8/10 Good
Katie G.
Jun 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely country house
This is a beautiful property in an idyllic location with plenty of comfortable space for our family of 8. The garden couldn't have been more scenic, with a footpath which lead to a sheep paddock where the keeper was an absolute delight to converse with on several occasions. *Bottom line, we would all love to stay here again!*
As travelers from across the Atlantic, there are a few little things which would've gone a long way toward making our stay even easier. The first of these is the electronic keypad lock on the front door. The screen is blank, no numbers visible at first, and we didn't find "waking it up" with the required 4-finger vertical press intuitive (you're welcome, future guest reading this), and it caused us a little bit of a panic when first trying to check in, as well as a minute of delay each time we came back to the house because it required a 9-digit code (4 digits is plenty, and can be more easily memorized by the weary traveler)! A simpler device or more explicit check-instructions could solve this issue. Next, we did need to do some housework to eliminate ants in the kitchen. After we did, they stayed away. Thirdly, topping up basic hygenic supplies like bathroom hand soap, tissues, extra loo roll, and batteries in clocks & safety alarms would've been kind. Lastly, I sent emails and voicemail to the point person which went unanswered. Everything worked out in the end and all were happy, but small things would take it from 4 to 5 stars easily.
Katie G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023