Richard - verified booking

"Accomodation is extremely good and for a family of nine it is perfect. The large open-plan lounge/dining room with a lofty ceiling, ample seating (two sofas and three single comfy chairs and a large dining table, seating ten, is excellent. A log burning stove and guard and a good flat screen tv.Kitchen area could do with more storage space but then the area is not overlarge, good work tops however. The oversized hob extractor had us hitting our heads on it - needs to be higher or smaller!Access to the on-suite showers with the sliding doors was difficult due to the narrow gap and the doors easily fell off if knocked on entry. No heat to the towel-rails making it a problem to dry swim suits and towels after a shower or a dip in the swimming pool. We did ask but were told the boiler was not on this time of the year, but we could put them in the games room! The swimming pool complex, however, is very good and we enjoyed it every day.The 'games-room' now no longer has a table-tennis table and the resricted space (due, we assume, to this area now being the laundry building and hence very hot) prevented us approaching the pool-table in two directions to play. A very dated PC is available here along with a load of old mags and well used games. No seating - there's no room! This facility does not come up to expectations.We loved the garden-space with large table and chairs and the goats just over the fence, who were very friendly. A play area for small children is OK. "

Confirmed guest - verified booking

"A lovely property but some areas are a bit tired, especially the kitchen appliances, for example the fridge did not have a handle, several lights didn't work including the hob extractor light, temperature markings on hob had worn off etc, tempremental two slice toaster was not acceptable for 10 person property. Also the whirlpool bath didn't work. We also expected to be able to look around the organic farm as mentioned in the property details but we were told on arrival this wasn't possible, and a farm wasn't the place for children. Having 5 children with us this was a bit disappointing as we had told them we would be able to go on the farm. We also expected there to be a farm shop as shown on the pictures where we would be able to get essentials such as bread, milk and eggs but this wasn't open and looked like it hadn't been for some time. Saying this we still had a lovely time and it there was plenty to do in the surrounding area. This could be a lovely property but for the price there needs to be more attention to detail and the property details definitely need to be updated to avoid guests being disappointed."

Sheila - verified booking

"Whilst we enjoyed our stay there, we had 2 toddlers aged 14 months and 11 months and felt the property was unsuitable for this age. There were 3 cupboards in the lounge/dining area easily accessible to these toddlers and were full of crockery. We had to empty them. One of the cupboards was glass fronted and we had to block it off. The kitchen was open plan and we had to block this off to prevent the toddlers going in. One serious hazard was the kettle. The sockets were at hip level and had a trailing lead, which the toddlers could easily pull, thus pulling over the kettle. Apart from that!! we enjoyed our stay. We were impressed with the fully equipped kitchen, although it took a while to get used to the cooker. We were not encouraged to 'participate in farming activities' as suggested in your blurb and, in fact, were kept away from the animals. We could not get in to see the rabbits or the hens. We rarely saw the owners to ask."

Samantha - verified booking

"We were thrilled the moment we opened the cottage door, it is absolutely beautiful. If you like traditional gorgeousness mixed with a little modern, this one is for you. It was very well equipped and we had everything we needed to make a three course Christmas/ 40th birthday dinner and enough living space for the 4 adults and 6 children in our 'party'. The owners were friendly, helpful and welcoming although we didn't need to bother them for anything as we had all that we needed.The children enjoyed the pool and were even included and welcomed in a lesson which we interrupted.We didn't use the outdoor space as our stay was in December, although we are keen to return in the warmer months so we can make good use of the patio and BBQ. Overall we had a brilliant time, Thank you."

Confirmed Guest - verified booking

"I am leaving this review, as i have seen numerous unjustified, negative comments about this cottage. if i had read them before i went, i may not have gone - but i am so glad we did! Beautiful, well equipped cottage. with picturesque stream running past the front door. so many thoughtful extras: draw full of DVD's (including children's), shelves full of games and puzzles, books. Plenty of cups, glasses and crockery. This was a VERY warm cottage even though it was -4 on the first day. It is beautifully clean and well decorated and feels very homely due to all the pictures and flowers etc. The beds are exceptionally comfortable. the duvets are warm. the furniture is comfortable. The village pub is lovely with great food and there is also a well stocked village shop."