About The Dairy

The Dairy is a stone-built semi-detached cottage converted from a former dairy on a working livestock farm in Milton, Northern Cumbria. This lovingly restored property features high pitched ceilings with exposed beams and original arrow slit windows. Located just 2 miles from Brampton and 7 miles from Hadrian's Wall, it offers peaceful countryside living with easy access to major attractions.

The rural hamlet setting provides access to Talkin Tarn Country Park, Gelt Woods and RSPB Geltsdale. You're positioned perfectly between the Northern Lake District National Park, Scottish Borders and the Pennines. The Solway Firth coastline lies within easy reach.

This single-level cottage sleeps 4 guests across one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The open plan living area combines a fitted kitchen, dining space and sitting area with a woodburner. One bathroom features a bath with separate shower, plus there's a ground floor basin and WC. The well-equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, washer-dryer and fridge-freezer.

Hadrian's Wall (7 miles, 15 minutes) offers outstanding Roman history. Carlisle (11 miles, 20 minutes) provides shopping and castle visits. Talkin Tarn Country Park (4 miles, 10 minutes) has watersports and walking trails. Gelt Woods (5 miles, 12 minutes) features ancient woodland walks.

The shared hot tub provides year-round relaxation after exploring. The Dairy suits families, couples and dog owners wanting a countryside base with modern comfort and historical attractions nearby.

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Need To Know

✓Electric storage heaters with woodburner in sitting area
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, tv with freeview, dvd, radio/cd, wifi
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Cot and highchair available on request
✓Shared use of gardens
✓Decked balcony area with furniture and bbq
✓Ample off road parking
✓One well-behaved dog welcome at £10 per pet, per week
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop and pub 2 miles
✓Note: there is a railway line approx
✓250 metres from the cottage, some noise is audible when trains pass

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The Dairy Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Dairy 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: 4 miles

CA8 1LB

Lanercost Priory

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 2HQ

Gelt Woods

Distance: 5 miles

CA8 1RL

RSPB Geltsdale

Distance: 6 miles

CA8 1RX

Hadrian's Wall Path

Distance: 7 miles

CA8 7DD

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

Bus Stop Milton

Distance: 0.3 miles

CA8 1JD

Carlisle Airport

Distance: 12 miles

CA6 4NW

Hadrian's Wall

Distance: 7 miles

CA8 7DD

Talkin Tarn Country Park

Distance: 4 miles

CA8 1LB

Lanercost Priory

Distance: 3 miles

CA8 2HQ

Gelt Woods

Distance: 5 miles

CA8 1RL

RSPB Geltsdale

Distance: 6 miles

CA8 1RX

Hadrian's Wall Path

Distance: 7 miles

CA8 7DD

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

Bus Stop Milton

Distance: 0.3 miles

CA8 1JD

Carlisle Airport

Distance: 12 miles

CA6 4NW

Is The Dairy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Dairy welcomes families with a cot and highchair available on request. The single-level layout means no stairs to worry about. The working farm setting lets children experience countryside life safely. Talkin Tarn Country Park 4 miles away offers watersports and play areas. Hadrian's Wall provides educational Roman history experiences. The large dining area gives space for family meals and games. Shared gardens offer outdoor play space.

For Couples

The Dairy creates a romantic countryside retreat with its exposed beams and original features. The woodburner in the sitting area provides cosy evenings together. The shared hot tub offers relaxation after exploring Hadrian's Wall or walking through Gelt Woods. The decked area overlooks peaceful rural views perfect for morning coffee. The double bedroom ensures comfortable nights. The remote hamlet location guarantees privacy and tranquility for couples.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at The Dairy for £10 per week. The working farm setting provides authentic countryside smells and sights dogs love. Gelt Woods sits 5 miles away offering excellent woodland walking trails. RSPB Geltsdale 6 miles away has open moorland walks. Hadrian's Wall Path provides historic walking routes. The shared gardens give space for exercise. The rural location means quiet roads for dog walking.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Dairy

The Howard Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA8 1RU

Lanercost Tea Room

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA8 2HQ

The Sands Centre Cafe

Located 11 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA2 5BG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Dairy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Dairy has access to a shared hot tub available all year round. You book use directly with the owners and pay £40 per week or £20 per short break on arrival.

Is it pet friendly?

One well-behaved dog is welcome at The Dairy for £10 per week. The rural farm setting and nearby walking routes make this an excellent choice for dog owners.

How many people does The Dairy sleep?

The cottage sleeps 4 guests in two bedrooms - one double and one twin. A cot is available on request for families with babies.

Is the cottage suitable for guests with mobility needs?

All accommodation sits on one level with a ground floor bedroom and ground floor basin and WC. The main bathroom has a bath with separate shower.

What cooking facilities are provided?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and washer-dryer. Guests report the kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans and all necessary cooking utensils.

How far is The Dairy from Hadrian's Wall?

Hadrian's Wall is 7 miles away, approximately 15 minutes by car. This makes The Dairy an excellent base for exploring different sections of the wall.

Is there parking at the property?

Ample off-road parking is available at The Dairy. Some guests note the front space can be tight for manoeuvring, but additional parking exists at the rear.

What heating does the cottage have?

The Dairy has electric storage heaters throughout and a woodburner in the sitting area. Fuel, power and a starter pack for the woodburner are included in your rental cost.

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The Dairy Reviews

Michael

Nice, helpful and friendly. very large accommodation and so near to places to visit, would happily visit again. thank you

Sheetal

The Dairy is located in a very beautiful location and is also has a character to the property. The place is comfortable and clean, especially the bathrooms. The kitchen needs to be stocked with decent ladles and serving spoons. A couple of decent smallish size pots to cook. The kitchen floor still needs fixing. This did not bother us much. Over all the house is in a good location and if the above things are fixed, I might visit the place again.

From your ad and pictures the dairy looks great. However when you go in it looked fine. Then you start to see things there is a large crack in the floor and the flooring is split. The draw on the washing machine was black inside, the settees are broken, and the bbq you could use if you untangle it from weeds, the balcony needs mending and the curtains are hanging off the rails. The hot tub you could use if you don't mind going through the stinging nettles. Apart from that it was ok. We didn't spend much time their. Also we have stayed at other places and there was a folder with information in it like nearest Dr's, hospital, local shops, places to visit and eat.

Michael

Good location a 15 min walk from Brampton Railway Station. A few small maintenance issues like the kitchen sink slightly blocked and taps needed tightening up but on the whole a good experience.

Caroline

Very clean and comfortable stay already planning a return trip!

Robert

Happy to say I would thoroughly recommend staying here. I was a bit worried that the information said you can hear trains from the house so invested in ear plugs just in case. Definitely not a problem I was working night shift and sleeping during the day and it couldn't have been any more peaceful and quiet. Kitchen facilities are really good with a big fridge freezer and all the pots pans I needed which was a bonus as I do love cooking and there was a lovely big dining area to eat work at. Electric heating was a little bit underpowered but there is a wood burner which was great for keeping the place toasty. Planning on staying again soon.

Only door to property has a catch that doesn't work. We had to jamb cardboard into it to open it from the inside. An easy fix, buy a new handle. Its putting lives at risk no to. Property did not have a washerdryer as listed. Broken clothes airer of no use. No vac. Dust pan but no brush! No cleaning supplies. Lovely big telly with broken screen, I.e big purple patches where the display is shot. Cheapest kettle possible. One loo brush between two loos. Some crockery chipped. In all a nice place but we felt we didnt get what we paid for as we had to rough it beyond what we are prepared to do on a holiday. The Dairy is a good name because someone's miking a cash cow without thought of customer safety or satisfaction.

Spotless and much bigger than I thought it would be. Front door difficult to open and outside light not working were the only negative aspects. I had a fall outside the property on the second day but that was not due to anything wrong with property. Would definitely be happy to stay again but would make wardrobe adjustments due to the wind that hits the property.

Elizabeth

Clean property with ample utensils and space to relax. Hot tub shared with several other occupants of other accommodation on site which was not understood on booking. Good chat with Host who described local amenities and who ensured heating was on when we arrived during a cold spell and who confirmed their availability if any problems occurred. Excellent base to explore the local history

We found the property to be outstanding value for money. Everything you could require was in place just like your own home. The property was very spacious but still felt cosy. The only slight problems were that the parking space at the front of the property was a little tight for maneuvering to exit and it was not obvious where waste was expected to be placed. We would definitely recommend The Dairy for a relaxing holiday!

Angela

Just returned from weeks stay at The Dairy. Ideally situated for exploring Hadrian's Wall. First holiday cottage stayed in which has had excellent WiFi. Property very comfortable and clean, you can tell a lot of time and effort is put into maintaining and cleaning property between guests. Heated towel rail a bonus. Didn't need the two duvets which were on bed so had to remove one but sure this will be welcomed in the winter time. Would have been nice to have had some information provided on local attractions, places to visit, local walks etc. Didn't meet the owners but knew how to contact if there had been any problems. Parking not an issue, if you can't park at front of property there is plenty of space at the back. Would definitely stay again.

Just back from a wonderful stay at The Dairy with lovely owners. The accommodation was just what wed hoped for and was very clean and comfortable. We explored on foot and by bike its a cracking area to visit with beautiful scenery and history and wed highly recommend staying here.

Etelka

Everything was very good including hot tub

Have just returned from a week's holiday and can honestly say that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Dairy, it was truly a home from home accomodation. The owner was there to meet us upon arrival and offered lots of information to us and are always on hand if you need any help at all

We had a lovely stay at the Dairy, the cottage was beautiful and well definitely be back! Absolutely loved our holiday.

Curtains are shabby and falling off with no tie backs on some. The kitchen blind was filthy. There was dog hairs all over the setee in the living room. The bath panel was off. The shower blows hot and cold all of a sudden. No advice on local walks or nearby places to visit or eat. Just no real effort gone into the cottage considering the price. I was led to believe there was an enclosed garden when I booked. This is misleading on the website. Lack of parking. If it was wet I wouldnt have been able To park on the grass.

Lovely cottage, enjoyed our stay. Would recommend

Absolutely lovely accommodation very snug and warm not far from all shops and pubs. Plenty to do and many places to go. Lovely welcoming owners and nothing was never too much trouble. We will be back in the future.

Geoffrey

Lovely place to stay , clean tidy , everything you need is there , very friendly owner , ideal getaway

Amanda

Although we had a very enjoyable stay at The Dairy, it was a little out dated and in need of some repairs. Lots of cobwebs around, particularly in the windows. The main bathroom was very poorly lit and the shower leaked. BUT this DID NOT take away the home comforts this converted dairy offered. With its lovely big open plan kitchen, dinner and TV space, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus gorgeous views. Definitely worth what we paid for 7 nights!

Claire

Wonderful family holiday had at The Dairy. Beautiful property in a great location for exploring the area. .

Excellent holiday in a lovely cottage. Plenty to do in the immediate area. Visited several nature reserves, walked along Hadrians Wall and even found a small aircraft museum to potter around. Had one of the most relaxing holidays I have had in a very long time. Highly recommended. Would definitely use Sykes Holiday Cottages again. Thank you.

Steven

We had a much needed break in comfortable roomy surroundings. The facilities exceeded what we expected. The dishwasher was a little insecure but worked fine. The beds were comfortable and a good night's sleep was had by all. Lovely surrounding area for plenty of exhilarating walks. We will be back!

Stayed at The Dairy for 5 nights. Had everything we needed ideal for both cosy days in and for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. Owner most helpful.

Stephen

The cottage is very spacious and comfortable a really good location to discover Hadrians Wall. The decking and steps up to the cottage are showing signs of ageing which was the only downside.

We had a lovely, friendly welcome from the owners. A very pleasant location with lots of lovely walks nearby.

Had a brilliant time, the owners are very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.

Michael

Our plan was to use Milton Mains Farm as a base for touring the area, Hadrian's Wall, Lake District, and even going down to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. It was so easy to find, I kept in contact with the owner Mrs Ackerley on the journey there regarding key handover, and she was there to meet us. She was extremely helpful, and showed us around. Nothing was any trouble. We had a week of beautiful weather, and the area was stunning, the autumn colours were amazing. We would seriously look at staying there again, and would recommend the place to our friends.

The cottage was so comfortable and the surrounding countryside was absolutely beautiful. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners, I would definitely recommend the Dairies to anyone.

Our stay at the Dairy was plesant and what we wanted quiet and peaceful the only setbacks were, the hot tub didn't really work as only two jets worked and that was one of the things that I wanted as I have damaged my back, also the veranda and steps are in need of some TLC as planks need to be nailed down also the steps need attention. So saying we enjoyed our stay.

Rebecca

The cottage was beautiful, it met all expectations. It was a wonderful holiday home for myself, my husband and our two friends. The cottage was located between most worth while attractions, I definitely recommend visiting. The only improvement that I will suggest is for the kitchen utensils to be replaced with stronger ones.

Good general location. Quiet. Local amenities good. Visit Talkin yarn nearby worthwhile. Will return for another stay.

Everything was fine just a couple of let downs. The hot tub needs some attention for it to work properly and we had no WiFi connection because of complications they had with their supplier so not good unfortunately.

Lovely property and people to deal with. Lots to visit in local area. Very comfortable stay.

Claire

Was amazingcottage owner was so nice and helpful we will definitely be back

Cottage absolutely stunning, very clean and spacious. Pictures dont do it justice. Will definitely be back

We all had a very good time at the dairy and would stay again.

The holiday cottage is lovely, we had a really warm welcome from Mabel too, the only problem for us was the hot tub, I specifically wanted the use of one for our holiday. We used it once for about 15 minutes as it only had one jet working and it didn't look very clean, I mentioned this before leaving and was told that they no longer charge for hot tub use due to the problems but I would much rather have paid the extra to be able to use it more often had it been in full working order and cleaner.

Felt very cared for before throughout and afterward with sykes customer service

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The Dairy, Milton

About The Dairy

Need To Know

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The Dairy Attractions & Days Out

Is The Dairy Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Howard Arms

Lanercost Tea Room

The Sands Centre Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Dairy Reviews