The Apple Barn

40 Customer Reviews

• "Great house, good situation, so clean and tidy, comfy beds, had a lovely week"

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Oct 2024

• "The information we received from Sykes we found to be incorrect."

  The Apple Barn was well equipped and had far more than what was stated in the information from Sykes. We found Sykes information quite off putting to be honest. The check in time was 5pm, which we found was far too late especially if you were arriving in winter time and had to find the Barn. Check out time was stated as 9 but the information received in Apple Barn was 10 am, which is far better. Again we found 9am would have been too early. Katherine was there to welcome us when we arrived. Beds were comfy and Apple Barn was very warm and we did not need to use the wood burner.

  Reviewed by Jenny4.4★Sep 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay, the Apple Barn was cosy and comfortable lending itself to using only the ground floor as there were only two of us plus doggies it worked really well."

  It was well appointed with everything we needed and the decking outside was perfect for relaxing. The car parking was well sorted with plenty of space to safely park our car. The owners, Katherine and John were very pleasant and approachable and of course their lovely dog Fizz was nice and friendly.

  Martin, Many thanks for your review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had the most amazing stay at The Apple Barn, would thoroughly recommend and we hope to visit again"

  Many thanks for a super review. We are Glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Kathryn and John Property Owner

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Aug 2024

• "What a wonderful week we have had at the Apple Barn."

  Beautiful clean and perfectly positioned cottage to enable visiting of the surrounding areas with spectacular views whilst eating your breakfast. The hosts could not do enough to make our stay memorable. Would definitely recommend and will be returning.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a really enjoyable week at the Apple Barn."

  A lovely property with everything we needed. Great location. Friendly owners who were on hand if we needed any help or information.

  Julie, many thanks for your great feedback! Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Truly superb cottage with brilliant views, tastefully decorated throughout to a high standard, it has everything you might need."

  Great for going east to Dorset or west to go further into Devon. A brilliant comfy place for visiting and having a wonderful time. Thank you John, Kathryn and Fizz the Labrador for a truly magnificent holiday.

  Mark, Thank you for such glowing feedback. Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jun 2024

• "Beautifully furnished property, has everything you need."

  Huge bedroom downstairs, all the beds comfortable. Welcoming, friendly hosts, available for enquiries and chats. Superb location, easy to get to Sidmouth, Lyme Regis, Exeter, Seaton and many more. Thoroughly enjoyed.

  Reviewed by Colette5.0★Jun 2024

• "Wonderful location and fast to main roads- but down rural country lane into a gorgeous farm with sweeping views."

  Our car broke down and the owners were amazingly helpful. A wonderful stay for three adult couples- large enough for us all to have space. Pots of herbs outside a great touch for helping with our barbecue cooking. Brilliant kitchen with everything you need.

  Hi Abigail, Thank you for your glowing review. Lovely to have met you. Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Abigail5.0★Apr 2024

• "Pleasant converted barn in beautiful surroundings."

  A couple of negatives however. Although the barn has a ground floor bedroom with ensuite, it is not really suitable for guests with mobility issues. I had to purchase a half step in order to safely use the shower cubicle. The only real access to the barn is via a flight of wooden steps with no handrail. I feel the property description should be clearer on these It is correct that the barn is not compliant with Part M of the building regulations in force at the time this listed barn was converted. The necessary modifications to the listed building and setting would not have allowed for this, and in addition to the fact that this is a farm, with sloping gravel surfaces, it was not feasible to set out to be “disabled compliant”. Thank you for highlighting this to other potential bookers with serious mobility issues. We would of course hope that it is evident from the photographs that there are steps to the property. In fact, there are three external doors to the barn, two of which have steps and no grab rails. There is however a small glazed door to the rear of one of the sofas, with a key for guest use. The threshold of this door is virtually flush with the exterior gravelled surface. We also gave you a key to the glazed doors directly out of the ground floor bedroom, which have a standard height threshold. We have had an access statement since opening the cottage and will double check with our marketing agent that this is available to prospective bookers. The shower in the ground floor bedroom is a 900mm quadrant shower with a standard low rise shower tray. We do not propose to fit grab rails, for several reasons but partly as the shower door handles provide for some stability, along with rubberised matting, which we do supply. We understand that access detail is important to anyone with serious mobility issues, and understand that the ground floor room, whilst generally making for a great and spacious bedroom, may not meet everyone’s specific needs. issues. I did speak to the owner, by phone, prior to our visit, to ask if there was a grab rail in the ground floor shower. The owner said this wasn't possible, but a temporary one could have been added easily. I would suggest that an access statement should be undertaken and the property details amended. We enjoyed our visit to the area.

  It is correct that the barn is not compliant with Part M of the building regulations in force at the time this listed barn was converted. The necessary modifications to the listed building and setting would not have allowed for this, and in addition to the fact that this is a farm, with sloping gravel surfaces, it was not feasible to set out to be “disabled compliant”. Thank you for highlighting this to other potential bookers with serious mobility issues. We would of course hope that it is evident from the photographs that there are steps to the property. In fact, there are three external doors to the barn, two of which have steps and no grab rails. There is however a small glazed door to the rear of one of the sofas, with a key for guest use. The threshold of this door is virtually flush with the exterior gravelled surface. We also gave you a key to the glazed doors directly out of the ground floor bedroom, which have a standard height threshold. We have had an access statement since opening the cottage and will double check with our marketing agent that this is available to prospective bookers. The shower in the ground floor bedroom is a 900mm quadrant shower with a standard low rise shower tray. We do not propose to fit grab rails, for several reasons but partly as the shower door handles provide for some stability, along with rubberised matting, which we do supply. We understand that access detail is important to anyone with serious mobility issues, and understand that the ground floor room, whilst generally making for a great and spacious bedroom, may not meet everyone’s specific needs. We would hope that bookers would research accordingly and feel free to reach out to confirm details if unsure. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosa3.1★Apr 2024

• "In a wonderful location, this comfortable and well appointed converted barn, was the perfect place to relax and explore the area."

  Everything we could need for our stay was there. We all hope to visit again.

  Fiona, thank you. We hope to see you again. Best wishes Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful barn, comfortable and with everything you could need."

  Lovely location with beaches and amenities just a short drive away. Great hosts, Jonathan and Kathryn were welcoming, friendly and helpful. We holidayed with my 88 year old father and he was extremely comfortable in the very large downstairs bedroom. They also ensured that our small dog couldn’t escape the decked area by installing an extra wooden post. We will definitely be returning. Many thanks

  Lorraine, Thank you for your helpful feedback. Best wishes Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Mar 2024

• "A lovely visit in an idyllic spot."

  It was a perfect location to explore a number of seaside towns. The house was lovely. Warm and welcoming beach day after the stormy weathers of November. Will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Oct 2023

• "We had a problem with first no water and then no drinking or cooking water for 5 ..."

  We had a problem with first no water and then no drinking or cooking water for 5 days the owner of the cottage was on holiday and made it clear they didn't care about customers or want their relaxing break disturbing and told us to purchase bottled water they had an appalling attitude

  It is important to us that issues (which with the best will in the world will arise) are dealt with swiftly and fairly. Atypically for a self-catering cottage, we do live on site, and as you correctly point out were on half term holiday with our family. On the odd occasion this occurs, we have help at hand, and so it was on this occasion. We are always contactable by telephone, and the agency through whom you booked were also at hand. We received no advice from you that there was a problem. Rather, guests in our other cottage text on the morning of the 4th day of your 7 day-stay to say that the water pressure was low. Our domestic and farm help were on site within an hour, at which point they advised that no guests were “home”. Through their actions, full water supply was restored the following (Tuesday) morning. The water engineer also attended on Tuesday. At that point, you had experienced a water outage for one evening of your stay. Post-resolution, the water would have been heavily discoloured and we advised you to run the water for a length of time necessary to clear the sediment. We appreciate that this may have taken quite some time and advised that you should drink bottled water meanwhile. We contacted you several times to keep you informed and advised that we would arrange for compensation (for both the inconvenience and the cost of the bottled water) once home. This has now been done and you accepted our offer, which we believe to be fair. We are of course sorry that this issue affected your stay. Our response to this incident could not have been any quicker and would not have been any different had we been at home. I spent considerable time in communication with our helpers and water engineer over the affected period from afar, and am struggling to see how you came to the conclusion that we didn’t care, didn’t want our break disturbing or had an “appalling attitude”. Our litmus test is that our other guests (to whom we have offered the same compensation, despite them asking for nothing) were understanding, appreciative and moderate in their reaction to both the incident and our response. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne2.5★Oct 2023

• "We enjoyed a wonderful week at the Apple Barn, as a party of 3 couples."

  The accommodation was perfect; the owners were very friendly and helpful; and the location was ideal for exploring East Devon and West Dorset. We can't recommend it too highly.

  Reviewed by Alyson5.0★May 2023

• "The Apple Barn was excellent."

  A superb property in a great setting in the Devon countryside. The hosts were very helpful which helped make our stay most enjoyable. The accommodation was very well equipped.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★May 2023

• "The Applebarn was ideal for us, a couple and two women, all related but wanting space to be together as well as some privacy."

  It was wonderful, superbly equipped, wonderfully situated and within easy distance of several sites of interest as well as the coast. The fabulous Miller's Farm Shop is only about three miles (their breakfasts are mouthwatering!)and the barn's owners are close , friendly and very helpful. Five stars all round. We'll be back.

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★May 2023

• "Barn was immaculate, clean and comfortable."

  Kitchen well equipped for self catering. Views were breathtaking and barn perfectly situated for coastal visits to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Charmouth and the Jurassic Coast. Owners were welcoming and helpful but not at all intrusive. We will certainly be returning!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2022

• "The Apple Barn was extremely comfortable and well equipped, comfy beds and plenty of hot water."

  The lovely owners were very helpful and informative, with excellent directions to the property. Beautiful views and gorgeous sunsets from the seated outside terrace. Location was good with easy access to main roads east and west, for visiting coastal resorts, towns and Jurassic coast. Just a very minor point, we felt we could have done with more than one towel per person as they took a long time to dry after a shower but we had a wonderful stay and would thoroughly recommend the Apple Barn.

  Linda, Thank you for your helpful feedback. We do only supply one towel (as standard), and do have drying racks and a tumble drier, as the heated towel rails only come on with the heating (Winter). To help further and picking up on your request, we have now put a spare basket of towels in the broom cupboard for guest use. All best wishes, Kathryn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fabulous house, very spacious for 2 adults and 4 (older) kids."

  Very comfortable beds and sofas. Fully equipped kitchen - didn’t need/want for anything. Kids particularly loved having their own en suite bathrooms ! Wonderful views, very peaceful setting. Good WiFi. Lovely outside seating/dining areas. Easy parking. Fantastic hosts.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely barn conversion, if a little hatd to find."

  Sat Nav took us right past entrance. Would have been helpful to have the name Wyke Farm and cottages to the right of the gate so you could see it when coming up the road. Otherwise wonderful stay, wonderful hosts, thoroughly enjoyed it.

  Reviewed by Mary Anne5.0★Jun 2022

• "A really super barn conversion with lovely country views."

  Good quality furniture and linens throughout. One really huge ground-floor double bedroom and two snug ones. The owners were present and friendly but not obtrusive. We had an excellent stay and I would recommend the Apple Barn to anyone wishing to visit that part of the country.

  Reviewed by Sian5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Helpful owners onsite.....but not overly obtrusive. Were there with help & advice when asked. Well presented, clean & cosy. Only one small point....a few more towels would be an advantage. One per person (x6) is not adequate, especially as the dryer cycle on washing machine didn't work well.

  Reviewed by Pauline4.7★Apr 2022

• "Had a wonderful time at the apple barn, it had everything you needed and felt like a home from home."

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2021

• "A lovely cottage that worked well for 5 adults."

  The only problem was that, like many places in Devon, access was via narrow lanes with few passing places.

  Reviewed by Bridget4.7★Sep 2021

• "The check in and check out times are a little tight, would be good for these to now be looked at, also only 1 towel per person, obviously not enough for a weeks stay, although we spoke to the owner and she was happy to provide us with another towel each, but would be good to have a number of towels provided per person for the weeks stay."

  Could not fault the accommodation or setting

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Sep 2021

• "Although we understand the pressures of ‘turn around day’, we still felt that 9 am is just too early to expect guests to leave."

  To try to shower, pack, breakfast, strip the bed, clear the kitchen and rubbish (and we clean the bathroom and kitchen as well), and load the car, means you have to be up pre-dawn on what is essentially still a holiday day. Our lovely owner offered to change it to 10 am, which is reasonable, but by that time we had decided to leave the previous afternoon. A real shame. But we loved our stay at Apple Barn. We thought it is reasonable to take 2.5 hours to clean the cottage, and there is still plenty of airing time before next guests arrive, so surely out by 10, and next guests by 4 is more reasonable?

  Thank you for your feedback, we are really sorry to hear you were unhappy with the check out time for the property. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we have been allowing extra time for cleaners to carry out the change over. Hopefully we will be able to review this soon, Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Sep 2021

• "Our family and dog really enjoyed our week at The Apple Barn."

  The owners were really friendly and approachable. The cottage was very comfortable and one of the nicest places we have stayed in. It was a heat wave so we were really appreciative of the fans provided. The location was wonderful, it was peaceful but within easy reach of busy Lyme Regis. If you like pulled pork baps, then I don't think you can find finer than from The Whole Hog. We also enjoyed take out lunch from Red Panda. There is not much light pollution where the property is situated so it's just about possible to see The Milky Way from the terrace. We highly recommend a visit to Sculpture by the Lakes (about an hour away in Dorchester, although no children under 14 or dogs allowed) and The Tunnel Tree Tops (about 15 minutes away in Charmouth). The cliff walk from Seaton Beach to Beer was also lovely. All in all, it was a wonderful and much appreciated break.

  Reviewed by Lai Mie5.0★Jul 2021

• "Booked the Apple Barn last year but due to lockdown could not go so transferred it to July this year."

  It was a fabulous base for our weeks walking holiday. Lots of room, spotlessly clean and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Lovely and quiet. We were met on our arrival by the owners who gave us lots of information about the area, recommended places to eat and good walking routes. A great week with a different walk every day. Would definitely go again and would recommend it to anyone who wants a quiet base that’s not too far from everything. Axminster about a mile and a half away and lovely Lyme Regis about five miles.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Jul 2021

• "John and Kathryn were very friendly and welcoming hosts."

  The cottage was very clean and tidy, and the welcome pack on arrival exceeded expectations. We had a very enjoyable stay, and would recommend The Apple Barn for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2021

• "The Apple Barn was a fabulous place to stay."

  The standard of the property was top spec, and was very comfortable in every way. The owners were very helpful and very hospitable. My only constructive comment would be, it would be useful to have somewhere to wash your dog off outside, especially as it rained a lot when we were there. There was an outside tap, surrounded by pot plants, and would have been great if there has been a small hosepipe attachment on it. This would save carrying the dog inside to wash off, especially if your dog is a bit large, and all the carpets are cream!! I was just trying to avoid making a muddy mess! Thank you for a very long awaited enjoyable relaxing stay.

  Reviewed by Jenny4.7★May 2021

• "The friendly yet unobtrusive owners were determined to make us feel at home."

  Despite a week of stormy weather we were able to enjoy the near by coastline and small towns as well as walk and explore the immediate area. A bonus was the secure field where our dog could free-run.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★May 2021

• "The Apple barn offers fantastic family accommodation situated in a peaceful setting."

  The Apple barn is beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, a cosy home from home. It is ideally situated for a drive out to the seaside towns. We are a family of 6 with two dogs and the Apple barn was spacious and facilities were great. The dogs even had a allocated field where they could run freely off lead. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Apple Barn and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2020

• "Just returned home from an amazing week’s stay at The Apple Barn."

  I can honestly say that this was one of the nicest places we have ever stayed in. The accommodation was exceptional and the hospitality of the owners was equally as good. The position of the accommodation gave us access to great beaches and countryside and fantastic views of the sunset. We would highly recommend this spacious, well appointed holiday destination/accommodation and have returned home relaxed and refreshed. Thank you

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely barn, great hosts beautiful views, a great base with lots to do."

  Reviewed by J5.0★Sep 2020

• "The quiet` the friendly host, ` the views` close to amenities ."

  Only the internet let it down, very sporadic, but for everything else 300%

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Sep 2020

• "Wonderful holiday."

  The owner of the property was lovely and very helpful. The property itself was gorgeous.

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage has been nicely refurbished and was very comfortable."

  Clean on arrival. The kitchen had everything we needed. Lovely surroundings and yet close to town. The owner was friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2020

• "Nice peaceful location."

  Stunning scenery. Friendly atmosphere

  Reviewed by Tanya5.0★Jul 2020

• "Katherine and John went out of their way to make us all feel welcome at their lovely cottage, they also brought a bigger BBQ to allow our party of 6 to cook outdoors a few times."

  Reviewed by Doug4.4★Jul 2020

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