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"Great little cottage and very cosy ,we enjoyed our stay very much
Susan is a great hostess came over and showed us around even when we arrived late."
Heidi enjoyed her free run in the paddock and loved her treats .
We will be back and thank you for our treats
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Oct 2024
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"Needed a quiet place to de-stress after a year of stress."
Old Goat Cottage exceeded our expectations. From the welcome and goodies from Sue on our arrival, the peace, tranquility, peace throughout our stay, to the bag of cooking apples Sue let me pick from her tree on our day of leaving, the whole experience was fantastic.
The cottage is a great location, with 25 minutes drive from 4 national trust sites and also RNAS Yeovilton ( great visit).
Just over a mile outside Sommerton, which has everything you need from chemist, chippy, co-op & bakers, but also just a 20 minute drive from fleet if you want larger stores.
Fantastic owner, fantastic place.
Will return to de-stress again in the future.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Mike4.7★Oct 2024
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"Enjoyed our stay at the old goat barn very comfortable and very quiet location,ideal for couples with dogs looking for peace and quiet in central location."
Would certainly use again
Thanks Sue for making as welcome
Paul and Tracy
Reviewed by Paul4.4★Sep 2024
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"Thank you Susan for your kindness, we had a fabulous week and Jasper our Dog enjoyed the field hope you enjoyed your wine, places we went to was lovely and the people very friendly and helpful your cottage is just what you need to enjoy your holiday very clean and comfortable great view of your garden and beyond."
, and we wish you all the best for the future, take care you do a very good job well done, Jen Judy and Jasper woof woof
Thank you for being such lovely people and you were very kind leaving a very lovely bottle of wine and review. I do try my best to make it a welcoming and comfortable stay. I will open the wine when my friend comes round and we will raise our glasses to Jasper as he was a very well behaved doggie and it would be lovely to see you all again. Take Care and keep smiling.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jennifer Annie5.0★Sep 2024
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"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
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Aug 2024
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"Had a lovely stay at this cottage, very clean and tidy."
Owner a very nice lady.
Lovely views and quite lanes so easy for walking the dog.
The dog paddock is great and secure as is the entrance to the property. Lots of info leaflets etc of things to do in the area.
All in all we would highly recommend the property for a quite relaxing holiday in lovely Somerset
Reviewed by Graham4.4★Aug 2024
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"Brilliant stay at TOGB, Ideally situated to explore everything Somerset has to offer."
Completely relaxed, spent a lot of time outdoors, dined alfresco most days. Great for the Dog too with a huge Paddock to run around in and, if you forget your doggy treats and pooh bags, Sue has plenty. I have marked down on facilities a little but, I spoke to Sue about the showers and the fuller figure? A washing machine would be a bonus however, happy to go to the Dry Cleaners in Somerton at the end of the first week for a service wash, lovely staff and reasonable price.
I have to leave a comment about Sue.
Sue is a very warm and welcoming person and, is the driving force behind this hidden gem, respects your privacy however, is only a text or call away should you need her. I must say, Sue is part of the reason we return and, we have already booked for 2025.
Reviewed by Clive4.7★Jul 2024
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"A well-equipped, peaceful cottage with lovely outdoor furniture in a small enclosed garden, as well as a separate paddock."
Good fencing and electric gates mean dogs can roam without having to worry. Excellent kitchen equipment and everything you could possibly need for self-catering. Some lovely touches like bread, milk, dog treats, chocolates and biscuits provided. A lovely place to stay for a break.
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jul 2024
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"Just what we love, peace and quiet."
This cottage is in a quiet countryside location, with no noise except birds and wildlife. Sue is a great host, there if you need her. Cottage is spotless and has all you need for a quiet relaxing holiday. We will be returning again.
Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2024
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"We had a fabulous week."
We were met by Sue and she showed us around and then left us to our own devices. The cottage is ideally situated for discovering the best of Somerset but also perfect for a winding down as it's in a quiet, rural and very beautiful setting. The facilities were everything we could need and there are walks down little lanes direct from the cottage to walk your pooch or alternatively, there is a paddock to let your furry friends run free. The town of Somerton is 5 minutes drive down the lane or about 20 minutes walk away and is worth a look as is the lovely Langport (10 mins drive). We also really loved the seating area outside the cottage as it's so peaceful to sit and relax and watch the bird life. Altogether, a superb place to stay!
Reviewed by Chris4.7★Jun 2024
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"We were thoroughly pleased with our stay at The Old Goat Barn at Trout Cottage."
Susan was the perfect host, very freindly and the welcoming treats were a much appreciated addition that we didn't expect. The amenities were first class and the little private seating area with the bird feeders was a lovely place to sit and gather your thoughts. Our dog Mist was also made welcome, with a lovely paddock to run around in. Lovely veiws of the surrounding countryside. we wished we had booked 2 weeks. We are sure we will be back. Thank you Susan.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Lorraine4.1★May 2024
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"Great welcome from Sue, for us and our dog Ted."
Showed us around then left us to our own devices. Had a slight problem with a fuse tripping out but it was sorted very quickly. A very quiet location and one we will be very happy to rebook in the future.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Apr 2024
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"Couldn’t ask for more,from the friendly welcome to the cozy cottage."
It had everything you needed plus more.a lovely place to recharge,would definitely recommend…
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Mar 2024
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"This was exactly what we needed."
Simplistic but comfortable. Fantastic paddock for our pup to have a run and surrounded by beautiful country walks. The owner was very welcoming, providing some lovely treats for our stay. Whenever we visit the area we will definitely be looking to stay here again if available.
Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Mar 2024
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"There was a bit of a problem finding the cottage,but after we found it everything was great."
We had our little Westie Benji with us and we could leave him run free in the little garden and field.We had a very relaxing holiday and would stay there again.
Reviewed by David Frederick4.7★Mar 2024
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"A lovely, comfortable , little cottage with a friendly and welcoming owner."
Ideal for dog owners with the exclusive use of a large fenced paddock in addition to the cottage garden. We very much enjoyed our stay , it had the amenities we required and will book to return.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2024
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"Great stay, would recommend for dog lovers."
Owner really helpful.
Reviewed by Angela3.8★Jan 2024
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"- A fabulous cottage & location - thank you
- Perfect for the dog."
Paddock was great & the country lanes surrounding were perfect.
- Gorgeous surroundings
- Very friendly & efficient communication from owners.
- Useful info in the cottage
- V good phone signal & WiFi
Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Dec 2023
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"Firstly, I booked the place in error."
Although I was trying to get through on the phone, (constantly engaged), it was 24 hours & 10 mins since the booking had been made. I won't be using this Comany again!!
About the converted building, it was freezing, no substantial insulation, only oil electric radiators.
Now the smell, wet dogs, to cover this there were plug in chemical air freshners, I'm allergic to both so no good to me. I stayed 2 nights out of 28 booked.
I nearly got my van stuck in the deep gravel in the parking area, so beware!
Also very remote, with apparently no technology for WiFi, although we had a 02 signal!
It was clean, but other than that, not suitable for a winter let.
The bedding was inadequate & there were no draft excluders under the doors.
Definable be aware!
The booking was for 24/11/23 - 22/12/23
Date of experience: 24 October 2023
Hello Joanna
So very sorry to hear about your uncomfortable stay and it did upset me to read the message. I do try my best and most customers enjoy their stay but we cant please everyone.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Joanna1.9★Nov 2023
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"Our second visit to The Old Goat Barn."
A lovely peaceful break. Sue is a lovely host, thank you for all the goodies, we will definitely be back.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Nov 2023
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"Lovely stay in such a peaceful and quiet location."
The barn was comfortable and warm and the owner was a great hostess, leaving us treats to enjoy.
Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Oct 2023
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"Great little cottage very peaceful away from any traffic also a great welcome ..."
Great little cottage very peaceful away from any traffic also a great welcome pack ,owner is nice to talk to ,also has a small field to let a dog run around nice little town five minutes away by car would highly recommended we will definitely go back again
Reviewed by Kieron5.0★Oct 2023
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"Sue gave us a warm welcome as usual."
Lovely goodies to start us off.
We were very comfortable and Nero enjoyed the field as usual.
Easy to get around to places of interest and despite the weather we managed to get around. The Lime Kiln was a good pub for our meal before leaving.
We understand that Sue is making improvements based on previous feedbacks so we need to return again to see.
Reviewed by Mrs Margaret Turner5.0★Oct 2023
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"The owner was very considerate and understanding of my husband's needs due to his ill- health."
The cottage is well-equipped and having 2 toilet/shower rooms was great for us.
It is in a very peaceful location. One of the highlights was being able to open the external door in the bedroom to enjoy watching the birds feeding on the birdfeeders a few feet away.
We did feel that instead of air-fresheners in every room, what was needed was the carpet to be steam cleaned because the smell of dogs was incredibly strong in the building.
Hello
I'm so pleased that the stay was relaxing for your needs and hopefully you will return.
Thankyou for the feedback which I always take on board.
This is a very pet friendly environment. The carpets were replaced last year.
I fully understand people that stay without pets may pick up on certain smells.
I do try as much as i can to cater for everyone's needs.
ie. New beds and mattress(s) are being replaced next week as a few previous customers commented on this.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barbara3.8★Oct 2023
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"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!
Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback. I totally agree about the shower curtains and i am planning to get them changed to glass. I always take on board the comments and if I can will try my best to upgrade as best as I can. It is a humble but peaceful retreat. I'm so glad you both enjoyed your stay and most of all Bertie and will be looking forward to your return.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Clive5.0★Sep 2023
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"A lovely little property in a beautiful part of the country."
We have stayed before and will do so again. Perfect for a couple and ideal for those with dogs . Nice enclosed rear garden with comfortable seating and the large enclosed paddock for the exclusive use of our dog is a wonderful extra bonus. Friendly and helpful owner . Very highly recommended by us.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2023
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"We received a very warm welcome from the property owner."
They were very friendly, showed us around the accommodation and extremely generous with many treats (which were much appreciated). The Barn was spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable, very well equipped and contained a very comprehensive information folder of important and local information. The setting was peaceful and surrounded by fields and meadows. The garden furniture and reclining chairs in the enclosed patio area were perfect for relaxing and enjoying the summer evenings. The location has easy accessibility by car to many visitor Attractions, Properties and Gardens, pretty towns and villages and is ideal for cycling and walking. We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay and would recommend this holiday Barn to others.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jun 2023
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"The cottage was very clean and well equipped for a quiet and relaxing holiday."
Welcome packs were there for us and our dog and the owner was very nice, she welcomed us like old friends. If anything could be changed, a little extra cupboard space in the kitchen would have been nice. Overall everything you needed was there. Will be going back, next time for 2 weeks instead of 1.
Reviewed by Ivan5.0★Jun 2023
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"This cottage was perfect for our stay in Somerset, it has everything needed for your stay, The courtyard garden has got a new wooden patio set and sun loungers."
As mentioned in the details the local lanes are narrow but its got room to pass other traffic even the bin lorry. We are planning to go back again. Sue the owner was the perfect hostess and looking forward to seeing her again..
Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jun 2023
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"Very good apart from bed matresses"
Reviewed by George4.4★Jun 2023
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"Good accommodation, very well equipped, very quiet & relaxing, Lovely Sue gave us an ideal welcome."
Very dog friendly, private secure field for dog walking, private patio, good location for visiting this part of Somerset. Good WiFi & phone signal (Vodafone). Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Mervyn5.0★May 2023
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"A lovely welcoming pack, milk,biscuits and chocolates."
A lovely cottage in quiet surroundings.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2023
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"Lovely welcome from sue the owner, showed us around the beautiful barn, parked the car in a car port right next to front door so didn't get wet."
Great safe paddock for dog to run. Lovely welcome pack, very cosy with lots of books and nick nacks, everything you need for your stay. Great back garden to sit in and watch the birds on the feeder, hair dryer is also supplied. Very clean and tidy until we got there. Nice places to eat nearby and lots to do. There wasn't any brochures so I picked some up to leave there. No downside to this quiet cosy haven.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2023
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"Arrived Friday and left Saturday."
The property was shown as having internet connection which was imperative for us because of an on going situation.
The internet was worse than useless with a plug in repeater in the bedroom which we assumed should connect with the main house. The cottage is ideal for dogs and there is a very warm welcome from the owner but overall it falls far short of our expectations of Sykes cottages based on our many past bookings.
Hello
So sorry about your concern relating to the internet connection.
The description does say that internet can be flakey due to the rural location. I myself *Susan has problems too but i normally use G4 on my phone if i need to.
The cottage is humble but is a base to go out an explore and enjoy your stay.
This should be about relaxing not worrying about TV and internet,
It is very quite at night and doggie friendly.
A private driveway and a garage to park your vehicle.
I sometimes wonder what people expect for the price.
I just wish you would have come to me and explained before leaving but i suppose everyone is different .
Property Owner
Reviewed by Terry2.8★Mar 2023
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"Wonderfully quiet property set in lovely countryside setting."
Paddock area and back yard of the property were great and secure for the dog. Lots of places to visit within an hour's drive. We really enjoyed our stay. Property is very charming. Remote location means that phone / TV reception can be a bit hit and miss but you don't come somewhere like this to watch telly! Recommended.
Reviewed by Daniel4.4★Mar 2023
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"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.
Hello
So sorry that your stay was not as expected.
This time of year, the lanes are very muddy due to the location, tractors etc but in the summer months it is glorious; unfortunately that is seasons for you.
The Kenwood cooker was purchased less than 3 months ago, so we will check and if required this will be under warranty to be fixed but saying that we have had no other complaints or concerns about this. We have taken note on the light above the cooker.
The freezer in the garage is not part of the booking description so in the future maybe we should not let anyone use this; we just thought it would be handy at times. *too kind for our own good.
Description of 'The Old Goat Barn'. Well what can we say apart from it is what you see on the tin *photos on the website.
Simple, humble but it is quiet, has a double bay garage to park your car safely and out of bad weather and also easy for getting to the the door if you have mobility problems.
It would be lovely to see you both back again....maybe in the summer months.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Brian3.1★Mar 2023
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"A lovely warm,cosy property ideal for two."
Sue,the owner ,has given careful consideration to the needs of her guests . Particularly well suited for dog owners with the exclusive use of a large enclosed paddock. The property is in a quiet rural location close to Somerton and well situated for exploring this lovely part of the world. We have booked another stay for later this year and a return in February next year. Very highly recommend for couples looking for a holiday in Somerset.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2023
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"The Old Goat Barn did not disappointment us at all - it was perfect for us & our two small dogs as well - the enclosed courtyard was a huge asset especially when they heard gunshots & would have bolted if not in a secure area."
We were delighted with the goodies that the owner kindly left for us & would certainly visit again
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Dec 2022
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"Very friendly owner on hand and thoughtful."
Lovely welcome gifts for us and Nero. The cottage was lovely and warm and comfortable. Nero enjoyed the field the field and we eventually found our lost red ball. It was easy to get around and we managed to visit the attractions that were still open late in the year. The Clarks Outlet centre could do with better signing from the A372 but we manged to spend time there. It was a pity we had to leave a couple of days early to make an hospital appointment. We would certainly go back again and recommend it to friends.
Reviewed by Mrs Margaret Turner5.0★Nov 2022
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"Lovely peaceful place to stay."
Sue the owner was very helpful. We couldn't have wished for more. Will definitely be returning.
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Nov 2022
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"Cottage very cosy and peaceful could hear a pin drop nice walks nearby and owner ..."
Cottage very cosy and peaceful could hear a pin drop nice walks nearby and owner very pleasant and friendly and a very nice welcome pack and our four legged friend loved it to
Reviewed by Kieron5.0★Oct 2022
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"Delightful host, and a lovely welcome package of groceries, drinks, deluxe biscuits etc included to settle us in."
Super quiet accommodation with everything we needed. We didn't want for anything.
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Oct 2022
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"Lovely private, peaceful property with a very friendly and helpful host."
Very warm with the heating, lots of hot water. Visited as a couple with our dog - quiet country lanes and a nice sized private field for walking. Much appreciated welcome pack of milk, bread, biscuits, chocolates and some dog treats. Hope to return before long.
Reviewed by Clare5.0★Sep 2022
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"Brilliant location views of the owners garden with geese and ducks fantastic parking right by the front door of the barn ."
Very warm and comfortable .everything you could possibly need for a home from home stay .
Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2022
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"Our stay at The Old Goat Barn was wonderful to say the least."
A quiet country retreat where we could relax. Sue is an amazing host, very pleasant and thoughtful. The little touches such as chocolates, biscuits, bread and milk provided on arrival made our stay even more memorable.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2022
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"Despite a forecast of frequent showers, we managed to avoid most of them and had an enjoyable holiday."
Location was good for visiting a variety of places.
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2022
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"Very quiet and peaceful place to stay , ducks and geese great you and the resident cooc coo , great town near by also great attractions to visit ."
The court yard was very good to sit and have a wine etc . All in all would 100% book again
Absolutely a lovely place to stay very peaceful and quiet and relaxing, nice town nearby with eating places etc , the ducks and geese greet you in the morning and the resident cookcoo is a out , great attractions to visit so all in all a great stay and location will definitely be going back
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2022
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"A wonderful place to stay, lovely and quiet during the day with occasional sound of horses going past down the country lane."
The night time was amazing, you could hear a pin drop! The property was surrounded by lovely countryside and on the day of arrival the owner told us that the field opposite was private and our dog could run around it at any time, what a brilliant bonus. All in all a very relaxing holiday, will definitely return.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2022
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"Well appointed cottage in a lovely rural setting."
On arrival we found a personal welcome card, biscuits, chocolates, milk and bread. We really enjoyed our stay. There are plenty of National Trust properties and places to visit in easy driving distance. Highly recommend.
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jul 2022
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"Lovely little stay at the barn."
Our golden retriever enjoyed running in the field. Nice and peaceful area. Lovely walk to Somerton down the lanes. Lovely owens. Love to stay again.
Reviewed by Wayne4.4★May 2022
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"The Old Goat Barn was perfect for my needs in every way - facilities, location, comfort, price, informality, etc."
Not "boutique" but more homely and comfortable as a result, especially with a dog. Being next door to the owners was very reassuring as it is quite isolated - but my privacy was very much respected but I felt I could go to them for anything.
A "welcome" box of biscuits was lovely - a bit of milk would have been great too, as I arrived later than planned with the bank holiday Friday afternoon traffic.
Reviewed by Sue3.8★Apr 2022
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"Washing machine would be handy, Lovely cottage,fantastic location."
Thank you!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by Richard4.7★Apr 2022
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"Great little place to stay and get some peace."
Great for dogs and cheddar gorge only 45 mins away
Reviewed by Shane5.0★Apr 2022
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"The Old Goat Barn was set in an idyllic location in the countryside."
It was quiet and secluded with no road traffic and waking up to birds singing. It was warm and cosy with plenty of natural light in all rooms. There was a nice secure pebbled court yard for our dog and this would be ideal for sitting out enjoying your breakfast on a warm sunny morning. The country lanes around the Barn were quite with a few horse riders and it is a flat walk into Somerton, which is about 1 1/2 miles away.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2022
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"We have had a wonderful week at ‘The Old Goat Barn’!"
The property was clean, comfortable, well-equipped & suited our needs perfectly. The holiday property was well located with breathtaking views from all sides & a range of good walks in to the village of Somerton, etc along quiet country roads, from our doorstep!
We have had a great “get away from it all” holiday at ‘The Old Goat Barn’. Many thanks.
Angela, Simon & Maisy
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2022
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"Lovely views, privet garden area, larger fully fenced off area to all dogs to fun free of a little while."
Friendly couple who run this holidy home. Only a short trip by car to local amenaties. Would love to come back and stay here
Reviewed by Emily4.7★Mar 2022
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"This was our second stay at The Old Goat Barn for my partner and I along with Norman the dog."
We spent a pleasant week visiting such places as the Fleet Air Arm at Yeovilton and Burnham on Sea. The Cottage itself is cosy and comfy and benefits from its own small private garden. The beds are comfortable and the heating was more than adequate and easily adjusted. Our only gripe is that Wi-Fi connection kept dropping out making it difficult to book tickets online for the Fleet Air Arm, so ended up paying more. Also, though it's a minor niggle, there is no kitchen litter bin, but to be fair the main litter bin is just a few yards away in the car port. All in all this cottage was more than worth the money paid. A genuine bargain
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Mar 2022
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"Spotlessly clean, warm comfy lounge."
The worse mattresses ever. Felt every spring so unable to sleep. Also no welcome pack which is unusual for a Sykes holiday.
Reviewed by Jacqueline4.4★Mar 2022
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"The Old Goat Barn is a very comfortable and cosy property located in a very peaceful location in the beautiful Somerset countryside."
Despite this, all the amenities you could need are nearby in the pretty town of Somerton! Susan greeted us upon our arrival and made us feel very welcome. She told us that she had put the heating on for us and indeed, when we got inside it was lovely and warm, just the job on a frosty November evening :). Inside, everything was spotlessly clean, and was well equipped. The barn is central to many places of interest in Somerset and Dorset and during our 5 night stay, we managed to visit the Christmas Market in Bridgwater, Bath, Weymouth, Glastonbury and Wells. On the day we were due to go home, I had the pleasure of speaking to Myles on the phone, he was a very sweet man, and told us we were more than welcome to come back. an offer that we will definitely take up! :)
Reviewed by Leanne5.0★Nov 2021
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"Lovely property to visit, so peaceful and easy to get out and about."
Everything provided and secure parking too. Myles and Sue so welcoming and the view from the barn looks out over their garden pond with resident ducks and geese. A brilliant place to rest away from the busy world. Absolute delight for us and our two small dogs to stay especially with a safe enclosed private garden.
Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Nov 2021
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"We received a real Somerset welcome from the owners and enjoyed our stay at this delightful small home."
What's always nice is that dogs are welcome.
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Oct 2021
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"Lovely rural location but good road links to other parts of Somerset."
Helpful friendly hosts that are very welcoming.
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2021
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"Excellent value."
Lovely tranquil accommodation. Very friendly and helpful owners. Perfect spot.
Reviewed by Ken5.0★Sep 2021
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"A lovely,quiet and peaceful place."
The owners were a pleasure to talk to and we wish them all the best for the future.
Reviewed by brian5.0★Sep 2021
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"We had a nice quiet vacation for a week."
We really enjoyed the stay. The host is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would recommend this nice little cottage for a calm and quiet holiday. From the cottage It was easy to drive to nearby attractions for a day visit ..
Reviewed by Roshni4.4★Jul 2021
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"The Old Goat Barn was exactly as described-perfect for a couple wanting to explore the beautiful Somerset countryside."
It was cosy and comfortable. Plenty of hot water and powerful showers.Wi-fi was good-think it has been upgraded.Sue and Myles were warm and welcoming . Available should you need them but leave you to relax and enjoy yourself. Totally dog friendly which is important to us-fully enclosed patio garden and an enclosed paddock to let doggies run in. Tranquil location but close to local amenities. Somerton and Langport are lovely places with great cafes and shops. Good dog walk at Langport along River Parrett. Lynton further afield but worth a visit. All in all a fantastic holiday . Thank you Sue and Myles
Reviewed by Donna5.0★Jun 2021
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"We were so happy with the lovely cottage and fenced in garden, our little dog could walk around without us worrying she would get out."
The owners were welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★May 2021
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"Relaxing break with the beautiful Midney NGS garden nearby (only open a few days a year), Lots of birds (yellowhammer, spotted woodpecker, swallows nesting in barn)."
Dog friendly and good wifi.
Reviewed by Antony5.0★May 2021
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"Helpful considerate owner lives next to property."
Very quiet location but easy drive to all facilities. Somerton is a small market town with plenty of pubs and cafes providing excellent food and drink. If you remember the 60s go to glastonbury for a hippy day out in the town centre, the local dress is a must see for its explosion of colour and the shops are very different to the norm.
Reviewed by Michael4.1★Oct 2020
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"This cottage is in a peaceful countryside setting."
Amenities are not far away by car. You’re in the middle of several tourist attractions. If you’re looking for a de-stress location this is it.
Reviewed by Penelope4.7★Oct 2020
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"Mikes and Sue were very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed our stay very much."
Thank you.
The only negative comment would be that there wasn’t a peddle bin in the kitchen, and it needs one.
Reviewed by Denise4.1★Sep 2020
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"This was our second visit to The Old Goat barn."
It is a lovely place in a beautiful setting. The owners are nice friendly people always on hand if needed but not intrusive. We would thoroughly recommend it.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2020
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"This is a lovely cottage in a very peaceful location."
The enclosed garden was great for Megan the 10 month old Border Terrier.
We enjoyed our stay and the tranquility of it all. Thanks Miles and Sue for welcoming us to your property.
Reviewed by Elaine3.8★Aug 2020
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"We had a great time at The Old Goat Barn."
Miles and Sue were very welcoming host, although due to the Covid19 situation we didn’t see much of them, but they were there if required.
The cottage itself was clean and tidy, and had everything you would need during your stay. It has a nice little courtyard to relax in come the evening, which is secure to let the dog out on its own. Great views of the duck pond, and fields beyond. A beautiful, and peaceful part of the country, that is handily placed to visit neighbouring counties. Plentiful choice of really nice pubs that do good food nearby.
Absolutely recommend, and will visit again.
Reviewed by John3.8★Jul 2020
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"All was perfect."
Lovely location. Very peaceful. Nice cosy cottage with everything you need.
Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Jul 2020
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"It was a very quiet restful cottage."
Very nice and warm. very powerful shower.
Reviewed by Catherine4.4★Mar 2020
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"Our holiday was great, it started from the welcome we received from Myles & Sue."
A lovely welcome pack was left for us and also our dog. The cottage has a beautiful view and was ideally situated for our break. Easy access to places, Weymouth, Street (Clarkes Village) and local towns with lovely browsing streets. There is a quiet lane opposite the cottage for walking your dog and also the prospect of seeing deer, we did on 4 occasions. Really good holiday which fulfilled our expectations, cheers Myles & Sue.
Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2019
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"We enjoyed our stay at the old goat barn."
It's in a lovely quite spot. It's centrally situated to visit many places. Daisy and Tess enjoyed meeting Sue and Myles dogs
Reviewed by Connie3.8★Sep 2019
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"No internet at all ."
Need car to get to somerton
Reviewed by Leonard4.1★Aug 2019
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"Lovely quiet spot perfect for us and our dog."
The owners were very friendly and the welcome pack was a nice surprise.
Reviewed by Nick4.7★Aug 2019
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"We had a fantastic holiday the weather was also fantastic, Myles and Sue were very welcoming, the cottage was very quite and peaceful, central for us to travel to the coast, south or north of our accommodation, we took our staffy called Misty, she thoroughly enjoyed herself making friends with Myles's dogs,walks around his paddock and across the nearby fields."
We would definitely recommend the cottage and would stay with them again, thank you. Martyn and Liz Glover + Misty
Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Jun 2019
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"What a very friendly welcome we received after a long drive, the cottage exceeded expectations very comfortable and warm, and what a lovely welcome hamper we got even including treats for the dog."
Thank you Sue and Miles for shearing with us your lovely home even the dogs geese and the ducks came to see us. We have no hesitation in recamending you, hope to come again.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2019
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"A really lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings, with easy access for touring Somerset."
The owners were very friendly and helpful people. We are hoping to make a return visit again in the near future. Would thoroughly recommend.
Reviewed by Michael4.7★Sep 2018
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"Myles couldn't have been a better host we were looked after very well and had a relaxing break away in the Old Goat Barn."
Would like to return.
Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Jul 2018
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"Well located very peaceful comfortable great for dogs a long quiet lane outside the property very little traffic private and enclosed back garden."
We have been staying in cottages for over 20 years and this is one of the best the owners are on hand if needed but not intrusive. I would recommend this property without hesitation.
Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Jul 2018
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"I know we all rely on Wi-Fi more than we should but it stated clearly that you could get it."
Unfortunately the signal from the house to the Barn was not strong enough to get a reliable / steady connection. Having the dog with us we needed to check out places before we set off to know if we could take her in or not. it's not a big deal but it could of saved us some wasted journeys & time if we could of known before hand. Also looking up the menu / opening times for meals at the local pub and other places of interest would of been a great help.
Good central location so you could go off in any direction to find places to visit.
Reviewed by Linda2.8★Jul 2018
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