About Swallow Cottage

Swallow Cottage is a stone-built semi-detached property on a working farm in Milton, a rural hamlet in northern Cumbria. This ground-floor cottage sleeps four guests and sits just 2 miles from Brampton. The property features a woodburner and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the open-plan living space with natural light.

The location puts you within easy reach of Hadrian's Wall, the Northern Lakes and the Scottish Borders. Farm tracks lead directly from the cottage into surrounding countryside. Talkin Tarn Country Park sits nearby with its 65-acre glacial lake.

Inside you'll find two bedrooms: a double with en-suite shower room and patio doors, plus a twin room. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower. The open-plan living area combines kitchen, dining space and sitting area with the woodburner. Off-road parking for two cars is provided alongside lockable bike storage.

Hadrian's Wall lies 7 miles away (15 minutes). Carlisle is 11 miles (20 minutes). Gelt Woods offers ancient woodland walks along the River Gelt. The Solway Firth coast provides coastal exploration opportunities.

This cottage suits couples and small families who want shared hot tub access and a peaceful farm setting. The large enclosed garden makes Swallow Cottage perfect for guests with dogs.

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Need To Know

✓Electric wall heaters with woodburner
✓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 woodburner included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair on request
✓Off road parking for 2 cars
✓Lockable bike storage
✓Enclosed garden with patio and furniture
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 2 miles
✓Note: there are 3 steps to access property at front

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Swallow Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Swallow Cottage during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Northumberland's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

Hadrian's Wall

Distance: 7 miles

CA8 7DD

Talkin Tarn Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 1LB

Carlisle Castle

Distance: 11 miles

CA3 8UR

Gelt Woods

Distance: 4 miles

CA8 1TZ

King's Forest of Geltsdale

Distance: 5 miles

CA8 7AB

Lanercost Priory

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 2HQ

Brampton Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1RW

Carlisle City Centre

Distance: 11 miles

CA1 1QS

Tesco Brampton

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1SZ

Brampton Railway Station

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1AY

Brampton Golf Club

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1HN

Milton Village

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA8 1JD

Hadrian's Wall

Distance: 7 miles

CA8 7DD

Talkin Tarn Country Park

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 1LB

Carlisle Castle

Distance: 11 miles

CA3 8UR

Gelt Woods

Distance: 4 miles

CA8 1TZ

King's Forest of Geltsdale

Distance: 5 miles

CA8 7AB

Lanercost Priory

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 2HQ

Brampton Town Centre

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1RW

Carlisle City Centre

Distance: 11 miles

CA1 1QS

Tesco Brampton

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1SZ

Brampton Railway Station

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1AY

Brampton Golf Club

Distance: 2 miles

CA8 1HN

Milton Village

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA8 1JD

Is Swallow Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The cottage works well for small families with its two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Children can explore the working farm setting and some guests have been invited to visit the lambing sheds. The large enclosed garden provides safe outdoor play space. There's a selection of DVDs including children's titles. A cot and highchair are available on request at no extra charge.

For Couples

Couples will appreciate the peaceful rural setting and cosy atmosphere created by the woodburner. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room and patio doors. The shared hot tub offers relaxation after days exploring Hadrian's Wall and the surrounding countryside. The open-plan living space with floor-to-ceiling windows creates a light and airy retreat. The private patio and enclosed garden provide outdoor space for morning coffee.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Swallow Cottage. The large enclosed garden is repeatedly praised by guests as perfect for dogs to run safely. Farm tracks lead directly from the property for woodland walks. There's good access to Gelt Woods and local trails. The ground-floor layout means no stairs for older dogs. Lockable bike storage can also accommodate dog equipment and muddy boots.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Swallow Cottage

The Sands Centre Cafe

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA3 8SG

The Howard Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA8 1RW

Lanercost Tea Room

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA8 2HQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Swallow Cottage

Does Swallow Cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, there is a hot tub available for shared use with four other cottages on site. The charge is £40 per week or £20 per short break, payable directly to the owner on arrival.

Is Swallow Cottage pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Swallow Cottage. The large enclosed garden is perfect for dogs and there are excellent local walks directly from the property including woodland trails.

How many people does Swallow Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. There's one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and one twin bedroom, plus a separate family bathroom with bath and overhead shower.

Is there parking at Swallow Cottage?

Yes, there is off-road parking for two cars right outside the property. There is also lockable bike storage available for guests who bring cycles.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. You'll find a good selection of pots, pans, crockery and utensils for self-catering.

Is Swallow Cottage suitable for guests with mobility issues?

The cottage is all on ground floor which is helpful, but there are three steps to access the property at the front. All bedrooms and bathrooms are on the ground floor with no internal stairs.

What heating does the cottage have?

The property has electric wall heaters throughout plus a woodburner in the sitting area. Fuel, power and a starter pack for the woodburner are all included in the rent.

Is WiFi available at Swallow Cottage?

Yes, broadband and WiFi are provided throughout the cottage. Guests consistently report that the connection works well and is reliable for streaming and working.

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Swallow Cottage Reviews

Very cosy weekend away! Love that gardens are secure to allow dogs to roam yet be safe. Rooms clean and beds comfortable. Only cleanliness concern is more so about prior guests as many dishes had to be put in the dishwasher before we could use them due to grime this is not a complaint against owners. Owners were excellent when I called 3 days beforehand for key collection info about changes to group & pets. Bit disappointing the hot tub was out of service for maintaince & not being informed until I called to query usage. Would definitely stay again but do think emails should be issued if the hut tub is out of action as this was a key feature for us booking that and being pet friendly!

A lovely wee cottage with a decent garden. Perfectly suited our needs of a summer holiday break away from Edinburgh whilst we let out our own house for the Festival. Small and compact but does exactly what it says on the tin. Well presented and tidy.

A great spot to stay and would definitely use again.

Barbara

We had a lovely week at the cottage. While it was small which of course we knew in advance, it was very well arranged and our family of four all adults plus 2 large dogs fitted in with no problem. We particularly appreciated the large windows which gave the cottage a light, airy feel and the French windows we could throw open from our bedroom, plus the very secure and large back garden for the dogs. We had a great week walking the Wall.

We had a lovely stay overall and found the accommodation to be clean, comfortable and in a peaceful location. It was around a 30minute walk to the local shops, and with a car it was well situated for exploring the surrounding area, making it a great base for our holiday. There were just two disappointments. We specifically chose this property because it advertised a hot tub, but unfortunately it was inaccessible due to overgrown nettles and appeared not to have been used for some time. We feel it shouldn't be advertised as a feature unless it is maintained and available for guests. The other issue was the number of flies. There were a huge amount throughout our staywe used two cans of fly spray and had hundreds of dead flies by the end of the week. Despite these issues, we enjoyed our stay and, with these points addressed, it is be an excellent place to stay.

Superb location for exploring the area around Carlisle, with easy access to local town of Brampton for shops, services, pubs and restaurants. Very peaceful farm in beautiful countryside with good dog walks in local woodland.

Tracey

We absolutely loved our stay here. The accommodation had everything we needed and the sunset from the huge garden was amazing. We also loved the log burner and hot tub. The owner was on hand whenever we needed to ask anything but left us alone to enjoy our stay. For the money we paid, this was an absolute bargain break and we would highly recommend

Fantastic location and everything we needed, living area very comfortable all ... Fantastic location and everything we needed, living area very comfortable all appliances worked perfectly and outside area for our dog's was safe secure and plentiful

Lovely lady owner. The place was well located, peaceful and quiet. There was everything required for a good long stay. It was clean and tidy with a large secure garden for our dog. On the minus side it requires some TLC and some DIY, it's getting very tired. I

Thomas

Place needs a good cleaning maybe a lick of paint. There were cobwebs all over an a big gapping hole in the roof of the sitting room a bird actually got in one morning, The kettle is leaking badly its just an accident waiting to happen! on the plus side the bed was nice and comfortable and the garden was great for the dogs

Rachel

Cottage nice and warm, a few bulbs out of light fittings , beds really comfortable, showers need updating very slow water pressure, all just needs a bit of TLC .

Debbie

Lovely cottage really enjoyed our stay it was so cosy and warm , the garden was a good size if you take a dog and it's all well enclosed in . It had everything you need to stay to make your stay enjoyable, the toaster needs replacing though you have to stand and hold the button down and when you are trying to do breakfasts for a family it's not ideal , for the price of a new one it's a little thing that just needs replacing. Overall a lovely little quiet , tranquil place and the owners are lovely

We stayed for 5 nights in October with our 2 adult children. The cottage was very well set out with plenty of space for us all. The wifi worked well. The kitchen was well set up with plenty of storage space and a fridgefreezer big enough for a week's shop. Lots of power points and really good heaters for a cosy stay. Also, the log fire was lovely and the owner provided plenty of logs for our stay. Private patio area and garden which was useful. Just a few minor maintenance issues that didn't interfere with our enjoyment. Overall, a very quiet and peaceful stay. Highly recommended.

Kirsty

Fab holiday cottage. Gorgeous airy space and we loved opening the patio doors, having a cuppa and listening to the animals every morning while laying in bed. The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay with the added bonus of a lovely garden and outdoor table to enjoy the outdoors on the warmer evenings. Owners were friendly and helpful. We loved our holiday here and look forward to coming back!

Michael

Everything very good apart from ensuite shower. Too high and door off hinge.thankyou for fresh flowers on dining table.would recommend property very highly to prospective customers.

Their where 4 of us staying, we all thought it was a lovely setting but unfortunately we all thought the cottage was very dated and in need of some attention. The fridge was definitely in need of replacement as you couldnt even put milk in the door as the holding bar was missing, the shower in the ensuite wasnt working and a phone call to the help number on our second day of a weeks stay resulted in no action taken and therefore, we all had to share the one shower for our full stay, which wasnt ideal.

We have just spent 4 nights at swift cottages had a fantastic holiday cottage lovely and clean, beds very comfy and a fabulous big enclosed garden for our dog. We had everything we needed, the owner is lovely we should have been staying in Swallow but there had been a problem with the water tank so we were accommodated in swift cottage which is identical but slightly larger. Thank you for a great time.

Jacqueline

We had a lovely stay for 5 nights at Swallow Cottage for a family break with our dog. The very clean and comfortable cottage is in a great location for exploring Cumbria and Northumberland. The owner was great at responding when we had a small issue and sorted everything straight away. We would definitely stay here again.

A lovely warm cottage, very peaceful courtyard setting. Even though it is on a working farm we were never disturbed by noise. The cottage was very clean with everything in full working order. A lovely large private garden for our dog to enjoy. The owners are lovely people, always willing to stop for a chat. Would definitely recommend this property.

Claire

Facilities were very minimal. The microwave didnt heat anything up, the toaster didnt toast properly. The shower was terrible and cold most of the time, the grill didnt grill properly. The plug in the bath wasnt sufficient so we were unable to properly bath the children. 2 of us came home covered in bed bug bites!

Hayley

Lovely cottage very comfy and warm. Lovely views nice and peaceful. Large enclosed lawned garden which the dogs loved. Would definitely recommend this accommodation.

Denise

People were wonderful and accommodation great. It was Christmas break and you pay more for this. I was disappointed with the Christmas tree. It was less than a foot plastic and shabby. Also first time no welcome pack milk tea bread only small but means a lot. I take my own but I didn't have tea bags. The lady was lovely and gave us some I asked about shop but would have been nice to be there. I think the other many stays we have had created a minimum expectation. The heating was fab, had lots of loggs for logg burner It was amazing to have a morning coffee with the sounds of sheep and cows actual working farm . The hosts were lovely. The place was very clean and comfortable

Stephen

Our stay was cut short due to one of our party having an accident. The owners of Swallow Cottage could not be more helpful as they assisted us with our injured party.

Love staying here. Really nice place and run by lovely people. Highly recommend for a relaxing break. The only thing I don't love is the shower pressure. Lol

Rachel

Swallow Cottage was in the perfect location to visit some lovely places. The homeowner was on site and available to help if you needed it which was reassuring. The beds were super comfy and it was great to have 2 bathrooms in a relatively small property. Great enclosed garden which would be perfect in the summer. The wood burner is lovey and makes the space cosy. My only slightly negative comment is that parts of the property are a little tired. The wind and cold does blow through the window and door panes in the living area and twin bedroom which could do with resealing. There was also a lack of baking trays and some other pots and pans and a working tin opener. That being said, this wouldn't put me off and I am likely to stay again.

Very happy with our stay overall. Nice property and lovely area. Only small point was the living area looked bigger on the pictures than it was in reality. However the garden was a great size.

Lovely cottage. We had a lovely holiday. Dogs loved the garden. Very clean. There was a couple maintanance issues but nothing major. The wall light in the living room was not working and a bit of water leaking from the fridge. But that didn't effect our stay at all. That was definitely one of our favourite places to stay. Very nice owners and good communication. Thank you.

Dominic

We have been here before. Plenty of room for us and we loved staying there. Will stay again in the future

The cottage was lovely and comfortable however we were inundated with flies throughout our stay. The master bedroom patio doors were sealed closed so we couldnt air the room and any means of escape should there be a fire in the hallway was removed as a result. The hot tub was available and we used it a couple of times, sadly though it was in a poor state of disrepair with loose and broken water jets. Location was lovely and the amenities were great but sadly it was overshadowed by the flies.

Great cottage great stay would recommend and hopefully will return in the future

Victoria

Lovely cottage that was just perfect for us. Nice enclosed garden for the dogs which was a perfect sun trap. Good local wood walk for the dogs, just over railway line, turn right at the cottages down the lane onto the pathway into the wood, away from the sheep for an off lead walk. We were warm and snug in comfortable beds.

Ronnie

Property is exactly as per description. Stayed with our 2 young grandkids who the owners allowed to go into barns to see the newly born calves and the farm tractor. Very nice touch from the owners.

Mrs Gill

Ideal location for exploring and perfect for those, like us who like to bring their dogs on holiday. The large enclosed garden was perfect and the owners very friendly.

Welcoming and friendly owners provided guidance regarding local amenities and good dog walking routes within the area. The cottage was ideal for our needs and provided an excellent base for our day trips. WiFi was good throughout the cottage and TV Reception was stable. In general the cottage was ideal for a peaceful, relaxing stay.

The cottage was lovely and cosy with comfy beds and everything we needed. The area was lovely with beautiful walks nearby. Because of covid we couldn't use the hot tub because it is shared with other units which was disappointing but we still had a fab time

Rebecca

The place was easy accessible to discover Cumbria and good walks. The shops in Brampton are great to visit and not far from Carlisle.

William

The Host was very friendly and helpful. Cosy Cottage, everything was provided for a relaxing week. This was are second visit to the Cottage because there is do much to do and see in the area.

Andrew

Apart from the back door there were no opening windows in the kitchen dinner area. When extremely hot only option was to open the door to the patio area.

A great holiday find in a beautiful part of the country. There were loads of great things to do around. The cottage was exactly as advertised, it was also clean and tidy and equipped with everything we needed. The owner was lovely and accommodating.

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Swallow Cottage, Milton

About Swallow Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Swallow Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Is Swallow Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Sands Centre Cafe

The Howard Arms

Lanercost Tea Room

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Swallow Cottage Reviews