Somerset Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Brian - Verified booking

  We stayed 6/3/23 for 5 days.

  We have rented holiday cottages for many years and have great experience in this field. Unfortunately our arrival was marred by an awful muddy lane leading up to the property, making our car absolutely filthy and heavy with mud. Nothing the owner can do about this, but a warning in the description would have helped us. Very nice welcome, bits of biscuits, and chocs and a sliced loaf welcomed us. Our first impression of this old converted building was that all the character had been stripped out, leaving just a pleasant abode. The lighting was minimal which is fine except that the kitchen was too dark, and shadows were cast over the cooker and the sink, making it very difficult to see. The oven door is dangerous as it swings shut again once you have opened it, making it a possible safety hazard. The fridge/freezer, located in the car port, has a compartment lid which falls open every time the door is opened. That said, we did have a good stay overall, there was plenty if information at hand about the surrounding area and amenities, and the outlook over the garden and fields was lovely, with two resident ducks on the pond, and a nice little courtyard area at the back would be a good place to sit in warm weather. I’m afraid we would not return this time which is a great shame.

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• Clive - Verified booking

  We were looking for a budget value for money property for the two of us and our dog, Bertie, and we definitely found it in the Old Goat Barn.

  Sue, is defo, the hostess with mostess, so welcoming and friendly but, mainly concerned that Bertie had a good time. Sue took time to show the facilities and layout of the property, which was really useful and then left us to it for the rest of our stay however, she was only a phone call away if you needed anything. The Facilities indoors were adequate, if I had one concern, it was the shower curtains in the cubical. A glass door would have been more appropriate, as the water ran down the curtain onto the floor, the wooden shower matt stopped any slips. I also found, as a man with a fuller figure, the curtain could be quite restrictive.Everything else was absolutely fine, the secure dog paddock is an absolute triumph, the enclosed courtyard is great for eating Al Fresco and, we are looking forward to a return visit in 2024, hoping for more of the same from the lovely Sue. If you're looking for a good base to explore the southwest, then we would highly recommend this hidden gem. I could say more but I don't want to lose the booking next year!

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• Helen - Verified booking

  We loved our stay at The Old Goat Barn.

  It is in a wonderful setting and just so quiet . The accommodation is large with a wonderful back garden for sitting out in on a night. You also get sole use of a huge secure paddock just opposite the cottage for your dog to run around in which also has a table and chairs in it for you to sit and watch the wonderful wildlife ( lots of deer in the nearby fields at dusk and early morning) It is situated near the village of Somerton which has lovely pubs and great bell ringing on a Sunday. The Village of Street ( 10 mins away by car ) has a Clark’s Village which has every outlet of designer shop you can imagine in it and everything is at a reduced price plus it was very quite. We also went to Lyme Regis which was only a 45 min drive away and what a beautiful seaside village it is . Sue was the perfect host, nothing was too much trouble and she left us a wonderful welcome pack which also included treats for our dog. The barn is very dog friendly. We will be back

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• Lorraine - Verified booking

  Sue is a most generous and attentive host.

  There was a valued welcome pack on arrival including all the basics needed until a guest could shop. Sue made herself readily available on our arrival to welcome us to the cottage. She then was available if there are any issues but gives her guests the space they may also wish. The cottage is comfortable, clean and perfectly located to visit key places of interest in Somerset and the bordering counties of Devon, Dorset and Wiltshire. The cottage is basic but clean and tidy. There is good secure parking on site. There are two single beds in a large room adjacent to the kitchen and two small toilet/shower areas. A private enclosed courtyard at the rear of the property was lovely to sit on and enjoy the evening sun. The location was rural, extremely quiet and located up a short road which joined the main roads and nearly A303. I would return to this cottage again due to the attentiveness/care of the host and its location.

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• Jenny - Verified booking

  Lovely warm greeting by Simon, Bridget and Tara, always friendly and on hand to provide any required information.

  Not intrusive happy to chat or give you as much privacy as you want. The property has everything you could need and a lovely garden view with an established garden and wonderful birds to watch. The bed was very comfortable and huge, with no noise disturbance which was led to fabulous rest. Homely touches included flowers and a fully equipped kitchen. They were very generous with the wood supply which kept us toasty and warm. We visited the local area including numerous national trust properties Dunster and Tyntesfield highly recommended . Cheddar Gorge where we the cliff top walk was very muddy but stunning views.Glastonbury (on the local bus - the bus stop is seconds walk away) and Weston-super-mare to name a few. There is a very well stocked local shop /post office which is open until 7 Mon- Sat closing at 4 on a Sunday. Recommended this beautiful haven in a lovely part of the country. Jen and Ian.

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