Berts Cottage

Beautiful cottage, very comfy bed, loved the gas log burner!

Lots of walks in the area, the village itself is lovely to walk around and we enjoyed a cooked breakfast and homemade cheesecake in the local cafe. Hoping to return in the future.

This property is far lovelier than even its photos suggest.

It's supremely cosy and has been beautifully furnished and decorated. We are usually real fire people but the gas "log burner" may have converted us! The beds are very comfy too. We had three consecutive days of pretty much non-stop torrential rain and gale force winds but were truly content in this wonderful little sanctuary.

A very comfortable cottage, beautifully furnished with everything provided for a wonderful stay.

What a beautiful stay!

Such a quiet and beautiful location, the views from the property are lovely, the house is cosy and everything you need is there, would definitely recommend this property and will return in the future!

We enjoyed an extremely comfortable stay at Bert’s cottage.

Everything was provided for us and was of a very high standard. On arrival the upstairs almost took my breath away as it is just beautiful. Lots of interesting things to look at and books to read and board games to play. Our granddaughter enjoyed the first few days before returning to school. I fully recommend this property and hope to stay again sometime. Thank you to the owners.

A beautiful cottage, well equipped and lovely peaceful surroundings.

Highly recommend.

The holiday was brilliant.

This was our second visit to this place and it was just as good as the first visit.

The location was better than the photos give off.

I'm talking about the view from outside the property it's really lovely to be in the middle of such scenic views. The property itself was lovely. Good heating system that's easy to change if needed. Everything you need is there. The bedrooms are downstairs and kitchen and living space and dining upstairs which I rather enjoyed. I read a complaint in the notebook regarding this but that was the customers issue not checking the layout before paying. We already knew it was inverted and honestly the views from the windows are epic. Such a lovely place. Surrounded by sheep and cows. The house next door had geese and ducks that would sneak under the fence and say hello. I slept really well the bed was comfortable. The owners responded to all help requests and were very quick to reply. Worth every penny. To consider glamping is the same price. You'd be insane to pay for a glamping pod instead of berts cottage. Thank you so much for our welcomed stay!

Bert’s Cottage is a perfect location for exploring a wide range of hills, fells and mountains and was just what we were looking for.

The cottage has a very well equipped kitchen which was great for a week long stay. Beds were very comfortable and there was plentiful hot water and easily controlled heating. Overall fantastic. I would recommend.

Lived up to expectations.

Absolutely thrilled. We look forward to returning one day.

Absolutely stunning cottage in a beautiful location.

Extremely well equipped, had everything we needed and more. The décor was just unbelievably amazing. Super clean and easy to access, the perfect stay. Will definitely be booking again.

A fabulous property in stunning scenery.

Perfect in every way. Will definitely stay at Bert's Cottage again.

Simply the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in.

5 star all the way. Beautifully curated with lovely pieces , everything needed has been thought of and very warm and comfortable, not forgetting the great views and peace and quiet. Loved the proximity to Appleby for great coffee breaks and supplies. Lovely friendly local in the villages and good eating places close by. We didn't want to leave but we will be back! Well done to the owners you have created a wonderful space.

Berts Cottage was absolutely lovely.

It was clean, warm, quiet, decorated to a very high standard, with stunning views and a great location. We will definitely return and would recommend it wholeheartedly.

A beautiful barn conversion.

We were very warm and comfortable. The property is very well furnished with great care and thought applied. We struggled with the oven however that could just be us. Will look forward to coming again. Thank you

The perfect base for green laning in yorkshire dales and north pennines.

The most beautiful spot, so quiet, off road parking very secure and safe. So cosy, gas log burner amazing. Top quality fixtures and fittings throughout, everything very new. Loads of character. Everything worked as it should. Surpassed expectations, highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Bert’s Cottage, clean, comfortable , well maintained & tastefully decorated.

You have everything you need within the cottage for a very comfortable stay. Location was good for us to explore Yorkshire, the Dales & The Lakes. We would Highly recommend Bert’s Cottage. Many Thanks Julie & Paul Northumberland

04-11 August 2033 A beautiful, quiet location to unwind.

It’s stunning, the attention to detail is like nothing we have experienced before. It has to be the most well decorated property we have ever stayed in. The more you look the more you see. The heating was very welcome, when the temperature dipped in the evenings. The kitchen was well equipped and the living space was really comfortable, and homely. We had a beautiful week of weather, controversially as the rest of the country was rather wet. We were a ‘stones throw’ from the Lake District, it’s great location to pop over and explore. It’s been an amazing week to celebrate my 50th birthday. One birthday present from my husband that I will never forget. Thank you to Martin and Carole for providing such an amazing place. This cottage gets five stars from us! Totally recommend.

It was a lovely place to stay.

Clean tidy and everything you needed .

We loved this property!

All the lovely homely decor and beautiful danby and great knives, nice towels, all those little details that make a stay feel like that next level. Beautifully decorated throughout and really cosy and comfortable. The village of appleby nearby also has all the good basics and more. We loved the local cheese, meat from the butcher, and the strawberries, delicious! Cant fault this property, has bern our favourite so far on our 4 month trip.

Cottage was great for a relaxing week.

I contacted owner with regards to a wasps nest in the garden and this was dealt with promptly and efficiently.

Booked Berts Cottage for my husband's 60th birthday and have to say it certainly didn't disappoint.

Accommodation is absolute perfection and the location was the icing on the cake. Would not hesitate to recommend this 'little gem" and we hope to rebook here in the future. Both fittings and furnishings, as well as the building have been done to the highest of  standards and offer for a truly amazing and luxurious stay. Perfect location for the Yorkshire Dales , The Pennines and The Lake District and we even managed to cram in a visit over the boarder for Gretna Green,  then on to pay our respects at Lockerbie and even into Edinburgh. Thank you Sykes Cottages for a memorable holiday and an amazing place to stay. Tina & Brian Carter, SHROPSHIRE

This property was exceptional, the pictures on the website do not do it justice.

The decorations and furniture and facilities provided created a home away from home experience, except this cottage offers sensational views. Within striking distance of the lake district and peak district it is an ideal place for walkers, climbers or anyone wanting a break from city/town life. Appleby is a 5 minute drive away and offered some really nice shops for staple supplies. Penrith was around 15-20 minutes away for your bigger shopping needs, so all in all a well situated cottage which offered a relaxing break.

Return visit to this delightful barn conversion.

Well-equipped, comfortable and in a peaceful spot on a fellside a few miles aoutside Appleby-in-Westmorland. Secluded, yet shops, pubs etc. 10 minutes away by car.

Beautiful cottage, very tasteful, everything you could possible need, in a stunning location

Beautiful cottage set in stunning countryside.

The cottage had all the facilities we needed and more. We enjoyed a relaxing week at Bert Cottage and would hope to return in the future.

This is a beautifully decorated and fantastically equipped cottage.

Comfortable beds, excellent bathroom. The kitchen has everything you would want with high quality items. Weirdly, there were no oven gloves, but that was the only thing missing. Using an induction hob was a new experience for me, but I worked it out! There is a folder with brief notes on working appliances with a larger folder with full instructions, folders with things to do, places to eat, maps, and some lovely books for all ages. The owners have literally thought of everything! The only downside was my 6ft son had to learn to duck walking round the upstairs!

WOW.

Amazing cottage. The best we have stayed in. Alot of thought had been put into place from the furnishings, to very comfortable beds, to having everything thing you needed provided. Everything was perfect.

We absolutely loved Bert’s cottage, it was so comfortable and all the equipment was top quality.

I have nothing negative to say about it.

The property is lovely and is a great location.

I broke my toe on the bed leg in the front bedroom, found the space beside the bed quite tight

A really cosy cottage.

Well equipped with everything you need plus extras. Everything was top quality. There was even a guitar to play which had been tuned.

Bert's Cottage was lovely, clean, and very comfortable.

Lots of places to walk and in easy driving distance of the Lakes and Dale's.

Really comfortable and homely cottage.

Excellent location for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines and Lake District.

We had a fantastic week staying in Berts Cottage which was immaculately clean and superbly stylish.

The location was perfect for walking in beautiful scenery without the crowds often encountered in the Lake District. It is also surrounded by pretty villages and Appleby has an abundance of options for food and drink. It was perfect in every aspect, thank-you!

A comfortable, cosy cottage with an imaginative layout.

Very well equipped and with delightful views. Well-placed for some interesting days out. Seeing a pair of red squirrels on the lane leading up to the cottage was an added bonus.

The barn was absolutely beautiful.

It was extremely comfortable. It had everything you could think of To make your holiday enjoyable.. The decor is Fantastic. The quality of everything is excellent.The pictures of it didn't capture how lovely it was. The surrounding area is lovely. It is so peaceful and is good for walking. I cannot recommend this place enough to anyone who wants a relaxing break. We will definitely go back.

Really clean and tidy in the property.

There was an unexpected leak on boiler but Martin and carol came Sunday morning at 10:00am after a call at 10pm Saturday night and fixed the problem. Cannot recommend enough the cottage and the owners as excellent and a lovely experience. This was our 2nd stay and we will absolutely be back again.

My partner and I are extremely grateful to the owners for letting us stay in their delightful cottage.

We had a superb time using Berts cottage as a base from which to explore and left feeling well rested. We couldn’t have wished for a better place and felt extremely comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the extra little nick knacks and home comforts provided and the cottage felt like a home-from-home. This is an exceptionally well-appointed cottage and we were pleasantly surprised that even in the midst of this pandemic, the owners had provided everything we could have wanted and the cottage was spotlessly clean. We hope to return to this part of the world in the future and to stay again in the cottage if it is available. We are also happy to recommend Berts Cottage and Sykes to our family and friends.

We absolutely loved, loved, loved the cottage.

It was just as portrayed on your website - it was the loveliest cottage I have stayed in and plan to stay there again. We weren't blessed with the best of weather (sun showers every day and heavy rain at night) but because the cottage was so cosy it didn't matter in the slightest.

It was a really cosy, comfortable and well written thought out house with high spec equipment in the kitchen.

It was brilliant value for money given time of year and proximity to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Pennine Area of Natural Beauty.

This converted barn was idyllic.

It felt like a home instantly. The surrounding area was beautiful. Even with all the rain we had a fabulous holiday.

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.

Very well equipped cottage and extremely clean. Cannot fault it. Thank you. Glenn, Pam & Thomas

Bert's cottage was absolutely beautiful, totally relaxing and comfortable.

The patio with its view over the countryside was superb. Will most certainly stay there again..

Excellent cottage in excellent location.

We were blessed with good weather so were out and about every day. The cottage had some quirky artefacts which added to the interest and enjoyment. It's a pity there wasn't a picture window to enjoy the view from inside the cottage as on a cold, damp day you wouldn't benefit from the lovely patio and the rooms are rather dark. Very trendy, good quality kitchen equipment, though a teapot would have been appreciated. Beautiful surrounding countryside but not too far from amenities at Appleby and Kirkby Stephen. Ideal location for the Lakes and the Dales.

Wonderful cottage, in fab location.

Great walking, waterfalls and hills. Peace quiet and gorgeous views, everything you could want inside and outside of the cottage, warm fluffy blankets for sunset watching with a glass in hand. Toasty fire, and snuggly sofas, full of lovely quirky things, felt like home. We WILL be back. Thank you

House was beautiful, felt like a home with lovely throws pictures ornaments etc The views were fantastic, nice walks in the countryside on your doorstep.

Appleby is a lovely small town about 10\15 mins away for all your shopping. We will return next year, give it a try.

Very clean and superbly furnished.

We are already looking at next dates to book. Nicely located for a variety of days out and so peaceful and quiet at the end of the day.

We had a wonderful week, helped by the weather!

The cottage worked well for 4 adults although storage in the second bedroom is limited. Unfortunately the file of details was not at all obvious and we only found it (under the coffee table) on the penultimate day so at first we struggled a bit to find lights and with the cooker etc. The location was brilliant, we did Durham,York, Hadrian’s Wall ,The Lakes and the Appleby to Ribblehead section of the Settle to Carlisle railway all in the week.

Bert's Cottage is a gem among the jewels of the local countryside.

The property is furnished to a very high standard but still feels homely. Locally sourced goods for comfort and pleasing on the eye mix with well known brand names in the kitchen but the whole property has a warm and cosy feel to it; it was hard to pack up and go home. Situated where it is, Bert's Cottage gives you access to a range of attractive places such as Appleby, Orton, Sedbergh and Penrith, as well as the miles of stunning countryside just waiting to be explored. Delicious food is to be found almost everywhere and the friendliness of the locals adds to the pleasure of visiting. I am already looking at our diary to see where we can squeeze another visit in!

Everything was perfect, the cottage was immaculate with lovely furnishings etc.

The owners have definitely thought of everything to make your stay enjoyable.

The cottage was even better than we had expected, it was very comfortable and cosy, and very well equipped and with some very nice touches.

The location gave us exactly what we wanted - peace and quiet! We visited places we had not previously visited, including Appleby and Penrith, and we particularly enjoyed visiting Rutter Force waterfall, which we walked to from the cottage! Would definitely recommend Sykes Cottages and, in particular, Bert's Cottage.

Berts Cottage is an excellent choice.

The location is wonderful - easy to reach places of interest and walks straight from the door. The quality of the furnishings and the fittings is really excellent - it felt like a real home, not a temporary holiday home fitted out with cheap IKEA furniture. Very highly recommended.