Old Barn Cottage, Old Barn Holidays, Fiddler Hall, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NQ, United Kingdom
#7 of 14 hotels in Newby Bridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 29 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Kandasamy
United KingdomEverything was great, but the water in the shower is a bit slow.
Very clean house, all we needed for the stay was provided, lovely garden, very spacious rooms, beautiful bathroom and kitchen. I will recommend it to others. Very close to Windermere and to other lakes.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Carly
United KingdomThe overgrown plants on the path from the patio to the grass in the garden - needs some maintenance!
Lovely cottage, very clean and great location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Ann-marie
United KingdomWould have preferred an iron in the property rather than across the courtyard
Really liked that it was a home away from home. Already recommended to some friends for a get-together next year
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 12 February 2025
Philip
AustraliaWould be nice to have a real fireplace, it seems booking.com doesnt distinguish between artificial heat and wood/coal fireplaces :(
We weren't sure what to expect at this property but we were pleasantly surprised. Initially couldnt see where to park and then found the driveway up to the cottage rather than the general parking area that is right next door. We received an email with the key box code prior to arrival, which we had no problems with. We entered in to find a 2 level property with bedrooms upstairs and bathroom, with living room, large kitchen and dining room both adjoining the entry. The kitchen was really well appointed and you didnt need anything ... except food ! We did have an issue with the "fireplace" (not real but provides heating) and we used the contact number provided and she was very helpful. She is also able to control the overall heating from her place nearby. It's ideally located in the Lakes District so a perfect point to go exploring from, we regretted not booking another night. Would definitely consider booking here again.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 December 2024
Tony
United KingdomBeds were so uncomfortable, it was like sleeping on a plank of wood. Settee wasn't comfortable, you sink into it, needs replacing. Shower wasn't powerful enough, but that's personal preference. Being woken up by a spirit who was walking along the landing and opened our bedroom door
Location, cleanliness, well equipped kitchen, big tv in living room.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2024
Caroline
United KingdomThe heating didn't come on as expected so the house was cold each time we returned after work but we were able to turn it on easily. The sink in the smaller bedroom was quite noisy after use.
The location was ideal for us and the house was clean and well presented.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 24 November 2024
Julie
United KingdomNothing
Big bright bedrooms
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 8 October 2024
Rachel
United KingdomMy trip wasn’t long enough!!
Gorgeous cottage close to Windermere, ideal as a base for exploring!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 7 October 2024
Phil
United KingdomComing home.
Loved it. Very cosy cottage, private garden, everything needed for a very nice holiday. They even had an EV charger so mega bonus. Great location near the south of Windermere
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Christopher
United KingdomNothing, the property is ideal!
The property is excellent. Clean, spacious, on site parking. Easy to use heating, all appliances in the kitchen were easy to use. Lovely to have the little things such as, kitchen paper, tea towels, washing up liquid, etc all provided. Most importantly Sarah & Eleanor are accommodating, easily contactable and so helpful.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 June 2024
Jayne
United KingdomMy only little niggles were the pathway up to the garden was obstructed with the big plants, they just need a quick trim back to clear the path. There is a picnic table in the garden, which is good, but a couple of extra garden chairs would be useful so you could choose where in the garden to sit.
Lovely cosy cottage, good location. Well equipped kitchen with some helpful items, like cooking oil and tea and coffee.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomEverything was excellent. Missing a few instructions. But in no way did it hamper the stay.
The property was spacious and clean. Such a good location. Very quiet with a large garden with picnic bench.Such beautiful view from the bedrooms.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThere was no welcome pack and no information on how anything worked. It would have been nice to find a pint of milk or indeed anything as is common these days in most holiday lets. The TV only worked if the wind wasn't blowing which is most of the time in the Lakes. Perhaps some pruning of the hedge obscuring the satellite dish might have helped.
The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped but some instructions for the microwave and oven would have been useful as they weren't intuitive.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Rachel
United KingdomGreat location for the south lakes, super easy access to lake Windemere and steamers from Lakeside. Clean, comfortable, and lots of space, with a well equipped kitchen.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 January 2025
Shelley
United KingdomThe master bedroom has alot of black mould inside the back wall of the wardrobe and there is wallpaper peeling off the wall above the bed. The heating was set to come on at 3am to 22.5 degrees which meant we slept terribly. We were woken up boiling hot and forced to get up every night at 3am to turn it down manually. During the day, the heating went down to 15 degrees, and it was far too cold when we returned to the accommodation. We turned it up manually but had to wait very cold for it to warm enough to get into bed (which was cold in the bed). As there are no spare blankets we couldn't get warm easily. The dishwasher did not wash the dishes after being turned on, so we then hand washed everything out of the dishwasher.
Great communication and helpful hosts. Location and bed layout were good. Excellent shower
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Jackie
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: 26 June 2025
Steve
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Anthony
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 3 March 2025
Mili
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Michael
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 13 February 2025
Phoenix
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 21 November 2024
Wendy
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Malcolm
New ZealandThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 July 2024
Jeff
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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