The Cow Byre

We had a absolutely fab time in a gorgeous little cottage with everything you could want and more, we arrived to a welcome a gorgeous vase of flowers a bottle of Prosecco and some local sweet treats every little detail was perfect the cotton bedding was so crisp and fresh,a little sitting area with views that stretch for miles, I also enjoyed lighting the log burner, we can’t wait to go back the host Lisa and Mark were both lovely

A lovely cottage owned by a warm friendly couple, where nothing was too much.

Ideal couple's retreat.

Comfortable, clean & well equipped. Plenty of useful info provided. Attractive converted cottage with an artistic flair

Last month, we visited The Cow Byre for the second time.

This charming cottage is a wonderful base for exploring the beautiful Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales. The cottage is peacefully located and fully equipped with all modern comforts. The host is a particularly friendly man who is happy to provide information about the surrounding area upon request. The Cow Byre is a lovely place to relax and recharge. This is why we visit England. It’s quite likely that we will return for a third visit.

Beautiful little cottage, very welcoming.

This was our second visit and probably won't be the last. Perfect location for peace and quiet and handy for visiting Yorkshire Dales and the lake district.

Beautiful, quirky accommodation which was quiet, warm and comfortable.

Perfect location to explore the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales or the North Pennines.

Lovely cotttage with fantastic views quite location great for relaxing watching the birds and red squirrels in the garden very comfortable enjoyed are stay

This really is a very special place to stay.

It is a beautifully and tastefully restored split level barn conversion using recycled materials chosen to complement the space. It is so cosy, and the bath in the bedroom mezzanine is just luxurious! The sunset views are wonderful, and it’s great watching the birds who come to feed. Practically, the kitchen is ridiculously well stocked with all utensils, crockery etc that you need to cook up a feast. We absolutely loved staying here and will definitely be revisiting! Whilst the hosts live next door, we didn’t see them at all until the day we left; we met Mark and Mary who are both utterly lovely. Thank you for everything.

A truly magical little cottage in a perfect location

Fabulous stay in this stunning little cottage.

Everything you need, warm and cosy great location and hosts. Watching the birds through the window was wonderful and then on the last morning we had a visit from a RED squirrel, haven't seen one in years.

Excellent property.

Exactly what we were looking for our stay. Can’t fault at all. The little gifts were a brilliant touch. Just on a personal note we need to remember to carry cash for honesty box’s Great

Lovely place to stay.

Central to explore the area. Sat nav took us to a different farm at first but finally found it. The birds and red squirrels are lovely to sit and watch. The house had everything we could have asked for and we really enjoyed our stay.

A very comfortable stay in this well-placed cottage.

May well book again in the future.

Wonderful property with lovely extra touches!

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The Cow Byre was a fantastic place to stay and a great base to explore the Eden Valley and the Lake District from.

The cottage itself is cosy and comfortable with everything needed for a great getaway with some lovely touches to make it feel homely. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and helpful, but mostly left us to ourselves, meaning it felt like we had the place to ourselves. Highlights were the lovely bathtub, the wood burner and the birds (and red squirrel!) visiting the feeders right outside the back. Would highly recommend staying here!

Very lovely property, beautiful views, very kind hosts.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be booking up in the future.

A really lovely property in an amazing location.

We very much enjoyed our stay, using the Cow Byre as great base for visiting the Yorkshire Dales

Very comfortable bed, relaxing and very quirky cottage.

A lovely property with amazing views.

Thankyou for a peaceful and restful holiday.

Thank you for your personal greeting upon our arrival and the welcome pack.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay Everything that you require is provided fantastic location

A lovely cottage in a wonderful setting.

Very friendly family (owners) next door, left us to our own devices and majority of the time didn't even know they were home. Lovely villages and towns to visit locally.

A delightful stay in a well equipped Cottage, the personal touches were lovely.

A beautiful setting in a beautiful area. We would say it was a special stay for us. Thank you again.

We were looking for a break to relax after a couple of busy months and relax we did.

It was a lovely cosy cottage, had everything we needed. The welcome pack was amazing and very much appreciated. Beautiful views from the patio doors. Lots of places to visit, unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind to us but made us sit and chill and appreciate the views even more. Would recommend to anybody

Excellent property clean and cosy.

Very well equipped and a lot o thought and effort put in by owners. Owners on hand next door if needed but unobtrusive. Would definitely recommend and return

Beautiful cottage with many quirky features in amazing surroundings- so peaceful with just the sounds of nature and a very welcome visit by the red squirrel .

The hosts were so welcoming and helped to make our stay so special and the many treats left for us on arrival were such a lovely touch. Would recommend without hesitation and would definitely love to visit again -so much to see in the area but just sitting on the patio surrounded by nature is almost all you need for a superb stay

Just a shame we couldn’t stay more than 2 days to fully get to know the area.

Definitely on the list for a future visit. Lovely touches of Kendal Mint Cake and Prosecco especially when it was my partners birthday.

We chose to book the Cow Byer as we wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The location had a beautiful view and was really peaceful. The owners left a welcome package which was a lovely unexpected surprise. We visited the Tan Hill Pub a couple of times. We would definitely recommend.

Beautiful hideaway with everything you need.

Blissfully quiet and surrounded by nature - loved watching the birds. Great location, close to North Dales, Lake District and North Pennines - not that I had the time to explore as much as I'd have liked. Owners were very kind with their welcome pack and although I didn't get a chance to meet them, I had everything I needed. Would definitely recommend to others and hope I can return one day.

Perfect 4 nights away, log burner was amazing, bit windy but was a lovely cottage!

Was exactly as advertised, perfect location, very quiet and cosy, easy to find and the barn has been very well finished off, with some lovely touches.

Weather was rubbish so we were inside a lot, so it was important that we lacked or wanted for anything.

This cottage is a must for relaxation, From the moment you open that door the welcome recieved is brilliant, The hosts are second to non, the veiws from the rear patio across the garden and into fields is beautifull the wildlife is in abundance,If you like walking its only 10/15 mins onto tops to Tan Hill where you can enjoy a lovely meal, I would highly recomened this cottage, I cant wait to return.

Lovely property, a great place to escape to!

Absolutely amazing cottage.

Amazing views. Lovely finishing touches for our arrival. Loved it. Definitely recommend

The Cow Byre was a perfect place to stay.

It had all the amenities we needed with those little extras that made a difference. We loved the gifts left for us on arrival. The log burner made our nights cosy. We will be returning to see the stunning views from the cottage.

A wonderful little cottage that has every home comfort.

Would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage quiet comfortable great for walking site seeing but we used it for a bolt hole to blackoool

We had an awesome time at The cow Byre, it’s a beautiful cottage.

It’s been lovingly restored, definitely one of our most favourite cottages. We love the area, it’s stunning. The seating area outside we loved, we sat outside for breakfast and enjoyed seeing the wildlife. We saw the woodpecker, first time we had seen one in the flesh! The welcome pack was the best we have ever received. Thank you. The mattress was a little hard for us but I appreciate that’s personal preference. It would not stop us staying again, hopefully we can book for later in the year.

Loved our stay at Cow Byre, with its quirky and traditional feel it has everything needed and is clean and comfy.

The view from the back over the hills is beautiful. The owners are very helpful. Thanks for a lovely venue.

Lovely little cottage really enjoyed our stay.

watching the birds on the feeders.

We had a fantastic time at this beautiful little cottage.

Thank you for making our stay so special.

5 star Christmas break, love your cow Byre, can’t wait for return!

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Beautiful place and a great getaway for some quiet time.

Lovely walks and the cottage contained everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this place and we will be returning at some point

An amazing place, a hidden gem!

Would recommend anyone of my friends and family to stay.

Lovely 3 days away,peaceful location had everything we needed, would definitely go again

Only had one slight problem in that the 'sharp' knives were blunt.

(Mentioned to cleaner).

Excellent property for 2 people with everything you need in a wonderful landscape.

Shame it is registered with Sykes! If I had known at time of booking I would have gone elsewhere but on hotels.com it did not say it was!

Such a lovely little cosy cottage with everything you could need and with beautiful views too, we really couldn’t fault it!

You can tell the owners take a lot of pride in the cottage and go that extra mile to make your stay extra special. We’d definitely recommend the cow byre and would love to come again. Thank you Natalie and Joe

Really lovely cottage interesting and quirky, a little red squirrel joined us for breakfast.

A really lovely place with wonderful scenery.

Everything was immaculate and cosy, and the welcome gift was a thoughtful touch. We also managed to catch a glimpse of the red squirrel. Thank you :)

We had a lovely stay here at the cow byre.

It was clean , comfortable and a relaxing stay. Two things we think may be nice is some kind of little light at the bottom of the stairs for when you travel to the loo in the night and a clothes airer. We will recommend this property and we would live to return.

Very rustic, photos are very accurate, Lovely views and isolated.

Found the property could have done with a good cleaning ie. Dust and cobwebs on beams and skirting. Found the television to small and desperately needs a replacement sofa, one thing you need on holiday is a comfortable seat to sit and watch a good television. We have been to lots of holiday properties and this was the first time the owners that lived next door never came and said hello. Enjoyed the week and the red squirrels are lovely to watch. I hope I am not coming over as negative but if you don't say what you Found nothing changes. We would like to thank the owners for the goodies left for us on arrival.

Everything you need for a comfortable stay.

Full of character and very clean. Views you never tire of. The Cow Brye is a credit to the owners.

A wonderful property an absolute credit to the owners.

Had a lovely action packed visit making the most of the beautiful countryside that this part of the world has to offer, this was enhanced by the fact that we knew we were returning to the comfort of the Byre afterwards. It was a bonus that there was a safe place to store our bikes and walking kit. A wonderful few days was had. Thank you to a lovely family for allowing us to stay in their delightful cottage

Absolutely stunning cottage, we enjoyed our stay very much, it’s so peaceful with amazing views.

The four poster bed is so comfy. Would love to stay here again.

Cosy, comfortable country views relaxing.

The Cow Byre is a lovely place to stay and the owners take a lot of care to set out their cottage in a welcoming fashion - there were lots of happy ‘surprises’ inside to make you feel right at home!

The view from the lounge is gorgeous and bird and red squirrel feeders are close by giving a constantly changing view of their much varied wildlife. A woodpecker visitor each day was a joy. Everything one could need is at hand although a clock (a quiet one) in the lounge area would perhaps be beneficial. We wanted a quiet, relaxed break away from any bustle and this location is perfect for that. We cannot do long walks but drove to close by local towns and villages through the superb rural settings that surround the property. Just the job!

Lovely cottage with original features.

You could pay just for the views over the Eden Valley from the cottage it was amazing. The host was very welcoming and friendly we will definitely book again.

We enjoyed our a week break from City life.

Cottage is such beautifully decorated and comfortable we loved small details. Very quite and amazing view from living room. Definitely recommend to couples.

The Cow byre is a perfect place to get away!

Very clean and comfortable house with everything we needed, the hosts were so friendly and helpful and even left us some lovely treats! The home is just a drive away from everything you need and you can see beautiful views from the window, couldn't recommend it enough!

Absolutely amazing!

Loved every minute of our weekend, the cottage was everything we expected and more. So many thoughtful details which made our stay. We highly recommend and will be returning!

Excellent last minute break, booked the day before and couldn't praise the cottage and the owners anymore.

The cottage was gorgeous and exactly what we were looking for, lovely area, amazing walks, and very comfy and cosy. The little extras such as the wine, biscuits, fudge, milk and eggs just made it that little bit more special. We took our 2 year old little man and the hosts children made his stay fun, they let him use their play house, sandpit and bikes. He loved it. Overall we had a lovely stay and would definately come back again.

The cow byre was the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city living, beautiful, tranquil scenery and a euphoric sense of calm whilst you’re there.

Brilliant place to relax and unwind, would highly recommend

A marvellous place to stay, immaculately clean with all the things you could need plus some more lovely thoughtful touches.

Owners were lovely but not intrusive, well situated to explore Yorkshire and the Lakes. Would definitely return in the future.

I can’t recommend this cottage enough, it was even better than I imagined.

The character of the place means you’re constantly finding new things to look at, and the layout makes perfect use of the space, it has everything you need! The bath in the bedroom is both quirky and indulgent, and the whole place is in a perfect location to explore the area and then come back to a cosy stay. We particularly enjoyed reading about the history of the Cow Byre. If you enjoy the simple things in life, with that extra splash of indulgence, then this is the place for you. The hosts were lovely and personable, and I’m sure we’ll be back!

Firstly, Comfy bed.

Bath in bedroom quaint, enjoyed using. Upstairs room fine. Stairs in our opinion dodgy, very small treads. Also steps up to lounge dodgy because of poor lighting. Flag stones not at all clean.Could not walk around in bare feet. Kitchen dark and dingy, needs more lighting. Cooker no at all clean. Did not use glass hob as dirty and greasy as was tray covered in tin foil inside oven disguising greasy tray underneath so also did not use. Kitchen table dirty underneath as only sat once with, unfortunately white trousers on. In fact such a tight squeeze not able to sit comfortably for two. Iron scorched so could not use.Toilet seat not hygienic in these times of covid. Old wooden seat. Not comfortable using so spread toilet paper all around during our stay. Appreciate history of this but repeat not hygienic. Door to toilet a waste of time. Did not sit outside due to flies and rats trying to get on the bird feeder. Every day chasing flies inside with fly spray provided despite not opening windows or patio doors. Gifts left. Very grateful, but eggs and fudge way out of date so left them obviously. Very dusty cottage throughout. Very disappointed so left two days early. No contact with us to ask why.

The Red Squirrels on the feeders outside the window, great visit to Barnard Castle with its superb Museum, the walking on the Moors not too far away

It’s such a lovely place to stay, in a wonderful location.

We loved the open plan design which really did make the most of the beautiful views. The highlight was definitely the visits from the little red squirrels - such a joy to watch. Mark recommended a brilliant cycle route which we appreciated. There are so many great places to walk and you can walk/cycle from the door too which is always a bonus. The only thing that could make it even better would be the patio furniture. A couple of more comfortable chairs would be our only suggestion and make a big difference when enjoying the views, sunsets and squirrels. Really fabulous stay - thanks.

Fabulous property.

Quiet location. Lovely hosts next door who were so friendly and helpful. The property was even better than we expected, well equipped with a lovely view and real bonus of some beautiful wildlife right outside the back door. Couldn’t have asked for a more relaxing and enjoyable week.

This is one of the nicest holiday cottages we have ever stayed in.

Fabulous views, garden wildlife to keep you entertained. Perfect hosts with a welcome pack on arrival. These little extra touches really made this something special. A fabulous much needed break after lockdown.

A brilliant week from start to finish.

There were lots of homely touches in the Cow Byre that made it feel special, too numerous to mention them all - however the wonderful welcome pack and card from the owners were examples. Lovely views of the countryside and the local wildlife.

What a fabulous little cottage!

The location is brilliant, so much to see close by, spoilt for choice of walks. The views from the cottage are brilliant, and so so restful. Our hosts live next door, and were really helpful and had some good suggestions for walks. Cottage felt very luxurious, with some nice touches, fresh flowers, wine and fudge! And a generous supply of logs for the fire. A fabulous week in a gorgeous cottage

This is the second time we have stayed at the Cow Byre, and it was just as comfortable as the first.

We liked coming back as it gave us the opportunity to explore the walks and area further, but also to spend more time within the cottage relaxing. The cottage itself is such a perfect place to remove all the tech from our lives and just enjoy being away from it all. It is warm, and cosy, and the views are stunning! The first time we stayed we saw a red squirrel. This time, on one of our walks we managed to spy a Pine Martin! We couldn't believe it! The only reason I gave less than perfect for cleanliness are the cobwebs above the bed in the bedroom, but in all honesty, its expected in a place like this. we loved our stay and will definitely be booking again once lockdown is over. many thanks.

A delightful cottage in a beautiful area, we returned for a second time, the cottage has everything you need, watching the wildlife on the bird feeder and even a red squirrel paid us a visit, definitely recommended for a relaxing stay

The property was a characterful cottage created out of the Cow Byre of the adjacent farm house.

It showed many signs of careful craftsmanship. The location overlooking the Eden valley and between the North and South Stainmore moors was idyllic. Sheep and cows and birdlife in abundance and the occasional red squirreI! It was a good place to explore the Westmorland, northern Yorkshire and Durham dales. The welcome card and goodies were well received as were the freindly encounters with Mark our neighbour. The interesting open plan layout of the accommodation made for careful nocturnal visits and early morning abloutions!! Watch the stairs!! We will certainly recommend this property to our family and friends.

The Cow Byre was perfect for our short break, the property was spotless had everything we needed and more.

The location (and wildlife) are fantastic - We'd love to go back!

We had an amazing stay at the cow byre!

It was in a perfect location for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and lakes. The cottage itself had everything you need plus more! Especially loved the bath and watching the lovely birds on the feeder! We will definitely be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at the cow byre , very clean , nice touch having fresh milk in the fridge on arrival along with some extra goodies.

I would add that the regular addition of red squirrels , wood peckers and other wild life all within 10 feet of your patio doors was unbelievable. Superb accommodation, many thanks.

This was a great little cottage, nicely decorated and the layout was well thought out.

The location was just what we were after, providing great access to a number of local walks as well as a short drive to the Lakes, Penines and Dales. We spent most of our days out and about, so coming back to this comfy and cosy little cottage was just we needed after a long days hike. We could enjoy the comfortable bath, or take a refreshing shower and then relax by the log fire. The icing on the cake was the little gift of wine, biscuits and chocolates; the owners really make you feel welcome with the provision of not just towels but also dressing gowns and high quality toiletries. It was a real treat coming here, and felt like the owners really cared about their guests. We'll definitely be back at some point soon.

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com comments - Tranquil, rural location. Comfortable with stylish design in keeping with farm conversion. Views of surrounding countryside. Able to watch many birds and a red squirrel from the living-room window. Handy base for exploring the Eden Valley, Swaledale etc. Friendly hosts.

Wonderful place, real treat to stay there.

Lived long in the memory!

We had an absolutely wonderful holiday.

The cottage was beautiful and the views were absolutely stunning.

The Cow Byre is a gorgeous haven in the North.

We had a very relaxing (and cosy) stay and the cottage was perfectly situated to explore both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Mark was very helpful and attentive. We will be back!

Such a quaint cottage with everything you should need, comfortable bed and spotless clean, the lounge has a cosy log burner but we didn’t need to use it as it was warm enough with the radiators, the lovely patio area has a bird feeder and we spent ages watching the birds and mouse family queuing up for the nuts, even a red squirrel, the cottage is situated down a lane so a very quiet with beautiful views, would definitely return.

A lovely cosy cottage which was perfect for a relaxing holiday!

We loved the traditional features like the fire and the bath and the overall style of the Cow Byre was stunning and had a modern touch. The wine, chocolates and the eggs were a lovely gesture and was a lovely suprise when we arrived. Mark was also really helpful, especially when arriving! Thank you again! We'd highly reccomend the Cow Byre, a beautiful little cottage perfect for couples who want to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Yorkshire Dales/ Lake District!

We enjoyed a lovely two night stay at The Cow Byre and could not fault the cottage at all.

Having some chocolates, biscuits and a bottle of bubbly waiting for us when we arrived was a wonderful little touch that we did not expect. In the cottage was an abundance of leaflets and information on places to visit and eat which was extremely useful. It was easy enough to visit Bowness on Windermere from the cottage location and it is well worth the drive to get there. We will definitely be back to visit.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this wonderful and remote little cottage.

The cottage was clean and well kept and we were greeted by a card, wine and biscuits. Great stuff. The views were excellent from the patio doors and we even had a little Red Squirrel visit us one evening. However, the views are somewhat blocked now by the owners extension to their home so the website photos require updating to reflect this. Overall, though. my wife and I were made up by this little place and would definitely visit again.

“Stayed here for my partners big 50.

from the moment we opened the door , it was amazing !!! The place oozes character , charm and coziness. Views from the room are amazing. The bath in the bedroom is a great idea!! so much imagination has gone into this cottage. Very very quirky. We ventured into Windermere and Keswick. A 40 minute drive but it's worth it just for the scenery. We booked a spa day at Anorher Place hotel in Ullswater I can highly recommend if you fancy a day chilling with mountains to look at from the pool. We will definitely return Our thanks to mark and lisa who were great hosts and on hand for useful info. Thank you Michelle and Roger

It was a cute little cottage, loved hearing the birds and lambs.

I have just returned from a fabulous four night break at Cow Byre Cottage.

The cottage was spotlessly clean, beautifully decorated and housed an abundance of amenities including a log burning fire. The addition of a roll top bath in the bedroom was fantastic and the bed was super comfy. On arrival, we were greeted with a welcome card, wine and homemade cookies. The views from the cottage were breathtaking. The cottage is in close proximity to Kirkby Stephen and other surrounding areas. I would without hesitation recommend Cow Byre to anyone visiting the Lake District. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Wonderful little property for two, complimentary wine and chocolates upon arrival.

Ideal get-a-way and only 10minute drive from the centre

The Cow Byre is an absolutely stunning cottage - tastefully and creatively decorated with reclaimed materials, and with so many luxurious touches.

This out-of-the-way spot was the perfect base for some beautiful walks (we particularly enjoyed a 10-mile round hike from the nearby Tan Hill Inn), but we could have happily spent the entire holiday in the cottage - watching the birds from the patio, reading by the fire, and watching the sun set over the Eden Valley. Mark was a thoughtful and attentive host, and we had a fabulous time.

This is a real gem.

A lovely hide away in a perfect setting.

We has such a great time at the cow Byre.

Felt very welcome but also we had our space and privacy which was important to us. The cow Byre is a really perfect place to relax. The layout just works brilliantly to get you into the right mood to watch birds out the window, go for walks, read and chill. We needed it so much and were very pleased with every aspect of our stay. I loved the bath and the fact that it’s in the bedroom and the whole open plan layout makes everything feel even more luxurious. They are working on an extension next door which means occasional banging but it wasn’t continuous and really didn’t disrupt our time at all. Thanks again.

The cow byre cottage is absolutely fantastic, the whole quirky feel and look of the place,, the luxury feel of the bedding and towels, the clean presentation and the arrival gifts , the whole break was perfect, a great base for going exploring or a romantic cosy chill out place.

The Cow Byre is one of the best holiday cottages I have stayed in.

It is so well designed, well equipped, quirky , but cosy and comfortable at the same time. It exudes peace and tranquility and makes the most of the outstanding views across the valley. Every detail and requirement is catered for and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending a stay at The Cow Byre.

This is the second time we have been to the Cow Byre.

The first was in November and it did not take long to think of it when we wanted to get away after our wedding. The Cow Byre was the perfect location to relax after a busy few weeks and was excellent overall.

The cottage was as we hoped: romantic, cosy, a bit unusual, comfortable, Yes, it was all of these things.

We loved the layout, appreciated the dressing gowns and slippers, cookies, essentials in the fridge. We had to turn down the radiators as it simply got too warm with the outside weather remaining mild. Bath very much impressed my wife, the quality and comfort of the bed impressed as both. We would be very happy to make a future booking.

Would have been nice to of been informed about the building work there is an extension going up out the back so expect building noise from 8am till 5 pm did spoil the peace and quiet.

Delightful accommodation in a lovely part of Cumbria.

Great owners,nothing was too much trouble .

Clean ,impressive property ,home from home with fantastic views.

A fabulous quirky property.

Spent a couple of cold November days relaxing in the cottage watching the birds,and thrilled to see the red squirrels on a few occasions.Loved the bath and the cosiness.Only thing missing was a hot tub in the secluded area of the patio.Strange that there was a glass panel in the bathroom door ! Great value for money,and will be returning next year hopefully.

Amazing Place!

!! Would definitely recommend it if you would like to relax!!! Friendly Hosts, Beautiful Cottage & Stunning Views!!!

What a beautiful, romantic place to spend a long weekend or longer.

We had a special time, the setting is perfect and the accommodation is gorgeous and the treats were much appreciated thank you x

Amazing stay, really is the perfect place for a romantic break, would definitely go again

What a little gem this place is, absolutely stunning surroundings, helped by the snow!

We've had a wonderfully relaxing stay, loved it!

Loved his hospitality and the cottage l had drag my wife out as she did not want to leave;)

The perfect get-away to the country.