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$137 / night
Total guests, Nights

Little Byre – Home 176771 Cottage

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 3 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 14 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

NOW WITH WIFI. Little Byre is a delightful character cottage nestled in the quiet hamlet of a pretty village close to the Lake District enjoying beautiful, uninterrupted views across open countryside towards Skiddaw. Furnished to the highest of standards throughout. It is an ideal base to discover all that the Lake District and the unspoilt Solway coast has to offer. The towns of Keswick, Cockermouth, Silloth and Whitehaven are all within easy reach offering a range of shops, art galleries, museums, markets, theatres and plenty of pubs and eating places.

This is the perfect area to choose for either gentle relaxation with walks from the door or for an action packed family adventure holiday with lots to do. Go-Ape High Wire Forest Adventure, Honister Via Ferrata, gyroplanes, paragliding, canoeing, sailing and a full range of outdoor adventure activiies are all on offer within a 20 min drive. Walkers and climbers are spoiled for choice. From the high summits to forest trails and lakeside paths, there are walking and cycle routes suitable for all.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Mountain Views
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

A car is advisable to enjoy all the delights the Lake District and the Solway coast has to offer as public transport is limited and the nearest shop is 2 and a half miles away

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

The person booking Little Byre must be over 18.
No parties or events
WIFI is a complimentary service and as such no compensation will be offered should the wifi not be available for any reason.

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About the owner

Margaret R.
Average reply time:
1 hour 54 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
02 May 2024
Years listed:
12
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
33 reviews

Excellent
28
Very Good
4
Average
1
Poor
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“What a gorgeous cottage!”

Reviewed 4 Jun 2023

Just had a lovely stay with my daughter at Little Byre! The cottage has absolutely everything you could need with amazing views from the garden! We have stayed here before and would most definitely re… More

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“What more could you ask for”

Reviewed 12 Oct 2022

Myself and my Mum stayed at Little Byre for a week in September and absolutely loved it. The house is a perfect home from home and has everything you could want or need for a wee break away. The house… More

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“Perfect!!”

Reviewed 30 Apr 2021

Little Byre Found this cottage on the internet and after a few exchanges with owner booked for two weeks holiday as soon as lockdown was lifted to visit family literally round the corner. We are als… More

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“Cosy cottage, beautiful views”

Reviewed 31 Oct 2020

Lovely cosy cottage in Baggrow. We just spent October half term here, a great break, the house is located a fifteen minute drive from Keswick, a great base for exploring the Lakes. Owners were fabul… More

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“Great base for the Lakes”

Reviewed 12 Sep 2020

A great little cottage. Well equipped with just about everything you need. Well furnished and absolutely spotless.

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“A peaceful and cosy cottage”

Reviewed 5 Mar 2020

Little Byre was our home away from home during a five day trip to the Lakes. The cottage is extremely well equipped and incredibly clean, which made it feel like a little sanctuary to us as we were ca… More

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“Idyllic peaceful haven”

Reviewed 29 Oct 2019

Spent a relaxing few days in this exceptional cottage. It was absolutely pristine and really well equipped. The location was just perfect for the break we needed with lovely views from the rear of the… More

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“Gorgeous little cottage”

Reviewed 22 May 2019

We needed somewhere to stay for the Keswick Mountain Festival and Little Byre was where we chose. It's an easy 30 minute drive into Keswick so not too out of the way if you want a day trip to to… More

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Response from the owner So pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We will take note of your suggestion about the curtain for the smaller bedroom. Noone has ever mentioned it being a problem before but we always aim to please and welcome suggestions for how we can improve the stay of our guests, so thank you for mentioning it. We would always be happy to welcome you back should you wish to stay again.

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“Cute place, nice new kitchen, quiet location.”

Reviewed 2 Nov 2018

My wife and I stayed in Little Byre for four nights in late September. The two-floor interior has had a lot of care put into it...very nice appointments and a new kitchen with new appliances and cook… More

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“Little Byre”

Reviewed 7 Aug 2018

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Byre. The Cottage was warm, comfortable,set in an ideallyc setting and well equipped. We could not ask for more. We ate out most evenings and went to the Lakes… More

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Margaret (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Margaret (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Margaret (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Margaret the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Margaret (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Margaret (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Margaret (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Margaret (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Margaret (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Margaret (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Margaret (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Margaret (the owner) a message.

If Margaret (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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