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The Dairy | Brackenthwaite | Romantic Studio with Lakeland Views
Romantic Studio Retreat | Glass-Topped Interior Well | Stunning Lakeland Views
The Dairy is the jewel in the crown for couples and solo travellers to Brackenthwaite Farm. This beautifully designed studio apartment oozes character, but the real “showstopper” is the almost full-wall windows that frame a magnificent outlook towards the Old Man of Coniston in the Lake District. It is a space designed for slow mornings and atmospheric evenings, featuring a unique glass-covered water well set into the floor that lights up at night, casting shimmering patterns across the high ceilings. 🥂🏔️✨
🐶 Why Pack Members Love The Dairy:
- Front Row to the Orchard: The Dairy directly overlooks The Orchard, our 2.5-acre fully enclosed exercise area. You are just steps away from “zoomie” heaven! 🍏🐕
- Toasty Toes & Paws: The bathroom features underfloor heating, and the main living area is anchored by a crackling wood-burning stove—perfect for a post-walk snooze. 🐾🔥
- Hyperfast Tech: With hyperfast broadband, a 50-inch Smart TV, soundbar, and Netflix included, it’s the ultimate spot for a cosy “cinema night“ with your dog.
- The “Pack“ Welcome: Just like The Coach House, Corner Cottage and The Old Farmhouse, your dog will receive their own welcome pack with fresh towels, treats, toys, and a Brackenthwaite dog tag.
- Luxury for Humans: A luxuriously comfortable Super-King mezzanine bed and a high-spec bathroom for a proper soak after a day on the fells.
Additional information
| Barbeque on Site | Barbeque |
|---|---|
| Beds | 1 Bed |
| Dogs | 1 Dog, 2 Dogs |
| Garden | Supervise dogs in garden |
| Location | Rural Lancashire |
| Bathrooms | One Bathroom |
| Parking | Off road parking for 2 cars |
| Reactive Friendly Dog Rating | 2 Star Reactive Dog Friendly (see below) |
| Secure Dog Paddock | Secure Dog Paddock |
| Sleeps | Sleeps 1, Sleeps 2 |
| Smoking | Smoke Free Property |
Reactive Dog Guide
The Dairy offers a very peaceful retreat, but its layout has specific features for reactive dog owners to note:Visual Triggers: The spectacular wall-to-wall windows offer incredible views, but they also mean your dog may see movement in The Orchard and the people / other animals passing by. There are blinds that can be closedShared Setting: Located next to The Old Farmhouse, you will occasionally see other guests, or Matthew or Harry moving through the courtyard and communal areas.The Orchard: While you overlook this wonderful 2.5-acre secure space, please remember it is shared with the other three cottages on the farm plus the residents and their dogs.The Water Well: The illuminated indoor well is a beautiful feature, but the sound of moving water beneath the glass might be a new sensory experience for a particularly nervous pup!There is living accommodation above (bedrooms / bathroom) therefore there may be other sounds of movement heard (though it is sound proofed) The outside space is shared. Please have your dog on a lead until you can let them off safely in The Orchard
Accessibility guide
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🛌 Cottage Details
- The Grand Entrance: Enter a tastefully designed studio that feels incredibly spacious thanks to the high ceilings and plenty of natural light.
- Living Area: Five steps lead down into the heart of the property, featuring the wood-burner and the glass-topped water well.
- The Kitchen: Fully equipped for home-cooked meals, including a modern air fryer for convenience. Dining is at the breakfast bar or on trays for a relaxed evening.
- The Mezzanine: A luxuriously comfortable Super-King bed perched above the living space, allowing you to wake up to those mountain views.
- Outdoor Oasis: A designated seating area right outside with a charcoal BBQ and fire pit in The Orchard — perfect for watching the sunset over the Lake District mountains. 🌅
📋 At a Glance
- Sleeps: 2 (Studio Layout)
- Dogs: 2 Dogs Welcome (Free of charge!)
- WiFi: Hyperfast Broadband & Netflix
- Parking: Private allocated parking directly in front of the property entrance.
- Cooking: Fully equipped kitchen + Air Fryer.
- Views: Unrestricted views of the Lakeland Fells.
🧭 Locally & Useful Information
- Walk from the Door: Step out onto 10 acres of private grassland, follow one of the many pathways nearby, or head into one of the nearby villages for other local walks.
- The New Inn: A lovely walk to the local dog-friendly pub in Yealand Conyers.
- The Fairy Steps: Discover the limestone crags and local legends just a short drive/hike away.
- The Lake District: You are perfectly positioned to explore the South Lakes, with Windermere and Kendal within easy reach.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the garden private? You have a designated outdoor seating area immediately outside. (This is not separated from The Old Farmhouse). For a big run, you have the shared 2.5-acre secure Orchard right in front of you.
- Can the bed be twins? Yes! The Super-King can be made into two singles with prior notice.
- Are leads required? Yes, in the communal yards to protect the pet pigs, alpacas, and other livestock. They can be off lead once inside the secure Orchard.
- Is there a bath? Yes, the bathroom features a bath with mood lighting—perfect for relaxing tired legs. 🛁
3 reviews for The Dairy | Brackenthwaite | Romantic Studio with Lakeland Views
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Sharon –
Brackenthwaite Farm is an absolute gem! Immaculate holiday lets in a beautiful and tranquil setting, where everything has been thought of with care and attention to detail. The owners are really friendly and welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble. Dogs are very welcome and there is an enormous exercise field for them to run about in. There is play equipment for young children, farm animals to help feed, bbq’s for use, and when the evenings cool down there is a fire pit that you can sit around and enjoy. They have Stables too so you can take your horse along and enjoy riding in the surrounding area. There are lots of beautiful walks nearby, and around 40 minutes to the lake district so it’s a great base, although it is so lovely and relaxing you would find ut hard to leave.
Tony –
We stayed in The Dairy which is a lovely cottage for 2 within which is a glass covered well. Just outside the accommodation there is a large enclosed exercise field ideal for dogs and children. The farm is well looked after by the hardworking, friendly hosts.
We found enough to do locally in a week without travelling further afield to the Lake district. There are good local restaurants. We especially liked the Wheatsheaf Inn at Beetham which is also very dog friendly.
David –
Both Harry and Matthew were very welcoming and helpful.
The Dairy was absolutely beautifully done, throughout was spotlessly clean and everything you could want for a self catering place for 2 people. In the middle of the living area is a well that is lit up and makes a great feature. The mezzanine bedroom offers the same great views of the dog exercise and children’s play area, and the fields beyond as you get from the lounge window.
The Corner Cottage, where my daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters stayed was equally as nice, clean and equipped.
Both cottages were given 6 eggs, supplied by the farms free range chickens. There were also ducks, geese, pigs, goats and alpacas to entertain the granddaughters.
We were lucky with the weather, which always helps! I will miss the early morning birds (woodpeckers, tits, sparrows…) eating a few meters from our window.
All-in-all a great spot to stay and to use as a base to visit the surrounding area