Nuthatch, High Head Castle Farm

Myself, my wife and our two dogs stayed here, first week in October 2021. The owners are fantastic and very helpful, the cottage is well presented and clean. The log burner was great to have on at night and the under floor heating was great for the dogs. The owners allow you wander around the farm and if you want to you can go and see the cows being milked. The Raw milk from here is amazing and so very fresh, the chickens, goats, cows and brucie (our nickname for him) the bull. Whilst we were there we seen squirrels, deers, rabbits, pheasants and buzzards. This is a very quiet location and allows you to relax. Also Dalston is well worth a visit if you have dogs or you want supplies.

Myself and my partner (and 2 dogs) stayed here at the end of October as a last minute get away. Arriving to a bottle of wine, fresh fruit, chocolate cookies and milk was a fantastic touch after a 2 hour drive! The cottage was beautifully clean, warm and homely throughout our stay. And the owner(s) couldn’t do enough for us throughout, despite following COVID-19 measures. It was a brilliant experience to stay on a working dairy farm and such welcoming, pleasant farmers. It is a great base to drive to many fells, lakes and dog walks and there are 3 lovely walks around the farm. There are dog walks from the farm however we didn’t experience these due to the wet weather. After long, wet day’s walking our dogs it was great to dry off in front of a log burner, with heated floor and enjoying a ginormous bath! There are plenty of pubs nearby if you don’t mind driving but being tucked away in a little cottage, with a self-sufficient kitchen was all we needed. I will be recommending to me family and friends and will certainly come back soon! Such great value for money.

Lovely weekend at Nuthatch cottage with our two dogs. The cottage had everything you could think of and was so comfortable and spotlessly clean. The welcome wine, milk and fruit was a lovely gesture. The cottage is ideal for dogs and our two loved the front garden that was safe and secure for them to run around. Lovely location, with some lovely walks for dog lovers close by. Would highly recommend and definitely return.

Me and my partner and 2 dogs stayed here for a week. When arrived we was greeted with a clean and lovely cottage. The owners had left a bottle of wine and some milk as a welcome gift which was extremely lovely of them. The garden was fantastic for the dogs, enclosed so you knew they couldn't get out. It is set on a farm, however out of the way and you wouldn't even know. Loved the walks around the farm and the views were beautiful. I would definitely recommend and return. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The property was comfortable & clean but best of all the bed was comfortable. Highly recommend.

A great cottage set in the countryside with beautiful views. Very peaceful and quiet, and a fantastic location for exploring the lakes, North Pennines and Solway coast. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

No cafe, no spa, very muddy, you are staying on a working farm, the cottage looks like a hut, but very nice inside, plus points very quiet, great views outside, not from the hut, really clean, great night views of the night sky, every thing outside looks run down, but again working farm, 125 milking cows, the valley is very pretty, I am trying to work out what has happened, its seems this place was very successful but some thing is missing, when you arrive you get a bottle of white wine,(cheap) tea bags but they could have been there for ever sugar milk and scones, again very nice plus freash fruit, all good, this place takes dogs this was the deal breaker for us, so all in all a great place for dogs with owners attached every one will have a great time

It was a wonderful holiday in a lovely place, it was private and in beautiful surroundings.

Semi-det with another cottage on a farm, with a wonderful view and well away from any road. The place was spotlessly clean and the welcome pack a nice touch. You can walk straight from the door or drive to the Lakes or the sea (we did all three) We are sure to go back!

Nuthatch is a perfect holiday 'home.' It was spotless, comfortable and very well equipped. Had a warm welcome, but not 'in your face' owners. It was peaceful & beautiful, a real gem.

"I liked the colour scheme in the home and was very impressed with the welcome provided by the owners. The cottage was clean and well presented."

Nuthatch is situated on lovely land with fantastic views.

We loved the Lake District and the peace and quiet, the location of the cottage was fantastic.

We loved being in the middle of nowhere on a working dairy farm. It wasn't too far away from shops and nearby villages, but it was lovely to wake up and just hear birdsong and the water rushing along in the nearby brook. We had a lovely, relaxing break. A real home away from home. The owner had left us home baked scones and a basket of fruit and wine which was a lovely touch. Everything had been really well thought out. A lovely place to stay!

Peace and quite, lovely outlook,easy to get to places . We loved the country side and the view was outstanding. The hospitality was excellent with a great welcoming pack on arrival.

This cottage is well off the road so no noise.lovely views and great walks.very friendly owners and staff in the tea shop.very comfortable and all amenities you need.

Great little cottage with amazing views.

Nuthatch was an excellent property, very quiet location, a perfect get away from it all holiday. Everything about the property was first class. The owners were very friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this cottage to anybody. Good value for money.

The cottage was very quiet, peaceful and had great surroundings. The spa was close by and the cottage had friendly owners.

Lovely atmosphere to the whole cottage and surroundings, welcome pack a nice touch and greatly appreciated. Cottage had everything you could need and more.

Nuthatch's owners were extremely welcoming - the tea room was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. Great walking, lovely high tea, and being able to take the dogs with us was a huge bonus.

It was so quiet, just perfect!

The surroundings were beautiful and very peaceful. Very nice walks round about the castle, will be nice to see it opened. The spa was great. Also the vet was near hand for my dog. It was a peaceful little break and I would go again.

Good place for access to the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Pennines and very relaxing to come back to with the peaceful and relaxing surrounding area of the cottage.

The location, the property itself and the views.

Peaceful position and friendly owners. Nice walks and interesting gallery. Good cafe with helpful assistants. Cottage was comfortably warm.

This cottage had everything you need for your stay, there was a welcome pack which was such a nice touch. I would not hesitate to go back again and also recommend to other people.

The location was excellent for visiting lots of different places and very relaxing. The hospitality was excellent. It is very dog friendly with lots of nice walks from the cottage. We can honestly say we had a lovely weeks holiday.

The location was perfect for our holiday. Comfortable and warm rooms. Very quiet and peaceful surroundings.

The situation was excellent for visiting the many attractions in the area, and with an on-site cafe and sculpture valley what more could we ask.

An excellent cottage - we really enjoyed it. We will definitely be returning. The hospitality pack was great.

The cottage was everything that was promised plus we received a welcome pack of 1 bottle of wine, 2 homemade scones, 1 pint milk, tea bags, coffee & sugar & we were a few steps away from the owner's very good cafe serving homemade food. There was a sculpture trail in the valley very near our door as well as an onsite Spa with sauna, hot tub & a variety of beauty treatments.

The cottage was everything that was promised plus we received a welcome pack of 1 bottle of wine, 2 homemade scones, 1 pint milk, tea bags, coffee & sugar & we were a few steps away from the owner's very good cafe serving homemade food. There was a sculpture trail in the valley very near our door as well as an onsite Spa with sauna, hot tub & a variety of beauty treatments.

We had a great time, the cottage was really nice and clean. The owner was very helpful and the welcome pack was a nice surprise. We had a good rest and even Jack our dog had a good time. We hope to visit again.

Good welcome pack in accommodation which was appreciated. The cottage was excellent for our requirements with a pet labrador. The location was well placed for touring Cumbria and the Lake District. Although we did not take advantage of the amenities they appeared well managed and very good. We liked the available walks through the valley especially with our dog. Although no doubt temporary ongoing contruction work made for very muddy conditions on the approach to the cottage. The settee was not the most comfortable for a weeks stay.

Friendly reception and excellent location on a working farm.

The cottage was very warm and it was very peaceful and relaxing. I would strongly recommend anyone to stay at the cottages to High Head Sculpture Valley and have already told all of our friends and family to plan a trip here.

A gorgeous cottage in a lovely location, close to lots of fantastic small towns and beautiful countryside.

Really good property for a short break, especially being able to take our dog!

The area had plenty of places for our pup to explore so if it's a chilled out break with your dog you are looking for, then this is the place.The on-site spa was fantastic and gave us a chance to have an extra treat without having to leave our pup at home.

The cottage & surroundings were very good and the cottage is very well equipped. Would recommend this to friends.