This was our 4th stay at this wonderful property, and we are booked to return in the autumn.The location is perfect for us - secluded, yet only a 12 minute drive to Keswick, and 25 minutes to Ambleside.It's the best holiday cottage we've ever stayed in!
Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful cottage. We thouroughly enjoyed our visit. The house was gorgeous, so much space and light and had all the features you need to have a happy and enjoyable stay. Gorgeous views from every window and especially loved seeing the cattle and sheep in the nearby fields every morning at breakfast. There was loads of space outside to enjoy the gardens and sunhouse and the showers and whirlpool bath were a welcome site after a hard day on the fells. Highly recommended and much appreciated. Thank you!
A lovely warm, comfortable and very well appointed cottage. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it. Plenty of space ,wonderful views and helpful , friendly owners.
Property located in St Johnâs in the Vale, a beautiful quiet valley just 4 miles from Keswick. Gill and Duncan are wonderful hosts providing you with everything you can think of and then more. We have stayed more times than I can remember now, and the standard is always superb. I canât recommend this property enough!
Had the most amazing stay, the cottage was absolutely lovely, warm, clean, fantastic views and had everything you needed home from home. Gill the host was lovely. This was one of the best cottages we have stayed in for cleanliness and perfect bedding. Everything about the cottage was of high standard.
Just enjoyed our third stay at Bram Cragg and have no hesitation in recommending this as a wonderful holiday choice. The cottage is so cosy and comfortable with amazing views. Gillian and Duncan are perfect hosts, very welcoming and there if you need them. We have also stayed in one of their lodges and this was of an equally high standard. Hope to be able to return next year.
We spent 4 days here and loved every minute. The house is so comfortable and welcoming after our long journey. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. We wanted to stay longer!
Very comfortable well presented accommodation helpful owners everything as described. Location ideal for getting all over the lake district,peaceful country location but only a couple of miles from Keswick or Grasmere
A beautifully located, well equipped, warm and clean cottage. We had a lovely week. Lovely extra touches- summer house, homemade cake on arrival - too.
Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting. So many walks directly from the cottage. Close enough for the convenience that Keswick offers but secluded enough for a tranquil break.
We have been regular visitors to Bram Cragg and its related properties for several years often coming 3 or 4 times a year. We come back because we always know that we will get a warm welcome to a charming property in one of the loveliest valleys in the Lake District. The properties are always clean and well prepared and equipped to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Try it, youâre missing out if you donât!
Wonderful property with plenty of space and homely touches to help us settle in. Lovely modern kitchen and bathrooms. Cosy to return to after hikes in the mountains.
Gillian and Duncan made us feel very welcome.
We enjoyed a great week in this lovely property - probably the best self catering cottage we have ever stayed in. We have already booked to return in October!
Within easy reach of Keswick, the cottage combines a quiet location, surrounded by beautiful countryside, with great access to to all essential services.
The cottage felt like a real home from home and it is really well positioned to visit Ullswater and Windermere as well as Keswick. There is a very nice outside space with a swing and summer house and views across the valley. The kitchen was really well equipped.
We would definitely like to come again.
Bram Cottage is excellent. Immaculate accommodation, breathtaking views . Friendly hosts. We will definitely like to return sometime.
Susan , Gordon and Brenda
The cottage was immaculate and in a beautiful location; such peace and tranquility and with stunning views. A great place for exploring the Lake District. Gillian and Duncan were superb hosts and we are looking forward to a return visit.
Lovely cottage in a nice quiet area. Spacious, clean and well equipped. The views from the cottage are amazing and there was plently of space for the kids to play, the field was fantastic. We really enjoyed our week there. The two collie's Bonnie and Fly were a highlight, popping up outside the kitchen window to say Hi, and fantastic around the kids.
A wonderful week in The Lakes. The cottage is perfect. Comfortable, well equipped and in an excellent setting. Beautiful views of Blencathra. Duncan and Gillian were the perfect hosts and Fly is a delight.
The cottage, the facilities, the location, the views - everything was simply stunning. Definitely would come back here.
Itâs worth checking out the lodges and barn too if the cottage isnât right for you - they are also amazing!
Completely enjoyed the week. Cottage was immaculate and clean and had everything. Really easy check in and out, owners really nice, great location for visiting the lakes and amazing views. Will definitely look to rebook. Possibly the best accommodation weve stayed in. Would recommend.
Duncan was born in Threlkeld & Gillian in Newlands. Duncan is a builder by trade and I worked on the family dairy & sheep farm before raising our daughter & son, helping on building projects then running the holiday lets at Bram Cragg from 1993. Duncan, since fell running, is a keen mountain biker a sport that has taken our family all over the UK. Gillian has been taking part in local dog agility events since 2006. Any spare time and we walk the fell tops with our dogs & family.
Bram Cragg Farm being owned & loved by Gillians grandparents since 1974 and has been in our controle since 1993 and ownership from 2008. We renovated & developed it until 2014 with Duncan using his 35 years of building expertise & family help to make it the holiday choice of many returning guests. You can't help but fall in love with the setting of Bram Cragg set among the fells in a sceinic valley. The 50 acre of land is now stocked with our neighbourghs quality limousan breeding beef cattle and swaledale or cheviot breeding sheep from April to October and we maintain the land all the year round.
Bram Cragg Farm looks unchanged with the oldest part dating from 1688. Buildings were added as dairy and sheep farming grew and mining, railways and reservoirs expanded the population. We have been allowed to develop the byre and hay loft above to provide holiday accommodation with lovely views and we replaced two existing static caravans with two larger modern lodges. These have more comfort and space for up to four guests, more privacy for all guests but with open unrestricted views of fells & fields.