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Swift Cottage

Milton near Brampton, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 922499)

4.7★

Lakelovers rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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62 Customer Review(s)

  • Linda

    “Sorry to say we have to give negative feedback.”

    Owner away for the day when we arrived, greeted by another guest. No welcome pack or information of any kind or guest book for comments etc. Red hot day and cottage stifeling, had been shut up for a week as empty. Greeted by very large cobwebs and spiders in lounge/dining area and bathrooms, especially bad around coffee table, got a vac next day and removed them ourselves. Cooker unusable and dangerous as grill element hanging down, dirty utensils in drawer, kitchen tap drips. Plug didn't work ...

    Owner away for the day when we arrived, greeted by another guest. No welcome pack or information of any kind or guest book for comments etc. Red hot day and cottage stifeling, had been shut up for a week as empty. Greeted by very large cobwebs and spiders in lounge/dining area and bathrooms, especially bad around coffee table, got a vac next day and removed them ourselves. Cooker unusable and dangerous as grill element hanging down, dirty utensils in drawer, kitchen tap drips. Plug didn't work in ensuite sink. All window frames rotten and loose, beading to patio door in bedroom missing, very dangerous as glass could easy fall out. Front door difficult to lock and unlock. Footings at front of lounge sinking, some bricks even missing. Flags on patio very loose and uneven, we all tripped over them. Drains blocked, so big puddle on patio following rain. Each morning lounge carpet covered in slug/snail trails. Very poor maintenance to whole cottage, whole site probably, as guttering to next door almost fallen off and leaking. On a plus side - garden was safe for the dog who enjoyed it. We will not visit again. Very disappointing, not the usual standard we expect from Sykes.

    - Linda, June 2025
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Summary

  • All ground floor
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
  • Electric wall heaters with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 2 cars
  • Lockable bike storage
  • Lawned garden with patio and furniture
  • Shared use (with five other cottages on-site) of summerhouse and hot tub all year round at £40 per week or £20 per short break, payable direct to owner on arrival (use is by direct arrangement with owner)
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Note: There are 3 steps to access property at front

The property

A charming, mid-terrace, stone-built barn conversion located on the owners’ working livestock farm, in the rural village of Milton, just two miles from the bustling market town of Brampton with its pretty cobbled streets, shops and pubs.

Swift Cottage has been thoughtfully converted, and is an ideal base for a family or friends wishing to explore this picturesque area.

Tastefully decorated throughout, this delightful, single-storey cottage has two comfortable bedrooms, one with the bonus of en-suite facilities and there’s also a family bathroom available.

Make your way into the welcoming open plan living area with a sitting area boasting a warming woodburning stove and stunning floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking your own private garden, while the modern and well-equipped kitchen is perfect for rustling up supper whilst planning the next day’s activities.

French doors take you from the sitting area into the lawned garden; an idyllic spot to sit and relax at the end of a busy day.

Swift Cottage is in an ideal location for visiting Hadrian’s Wall, Carlisle, the Lake District, the Pennines and the Scottish Borders.

A wonderful place for a Cumbrian break at any time of year.

Note: This cottage is next to Refs. 3738, 3739, 4585, 917515, 931769 and 941220, 949797 together they sleep 30.

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About the location

MILTON

Brampton 2 miles; Hadrian's Wall 7 miles; Carlisle 11 miles.

The small rural village of Milton is ideally placed for exploring northern Cumbria, including not-to-be-missed Hadrian's Wall, the lovely coastline of the Solway Firth and the dramatic northern Lake District National Park. The nearby market town of Brampton has a rich and colourful history going back to the Roman occupation, Border raiders from Scotland and the Jacobite uprisings. Bonnie Prince Charlie established his headquarters in one of the old buildings in Brampton, which is now a shop. A few miles outside Brampton is Talkin Tarn Country Park. It covers 180 acres, 65 of which make up the Tarn, a 10,000 year old glacial lake, fed by underwater springs. Further south is Gelt Woods which is an ancient woodland with the River Gelt running through. A superb base for exploring this historic and scenically beautiful area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas