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Fauld Retreat

Longtown, near Carlisle, Cumbria
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Romantic
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Contemporary bungalow, recently converted to a high standard throughout
  • Rolling countryside all around, which you can enjoy from the private BBQ hut or wood-fired hot tub
  • Tech throughout makes for a stylish and relaxing experience
Property code: OC-94673

A contemporary bungalow surrounded by undulating countryside 5 miles from Gretna, an historically and culturally important town close to Scotland's border with England. The dog-friendly bungalow features an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, a large enclosed garden with a BBQ hut and easy access to both National Cycle Route 7 and Hadrian's Wall: in short, an ideal base for an active family or group getaway to the countryside!

The property is located at the end of a narrow farm track that sits just off a country lane winding its way through lush green farmland peppered with woodland beneath an endless sky. Its fresh and bright exterior is beautifully complemented by its quirky interior, which is blessed with bold colours and trendy soft furnishings practically arranged across hard flooring. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is a welcoming space filled with comfortable seating options all within a few paw prints of a wood burner and garden views. Three inviting bedrooms - an en-suite king-size bedroom and two double bedrooms - are found across the hallway, while a family bathroom (complete with its own TV) is close by. The outside space enjoys panoramic country views and comprises a lawned area, a hot tub, a BBQ hut for indoor dining and a patio area with seating.

National Cycle Route 7 is within 500 metres of the bungalow and is an open invitation for those who love lengthy two-wheeled expeditions. The quaint town of Gretna is just 5 miles from the bungalow, while historic sites and important battlefields surround Carlisle (10 miles) a convenient launchpad for exploring Hadrian's Wall.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king en-suite and 2 doubles
  • 2 bathrooms – one with bath hand-held shower, bidet and WC, and en-suite with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge and each of the 3 bedrooms
  • Smart TV in the bathroom
  • Patio with furniture
  • Wood-fired hot tub 
  • BBQ hut with dining space and Smart TV
  • Initial supply of wood provided – additional wood can be purchased locally
  • Please ensure dogs are kept off furniture
  • Allocated parking for up to 3 cars
  • Shops and pubs within 1 mile
  • The owner lives on site but privacy is assured
  • Please note, there is CCTV at the entry of the lane leading to the property, approx. 100 metres from the property itself – this does not look directly at the property, it is for monitoring access to the site
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andrew 1st June 2026

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Fantastic accommodation, peaceful setting, kids loved it. Would recommend a stay here.

Reviewed by Gary 26th May 2026

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BEAUTIFUL LOCATION HOME WAS FANTASTIC BARBEQUE ROOM WAS FANTASTIC WE SPENT MOST OF OUR TIME IN THIER /HOT TUB WAS PERFECT

Reviewed by David 18th April 2026

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Great place to get away and relax with the kids. Cant fault the property and the owners were on hand to deal with any issues.

Reviewed by Andy 13th April 2026

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Great place to stay, really high standard throughout and such a peaceful location, extremely clean and well presented. I would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Rebecca 26th December 2025

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Great place with plenty room while still feeling cosy. Hot tub & fire great addition especially in colder weather. Big enclosed garden to keep dogs happy! Near enough to local town with Carlisle & Gretna short drives away. Would recommend for a chilled break.

Reviewed by Debi 8th December 2025

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Beautiful relaxing stay - perfect for our family of teens and energetic puppy.. Thank you

Reviewed by Karen 14th November 2025

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Reviewed by Neil 13th September 2025

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The cottage was clean and well equipped. The bbq hut is a great addition. The woodburning hot tub was so lovely and relaxing. Just plan when you will use it as it takes a little preparation. Our dogs loved the large enclosed garden. We will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by Natasha 5th July 2025

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Well presented, well maintained and very clean cottage. In a beautiful countryside location but also excellent and easy access to motorway and surrounding sight seeing places. Hot tub and bbq hut excellent features and also very good sized garden, but does have some barbed wire. Living space a bit cramped but bedrooms good size.

Reviewed by Rhonda 27th June 2025

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2nd time staying at the cottage and it never fails to please. The location is stunning, quiet and in close proximity of local shops which you can easily walk to. The bbq hut is brilliant and we have used it each time staying there. This time we managed to use the hot tube which was brilliant.

Reviewed by Helen 16th May 2025

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Lovely cottage - fabulous garden - very secure for a stress free dog holiday Loved the BBQ hut and hot tub Lovely peaceful location Hosts were very helpful when car broke down

Reviewed by Mark 9th May 2025

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If youre looking for a quaint cottage with a lodge-style feel in a peaceful location with uninterrupted views of the countryside, then this is the place for you. If youre looking for a well-presented clean property with a good-sized secure enclosed garden, this is the place for you.

Reviewed by Debbie 2nd May 2025

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This property was new, well decorated, well equipped and comfortable. The BbQ hut is a great addition but we did not use as not accessible for one of our party. hot tub was disappointing as wood fired and just too much of a faff when you just fancy a quick relax as takes about 3 hours to set it up. Welcoming to dogs but if your pooch is a human cliRead moreng on then you may struggle as dogs not allowed in bedrooms. Hosts were very helpful when we needed advice and responded quick to queries Hide

Reviewed by Alan 18th April 2025

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The cottage is lovely, lots of lovely touches to make it feel home from home. The enclosed garden has stunning views and is a lovely place to enjoy the weather. The hot tub and bbq hut was really good and we used this lots during our stay.

Reviewed by Isabella 7th March 2025

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This cottage was lovely, bedrooms were a great size! Kitchen and lounge was lovely and great for a cozy night in. It was clean and very nice little touch of orange and milk on arrival! The hot tub was a great addition along with the bbq hut where we enjoyed a cooked breakfast on one of the mornings! It was in a fab place, Gretna green being just 20Read more minutes away! And we had a drive out to the beach up in Dumfries and Galloway, which was lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Rhonda 29th December 2024

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The cottage is beautiful and well located. It is well equipped and the location is stunning. The log fire is cosy and easy to use. The bbq hut us fantastic snd we used it over the new year whilst blowing a gale outside hence we didn't use the hot tub. We have already booked a return holiday. You won't be disappointed if you book !

Reviewed by Stephen 8th November 2024

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Beautiful property. Amazing BBQ hut and wood fired hot tub. Perfect place to unwind in peace and tranquility even in November. Dogs loved the large well enclosed garden.

Reviewed by Michael 11th October 2024

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We had a lovely stay at this property. It was finished to a very high standard and was very comfortable and well equipped. Warming the water in the hot tub takes more logs and longer than we expected so start early!

Reviewed by Georgia 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Ann 14th August 2024

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Reviewed by Andrew 21st July 2024

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A great property, lovely garden, kids and dog loved it. In peaceful location only a short drive to facilities. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Sharon 3rd July 2024

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Stunning cottage that is situated in a good location with easy access to Carlisle and Gretna. Beautifully decorated and loved the quirky light settings. The hot tub was amazing but needed a bag of wood to get it going properly. The BBQ hut was our favourite and again loved the little extras of tv, cushions and blankets. On our final day the field wRead moree had the company of a herd of cows which was lovely as they were very inquisitive !! Hide

Reviewed by Kerry 23rd June 2024

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Absolutely beautiful place to stay, the accommodation was to very high standards you couldnt fault it. The bbq hut was brilliant we had the odd rainy evening but that did not stop us from having a bbq due to having this facility. The hot tub is a nice touch too specially after a long walk around the lakes, very relaxing!! Definitely would recommendRead more and I would love to return Hide

Reviewed by Haleema 21st June 2024

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Great location! We were recommended this cottage by holiday cottages as our previous booking was cancelled last minute with a different cottage. The main purpose of our trip was to visit Lake District and in fairness wasnt too long of a journey. The owner was easy to contact and helped us set up the hut and jacuzzi.

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Sallys Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.