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The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable

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A stone cottage with a dark blue door, a small window, and various potted plants outside.
A stone wall with a directional signpost in a rural setting.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a window with a wooden arch, a bed with a white blanket, a bedside lamp, and a wooden wardrobe.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a vase and plants.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a pedestal sink, a window with a view, and a toilet.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fishing available on-site
    A rare find — cast your line without leaving the property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ainstable, near Carlisle
  • Place, Talkin Tarn Country Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Valley
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Brunton Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Carlisle

Located in Carlisle, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Solway Aviation Museum and Penrith & Eden Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Calthwaite Hall and Saint Nicholas. The Sands Centre and AMF Bowling are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Ainstable, near Carlisle

What's nearby

  • Calthwaite Hall - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Talkin Tarn Country Park - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Eden Valley - 20 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Brunton Park - 22 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Carlisle Cathedral - 25 min drive - 29.6 km

Getting around

  • Armathwaite Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Eat & Drink Co. - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Plough Inn Wreay - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable?

As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable on 5 March 2027 start from NZ$741, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Dairy Cottage @ Ainstable located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Calthwaite Hall, Saint Nicholas and Talkin Tarn Country Park. St Mary's Church and Lacy's Caves are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We loved the cottage, the location and the fact the local amenities weren't far away.

We loved the cottage, the location and the fact the local amenities weren't far away. The family who run the cottage were great, very friendly and always on hand yo help. We will be going back later this year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A cosy, well equipped cottage situated in a quiet, peaceful village.

A cosy, well equipped cottage situated in a quiet, peaceful village. It has everything you could want for a relaxing stay ‘away from it all’. Highly recommended!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely cottage with very friendly and helpful hosts.

A lovely cottage with very friendly and helpful hosts. The weather was very kind and we were able to take advantage of the garden and local walks. The local shop was well stocked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and hosts

Very clean, tidy, homely and comfortable little cottage with everything you need. The bed was Sooo comfortable and we had a lovely stay. Thsnk you so much x
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely homely cottage, very clean with everything you need for a break away from the hustle and bust

Lovely homely cottage, very clean with everything you need for a break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life it was a bonus to have the conservatory to relax in and watch the birds, cows and sheep. The dog enjoyed sitting and looking out too 😊 Very friendly hosts who gave us lots of information about the local area, and left a lovely welcome pack.Would definitely recommend and we will be back 🧑‍🤝‍🧑🐾
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent little cottage to base our Lake District holiday from.

Excellent little cottage to base our Lake District holiday from. Very friendly owners, cottage has everything you need in it for 2 people. Lots of local walks. Sunday dinner in the Heather Glen hotel, which is walking distance, was very good. Local pub, the Fox & Pheasant, is 1.2 miles away in Armathwaite, nice food and friendly staff, however I do not recommend walking there on the road, which has no footpath, as the local tractors move very fast and consider the entire road their domain! Easy access to the Settle-Carlisle railway via Armathwaite station. There is free parking in the station and many places in the village to park if it happened to be full.
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