The Cottage At Barrow Mead

We were disappointed with the accommodation which was not up to Sykes usual standard.

It was all rather tired. The microwave was damaged and rusty inside and probably not safe to use. We found coffee grounds in the cafetiere left by the previous occupants. The door to the main bedroom was difficult to close as the bed was too big for the room. The single beds in the other bedroom were uncomfortable and there was something living in the roof space and you could hear it running around at night. The bathroom was tatty and we were unable to have a bath or shower due some problem with the water pressure. Finally, although the view in the garden area was very nice the garden furniture was falling apart. We decided to go home on the third day as the accommodation was disappointing.

What a lovely cozy cottage in the hills of Bath secluded and steeped in greenery.

Bright and airy cottage with everything you could ever need during a vacation. Super clean and comfortable and tastefully decorated. An enjoyable place to come home to after a long day of exploration! The welcome basket of local eggs and apple juice was such a nice touch too! The owners are on site and lovely helpful people! We most certainly look forward to returning to this cottage for another stay in the near future! Thank you for a lovely stay!

I booked the cottage at Barrow Mead and stayed there for a week at the beginning of April.

The cottage was ideally situated in Bath with amazing views of the countryside. It has all the facilities you need and the owners live on the grounds which had ample parking spaces and an apple orchard. The owners made us welcome. There was a welcome basket full of goodies waiting for us. Great place to stay and explore Bath .

This place is a little gem .

Such a beautiful position and within easy distance of Bath .It has everything you need with an amazing welcome pack too .The owners are so friendly and helpful and provide it all .Having the advantage of being so rural but also so close to the city as well makes it a must .I would definitely recommend it .

We had a lovely stay at Barrow Mead.

The cottage was comfortable, warm and very well equipped, Louise had left a lovely welcome pack - eggs, milk, juice and all sorts of sweet delights. She had set up a Christmas tree and other decorations to make it festive. The setting is ideal, a country feel with lovely views, but a short walk away, a bus route in to Bath centre every ten minutes which was great, not having to worry about parking. An absolute treat. We would stay there again any time. Happy Christmas!

Barrow Mead is in a gloriously beautiful setting.

Lovely welcome pack left. We found the beds a little uncomfortable but apart from that everything was very nice. Very easy to get to Bath, Bristol and surrounding areas. On the whole we loved it.

Accommodation as advertised , no issues .

Location is good close to shops, Bath and other local amenities.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful location but very easy to get into Bath.

Well equipped kitchen and lovely open plan living space. The welcome hamper was a very nice touch.

A lovely cottage, great location for visiting family in Bath and Bristol.

Clean and comfortable and well equipped.

Beautiful situation, convenient for Bath and other places of interest and local countryside, some lovely walks straight from the cottage.

Owners pleasent and helpful, great welome pack, eggs,apple juice,biscuits etc. Ideally need own transport, suggest Odd Down P&R if going into Bath we found this very quick and easy. Quite restricted height in double bedroom to be aware of, otherwise great little cottage.

Great property.

Welcoming hosts. Clear communication. Thank you for being so supportive of the guest.

Just a suggestion- drop a pin on google maps and send to give people who are not familiar with area a better idea of how to get there - yes, we ended up in wrong spot at first!

Otherwise, we loved our stay at the cottage and Bath in general. Wonderful hosts, beautiful property! Cheers

We were welcomed with lovely Christmas decorations and a basket of goodies which made us feel right at home from the start.

A beautiful and cosy cottage in the grounds of the owner's home with ample car parking. I even managed to cook a traditional Christmas dinner with the kitchen facilities! We would definitely stay again if we needed somewhere in the local area. Great local walking too.

Lovely peaceful area with a very comfortable cottage.

Owners very helpful and thank you for the welcome basket of goodies.

Welcoming and extremely helpful hosts.

The cottage was well maintained and in a wonderful location. It was only an eight minute walk to a bus stop with a bus running every ten minutes into the centre of Bath. The bus station is next to the railway station - an added bonus. The bus even stopped outside The King of Wessex (a Wetherspoons) We didn't use the car all week! If you do use the bus in the evening be sure to take a torch to walk up the lane to the cottage. A great place to stay.

Very cozy cottage with spendid views in a very quite environment.

Lovely quiet situation on the outskirts of Bath with good road and bus connections into the city and surrounding countryside.

The proprietors who live on site are very friendly and offer helpful advice.

We hebben een paar heel fijne dagen gehad in deze cottage.

Het is een hele leuke plek, midden in de natuur en toch vlak bij Bath. De cottage is erg gezellig ingericht en qua voorzieningen helemaal compleet. We kregen van de eigenaar nog goede informatie en tips en er was voldoende informatie over de omgeving in de cottage aanwezig. Ook kregen we nog een heel gezellige giftbasket cadeau en lekkere eieren van de eigen kippen.

The location is splendid, we loved every single bit of it.

House is cosy, nice and tidy we had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely come back.

As regular users of Sykes for our holiday breaks, this is the first time we have been disappointed.

There were numerous issues, toaster not working, kettle dirty and full of limescale, microwave dirty, front door mat filfthy, no hot water downstairs, we boiled kettle to do washing up. The biggest issue was that the property was just shabby and in dire need of a really good clean and some tlc. We did not bring this to the owners attention as there was nothing they could do to fix things without us having to move out. At no time did we feel comfortable during the stay.

We had a really good week at Barrow Mead.

The cottage has everything needful (and we did all our own cooking and spent quite a lot of time just chilling with our grown up children, so we really lived there, not treating it just as a bed for the night!) The absolute beauty of the place is its situation right on the edge of the city, but with the fields all around......To turn in the gateway and down the lane is to enter a different, peaceful world; a very welcome one as we are not city people! If we had a niggle, it would be the dormer window in our bedroom....the ceiling angle caught my husband on the head more times than he would care to remember.....fortunately no real damage done! Oh, and another middle-sized saucepan would be a great help....sometimed we cooked for two in huge pans. Thank you Louise and Matt for providing such a peaceful space.

The cottage is very well maintained, comfortable, attractive in a lovely, quiet yet convenient spot near the park and ride into Bath.

However instructions on how to alter the heating ( it was too cold the first evening and blasted out heat in the bedrooms over night.) I couldn't fathom how to alter it and had to trouble the owner. Also keeping the log burner alight was problematical and you need to experiment with the settings. Again no instructions given. These are crucial in December. A tea cosy would be nice as would a glove for the log burner. This may seem nit-picking but would have made our visit perfect rather than just very good. I would stay here again and recommend to anyone wanting a stay near Bath.

We had a lovely stay at Barrow Mead.

Great location for site seeing. The cottages kitchen was well equipped, and the beds were comfortable. The owners are great, very helpful, and no question too big. The only little thing that may annoy other guests is the double bedroom door doesn't close, and the shower isn't very powerful as it's electric.

Very comfortable and well-equipped cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location but still able to walk into central Bath.

Also on a good bus route. Really enjoyed our week at the cottage - hosts were helpful and the welcome pack was appreciated. Overall a perfect base for exploring Bath and the surrounding area.

An excellent cottage on the outskirts of Bath about 3 miles from the center of Bath with excellent transport connections to the city center.

The cottage sits at the end of a private lane in a private and tranquil setting. The cottage is an ideal location for peace and quiet after the frenzy of the city and the owners of the cottage have made every effort to make your stay as pleasant as possible including a very useful welcome box with the best natural apple juice I have tasted, all in all we spent a very enjoyable and peaceful holiday week.

Spacious and very well-equipped cottage.

Close to shops and city centre of Bath, yet relaxingly quiet and in a gorgeously green setting. Friendly hosts who provide an ‘impressive’ welcome basket - the locally produced apple juice is wonderful! Ideally located for visiting a large variety of cities and other places of interest, as well as for going on walks in beautiful landscapes. In short: absolutely recommended! Thanks for a more than lovely holiday!

Very nice and comfortable cottage.

Small bedrooms, but good beds! Nice seating area and a very good equipped kitchen (good and sharp knives are rarely found in holiday properties, but here they are) with a nice goody basket. Friendly welcome by the owners who were also easy to reach for questions during our stay. The basic outside seating area with a fabulous view is a good extra.

NICE COTTAGE, EVRYTHING YOU NEED IS PRESENT.

VERY QUIET BUT CLOSE TO SHOPS RESTAURANTYS AND NATURE. CONVENIENT FOR LONGS STAYS AS WELL

This is a great little cottage, very quiet and comfortable with great views over open countryside.

There's a grassed area overlooking fields, with a table and chairs for the use of the cottage occupants. We couldn't believe just how quiet it is, considering it's quite close to local amenities. At night all we could hear were owls. The owners were very friendly and accomodating too. All in all, very highly recommended. We'd stay again if we're in the area.

Would have liked thicker quilts on the beds, as the ones provided were suitable for summer use only.

we found the double room quite claustrophobic especially as the door did not open properly and the ceilings were sloped on both sides when the door was opened the bed touched it also we had the sheet change because it was badly stained the bath was not suitable because we are no longer young and need handle supports on the bath and the ceiling once again was slanted it was a very quiet place and no one seemed to mention these things only us perhaps we are getting fussy in our old age

Very welcoming host and guest food and drink items, lovely position, an unexpected gem within the city boundary, lovely local walks, close to park and ride so excellent access into central Bath and also beyond, though we didn't manage to go far as so much to see and do in the city

Lovely rural property within easy reach of Bath and local amenities.

Well equipped and comfortable. Access to a delightful private garden overlooking the orchard . Light and airy property with attentive hosts . Would highly recommend

We had a very pleasant 4 nights.

Very quiet & very comfortable. Sheep & lambs in the field a few yards from the door and country walks from the house. Tha Park & Ride at Odd Down is 5 mins drive away, free to park then we used our passes so nothing to pay!

Excellent cottage in beautiful surroundings, clean and looked after.

Welcome hamper was a very nice touch. Loved every minute of our short stay even our teenage son agreed

This place was a real find!

It is ideally situated for both Bath and Bristol (we made good use of the Park and Rides for both cities) yet peaceful and surrounded by lovely countryside for walking. Matt was a great host - readily on-hand if we needed anything.

We had a fine stay at Barrow Mead cottage, starting with a warm welcome from the owners.

The cottage is well located on the edge of Bath, it’s location close to the park-and-ride especially noteworthy. All in all, strongly recommended.

A warm and friendly welcome to a delightful cottage.

Excellent location -rural feel but close to amenities and a short drive to the city of Bath.

The property is in an excellent location, only about 10 minute drive into Bath which is a very beautiful little city with plenty to see.

We also visited Bristol twice which is about 10 miles away. Once in the cottage you wouldn't think you were so close to town as it was very quiet and surrounded by fields. The cottage itself was very well equipped with everything we could possibly need. The owner was very welcoming and friendly, we were greeted with local apple juice and eggs from his chicken on our arrival which was lovely. However this may not be the property for you if you are very afraid of spiders as lots seemed to find their way in, especially upstairs!

The owners of the property lived in an adjacent property and were very friendly.

The welcome hamper was very nice and was much appreciated. The property was in a lovely rural location but very close to the centre of Bath.

Delightful cottage.

Despite the summary on the Sykes site, it is still astonishing that the place can be so close to a busy road in a city and yet feel so remote. From the sunny window upstairs the views across the countryside give no indication of the metropolis nearby. Can't hear it either. Park & Ride is just a few minutes drive away and free to use for us ancients with concessionary pass. There are pleasant walks from the cottage and the owners are very friendly and helpful. Perfect.

Nice spacious clean cottage.

Very friendly owner , did everything he could to make us comfortable. Very kind of him to offer his 3 pin ev charger to charge my tesla!

great location for Bath and surrounding area accommodation was perfect .

the welcome hamper was a very nice thought. I would definitely stay in this cottage again .

Absolutely amazing experience for a short space of time we had (weekend).

I could easily stay here for weeks. Such peaceful place with full of nature and scenic surroundings. Best of all was the host, Matt who accommodated us in the best way. Even let us use his BBQ to make the day even better. Definitely planning on visiting again. Amazing place. Thank you Matt!

Fabulous location.

Peaceful silent and only a few minutes away from the center of Bath

We enjoyed our anniversary weekend in this lovely house celebrating with another couple, location was great, nice walks and used park and ride for the Bath Christmas market, if we could recommend anything would only be that mirrors are needed in the bathroom and both bedrooms, impossible to dry hair without one!

The cottage was in delightful surroundings and the owners were welcoming and friendly.

It was equipped with everything we needed. Its proximity to the Park and Ride made trips into Bath centre easy and stress free.

The owners were very welcoming and left a lovely welcome basket.

The cottage is in a lovely secluded spot but only 15mins from bath city centre. I really liked that they were eco friendly and trying to be with ethical and sustainable. I didn’t notice this in the listing though which I think a lot of people would like to know.

The location, close to town but very peaceful down a country lane, was ideal.

The facilities were top notch. The hosts, including the lovely Ripple, greyhound and very friendly, were very nice. I want to know what mattress they had in the master bedroom as it was so comfy.

We had a wonderful break in a dream location.

On arrival we were greeted by Matt who explained about the cottage and the local facilities. The welcome pack was a nice thought and covered basic essentials, including fresh farm eggs...The cottage was light and airy, modern decor and spotlessly clean. In addition the bed was as comfy as those claimed by a national hotel chain. Getting about was easy with local bus stops close by as was the park and ride 5 minutes up the road. Some 10 minutes walk was a local Tesco convenience store. The owners are operating a very green business model and that has a to br commended. In summary an idyllic location to stay in clean and comfortable accommodation with great owners. Highly recommend .

A wonderful cottage with lovely views of the surrounding countryside.

despite being off a main road it is actually quite secluded. The cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed. The owners are friendly and helpful and kindly gave us a lovely welcome basket including fresh eggs from the chickens which the kids loved! we very much appreciated the time taken to tell us about the orchard and the surrounding area-it was very kind and welcoming. the location is excellent for visiting Bath with bus routes and the park and ride nearby or a 10 minute drive into the centre itself. we also visited Lacock Abbey, Bradford-on-Avon, Longleat, Frome, Cheddar Gorge and lots of other lovely towns all in reasonable driving distance. would absolutely recommend this cottage and the children are already asking to return!

The owners were extremely friendly and made us welcome from day one.

The location was excellent, very close to Bath but also in a quiet location. One immediately had the feeling of being in the English country side with lovely views. In addition to the very comfortable cottage a table and chairs was made exclusively available to us where we could sit under the trees on the edge of the apple orchard. All in all, an experience we will never forget.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Easy access into Bath but set in quiet and tranquil surroundings allowing for a relaxing holiday. The cottage is fully equipped with all amenities and hosts were always on hand if needed.

Came away to re-charge batteries, definitely done that in this lovely cottage.

Matt & Louise very friendly & welcoming. Thanks very much for welcome basket, & supply of eggs very much appreciated. Beautiful setting. Peace & quiet.

A lovely few days.

We've had such a lovely week here, our one year old has really enjoyed having the space to crawl about too!

We will definitely recommend the cottage to friends and hope to come back ourselves as it is an excellent base for exploring around Bath. A really lovely, comfy cottage. Thank you!

Everything was of a very high standard

“It was fantastic stay.

The landlord was so kind and coperative. The house is very nice and a wonderful place to relax. Matt was very kind and would always meet us while smile on his face. I would 100% recommend this place for stay while in Bath. It is not very far from Bath Centre and very easily accessible on the Bus. Wonderful place will definitely book it again when in Bath next time”

We loved our stay at the barrowmead cottage.

We wish it could have been longer. The location and the view was excellent. Matt and Louise were great hosts. The house was really cute and cosy. The fire place was all setup and ready to go. So was the kitchen, with a cute basket full of goodies. Even though it's well connected to the city, once you are in the property it feels you are amongst nature. We would love to visit and stay there again. :) Mr Sen, May 2017.

We had a wonderful time here, very close to Bath centre, but also the beautiful countryside.

Best of both worlds!

Had a fantastic stay.

Lovely location and beautiful cottage. Thank you very much!\ \ \

A delightful, quiet stay in an enchanting part of the country.

Cottage and hosts ideal

We had a lovely holiday in your gorgeous cottage.

Our time in Bath was brilliant.

We had an amazing time here!

The cottage is so beautiful and there's so much privacy here. We will definitely come again.

A beautiful location in a well equipped, comfortable cottage.

Thank you we had a lovely weekend in Bath.

Our 4th stay here (at least) and am sure it won't be our last (we hope!) Always a lovely warm welcome and cozy too.

A lovely peaceful cottage with a friendly atmosphere.

Perfect distance from the city centre, made better by the Park and Ride ! Very cozy. It's been wonderful.

A lovely cottage.

It was the perfect location for walks . The log burner was great too !

We really love this place.

The cottage is very comfortable.