Heather's Cottage in Dalston | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Heather's Cottage

Heather's Cottage is a stunning 4-bedroom lodge in Dalston, Cumbria, just 5 miles from Carlisle. This spacious accommodation sleeps 8 guests across four beautifully appointed bedrooms, making it perfect for family gatherings or friend reunions. The property stands out with its immaculately landscaped gardens and high-quality fixtures throughout.

Set in an idyllic Cumbrian village, this property offers the perfect balance between countryside tranquility and convenience. Dalston itself has a café, butchers and small supermarket within walking distance. The enclosed gardens feature a paved terrace, patio furniture and a lawned area where children can play safely.

The accommodation includes a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room, a ground-floor double bedroom and two more bedrooms upstairs (one double, one twin). There's a ground-floor shower room and a bathroom with a luxurious roll-top bath. The heart of the house is its open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting areas, featuring underfloor heating, two Smart TVs and WiFi throughout.

For group activities, visit Walby Farm Park (15 minutes), explore Carlisle Castle (15 minutes), take a trip to the Lake District National Park (25 minutes), or enjoy the beautiful Caldbeck area (20 minutes). All offer fantastic day trips for groups of all ages.

Heather's Cottage is finished to an exceptionally high standard with thoughtful touches throughout. It's ideal for multi-generational family holidays or friends wanting quality time together in a beautiful setting.

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Need To Know

✓Ground-floor underfloor heating and oil central heating
✓Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
✓2 x smart tvs, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Ev charger
✓Off-road parking for 4 cars
✓Enclosed gardens with paved terrace area, patio furniture and lawned area
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Cot available on request
✓High chair available on request
✓Bike store available on request
✓Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles, dalston train station is 1.5 miles, bus stop 200 metres
✓Note: there is an adjoining garden with children’s swings which the guests are welcome to use, there is also a pond so please ensure children are supervised at all times in this area
✓Please note: check out is 10am, and you will be asked to leave if still in the property after this time

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Heather's Cottage

Spacious Open-Plan Living

Perfect for group gatherings with plenty of room for everyone to cook, eat and relax together in the stylish open-plan space.

Immaculate Presentation

Guests repeatedly praise the spotless cleanliness and high-quality finish throughout the property.

Beautiful Gardens

The enclosed outdoor space with patio furniture gets top marks for safety, maintenance and providing room for children to play.

Thoughtful Welcome Touches

Many reviews mention the welcome pack with prosecco, cookies, fresh flowers and miniature toiletries.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Everything needed for group catering, with plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment for large family meals.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple reviews highlight the extremely comfortable beds, ensuring everyone gets a good night's sleep.

Getting To Heather's Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Heather's Cottage by car, follow directions to Dalston village near Carlisle. The property is easily accessible with clear directions provided before arrival and offers convenient off-road parking for four cars.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Dalston train station is just 1.5 miles from the property. From there, a short taxi ride will take you directly to Heather's Cottage in the peaceful Cumbrian countryside.

Off-road parking for four cars

Dalston station (1.5 miles)

Bus stop within 200 meters

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Walby Farm Park

Distance: 7 miles

CA6 4QL

Carlisle Castle

Distance: 5.5 miles

CA3 8UR

Tullie House Museum

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8TP

River Caldew Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA5 7QQ

Caldbeck Fells

Distance: 12 miles

CA7 8DZ

Gelt Woods

Distance: 9 miles

CA8 1TR

Dalston Village Shops

Distance: 1.1 miles

CA5 7BZ

The Lanes Shopping Centre

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8NX

Carlisle Market Hall

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8JE

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.1 miles

CA5 7QQ

Dalston Train Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA5 7LT

Carlisle Train Station

Distance: 5 miles

CA1 1QZ

Walby Farm Park

Distance: 7 miles

CA6 4QL

Carlisle Castle

Distance: 5.5 miles

CA3 8UR

Tullie House Museum

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8TP

River Caldew Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

CA5 7QQ

Caldbeck Fells

Distance: 12 miles

CA7 8DZ

Gelt Woods

Distance: 9 miles

CA8 1TR

Dalston Village Shops

Distance: 1.1 miles

CA5 7BZ

The Lanes Shopping Centre

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8NX

Carlisle Market Hall

Distance: 5 miles

CA3 8JE

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.1 miles

CA5 7QQ

Dalston Train Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

CA5 7LT

Carlisle Train Station

Distance: 5 miles

CA1 1QZ

Is Heather's Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the enclosed garden with adjoining play area featuring swings. Inside, the property offers Smart TVs, WiFi and plenty of space to play. The owners provide plastic cups and plates for younger guests. Nearby Walby Farm Park (15 minutes drive) offers a fantastic day out with animals, indoor play areas and outdoor activities for all ages.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan living space is the standout feature for groups, combining kitchen, dining and sitting areas in one flowing space. This layout allows everyone to spend time together while cooking, eating or relaxing. With underfloor heating, two Smart TVs and enough seating for all eight guests, it's the perfect social hub for family gatherings or friend reunions.

Pet Friendly

Heather's Cottage does not accept pets. The property maintains exceptionally high standards with immaculate gardens and quality furnishings throughout, which are kept pet-free. Guests looking for pet-friendly accommodation should consider alternative options in the Cumbria area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Heather's Cottage

Bridge End Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA5 7AR

The Dalston Fryer

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA5 7BZ

The Coffee Shop Dalston

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: CA5 7BZ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Heather's Cottage

Is Heather's Cottage pet friendly?

No, this property does not accept pets. The immaculately maintained gardens and high-quality furnishings throughout are kept pet-free.

How many cars can park at the property?

There is off-road parking for 4 cars at Heather's Cottage. This makes it ideal for larger groups arriving separately.

Is the garden secure for children?

Yes, the gardens are fully enclosed making them safe for children to play. There is an adjoining garden with swings, but children should be supervised due to a nearby pond.

What amenities are available in Dalston village?

Dalston village has a café, butchers and small supermarket within walking distance. The Bridge End Inn is just 0.3 miles away and serves excellent food with generous portions.

Are there any special features for families with young children?

The cottage provides a cot and highchair for babies. For families with older children, there are plastic cups and plates available, plus Smart TVs and WiFi for entertainment.

What's included in the welcome pack?

Guests receive milk in the fridge, a bottle of prosecco, cookies, fresh flowers and miniature toiletries. Many reviews mention these thoughtful touches.

Is there a washing machine and dishwasher?

Yes, the cottage has both a washing machine and dishwasher. Washing tablets and fabric softener are provided to help with laundry during your stay.

What's the check-out time?

The check-out time is 10am. This allows the cleaning team enough time to prepare the property to the high standards guests expect.

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Heather's Cottage Reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Heathers cottage. The place was fabulous, lots of extra touches to welcome us. Any questions we texted were answered immediately by Hannah who was a superstar. Only half an hours drive to most of our favourite places like Ullswater and Derwentwater. We cant wait to book again x

Victoria

Beautiful property, very well equipped and in a lovely location. The bedrooms are all a very good size and beds very comfortable. The kitchen, living and dining area is very spacious. We had a lovely stay at Heathers cottage.

Andrew

Wow, what a beautiful home. You cant help but love it, and want to spend more time there. Very clean and modern with lots of space inside and out. Highly recommend a stay. Can't wait to return, hopefully later this year.

Heathers Cottage is home from home and was lovely and warm on our arrival, parking brilliant we were 6 friends meeting up with 3 cars, comfy beds great showers and plenty of space in living area, never seen a kitchen so well equipped. Dalston is pretty lots to see around the area too plus great pub just over the bridge from property. We shall definitely return to Heathers Cottage

Bridget

It is a beautiful place in a beautiful spot. We know the area, so were not surprised. We'd come back! The main snag is the lack of curtains on those huge windows, especially after dark! And the wall hung toilets creak ominously when you sit if you're not a sylph! The lack of mobile signal is an issue, obviously. And the other one is Sykes' insistence on having to book Friday to Friday. Most people would have to work the Friday before a holiday. But it was a success. Thank you.

Kimberley

Heathers Cottage was amazing! The welcome treats were a lovely touch on arrival after a long travel from Essex. The cottage was stunning both inside and out and had everything two families could need. There was lots of space for the children to play hide and seek. Lots of lovely walks near by and the local pub is a must for the best Sunday roast I have ever eaten. The communication with Alison before the holiday was excellent and it was also so nice to meet her too! We will definitely be back in the future.

Isobel

Heathers Cottage is a great place to stay and the wee touches were so appreciated. I totally recommend and I certainly hope yo return

Shirley

A perfect stay from beginning to end, could not fault a thing. The cottage was absolutely beautiful with everything we needed. We were a party of 4 couples and there was plenty of space to eat, sleep and relax. Alison and David provided all the information we needed and even added a few extra special surprises for when we arrived. They were the perfect hosts. We will definitely be returning

Catherine

Beautiful cottage, well appointed and spacious for 8 people. Well equipped kitchen with everything you need. The host was very helpful providing us with detailed directions and local information. Great location on the edge of the village with good amenities. Lovely walks on the doorstep and a train station in the village if you want to leave the car. The pub over the bridge was welcoming and served delicious food. We would stay here again.

Richard

An amazing property in a lovely part of the world. Everything was fantastic

Leanne

Perfect place and very clean! We had the best time for my partners 30th and the hosts even got cakes, balloons banners, Prosecco and a lovely card! Couldnt have asked for anymore, would recommend this place to everyone.

Heathers cottage is an amazing place to stay. All mod cons, stunning rooms and very clean and tidy. The little personal touches are lovely. Pub just over the bridge and lovely walk into Dalston . All in all a wonderful place to stay. If you need anything the host is just a phone call away and nothing is any trouble.

This has to be one of the nicest properties we have ever stayed in. The hosts were very accommodating from the off. Quality fixtures and fittings and everything you need along with little extras like prosecco, flowers, cookies and fruit. Absolute immaculate property. Towels, bedding etc all of high quality. Only complaint was it was so good I want to move in!! Ohh that underfloor heating was just brilliant on a cold November day! We will certainly return and will be telling all our friends to book too cant recommend highly enough

Thomas

Me and the family stayed here recently for 2 nights and loved every minute of it. The hosts were very accommodating, made us feel so welcome and the cottage had every we needed for our stay. We arrived Friday evening to a warm, cozy home with a bottle of Prosecco waiting for us. Just outside of the cottage was 2 sheep, a donkey and a small horse and we were able to feed them with the food provided by the hosts. Over the two nights the kids and the rest of the family made memories all under the same roof that theyll remember forever. I cant praise the hosts enough! A truly amazing place that we would certainly be returning to.

Great stay, a well appointed place to stay and nicely done. Plenty of space and very close to local amenities, would definitely revisit in the future

From the minute I entered the property car park I was impressed with the standard of the exterior of the property and the surrounding garden. This carried on when we went into the property. It was immaculate. The property was furnished to an amazing standard with a fantastic kitchen and several bathrooms. We had no issues during our stay, but the owner had left an information pack with their contact numbers if you required assistance. I would highly recommend this property.

Claire

We stayed at this wonderful cottage to celebrate my dad's 70th Birthday. What an amazing house very spacious, high spec with everything you need for an extremely comfortable stay. We asked the cottage owner if they could do a little something for our arrival our expectations were exceeded. We were absolutely thrilled to find balloons and a banner, some bubbly, fresh cupcakes, fruit, flowers and even a card for Dad. So very thoughtful and kind we were all very touched and it made for a special start to our lovely long weekend, lots of memories made. Also worth a note that my dad has a mobility scooter. The outside path right from the front door to the road was perfect for him to navigate, so very well thought out. We walked to the Bridge Inn and also into Dalston. We would recommend a meal at the Bridge Inn with amazing food and sevice. We also visited the Bluebell pub and a local cafe in Dalston for drinks only, the food looked lovely in both and in the fish and chip shop!. We did go the butchers in Dalston and tried the local hot pasties, those were yummy. Don't hesitate to book this place, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return!

Wonderful cottage. Spacious, very clean and everything you need for a lovely, cosy and comfortable stay. Highly recommend.

From start to finish Heathers Cottage was just perfect. A stunning property with everything you need and more. Alison the owner is such a lovely lady and more than happy to answer and queries immediately. We had the most relaxed weekend in perfect surroundings. I would not hesitate to recommend.

Katherine

Outstanding property inside and out! !

Malcolm

Excellent property, very high specification, facilities excellent, great peaceful location, handy for exploring Lake district or relaxing in well appointed garden. All furnishings of a very high standard, kitchen a dream for cooking or just relaxing with friends or family. Highly recommend, family want to return again, which in its self high praise.

Absolutely fantastic house. Very comfortable. Alison and David were very helpful too.

Stephen

Just Beautiful, the cottage was immaculate. It was the perfect setting for a family getaway to celebrate a special occasion. The hosts were friendly and informative, and had thought of everything. The beds are so comfy and the outdoor furniture was gorgeous for relaxing in the sun. We wish we could have stayed longer. Dalston is a pretty little village, with a cafe, butchers and small supermarket. We ate at the Bridge End Inn and the food was delicious with huge portions. We would highly recommend a stay at Heathers cottage.

I couldnt rate this highly enough. We stayed to celebrate a 60th birthday and had an amazing time. The cottage has absolutely everything you could possibly need, was super clean and had lots of nice finishing touches milk in the fridge, a bottle of prosecco, cookies, fresh flowers and miniature toiletries. We had 5 adults and 2 young kids and there was plenty of space for us all, enough cutlery, crockery and glasses for us all and then some. Plastic cups and plates for the kids which we appreciated!! There was also tea, coffee & sugar, washing up liquid, washing tablets & fabric softener, hand wash in all bathrooms and plenty of pots, pans and trays for cooking. I cant think for anything that was missing. The local area is lovely, the town centre was lovely for a wander, the Bridge End Inn served good food and Walby Farm Park was a hit with the kids. The owners were so helpful & friendly, we would definitely recommend a visit here.

Sanchia

Supply of a teapot saved the day. Attended to maintenance swiftly. Welcome pack and trial size toiletries were a nice touch and really made our weekend stay

Jeanette

Fantastic place. Wonderful host. Everything you could possibly need is there. Stayed there 3 nights as a base for Dalston Hall where daughter was getting married, could happily have stayed there forever !

Debbie

The cottage is stunning and in a perfect location. Very well equipped, great layout and immaculate. We were lucky to have beautiful weather, so made use of the lovely garden. Excellent communication with the host. We would definitely recommend it.

Fabulous stay Cottage was immaculate and well equipped, beds were so comfortable. Could not fault a thing. Wish we could have stayed longer will definitely return!

A fantastic property with excellent communication with the owners. We were three generations and the property was perfect. It was spotlessly clean and the gardens were beautiful too. Highly recommend, thank you Alison.

Great weekend with our extended family. Lovely cottage in a great little village. Great communication with owners, would definitely recommend this as a place to stay.

Rosemary

We had a lovely week at Heather's Cottage. Alison went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. The house sleeps eight, but there was plenty of space for day visitors. Everything was of the highest standard. Dalston has some lovely walks, and it is within easy reach if Carlisle, Caldbeck and the Lake District. I would highly recommend this delightful house.

Chelsea

Absolutely beautiful cottage and fantastic host! This cottage was Modern, cosy and plenty room, fully equipped! Everything you need! Even bubble bath for the gorgeous roll top bath! Each room was beautiful with towels and supplies, kitchen full equipped! Smart tv with all the apps! Beautiful view and perfect for little ones to play. We attended with 4 small children. Also BEDS! We all commented on how comfortable they were! Little touches made this the best stay! Thanks again. Would definitely return!

Duncan

Excellent property. We had a lovely stay. All rooms are finished to a very high standard. The location is perfect. The grounds are lovely and secure. The owner was on hand to answer the only question we had. Cant fault this property, you must try it. We really enjoyed it.

Had a lovely stay at the cottage, plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy Christmas all together and the hosts kindly left lots of treats for us to enjoy too. Much appreciated would recommend!

Saddaf

I would highly recommend visiting Heathers Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped, i liked the finishing touches such as the fruit bowl and flowers. I also liked how spacious the property was.

Beautiful cottage, very spacious. Lots of lovely little touches which make you feel very welcome, great stay!

Catherine

Everything about the property was great! Lots and lots of space and finished to a very high spec. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and was ideal for cooking and chatting. Big fridge and freezer which matters when you are self catering. The outside space is lovely too, and would be wonderful to sit out in warmer months. The owners were extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful. We regularly try to get away as a family group and this is one of the best properties that we have stayed in.

Heathers Cottage is absolutely beautiful so well designed and equipped . We are sure to recommend to all family and friends.

Jonathan

We stopped here as two families and had such an amazing time. The accommodation is perfect, with so many well thought of features. The location was great too and we enjoyed a walk into the village. The prosecco and cookies also went down a treat thank you! Our only slightly negative was that it was quite warm despite us turning the heating down. But this didn't really alter our experience at all. Would definitely recommend and rebook, thanks!

This cottage was amazing. Very clean and modern. In an ideal place . Took family for my husband's birthday and our grandson loved it. He had horses in the field a donkey and a couple of sheep which he loved to see every day. Pub just a walk over the bridge with good food. Owners just on the end of the phone if you needed anything . Lovely gesture with fruit, bubbly and biscuits awaiting us. Would highly recommend this property.

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Heather's Cottage, Dalston

About Heather's Cottage

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Open-Plan Living

Immaculate Presentation

Beautiful Gardens

Thoughtful Welcome Touches

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Comfortable Beds

Getting To Heather's Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Heather's Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Bridge End Inn

The Dalston Fryer

The Coffee Shop Dalston

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Heather's Cottage Reviews