Old Dairy Barn
Bathford,
Bath & N.E. Somerset
Self-catering
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£170 - £240
per night
£1198 - £1398
per week
Hideaway at the bottom of the garden with a little courtyard and far-reaching views; walk to the village pub or take a day trip to Bath
3 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 12 Oct 24 - 12 Oct 24
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£170 - £240 per night
£1198 - £1398 per week
The Experience
Park in the lane, then walk down the side path to the end of the garden. Find a little courtyard with a table and chairs for catching the evening sun next to a stone barn that used to be a cart shed for the dairy.
Downstairs is open-plan with a wood-burner, upstairs has a pretty bedroom with views of the village church and beyond it, Bath. Lovely Maggie lives in the main house, and leaves you with fresh flowers, a basket of logs, tea, coffee and milk; she’ll fetch croissants from the village for breakfast and leave them outside your door if you like.
Walk into the village to the community shop, take a day trip to Bath, cool off in the river on hot days or just sit in the window seat and read or paint. The nearest pub for dinner, The Crown, is a short stroll away.
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We think you'll love
- The wonderful views from the bedroom
- Walking from your door to the pub
- Having your breakfast croissants dropped off by Maggie in the morning
You should know
- The stairs are the original stone (not so suitable for very young children) and the twin bedroom is only accessible via the main room
- You overlook Maggie's garden
- You can only use the wood-burner in the evenings after 7pm
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £170
- Weekly price
- from £1198
- Damage deposit
- £0
- Surcharges
- Reduced rates for longer stays.
- 1 House for 4
- From £1703 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 3pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 2 nights. Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
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Reviews
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Lovely quiet retreat on the edge of a village with a direct bus route into Bath. Well stocked village shop and decent pub within walking distance. The property has one living room / kitchen on the ground floor and one large and one small bedroom plus bathroom on the upper floor. Comfortable and homely. Fabulous view from bedroom window. Nice small private courtyard.
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A cosy and comfortable cottage in the cutest village, with a stunning view from the bedroom and a nice small courtyard, a bus drive away from Bath, a charming landlady, what could be beat that?
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The Old Dairy Barn is a really comfortable barn conversion with beautiful views across the river valley towards the hills that overlook Bath, including Solsbury Hill. Maggie is a very welcoming hostess. Bathford is a lovely village with a thriving community shop and pub, really well situated 3 miles from the city centre, an easy journey to the nearby towns of Bradford on Avon, Trowbridge and Corsham. There are some challenging walks up the hill from the village centre, but the views from Brown's Folly are worth the effort. A great spot for a weekend or longer to explore Somerset and Wiltshire.
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Lovely cottage, very thoughtful host and amazing stay.
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Lovely peaceful getaway near Bath with a friendly host and everything you need on your doorstep
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We had a wonderful stay at the Old Dairy Barn! It is beautifully renovated, and Maggie was very helpful in planning our few days exploring Bath and the surrounding area. The bus in and out of Bath is THE way to go, so easy! We loved having our private courtyard area for a cup of tea, and the nights were blissfully quiet. Thanks Maggie, we will return!
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Most excellent location and quality of lodging. 3 mile delightful walk along a picturesque canal to Bath. Excellent location for day trips in any direction. Quiet evenings with amazing, postcard perfect views from the master bedroom window seat. Woke with a cup of coffee sitting there and enjoyed a cup of tea in the evening with the most incredible view. Maggie is a kind and gracious hostess with her trusty companion, Murphy at her side. She is a wealth of information for the surrounding areas. The Old Dairy Barn is comfortable, bright and airy with charm to spare! Highly recommend!
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We enjoyed staying at the Old Dairy Barn. It was comfortable and warm. Lovely views from the bedroom to the church and towards Bath. We got the bus into Bath from the village which worked well. It’s a great place for exploring the area.
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We had a wonderful stay at the Old Dairy Barn, the views were amazing from the bedroom window and it was very comfortable. It was a great rural location but also so close to Bath. Maggie recommended some lovely walks and pubs in the area and the local community shop was very good.
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We had a great time at the Old Dairy Barn. The accommodation was fantastic and the location can’t be faulted. It was very dog friendly and there were some lovely touches to welcome our pooch
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Perfect accommodation for us and our poodle in Bathford. High quality property with all the amenities we needed and a well-stocked local shop just down the road. Owner and her dog Murphy were perfect hosts!
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Old Dairy Barn is quiet and wholly self-contained, but it also has a timeless view over Bathford Church to the hills beyond. It’s a magical view to wake up to. From the door it’s a short walk onto the canal towpath and just a ten-minute drive into Bath. It is also pin-drop quiet but for the birdsong. A great stay. Rob
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The Old Dairy Barn was perfect for our visit, its a lovely little spot, nicely furnished and well equipped. We were able to walk the dog from the door and found (with Maggie's help) some great walks. We got the Bus into Bath (15mins) from just down the hill to wander around the city and dinner. All in all, we were very happy. Thanks to Maggie for being so accommodating.
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We highly recommend this cottage for a Bath city trip, it is a great find. It is very spacious for a couple or small family, well presented with a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy log burner, and a wonderful view from the bedroom of the valley and a historic church. The place is teeming in history and the host Maggie was most accommodating.
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A lovely place to stay in a great location - a very quiet village just minutes from Bath. Beautiful setting with views down to the church and up to the rolling hills. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for cosy winter evenings. Maggie was very responsive and welcoming, in spite of Covid restrictions and distancing. Hopefully next time we can chat a bit more easily!
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We had a lovely time staying at the barn. The setting was absolutely stunning and the barn was warm and inviting. The place was spotless when we arrived and Maggie, the owner, was on hand to help if we had any questions. She was really welcoming but also respected our privacy. She recommended a walk from the barn to The Kings Arms in Monkton Farleigh and it was the perfect way to spend NYD. Would definitely book again and highly recommend.
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Lovely accommodation with great views. Loads of space, well equipped kitchen, great powerful shower. The Jack and Jill bathroom provided hours of fun for our 9 year old!
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The Old Dairy Barn is a delightful cottage, nestled in a charming village on the outskirts of Bath. Diane was a patient and accommodating host who dealt with my booking very promptly and efficiently. The interior of the cottage is exactly as indicated in the photographs and all immaculately clean. It’s always such a relief to find a genuinely well equipped kitchen too! My only regret was that I couldn’t stay longer! Next time ...
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We appreciated Maggie’s kind consideration for our comfort and accommodation as we were her first international guests since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Having very private separate quarters with our own entrance was handy. As we were outside of Bath, in the small quaint village of Bathford, we did use local public bus service several times. Some return trips from the city were hit or miss in the evening. Uber does service the area. Travellers looking for a quintessential British stay in a historic setting should consider this location.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Bathford is a proper village just outside Bath with a primary school, a church, a good pub and even a community-run shop which sells organic and local produce. You're at the conjunction of two rivers and there are lovely walks to be had, across fields and through the woods to Brown's Folly which has amazing views of Bath, or to the sweet village of Monkton Farleigh. Leave the car and get the bus into Bath city for the day - they go every 15 minutes and only take 15 minutes – or you can drive there in 10.
Local points of interest from Maggie
- Nestled on the wooded slopes between Brown's Folly and the parish church. Great local pub with French cuisine, amazingly well stocked community shop with local organic produce and cafe, fresh croissants and pastries. Bus service to Bath every 15 minutes.
- A 10 minute drive or brisk walk/bike ride from the Kennet and Avon Canal with its colourful narrowboats, cafes, canoe and cycle hire. Take the boat service from Bathampton Weir on the River Avon to explore the secret backwaters of Georgian Bath.
- Explore the Bath skyline on foot, by bike, or even better see the city from the air in a hot air balloon. On a warm summer’s evening balloons rise across the valley and some even land on our doorstep in the fields around here.
- Soak up some culture, in the museums, galleries and Georgian architecture of the Royal Crescent, The Circus, and Assembly Rooms. Visit the Holburne Museum, Fashion Museum, No 1 Royal Crescent. Take a free walking tour of the city to get your bearings.
- The ancient Roman Baths in the city centre are seen at their most atmospheric and peaceful on late summer evenings by the light of flickering torches. You can bathe in the warm waters and book treatments at the new Thermae Bath Spa just opposite.
- Just a stone’s throw away are the mellow Cotswold stone villages of Lacock, Castle Combe, and Corsham all famous locations for period dramas such as Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, War Horse and more recently Poldark. The best places for a cream tea.
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Introducing
Maggie
Maggie moved here 30 years ago with her artist husband Ron and their children, and at one time was the publicity officer for the Roman Baths so is a fount of local knowledge. The Old Dairy was Ron's studio and some of his prints still hang here. Maggie has turned it into a space for her to welcome guests – they love having people to stay and do house swaps with people from all over the world. Maggie loves the theatre and sometimes hosts actors from the Theatre Royal in Bath. She's also happy to arrange yoga/meditation/reflexology or reiki sessions. Or to babysit.
We loved our stay in this charming converted barn near Bath. It is spacious and well equipped. It is conveniently located to explore Bath and the surrounding area. Maggie was an excellent host and we had a great stay. We were very happy with our choice.