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Cost kitchen and dining area inside of Old Dairy Barn in Bath, England
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Original stone staircase with comfortable sofa in Old Dairy Barn
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Old Dairy Barn
Bathford,
Bath & N.E. Somerset
Self-catering
0117 204 7830
Visit owner's website
£185 - £270
£1163 - £1415
3 beds
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
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
£185 - £270
£1163 - £1415
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£1163 - £1415 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 £185
- Weekly price
- from £1163
- Damage deposit
- £0
- Surcharges
- Singles £630-£910.
- 1 House for 4
- From £1853 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Special offer: Earlybird discount: 15% off for bookings made 3 months in advance Last minute: 10% off for bookings made within 2 weeks of arrival
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 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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We had the happiest holiday staying at the Old Dairy Barn. It was the perfect place for us on our first family holiday away with our 9 month old baby. Maggie was the perfect host, available to answer any questions we had, give us any restaurant or walk suggestions and even to babysit for a night when we went into Bath for dinner. The view from the bedroom is beautiful - watching the sunrise over the graveyard with Bath in the distance was incredibly special. We also enjoyed many a cosy evening with the log burner on. It was a fantastic trip - and we'd love to come back. Thank you Maggie!
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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.
- 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, 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 films such as Harry Potter, Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, War Horse and 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 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.