Guests say
The Barn Suite in High Wycombe offers a spacious and characterful retreat with a welcoming host. Guests appreciate its proximity to local attractions, country walks, and pubs. The surrounding gardens and historic charm add to the pleasant experience, although some noted areas needing attention.
The property is generally described as clean and tidy, but some guests reported issues with outdoor maintenance and unkempt gardens, which slightly affected the cleanliness perception.
The location is highly praised for its scenic surroundings, proximity to villages, country walks, and pubs, as well as easy access to London, making it an attractive spot for guests.
While the property is found to be spacious and generally comfortable, several guests mentioned an uncomfortable bed and a need for modernisation in the bathroom and kitchen, which impacts the overall comfort level.
Facilities are adequate but several reviews point out issues with maintenance, such as non-working lights, broken shower tiles, and a need for refurbishment in the kitchen and bathroom.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtfulness, such as the presence of gifts or special touches provided by the host, to accurately assess this category.
About this property
A lovely couples retreat in the heart of the Chilterns.. 11 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV
Dining area.
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Kitchen: Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Study.
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Front garden with courtyard and sitting-out area (shared with other properties on-site). Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced pond 4 metres from the property.. Barn Suite is a lovely cottage on a private non-working farm. Step through the well-equipped kitchen into the open-plan living, dining and bedroom area packed full of exposed beams and high ceilings. The property oozes character and is complemented by a large pond just by the property, with a seating area where you can relax and enjoy your morning coffee. It’s a great property for both couples and singles who are looking to either spend time relaxing and exploring this lovely part of Buckinghamshire, working close by, or using as a base when visiting local friends and family.
Situated on the edge of the village of Penn in The Chilterns, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty between Beaconsfield (3 miles) and High Wycombe (6 miles). The area offers superb scenery, tucked-away villages and market towns. Enjoy some of Buckinghamshire’s lovely countryside walks, bridleways and cycle paths straight from the door. It is only 30 minutes’ from the Henley Regatta and Thames Festival. There are several stately homes and National Trust properties and gardens in the area, including Hughenden, West Wycombe Park, Maidenhead and Cookham Commons and Cliveden. Great Missenden, with its curving high street of half-timbered houses and Georgian shops, and the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre, is just over 6 miles away. Marlow and Henley provide attractive access for riverside walks along the Thames Path. Aylesbury and other large towns including High Wycombe, Milton Keynes and Windsor are all less than 1 hour away. There is a fast 40-minute train link from Amersham into London’s Marylebone Station for those wanting a day out in the capital. Pub 0.2 miles.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Please can guests advise the owner if they require dog beds in advance as a surcharge is applicable to avoid additional surcharge being invoiced to guests for soft furnishing specialised cleaning for removal of dog hair on furniture, furnishings and bedding of a standard rate of approximately £90. Please can all guests ensure their pets are washed in advance, subject to requirement as this will avoid unnecessary loss of hair. Kindly note shampoo and dog beds can be provided by prior arrangement. (Payable to owner).
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Cliveden House
- Windsor Castle
- Chiltern Open Air Museum
- Cassiobury Park
- Legoland UK
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
- River & Rowing Museum
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Poor directions. No welcome. One of two key safes did not open. Freezing on arrival. Uncomfortable bed. Tiles missing from small shower and unsightly hole in front base. Many ceiling lights did not work but managed to get one working and replaced two others but no working lights over cooking area or bathroom mirror. Workmen attempted to deliver scaffolding but we managed to prevent this.
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Confirmed Guest
Not worth a review
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Confirmed Guest
We loved the barn cottage and its surroundings, with Penn village and Beaconsfield not far away if we needed anything, or just to explore, and there were plenty of country walks and pubs nearby. The cottage and gardens were delightful and our host was very welcoming. We enjoyed sitting beside the large pool watching the fish, exploring the local area, and being in the comfortable and well-equipped cottage. Our only suggestion would be to have a separate bin for recycling.