The Granary Loft

Comfy cottage with a great view.

We had a lovely stay here overall.

The property was very clean, well-equipped, and in an excellent location — we especially loved the beautiful morning walks on Birkrigg Common, looking down over Morcambe Bay and beyond we could see the Lakeland hills in the distance. There are plenty of local walks such as Sea Wood down to the shore. The only downside was that the house was extremely cold on arrival. After a long journey, it would have been nice for the heating to already be on and cozy. We struggled to get the heaters working and had to call the switchboard for help, as we couldn’t find the radiator instructions at first (we later discovered them tucked behind a sofa chair). Communication with the switchboard was easy and it was nice that the owner came to check that everything was ok. Once sorted, the radiators took quite a while to warm up. One small suggestion would be to provide different coloured towels for each guest to avoid mix-ups. Apart from those points, we had a fantastic experience and would definitely love to come back.

Location was fantastic, nicely tucked out the way!

We had a brilliant stay, farm cat was very friendly and greatly enjoyed being welcomed back everyday by its excited meowing. Plenty to shoot out to in the evening if you don’t feel like going far, local fish & chip shop you can order online for collection and the milk yard broke up the colder evenings to pop out for something sweet. Otherwise a great hub to travel to the lakes and surrounding area. Close enough to drive to attractions but far enough away you aren’t in hustle and bustle

Good place to stay

It's a lovely little apartment in a beautiful part of the world not to far from town and with plenty to do locally it's perfect if you need a quiet get away.

The apartment it self although small is very clean and upto date and the owners are very nice.

Lovely cottage, very clean and everything we needed to enjoy our stay.

My son and I stayed at the Granary Loft for a week over Christmas and had a delightful time.

It was home away from home. The weather wasn’t great for hill walks so we opted for cozy days at the Loft cooking, eating and watching TV. The Loft was very clean, good quality mattresses and bedding, excellent kitchen facilities and we loved the shower / room with underfloor heating. The location is fantastic with Birkrigg Common on the doorstep and walks down to the shore via Sea Wood or Baycliff. If you cross Birkrigg and walk down to Bardsea village you’ll find the Ship Inn where you can order food. For shops, Barrow and Ulverston are short drives away. I can’t wait to come back again in the spring / summer when the days are warmer and longer. I would definitely recommend the Granary Loft others. Thank you so much for an amazing stay.

Great stay for just a few nights great as a jump off spot, kids loved it and the small holding animals.

We had the place to ourselves pretty much which is what we like.

Property owner very friendly and helpful.

Location is stunning Facilities accurate as per listing Cottage was clean and tidy on arrival Children loved seeing the sheep and alpacas every morning. Only disappointment was the people staying in the lodge below complaining about us walking around the holiday loft at 8pm whilst trying to get three children to bed (not partying at 11pm). Which if they had read the previous reviews they would have expected to hear the footsteps from above. This spoilt the whole trip as with three kids we were then walking on tiptoes for the rest of the week (despite being woken up every morning by the same people below @ 5-6 am). I actually felt sorry for the lovely property owner having to ask us to stop moving around the loft. If it was not for the idiotic people below we would have given a 5 start rating for this lodge.

Excellent holiday let.

Really clean and came with some free cats as well, which the kids loved. Lovely position and easy to access Ulveston and Dalton and all the facilities. We had great weather all week which was a bonus.

A few more plates and cutlery would have been better, fewer cushions in small bedrooms, possibly a map of the area

Clean, comfortable and well equipped.

Good, fast WiFi connectivity I used this property as a base for my continuing walk around the coast of England and Wales. This time between Knott End on Sea and Maryport. Although situated in a rural location there is easy access to main roads.

Greeted by the male owner, he was pleasant, i had to ask for his name.

His wife did not come near us, just waved from their house, she did,nt interact with us in the slightest and they both dissapeared after 2 days of us being there. We were left to get on with things and we thought their animals were very hungry including a 3 wk old lamb with no mother. I texted the owner to see if i could feed the animals as it turned out to be stressful worrying about them. We left on the friday, nobody around only their 2 dogs barking madly at us from a cage. if you,re an animal lover, it tugs at your heartstrings. The people in the barn underneath woke us up every morning around 4ish, so you can hear all the noise from below. lots of young lads one evening shouting and roaring with laughter from 5pm til 9-15 pm, i had to text the owner to ask how long did we have to listen to it after being out for 8 hrs, we were tired, one of them was her son, mates brought back while owners away i suppose. no respect for people paying lots of money for a holiday. more stress. If you want peace and privacy, there wasnt any for us, also take essentials as they leave you no milk, no kitchen roll, not a t bag in sight, good job we brought our own, first place we have been without milk or welcome pack. Also a hungry cat always looking for food. Just feel its sad they cant interact with guests. 1st night we had no wifi, i had to tell the male owner, he sorted it next day. feel i need to complain as for what we went through, it was,nt a relaxing holiday. the barn is right facing the owner,s house, if we would have known, we would not have booked it. Sykes need to sympathise and put more info on this property. We will complain to them.

We had a lovely stay at the Granary Loft which is a very good barn conversion.

There was an undercover area to store our cycles and off road parking. Plenty to explore in the local area with walks across the common to the coast from the property. Wifi is very slow.

Excellent in every way.

Our fifth stay.

This is the second year we booked a two week stay at THE LOFT.

We enjoyed it despite the weather being less pleasant than in 2022.

Another lovely stay in this well-appointed cottage.

There are lots of walks from the doorstep and the Sea Wood was particularly interesting. Both the owners are very friendly and helpful.

A beautiful first floor apartment with everything that I required.

.I particularly loved the coffee machine.The apartment is on a working farm with Alpaccas and friendly cats.Very friendly owners and the area is very spiritual with an ancient stone circle,Buddhist temple and the original area where the Quakers originated.Lots of local walks and the market town of Ulverston is charming.Recommended and I will be coming back.

Excellent - clean, everything you need for a comfortable stay and great location.

No negatives whatsoever and the fact that this was our 4th stay speaks for itself.

Nice place to stay, very peaceful and quiet with great views.

What a fantastic place to stay, a home from home.

Two of us stayed in the apartment. We were comfortable, warm and the view was stunning. We were visiting the lakes and chasing the waterfalls which for the most part were in the North lakes. The distance didn't put us of as the scenery is breathtaking. We have discussed revisiting next year and have passed on Sykes Cottage details to friends & colleagues. Keep doing what your doing. x

The cottage is a gem and the location is enviable.

The owner is good-natured and helpful. All that could improve it, is some mood-lighting in addition to the spot lights in the ceiling. I liked it so much, I have immediately re-booked.

The Granary Loft was lovely - tastefully decorated, comfortable beds and clean.

The apartment is compact but was fine for 3 adults. The cottage is located on a common with spectacular views and walks. The owners were very helpful and a big thank you for letting us say hello to the lovely dogs, cats and alpacas. I have already booked to stay again next year.

Perfect setting for many local places of interest as well as being accessible to the Lake District- although being surrounded by such a beautiful landscape it’s not necessary to travel even that short distance.

Gorgeous walks on the doorstep and a couple of pubs with good food are well within striking distance walking or driving. The accommodation itself is fabulous with a stunning outlook, a serene peaceful setting, comfortable beds in good sized bedrooms and the kitchen well equipped. We were made to feel very welcome. The only reason we didn’t give a 5 for comfort is that it was more than comfortable enough for the two of us and would be for 3 but seating and eating arrangements in the living area may be pushed for 4. Having said that we are trying to persuade a couple to join us next time! Whether or no we will ourselves , hopefully, return.

Wonderful hosts couldn’t find anything wrong with the accommodation and location.

My wife and I are both over 80 so carrying our cases up the steps was the most difficult part of the stay, but the views from that height were magnificent.

There was nothing we really needed that was not provided. Jack and Coral.

Excellent.

This is our third stay which shows how pleased we are with it.

Staying at this 17th-century farm was fantastic.

The Granary Loft is very comfortable, modern, spotlessly clean, and had everything we needed for a 15-day stay. The parking was easy and the location was excellent. The owners were very nice and accommodating and the barnyard cat was friendly. Thank you!

Granary loft was ideally suited to 2 people, really comfortable and easy to relax.

Heating was excellent on a cold Cumbrian day to come in from the cold and relax. Great night's sleep in a comfy bed, with enough storage in the bedroom (I hate places which don't give you anywhere to take your clothes out of the bag). And a heated bathroom floor, Luxury!

Good location, fantastic property, extremely clean and tidy accommodation.

Love the fact the property was on a farm, and enjoyed the fact that there were sheep down by the gate one morning. Enjoyed the two cats that came to visit, and the location made our stay very peaceful and quiet. All in all, an extremely peaceful and relaxing 5 days away. Would Highly recommend to friends and family.

Great place so clean and friendly

Very peaceful place for a gateway, it took some family members time to get used to the serenity of the countryside however we enjoyed our stay.

Great conversion, quiet & appropriate facilities. Beds somewhat on the firm side so did take some getting use to. Clean and homely property & friendly hosts. It'll be great to see the rest of the farm polished up & further developed in the future.

Beautiful conversion, clean and everything you could need and great little extras.

Great base and location, close to Windermere. lovely walks around the surrounding area, my children loved the roaming sheep! owners so friendly and welcoming, let my children play in their garden with the dogs and they found the alpaca’s very amusing. Overall a wonderful week away, would highly recommend and look forward to going back.

Had a wonderful Holiday here, been very peaceful and been a great place to relax.

It was super clean and provided us with everything we could need. Wonderful are with stunning views of the local beach. Will be returning.

The Granary Loft was perfect for our peaceful retreat, we enjoyed all the countryside had to offer and the location was great for walking.

Just 20-30 mins from Lake Windermere in the car. Museums and Zoos and Temples galore and views that take your breath away. Sarah and David are really wonderful and helpful and they made us very welcome on their farm. The Alpacas are a must to see! We would return in a heartbeat. The accommodation is very cosy modern and well equipped.

Clean, comfortable accommodation in a super location.

A beautiful cosy cottage in a lovely area.

So nice to walk out the farm gate onto the common with its walks & lovely scenery. A nice walk through bluebell woods & along the coast to Baycliff & the opposite way to Bardsey. Enjoyed the climb & views of Windermere up Gunners How near Newby Bridge even saw a Hercules plane flying below us. A lovely holiday.

Accomodation was spotless and beautifully decorated.

Owners friendly. Location good for walking and cycling. Pub nearby. Lovely view of sea. Top marks all round.

What a perfect getaway and fabulous hosts.

We travelled for our ‘stay cation’ with our toddler. Nearly 3 and his first long weekend away. The Granary loft was perfect. It had everything we needed and on a beautiful farm with animals too! The scenery is breath taking, the beach near by is beautiful and the local pubs in Baycliff - the farmers - wow! We can’t wait to come back. Thankyou and if you’re looking to book with a small child it’s perfect! Take a bed guard and a High chair or booster and you’re sorted!kitchen sink big enough for a wash down for a toddler too

Fabulous place.

Really clean with all the facilities needed for our little family. Perfectly located to visit the South lakes and lots of places to explore nearby. Will be looking at going back next Spring

This was absolutely gorgeous location with an amazing property.

It was so fresh and clean when we arrived and really was set up to meet all our needs. The kitchen really did have everything you could need to self-cater. We went to both Booths and Aldi in Ulverston, so it's not even out of the way to get what you need. We met the owners quite a few times (who are really nice), as this is a working farm set on Birkkrigg Common, which is great for walks and even has a small Stone Circle. Our girls loved seeing all the sheep and Alpacas. And on top of all of this you can't beat the view of Morecambe Bay, literally from wherever you stand you get vistas of it. It's within walking distance or 2 minute drive for walks on massive tidal beaches. All in all we had an amazing time and the only slight draw back, and I know this personal preference, would be a softer bed, and that's just me.

Spotlessly clean, good communication, great facilities - couldn't be happier!

My only suggestions would be: - providing a tea towel in the kitchen - even if you use a dishwasher most of the time, it's handy to have a tea towel for the odd cup. glass etc - The TVs kept switching themselves on when on standby so there could be a connection issue/fault. It would be good to look into this.

The Granary Loft was excellent and proved to be a great location to explore the South Lakes, thank you.

The location was perfect and there was everything that we needed for an enjoyable weeks stay in the Lake District.

Our holiday at the Granary Loft was perfect, the Barn conversion has been completed to the highest specification, it is immaculately clean with an array of appliances available to make the stay comfortable,, we loved the underfloor heating in the bathroom.

The garden was a “sun trap” perfect for catching the Indian Summer of autumn 2019. The location near Bardsea provided an excellent base for exploring the Lake District and the Furness Peninsula, Five star recommendation from me.

The apartment was immaculate and all necessities provided to make you feel like home.

The location is remote which was what lured us. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was squeaky clean and so were the pots and pans. We had an enjoyable 3 nights stay and would highly recommend.

Cozy cottage in a quite location with an amazing view.

Well equipped and comfortable accommodation in a quiet location.

Convenient for southern and western lakes and the Cumbrian coast. Small Co-op supermarket a short drive away in Bardsea, other major shops in Barrow.

The Granary Loft was a lovely, quiet and relaxing stay with all the amenities required a close drive away.

We loved having the fresh eggs from the Honesty Box on the farm as they were amazing for our breakfast - would definitely recommend!

The apartment was modern, cozy and super clean.

We enjoyed cooking in the kitchen every night. It was fully equipped and had everything we needed. Amazing location near the bay and very close to an ancient stone circle. They even had fresh eggs from the farm available to purchase that were amazingly good.

The Loft was beautiful and the welcome warm and friendly, they couldn't be more helpful.

Fantastic stay.

Accommodation just lovely, lovely setting, lovely surroundings and a fantastic easy access spot for local attractions and facilities. Great to have a convenience store just done the road, as the same for a gym too. We visited Lake Windermere with just a 20 minute drive, couldn’t recommend anymore. Amenities at the accommodation were limited ie. tea, coffee, sugar, cooking oils, sauces ect. Would have been great to have had these upon arrival (mostly for a cup of tea). Not a critic as such just a great addition to a great stay! One of our favourite stays with Sykes to date.

Beautiful place to stay, easy access wonderful views from property.

Extremely high quality furnishing and fittings. Easy access to coast . Would recommend highly.

A lovely apartment set in a very rural and picturesque location overlooking Morecambe Bay.

It is extremely well equipped, guaranteeing a very comfortable stay. It’s a short drive along the Coast Road to Ulverston, so the beauty of The Lakes is within easy reach, but don’t forget Ulverston itself, with a traditional Market twice a week, and many lovely little shops and cafes to visit along its cobbled streets and alleyways. BUT.....the location listed in Booking.com is incorrect. The Granary Loft IS NOT in or near Soutergate, Kirkby in Furness. It is on the outskirts of Ulverston, several miles away. The postcode given IS correct, so if you tap that into your Sat Nav it will take you right to the gates of Low Sunbrick Farm, where the Granary Loft is nestled. You won’t be disappointed.

A perfect few days away, thank you, the granary loft is lovely and clean and in a good position for visiting Ulverston and walking to the coast.

Immaculately clean and modern, Sarah was very helpful and friendly.

...a real home from home...We will definitely visit again...The area is very picturesque and only. 10 minute drive from the market town of Ulverston....Thankyou Sarah ........

Really lovely cosy loft, modern and very clean with amazing views.

Great location as easy accessible to lakes. Only very very small point, the TVs in the bedrooms, nice to have but terrible sound quality rendered unable to use.