We had a lovely stay at The Barracks with me, my sister, my two young daughters and our two dogs. The cottage was ideal. It's beautifully decorated, comfortable and warm. It was the ideal retreat for a relaxing weekend. The owner, who lives in the attached cottage was very friendly and accommodating, meeting any additional needs we had but giving us the privacy to enjoy his property without intrusion. I highly recommend the nearby pub in Great Strickland for food. The homemade pies were probably the best I have ever eaten. Lowther Castle nearby was totally magical, even in November and an absolute must if you have children.
The owner asked us to provide him with some feedback to make things even better and we would suggest that he includes the following items:
Hair dryer
Tea towels
Coffee (there was plenty of tea!)
More games, puzzles (we left one), and things for children (easy to get from a charity shop)
Matches for the fire
Tea cosy
Salt and pepper
Cooking oil
Aside from these minor things, we loved our stay and it was a high quality experience.