This is a beautiful old barn that could just have done with a few repairs, a lick of paint and a really good clean and refresh to take it to a completely different level! There was a coating of dust on kitchen items on the worktop - understandable to a degree with all the old roof beams above. However, I looked for cleaning items but found only an empty plastic spray bottle, with attached cobwebs!, and some mouldy cloths that had clearly not been used in months! This was our fourth stay in the general area over the last year. The previous, and cheaper, property was immaculate; a similar old building, though not thatched, with the owner providing a welcome pack of milk, butter, yogurt, bread, orange juice, coffee machine pods and fresh croissants for first breakfast! Here there was just a glass jar with some instant coffee, which had a white bloom on it so goodness knows how old it was, plus a few tea bags. Disappointing. In the bedroom the plaster around the window surround needs urgent repair as it is crumbling with damp ingress and so the roller blind was hanging off on left side as well as broken cord mechanism. Thus to wind it up you had to carefully support it and wind up the roll itself. I should add that the bathroom was absolutely fine. The bedroom, apart from the window issue, was fine with a comfortable bed, plenty of storage space, and hairdryer in the dresser top draw. A new carpet would be nice, also a couple of extra pillows. The windows and secondary glazing in the main living area would benefit from a good clean as lots of cobwebs and very dirty, which is a shame as I enjoyed standing looking out at the beautiful horse and little pony in the field behind the barn. One potential problem was the lack of communication. I texted four times and only had one quick response. The third and fourth texts were due to a power cut in majority of the property, which clearly meant something had tripped a fuse.

Character and location, size and space, comfortable bed, peace and quiet.

Stayed in September 2023

Lots of spiders and other bugs.

Very complete accomodation with everything that I needeed.

Stayed in July 2023

This lovely property needs some tlc and a spruce up.

a very quaint converted barn in the farmyard of a manor. A beautiful location, quiet and with the added bonus of horses in the stables and resident cats. A generous space for two people with a good bathroom and good storage space in the bedroom. Laura was lovely.

Stayed in June 2023

The outside of the barn was a little messy, the roof was undergoing some repair and there were various objects littered around outside. Some random people arrived in a car in the evening to unload some stuff into one of the barns next door and a huge 4x4 turned up outside 2 or 3 times to attend to the horses, although these things were minor, it took away from the potential tranquility and peacefulness of this place, its clearly a working farm but I feel guests shouldn't be disturbed to this level especially when on a weekend break. Also in the main bedroom the blinds fell off the wall when I tried to lower them, also couldn't work out how to get the hot water running in the shower. I also didn't meet the hosts and we were never greeted at any point?

Beautiful location, lovely barn conversion with mod cons and spacious feel. Ponies and horses in the adjacent barns and the resident cats and dog. As you approach the barn, it is situated on the grounds of what appears to be a huge manor house with a bridge and moat? very beautiful!

Stayed in June 2023

Internet could be better but I had my own mobile internet so it didn't bothered me whatsoever.

Nice and quiet place in the country site. I could practice playing guitar without disturbing anyone. Very welcoming host.

Stayed in March 2023

all brill

lovely place very welcoming people

Stayed in March 2023

No invoice from the property

Facilities were very good, excellent location

Stayed in February 2023

Could do with curtains or blinds in the living room area.

Great location with horses in the field outside the kitchen windows

Stayed in February 2023

Owners lovely and very helpful eg when problems with tv-wonderful location and views

Stayed in November 2022

There was a carpet that could have done with an anti slip device on the bottom. It is the one in the sitting room when you walk off the bedroom step. The only reason I mention this is because I have been asked the question!

We were self catering but milk, coffee and tea were supplied. The family were so welcoming although they were having their own traumas at the time…….thoroughly nice people.

Stayed in November 2022

My only suggestion is for some cushions and throws on the sofas to make it more cosy.

Stunning location, friendly hosts very well appointed. Just lovely. Highly recommend.

Stayed in September 2022

Not much wrong with the property, tiny criticism was bed was a bit uncomfortable. Also you have to travel a fair way to find somewhere to eat.

Nice and quiet and peaceful, good base for touring. Very clean property.

Stayed in September 2022

Very spacious and characterful property. Peaceful location. Warm welcome.

Stayed in September 2022

The location was exceptional.

Stayed in September 2022

Cleaning of property not great. Kitchen eqpt (and cleaning) left a bit to be desired.

Beautiful, quiet farm location. Lovely barn conversion. Friendly dog dropped in daily for stroke. Great shower. Host lovely and responded quickly to questions and issues. Good local tips for things to do.

Stayed in July 2022

Clean enough but lots of cobwebs.

A lovely conversion, a large bright open plan kitchen, dining and living room area. Very comfy bed and large bathroom

Stayed in July 2022

Cleanliness

Stayed in June 2022

nothing… all good

comfy and welcoming with all that was needed for a short stay in a beautiful, quiet location of outstanding beauty.

Stayed in May 2022

a bit cold the first night. cobwebs

well appointed, welcoming, good instant hot water etc excellent for where we wanted to go, quiet. lovrly setting

Stayed in March 2022

just wish there were curtains at the front

self contained bright and homely

Stayed in November 2021

some pieces of furniture were damaged and outdated.

Loved the peace and quiet of the countryside and the beautiful setting.

Stayed in September 2021

Friendly host plenty of room in the accommodation .Great spot

Stayed in August 2021

Some small mugs or cups, blinds on the living room windows and outdoor table and chairs would be an improvement.

Location was very peaceful and barn had been renovated to a good standard.

Stayed in August 2021

Nothing

Lovely location, welcoming hosts and well equipped. If we were being hyper-critical I'd remove the cobwebs on the ceiling:) but appreciated the fresh milk and biscuits. Many thanks.

Stayed in June 2021