Guests say
The Milking Barn in Somerset is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and peaceful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches from the hosts and the property's proximity to local attractions. The modern facilities and farm setting provide a unique and enjoyable experience, with the occasional mention of minor issues that do not detract from the overall positive feedback.
Guests consistently mention the spotless condition of the Milking Barn, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's location is frequently described as peaceful and convenient, close to Yeovil and within easy reach of local attractions, contributing to a high location score.
The majority of guests find the Milking Barn very comfortable, with a few noting the master bedroom size and second bedroom suitability for adults as minor drawbacks.
Facilities are generally well-received, with modern equipment and a well-equipped kitchen. The lack of live TV and the need for Netflix/iPlayer accounts are noted, but overall the facilities meet guests' needs.
While guests express gratitude for the hosts' responsiveness and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts, thus a score cannot be provided for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Enjoying a working farm position on the outskirts of the bustling town of Yeovil, is this well-presented barn conversion, The Milking Barn. This superb all-ground-floor accommodation enjoys a rural position within the southern region of Somerset and is within close reach of the majestic setting of the Dorset AONB, perfect for a relaxing retreat with the whole family. The contemporary-styled dwelling comes with one king-size double bedroom which benefits from its own en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with zip/link bed features to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your group. Each bedroom enjoys bright hues of colour, views of the countryside setting to wake up to each morning and ample storage and space to house all of your personal belongings. Continuing to impress is the contemporary kitchen, where the sleek units housing all the quality appliances you could possibly need to cater for yourselves during a week-long break with your loved ones, including a washing machine and a dishwasher. Settle down for dinner at the dining table to tuck into your meal and to plan the next day's adventure, before relaxing into your evening within the sitting room, where the roaring woodburning stove offers comfort during a chilly winter's evening. If you are visiting during the summer months, throw open the patio doors to allow the cool breeze to filter into the space or spend a moment or two within the garden to soak up the sunshine whilst the barbecue rustles up a treat. If you can tear yourself away from this delightful base venture into the English town of Yeovil, where you will be spoilt for choice by the amenities that await you, in addition to a number of attractions to suit a family of all ages and tastes. Brush up on the local history by discovering the National Trust's Montacute House or the Fleet Air Arm Museum. For those feeling active, spend an afternoon at the Yeovil Park, where you can look forward to enjoying riverside walks and catching glimpses of the wildlife. Make The Milking Barn your next base for a countryside getaway with all of the family.
Yeovil is a market town resting in the southern region of Somerset, 17 miles away from Glastonbury. Within the town you will find a selection of amenities, as well as attractions including the National Trust's Montacute House, e Yeovil Country Park with superb bird-watching and the Fleet Air arm Museum. Within close reach is the historic town of Sherborne and the Dorset aonb offers countryside scenery and historical landmarks.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link beds, can be made into a super-king-size on request).
Double sofa bed in front room.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Underfloor electric central heating and woodburning stove.
Dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven, induction hob, TV, selection of books, games and DVDs and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot provided.
Off-road parking.
Decked area, patio area with barbecue and lawn area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub within 0.6 miles, shop within 1.6 miles.
Please note: the property accepts a minimum stay of 3 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Fleet Air Arm Museum
Reviews (39)
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Catherine
It had everything we needed and we found it really comfortable, although some further storage in the small bedroom would be a nice addition. If we'd had better weather we would have spent more time outside on the deck too as this was great.
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Richard
Highly recommend.
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Michael
Everything we hoped for.