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"Lovely cottage and host."
My children loved seeing the animals up close.
Reviewed by LauraDec 2021
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"Like to thank Beryl for sharing her beautiful home with us , great location, ..."
Like to thank Beryl for sharing her beautiful home with us , great location, beautifully designed everything you needed , will definitely be back x
Reviewed by KarenAug 2021
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"A very comfortable, clean barn conversion, ideally placed for walking in the Shropshire Hills."
The home made cake was very much appreciated !
Reviewed by SianJul 2021
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"Your description of the Barn said it had a games room, which it did not."
This did not affect our stay, but could have been disappointing to families holidaying there.
Reviewed by HeatherMay 2021
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"The Barn was warm & welcoming as was Mrs Williams (and her cake was delicious!"
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Reviewed by YvonneMay 2021
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"Property as described, good value, helpful owner and we had a good experience."
I felt inundated with numerous unwanted emails from Sykes holidays which was very offputting so have now unsubscribed.
Also it was annoying when I was searching the Sykes website for short breaks or holiday starting on a specific date for a specific number of nights and was being promoted properties that were not available on the start date stated or that were only available for part of the stay I had requested. This is a waste of my time and unhelpful. The search should only include properties that are available for the dates and length of stay specified.
So the 5-10 rating is for Sykes and not for the Barn.
Reviewed by ElizabethOct 2020
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"Beautiful situation and the owner beryl was wonderful and really made us feel at home!"
Reviewed by WendyAug 2020
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"Although the owner of this property was very friendly, the property clean inside and the beds comfortable, we feel that Sykes does nothing to inform potential customers about the true location of this property."
To say it is on a working farm does little to inform people that it is in the middle of farmyard and as such does not have a nice outlook, and does not have the degree of privacy which most people require when choosing to go self-catering. Being kept awake by mooing cows at 3.00 am is not our idea of holiday fun. Above all, the steep, uneven and unmade track down to the property is not remotely suitable for saloon cars, and the bottom of our car scraped on this 'roadway' every time we went up or down it. If this property's description on Sykes' website actually informed people that you needed to have a car with a high clearance, such as a 4x4, when booking this property, this problem could be avoided. Sometimes, an absence of information is as bad as being blatantly uneconomical with the truth, and we feel severely let down by Sykes, for the second time (the first time was having lorries careering past our bedroom all night long, whilst staying in the Cotswolds). We are not inclined to continue to use a company which cannot be honest, and which leads to our having a less than satisfactory holiday as a result - and this in a year when people are in dire need of a holiday.
The twin bedroom in the property was short of furniture - each bed needs its own set of drawers and bedside light, otherwise one or both occupants have to get out of bed to reach the light, access a drink etc. The kitchen was also under-equipped in terms of cooking utensils, particularly needing a range of oblong pyrex dishes for cooking in the oven, and more than just four mugs when there is a dishwasher to be filled (otherwise you have to wash by hand in order to be able to have a second drink). The towels in the bathroom needed to be a larger size- bath sheets not bath towels, the latter not being big enough for adults. Lastly, given the nature of our work, internet access is imperative for us, sadly even when on holiday, hence our always having to choose a property which can provide that. On this occasion, the internet was not working and we spent the whole week without internet access. We appreciate that there are a lot of farms up and down the country which understandably gain much needed rental income from holiday lets, but Sykes needs to be honest about what people are going to get for their money. The behaviour of estate agents comes to mind, upon discovering the mismatch between what is being sold and the reality of what is actually on offer. On this occasion we are very unsatisfied customers.
Reviewed by AlisonAug 2020
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"We really enjoyed our stay, house is very clean and surroundings very calm and peaceful making our week a perfect antidote to these difficult times."
Nearby are many interesting museums, we particularly enjoyed the Prison Museum in Shrewsbury, Ludlow Castle and Raf Cosford. The surrounding landscape is stunning and there are many pretty villages to explore. Mrs Williams is a thoughtful and attentive host and we'd love to stay here again.
Reviewed by NicolaJul 2020
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"Mrs Williams was absolutely wonderful!"
Fantastic accommodation. Five stars!
Reviewed by GavinOct 2019
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"Although a rough track to barn once there superb ,flowers all a round."
Loved the barn, owner a lovely lady very welcoming,great walks From the door,
Reviewed by SuzanneSep 2019
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"A lovely set up amidst a working farm."
It is light and airy with a feeling of space, well equipped and very quiet. The owner is very attentive to detail and very responsive when required.
Reviewed by JoannaSep 2019
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"Lovely comfortable barn in a good position for walks along the Long Mynd."
The owner Beryl was very welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed by JudySep 2019
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"A beautiful barn with a wonderful welcoming owner close by who even left us an amazing home made jam sponge cake."
Spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable, all necessary facilities available and easily accessed by the less mobile. There were also young kittens running about & sunbathing around the farm when we visited which added an immense 'cuteness' factor to the visit too
Reviewed by SarahAug 2019
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"A lovely welcoming stay."
The barn was comfortable and had all of the facilities required for a break in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. The position of the property was perfect to explore the surrounding area. Overall a lovely 3 day break.
Reviewed by SharonApr 2019
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"The owner, Beryl Williams was very kind and helpful."
...the accommodation provided easy access for my 98 year old mother
Reviewed by MargaretApr 2019
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"Owner Beryl Williams was charming."
Very welcoming and helpful
Reviewed by NoraOct 2018
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"Nice barn conversion."
Reviewed by RichardJul 2018
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"The cottage is beautiful and wonderfully peaceful."
It has everything you need. While we were there the internet was not working but the telephone line was down to the main house due to storms. It is not easy to find but Beryl is prepared to come and find you if you get lost! Down an unmade track past a couple of other properties you arrive in the farmyard. The barn faces the hillside and overlooks the farmers beautiful garden and up the hill of the dell that the property sits in. The rest of the farmyard is not very sightly but you cannot see it from within the property. There are sounds of sheep, cattle and a cockerel or two. This is definitely a working farm / smallholding with lots of vehicles and yet it is really peaceful. Beryl Williams our host was very welcoming and helpful. She even made a Victoria sponge to welcome us. You could walk from the door of the cottage up Long Mynd but it would add an extra 3 miles or so to the journey! A wonderful central position for exploring Shropshire.
Reviewed by TriciaMay 2018
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"Lovely barn conversion in a lovely area of Shropshire, very quiet location down ..."
Lovely barn conversion in a lovely area of Shropshire, very quiet location down a country lane with lots of nice places to eat nearby and lovely towns and attractions within a short drive The owner so helpful and always on hand, everything you could need had already been thought of and provided Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed by JeanSep 2017