Field Barn

Great little cottage in a fantastic area, lots to see and do.

Alston village is so pretty and everyone is welcoming. The only thing we found disappointing at the cottage was the shower, water pressure is not that good but having said that we still had four blissful days of pease and relaxation.

Beautiful and remote cottage <3 does have wifi to work remotely, if needed also phone connection, but most definitely calm and stunning views & lovely walks!

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We really enjoyed our stay at Field Barn.

It was perfect for a quiet, restorative holiday, surrounded by the beautiful unspoilt Cumbrian landscape.

Lovely stay at Field Barn, very, very quiet with only the sound of sheep and birds.

Beautiful views all around the cottage. Thank you

Field barn was the perfect place to go and relax and get away from it all.

Great walks around the area, also it was comfortable to just say and read a book or do a jigsaw. We had a great time.

Loved our stay quite just what we needed, lovely place to stay everything you need cosy clean quite comfortable with amazing views.

What a stunning location

Stunning place, with amazing views

We enjoyed our week in The Field Barn.

Plenty of good walks from the cottage and Roe deer to watch in the field. On arrival the heating was on so lovely and warm. The cottage was very clean, the bed was comfortable and there is a large freezer. The only negative is the stairs, very steep and slippery. It needs anti slip pads on the steps to improve safety. We would definitely come again. Lynne, Mike and Lucy the dog.

Wonderful stay at Field Barn.

Cosy, comfortable and well equipped. Lovely comfy bed, spotless and clean. Views to take your breath away. We sat actually watching lambs being born. If you really want a total chill out I would highly recommend and would definitely return.

We had a fabulous time, peaceful remote just how we like it, lot's of walking and places to visit, lovely few days away ☺️ The only small thing was the strong smell (air freshener) i have asthma and it made me wheezy so had to put it outside the one in the bedroom !

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Perfect accommodation for a quiet relaxing week away.

We had a mainly cold and wet November week but it was always nice to get back in the warm, comfortable and cosy Field Barn.

Lovely place enjoyed are stay a peaceful and very quiet stay

If you're looking to escape from a busy life and enjoy silence then this is the place for you.

I stayed here last year, booked again this year and have already booked for next year. I love it

We very much liked the property and really enjoyed our stay.

The only thing stopping us giving it 5 stars were the flies. We couldn't open the upstairs windows without there being an immediate influx of big black flies! This must be somewhat of a known issue, at least at certain times of the year, since there is an electric fly trap installed. We dealt with the flies, and thankfully they don't seem to bother you when sat outside at the picnic table, but it was a great shame not to be able to have the french windows open, and it did make it rather warm upstairs. We wonder whether a mesh screen could be installed on the french windows somehow. The location was as peaceful and relaxing as we had hoped, however.

Exactly as it was listed, great break away, so peaceful and quiet, would definitely recommend

What an absolute pleasure it was to stay at Field Barn.

The setting was glorious, the wildlife we saw: deer, buzzards and hares, made us smile every day of our 7-night stay. If you want a break from waking up to the neighbours gable end, then go to Field Barn, you won't be disappointed.

This is a great place to get away from it all.

The barn had everything we needed. Hares, rooks, pheasants and mistle thrushes in the field every day. Lots of wildlife in the local area, and really beautiful riverside walks as well as the high moors. The only minor things were the mattress, which was really uncomfortable, and the stairs are steep and slippy (shiny wood) so be aware of that when booking. Other than that it was great and we loved it.

Lovely stay at field barn however, the first thing I look for at a property is an enclosed or part enclosed garden for my dog, very disappointed to arrive and this wasn't the case the description states "semi enclosed" it's not at all,this should be taken off the description .

The stairs are also very slippery and should have some sort of grip on them before someone really hurts themselves. Don't want to put anyone off staying here as it is lovely but just be prepared for no enclosed or semi enclosed garden and very dangerous stairs!

The Field Barn is perfect for a quiet getaway.

Location was ideal for us. The wildlife around the barn made it for us. Perfect place if you want to getaway from all the bustle of life and just have the sounds of nature. Never stopped in a 3* property before,but we were not disappointed at all. Very clean indeed and everything we needed was there.

Relaxing comfortable stay at field barn loved the views, kitchen well equipped, great night's sleep in a comfortable bed will definitely be back, the only two things I can suggest to make the property better is a runner or carpet for the stairs as they were slippery and also a gate to be put up to make the garden secure for the dog as the space is not enclosed

I have stayed at Field Barn several times.

It is ideal if you want to get away from it all. Quiet, isolated and in beautiful countryside, yet only a few minutes from Alston.

Field Barn is perfect!

If you like remote it is just lovely! Everything we needed was there! If there was one thing I could change or add….. I wouldn’t Field Barn is perfect 110/10!

Field Barn is a really relaxing place to stay.

It's quite remote, and if you want peace and quiet, it's ideal. Just what we were looking for! The property was very clean and tidy, and well equipped.

Was so nice, quiet and relaxing, definitely need a curtain or a cover for bathroom window though.

And I think it’s a bit much to ask us to clean all bedding and towels and dishes and be out for 10 o’clock in morning, I mean what do you pay a cleaner for? As we did job for them!!. For price we paid we would have expected cleaner to have done the job of a cleaner. Enjoyed the cottage but not having to clean it before we left, spoilt the whole experience for us, especially been forced to be out for 10 o’clock on a Sunday morning!

We had a fabulous stay and the cottage was beautiful in such a tranquil quiet location.

Will definitely be visiting again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is without doubt the best property we have stayed at with Sykes cottages.

If you want to to escape to pure peace and quiet, then this is the place. We were blessed with the beautiful weather too. We will be going back.

The holiday was fantastic the cottage was immaculate and the remoteness was great piece and quite was lovely, the only thing I would recommend is to have a name plate at the top of the drive to avoid confusion to the location of the cottage, otherwise we had a fantastic holiday and will definitely be back ,just on more suggestion maybe a stair gate at the top of the stairs.

Beautiful conversion in midst of moors surrounded by sheep and not much else.

Really peaceful and comfortable and good base to explore surrounds

Would be handy to have a sign at the top of the track field barn apart from that great stay loverly place

This property was perfect for me and my dog.

The location is beautiful and so relaxing with gorgeous walks all around so I have already booked again for next year. Inside you have everything you need for a home from home experience. Although the summer has finished and the autumn has arrived the property was so warm and cosy from the moment I walked in. The kitchen is well equipped and the tea, coffee, milk and biscuits are a thoughtful touch. Everything is spotlessly clean and I can't find any faults except that I wish I could have stayed longer as it is so relaxing. Can't wait for next year!

Stayed here twice now.

Beautiful scenery, local shops nearby & pub. Highly recommend this beautiful barn conversion.

Wow!

Field Barn is a very comfortable and well appointed property. The views are amazing and ever changing. As the weather changes so do the colours of the landscape. We found it to be fabulous. If you are after somewhere remote this is it. The neighbours, cows, sheep, hares, deer, owl, oh and the weasel are all very quiet and well behaved. We would recommend this property if you are after a peaceful break. Thank you.

Wow what a beautiful and great place to switch off and totally relax.

Field barn was ok but the freezer needed to be defrosted and the covid labels are out of date and a bit disturbing as we both are carers and went through that difficult period . We found everything else about the barn really lovely . The area its self is outstanding and has really lovely walks and plenty of wildlife to watch . Amazing holiday we will definitely recommend a stay there and we will definitely be staying at field barn again .

Second stay at this property.

Love the area, great for walking, nature, wandering around villages etc. No doubt we will visit again at some point.

If you're looking for a get away from everything break this is for you!

1 man and his dog arrived at the Barn during the tail end of ex-hurricane Ernesto and the first day was Storm Liliana. The build and design of the Barn prevented any knowledge of the wind and rain unless you looked out of the windows! The facilities were excellent, even including a George Foreman, the heating was easy to use and worked a treat. Lovely luxury touches like the softest quality bath towels showed the care and quality that the owners have insisted on. The provided internet however was worse than old school dial up due to the location, however my phone on EE had full and fast signal so online activities could still be enjoyed. Even the infamous slow dripping tap in the kitchen sink couldn't detract from a perfect relaxing break, thank you.

Very nice quiet place.

Being high up the TV reception is not always great, watching the Olympics was sometimes challenging. It's near Alston,which is a nice place.Good cafes and. supermarket. I didn't take a hair dryer,as often one in holiday lets but this place didn't have one. Hares live in the field next to the house, magical watching them.

The property is a lovely barn conversion, very cosy and secluded with beautiful views all around.

We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the seclusion. Whilst the property does have wifi its very intermittent and slow due to its location so if you are planning to stream anything or work you will struggle. It would be helpful to have this in the information. However if you want to get away from everything and relax this is a great spot. A note about Lakelovers - we logged a query with them on WhatsApp three days before our break but they apparently they were so inundated with requests that we kept getting automated updates prompting us to reply 'Yes' if we still required an answer. I would suggest contacting them another way as WhatsApp was very poor.

Lovely smells as we entered and Spotlessly clean throughout.

Well equipped kitchen and slept very well. In a fabulous setting perfect for all our needs. The fresh milk was a nice touch. We had a great time exploring

Lovely quiet surroundings and spotlessly clean.

Lots of local walks. Cottage very cosy and comfortable.

We stayed at Field Barn as a couple with our dog for 4 nights.

The barn is super clean and tidy with one of the best equipped kitchens I've seen (there was even a george Foreman grill!). Field Barn is so secluded and so quiet (all you can hear is sheep baa'ing), we all slept amazingly after a day in the fresh air. We were lucky enough to get some decent dry weather so made the most of the many walks around the area with our dog who absolutely loved it. I would absolutely not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice relaxing and quiet countryside stay.

We loved the cottage and the location was stunning!

It was very clean and comfortable, was pleased to see the wooden banisters. If we had to be really picky the kitchen tap dripped constantly and the shower could have been more powerful. Having said that we would definitely love to stay there again.

This was our 9th stay at the Field Barn and we've already booked our 10th.

You can't go wrong with this property. The views are gorgeous, the area is so peaceful and there are plenty of walks available on the doorstep. The barn is cleaned to perfection and has all the amenities you could want....and more! Can't wait till our next visit.

Lovely little cottage with stunning views, very cosy, clean and everything we needed, even fresh milk on arrival, very welcomed after a long drive.

The cottage was nice.

The views were amazing. The only thing I would say is that you need a new tin opener and the kitchen tap dripped. Also, to ask guests to strip the bed is frankly a cheek! It's not the guest's responsibility to help the cleaner! We're not in COVID now! Maybe pay the cleaner more to do their job. We've stayed in dozens of cottages and have NEVER been asked to strip the bed before. Hotels don't ask you to do it so how come an expensive cottage would??? Oh and I think the TV was far too small. I would expect a large TV in such a large room, to watch after long hikes. Other than that the Cottage was pleasant. Obviously the steep spiral staircase might put some people off but it was fine for us.

A fantastic little place in a fantastic location.

We really enjoyed the walks from the front door, the incredible views and the lambs in the field opposite! We had everything we needed and it's one of the best and most comfortable places we've ever stayed. We'll definitely be back in the future. Thank you for an amazing holiday!

Amazing weekend away for my girlfriend and I, in a beautiful property and setting.

The Field Barn was spotless with some really nice touches to make it even more welcoming. The welcome book was great with information and recommendations of things to do and places to go. Such a great remote location to switch off and take a break away from everything. We'd definitely recommend the Field Barn to anyone and we will be back for sure.

This is a little gem if a property, we wanted to get away from the fireworks and this was perfect.

There was masses of equipment in the kitchen and the bedding etc was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would definitely go back. My only criticism would be the sofa and chair could do with changing as they are not very comfortable, the sofa has a definite ridge going along it, very odd. And the stairs could do with a handrail on the other side with the rope one needs tightening at the end. Did t enjoy the stairs but coped! Great visit and I'm sure we'll be returning!

This is the second time I’ve stayed at Field Barn.

It is a lovely place to stay, it is so quiet. I came to read and relax away from everything. There are plenty of walks. I went into Alston and can recommend the cafe and there is a spar and a Coop for supplies. The property has everything you need and was very clean. Plenty of wildlife surrounding the property. I also had a few visits from the woolly neighbours.

Lovely property in a remote part of the North Pennines.

Everything was good except I did find the noise from the nearby wind turbine a bit annoying at times.

We had a fabulous, quiet break away from everything, just peaceful and I feel recuperated after my break.

I love nature and walking. That is what you have at field barn. It's beautiful property to stay in. Like going home. There was all amenities and more. The owners have gone above usual standards. We will be booking to go again. I will highly recommend field barn,especially for nature lovers. Alston is 5 mile away and it's a beautiful village as well as Nenthead.

The table and bench outside is a favourite spot - complete peace and surrounded by such beauty.

Top class changeover cleaning - everywhere was spotless. A super comfortable bed added to a perfect short holiday break. Thank you.

We fell in love within 5 minutes of arrival.

Everything was awsome and we're reluctant to leave.A credit to the owners.Many thanks.

We had such a fantastic stay at Field Barn, we had to book again the day we returned!

The barn is in a remote location, overlooking Alston Moor and the surrounding Pennines, fantastic for sitting out at night and looking at the stars, with no noise other than the sheep and the crackle of a fire. The bed is extremely comfy and there is plenty of space in the bedroom for clothes and other belongings, there were two of us and we each had a wardrobe. The bathroom was lovely and bright and the water was nice and hot, perfect after a long day of walking. We can’t express enough how wonderful the upstairs space is, the kitchen is well equipped, the fridge/freezer is spacious enough for supplies for a week, and the oven/cooker is modern and easy to use. We especially enjoyed the coffee machine in the mornings. The sofas were comfy and the juliette balcony gave us lovely views over the moor. We stayed for five days and didn’t have the TV on at all as there was no need with the scenery! There’s also a porch in the entrance to leave muddy shoes and to hang coats. Alston is around a 50min walk away, and the nearest pub in Nenthead is around 15/20 minutes walk, however, we couldn’t see any need to leave in the evenings as we enjoyed sitting out with the dog and a glass of wine. 10/10 stay - we would recommend Field Barn to anyone. We'd like to thank the hosts for providing such a perfect and genuinely lovely place and being great with communication throughout.

I FOUND FIELD BARN A PLACE OF RELAXATION WHERE YOU COULD LIVE LIFE AT YOUR PACE.

THE ONLY THING THAT I FOUND MISSING WAS A BATH TUB AFTER WALKING MILES THERE WAS NO WAY TO RELAX THE ACHES AND PAINS .

An excellent cottage in a wonderfully quiet and beautiful location.

The local area is excellent for quiet but uncrowded walking. Convenient for Hadrian's Wall, Vindolanda, Roman Army Museum etc..

The cottage was nice with some nice touches and well equipped.

We liked the remote position and walked into Alston from the cottage a few times. Unfortunately the settee and chair were uncomfortable and so was the bed. The shower worked intermittently meaning sometimes we needed to hold the on/off switch with one hand and try to shower with the other (we thought it was a water saving feature to start with). Other times once pressed it worked until pressed again? The toilet handle was really loose upon arrival and on the 3rd day it come off, and I had to fit it back. The internet was really poor as in it would keep resetting itself every couple of minutes whilst using it (we had the same problem when we used BT). I know there are a few negatives in this review and we could have called the caretaker for the maintenance issues. I'm sure when the things are repaired it will make someone the perfect place to stay.

This is our second stay in this beautiful little cottage.

It was just as amazing as our first. Was lovely to watch the tiny lambs in the field right next to the cottage over our Easter break. Had everything we needed and more. Never had to venture far with the vast amount of walks surrounding us and the amazing scenic views.

Fabulous property - everything you need for a secluded break away

Amazing, never wanted to leave

Fabulous cottage.

Really couldn't have wished for a better place to stay over Christmas. Such a stunning setting. Field Barn is a true credit to the owners. Spotlessly clean, warm & cosy with everything you need for a perfect stay.

Absolutely outstanding!

I can't praise the field barn highly enough, it was exactly as advertised, cleaned to an exceptionally high level and fully kitted out to cook if you wanted evenings in. I generally don't stay in the same place more than once because I love to explore, but I'd stay here again in a heartbeat! It has been my favourite stay in the UK without a shadow of a doubt - thankyou!!

Field Barn is an amazing place with stunning views, very peaceful and plenty of great walks from the doorstep.

Field Barn was immaculately clean, very warm and cosy with everything provided to have a fantastic self catering stay. After hours of beautiful walks it was a pleasure to return. Field Barn is an absolute credit to Gemma and Jonathan and we will definitely be returning. Steve, Kristy & Ebony the dog.

Just what we wanted pease and quiet.

Our dog loved it never heard a firework

Great property fantastic views so cosy and warm and just a fantastic place to relax and the property is a credit to the owners 5*** all the way

Having not visited this specific area before, Field Barn proved to be a fantastic location from which we could access so many places of interest and fantastic walks.

The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable and we had all the facilities we needed. Its location provided peace and quiet and allowed us to appreciate the beautiful, surrounding landscape. Definitely a cottage and location to revisit again. Thank you for such an enjoyable week.

Lovely well looked after property.

Love the location just what we wanted to be in the middle of nowhere and spend time walking the dog and reading. I know a few people have fed back about the flies, there are flies but not sure there is much can be done given its the country. Thanks for the fly spray which worked. Certainly not a massive issue and we would defo come again and recommend the house. It's lovely. Everything you need to do a big shop and stay in if you want. Local pub friendly and we walked a few times for a pint at lunch only takes 20ish mins and fabulous walk. Lots of local walks from the house too. Peaceful comfortable stay. Thanks

We thought it was idyllic,very quiet and exactly what we'd hoped for.

.Nice and clean also...would love to visit again at some time in the future,but definitely for longer!

Everything was just fine.

Beautiful area and fantastic weather. Fairly remote, but still good wifi. Spacious bedroom and very well equipped.

We absolutely adored Field Barn - we stayed for a week following our wedding and plan to book another stay next year.

The views are stunning from every side of the hills and countryside and there is plenty of outdoor space and seating to sit and enjoy this from. Everything was absolutely spotless when we got there from the kitchen area to the bedroom. Fluffy towels are provided, the kitchen has everything you need (except a tin opener); there are even rechargeable torches. My only comments for possible improvement are that the sofa, being a sofa bad, isn’t quite as comfy as a normal sofa would be. Also, whilst very comfortable, the bed is super creaky and a person moving around in the night wakes the other. I definitely think a more sturdy and less creamy bed frame would take my review to five stars instead of four. Alston is the closest town and it’s very quaint and picturesque, we loved it. There’s a Co-op and a few little gift type shops, a few pubs, a chippy and a general takeaway with Chinese, pizzas, kebabs etc All in all this was a fabulous week away

It was just what we needed.

Thank you.

Lovely property and location and some nice walks with the dogs The only issue was WiFi sometimes didn’t get any at all however I do understand it’s a remote location we would normally stream Netflix etc Digital Tv Channels we’re minimal and being able to stream would of been a bonus But overall nice cottage and would stay again Ian

Third visit - excellent in every way!

Absolutely fantastic.

Location is amazing. Very peaceful. Scenic walks in every direction, and only a short drive to Alston. Cottage was very clean and had everything we needed and more for the perfect stay. Owners very friendly and helpful when I needed to contact them for some advice. Would return without hesitation.

The Barn is the place to be in a heatwave.

The ground floor is tiled which ensures a good nights sleep as the room is cool. In the day time of the heatwave the bedroom was the place to retreat to to keep cool! The only neighbours were the sheep and the silence was wonderful. The local people were also so friendly and the "Spar" shop in Alston is a delight, we recommend the cream cakes and butchers. We enjoyed walking our dog and he was happy to run free at the Derwent Reservoir Dog Field. In return he let us visit Beamish on a cooler day. A real get away from it holiday, thank you .

We had a lovely, relaxing week at Field Barn.

The cottage had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the peaceful location. We were lucky with the weather and had some great walks.

Delightful and such a relaxing few days away with beautiful scenery and a lovely little property with roadside guests on occasions , the sheep and ponies , so lovely to see them run free.

Just one recommendation and by no way a complaint. A table outside with the bench that is already provided. Lovely stay Julie and Richard Chapman

We had a really enjoyable week staying at Field Barn.

The barn was very well equipped and in a lovely quiet location with uninteruprted views from every window. The barn was very clean and well equipped, we would happily stay there again

Loved the cottage and the location.

Wonderful to look out of the windows and see wildlife in the fields e.g hares and curlew. Much to explore locally e.g walking, visit to the lead & zinc mine in Nenthead. Will definitely stay again.

A very cosy little house, but with plenty of space and facilities on the inside.

The barn is situated on a very calm and relaxing location as well. It was perfectly clean and everything we needed was there.

The cottage was very clean and well equipped with good quality items.

Good to have a full sized fridge freezer as we took all of our food with us. The only slight complaint was that the sofa could have been a bit more comfortable but all in all a good place to stay.

2nd visit - just as wonderful as the 1st.

Beautiful, peaceful location. Immaculately clean and well equipped, characterful property. Stairs are steep and narrow but sturdy rope bannister on one side and thoughtfully positioned handles plus posts to hold onto on the other side. Good water pressure and consistent hot water temperature for showering. Internet connection excellent considering rural location - only occasionally lost it but quickly reconnected. Can’t praise Field Barn enough - an absolute gem.

We had a very relaxing stay at Field Barn, the accommodation was excellent it was so clean and all credit should be given to the cleaners.

The views were brilliant and the sheep and lambs in the field were so close to us. My dog spent ages just watching the lambs playing . There was a pub 20 minutes walk away that served food and allowed dogs. We would definitely think of going back .

The Field Barn was ideal as we wanted remote, however the stairs were very tight and not very safe for the older person, the hand rail did not give much confidence, either going up or down, the internet kept going off,having to re_connect with the router each time.

The tv kept breaking up, making it hard to watch. The shower is not very strong, and the bathroom is cold,compared to the rest of the barn. With such a fabulous views there is no seating outside to sit with a cuppa,or a evening glass of wine .

Absolutely brilliant in every way.

Accurate pictures and information, apart from the picnic table (missing) which would have been lovely to use in the sunshine. Spotlessly clean. Tasteful and sturdy furniture. Plenty of wardrobe space. Nicely decorated. Well equipped and lots of thoughtful touches. Comfy bed. Easy to use heating and microwave. Amazing location - beautiful views, so peaceful and quiet, very private. I split my holiday between studying and walking - brilliant for both activities. Sheep and pit ponies in surrounding fields for company. Owner helpful/ responsive/ friendly when there was power cut one afternoon and when there was strange banging noise (turned out to be lounge heater, but was only on first night which was cold). Tons of walks on the doorstep. Broadband better than expected - sometimes iffy during day but perfect at night. Loved it so much, have booked to go back twice again this year! 100/10. Thank you!

Beautiful location and ideal holiday let for a couple.

Our puppy settled very well here and enjoyed a number of local walks not far from the barn. A lot of wildlife to see and beautiful clear sky at night. Would go back again for sure!

Excellent place, beautiful views and very friendly owners.

The binder they left with all the information we needed was excellent, as were the walking maps, dvds, books and board games. 10/10 I couldn’t recommend more.

Property was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.

The curved part of the stairs are very steep and narrow but ok with care

This property is Amazing and was as described.

It was peaceful and beautiful. I have never been to a more stunning location, We live in a stunning part of the world, but this was incredible and this is with it blowing a gale and raining and snowing. The owners has made this perfect let with all the details just fab, true professional. Will definitely return to the amazing location. Stuart & Lindsay

The property was spotless and we had everything needed.

Would definitely go back.

Fabulous cottage, everything there you need, nice and remote, which is what we like, walking from the doorstep.

It is a credit to the owners and the cleaners who look after it, throughly enjoyed our weekend, definitely look to book again in the future.

Field Barn was the perfect getaway for us.

It was cosy, warmed up quickly, had a well-stocked kitchen and all the facilities we needed. The location was fantastic and we had a lovely time. Hopefully we'll be back in future! It's our new favourite place.

Excellent stay, out in the middle on the countryside which is exactly what I wanted.

Well organised cottage with everything to hand. I high recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

We stayed here for 4 nights and it was absolutely wonderful.

It is remote and high up so I'm glad we had a bigger car, but easy to find and still near areas to walk. The views were insane and we loved being surrounded by the sheep and watching them feed just outside our window. The barn had all the home comforts and necessities you would need, was nice and warm, WiFi was good as was the TV signal if that's important to you. It was so quiet and peaceful, just the break we needed!

We had a very nice stay at Field Barn and had the full Cumbria experience, the property is very well located for exploring and we used it as a base to travel over an hour both East and West to get as far as Ullswater and visiting family in Chester-Le-Street.

We will definitely consider booking again in 2022.

We love field barn, it's such a lovely property with a very peaceful feel to it and beautiful surroundings, It's a perfect place for some time out.

My only criticism of this otherwise excellent cottage is that it was not possible to open windows because the place was immediately invaded by many flies.

It may have been due to the unusually warm weather, or possibly because sheep (the same culprits each day) had adopted the area immediately outside the cottage as a rest area (and loo!). I appreciate that flies are part of life in a farming area, but maybe an “insectocutor” would help. OTOH, to be fair, the fly problem wasn’t as noticeable during the first couple of (cooler) days of my holiday.

Very nice cottage - the only minor thing is the outside table and chairs is falling apart /- could do with a better outside table / chairs - other than that superb property

Gorgeous location, very comfortable accommodation & spotlessly clean.

Only one small improvement would be we could've done with something to sit on outside (picnic bench is beyond safe use). We watched hares & a barn owl from the juliet balcony & the scenery is stunning.

We had a lovely, peaceful stay at Field Barn.

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and the views and surroundings were beautiful. Our only suggestions for improvement would be to provide a good set of chopping knives, and also blackout blinds or blackout lining for the curtains in the bedroom. We were there over the summer solstice and it was light at about 4am! I'd highly recommend a stay at Field Barn if you want a quiet, relaxing break away from it all!

The pictures do the barn justice, it was as I expected, the North Pennines on the other hand were far more beautiful than I realised.

We absolutely loved our stay at Field Barn.

The views were stunning and the barn itself was so cosy. The owners really have paid attention to the little touches to make our stay as comfortable as possible, from the coffee machine to the george foreman grill. We couldn't fault the cleanliness of the barn, there wasn't a spec of dust in sight! The location is so remote, and was ideal for us as we have an anxious dog who is uncomfortable in busy areas. It was so quiet that we didn't see another soul our whole stay! I would definitely recommend it as a place to switch off, relax and unwind, and the nearby walks are perfect for exercising an energetic border collie. We will definitely be back!!!

We enjoyed everything.

The peace and quiet. The walks on the surrounding moors. Even the snow we got added to the beauty of the area.

Field Barn was even more lovely than the pictures.

Pictures can't show how wonderfully peaceful it was, or the stunning starry skies at night. We had a fabulous break.

The location, the wildlife and the lovely cosy Barn

Lovely cottage, in the middle of the Pennines.

Surrounding area was good for walks and cycling. Quiet as well.

Excellent property really comfortable in a fantastic location very quiet.

Also with the current situation really clean. Best equipped cottage we have visited will certainly re-visit.

Amazing location in the middle of nowhere at the end of a Rd up in the Pennines.

A farm 100 metres away, but otherwise it's sheep, Hills and wind. The field barn is more of a small tower. Upstairs is the open plan living area with a reasonable kitchen, comfortable furniture and large TV with Netflix. Candles and even a few pods for the coffee machine provided. Down stairs is a modern bathroom with simple Mira shower. The bed was comfortable with a rocking chair and plenty of wardrobe storage. Everything was fresh, clean and new , and well chosen. There were lots of ornaments and perhaps better quality John Lewis crockery etc than one might expect. Covid precautions all in place. Electric heaters were plenty to keep this place snug despite the incessant wind. Patio doors lead out to a small stone patio wraps around two sides. Sit at the picnic bench and watch the sun go down. Plenty of gravel parking, enough for a lorry. Remember, this is very rural, so access to the property is a long winding rough single track, road. Owner suggests arriving in daylight, but it wasn't hard to find, just have to be patient when driving slowly up the long winding track. Plenty of Walks up into the Hills or down into the Valley from here. Walking to Alstom takes perhaps 90 minutes, driving perhaps 10. Overall, if you want solitude or walking or raw nature, this is ideal. Can't think of anything negative to say to be honest. Was woken early one morning by a big grey sheep eating the picnic table loudly!

Beautiful secluded place to stay.

Field Barn has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The owners are friendly and nothing too much trouble. We are already planning to return.

This was our first time booking with Syresham Cottages so we weren't sure what to expect.

We were over the moon on our arrival at Field Barn, the pictures didn't do it justice. We immediately felt like we'd come home, it was such a cosy and cute cottage with everything you could need for your stay. It was lovely and clean and everything, including the bed sheets, smelled amazing. The views from every window were stunning and we woke the first morning to cute bunnies in the fields around us. There are lots of stunning walks on your doorstep which was just what we wanted and then we could retreat to the tranquility of Field Barn. As city dwellers this was a perfect place for us to relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. We will definitely be back.

This was the perfect place to go and unwind and switch off from the rest of the world for a bit.

Communication with the owners was easy and helpful.

Chilled .

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Lovely accomodation in a remote location.

Perfect for some hilly walks. Really well presented and comfortable and had everything that we needed. No WiFi but it is being installed. Great to be able to switch off. Some nice touches left by the hosts and felt very safe and clean in relation to covid-19. Would rebook.