The Old Barn

The view from the dining room was amazing, and the property is in a very peaceful and beautiful location.

We really appreciated the tranquillity and the surroundings. However, we felt the property would benefit from a thorough deep clean. There were cobwebs, dust and dirt in various areas, including inside drawers and cupboards and around the edges of rooms. We also found a significant number of dead flies/insects and dead woodlice around the edges of the twin bedroom, as well as a couple of live woodlice on the beds when we arrived. The hoover was unfortunately blocked with dust, dirt and dog hair and was not working properly, so we were unable to use it ourselves to address some of these issues. The double bed was also very soft and uncomfortable. The pillows were mismatched, with one very flat, well-used pillow and one full, firm pillow. When we removed the bedding on our last day, we also noticed that the pillows were heavily stained, which was disappointing. There was a stale smell inside the property when the windows and doors were closed, which made the cleanliness concerns more noticeable. We also regularly found fresh dog mess on the path and driveway, apparently from a visiting dog. While this may not have been directly related to the property itself, it would be helpful if this could be monitored or addressed to ensure guests can comfortably access the property. Finally, we feel the listing would benefit from clearly mentioning that the property is accessed via a single-track road and is situated on a slope. This would allow guests to make sure their vehicle is suitable for the access and conditions before booking. Overall, the location and views are wonderful and the property has a lot of potential, but we feel that a thorough deep clean, attention to the bedding and some improvements to the maintenance would make a significant difference to the guest experience.

Perfect accommodation and location.

It was quiet and comfortable. A wonderful place to de stress and relax. We had no issues at all with the neighbours dog. have already recommended it to friends and family.

The location was amazing and the views lovely.

The property was lovely but in need of some TLC. As with other reviews some smaller knives are needed in the kitchen! A minor niggle was that we were unable to find the waterfall detailed in the property file. More detailed directions needed (we tried to find it twice but failed!

Had a really nice stay, will definitely return.

Very warm and cosy when we arrived.

Really nice to see all the wild flowers and red kites flying overhead. Good spacious accommodation with nice quality furniture. Cupboards full of games ect which is great. Amazing decked area with seating. Plenty of kitchen equipment except could do with a couple of sharp kitchen knives. On the down side, when we stripped the bed on our last day we were shocked to see a badly stained mattress protector. Disappointing when we had enjoyed our stay. More information needs to be given regarding putting out bins for collection not just advising of collection day.

We had a great stay at The Old Barn, it was lovely and cosy with some fantastic views over the valley.

There are some great countryside walks direct from the barn and it's within easy reach by car, or for the more able by foot to the picturesque seaside town of Aberaeron. One of the best cottages that we have stayed in, and would highly recommend this cottage.

Lovely property.

When we first arrived on the evening, it was lovely and warm really cozy and a beautiful quiet location. The second day the heating and hot water stopped working. Which was resolved the same day. But the owner contacted us and showed us where the extra logs were to keep us going while it was being sorted. So that was really helpful and kind of Gareth So thank you for that!! The only two issues we had with the place Is the dogs at the back of the property kept coming round every time you came out the door started the car or got back from wherever we came from. In the end you just have to keep saying go home go home and they went home. Which was a little bit annoying as we couldn’t let our dog out on the lead as they came running around every time, I didn’t want to risk anything happening to our little dog. The other issue was the bathroom was a little bit dated. Silicon coming off, plastic panelling just about grubby, floor was sticky. But everything else in the property was lovely. The extension at the back was stunning, especially with the view every morning. Kitchen was lovely, had everything we needed Appliances were great and worked as they should. The living room was the most comfiest, especially the fires at night with the TV going really cozy and the bedrooms for once the mattresses were actually soft and had a very good few nights of sleep. Was a lovely place to stop though I know the issues above a minor but the property and the situation of the property was fantastic and I would definitely stop there again and hopefully we can in the future. Thank you again Gareth for sorting the heating and also providing the extra wood for the fire.

We had a really lovely week away at the Old Barn.

The barn was perfect for us and our Golden Retriever. The views from the balcony are amazing and the barn was very cosy and warm. The location was great. The only downside, which isn’t the fault of the owner, were the dogs next door use the driveway as a toilet and wasn’t being picked up by their owner. The dogs next door also took a disliking to our dog. Whenever we had her on the lead to get her into the car they would run up to us and growl at our dog which was quite stressful as the owners were nowhere to be seen. They would also jump up as us, getting muddy paw prints on us. We just think people should be made aware of this if they bring a reactive dog with them.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Old Barn.

Everything is provided for a comfortable and relaxing stay and the views across the fields are stunning! On arrival we did find 2 bags of dog pooh which had been left on the balcony but we dropped them in a dog bin when we took our dogs out. (The farm dogs visit often and are very friendly but also use the barn’s drive way as their own loo!) The garden is very secluded and enclosed with plants and hedges so no views and not secure for very small dogs like ours. There are sheep in the field at the bottom of the garden and a determined dog could find a way through. The kitchen is clean and well equipped although I couldn’t find a vegetable knife which would have been really useful. Also, the microwave makes a strange noise when it first goes on. There were fresh, free range eggs available for sale from the farm next door. It’s such a lovely, quiet rural location, other than the neighbour’s car, we hardly saw another vehicle. The decor of the property is lovely, and I really enjoyed having a turntable to play LPs. We had a great week with super weather and lots birdsong and butterflies. We would definitely come back here!

We had a wonderful week in Wales staying in the beautiful rural location and barn.

The views were an absolute tonic! We arrived ready to check in at 1600 and the cleaners were still cleaning. I assume we cut their work short. We found the barn to be dusty and in need of a deeper clean; perhaps it had been empty for a while? Cobwebs on the lights, skirting thick with dust in places and furniture needed moving to properly clean. Also I would suggest that throws, cushion covers and the sofa covers be removed and washed. I would also suggest a clothes airer for washing. My son loved having the farm dogs and chickens visit us each day. We did end up cleaning up their dog poo from the drive and having to take to a local bin (as instructed, along with our dogs poo!) The barn is decorated tastefully and we adored the bifold doors opening up each day with a beautiful lushes green countryside view and hearing the cows moo!

A beautiful cottage with everything provided that we needed.

The rooms were clean and beautifully decorated. Handy that a lot of the small things (dog bowls, salt and pepper grinders, dishwasher tablets etc) were already provided for our stay. Minor thing, and maybe it was us not looking properly, we could’ve done with a drying rack or a washing line. Would definitely recommend for a dog friendly stay!