Website: http://www.barnacre-cottages.co.uk
Whilst the main party was focused upon Woodpecker Cottage, our five grown up grandsons appreciated their own cottage where they were able to spend some time together. They were delighted with the accommodation and facilities. And they were full of Praise for the time they enjoyed there. They rated their accommodation and facilities as excellent. Two of the group enjoyed Some tennis on the well-kept tennis court.
A great place for a large family gathering. We had The Old Stables, Mole End and Partridge cottage which provided plenty of space as well as privacy. The well appointed kitchen with the aga made it feel very cosy and homely. The children loved the outside space and freedom and the tennis court was a great bonus. The owners went out of there way to be helpful to provide what we needed and also information and suggestions for activities in the area which was very attractive - good for walks, picnics and messing around beside rivers.
The accommodation was large with a fantastic lounge to watch the sunsets during a lovely week weatherwise. There were walks from the door and the children loved the tennis court. Views from the two bedrooms in the new part of the building were lovely. Shame it was too warm for the logburner partly due to the underfloor heating but the weather was fantastic! Kitchen: The aga wasn't working but this wasn't a problem for us - the owner had said it has just broken down and there was another oven and hob anyway. The kitchen was great with a good range of utensils as expected but could have done ...more
We have just come back from a fantastic stay in Woodpecker Cottage - 14 of us plus dogs. We all had such a wonderful time. The house is lovely - all those bedrooms and better still, all those en suite bathrooms! The sitting room and sun room were huge, with plenty of space for everyone. And it's all so beautiful - stone floors, sumptuous leather sofas, lovely views. Comfortable beds (and those beautiful bathrooms with powerful showers, and enormous baths.). A tennis court and swings, and lovely walks nearby. And a delicious - and enormous - Victoria sponge was a really nice welcome. The...more
Great cottages everything we need was there. Great weekend and lovely owners. Would recommend and will return back.