Reviews of Cosy Cumbrian cottage for your country escape
Main Street, Brough, CA17 4AX, United Kingdom
#2 of 2 hotels in Brough
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 31 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Mandy
United Kingdom5 reviews10“Fab stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Great location
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Dimcho
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Comfortable place to stay in. Nice and tidy, easy to access.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 30 October 2024
Pegram
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
As the title says this was cosy and had everything we needed as a base when visiting family in the area. We had a great time in the quirky cafe-bar up the road and a lovely meal in a nearby pub. The enclosed rear garden was really handy as we had our dog with us.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 16 August 2024
Tanya
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Perfect host and perfect property!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s so pretty! And being such an old building means no creaking floorboards or noises from other rooms.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Debra
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Nice little cottage.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Working the tv was slightly frustrating. Would not have minded usually but the family wanted to watch the sport/Olympics. it was rectified, though, and everyone was happy. Smaller bedroom was a bit of a squash for 2 adults but easibly manageable for a few nights. bit of a musty smell.
Cleanliness. Master bedroom. Parking. Welcome pack. Pleasant space.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 20 July 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Very pleasant, would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor shower. Dim lighting in kitchen
Great location with parking. Nice sitting room with cosy log burner. Well equipped kitchen. Roomy main bedroom.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Karen
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice retreat for mum, daughter and doggy”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. Was a little chilly but that’s time of year so storage heaters were popped on to take the chill off.
Nice and cosy. Lovely rural location but easy to get to. Dogs allowed which is what we required for the walking we planned to do with our lab. And no cheeky extra charge for taking him which some others do!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Cook
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Great cottage with great facilities. In the perfect location. The price was fantastic also.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautiful and cozy carn’t wait to come back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Kids room a little dusty part from that all good
Amazingly clean and comfortable. So many home comforts here. Games for the kids and wi-fi good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Dean
United Kingdom47 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Great little find. Well appointed and very comfortable.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
No fault of the cottage owners, but the pub just 50 mtrs away was open but up for sale so the kitchen closed. The fish n chip shop closed. The small wine bar restaurant, closed. In short, if you want to eat out in the evening at present, you are not traveling on foot and will need to drive to surrounding towns of villages. This is the only down side and out of the control of the owners. I would imagine this will change once the pub changes owners.
The cottage was well appointed and had everything we needed. The lounge was very comfortable and kitchen ideal to sory out breakfast etc.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perhaps a handle to assist getting in and out of bath to use the shower would be good
Beautifully appointed and comfortable
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Jade
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Nice cottage with everything you need.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We struggled to work the electric radiators but I think this was just us being daft. A later check out time would have been nice but we understand that they need to get in and prepare the property for the next guests.
The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed for the weekend. The beds were comfortable and everything was really clean. The host kept us well informed of how to access the property with keys from the lock box and instructions on how to use the log burner. The kitchen was a good size and well equipped, even things like washing up liquid and dish washer tablets were provided. There was also a lovely little welcome pack with tea bags and biscuits!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 10 June 2023
Stephanie
United Kingdom1 review10“Warm cottage smashing back garden free parking shop over the road very cosy”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing to dislike
Very good location easy to find
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Celle
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes10“Adorable cosy cottage in Brough looked after by very attentive host!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Very minor but the cottage is not suited for anyone with severe mobility issues as stairs are quite steep and the only bathroom is upstairs. (We were fine but just as an fyi). Otherwise cannot fault the cottage but location-wise there's not very much to do in Brough! It is incredibly small and with the exception of The Outfitters café bar and Brough Castle Tea Room, nowhere else to go other than towards other towns such as Appleby.
Such a lovely little cottage in Brough! Perfect for our family ( 3 adults and 1 baby) as we needed somewhere to stay in the area for a wedding in Little Musgrave (just a 10-minute drive to Eden Barn). Beds were incredibly comfortable and all rooms super tidy. Bathroom was immaculate and great for both baths and showers. Kitchen had all the amenities we needed to cook and we loved the games cabinet! We made a small fire and had everything we needed to make one which was a super cosy way to end our evening. The house "manual" was incredibly informative and extensive, perfect for those looking to explore Cumbria with insider's knowledge. Super easy to access keys upon and arrival and Benjamin's communication was excellent throughout the entire booking.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 7 May 2023
Cath
United Kingdom1 review1 helpful vote9.0“Perfect pad for a break”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothimg
Perfect Ovation stunning little cottage perfect for our family
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Brian
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Well equipped and comfortable cottage.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Well equipped cottage, comfy beds and free on street parking outside. We were following family on the coast to coast walk. Good location for picking them up at Kirkby Stephen and Keld.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 12 April 2023
Harriet
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely base for me and my dad to do our next leg of the penine way. Loved the lil dogy pamper pack and the enclosed yard made it a very easy stay with dog.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Ruchi
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Lovely countryside cottage that’s well situated in the Cumbrian valley”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dirty towel left behind door in small room, soap dispenser in toilet almost empty. Property cleaned in a rush maybe?
Beautifully kept property, brilliant location
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdom12 reviews6.0“Arrival was very difficult and ended up us having to access the property via the back through a different properties bac”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had problems accessing the property as key missing from safe box. Shower doesn’t work properly and the shower curtain is long over due a clean or replacement as covered in mould and very smelly sadly
Comfortable and warm
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Kerry
United Kingdom15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Cherie
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 2 December 2024
Catherine
Malaysia13 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Mark
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 27 July 2024
Emma
United Kingdom14 reviews5 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2024
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