024

“Absolutely beautiful place to stay and relax.”

So peaceful just what we wanted would definitely recommend

- Paul, March 2024
Chloe March 2024

“Overall it is a gorgeous property to stay at.”

Me and my partner stayed for 2 nights. The property does have wifi and is working but be aware that there is no phone signal within the property unless you leave the grounds and travel up the road. The scenery around is just gorgeous and the hot tub on a nighttime is magical. Overall the property was clean but we did have a problem with ants during our stay resulting in us having to spend time trying to get rid of them but could be seasonal.

- Chloe, March 2024
Jamie January 2024

“Wow what a gem of a place to stay.”

Gorgeous setting by the river and the windows set the view off beautifully. The location is perfect for heading out to explore and only a short drive away from lots of lovely walks in Scotland.

- Jamie, January 2024
David September 2023

“We had a lovely time at the heronry.”

Fantastic location. The view from the floor to ceiling windows and the hot tub are just lovely. Some of the things mentioned in the Sykes listing are no longer available like the lighted seating area near the beck, and it needs a little bit of maintenance but none of this marred our stay. On site owners are lovely and if you need anything they respond super quick.

- David, September 2023
Peter September 2023

“Guests need to be aware there is no phone signal in the property.”

It didn't help that the information booklet had an incorrect WiFi password. Whilst other guests have stated that the owners were easy to contact we did not find this to be the case despite knocking on the doors on several occasions. The lack of phone service also didn't help with contacting them. The property is a lovely romantic retreat for 2 but is in need of some TLC with the wooden supports by the hot tub being unsafe and the bathroom fan completely clogged with dust

- Peter, September 2023
Pamela August 2023

“Had a lovely break.”

Floors slippy was my only concern.

- Pamela, August 2023
Patricia August 2023

“Such a peaceful cottage.”

Enormous windows brought the outside into all of the rooms! Listening to the birdsong and the brook from the (immaculately clean) hot tub was so relaxing after a day exploring in the local area. Easy to access so many lovely places - Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder Forest and the local walk to the River Esk. The food at the Hidden River Cafe was delicious and a riverside walk through Shank Woods an added bonus. The reservoir walk at Castle Carrock was special - we rounded it off with Sunday lunch at The Duke of Cumberland - it was so good that we returned for their beef pie later in the week! Thanks to Danielle and Michelle for a warm welcome and for being there in an unobtrusive way. Good luck with the barn project too.

- Patricia, August 2023
Gary July 2023

“This is a beautiful lodge that has a very good vibe when your trying to relax ...”

This is a beautiful lodge that has a very good vibe when your trying to relax with the floor to felling windows it somehow feels like you are living in a tree house absolutely loved this place local amenities pub shops takeaways all within a ten min drive will be looking to rebook in the winter months 10/10

- Gary, July 2023
Luke July 2023

“Wow, what a holiday.”

This cottage is located in such a scenic area and the views from the bedroom looking down to the river are amazing. We stayed for 5 nights and had something to do everyday. We would highly recommend driving down to ullswater as there is so much to do down there. This cottage is perfect for couples and the photos don’t do it any justice to just how breathtaking it is. Would highly recommend.

- Luke, July 2023
Nigel June 2023

“This is the second time that we have stayed at The Heronry and the charm is still the same.”

We had a very relaxing break in a wonderful location, on a rustic property with excellent facilities. Although the barn is beginning to show signs of wear, should anything important occur, the owners are always quick to help with a friendly smile. The Heronry is a great base from which to explore the surrounding Cumbrian borders and ventures into Scotland, with the perfect place to relax in the evening. Fingers crossed we'll be back again.

- Nigel, June 2023
Beata March 2023

“The stay at the heronry was amazing.”

The views from each room are spectacular. Highly recommend, looking at booking again in the future.

- Beata, March 2023
Carl March 2023

“The Heronry was fantastic.”

We will definitely be back for a weekend of luxury. Just sitting in the lounge watching the stream is very relaxing. The hosts were onsite when needed and very helpful for the one issue that was resolved straight away.

- Carl, March 2023
Luke February 2023

“The hosts were fantastic and the cottage was better than expected, all the little touches made a difference and the hot tub was the icing on the cake!”

- Luke, February 2023
Tracey December 2022

“Stunning place and great for the relaxed break we needed after Christmas.”

everything you would need was in the cottage loved the full windows so you could look out from all rooms hot tub a great way to chill out at the end of a day Visited Gretna as we married there nearly 30 years ago

- Tracey, December 2022
Mark October 2022

“The place is beautiful, absolutely stunning in fact.”

The kitchen is amply stocked with equipment, the welcome tea and coffee were very well received after our long journey. We had a problem with the electric blinds that had not been charged before we arrived, and they didn't have the charger at the main house which meant one of the blinds was constantly down, which was a shame. There was also a rather large leak from the bedroom window, which meant we had to keep towels on the floor. Other than that, it was wonderful, and we were assured the roof was in the process of being fixed anyway. The bed is very soft and there is no phone reception. There are some lovely walks not far which we thoroughly enjoyed, with lots of pheasants! The hot tub was great (and appeared clean), surprisingly no one seemed to walk through the woods, so it really is secluded. There was an impressive night for stargazing from the hot tub, we saw a couple of shooting stars, very nice. They supplied us with flip flops which is a superb touch.

- Mark, October 2022
Marie October 2022

“We have just spent the most relaxing 3 nights at The Heronry and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone wanting a quiet, recharge holiday.”

The owners have thought of everything, the facilities are best quality, the hot tub was outstanding, very private and even though the evenings were cool, the tub was wonderfully warm. We had intended going out and about during the day but apart from a trip to Gretna - and lunch at the Gretna pub on the roundabout which was excellent value - we ended up staying in, to enjoy the surroundings of the Heronry and sleeping in a huge, amazingly soft and comfortable bed each night! A really great weekend and we intend booking again as soon as we can.

- Marie, October 2022
Karen October 2022

“The property was fantastic, the owners were lovely and welcoming.”

The stay was so peaceful and relaxing. The stand alone bath was exceptional. You could relax and lookout to the river and woods from the bath and hot tub. Would recommend 10/10.

- Karen, October 2022
Steven October 2022

“From the moment we stepped foot in The Heronry, our minds were blown!”

It is more breath taking than in the pictures. Danielle and Trevor were perfect hosts and made us feel so welcome. We cant rate better than 5 stars but The Heronry deserves all 5 and more! We definitly recommend for anyone that is looking for a calm, peaceful, relaxing retreat.

- Steven, October 2022
Lauren October 2022

“The Heronry is absolutely stunning, and honestly the pictures do not do the beauty of the cottage justice.”

It is so much better in person. We had an absolutely beautiful stay and can't wait to visit again.

- Lauren, October 2022
Lynn September 2022

“Wonderful accommodation, well appointed, fantastic location - a great place for relaxing.”

- Lynn, September 2022
Kenneth September 2022

“Had a lovely time, caught the weather just right.”

Thoroughly enjoyed the Heronry, such an ideal setting. Thank you.

- Kenneth, September 2022
Emma August 2022

“What a hidden gem of a cottage!”

Photos do not do this cottage justice, the owners have spared no expense in the style and decor. The views from the floor to ceiling windows in the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom are breathtaking, the huge bath, large comfortable bed and hot tub just make for an incredibly relaxing stay. This was our first visit but won’t be our last, we had a great week at the Heronary, thank you.

- Emma, August 2022
Deborah August 2022

“Absolutely lovely cottage.”

We had a relaxing stay and used the hot tub every night. There’s not much going on in Longtown but talkin tarn is only 30 minutes away and is lovely. The hidden river cafe is worth a visit

- Deborah, August 2022

Thank you for your review Bramton a little market town a few miles away and the nearby solway coast are also worth a visit Property Owner
Lorraine August 2022

“Highly recommend!”

! The pictures don’t do the place justice. It’s stunning inside with beautiful views, just what we needed for a relaxing weekend. Despite arriving at 2am, Trevor was there to meet us and show us around the property. It has everything you need, with lovely walks around. Lovely hosts, clean and comfortable place and the hot tub is a great extra for relaxing evenings. Will definitely book again :).

- Lorraine, August 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback Property Owner
Clarice August 2022

“Don't hesitate to book: -High standards all around (eg.”

comfort, facilities, and lovely surroundings) -Friendly property owner and informative about area and activities -Enjoyed amazing views from lounge, kitchen and bedroom -Shops and petrol station nearby

- Clarice, August 2022
Kevin July 2022

“The outside of the property does not reflect the “wow factor” when you get inside.”

It is fabulous with stunning views. We had a brilliant time simply looking out of the window a lot of the time. It was awesome!

- Kevin, July 2022
Melanie June 2022

“Fab friendly owners and loved the dogs.”

Great cottage and had just about everything you need. Comfortable and spacious and remote. Great for a complete wind down. Loved the hot tub when the weather was kind! It desperately needs an anti-slip mat in the shower though, nearly broke my neck trying to shower the 1st time. We used one of our own hand towels in the end. Loved the stay and will def be recommending to everyone.

- Melanie, June 2022

hi Thank you for your review Our team do put bath mats in all of our holiday lets so i can only apologise that it was missing .If you had brought this to our attention during your stay we would have resolved this issue . we our sorry that your stay in the Heronry was spoilt by this issue. kind regards The Team at Carwinley Retreat Property Owner
Julie June 2022

“The property was beautiful , comfortable , modern , peaceful , an idyllic location and spotless clean .”

Danielle , Trevor , the staff and 2 dogs Bentley and Rufus were welcoming and so friendly . We travelled almost 6 hours to the location from South Wales , stayed a week and was worth the traffic jams on the M6 to get there !! We Absolutely loved our stay of full relaxation and didn't want to leave . Would love to visit again in the future . Thankyou all at The Carwinley Retreat (The Heronry ) it was a pleasure .

- Julie, June 2022

Thank you for your lovely review .We and the dogs are missing our daily banter with you both. and we hope to see you here again in the future. Property Owner
Keiran April 2022

“Absolutely amazing.”

Beautiful views and so peaceful. Highly recommend. Has won me many many brownie points with the mrs. We already finding dates for our next stay

- Keiran, April 2022

Thank you very much for the fab review .Our little team here really do appreciate the feedback. Property Owner
Jason March 2022

“Just had a second stay in the heronry for 4 night,lovely place and lovely couple,couldn't recommend it enough”

- Jason, March 2022
Emma February 2022

“The Heronry is a beautiful lodge.”

The floor to ceiling windows in the living room, bathroom and bedroom really do make the most of the stunning view. The bath is amazing!!! The hot tub was lovely and secluded and the sound of the river below made it even more peaceful! The hosts were lovely and we really can not wait to go back! Oh and the bed, best nights sleep!!!

- Emma, February 2022

Thank you for your lovely review & we look forward to seeing you here again soon Property Owner
Alex January 2022

“3rd time we've been there so that says it all.”

very friendly owners

- Alex, January 2022

Thank you for your review .Its lovely to welcome returning guests Property Owner
Alice January 2022

“Trevor and Danielle were fantastic in helping us getting settled the accommodation itself was beautifully laid out and so spacious.”

The views and the hot tub were the icing on the cake. We had regular conversations with them every other day and felt so welcomed. Thank you once again for having us! -Scott & Alice

- Alice, January 2022

Thank you for your lovely review and 100% feed back rating .We want everyone to enjoy their hard earned and for many long over due breaks and our little team work hard to ensure this happens Property Owner
Silvia December 2021

“Lovely and peaceful place to stay!”

!the cottage is modern cosy , equipped with everything you need. Hot tub was perfect!! The hosts are welcoming and hospitable !

- Silvia, December 2021

Thank you for your lovely review Property Owner
Alex November 2021

“Friendly welcoming hosts make you want to return”

- Alex, November 2021
Graham November 2021

“We would like to thank everyone that made us feel welcome during our stay.”

We got married in Gretna and when we returned to the property the couple that own it came out and congratulated us and there a bag on the door with a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates so thank you both for that lovely thought it was very appreciated. We couldn’t fault the property and we loved it so much we didn’t want to leave at the end of the week.

- Graham, November 2021

Thank you for your lovely review we and the team really appreciate it ! XXX Property Owner
Susan November 2021

“The property is stunning, the bed is so comfy with views looking out a cross to the beck , the owners were very friendly.”

It has all the stuff that you need, and the hot tub is an added bonus the surrounding area is beautiful, there is a nice pub called the Graham Arms that does lovley food just a few miles from the property . Will definitely recommend this property.

- Susan, November 2021

Thankyou ! and we will pass on your comments to our local pub Property Owner
Margaret September 2021

“This cottage is lovely, with a few quirky things inside and the hot tub outside the bedroom door made it even more special.”

It is situated near the border so you have the advantage of visiting places on both sides. I would recommend this cottage, there was nothing not to like about it.

- Margaret, September 2021
David September 2021

“The hosts were great, the Heronry was the most tranquil place to stay.”

The pressure of life soon fade away in the hot tub. The village down the road has a great Chinese and a lovely pub.

- David, September 2021
Leslie September 2021

“The pictures on the website of the Heronry do not do It justice.”

The Heronry is really beautiful with amazing views. The bathroom, which is not shown on the website, is amazing. Our stay was fantastic.

- Leslie, September 2021
William August 2021

“Absolutely amazing.”

When we arrived we were met by Trevor and Danielle, and when we mentioned we were there for our honeymoon we were gifted a bottle of Prosecco, which was lovely. Outside of the glass side of the building is a drop down into a beck, which is totally private, and also lit up on a night. We had the most relaxing time here. Sitting in the hot tub with the chiminea burning away, drinking wine, and listening to music and the wildlife. We went in August in the middle of a heatwave, but i imagine it would be equally beautiful in the middle of winter.

- William, August 2021
Ray July 2021

“Without doubt the best holiday let we have had in the UK.”

The location, the site, the facilities, wildlife all perfect. The hot tub level with the tree canopy was a particular favourite. The owners were so friendly and helpful, can't fault it.

- Ray, July 2021
Tina June 2021

“We had a lovely relaxing break the bed was to die for so comfy.”

Danielle and Trevor were great hosts

- Tina, June 2021
David May 2021

“Lovely owners!”

The view is surreal

- David, May 2021
Rachel May 2021

“Visited for our mini honeymoon!”

Couldn’t have picked a nicer cottage, even better than the pictures! Views from each room were incredible, cottage was beautifully presented including some lovely extra touches to celebrate our honeymoon. Lovely and peaceful setting, and the bathroom was a lovely surprise too! Danielle and Trevor were exceptionally helpful and happy to offer advice/suggestions regarding to local area. Can’t wait to book our next visit!

- Rachel, May 2021
Sally April 2021

“Lovely cottage and lovely owners on site.”

Very comfortable with lots of extra little touches. Good location for Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder forest and the Lakes. Longtown three miles away has all you need , bigger supermarkets easily accessible towards Carlisle. Very quiet setting overlooking a stream with just the birds to listen to.

- Sally, April 2021
Jason December 2020

“Just had a amazing 3 nights stay for my wifes 50th,lovely setting,lovely people ...”

Just had a amazing 3 nights stay for my wifes 50th,lovely setting,lovely people and a free bottle of bubbly on arrival and another bottle when they found out it was my wifes 50th,highly recommend and already booked for my 50th, can't wait to come back

- Jason, December 2020
Deborah December 2020

“LOVELY ACCOMODATION - PEACEFUL LOCATION - LOVELY HOSTS.”

...BEST CHRISTMAS EVER!

- Deborah, December 2020
Julian October 2020

“One of the most beautiful places I’ve had the pleasure of staying.”

- Julian, October 2020
Hannah September 2020

“We had an amazing time at the Heronry.”

Trevor and Danielle were fantastic! We had everything we needed and only had to ask if there was anything we didn’t! The Shack is a brilliant idea we could stock up on bits and just use the honesty box rather than having to head into town! We enjoyed discovering the beck and the surrounding area was perfect for a long walk. We will definitely be returning!

- Hannah, September 2020
John August 2020

“Had a lovely weekend staying at the Heronry, ideal location for popping up to Gretna Green to get married, which we did”

- John, August 2020
Steven July 2020

“Carwinley retreat was amazing we stayed in the heronry which was just amazing ...”

Carwinley retreat was amazing we stayed in the heronry which was just amazing owners Trevor and Danielle could not do enough for us really lovely people and if you need a taxi to anywhere ask owners to put you in touch with sally she was so nice she actually took the time out to do me and my fiancée an itenerey of places to visit over three days which we were so grateful for couldn’t thank her enough lovely lovely person this is a place we’re I would and will definitely go back to

- Steven, July 2020
Gail July 2020

“A lovely short break for a birthday celebration spotlessly clean very private.”

The owners trevor and danielle we're lovely and helpful hosts. We'll definitely be back.

- Gail, July 2020
Lauren March 2020

“This place is brilliant!”

Photos listed don't do the place justice. Lovely welcome from Danielle, Trevor and the dogs. Property was warm and clean, very homely- fresh brownies and a complimentary bottle of fizz on arrival. Very spacious accommodation with beautiful views onto the brook. Lots of bird and wildlife to watch. Hosts always willing to help and even offered us a lift back from Longtown following our walk. Would recommend the riverside walk suggested in the accommodation guide- lovely walk along the river to Longtown (nearest pubs and shops)- we would recommend the Chinese and the Gretna Bakery- both serve excellent food.The Heronry is ideally situated for walkers/cyclists with many trails and walkways nearby- we would recommend Newcastleton for both walkers and cyclists. The hot tub was very welcoming after a long days walk, perfectly situated in a private patio area with exceptional views of the brook and surrounding trees, a beautiful place to sit and relax. 10/10 would definitely stay again!

- Lauren, March 2020
Dawn February 2020

“We had an amazing stay.”

The accommodation was beautiful and set in lovely surroundings. The owners we’re friendly and even made us scones. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing retreat.

- Dawn, February 2020
David January 2020

“Our stay at The Heronry has been bliss.”

We can't recommend this cottage enough! We've had such an amazing 5 nights here. We love it and quite honestly... We don't want to go home. The family who run the cottage are genuinely lovely. The proeprly itself is perfect. Clean, spacious, private and the view over the beck, especially in the hot tub is awesome. Can't beat it. Jumping in the hot bath in the morning, looking over the beck is also quite awspiring. At this time of year, we've spotted the heron fly along the beck at approx 8:30am, whilst sat in the hot tub. Up until now we have spent most of our holidays at Kielder Waterside, and The Heronry beats Kielder, by a mile. So we will be booking again, in advance. Without a doubt. The location of the cottage is also very convenient. It's close to Kielder, Lake District and Solway Coast. There's local shops, a couple of miles away, among take aways and cafes, easily accessible by car. However there's a cracking Indians who deliver for free. I could rant on about how amazing our time here has been. Thank you. Its exactly what we've needed. We will be back! See you soon!

- David, January 2020
Lottie December 2019

“We had a lovely stay and were made to feel at home.”

The pictures do don’t the place justice, it’s beautiful. The hosts were always there when we needed something and were so lovely. We will definitely be back.

- Lottie, December 2019
Holly November 2019

“Beautiful, clean and very welcoming!”

Owners were very helpful and kind and also bought us muffins and brownies! The photos do not do the cottage justice, it looked nice but when we got there we were so amazed at the sheer size of the place. Wonderful location but still felt like it was just you when you’re looking out the windows at the view. Will definitely be coming back.

- Holly, November 2019
Charlotte November 2019

“The pictures on the site don’t do the cottage justice.”

It is absolutely gorgeous, very spacious and modern yet comfortable. You won’t get sick of them view from the floor to ceiling windows, and gives the feeling of being completely in your own grounds and you would never know that the cottage is closely surrounded by other holiday cottages and the owners house. It was so peaceful and completely relaxing. Hot tub was fantastic nice and hot not like some hot tubs we’ve been in when hiring a cottage. Danielle was very welcoming and showed us round the property and made sure we knew where everything was and how it worked. Lovely cottage and highly recommend

- Charlotte, November 2019
Kate November 2019

“Beautiful holiday home in an excellent setting.”

Very relaxing!

- Kate, November 2019
David October 2019

“Danielle”

- David, October 2019
Lucy September 2019

“Beautiful setting and amazing place to stay.”

A shame not in walking distance of a pub/shops but we had a lovely time! Owners really friendly and were lovely with our little girl. Really enjoyable.

- Lucy, September 2019
Lewis September 2019

“The Heronry is the perfect place to escape to; the view from the property down to the stream is idyllic, the accommodation itself is so roomy and decorated beautifully, and the location is ideally central to many landmarks yet so private.”

As a young couple, this was our first holiday in the UK and we couldn't recommend the Heronry more. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and the owners were so welcoming and helpful! We will definitely be back.

- Lewis, September 2019
Paul August 2019

“Recently stayed at the heronry, The pictures do not do the place justice the view of the river from the floor to ceiling windows is stunning.”

The place is huge it had everything we needed for our stay, we were greeted by Danielle who showed us around and left us some home made brownies and a bottle of fizz, which was a nice touch. I would recommend the hidden river cafe for lunch which isn’t too far away. Thank you to Trevor and Danielle for a lovely stay. Paul & Nikki

- Paul, August 2019
Dave July 2019

“This was our first experience of a UK holiday for many years and we haven’t spent any time in this part of the country before so we were very much looking forward to something new and different and wanted to stay somewhere central to all the areas we wanted to explore on bike and foot during the day and that would great place to relax in the evenings.”

When we arrived at The Heronry we were delighted and were both very impressed with the property and agreed that the photos on the booking site didn’t to it justice! We were greeted by Danielle who gave us a tour of he property and explained how everything including the hot tub, microwave and stove worked. She had also provided us with a bottle of ‘fizz’ and some homemade brownies which were delicious! This kindness was also shown when we were leaving to drive back to Cardiff and Danielle came out to say goodbye and gave us some more cake for the trip and some sweet peas from the garden. We spent a lovely week at The Heronry and cannot thank Danielle and Trevor (Bentley and Rufus the dogs) enough for helping to make our ’UKcation’ perfect. We would recommend The Heronry to anyone, will speak highly of our experience and definitely book to go again soon.

- Dave, July 2019
Jodie July 2019

“The photos didn't do it justice, it was really lovely and coming back to the hot tub after walking in the day was an amazing way to end each day The owners were very nice and helpful, would definitely stay here again.”

The views from the Herony were fantastic too!

- Jodie, July 2019
Michael June 2019

“No mention in your site about other properties on site although this didn't cause to the pleasure of the Heronry.”

- Michael, June 2019
Diane April 2019

“Luxury lodge set in tranquil surroundings”

- Diane, April 2019
Sean April 2019

“Run by brilliant family who were happy to help and provided a welcoming home-made cake.”

The Heronry was lovely and facilities excellent. Takes a little getting used to with the glass windows in all rooms but gives great view of scenery and wildlife. Hot tub very welcome. Great location with easy of travel links.

- Sean, April 2019
Sally April 2019

“This cottage is amazing!”

The owners make you feel very welcome. The views are beautiful and the cottage is very clean and relaxing. We will definitely be going back!

- Sally, April 2019
Jennifer April 2019

“Holiday was great and in a perfect location for relaxation and rest, we had a ...”

Holiday was great and in a perfect location for relaxation and rest, we had a problem with bed on first night but the owners put it right straight away and went above and beyond our expectations and was such a lovley lady, we were relaxed straight away from being there :-)

- Jennifer, April 2019
Andrew March 2019

“Had an amazing 5 night stay!”

Will definitely return to this property! Facilities were excellent and surrounding scenery beautiful! Highly recommend!

- Andrew, March 2019
Carmel March 2019

“The Heronry is a fantastic little cottage with a beautiful view.”

The owners and staff are amazing. They make you you feel very welcome, we’ll defiantly be returning :)

- Carmel, March 2019
Saf February 2019

“Bed was broken and no network or wifi at the property.”

The property was clean and tidy and was lovely but bed was offputting. Did inform sykes cottages who we booked through but nothing was done so checked out early.

- Saf, February 2019

I am sorry to hear you experienced Wi-Fi and maintenance issues during your stay at the cottage. We want you to have all advertised facilities on our website and we strive on having exceptional property standards in all Sykes properties. We will investigate the issues with the property owner to establish why our service has fell short on this occasion. This is not our usual expectation and would like to assure you that your issues are being handled but we do hope that overall you enjoyed your stay and that we will see you again in the future. Thank you. Property Owner
Alison November 2018

“Had an amazing time!”

The place definitely exceeded expectations.. the pictures don’t do this place justice.. perfect relaxing weekend will definitely be returning!

- Alison, November 2018
Daniel November 2018

“Extremely friendly hosts and extremely high standard of cottage.”

- Daniel, November 2018
James October 2018

“This is a review of two halves; Sykes were absolutely awful from start to finish ...”

This is a review of two halves; Sykes were absolutely awful from start to finish - whereas the hosts of the Heronry, Danielle

- James, October 2018

Many thanks for your valuable feedback, we are very disappointed that our booking journey has seemingly let us down and not provided you with the experienced that we had hoped for. I can see we addressed the problem and the complaint has been resolved. Property Owner
Robert September 2018

“The Heronry is extremely spacious and comfortable.”

The modern interior does nothing to diminish the splendour of this hidden gem of a cottage and although out of the way is easily accessible from the M6. I would definitely consider rebooking in the future. Probably the pick of all the cottages/lodges we have stayed in.

- Robert, September 2018
B August 2018

“The hot tub area could of been cleaner and freshened up.”

A couple of floor tiles in the living area were broken bringing down the overall experience down and the mattress on the bed was very soft so found it difficult to sleep.

- B, August 2018
Colin July 2018

“Good introduction to lakes cottage holidays.”

Friendly owners. Small additional recommendation would be extra towels for hot tub but lovely break in nice luxury place .

- Colin, July 2018
John June 2018

“The Heronry has everything for your holiday, it is well equipped and to a high standard, the rooms are spacious and uncluttered.”

The friendly owners are on hand if needed. A great location in peaceful surroundings, would not hesitate to stay there again.

- John, June 2018
Robert February 2018

“The Heronry was a very enjoyable place to stay in very peaceful surroundings a ...”

The Heronry was a very enjoyable place to stay in very peaceful surroundings a nice place to relax and enjoy country walks would recommend staying at this place the owners Trevor &Danielle are extremely nice people and couldn't have been more helpful to us during our stay

- Robert, February 2018
Julie December 2017

“The cottage was lovely and the owner really nice, helpful and friendly.”

The problem was your (Skyes) advertising is incorrect we booked this cottage as we liked the idea of the double Jacuzzi bath the so called WOW factor as featured and described on your site. This is no longer there in it's place is a bath no Jacuzzi. We paid more than we would normally for this reason. There is a hot-tub outside which the owner kindly offered to us free, however we had not booked this originally we had no suitable swimwear with us. Breakfast bar (car front) not there now, this was not an issue but again false advertising. The owner told us they had informed Skyes of the changes but looks like Skyes has failed to update the site and is wrongly advertising what is not there. When we booked this place and it was the WOW factor bathroom that was the attraction. My suggestion would be to avoid further negative feedback you update to avoid other people being disappointed and loss of business for the Owners. We have found a place we want to book with skyes for September but are uneasy as the property mentions hot-tub and sauna but we are reluctant to book as we maybe disappointed again due to possible inaccurate information on site.

- Julie, December 2017

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Summary

All ground floor: 1 x super king size bedroom with en-suite with a stand alone bath, double shower cubicle, hand basins and WC
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area.
Underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, freeview TVs and DVDs in living area and bedroom, hot tub
Electricity included
Bed linen, towels, dressing gowns supplied
Welcome pack on arrival
Wifi available.Off road parking
Patio area with seating, further seating area with lighting by the beck
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants at 3 miles
Note: please let owners know if you will be celebrating a special occasion at the Heronry
Please note as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned and re filled between each booking it may not be at the optimum temperature for your arrival.

The property

The Heronry is a modern yet romantic cottage overlooking Carwinley Beck with its own hot tub.

Luxuriously appointed and equipped to cater for all your holiday needs.

The cottage provides a welcoming ambience and is ideal for a romantic break away or when you are celebrating a special occasion with a loved one. The Heronry is located in the hamlet of Netherby, three miles north of Longtown, in the Scottish Borders an area steeped in history.

Within ten miles is the world famous Gretna Green, Hadrian's Wall and Carlisle with a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants.

There are walking and cycling opportunities from the door with country lanes and open undulating countryside alongside the Netherby Estate and Forestry. The Heronry is located on the banks of Carwinley Beck in the courtyard of the owners Grade II listed mill house, in three and a half acres of grounds including mill pond, fish pond and stream with ducks, geese and numerous decked and sittings areas for relaxing.

Lavishly furnished to cater for your every need, they provide an ideal base from which to enjoy a romantic getaway at any time of year. Heronry Cottage is a detached single storey barn conversion, has under floor heating throughout and comprises: Spacious open plan lounge/dining area with freeview TV, DVD player, large picture windows with views over the beck which is regularly frequented by the visiting heron. Luxuriously appointed kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave. Double bedroom with super king size bed, freeview TV and DVD player, picture window overlooking the beck with woodland aspect and access to a screened area with private hot tub.

en-suite bathroom with ' stand alone bath, double shower cubicle, his and her hand basins and WC. All electric, bed linen, towels, dressing gowns and slippers included.

Wifi available Private parking by the entrance to the property. A welcome pack of bread, milk and wine on arrival. Please let us know at the time of booking if you are celebrating a special occasion. Patio area to the front with garden furniture and patio and seating area to the rear immediately looking over Carwinley Beck. The nearest pub and shop is 3 miles.

The Heronry is one of a group of properties which may be booked together to sleep up to 10 people.
Ideal for groups of friends who like to holiday together with the benefit of individual private facilities.

Carwinley Mill House sleeps 2. Reference 972318
Reflection sleeps 2 Reference 973959
The Snug sleeps 2 Reference 973959
The Chard sleeps 2 Reference 1016227

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About the location

LONGTOWN

Gretna Green 7.7 miles; Carlisle 8.5 miles; Brampton 11 miles; Dumfries 27.5 miles

A delightful, well-stocked town in northern Cumbria that runs alongside the River Esk. Longtown is a fantastic base for a holiday as it comes in the centre of four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including Solway Coast AONB, the Northumberland National Park, North Pennines AONB and the Lake District National Park.The local area offers a pleasant range of shops, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from. There are some beautiful places nearby, offering even more places to go and things to do. Brampton and Carlisle are nearby with beautiful buildings. As Longtown is so close to Scotland, it would be rude not to visit Dumfries and Galloway. Edinburgh and Glasgow are just over an hours drive away.

Please note as the hot tub is emptied, cleaned and re filled between each booking it may not be at the optimum temperature for your arrival.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a beautiful place to stay.”

“Contacted the owner after my mother was rushed to A&E, very understanding as it delayed our start but we arrived two days later.”

“Lovely property.”

“A lovely restful stay at the Heronry.”

“The place was amazeing , really relaxing, I just found it a bit warm , I like ...”

“There is a major leak in the bedroom, the window frame outside has rotted away.”

“Absolutely beautiful place to stay and relax.”

“Overall it is a gorgeous property to stay at.”

“Wow what a gem of a place to stay.”

“We had a lovely time at the heronry.”

“Guests need to be aware there is no phone signal in the property.”

“Had a lovely break.”

“Such a peaceful cottage.”

“This is a beautiful lodge that has a very good vibe when your trying to relax ...”

“Wow, what a holiday.”

“This is the second time that we have stayed at The Heronry and the charm is still the same.”

“The stay at the heronry was amazing.”

“The Heronry was fantastic.”

“The hosts were fantastic and the cottage was better than expected, all the little touches made a difference and the hot tub was the icing on the cake!”

“Stunning place and great for the relaxed break we needed after Christmas.”

“The place is beautiful, absolutely stunning in fact.”

“We have just spent the most relaxing 3 nights at The Heronry and cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone wanting a quiet, recharge holiday.”

“The property was fantastic, the owners were lovely and welcoming.”

“From the moment we stepped foot in The Heronry, our minds were blown!”

“The Heronry is absolutely stunning, and honestly the pictures do not do the beauty of the cottage justice.”

“Wonderful accommodation, well appointed, fantastic location - a great place for relaxing.”

“Had a lovely time, caught the weather just right.”

“What a hidden gem of a cottage!”

“Absolutely lovely cottage.”

“Highly recommend!”

“Don't hesitate to book: -High standards all around (eg.”

“The outside of the property does not reflect the “wow factor” when you get inside.”

“Fab friendly owners and loved the dogs.”

“The property was beautiful , comfortable , modern , peaceful , an idyllic location and spotless clean .”

“Absolutely amazing.”

“Just had a second stay in the heronry for 4 night,lovely place and lovely couple,couldn't recommend it enough”

“The Heronry is a beautiful lodge.”

“3rd time we've been there so that says it all.”

“Trevor and Danielle were fantastic in helping us getting settled the accommodation itself was beautifully laid out and so spacious.”

“Lovely and peaceful place to stay!”

“Friendly welcoming hosts make you want to return”

“We would like to thank everyone that made us feel welcome during our stay.”

“The property is stunning, the bed is so comfy with views looking out a cross to the beck , the owners were very friendly.”

“This cottage is lovely, with a few quirky things inside and the hot tub outside the bedroom door made it even more special.”

“The hosts were great, the Heronry was the most tranquil place to stay.”

“The pictures on the website of the Heronry do not do It justice.”

“Absolutely amazing.”

“Without doubt the best holiday let we have had in the UK.”

“We had a lovely relaxing break the bed was to die for so comfy.”

“Lovely owners!”

“Visited for our mini honeymoon!”

“Lovely cottage and lovely owners on site.”

“Just had a amazing 3 nights stay for my wifes 50th,lovely setting,lovely people ...”

“LOVELY ACCOMODATION - PEACEFUL LOCATION - LOVELY HOSTS.”

“One of the most beautiful places I’ve had the pleasure of staying.”

“We had an amazing time at the Heronry.”

“Had a lovely weekend staying at the Heronry, ideal location for popping up to Gretna Green to get married, which we did”

“Carwinley retreat was amazing we stayed in the heronry which was just amazing ...”

“A lovely short break for a birthday celebration spotlessly clean very private.”

“This place is brilliant!”

“We had an amazing stay.”

“Our stay at The Heronry has been bliss.”

“We had a lovely stay and were made to feel at home.”

“Beautiful, clean and very welcoming!”

“The pictures on the site don’t do the cottage justice.”

“Beautiful holiday home in an excellent setting.”

“Danielle”

“Beautiful setting and amazing place to stay.”

“The Heronry is the perfect place to escape to; the view from the property down to the stream is idyllic, the accommodation itself is so roomy and decorated beautifully, and the location is ideally central to many landmarks yet so private.”

“Recently stayed at the heronry, The pictures do not do the place justice the view of the river from the floor to ceiling windows is stunning.”

“The photos didn't do it justice, it was really lovely and coming back to the hot tub after walking in the day was an amazing way to end each day The owners were very nice and helpful, would definitely stay here again.”

“No mention in your site about other properties on site although this didn't cause to the pleasure of the Heronry.”

“Luxury lodge set in tranquil surroundings”

“Run by brilliant family who were happy to help and provided a welcoming home-made cake.”

“This cottage is amazing!”

“Holiday was great and in a perfect location for relaxation and rest, we had a ...”

“Had an amazing 5 night stay!”