Reviews for The Old Dairy | Upfront Reviews

Such a beautiful, cosy place to celebrate our 60th birthday

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Dec 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Thank you for such a warm welcome to the old dairy. Everything was ideal for us to stay. We only had 11 of us instead of the 16 as most of us were couples and needed our own rooms. We also had a chance to see your brand new barn. It will be stunning when you have done your finishing touches. We truly loved the fact that we were able to use this house with our dog and didn’t feel like there were millions of rules. We will be back next year i hope

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Yes

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Friendliness and cleanliness

Our Golden Wedding togetherness

Review submitted on Wed, 02 Oct 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Our whole family met at Walnut Barn, that is us, our 4 children and their children. We spread out over the Dairy Barn, the Cider Barn, the Yurt and the Shepherd's Hut. We had a lovely time, walking the estate, popping to Weston-super-Mare - the peir is brilliant - and visiting the fantastic local Inn where we were made very welcome. The weather was terrible but there is nothing quite like the sauna and hot tub in the pouring rain or watching lightning over the bay from the viewing platform. Plenty of space for eating and spending time together. Thankyou Walnut Barn Estate

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We did

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The location

Fine for a short break

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Sep 2024

4.0

out of 5

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

We had a good time last weekend, it was great to have all the family together .
The beach was nearby, which was perfect for walking the dogs.

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It was a good break

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Having the family all together

Family get together

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Sep 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Had a great time with the family and grandkids lots to do and see and very friendly pub on the doorstep definitely recommend

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Yes

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Family time together

What an amazing place!

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Aug 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

We hired the Big Old Dairy for my daughters Hen Party for 14 of us. the whole booking process was very easy & the e-booklet we were sent about the property was really helpful. when we arrived we found that the layout was wonderful - really spacious bedrooms & the extras such as the hot tub, sauna & arctic hut were amazing. The blackboard in the entrance hall had lots of good information about where to eat & go. we hired in a grazing board company on the first night & it fitted beautifully on the pool table in the lounge. The kitchen was spacious - plenty of fridge/freezer space & a couple of wine fridges - also plenty of cutlery/crockery & glassware.

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Wonderful break - although quite full on as only there for 3 days

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The whole ambiance - it was peaceful & plenty of space in & outside.

Absolutely stunning

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Wonderful warm welcome and show around the facilities. Perfect for multi generational get together - fantastic facilities and close to WSM for eating/drinking and general seaside fun. Loved it

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Fantastic!

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Faculties plenty of bathrooms great dining space

Lovely house for celebrations

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2024

4.7

out of 5

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

We had a fabulous weekend as a family celebrating my husbands birthday.The house had everything for everyone to be entertained.The arctic room was perfect for gathering around to eat cake !
Only downside was the step in the kitchen to the big table,it is not marked and three of us stumbled off it.Maybe a tape line could be used to show there is a step present.A shower upstairs would also be an added bonus.
We made the most of the karaoke,playing pool,football in the garden and the hot tub and sauna were brilliant too.All in all a beautiful place to stay .

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It went too quickly and the weather was perfect.Wonderful break.

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All the family being together in one place

Perfect long weekend getaway to see distant family

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

We had a really lovely stay at The Old Dairy. We had a relatively small party but wanted a larger venue so we could host some of our family for a BBQ over the weekend. The size of the venue was really perfect, spacious enough that a larger group wasn't overwhelming but also cosy enough that when it was a smaller group we still felt like we could enjoy the space.

My 18 month old and small rescue dog both loved it, there are great walks for dogs and Sharon and the team onsite were kind enough to let my son visit some of the animals on the farm - which he loved!

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Yes, very relaxing and peaceful.

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A pleasant surprise was how secluded we felt. Despite being situated in an active farm and around houses we never felt 'watched' or overlooked. I had no worries getting into the hot tub without prying eyes being on us! :)

50th birthday party

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jul 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

A wonderful house, with great hosts. Can not wait to book again. The house had everything you needed, the hosts had thought a lot about making your stay memorable.

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The out house. It was great on a rainy evening.

Outstanding Accommodation

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jun 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Our stay at The Old Diary with our family for the weekend of our wedding was fantastic. The Old Diary is wonderful, great space, everything you could possibly ask for. A stunning stay in stunning accommodation and grounds. The hosts, Sarah, Mark and James were exceptional and made the build up and our weekend so special. I could not recommend strongly enough. Thank you so much.

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Best, time ever!

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The Old Diary, the grounds. Excellent hosts.

Amazing stay in an amazing place

Review submitted on Wed, 12 Jun 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

We had an amazing time in the Big Old Dairy. Property was clean and well kept and had amazing facilities. All bedrooms were comfy and quite and the staff were very friendly. Also great to have fressh eggs in the morning from the resident hens! yum! We enjoyed being a short drive from weston super mare and also not far from Chedar Gorge. Would 100% recomend - thanks for the memories.

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yes

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enough room for a large group to still have your own space to get away in

Everything we hoped for and more!

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Jun 2024

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

This is a perfect place for a big family, everything we needed was accommodated for and the hot tub/sauna and fire pit made it extra fun/special. We also used Walnut Barn Catering for a roast with all locally sourced meat and veg which was incredible. I don’t think we could have asked for much more!

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Check in was flexible which allowed for us to arrive a bit early to receive our food delivery! The set up of the rooms were great and the kitchen was well equipped for catering for a lot of people!

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The children loved toasting marshmallows and making s’mores on the fire and it was really relaxing in there for adults later at night.

Could not want for more!

Review submitted on Wed, 22 May 2024

4.8

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Where do I start?! Amazing location, fully equipt property, clean and well maintained.
Hosts could not do enough for us, nothing was too much trouble (a huge thanks again to James)!!

The other properties are stunning too and we will be going back when the new one is complete.

Honestly one of the nicest and most welcoming places I have ever stayed!

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Great location to top off a beautiful setting

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We had everything we needed at the house but there is enough around the local village and surrounding areas to cater for anything but the hosts and friendly welcome recieved by all was the cherry on the cake

Family reunion

Review submitted on Tue, 23 Apr 2024

4.8

out of 5

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

This place is absolutely amazing, I’m so glad we booked it for our yearly family reunion! The property is easily located and so beautiful. The local area is stunning and the local pub is so close you can walk down. The facilities in the old dairy are outstanding and have plenty of fun things to occupy your time. I’m definitely coming back.

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100% yes , it has been lush

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The quality really does stand out!!!

60th Celebration

Review submitted on Wed, 27 Mar 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

I booked the barn for my 60th Celebration to spend time with my family. I was totally impressed. Excellent. The men were happy with the pool table and darts boards. The girls were happy in the wood hut with the fire on and enough space to chill if needed. The nearby pub is a must

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We had a wonderful stay and if there was anything we needed they helped us straight away

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The wooden hut was amazing. There was a lot of time spent in there with logs burning

Birthday Celebrations

Review submitted on Wed, 13 Mar 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Had a 4 day stay with some family and friends for my 50th Birthday celebrations. There was between 12-14 of us throughout the long weekend. Facility's & location were all perfect. Couldn't of asked for anything more (possibly nicer weather)

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Absolutely

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House, had everything we needed

Great house

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Mar 2024

4.8

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

Lovely stay for a weekend with 16 ladies for a hen do great facilities in side and out.
Parked 5 cars with room for more walking distance to the pub and a Chinese take away was perfect.

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Enough of everything inside for 16 people ,seating, proper beds, kitchen ware etc

A Gem of a Place!

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Feb 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

There was everything we could ever want in this cleverly converted Old Dairy. It was spacious, the kitchen was extremely well equipped, including 2 wine fridges!
There was a hot tub, which we used every day, sauna, arctic cabin, pool table, darts, karaoke, a very good TV package and plenty of games.
The bedrooms were comfortable and the bathrooms were immaculate.
This property sleeps 16 with the 2 bedrooms upstairs, which have a double and 2 single beds in each, the space in those rooms is enormous.
There are some very nice walks around this property and only 15 minutes drive to the seaside and an amazing pier

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We had a fantastic break

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It was perfect to have 3 generations of our family altogether with so much to do

The BEST stay

Review submitted on Tue, 30 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

The Old Dairy is the best place to stay. There is everything you could want. The cottage has a pool table, karaoke, hot tub, sauna and cabin. We have stayed 3 times now, and it is just perfect. The location is amazing too. Close enough to the local pub and Chinese takeaway to make the stay easy, but also feels isolated enough that you don't feel overlooked. The host Sharon is brilliant. Always on hand to answer questions, and make suggestions to enhance your stay. We love it here so much.

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Yes - the best time.

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The facilities.

Great for celebrating

Review submitted on Sat, 20 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Stayed for my 40th birthday celebrations with family and everyone had a great time, ages ranging from 6 to 72. Only 10 mins from main shops so easy to collect a party order from Waitrose and as nobody felt like cooking, next day we went to the local Chinese which was a 2 min walk and excellent. Used all the entertainment- hot tub/sauna/artic cabin/darts/pool/karaoke. Even worked out how to use the speakers on the hot tub! My daughters aged 8 and 6 said they never wanted to leave! Had everything you could need and the manager Sharon was great, easy to contact and super helpful and friendly. Would definitely like to return for another celebration in the future

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Yes had an amazing time only thing that was a little annoying was a no food waste bin provided so had to put in the main bin which not used to doing and makes kitchen smell

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Felt like we were miles from anywhere but actually not far at all!

Fantastic relaxing getaway with friends!

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

We recently stayed here over a weekend for a friends birthday, 12 guests in total. The place was perfect! Superb facilities and a great location with walking distance to a cracking pub and Chinese takeaway. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub in the morning and evening as well as the sauna and indoor fire pit. The pool table and dart board also gave us some extra entertainment. The hosts were extremely welcoming, informative and on hand for anything we needed. We’ll definitely be staying here again.

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Yes!

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Everything!

Twixmas 2023

Review submitted on Mon, 01 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

We have just returned from a fantastic stay at The Old Dairy. 8 adults and 8 children ranging from 1-15 years and we all had enough space in very comfortable surroundings.
Excellent facilities, the snooker table, the hot tub and the sauna were all really well used and we had loads of fun.
Customer service also excellent with any questions answered quickly. Thank you for a wonderful break!

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Yes it was wonderful

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Enough room and facilities for our big family allowing us to all be together and make happy memories.

The perfect place for a large family get together

Review submitted on Thu, 07 Dec 2023

4.8

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

We had such a great time the accommodation was perfect, immaculately clean and so relaxing with plenty of entertainment. Great facilities we are booking for next year

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Absolutely perfect

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So much entertainment we didn't need to leave the property

Great house for large families

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Nov 2023

4.5

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

4.0

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5.0

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3.0

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5.0

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5.0

Highly recommend this property for a family catch up. Lots of space, pool table and dart board were a massive hit with the men. The sauna and hot tub was a lovely way to relax. We all had fun cooking in the artic lodge.

There were 3 generations of 2 families and we all had a lovely time. Pub is under a 10 minute walk and the food is lovely

Amazing place

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Nov 2023

4.8

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

Lovely big house, ideal for large party gathering. The artic cabin is definitely a big hit! Lots to do, hot tub, sauna, pool table and darts. Set in own enclosed garden.

A wonderful birthday treat

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Oct 2023

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

A group of 16 of us stayed at the fabulous Old Dairy in September. We were a mix of adults, children ranging from age 8 - 15 and two dogs. The Old Dairy couldn't have been more perfect. The facilities inside, outside space and location were second to none. We all decided that we need a Nordic Den in our lives and lit the fire, toasting marshmallows under various coloured lights with a glass of something fizzy each night after relaxing in the hot tub and sauna, finishing with a splash under the ice bucket proving to be a laugh for kids and adults alike!
The location is superb and we walked the surrounding area right off the doorstep with the dogs and just a short drive away for a good run on plenty of different beaches. We used the Chinese takeaway which was delicious and literally 2 minutes walk up the road. The Old bell pub, again only a short 5 minute walk away, were incredibly accommodating (and dog friendly) for such a large group and the carvery was beautiful. I would thoroughly recommend it. I can't thank the lovely Sharon enough for being so helpful and friendly before, during and after our stay and it was great to chat with Mark over the wall who supplied us with extra wood for our Zen den exploits! 5 stars!

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Yes, we will hopefully return

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Everything! The facilities, location, friendliness and home from home comfort

Great Family Break

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Aug 2023

4.0

out of 5

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3.0

Comfort

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

Great family stay at the old Dairy Barn. Lots of space, good facilities. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

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Yes we have a great break

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Good property with lots of space, kids partially liked the outside space. Enjoyed by all.

Family break

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Aug 2023

4.5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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3.0

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5.0

What a fantastic place. We stayed here with a large family as it was a special birthday and thought it was a special place. The place is large and comfortable with lots of activities. The only negative if I had to pick something it was stuffy in the bedrooms but was summer time and on the outside seating area we couldn't figure out how to have any lighting on to inable us to sit outside in the evening.

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It was brilliant.

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The range of facilities

Absolutely loved it

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Jul 2023

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Fantastic property; with tonnes to do. Uni weekend and all 16 slept comfortably.

Thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub, sauna and s’mores in the artic lodge.

Owners were also mega cool and showed us round the site and the plans for the rest of the properties that sound incredible. Already planning next trip.

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The best

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So much to do, everyone kept entertained

A lovely stay

Review submitted on Thu, 29 Jun 2023

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Me and the family had a perfect stay at The Old Dairy. It was very well equipped for a large group and the amount of activities and facilities were great. Sharon was friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble. We hope to come and stay again!

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Yes

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Everything!

Perfect in every way

Review submitted on Wed, 24 May 2023

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

Location

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Hired the Old Dairy for a get together with friends, and it was absolutely perfect... we didn't even need to leave the property to have an absolutely perfect weekend! The property was of a great standard, the grounds calm and beautiful, the staff were extremely helpful and friendly from booking until check out, and all the added features of the property helped make it a great weekend. Would thoroughly recommend.

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YES!

Amazing house, would 100% stay again

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Apr 2023

4.8

out of 5

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5.0

Comfort

5.0

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5.0

Location

4.0

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5.0

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5.0

We, a group of 13, stayed here for a hen weekend. The house is amazing, the photos do not do it justice. Very spacious, super clean and has everything you need; everyone had their own beds, entertainment system, huge kitchen and diner and a good amount of toilets and good quality showers. The extra facilities like the sauna, hot tub and cabin were fantastic, and make it easy to spend extra time at the house without the need of going out. The service and communication I received from them was also fantastic, making the whole stay easy and special. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!

50th Birthday Celebration

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Had an amazing stay would highly recommend The Big Old Dairy 100%, everything and more for a great party celebration weekend x

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*****

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Something for everyone

An amazing weekend

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023

5.0

out of 5

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Myself and 10 others stayed in the Big Old Dairy in March 2023. The house is amazing, with all the facilities you could want and more. The sauna, arctic cabin and hot tub were a big hit with the group. We also enjoyed the big social areas, that include a karaoke machine and pool table. Thankfully, the house is isolated enough that we didn't scare anybody with our singing. There is a lovely Chinese takeaway and pub a 5 minute walk away, both of which we used and enjoyed. Sharon, the reservation manager, is the most helpful and patient person! She was always happy to answer my questions and emails and it gave us a great tour on arrival. We also went to the Railway Inn (Thatchers) which is wonderful and highly recommend. We enjoyed our stay in the Big Old Dairy so much, that we had booked the next stay before we had even left!!

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It was the best weekend and we look forward to making it an annual trip. We're booked in for March 2024 already!

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The facilities are second to none. There is no need to leave the house if you don't want to. We had lots planned on the weekend we stayed, but next year we are staying put and not leaving the hot tub and sauna!