Idris Barn

3 Customer Reviews

• Verified booking

  "Our recent stay at Idris Barn was okay overall, but unfortunately, it did not fully meet our expectations, and I feel some areas need attention."

  Firstly, there was confusion around check-in. Sykes listed check-in as 3pm, but the owner informed us it was 4pm. It would be helpful if this was updated with the booking company to avoid misunderstandings. Similarly, the address provided by Sykes differed from the owner’s, which caused some delays in finding the property. The property itself is located opposite a busy plant hire business, so the main outlook from the lounge and kitchen is of trucks and diggers, which wasn’t what we were expecting from the listing. Inside, the kitchen could benefit from better equipment. There was no grill rack in the oven, no freezer compartment in the fridge (despite the listing stating fridge/freezer), and no kitchen scissors. More cutlery, such as butter knives, would also be useful. The games room no longer has the table football shown in the photos (it appeared broken and stored outside). It may be best to either repair/replace it or remove it from the listing to avoid disappointment. The outdoor areas could do with more care. Weeds in the garden, rubbish and broken items stacked outside, and the small, enclosed fenced area around the hot tub made it feel untidy and less inviting than advertised. The photos on the website suggested more open space, but this has since changed with the airplane portacabin on the grounds. Maintenance is also needed in some parts of the property. The extractor fan in the shower room wasn’t working, and there was visible black mould. The overall cleanliness felt a little lacking, and some rooms (like the lounge and twin bedroom) would benefit from fresh furnishings and redecoration. For example, there’s only seating for three people in the lounge, which isn’t ideal for a family of four. The bathrooms also looked quite dated. Small details like kitchen light bulbs needing replacing and the front door looking worn added to the impression that the property could use a little TLC. In conclusion, while the stay was okay, the property did not quite live up to the photos or description and fell short of what we were expecting, particularly for the price paid. With some updating, repairs, and clearer communication between Sykes and the owner, it has the potential to offer a much more enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Lyndsey1.9★Aug 2025

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  "We were very excited to come to a converted barn in our beloved Wales as we come every year and save all year for it."

  On our arrival we were disheartened by the outer appearance. Broken furniture, open wire box with wires hanging out, glass on the floor. The football table shown in the site was broken and thrown outside in view. We were shocked at the lack of privacy as there was a hire plant literally in our door step. The noise of tractors and people went on until after 8.30. I took videos of this. When we looked at the hot tub it was directly opposite the plant which had a flimsy fence on one side and the other side half an aeroplane stuck in the garden as some accommodation. A strange ceramic figure was an attempt to obscure this but didn’t. My son who is 10 was in the tub and said there was someone getting dressed and at that point we got out the hot tub which we didn’t use again. Inside the place was not aired so smelt of pets. There was no fridge freezer for food we bought so had to throw away. The seating arrangements in the evening after long days hiking left one of us sat at the table as there was only a two seater sofa and one arm chair. Another arm chair would have helped as we were a family of 4. The master bedroom had two single beds put together and my partners side was awful as all the springs were broken in the bed so he kept on sinking and did not sleep well. The flush in the main bathroom toilet did not work properly. The pictures on the site gave the illusion of privacy but we were literally attached to a main road with traffic which we could hear until late and other people walking past our accommodation all the time. The proximity of the other accommodations was not really reflected in the description of the place. I also took pictures of it as I didn't want another family to be disappointed like us. We will continue to go to our beloved Wales every year just not to that accommodation I am afraid.

  Reviewed by Laura2.2★Aug 2025

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  "Property not as pictured, dirty, dilapidated, in bad repair."

  Overlooks plant hire company which was not mentioned in advert. Aeroplane air b&b in garden - also not pictured or mentioned. Hot tub over chlorinated and burned eyes and throat, games room football table broken. Not a 4* property. Poor customer service from Sykes in response to our complaint about the barn.

  Reviewed by Jane1.3★Aug 2025

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