The Hay Loft

The Hay Loft has been our favourite holiday accommodation so far on our trip in the UK.

Bed was very comfy, great pillows. Kitchen was super well stocked. Living room was so cozy, we were there during some heavy rain and the wood burner made all the difference! All in all, a very welcoming little house, 10/10 would recommend!

The holiday home was lovely and very thoughtfully decorated and kitted out.

The cottage had a very warm and welcoming feel and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The owners left some thoughtful welcome gifts and food basics in the fridge which was a very nice touch and was appreciated. We found the position of the holiday home to be perfect for enjoying the lakes and we would recommend to anybody.

Loved The Hay Loft so much.

Clean, practical, open and welcoming.

Our stay at Hay Loft was absolutely delightful.

One of peace and quiet which we greatly appreciated! Our hosts were extremely generous in terms of providing a welcome pack that went far beyond the essentials. Hugh's homemade Anzac biscuits were delicious. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable. Information provided on what to do, where to go, emergency contacts, etc. was extensive and most helpful. We highly recommend Hay Loft and would certainly revisit. David and Jill.

excellent peaceful relaxing break at the hay loft I would highly recommend a stay here to anybody , excellent location for sight seeing and very comfortable accommodation.

The cottage was fantastic, well equipped and cosy.

The location was so peaceful and relaxing. The hosts Amanda and Hugh were very welcoming We will definitely be going back

We had a great week at The Hay Loft in early February.

There was a great welcome pack including some wonderful homemade biscuits. The cottage was warm and cosy with underfloor heating and wood burning stove. Hosts were welcoming and helpful. Richard and Jackie

The cottage was lovely, very warm and welcoming.

The welcome pack was much appreciated, bread, butter, coffee, home made marmalade which was gorgeous plus home made biscuits. There was also beer and wine but we don't drink so didn't partake of that. The only downside was finding the cottage, we arrived in the dark, pouring down with rain and got lost twice. The sign was down on the ground by the wall which we just couldn't see. Plus we weren't expecting gates, we thought it was a lane that we were looking for. But, the owners are lovely, very friendly.

This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful position with easy access to the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales.

There are lots of little touches which make you feel welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay despite appalling weather.

Lovely cottage, nice to have an ev charging point, owner very helpful.

Had a wonderful holiday in the hay loft very comfortable and well equipped set in a very peaceful and beautiful area.

We loved going to nearby Kendal which has plenty of shops and supermarkets also visited Ulverston to see the Laurel and Hardy museum. We would highly recommend the hay loft as a base for exploring this beautiful part of the country.

Lovely clean, well-equipped barn conversion accommodation.

Everything we needed was provided, the owners were very friendly and helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again :)

Delighted with the welcome pack.

Access roads were in great condition. Plenty of parking. Lovely and quiet yet didn’t feel too remote. Helpful but unobtrusive owners on site. Will be happy to return!

A perfect Cottage.

Nicely furnished and very friendly hosts.

We really enjoyed staying in this cottage as it was in a lovely area.

It was next to the owners house but they were mindful of our privacy. Great views from the cottage as well as walks from the door. Decorated to a high standard and very comfortable.Great welcome pack left for us as well. Would stay here again.

Lovely property with everything you need provided.

Thoughtful welcome pack including basic staples and homemade treats. Detailed information pack covering local amenities, places of interest and excellent walks in the area. Hugh and Amanda are excellent hosts and have thought of everything to make your stay really enjoyable. We looked forward to the daily visits from their friendly dog Alfie. We will certainly visit again at a future date.

We can’t rate this cottage highly enough, located in a beautiful area near so many outstanding locations.

The very welcoming and friendly owners who live next door, but were never intrusive, clearly care for their cottage which was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The welcome pack was without doubt the best we’ve experienced, including delicious homemade produce!

We absolutely loved our stay with the Hayloft - thank you so much to Amanda and Hugh.

It's our favourite holiday home we've stayed in and we will be back and recommending to others! We loved the decor, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the cottage was xtremely clean. The outdoor spaces were great, and the positioning was ideal for the Lakes and Dales.

We absolutely loved our stay at The Hayloft.

The place is beautiful and nicely situated in an area that is quiet with lots of nice walking available, but still within a short travel distance of major towns. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming, with a special mention to the dog, Alfie, who was a very gracious host and kept us entertained with games of frisbee. We will definitely be returning for future visits.

Such an amazing cottage and location we love it.

And the homemade cookies and Alfie are added bonuses! X

Definitely the best property we have stayed in (and others said the same in the Visitor Book).

Perfect quiet location only a few miles from Kendal and handy for the Motorway. Our excellent hosts, Hugh and Amanda, gave us lots of local information. A fantastic welcome pack too with essentials and homemade goodies. Very much a cosy "home from home" for our pre- Christmas break. We were delighted to find there was so much to do in the area in mid December. We explored the Lake District and even ventured into the Yorkshire Dales. Lots of Christmas shopping, coffee shops, museums and even the pantomime in Lancaster and the Theatre by the Lake in Keswick. We can really recommend the property and a big thank you to Hugh and Amanda! We were their last guests this year and weI are sure they will have lots of satisfied customers in 2025! Best Wishes, Helen and Stephen from Edinburgh.

This is an excellent property clean, comfortable and friendly.

The welcome pack was very generous and had home made items. It had lovely outside seating areas and was in a very peaceful location. Would be happy to return.

A beautiful property in a beautiful area.

The Hay Loft has everything you could need, very clean, comfortable, lovely hosts and a great welcome pack. It was soooo relaxing, we loved it. We would definitely visit again.

Our stay at 'The Hay Loft' was lovely.

The cottage was perfect with everything you could think of and lots of little extras which adds that special touch. Very peaceful and relaxing. The hosts Amanda & Hugh were lovely and Alfie (the most friendliest dog) visited us every day and loved to play Frisbee with our son. We would highly recommend 'The Hay Loft'. Thank you for a lovely stay, Marie, Richard & Ethan.

Beautiful cottage, very comfortable and equipped with everything you need.

Better than home from home! Location and scenery perfect. Hugh & Amanda are very thoughtful owners and should be very proud of their cottage, it's by far the best we've stayed in. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely return to The Hay Loft if we up in the lakes again, no hesitation.

Very comfortable cottage and a remarkably generous welcome pack.

Everything done to a very high standard. Amanda and Hugh were excellent but not intrusive hosts. Thank you both. We had a very relaxing week.

Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation in a very peaceful setting in the countryside.

Fantastic amenities. Close enough to the lakes and mountains for a daily trip out. Wonderful hosts. Thank you for a lovely stay!

This is a little gem of a cottage.

It's cosy, comfortable, well-equipped and immaculately clean. It's in a lovely location - ideally situated for both The Lakes District and Yorkshire Dales. The owners Amanda & Hugh will greet you with a very warm welcome and are really lovely people - they also provide lots of 'extras' including Amanda's delicious home-made biscuits and marmalade. And then there's Alfie!! He's such a sweetie - he visits every morning & evening and is always there to greet you when you get back from a day out. We had the most lovely holiday in this special cottage (and the weather was very kind to us as well - perfect!) and would highly recommend it. Many thanks to Amanda & Hugh (and of course Alfie) for being the most perfect hosts. Margaret & Mel

What more can I say other than AMAZING from start to finish, Hugh & Amanda where fantastic hosts the welcome hamper with home made marmalade and biscuits went down a treat with the coffee.

The Hay Loft was spotless with everything you could need including visit’s from Alfie the most friendly dog you would ever meet. Who loved playing frisbee in the afternoon !! . An ideal position to visit anywhere in the lakes and even having electric charging for my car was a bonus all I can say is thank you from the bottom of hearts Hugh & Amanda x don’t be frightened to book this place it is truly beautiful.

A beautiful cottage, comfortably furnished, wonderfully quiet and yet close to everything, just a few miles from the M6 ​​and Kendal, Windermere is also not far.

Ideal location to visit the Lakes, which can be busy. Amanda and Hugh are a friendly and hospitable couple who make you feel immediately at home. And we truly enjoyed the daily visits by Alfie, a real sweetheart (and we’re not even real ‘dog lovers’.)

The hay loft was absolutely beautiful, the property is finished to very highest standard and your hosts hugh and Amanda go the extra mile to make sure your stay is everything you want it to be.

We can honestly say there is nothing negative to say about the property or hosts and would highly recommend a stay. Also Alfie was an added bonus (if you stay you will see) we will definitely look to book again for our next lakes visit.

This is one of the best cottages that we have stayed in over the past 30 years.

It is warm, quiet ,clean and the bed is comfortable. Hugh, Amanda and Archie were very welcoming and provided a lovely basket of food for us. We would quite happily return.

Brilliant stay at the Hay Loft.

We have been stopping in cottages for 20 plus years and this is one of the best ever. Great location, faultless hosts, best ever welcome pack including home made biscuits and marmalade, just add to the quality. The Hay loft is very peaceful, warm and comfortable. Excellent beds and shower, underfloor heating and brilliant little log burner. Full Fiber WiFi very quick and stable. Walks from the Hay Loft and more in the welcome book only add to the service provided. Would go back at the drop of a hat.

The Hay Loft is a beautiful gem in the Lakes where you can enjoy absolute peace and luxurious comfort.

The perfect place to recharge, relax and enjoy great hospitality! Highly recommend.

10/10 Homely, warm, quiet, private, clean cottage.

The homemade cookies and marmalade was a thoughtful touch very much appreciated. Beautiful log burner keeps the place toasty. Lovely guard dog Alfie always outside our door waiting for us. Outstanding scenery surrounding and so peaceful! Couldn’t have asked for more, didn’t want to go home. Thank you.

It was great to spend a week in hay loft, Hugh and Amanda were great looking forward to come again really enjoyed it

We had a delightful week in this warm, cozy well appointed cottage which felt like a home from home.

Everything you could need has been anticipated and the welcome pack was very generous (including home-made biscuits and marmalade). Very friendly owners, what’s not to like? Thank you very much Hugh and Amanda.

I would book to go back again.

Location great Accomodation great Hosts great. A very relaxing stay What more can I say.

Enjoyable stay in a well maintained property it had everything we needed.

The welcome pack contained some homemade items which made it extra special.Hugh & Amanda are lovely people who were helpful in anything we needed. Highly recommend this as a holiday destination.

Apart from during the pandemic, we have stayed in various holiday cottages in the lake district, Yorkshire dales, North Wales & Scotland every year for the last 32 years .

.. and we can honestly say this is the best one ever! The Hay Loft is a beautiful, very well equipped property and the owners Hugh & Amanda are lovely. As are their dogs, in particular Alfie, who likes to pay frequent visits to the cottage. The views from the cottage are magnificent. The welcome pack and all the little extras such as milk, butter & bread, tea & coffee were lovely and most welcome after a very long journey. We loved it there, despite the awful weather & my bad knee, and we hope to return in the future. (My husband only had 1 little niggle ... there is no shaver point. Also the door from the bedroom out onto the patio wouldn't open.)

A beautiful cottage in a lovely setting.

The cottage was equipped with everything we could possibly need during our stay. A very generous welcome pack was provided and was much appreciated. The owners were at hand if there was anything we might have needed during our stay.

If you feel the need to escape the stress and pressures of a busy life - this is the exact location you need to be plus Hugh and Amanda are the most considerate of hosts and provide everything needed to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable.

The cottage was immaculate and finished to a high standard.

The owners provided many extras, homemade biscuits and marmalade a welcome treat. Although in an isolated area the surroundings are beautiful and Kendal is approx 12 miles away. We discovered many areas in the Lake District not seen in past years.

Lovely place, would definitely recommend.

It has everything you need and in a lovely setting.

Beautiful place with wonderful surrounding countryside and delightful, helpful and friendly hosts.

We very much enjoyed our short stay and are planning for a longer stay next year. Dave and Clare

This property was an absolute gem.

I cannot fault the location, property or hosts. We looked forward to returning after a long day out and to have a glass of wine and taking in the scenery and peace and quiet. The hosts and their dog were great aswell and they helped with any questions we might have. The only negative was ( We had to leave and come home ). Would definatly return to the Hayloft again, weather was perfect and the property and hosts were aswell, well done.

Fabulous cottage in a scenic location with great views.

Beautifully presented by thoughtful owners who added lots of personal touches to make us feel very welcome. We had a great holiday and would definitely return. A very good base to explore Kendal and lake district.

A lovely comfortable homely cottage which provided a great base for exploring the Lakes.

From the generous Welcome pack, to the thoughtful touches, everything was covered so we could focus on relaxing and enjoying our holiday.

We found the Hay Loft very clean, comfortable and welcoming.

The hosts were eager to ensure we had everything we needed and provided a most generous welcome pack. An absolute saviour for us was overnight charging at a very fair rate, especially when local chargers were either all in use or just 7kw which would take at least 12 hours for a decent amout of charge . Thank you for providing this excellent facility. We highly recommend the Hay Loft, it is in a beautiful location and is in easy reach of the Lakes.

Our holiday at the beautifully converted Hay Loft was like 'home from home' extremely comfortable with all our needs on arrival provided for - over and above - team, coffee, milk, butter, bread etc, very helpful after a long journey.

The countryside surrounding the Hay Loft is beautiful and tranquil, perfect for a relaxing holiday. Kendal is only a short distance away for all your shopping needs, and of course all that the Lake District has to offer with mountains and lakes, not forgetting how easily the Yorkshire Dales can also be reached. A really outstanding cottage.