Hayloft

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

35 Customer Review(s)

Miss Livingston
December 2020

“I loved our holiday!”

The Hayloft was so clean and cosy, had everything we needed and more! Loved the animals around the place and the owners of the property was so lovely and welcoming. We will definitely be going back as soon as possible.

The Hayloft was so clean and cosy, had everything we needed and more! Loved the animals around the place and the owners of the property was so lovely and welcoming. We will definitely be going back as soon as possible.

- Miss Livingston, December 2020
Ms Cooper October 2020

“Fabulous location, beautiful property and great hosts.”

- Ms Cooper, October 2020
Mrs Dawson September 2020

“Great location, really comfortable and a good price”

- Mrs Dawson, September 2020
Miss Birnie September 2020

“This was my second stay and I'll be going back again.”

Beautiful spot, lots of walking from the door. Lots to see and do. A lovely farm featuring horses, hens, sheep and ever changing views over the hills. Such friendly, helpful owners. The Hayloft is a gem.

- Miss Birnie, September 2020
Mr Beckley August 2020

“Had a really good weekend, really friendly owner and a great location for walking and cycling.”

Only one thing to be aware of is although the room was really nice there are no blinds over the roof windows so you need to be ok with the early morning sun.

- Mr Beckley, August 2020
Ms Kalina August 2020

“My husband and I spent five relaxing days at the Hayloft, and it was a great place to unwind - even during Storm Francis!”

The Hayloft itself was in immaculate shape: just the right blend of rustic charm and modern conveniences (including wifi and a brilliant standing oscillating fan that we loved so much, I bought an identical one off Amazon for our house) to be an ideal getaway for a couple. The owners have put a lot of thought into what would be helpful, providing a guide to local attractions, walking routes and places to eat, as well as brochures about places of interest. Sourbrook Farm is a working farm, which is one of the benefits. We met a curious cat, two friendly dogs, a recently-foaled horse and a trio of noisy gallinas. The farm is also close to the Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, so it is a good holiday spot if you want to meet some friendly animals. The farm is a great starting point for heading out to attractions in Herefordshire or in Wales, and the Hayloft is a welcoming place to retire at the end of a day. Highly recommended - would go again.

- Ms Kalina, August 2020
Mrs Southall August 2020

“Hayloft was superb, so peaceful and comfortable.”

...did not want to leave. Owners were really friendly and it was lovely to watch the horses in the field exercising. A thoroughly wonderful escape to relax and recharge.

- Mrs Southall, August 2020
IndyBrum February 2020

“City boy falls in love with the starry nights”

We arrived at the Hayloft with Storm Dennis looming over us. The Hayloft is what I would describe as "rustic chic". It is done to a very high standard, it wouldn't look out of place in modern city as a studio apartment. The finish is top notch and it was the perfect shelter from the stormy nights. There's a small kitchen that was perfectly adequate for a short stay. The Hayloft is warm and cosy, and feels very homely. Our hosts were lovely, and we were greeted with scrumptious home-made carrot cake. The nights were silent occasionally punctuated by some of the near by animals on the 50-acre farm. A welcome change from the mad dash of city life and the relentless noise of car engines. Due to the weather we were unable to explore the farm land. However, we made a habit of visiting the baby lambs and racing horses every day. There are two awesome farm dogs that roam around and super friendly. As well as chickens and pheasants! There is no shortage of things to do - there is a well put together welcome pack that has a plethora of things to do. For an excellent evening meal we would highly recommend The Cider Barn in Pembridge which is about a ten minutes away. For a fun day out we would recommend the Small Breeds Farm in Kington (also roughly ten minutes away) this turned out to be a great day out! My favourite bit was of course the stars! As a city boy I rarely have the opportunity to see the stars. Every night I fell asleep under the stars (there is a skylight directly over the bed). The sky at night was wonderful, with zero light pollution the stars were ridiculous bright. Sleeping under the stars like that feels like a rare privilege that few city dwellers have had the chance to experience. We had a few minor issues:- 1) The post code only takes you to the general area, the actual property is further on down the lane. This could be resolved by using What3Words or even sharing the latitude and longitude. 2) The door was pretty difficult to lock from the outside. 3) Due to the constant down pour the metal stairs were rather slippery. I was very lucky and managed to catch myself on the rail before having a very nasty fall. All in all, we are planning to visit again. Fingers crossed for slightly better weather next time! PS, thanks to "kate" for leaving your Netflix logged in on the TV :)

- IndyBrum, February 2020
Mrs Renney February 2020

“The Hayloft is on a working farm in a lovely area and the accommodation is excellent.”

Comfortable, beautifully furnished with everything provided to help make this a relaxing place to stay. Our hosts (apologies - cannot find their name!) are lovely people - warm and welcoming. The little goodies left for us were such a kind thought. The Hayloft offers peace and quiet and it was wonderful to look up, whilst laying in bed, to see, through the Velux windows, the stars moving overhead.- it was so restful.

- Mrs Renney, February 2020
Mrs Bushell December 2019

“Gorgeous welcoming place & hosts - would return!”

- Mrs Bushell, December 2019
Garsed December 2019

“We appreciated the very comfortable facilities, the peace and quiet of the surroundings, and the friendly and generous hosts.”

- Garsed, December 2019
Mrs Clarke September 2019

“The Hayloft was a lovely place to stay.”

Warm, with everything we needed and the place was immaculate, owners very friendly. Great place to stay and hope to go back.

- Mrs Clarke, September 2019
Ms Proctor September 2019

“The Loved my stay at the Hayloft.”

It’s situated perfectly for exploring the area, which is beautifully unspoiled. It had everything I needed for my stay amd was extremely clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure to stay on a working farm and interact with the animals. The hosts were friendly, helpful and very knowledgable of the best places to visit. I give the Hayloft 10/10.

- Ms Proctor, September 2019
Mr McCreath August 2019

“Good holiday , good property.”

There were some issues that required to be addressed but the property owner was on site and more than willing to discuss openly.

- Mr McCreath, August 2019
Mrs Smith August 2019

“The metal staircase is steep but it has 2 handrails The host family are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble There was plenty of information about the surrounding area.”

the eggs were so fresh and the sponge cake was lovely on our departure we had a lovely pot of homemade jam It was a location that was difficult to find be careful when using sat nav however we discovered a really lovely village which had a good pub/village shop and pointed us in the right direction

- Mrs Smith, August 2019
Mr Nicholson April 2019

“This location is ideal for a peaceful break in beautiful surroundings.”

We were allowed access to all the fields on the farm which was ideal to let our puppy have a free run. Nothing was too much trouble for the really friendly people on the farm. We highly recommend the Hayloft for a break and will be returning in the future.

- Mr Nicholson, April 2019
Miss Davies April 2019

“The hayloft is absolutely beautiful.”

Just returned from an Easter weekend spent here in the glorious sun. There is so much to do around the area with hay-on-wye being 25 mins down the road and some lovely national trust places near by to. The owners are lovely and couldn’t do enough for you. We will defiantly be back!

- Miss Davies, April 2019
Miss Nicklin February 2019

“Staying at The Hayloft was a lovely experience.”

Very calm and tranquil as you are away from the urbanised areas of the UK. Despite that this is a working farm, noice is minimal when you are staying there. The owners are extremely welcoming and continue to chat throughout your stay. The 50 acres of land is free to explore. There is a large enclosed field, perfect for letting your dog run around off lead. Everything you need is about 10 minutes away, the town of Kington provides a large Co-Op to shop and very quirky shops to explore. Overall a pleasurable stay at The Hayloft.

- Miss Nicklin, February 2019
Miss Woolf January 2019

“The Hayloft was a lovely place to stay and Glyn and Cei were the perfect hosts!”

Couldn't have wished for a better stay.

- Miss Woolf, January 2019
Miss Gadd December 2018

“This is a beautiful little apartment which has been converted to a very high standard.”

The kitchen is small but well equipped, and the rest of the flat is cosy and comfortable. We had a wonderful time staying on the farm - we even got to see the first lambs of the year! Great location for exploring the countryside - a short drive from the Brecon Beacons, Shropshire countryside and Hay on Wye. Highly recommended!

- Miss Gadd, December 2018
Mr Wild September 2018

“We absolutely loved The Hayloft - the accommodation itself, arrival gift of eggs and cake, Glyn and Cei, everything about it was fantastic.”

Would not hesitate to recommend it to friends/family. Best Sykes Cottages stay so far.

- Mr Wild, September 2018
Mrs Watkins September 2018

“Lovely accommodation.”

Very homely. Quiet and beautiful position. Very friendly and thoughtful owners. We loved the Hayloft!

- Mrs Watkins, September 2018
Caroline B August 2018

“Cosy rural haven with lovely owners”

We'd made this booking with pragmatism rather than any particular expectations in mind - simply intending to use the Hayloft as a base for attending a nearby wedding, and family visits. But we ended up being really glad that we'd built a couple of spare days into our schedule as we ended up not wanting to leave. The accommodation itself is quiet, clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a short self-catering break. It was lovely being able to see the farm's horses and poultry at close quarters (and super that the Hayloft's welcoming groceries included some freshly-laid eggs from the latter). And we were so well looked after by the owners Glyn and Cei, who very kindly provided a lift to the wedding we were attending, as well as homemade cakes and preserves. Within easy driving distance we had great day trips to Hay-on-Wye (for its bookshops and cafes), and a wonderful stroll on Hergist Ridge (part of the Offa's Dyke trail) where we spotted wild horses grazing. Would definitely like to return.......

- Caroline B, August 2018
Miss Hill August 2018

“We had a lovely stay at the Hayloft and will be back.”

The welcoming scones and eggs fresh from the farm were delicious. The hosts recommended a great walk for us and our dog which was a great day out! Really lovely weekend stay!

- Miss Hill, August 2018
Mrs Pringle June 2018

“We loved our 6 days at the Hayloft.”

Very friendly hosts, very comfortable accomodation and a perfect location for exploring and walking. As an added bonus it was sunny and hot!

- Mrs Pringle, June 2018
Mrs Adamson May 2018

“I enjoyed my stay at the Hayloft very much.”

The owners are so nice, helpful and very friendly and it was so good to be on a working farm.

- Mrs Adamson, May 2018
Mrs Plaskett May 2018

“The owners were lovely people and always kind and helpful and we very much enjoyed being on the farm.”

One problem for us: We were aware that there was a metal staircase up to the Hayloft but both my husband and I found the treads a bit narrow. Because our small terrier was afraid of the open staircase my husband had to carry him up and down, and one morning when it had rained, the stairs were very slippery. However, this may have been a problem particularly for us as we are probably much older than most guests. Otherwise, everything was fine, and we were blessed with beautiful weather, which was helpful.

- Mrs Plaskett, May 2018

Thank you for your kind feedback relating to your stay. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I am very sorry to hear that you had issues with the stairs being slippery. This has never been an issue in the past as the stairs are slip resistant. However we appreciate your comments and will endeavor to check this. Once again thank you for your feedback. Kind regards, Sykes owner relations
Mr Chalmers September 2017

“Good accommodation on a working farm/equestrian facility.”

Marvellous countryside, excellent walks, and the owners couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Top notch!

- Mr Chalmers, September 2017
Mr Molotnikoff September 2017

“Bonny the cat”

- Mr Molotnikoff, September 2017
Mrs Herdman August 2017

“Beautiful accommodation, great hosts and a lovely area for walking.”

- Mrs Herdman, August 2017
Miss Rennick August 2017

“The cottage was lovely and clean, everything you needed and set in a lovely, quiet location.”

Owners very friendly and helpful and fresh produce was much appreciated. Would not hesitate to book again and recommend to friends.

- Miss Rennick, August 2017
Mr Barlow July 2017

“The property was a perfect retreat and the owners were more than friendly nothing being too much trouble.”

A most enjoyable holiday destination.

- Mr Barlow, July 2017
Mrs Newell June 2017

“Lovely and welcoming hosts.”

They were extremely helpful and generous. The milk, bread, eggs and fruit were a very welcome and unexpected bonus and much appreciated. It was a true experience of staying on a working farm. The dawn chorus was a deafening experience and there was a wealth of wildlife. This was a real unwind and relaxing holiday. The countryside and walks were fantastic. There were also national trust properties to visit in the area. We were lucky to have good weather. I would definitely return.

- Mrs Newell, June 2017
Mrs Bowman June 2017

“Excellent Location within easy driving distance for visiting surrounding areas.”

The Hayloft was comfortable and well equipped compact but light and airy reasonably peaceful as located on a farm you expect some noise but this was not excessive also very relaxing. The owners / Hosts were there if you needed them but not intrusive who made us feel very welcome and the welcome pack of eggs /bread /milk ect. was greatly appreciated. Would definitely return in the future. and recommend to friends and Family.

- Mrs Bowman, June 2017
Mr Turner May 2017

“The hayloft is very cosy and although it is in the depths of the countryside it doesn't take long to get to a town as the roads are very quiet.”

What makes it special are the owners who are very friendly and had supplied us with some basic food items when we arrived which in our experience of renting is unusual. They remained helpful and obliging throughout the whole of the holiday. The metal steps up to the accommodation could be a bit of a challenge for anybody with mobility issues especially if they had a dog.

- Mr Turner, May 2017
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The property

A beautiful all first floor barn conversion located on the owner's 50 acre working farm where they keep horses, sheep and chickens, surrounded by unspoilt Herefordshire countryside, close to the pretty village of Lyonshall.

Make your way up the external stairs to this wonderful barn conversion which boasts stunning open plan accommodation complete with the owner's personal touches and original features.

A well thought out bright and cheery studio apartment with a sumptuous double bed, cosy sitting area and dining area ideal for enjoying a romantic dinner or discussing the day's activities whilst enjoying breakfast.

The front balcony overlooks the farmyard and farmland and provides a lovely place to sit and relax with a morning coffee before heading out or relaxing at the end of a full day exploring the area.

The area offers numerous lovely walks with the River Arrow running nearby and Offa’s Dyke which runs along the border between England and Wales.

Cycle routes, horseriding, National Trust properties and gardens as well as the many lovely villages on the Black and White Trail all await you in the fantastic area.

The owner even offers a livery for two horses if required.

This is a stunning cottage ideal for a romantic break at any time of year.

Summary

All first floor
Open plan studio accommodation with double bed, kitchenette, dining area and sitting area
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Gas central heating
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, TV with Freeview, radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lockable bike storage
Balcony with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 5.6 miles
Note: Owner can provide livery for two horses by prior arrangement
Note: The property is located on a working farm above a tack room, associated noises will be heard
Note: Please keep pets on a lead at all times due to the farmland animals
Note: Adults only.

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About the location

ALMELEY

Kington 5.9 miles; Pembridge 7.1 miles.

The rural and picturesque village of Almeley is a fantastic spot to enjoy a break away from it all. It is home to Almeley Market and Deli which can be found by The Bells Inn. Here you can peruse the locally sourced produce, order lunch from what you see and enjoy a pint of real ale. Nearby, the small town of Kington, well regarded as a centre for walking, is celebrated by visitors for its lovely scenery and excellent walking and cycling in the surrounding rolling hills. This quiet, pleasant town offers a number of excellent shops, pubs and restaurants. There are a variety of tourist attractions close by including the Kingswood Small Breed Farm Park and Owl Centre, the pretty blooms at the Hergest Croft Gardens and the Mortimer Trail. Travel a little further to the bustling medieval village of Pembridge which lies on the Black & White Village Trail and boasts many striking 15th and 16th century half-timbered buildings, and has held markets and fairs in the village since the early 1200s. The village has a beautiful 14th century market hall, 3 traditional village pubs, an excellent village store, a cafe and a church with a unique detached bell tower. Surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside including Offa's Dyke and the Golden Valley, this is an excellent location for walking and cycling trails as well as sampling wonderful local produce at a local cheese factory, vineyard and cider farms.

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Reviews

“I loved our holiday!”

“Fabulous location, beautiful property and great hosts.”

“Great location, really comfortable and a good price”

“This was my second stay and I'll be going back again.”

“Had a really good weekend, really friendly owner and a great location for walking and cycling.”

“My husband and I spent five relaxing days at the Hayloft, and it was a great place to unwind - even during Storm Francis!”

“Hayloft was superb, so peaceful and comfortable.”

“City boy falls in love with the starry nights”

“The Hayloft is on a working farm in a lovely area and the accommodation is excellent.”

“Gorgeous welcoming place & hosts - would return!”

“We appreciated the very comfortable facilities, the peace and quiet of the surroundings, and the friendly and generous hosts.”

“The Hayloft was a lovely place to stay.”

“The Loved my stay at the Hayloft.”

“Good holiday , good property.”

“The metal staircase is steep but it has 2 handrails The host family are so friendly and nothing is too much trouble There was plenty of information about the surrounding area.”

“This location is ideal for a peaceful break in beautiful surroundings.”

“The hayloft is absolutely beautiful.”

“Staying at The Hayloft was a lovely experience.”

“The Hayloft was a lovely place to stay and Glyn and Cei were the perfect hosts!”

“This is a beautiful little apartment which has been converted to a very high standard.”

“We absolutely loved The Hayloft - the accommodation itself, arrival gift of eggs and cake, Glyn and Cei, everything about it was fantastic.”

“Lovely accommodation.”

“Cosy rural haven with lovely owners”

“We had a lovely stay at the Hayloft and will be back.”

“We loved our 6 days at the Hayloft.”

“I enjoyed my stay at the Hayloft very much.”

“The owners were lovely people and always kind and helpful and we very much enjoyed being on the farm.”

“Good accommodation on a working farm/equestrian facility.”

“Bonny the cat”

“Beautiful accommodation, great hosts and a lovely area for walking.”

“The cottage was lovely and clean, everything you needed and set in a lovely, quiet location.”

“The property was a perfect retreat and the owners were more than friendly nothing being too much trouble.”

“Lovely and welcoming hosts.”

“Excellent Location within easy driving distance for visiting surrounding areas.”

“The hayloft is very cosy and although it is in the depths of the countryside it doesn't take long to get to a town as the roads are very quiet.”