The Hay Barn

Overall the property is great.

To give top marks, I would have preferred a more comfortable sofa and more bowls in the kitchen...cereal and mixing. I would also like a shower for each ensuite, rather than 1 bath and 1 shower. We managed though. It is bright and spacious and very well laid out. The small garden area is very pretty with a table and chairs. The only sounds to be heard are the birds singing which is very relaxing. The swimming pool is amazing, with changing rooms and hot showers. We had a great stay here and would recommend it to others.

We really enjoyed our stay at the haybarn the cottage was beautiful and outside the walks, park etc were fantastic.

The owner was easily contacted and very responsive and the cake and bubbly were much appreciated as were the Christmas decorations. We were in the pool everyday fantastic facility right opposite our cottage. Ideal!

Has a fantastic short break here for hubby's birthday.

Owners allowed us early check in due to no previous occupant. Had a lovely cake left for us and everything in house was wonderful. Would deffo return. We hadn't realised that the garden was open and wasn't secure at all but that was our fault for not checking properly and the slabs are very slippery, again not owners fault , blame the wet weather. Only reason I marked down one score on maintenence was door handle kept falling off, and batteries needed replacing In 2 different remotes. Minor niggles that didn't effect a fantastic holiday.

It is rare that a place is better than the pictures suggest, but this is one, really enjoyed the stay, and the pool particularly is fantastic

We had a very enjoyable 2 weeks at the Hay Barn.

It was very comfortable, particularly the beds. The rooms were a good size and the pool was much larger than we had thought, so good for doing lengths and keeping fit. There were lots of places to go and see within 25 miles - and a decent pub 25 minutes walk away along paths through the fields. There were a few “housekeeping” niggles but nothing I couldn’t put right myself - I left a short list for the owner.

Not off to a great start.

The dishwasher was full of very smelly water in the bottom, apparently no one had checked that a cycle was complete. The washing machine had had the water turned off to it, so took a while to work this out & be able to use it. No airer to dry clothes on, & the drier didn't work on washing machine. Quite a few of the light bulbs weren't working & although there were details about where bulbs were kept, I don't expect to be a maintenance person the moment I arrive on holiday! The shower in the bedroom doesn't drain away properly so difficult to clean. Certainly these issues presented us with a disappointing view of our accommodation. Having paid what I feel was a lot of money for one week this property is a little jaded & tired & could do with some maintenance to justify the price

A very dog friendly property, our dogs really enjoy it.

..so do we! The owners are pleasant and very helpful. Great facilities, the swimming pool is a real bonus. It makes a lovely change to cook on a gas hob. The whole package provides for a happy, enjoyable and relaxed stay. This was our second visit and very likely not out last.

We really enjoyed staying in Hay Barn.

The barn was homely and cosy, the rooms were very spacious and lovely and warm. We had great fun in the games room but sadly ran out of time to use the pool. Brian was very quick to sort a couple of minor issues and was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful area, stunning scenery with lots to do. Didn’t get it all done so we will definitely be back.

Lovely property, in a nice setting.

Pool was excellent, used it daily. Games room was a great added bonus we took advantage of too. Location great for exploring the local beaches and towns. Welcome treats appreciated thank you! We left a couple of items behind in error and owners really kindly posted them back to us quickly. Would recommend!

Really friendly and helpful hosts.

Would highly recommend them.

We enjoyed our stay immensely.

The Hay Barn was well placed for visiting Salcombe, Dartmouth & kingsbridge and beyond. The swimming pool looked amazing although we didn’t take advantage- we certainly will next time. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Certainly would recommend.

We had a lovely stay at the Hay barn and we thought it was a beautiful property.

Just a couple of things I’d like to mention. On arrival we took our dogs for a walk around to familiarise ourselves and the neighbours cocker spaniel decided to run out and attack my dog. My dog was on a lead and this was totally unprovoked so I think the owners either need to put a gate up or tie their dog up if it’s going to greet guests and their dogs in this manner. Secondly the bin stall which is right outside the Hay Barn and opposite the pool was a bit of an eye sore and could do with being organised a bit better as quite off putting on arrival. Thirdly the property advertises a king and queen room. The twin beds put together to make the queen do not fit together properly and I kept falling through the middle and couldn’t cuddle up to my partner. Just a suggestion but I think the electric car charger also needs to be PIN code protected or it needs a sign with instructions as to who can use to to avoid any confusion. Other than these few minor issues we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and this area of Devon is really picturesque. The garden wasn’t overlooked and there was lots of birds and nature around us. The house was well stocked with cooking utensils for those who wish to cook.

Fabulous home thank you for going that extra in making it so perfect .

As a family we can’t wait to return

We had a fabulous week at Hay Barn.

The owners were very friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was amazing and was just across the way from the property. The grandchildren loved the play area and the trampoline. The property was warm and cosy and both bedrooms having en suits was a plus. The location was great for exploring the area and we were blessed with amazing weather (in October) and enjoyed some amazing beach days. For a holiday with children this is a great place and we would highly recommend it.

Great place to stay.

A well equipped and comfortable cottage. The pool and games room were ideal for our young adults. We all enjoyed our week.

Owner made us very welcome.

Accommodation was in a great location, furnishings and facilities were excellent. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage, well equipped and the owner was welcoming and informative.

We loved having the swimming pool, games room, children’s play park and trampoline, it made the holiday extra special.

No complaints and no problems.

Swimming pool was a bonus and much enjoyed, as was the underfloor heating in the cottage. The beds are very comfortable so we slept well. Situated in a good peaceful location with villages and small towns worth visiting for retired/older people. (We are not beach lovers.) We enjoyed our week’s stay.

V nice cottage - well appointed if a little dated.

Furniture in lounge area def required updating. For us The one draw back is whilst being ‘dog friendly’ in the sense dogs allowed, the garden area was unsecured and with other cottages and a working farm (and animals!) in very close proximity it was frustrating not to be able to let our dogs out off the lead …

The Hay barn is a spacious, sympathetically renovated space.

There are facilities on site for children to enjoy including the swimming pool, which was larger than expected. The local area offers many lovely beaches, small villages and towns to visit all within half and hours drive.

This is our second stay and once again had a wonderful time.

We would highly recommend Bickleigh Farm and we will be back again.

The Hay Barn is well equipped with everything you could possibly need.

The furniture was nice and comfortable as were the beds. The owners are nearby if needed. The WiFi was poor connection but was sorted soon after. Our grandchildren loved the indoor pool, games room and the trampoline and made friends with other children staying in the other properties. Would definitely recommend and would love to return.

The cottage was well equipped and well furnished.

Location excellent for Dartmouth, Salcombe and local attractions. The pool was a real bonus and helped as a couple of days the weather was not so good. Will definetly be back for another visit.

The owner was very helpful and the Hay Barn was well equipped.

The Pool and Games rooms were excellent additions. My son and sister in law visited us and she summed the 'Hay Barn' perfectly "It felt more like a home then a holiday let" Very peaceful and quiet and the local inn "The Old Inn" in Halwell (a mile away) had fantastic food with a wide choice on the Menu and a friendly atmosphere. Dogs very welcome at the pub and great effort has been made to make it Co-Vid safe

The barn was lovely & well equipped in a very picturesque setting.

The pool barn was beautifully done & host very helpful. Enjoyed a very relaxing break & wouldn’t hesitate to rebook. Have already recommended it to others.

The pool was a great hit with our 9 year old grandson.

We had a 2 hour rotating slot every day for our cottage, which wasn't always convenient but was an absolutely brilliant and very fair way of managing this present situation. We structured our day around the slots! The Hay Barn was very comfortable and nicely situated for all the play facilities. We would be very happy to return here, and our hosts were very helpful.

Quiet cottage with a nice shared pool and a walk across the countryside to the Old Inn what more does anyone need and they even arranged for the week to be sunny well done Brian and family.

Was a good holiday generally, owner was friendly and pool was big and kids loved it.

The only point to make in the interests of a balanced review would be that there were quite a few small things that whilst not really having any impact on the holiday were a bit niggly given what we’d paid: Garden was not self contained as advertised so we couldn’t just let our dog out without supervision. This was a pain tbh. No toilet extractor fans worked. One toilet was very hard to flush. Downstairs toilet door very hard to open as it had swelled and scraped on the floor. Wifi was rubbish tbh, no bandwidth. Pool floor had a couple of tiles missing and my daughter cut her foot (not badly) on one of the edges. Shrubs around house all overgrown and so when it rained it was hard not to get wet whilst trying to walk past them. Other than that all good, but the place would definitely benefit from some TLC.

Great place to stay with the dogs.

Was a great base for our walking holiday to do some of the coastal walks and others around Devon. Would definitely stay again.

We had a wonderful weekend break during my sons chemotherapy treatment.

Owners were delightful and friendly, barn had everything we needed and lovely fresh eggs for breakfast from the lovely lady down the end of the lane. Would definitely recommend and come back.