The Dairy

Der Hof war schön abseits gelegen - absolute Ruhe. Wir haben den Aufenthalt genossen. Die Gegend lud zum Abendspaziergang ein.

Das Schlafzimmer in der oberen Etage konnte leider nicht gelüftet werden.

The property had everything I needed for an overnight stay - comfortable and clean - a hot tub and use of property sauna great additions.

The tv remote didn't work even after asking for new batteries, pillows could be better quality and I felt it was a little overpriced for what it was.

Nice and quiet, lovely for a relaxing break. The hot tub is a bonus.

The bed was uncomfortable that was the only thing everything else was lovely and cosy. Home from home

Was definitely what we needed so peaceful the sauna and cold dip was a bonus

Peaceful location

When I arrived at the property, the keys had been left in the door. I rang the owner (voicemail) to say I had arrived - but I didn't like to access the property as I was 30 mins early, and I hadn't yet paid. I sat on the decked area and the owner arrived at the check-in time. She very kindly said it was ok if I'd gone into the property though. The location was rural, nice and quiet. There was a hot tub and a sauna (although the sauna wasn't mentioned to me) I did say I may not use the hot tub (it was a solo visit) and I was just there for 2 nights. The owner explained everything relevant, and mentioned there was no window in the bedroom - so a fan was provided, as it got rather warm. She was right! It was nice to sit outside and watch the Red Kites flying overhead. The property was up a track, away from the main road, and it was quiet and peaceful.

I love dogs, and the owner has 2 Bernese mountain dogs - which are lovely - but may concern some people as to their size and friendliness. The larger one did jump up and place his paws on my shoulders - and being a large heavy dog, I would advise people to just be aware of their strength! One did shoot into the cottage and come out with one of my shoes, which I had to wrestle off him - but the dogs are friendly and not ferocious. The property would really benefit from a window in the bedroom - it was stifling in there, so I did use the fan a lot through the night as I couldn't sleep. I opened the small window at the bottom of the stairs, but it wasn't enough. The property is basic, but adequate for a couple of nights. It's been converted from an old Dairy, but the finishing of paintwork and woodwork isn't good, and there are a few cobwebs here and there. On my first evening, I tried to relax on the sofa and do a little reading - but I found the sofa very uncomfortable, and ended up going to bed early. The TV is attached to the wall, and the sofa isn't in a good place to watch it, without getting a crick in your neck. On the second night, I decided to leave my car and go for a walk. However, after walking part way down the track - I was met by numerous cows, who took an interest in me - so I turned back. I'm a country girl and used to livestock - but this wasn't comfortable. So I headed back, and thought I'd give the hot tub a go - only to be met by the dogs, pushing past me to get into the cottage. I gave up, and had another early night - although like the previous night, couldn't sleep for the lack of air in the bedroom. As I do when I check out of somewhere, I strip the bed and leave the bedding folded for the 'changeover' (hoping I'm being helpful). I suggest the bedding needs replacing. That's all I'm saying.

The property offered just about adequate accommodation. The views were good.

No check in procedure. Had to find the property with the keys left in the door and assume it was correct. Had to ride motorcycles up the farm track, that in itself was not too much of a problem, however having to argue with a herd of cows/ bullocks roaming free was very scary. Had this been mentioned in the advert I would not have booked. Upon getting to the farmyard was greeted by 2 very large dogs roaming free and barking at us, again not expected. The hot tub had no privacy at all. No blind on the rear door window and the dogs just sat at the doors staring at us trying to cook our breakfast, without any suitable pans to use for our sausages we went to open our tin of beans instead but alas no can opener. Also only one towel between 2 of us in the bathroom. Very poor.

Lovely peaceful location. Well equipped accommodation with everything we needed for a night's stay. The hot tub was a real bonus. Very good value