Long Barn is a place of memories. Those made and those still to come. The conversion of the 19th-century threshing barn and its adjoining sister has left the original arch intact while elsewhere, from the broad expanse of garden (once a field) to the hay bales left for playing on, you find reminders of its agrarian past. A recent transformation has turned the place into an adventure waiting to happen. Cathedral ceilings tower up containing mezzanine bedrooms, two twin/doubles and one double, in the eaves. Downstairs, the enormous space is softened by vintage trunks and chests, Laura Ashley throws, a glowing wood-burner and furniture made by the owner’s father-in-law, while the kitchen is kitted out with big hand-crafted oak worktops, an induction range and a super-cool American fridge. There are vegetable beds you can forage in and a superb catering service should you not fancy cooking. As for the kids – they can collect eggs from the chickens, ride bikes and, best of all, sneak up into the attic sleeping pod via an external ladder. There are three more barns coming in May. Fabulous.
Our family & friends loved this truly special place. We stayed for a weekend and everything was perfect. The furnishings in the rooms are quirky and beautiful with real thought put into every detail. The chicken window in one of the barns kept our girls amused for hours and collecting the eggs in the morning was a highlight for everyone. We also had a party for my husband's 40th that was great fun with people sitting on hay bales sitting listening to live music whilst sipping cocktails in the September sunshine. Beds were super comfy which is always a bonus too!! We loved it!!