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"Excellent location, extremely well maintained and presented with gorgeous gardens and views. Hosts very friendly and hardworking in the garden. Look forward to a return stay soon"

"We regularly stay in holiday properties; most are adequate to good and they vary quite a lot in terms of being well equipped and the quality and taste of decor and furnishings. Eileen & Richard’s house is unquestionably one of the nicest we’ve ever stayed at. The entire house is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished, the kitchen has everything you could need and more; bedrooms comfortable and there are many small, but well considered little touches throughout the house that make it feel so...

"We weren't familiar with the area but chose the property for size and facilities. The property was really warm, comfortable, cosy and well equipped. Plenty of kitchen equipment for us to cook for 19. The grounds were lovely. A good base for a day out in the lakes too. Highly recommended!"

"The cottage was immaculate and well stocked. Had everything we needed and a bit more! Beds were very comfy. Very helpful owners, friendly and welcoming. Lovely area, out of the way so was a peaceful place to stay. Really enjoyed our holiday."

"Lovely quite country location, off-street parking & all the comforts of home. Near train station if public transport is required, however noise from trains was not an issue. 'The stables is ideal for a couple with small kitchen if wanting to cook."

"Amazing property, so clean and beautifully decorated inside. Staff were great too. Would highly recommend"

"Stay was amazing very restful. Beds comfy and plenty of space for everyone. Great place to stay with family . Owners very welcoming! Definitely stay there again. Thanks for a great stay!"

"Swallow Cottage is in a great location for exploring Cumbria and Northumberland. We had a lovely stay in a comfortable and very clean cottage. The owner was fabulous when we had a small issue and responded straight away. We'd definitely stay here again"

"6 adults and 3 kids from Australia visiting family in Dumfries. What a great place for a large group. Fantastic facilities and magical gardens where we spent hours wandering about. Easy walk to the shore and despite the cold weather we were outside most of the time. Would highly recommend."

"Excellent place to stay. More than fully equipped. It was short of nothing, well heated, great shower, plenty of towels and toiletries, kitchen had everything required. Many nice touches were a wonderful bonus: welcome basket including all sorts of goodies and wine, as well as fresh bread and milk. Perfect ! "

"So lovely, really homely. All the essentials plus bits like sandwich boxes and a slow cooker in the kitchen. Tourist leaflets and info pack could do with udating. Would be helpful to have supermarket/ local market/pharmacy details. Limited rainy day things to do in the flat. No books, family games etc. However, Carlisle nearby. Loads of hidden tea rooms and cafes in the surrounding villages. Maryport is gorgeous."

"First impreasions are good, a nice welcome touch of bread, cheese, milk and some homemade chocolates. Which after an 8 hour on the road day from Skye was welcome. The cottage is warm, comfortable and you need for nothing, all kitchen items are clean and plentiful. The sofa is comfortable and there is a nice information pack detailing the surrounding area. The bedroom is large and the bed was comfortable for me, the wife said it was a little soft but we slept well. Now onto the main letdown, the...

"First time away with our dog and could not have picked a better place. Anne(owner/host) very welcoming and cannot do enough for you. Plenty of logs for the fire, bottle of wine, fresh eggs, caramel shortcake what a welcome package, don’t think you would get this type of welcome from many places. The lodge was lovely, all the amenities you could need and more, plenty of fresh towels and bedding, the view from the living room was amazing. I found the whole place and surroundings so peaceful even...

"this was a nice big apartment "

"Excellent location, extremely well maintained and presented with gorgeous gardens and views. Hosts very friendly and hardworking in the garden. Look forward to a return stay soon"