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Dog secure patio sun trap with a view!
Mezzanine - normal set up
Mezzanine - For large groups (9-10) Sofa bed available overlooking the beautiful view from the property
Request this room to be made up as a twin if it suits your needs
Anyone for Stable Tennis?
Wonderful views from the mezzanine floor and lounge
Ford in track - steps away from your front door
Tours of the farm can be arranged
Bluebell woods in April & May
Highland Cattle at Johnson House
Splendid Sheep
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The Old Dairy At Johnson House

Kirkby Lonsdale (1.6mls S), Lake District

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stylish detached property located on a 180-acre working farm with wonderful countryside views
  • Enjoy cosy nights in front of the wood burner after a day out exploring the beautiful local area
  • An abundance of walks from the doorstep, a true escape from the hustle and bustle
Overview
Property code: 54457

Situated between the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the Lake District National Park, this house is the ideal base for walking enthusiasts and lovers of the outdoors. For days when you don’t intend to stray far, simply admire the scenery from the garden, and take part in seasonal activities on the farm, feeding the lambs and touring the bluebell wood. Groups of family and friends can gather here for a truly special time together, with the house sleeping eight people across four bedrooms.

 

Inside you’ll find spacious interiors, elegant decor, and rooms flooded with natural light. You’re free to spread out and gather together as you wish, with beautiful living areas that will comfortably accommodate the whole party. Light the wood burner in the lounge after a day in the countryside, and warm your feet on the underfloor heating that runs throughout the ground floor. Watch a programme on the Smart TV and play family games as the Bluetooth speaker plays your favourite music. Those who wish for a peaceful moment with a hot drink and a good book, can retire upstairs to the mezzanine. It overlooks the lounge, so you won’t feel apart from the main group, whilst giving you a relaxed and bright space to sit and read. Tuck into home-cooked meals in the large kitchen/diner. Perch at the breakfast bar for snacks and nibbles as the cooking gets underway, and sit round the table for your dinner, followed by discussions about what to do in the days ahead. With so many people, nobody will want to do the cleaning, but not to worry - the house takes care of it! There’s a dishwasher for the crockery, and a utility area that holds the washing machine and a tumble dryer to refresh your clothes. Settle into bed for a good night’s rest, whether in one of the three ground-floor bedrooms, or the master just off the mezzanine. Head outside via the lounge’s patio doors when the weather is good and take a seat in the enclosed garden.

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  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a 2’6” twin on request), 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 en-suite Jack and Jill bathroom
  • 2 electric ovens and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (Logs included)
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • One of the stables has a table tennis set  up, great for the family to enjoy
  • Shop 2 miles and pub and restaurant within walking distance
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Bluetooth speaker in kitchen
  • Sleeps 8+2 (double sofa bed on mezzanine floor)
  • Seasonal farm-based activities – on request guests are welcome to help feed the lambs, and during the bluebell season are welcome to visit our bluebell wood on an accompanied tour (guests will be informed if these activities on arrival)
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The small market town of Kirby Lonsdale is a mere 3 miles away. Wander through the pretty streets to peer into shop windows, pick up supplies, and visit local landmarks: the Devil’s Bridge, the Radical Steps, and Ruskin’s View. Lace up your walking boots and pack your camera for a trip to Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (6 miles) or dare to explore the tunnels at White Scar Cave (8 miles), the longest show cave in Britain. The Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (13 miles) is a family-friendly day out, and has an on-site cafe for lunch as well as an outdoor children’s play area.

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This property is personally managed by Rebecca.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anthony 2nd February 2024

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The cottage was very comfortable for our family of six adults and two small children. The layout worked well for us having three bathrooms and superb kitchen dining area. Lounges were a delight with lovely views from the large windows/patio doors. Owners Claire and David were very welcoming. We much enjoyed our family break in a lovely part of nortRead morehern England. Catherine and Tony. Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Nicholas 6th November 2023

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Reviewed by Hannah 13th October 2023

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We absolutely loved our stay! David and Claire we so warm and welcoming. They went above and beyond to make sure we had plenty of room as we were travelling for 4 little ones. The house itself is stunning. Great facilities and lovely open spaces. The small yard out the back looking over the fields was picturesque. I really cant rate this place highRead more enough. We loved every second. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 25th August 2023

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Excellent accommodation and all bedrooms were well furnished and extremely comfortable. The reception rooms were spacious, airy and well furnished. The kitchen and dining area was huge, well- furnished and the crockery, cooking utensils and appliances were first class! En-suite facilities and the shower room were first class too. The owners home-brRead moreed beef steaks and burgers for the BBQ - delicious! The walking tour of the farm was informative and enjoyed by all. A truly beautiful place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Carolynn 21st July 2023

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Beautiful cottage, great location for trips to the lakes, Morecambe, and the Yorkshire dales. Cottage kitchen is extremely well equipped, spacious with lots of cupboard storage. The views from the living room are lovely, including the sheep and sunsets! The cottage is great for anyone with restricted mobility as all the main areas, living room, kitRead morechen, two of the bedrooms and a large bathroom are all on the one level. Last but not least, David and Clare were the most, fantastic, friendly hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 15th June 2023

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We had a brilliant few days away at The Dairy,family of all different ages,to celebrate a birthday and fathers day. Location is wonderful,views are beautiful but not too far from the coast or The Lakes if you want something different. We were very lucky with the weather, hosts David Claire and Christopher were very friendly and helpful,farm tour waRead mores interesting too. Good luck with the Wedding in September Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by Nancye 2nd June 2023

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A great homely 'cottage' in an ideal spot for visiting S. Lakes, Yorkshire Dales, Lancaster and more. Would have like more time to explore the locality and farm. Plenty of room to enjoy the lovely sunsets in the lounge or enjoy a roast of farm bred pork around the table.

Reviewed by Nicola 26th May 2023

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What a perfect family getaway we just had at The Old Dairy. Our hosts were so friendly and made us feel very welcome. The property was incredibly spacious and furnished to provide a relaxing, comfortable stay. The courtyard garden allowed us to chill in the sunshine and watch the evening sunset. Beautiful surrounding to explore and so much more. ThRead moreank you both so much! :-) Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 12th May 2023

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Fabulous hosts, house and surroundings and lovely walks.

Reviewed by Lesley 24th March 2023

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Amazing does not even cover how great The Dairy was. Everything was immaculate and there was not anything they had not thought of that we needed. It was really spacious and so comfortable. Three bathrooms made it easy for a large group to share and there was plenty of comfy seating in the lounge so we could all get together. David and Claire were tRead morehe best hosts and welcomed us and also took us on a farm tour and we managed to feed their gorgeous lambs . We will definitely return - just go !! Hide

Reviewed by Jacqueline 10th February 2023

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The Old Dairy was a perfect place to stay for a family get together. On a working farm yet very peaceful. Owners lovely people who spent time showing us around the farm.

Reviewed by Sophie 20th January 2023

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It was a lovely place to stay. Warm welcome from the owners. Comfortable, cosy and an excellent location. Thank you

Reviewed by Alan 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Dawn 4th November 2022

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We had a lovely time at the old dairy. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds, lovely area. Would highly recommend a visit. Thank you.

Reviewed by Susan 28th October 2022

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We had a great holiday in David & Claire's lovely house. The owners are so helpful and really lovely to deal with. The house is very well equipped, short of nothing and probably one of the best we have stayed in. The beds are comfortable, the views lovely and there is plenty of space for everyone. We went on the trip round the farm which we all reaRead morelly enjoyed. It is very well situated for visiting all the pretty villages in the area. Kirkby Lonsdale is full of nice places to eat as well. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 21st October 2022

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The cottage was lovely . Plenty of local walks. We thoroughly enjoyed the farm tour. Plenty of places to visit in the Lake District or the Yorkshire Dales

Reviewed by Clare 7th October 2022

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Beautiful cottage, everything was perfect!

Reviewed by Nicola 23rd September 2022

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Really enjoyable stay. Friendly owners. Had everything we needed.

Reviewed by Philip 15th September 2022

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Excellent accommodation, very comfortable and beautifully furnished. Very well equipped with everything needed for self-catering. David and Claire were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by patricia 11th September 2022

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We stayed at The Old Dairy for our annual family get together. It was such pleasure to meet David and Clare and we loved the tour of the farm, which we found so interesting and educational, so much history in the area. The Old Dairy is perfectly placed for Ingleton Falls and the surrounding area and just a few minutes from Kirby Lonsdale were we foRead moreund lovely local shops. There is a large Booths supermarket just a few minutes along the road which providing everything else we needed. Hide

Reviewed by Geoff 2nd September 2022

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The Old Dairy House is a fantastic property - modern, comfortable and cosy. It has been kitted out very well and is easily spacious enough for 8 (and probably for 10 as well, with 2 on the mezzanine and their own cupboard space). With 3 bedrooms on the ground floor and 2 bathrooms, the less mobile who may be challenged by the stairs are catered forRead more. For a working farm, it was so peaceful, we often went out in the mornings but returned in the afternoon. Everyone enjoyed the break - thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Stephine 26th August 2022

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Lovely, homely and clean- just what we needed.

Reviewed by Darren 19th August 2022

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Lovely, spacious and in a great location to explore both the Yorkshire Dales and the southern Lake District. A trip around the farm is a must.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 12th August 2022

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The cottage was beautiful and in a handy location to visit other places. The hosts were really friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend. The tour of the farm was loved by the children and interesting for the adults too.

Reviewed by Michael 27th May 2022

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Absolutely lovely place, so much space for 8 adult sized people and two dogs. Great location with all mod cons. Only added feature maybe a child gate at the bottom of the stairs to stop the dogs being tempted to venture upstairs. Otherwise the Old Dairy is a wonderful accommodation run by a lovely, friendly couple in David and Claire, who give a veRead morery interesting tour of the farm. Hide

Reviewed by Cathy 15th April 2022

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The Old Dairy at Johnson House is in a wonderful location to explore both The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales. It is exceptionally clean and comfortable. The cottage is situated on a working farm and the owners are extremely friendly. We have been three times and the children love feeding the lambs and helping out around the farm.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 27th March 2022

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We had such a lovely stay at this spacious cottage in April. Beautiful accommodation with everything that we needed. The hosts were so friendly and made us feel really welcome. The farm tour was amazing and well-timed during a busy lambing period. The little lambs were so cute! Great location, amazing views and a real home-from-home. Would definiteRead morely recommend. Thank you! Hide

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