“We had a wonderful time overall.”
The barn itself is absolutely beautiful, and the location is fantastic. The welcoming treats were a lovely touch, and the hot tub and sound system were a real bonus that made the stay feel extra special.
There were a few drawbacks, though. The temperature setup was a bit restrictive - we often felt too warm even though the weather was fairly mild. It was especially noticeable at night; a lighter duvet for the summer months would really help. At the same time, we struggled to dry our towels ...
The barn itself is absolutely beautiful, and the location is fantastic. The welcoming treats were a lovely touch, and the hot tub and sound system were a real bonus that made the stay feel extra special.
There were a few drawbacks, though. The temperature setup was a bit restrictive - we often felt too warm even though the weather was fairly mild. It was especially noticeable at night; a lighter duvet for the summer months would really help. At the same time, we struggled to dry our towels after use, as there wasn’t really anywhere to air them out. A few more hooks in the bathroom or even a line outside would make a big difference.
There also weren’t any oven gloves, which made cooking a bit awkward. Something small but worth fixing for future guests.
We were also surprised to be asked to strip all the beds before leaving. We've never been asked to do this at other properties, and with a 9:30am checkout and a long journey ahead, it felt like an extra task that really should be handled by the cleaning team.
One last thing to note. When we ran the washing machine to clean up a few things after a rainy day, there was a strong drain smell while it was on, which wasn’t pleasant.
That said, the barn is a stunning place to stay, and with a few small tweaks, it would be pretty close to perfect.