Delightful cottage in great village location.
Sleeps 4
Cosy cottage stay
Review submitted on Thu, 07 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
We enjoyed a cosy long weekend in this lovely cottage. It is situated in the centre of the village minutes from the inn and is beautifully presented with excellent finishing touches. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge with log fire and two lovely bedrooms. The addition of a pantry cupboard for tins etc would add to excellent kitchen Care needs to be taken with the staircase, especially if you are elderly. Kirby Lonsdale has lots to offer and the area has many pleasant walks-gorgeous Autumn colours.
A great long weekend for 4 people.
Review submitted on Tue, 23 Jul 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
We had a fantastic time, including walks and village events (Barton Hill Climb) just minutes from the front door. It’s had a very good renovation and retains its charm and many original features. Decoration was top notch. All the fixtures and fittings worked perfectly and it was well equipped with quality items. We didn’t test ‘customer service’ as apart from the booking site we needed no interaction during our stay. We shared the space with friends, another couple, and it is suitable for this in our opinion.
The property does have a modern ‘almost spiral’ staircase to access upstairs and if I was being hyper critical anyone less able or with mobility issues may find this a bit trickier than a regular staircase.
We thought it represented good value (per couple/per night) and was more versatile than similarly priced hotel/B&B stays.
Parking in the road outside was easy and always available too.
Highly recommended.
Charming cottage
Review submitted on Fri, 19 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our third visit to this delightful property. Loved everything about it. We shall be back!,.
The Old Post Office Barbon 8th-15th September 2023
Review submitted on Sun, 17 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Old Post Office is first class! The thought and care which has gone into presenting this cottage is evident. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Derek & Sheenagh
MH very poor customer service would book direct with cottage owner
Review submitted on Sat, 01 Apr 2023
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
1.0
Having no working lights in bedroom called the designated guest telephone number supplied on arrival by MH cottages for questions but was told it was only for new bookings. So MH did not help and poor attitude of MH owner spoilt our holiday. Cottage owner was extremely helpful. So in future would book directly with cottage owner - MH added nothing and infact had a negative impact on our visit. Would book cottage again but definitely not via MH.
Old Post Office review
Review submitted on Mon, 17 Oct 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Excellent location for hiking in dales and lakes. Lovely quite village with beautiful views and walks. The cottage was perfect for our family of 3 and we had a fantastic week in one of the best spots in England before returning to Australia.
Second visit
Review submitted on Thu, 09 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We booked this cottage for the second year in a row and weren’t disappointed! The cottage is beautifully appointed and well cared for. Incredibly well stocked kitchen and beautiful bed linen, towels etc. Nothing’s been overlooked by the owners.
We had one slight query about something and the owners responded immediately.
We highly recommend The Old Post Office as a perfect holiday home and base for visiting the surrounding countryside.
We loved the cottage
Review submitted on Tue, 17 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Clean, warm, comfortable accommodation which we thoroughly enjoyed. There were no negatives. We have booked to return later in the year.
Credit to the owners
Review submitted on Thu, 24 Feb 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Perfect place to stay. Very relaxing, comfortable and cosy! Extremely well equipped. Would definitely return.
Gorgeous
Review submitted on Tue, 04 Jan 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The cottage is absolutely beautiful. Amazing attention to detail, and beautiful furniture and accessories.
The location is really good and parking just across the road. The main bathroom floor needs some attention as the tiles are all uneven and quite dangerous. We only used the shower once as it seems that's whats causing the problem with the water.
We used the bath which was lovely to soak in after a long day walking. We put a towel over the uneven tiles to stop injury.
There are all the kitchen utensils you need and lovely cooker and crockery.
We would definitely return.
Lovely cottage
Review submitted on Wed, 29 Dec 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
I absolutely love this property, my only complaint would be the state of the main bathroom floor, very loose moving tiles, sharp edges and uncomfortable under foot, had to put towels over the floor to prevent my children from hurting their feet. Not quite the standard I would expect for the money paid. Except for this issue I love the property and its location.
Recent stay
Review submitted on Sun, 10 Oct 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely cottage, decorated to a very high standard. We stayed for 5 nights and have to say the beds were so comfy. The only issue we had was that there were no instructions on how to use the oven, washing machine, shower, open fire (which valve was which) & TV. A downstairs toilet is a must as the spiral stairs is rather narrow & dangerous as needs non slip matting on each step. The older generation could find this difficult to use.
You are rather remote, we couldn’t get a local taxi & takeaways, Uber eats etc are not an option!!
Overall we would stay here again, and would recommend the cottage & Millhouse Cottages too.
'The Old Post Office' delivers a first class staycation!
Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This was our third consecutive year booking with Mill House Cottages and this was quite possibly the best cottage yet! Just wow! A perfect house for us (a family of four) and we lived our dream lifestyle here for the week. Upon entering the cottage, we were bowled over by the amount of living space and the welcoming feel. The photographs on the website don't do it justice! Everything was spotlessly clean - as it should be. No expense has been spared with the beautiful decor, furnishings and high quality amenities. All the little details make such a difference too - from the gorgeous wall art and plush cushions /throws - to the waterfall taps and cute window shutters! The owners obviously have an eye for style and design. We loved the amazing shower in the main bathroom, the super comfy beds and the chef's dream kitchen. We also loved the stunning mediterranean courtyard. We were lucky to have plenty of fine dry weather which enabled us to spend some evenings sitting out here playing card games with a glass of fizz, and enjoying the ambience. Barbon is such a pretty and quiet villlage. The Barbon Inn is a lovely pub (we had a drink here) and the Churchmouse Deli is great for buying local produce or enjoying a coffee. We also made friends with the local horse and foal! The handsome market town of Kirkby Lonsdale is only 5 minutes drive and has a wonderful array of independent shops, cafes and top eateries. A must-do is to walk along the river and over Devil's Bridge, and also walk through the back of the churchyard to see Ruskin's View . The Milking Parlour serves up the most amazing homemade ice cream I've ever tasted and the queues here speak for themselves. We had a lovely meal out one evening at The Highwayman - highly recommended. There is fabulous walking and breathtaking scenery whichever way you turn. We drove into the Lake District a few times and bagged some more fells and went back to some of our favourite places - Windemere, Hill Top (Beatrix Potter's Farmhouse), Ambleside, Keswick and Grasmere. A highlight was the walk up to Easedale Tarn from Grasmere! There are also lots of lovely places to visit in the Yorkshire Dales too, including Ribblehead Viaduct, Hawes, and the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. We also walked to the top of Pen Y Ghent! You can find lots of waterfall walks if you google the area! I really cannot think of anything negative....just the fact that we had to leave! I have no doubt that we will return. Thank you Rob and Elaine for sharing your beautiful home. Keep up the good work. We are very happy and satisfied guests. We will definitely be recommending this wonderful cottage to family and friends. ps. Maybe the addition of a hot tub would be the icing on the cake?!
Julie, Martyn, Elena and Olivia Pretty
Review of The Old Post Office
Review submitted on Mon, 28 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Old Post Office and the house was very comfortable & clean.
However a small amount of milk in the fridge for a cup of tea upon arrival would've been much appreciated. Entry is at 4 & the village shop closes at 4. We arrived at 6.
In this modern age we do feel a Smart television would be an asset & perhaps a small BBQ in the (very pretty) back yard.
Idyllic staycation....
Review submitted on Mon, 14 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
If you're looking for a stylish, comfortable cottage in a charming village in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales National Park, then look no further than The Old Post Office in Barbon. The cottage is extremely well equipped.....large, light & airy modern kitchen, leading out to attractive patio. The Dales cottage exterior belies the sleek, spacious designer interior. Of note were the very comfortable beds & bathrooms. After a day's walking, sink into deep sofas in the sitting room with a book, or lay back and watch a film on the giant TV screen. Highly recommended.
Lovely break
Review submitted on Tue, 08 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. The only thing we felt let it down was the level of cleaning in many areas. All furniture surfaces were very dusty, including the wooden headboard in main bedroom, which took 3 surface wipes to remove the dirt! Also the amount of cobwebs in many areas. We appreciate that in the high ceilings this is difficult, however there were so many in ‘easy access’ areas such as behind and under the freestanding bath, either side of the wardrobe in second bedroom(lots there!) behind the television; these were not just small amounts but obviously of some length of time. It was just not what you would expect in a property of this standard, and not reflective of the standard of the property as a whole. It was rather disappointing, especially considering the additional cleaning procedures that were supposedly in place due to Covid. Aside from this however, we very much enjoyed our stay; we just felt we should give an honest opinion of our experience!
Julie Rogers replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to review The Old Post Office. As you say, it is a stunning property and the village is lovely ! I am so sorry that you felt the cleaning was not up to standard. I have spoken to the owner who is extremely upset that there were some issues as he prides himself on preparing the cottage to the highest possible standards and has never had any issues previously. He would have happily asked his housekeeping team to return if he had known that you weren't happy so we are pleased that you still had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again at some stage in the future
Best Regards Julie
Perfect first ‘post lockdown’ break
Review submitted on Mon, 26 Apr 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This beautiful cottage was the perfect venue for my family to travel to in order to meet up with other family members staying close by.
We loved the facilities at the cottage, nothing had been overlooked.
The furnishings are of the highest standards - including really comfortable beds and good quality bedlinen and towels.
Plenty of hot water and excellent bathrooms.
We also loved having the courtyard garden to relax in.
We could have stayed forever!
A lovely stay! Thank you!
Review submitted on Wed, 21 Apr 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Thank you for a lovely stay! Great location and customer service from Mill House cottages was excellent.
A perfect escape
Review submitted on Fri, 25 Dec 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We were lucky enough to have been able to stay at the Old Post Office during December. The pictures do not do it justice, it was beautiful, elegant, warm and cosy.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and more, the beds and bedding were comfortable and luxurious.
We enjoyed it so much that we stayed for an extra couple of days.
The village is lovely, everyone was very friendly and the local village shop is stocked full of interesting food and lovely homemade cakes.
We have stayed at a couple of mill house cottage properties now and we are never disappointed and will be back again next year.
Beautiful, luxurious and cosy cottage
Review submitted on Mon, 21 Dec 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped and a dream to cook in. Beds are super comfy, with high quality bedding. Unfortunately didn't get to use the courtyard due to the weather but looked like the perfect spot for a cocktail in the summer! Surrounding towns and villages were lovely, and the cottage was a great base for exploring the Lakes and Dales. Owners were friendly and really easy to get in contact with before and throughout our stay. We’d definitely like to return!
Our stay in the post office
Review submitted on Thu, 29 Oct 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Yet again Mill-house cottages didn’t let us down
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the old post office at Barton
Comfortable and well presented
The Old Post Office
Review submitted on Mon, 19 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Excellent property ; decor and rear garden excellent. Superb location for exploring both Dales and Lakes . Good walks in the surrounding area
Lovely stay in Barbon
Review submitted on Mon, 05 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Lovely warm comfortable cottage in the village of Barbon. Good pub and deli/cafe. Close to Kirkby Lonsdale.
Plenty of things to do in the area and beautiful surroundings. Would recommend.
Beautiful cottage in quiet location
Review submitted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Due to COVID we couldn’t get availability at our planned cottage so we swapped to the Old Post Office - such a great choice! So clean and modern and cosy at night. Parking was available on the road right outside, lovely walks and not far to drive to the nearest town. The team in the village pub were really friendly and the little shop down the road was delightful. Highly recommended!
Perfect cottage in a great location
Review submitted on Mon, 07 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Will book this cottage again. Location excellent. Ideal for 2-3 pers...........................................
Beautiful cottage in lovely location
Review submitted on Sun, 05 Jan 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had a fabulous week at the Old Post Office which was beautifully appointed and extremely comfortable. Barbon was an excellent base for plenty of walks, and the Churchmouse cafe/deli and Barbon Inn only 2 minutes from the front door. The cottage was warm and cosy and decorated to a very high standard - the kitchen in particular was really well equipped. We hope to be back.
A wonderful Winter Stay at The Old Post Office
Review submitted on Fri, 13 Dec 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
I have been to Barbon many times staying at The Barbon Inn but this time was the first time at The Old Post Office. Inspite of atrocious weather it was a fantastic weekend to celebrate my 60th birthday. The cottage is modern, warm, tastefully decorated and spacious and owners were easy to get hold of . We enjoyed local walks and Christmas in Kirby Lonsdale . Very warm welcome at the Churchmouse Cafe/bistro and the Barbon Inn which are right on the doorstep and the food was wonderful and good value. Having two bathrooms is a real plus. I would love to return in the summer when the weather is a bit better , but all in all a fantastic long weekend. Lots of my friends were staying at the Barbon Inn and they are now interested in booking the cottage as they were very impressed.
Luxurious ,Comfortable and Stylish Holiday Home in Beautiful Area
Review submitted on Tue, 12 Nov 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We had everything we needed to totally enjoy a wonderful few days in this gorgeously well appointed comfortable house.
Old Post Office has been very carefully restored inside to an excellent standard making every room perfect for a wonderful holiday.
Every detail has clearly been thought through to ensure we had a wonderful holiday experience.
Kitchen was a joy to prepare fabulous food experience. Showers and bathrooms were excellent and beds Extremely comfortable.
Barbon is delightful and was wonderful to be close to so many lovely walks.
Owners were extremely helpful and attentive which was much appreciated .
A good spot to cover all weathers!
Review submitted on Mon, 16 Sep 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Have left comments in the visitor's book and a few notes regarding suggestions on improvements in practical terms.
Lovely stay..
The Old Post Office
Review submitted on Fri, 13 Sep 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
The most beautiful cottage, it felt like home away from home. Bedding and all amenities within the cottage to a high standard.
We will be definitely be returning back to the Old post office on our next trip over.
Bank holiday in the lakes
Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Our second time using Millhouse cottages and our second stay in Barbon, this time at The Old Post Office.
Very easy to book online and Julie was very helpful with any requests.
The Old Post Office is in a village called Barbon just outside of Kirkby Lonsdale. Very pretty area and a local pub too just one minute walk away.
The cottage was well thought out and spacious with two bathrooms upstairs and a big open plan lounge dining room downstairs.
Everything was fine!
Review submitted on Mon, 19 Aug 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
4.0
The Old Post Office is really nice!
The kitchen is great, the livingroom and the beds are very comfortable.
The furnishings of the house is excellent, even in rainy weather we enjoy our stay.
Thank you so much, it was our pleasure!
Julie Rogers replied more than 1 year ago
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post office. We also think it is a fantastic place to stay ! We hope to see you again in the future
Relaxing retreat
Review submitted on Sun, 28 Jul 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer Service
5.0
Luxury accommodation in Barbon. A beautiful cottage in a lovely quiet village. Fully equipped with everything you require and in excellent decorative order. Would highly recommend.
The Old Post Office, Barbon
Review submitted on Fri, 14 Jun 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
We're regular visitors to the area and The Old Post Office really worked as a hub for all we wanted to do. It has the added bonuses
of being very comfortable and being in the heart of Barbon itself.
The Old Post Office, Barbon
Review submitted on Sun, 09 Jun 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Superb property - 5 star in every way. Well furnished & in immaculate condition. Great village position.
Stunning cottage in brilliant location
Review submitted on Tue, 28 May 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
The Old Post Office was well above expectations - smart and fresh throughout, with very high quality fittings, everything still new. A stylish high-ceilinged kitchen/ diner opening on to an attractive secluded patio with new garden furniture; two smart bathrooms, and an attractive master bedroom which didn't even feature in the photos on the website. An unusual spiral staircase takes you upstairs, which might be a little awkward for some but we had no problems whatsoever. Well equipped - two separate dining areas, with great chairs, for example, although there could have been a broader range of kitchen utensils. Very fast wifi throughout. The location, right in the heart of this peaceful village, is great - pub 50 metres away, easy parking on the road, by the door; and to top it all, some splendid walks, several right from the door up glorious Barbondale.
Beautiful cottage.
Review submitted on Wed, 22 May 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautifully decorated to a high standard. A lovely cottage to catch up with friends. Perfect for a comfortable, relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend and will come back.
5 start excellence
Review submitted on Thu, 07 Mar 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The decour in the cottage is lovely, it has everything you could possibly need and the log burner keeps you warm and cozy after a day walking in the hills.
perfect
Review submitted on Sat, 05 Jan 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
This is a beautifully appointed cottage in a delightful village. There are also many excellent walks in the vicinity with a very friendly pub for refreshment afterwards!
We would definitely return.
Stunning designer cottage
Review submitted on Fri, 02 Nov 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Beautiful location. Attention to detail was amazing , even down to the kitchenware.. could not fault at all... we felt very privileged to stay in such a lovely cottage .
Thank you mill cottages ... just perfect.
Super stay!
Review submitted on Tue, 30 Oct 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer Service
5.0
Property is beautifully furnished with all mod cons. The only issue for some may the spiral staircase. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
