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Old Barn Cottage, Old Barn Holidays, Fiddler Hall, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NQ, United Kingdom

#7 of 14 hotels in Newby Bridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 29 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    10
    Excellent!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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

    10
    Lovely cottage, very clean and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would 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

    8.0
    Lakes District, we should have booked another night !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would 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

    9.0
    Excellent location, amazing building, clean, but beds need to be more comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    10
    Lovely comfortable cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Big bright bedrooms

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Gorgeous cottage for exploring the Lake District.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My trip wasn’t long enough!!

    Gorgeous cottage close to Windermere, ideal as a base for exploring!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coming 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

    9.0
    A clean, spacious property which does exactly what it says on the tin!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, 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

    10
    Perfect short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    10
    Spacious and clean property in great location, great garden with picnic bench and lovely views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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

    8.0
    Pleasant stay but a little more effort to make you feel welcome would be good.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There 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

    10
    Great location, easy to get in, and communicative host
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great 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

    6.0
    Pretty but needs maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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