The Dairy

Second time staying here and another fantastic holiday.

The cottage's here are all different so well worth checking out. Extremely comfortable and well equipped, also very peaceful. A great base to explore from. This year there was some activities going on but unfortunately we could not make as we had already purchased tickets for other events, it’s a shame they wasn’t shared beforehand but always next time

We enjoyed our week at The Dairy very much.

The accommodation was spacious and very clean, and the kitchen was really well equipped. The location is good, Duckpool Beach is beautiful! We particularly enjoyed the friendly cats, they made themselves at home with us. Only 2 things that could have made our stay even better - the twin beds were very narrow and a bit rickety, probably ok for children but not so good for adults. Also the water pressure in the shower was quite low, but the water was lovely and hot.

Spotlessly clean with all facilities you will need.

Ample parking. Comfy bed and furniture. Only used the double bed (although think it was a king size). Welcome pack on arrival and visit from Jonathan to welcome you and answer any questions you may have. Road to cottage is narrow so be prepared to reverse in necessary. Visited by both cats who were friendly and no trouble. If do not feel like cooking breakfast can recommend the Little Pig on road into Bude. Would have no hesitation in returning.

Great property and location.

Very spacious property and views were outstanding. Very welcoming and enjoyed the stay very much. Thank you x

The Diary was a lovely well equipped spacious home for the week.

Room the grand children and adults to interact and chill. The scenery is beautiful , spent a lot of time walking around the farm land in the woods and area. The working farm is interesting to see and we saw the first use of an electric artic milk tanker collect the milk. The cows milk themselves :) We had a daily visit from the farm cats who my granddaughters fussed at every opportunity. Milk tea coffee biscuits at the property for your arrival was a very welcome bonus after a 7 hour drive from home. Johnathon the owner was a very pleasant friendly knowledgeable host and very approachable even when working his farm duties. The night views of the stars are amazing even watched a satellite transition across the night sky one night. Like most of Cornwall the lanes are very narrow and require caution and common sense to navigate. I think 11 out of 10 would be a very fair score for the whole experience of the property and facilities.Will be planning a stay for my birthday later in the year and hopefully to return next year for another holiday with family and grandchildren. Thank you to Johnathon for such a fantastic stay. Nothing was any trouble for Johnathon even when asked stupid questions by me :)

Well-appointed property with good open plan living space.

Three bedrooms (one ensuite) and a bathroom are compact and clean. Fine for a family of four but might be less comfortable for six guests. Property is relatively remote and lacks a garden - the shared courtyard is not enclosed. The property is very close to the farm so expect the usual noises (and smells). All in all a pleasant stay.

We stayed at the Dairy for 5 nights in April.

It is a great location not too far from the beaches and walking trails etc. It makes an excellent base to explore Cornwall. The property is well equiped with all the essentials, thenowners are lovely, friendly and assisted whenever required. Downstairs had the living room and kitchen open plan. The sofas are comfortable and the dining table seats 6. The kitchen is equppued with the usual microwave hob, oven kettle toaster fridge freezer and washing machine. Clothes airer are kept in a cupboard under the stairs or if the weather is on yourside theirs a clothes line outside. The garden area has outdoor seating and is well kept. Upstairs the bedrooms are a good size and have comfortable beds. The two bathrooms arena decent size one with a walkin shower the other a full bath with a shower. The only downside for us was the water pressure for the showers is a little lower than we like. The grounds are beutifully kept, with gardens and childrens activity areas and a walking trail with ponds a local wildlife.

My family loved it!

Quiet, beautiful scenery. We enjoyed visiting the Duckpool Beach not far away from the cottage. The kind owner of the farm was gracious enough to stop by when we had a concern and it was sorted immediately. Tasted the famous Cornwall Fairings for the first time coutesy the farm owners. We say a big thank you to them.

house lovely and clean,Jon very friendly and helpful.

soon sorted out the problem with water.

We enjoyed our stay at The Dairy, even though we had no hot water 3 times during our 5 day stay.

However this was quickly rectified by the owner. A great location for several beaches. A really well equipped property.

Lovely place to stay and great little touches like small bar of soap at each sink, welcoming pack including milk in the fridge.

Also the hosts check to make sure all is ok and nothing is too much trouble. Loved it.

Had a lovely stay at the dairy.

Comfortable cottage with everything you need. Quiet & peaceful area, loved hearing the sea from the front door at night

It was a real experience staying on a working farm.

Personally I would prefer a place nearer the town of Bude. It meant a lot more driving to get to anywhere on typical narrow Cornish roads. We got into a routine of going out once, and not returning until late afternoon then stay in for the evening. There was no walkable pub, shop, restaurant. Having said this the Barn was very well equipped and comfortable.

Had we known that this property had a very dangerous approach (single track winding road with lots of blind corners and hardly any passing places), we would not have booked it.

On our first night there we nearly had a head on collision with another very aggressive driver. The collision was only avoided by our hesitant and careful driving. The other driver kept coming at us forcing us back for a long way, despite a passing place not far behind him. In addition the farmer arrived in the evening to advise that due to problems with water flow, the en-suite toilet cistern had to be filled manually. I spent a lot of time filling up the cistern with jugs of water. There was a slight mention of water pressure problems in other reviews but we felt this was significantly down played and did not reflect the full extent of the problem. However, we had comfortable sofas for the evening, a good sized table to sit around and the beds weren't bad.

Loved our stay here enjoyed it being a working farm and seeing the cows.

Hopefully we will be back

A welcome pack with a jar of fresh milk, 2 local siders and a bag of local milky chocolate big dots.

So jummy!

We didn’t want to leave!

The dairy is a beautiful house surrounded by rolling hills and cows…lots of cows! The little park was a hit with the children who have lots of steam to burn off. Johnathan(the owner/farmer) made use feel very welcome and introduced himself on arrival. We had an issue with my glasses…Johnathan came and saved the day with extra small screwdrivers to fix them. He is a very kind thoughtful chap! He also made our 4 year olds week by letting him Sit in his tractor(he is obsessed with tractors) The little ponds are down the road, they aren’t immediately on your door step, so as long as you don’t let your children roam the whole farm alone, they aren’t a danger. You do not need to take anything extra like towels, bottle openers, all kitchen accessories, it’s all there! There is even a tea pot and cafetière ready to use. The washing machine and dishwasher work as they should and are added bonuses as I certainly don’t want to be taking wet smelly clothes home or washing up all holiday! Do remember this is a working farm(cows…lots of lady cows who have the freedom to roam and enter the milking station at their own accord 24/7) Even with the cows roaming, it is silent, peaceful and relaxing. We will be back next year! Thank you for making us feel so welcome.

We would like to thank you for your kind welcome and the information you provided on the local area The cottage was beautiful and clean

Lovely warm welcoming cottage on a working farm very clean and well equiped.

Perfect for a family or three couples. Owner very friendly and helpful, we would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a rural, relaxing holiday.

The owners were very welcoming and helpful, especially regarding the accessibility of the local roads.

The property was clean and equipped with everything needed. The Queen's funeral was the morning we were due to leave. The owners very kindly allowed us to stay in the property to watch the ceremony for which we are extremely grateful.

Lovely property , it had all that we needed.

It was clean and tidy and the welcome pack was appreciated. Great location , stunning countryside walks and beaches. Just Fabulous thank you

The property is on a working dairy farm.

Despite this is was a quiet place. It was clean, spacious and with the added surprise of a cat that visited on a daily basis.

Loved the Location,the accommodation was perfect for us,bed was comfortable and the facilities were spot on.

Also the farm cat visited lots,we even bought cat food for it during our stay. Nothing like waking up and the first sound you hear is the cows mooing. Only negative was the shower water pressure,But to be honest you expect it when your in the middle of nowhere so wouldn't hesitate to go back to The Dairy in the future. Nice little gift of a jug af fresh milk and a packet of biscuits when we arrived,also the farmer/owner popped round to make sure everything was OK and that we were settling in OK.

Fantastic property , lots and lots of space in lovely rural surroundings.

This was a last minute booking and we had a very relaxing time .

The whole place was clean, beds had lovely fresh white linen and there was clean towels for everyone .Would recommend

The Dairy is immaculate and a lovely countryside retreat.

Recommended for cow lovers as it overlooks the working dairy!

Thank you John & Nicky for a lovely break and a very warm welcome.

The cottage was spotless and the bed was the most comfortable I’ve ever slept in.Stunning views .So nice to wake-up to the sound of the cows & sheep.It’s only a short drive to the village where you can a great meal. And I would especially like to thank Nicky for letting me help with bottle feeding the lambs. Would love to come back in the summer so we can make more of the outside garden space.

Lovely location in a rural area literally cows licking the window !

Brilliant

Great house and space .

All equipment we needed and more . Great to watch the cows and peaceful setting . Got to brave the small roads to the farm and duck pool but all worth it .

Beautiful location, friendly and helpful owners.

Lovely views from the upstairs windows, and the side bedroom is interesting for seeing the cows feeding in the yard! Only a short drive to Duckpool for the coastal path. Loved the enchanting pond area for evening strolls. Will be back!

Really great location and cottage, my youngest especially loved seeing the cows each day and the tractors!

Everything we needed at house for a great week away, only issue was that there was limited water for showers at some points of day-literally no water! But only seemed to affect at certain points so not sure if when everyone in all the cottages using at same time? Wasn’t massive issue for us as we were out most days and always plenty first thing and in afternoons but just to be aware. We would definitely stay again -as location was brilliant , both the farm and surrounding

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable.

The owners were very pleasant and helpful. They left us alone but were quick to respond to queries. The location is very peaceful and there is a lovely walk down to the cove. Although there are other holiday cottages on the farm, we were barely aware of the other guests.

The cottage was brilliant and all our needs were met.

The owner was really friendly and said we could contact them if we needed anything. The children and I believe the adults liked seeing the cows waiting to be milked. The farm itself is close to lots of beaches and we really enjoyed our ramble down to Duckpool beach doing a scavenger hunt on the way. It can be a bit dicey on some of the lanes we drove carefully as we bumped into tractors,hedge cutters and vans. The London inn pup in a near by village served excellent home cooked food with super child friendly staff.

Didn't expect to be right next to the cows which we loved children would love to look out of the bedroom window to see the cows and calves Johnathan the farmer was really friendly and made my wife feel safe as we are city people and not used to dark nights pathetic eh the cottage was really roomy downstairs and the bedrooms very comfy .

The countryside around is beautiful we have renewed our love of this part of north Cornwall and Devon after too many years ,found some lovely little bays ,duck pool just down the road welcombe bay worth the bumpy drive down .also Docton mill for cream tea we had a lovely week so nice to come back after many years we will come back.

Despite the rain and winds we had a lovely week in The Dairy.

We were greeted by the owner who was very friendly and told us to text him if we needed anything. It is a good spacious cottage , very well equipped, very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. It’s situated in a beautiful rural area, very quiet and peaceful surrounded by farmland with hardly any passing traffic. There are some lovely walks from the cottage. A little further afield a stunning coastline. We would definitely like to return and would highly recommend.

Great holiday in bude .

Cottage central to many places and more then met our exsoectations

Lovely cottage, the setting is gorgeous, location is perfect as a touring base and for interesting walks.

The owner was very friendly and responsive and helped to make our stay perfect. We will be returning again and again