Rowdens Barn

72 Customer Reviews

• "Everything was perfect."

  Excellent facilities with good information and instructions.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2024

• "Fabulous cottage quite very centralised with good access to local shops lovely stay"

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely property well equipped."

  In the evening it is really quiet

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2024

• "Great cottage, with a secure garden."

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★May 2024

• "The barn was absolutely beautiful."

  A wonderful setting and very well maintained. Thoroughly recommend anyone to stay here.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Apr 2024

• "We had such a cosy warm stay with everything we needed in the barn."

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jan 2024

• "This was our second visit to Rowdens Barn and we enjoyed our stay every bit as much as the first time."

  All the properties are lovely and quiet. The cleanliness and facilities are excellent. We love the thoughtful additions that are left like milk and biscuits plus on this occasion we even had a lovely Christmas tree on our arrival. Absolutely first class stay again and highly recommended. We will be back very soon.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2023

• "This was our 4th visit so we love staying there."

  The cottage was spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable with everything we might need supplied. The garden is safe and secure for our dog. There's many countryside and woodland walks from the door and nearby with towns and shopping within a short drive We'll be booking our next stay soon!

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2023

• "Great provision of necessities provided for a relaxing holiday."

  We were very comfortable. Our only concern was the bath/shower. It was slippery as the bath is narrow. Apart from that it was wonderful. I’ve already told my sister about it for the future. Thanks

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2023

• "Well maintained property, very clean, central to all places we were visiting, only draw back was bed was very hard."

  Would recommend staying at this property

  Reviewed by Angela4.7★Oct 2023

• "Lovely property and everything supplied that is needed."

  A lovely touch that on arrival they had left us a pint of milk and biscuits

  Reviewed by Elaine3.4★Sep 2023

• "A beautiful barn conversion,everything top quality."

  It was a lovely base for our holiday in a stunning part of the country- would love to return .Only one snag- the bridle path opposite the property ,which supposedly leads to woods where we could exercise our dog, was totally overgrown with weeds & brambles.completely inaccessible

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Sep 2023

• "Our summer stay at Rowdens barn was all we expected are more."

  Lovely lay out and so well equipped. The secure garden was perfect for our pup to play in. The play barn is even better in real life. Lovely communal area between the cottages. My highlight of the property was lighting the log fire of an evening, the cottage had everything we needed to get a fire started well. Looking forward to our next visit here.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very comfortable accomodation with plenty of equipment and very well furnished, It was like home from home."

  The location is good for exploring Dorset and is very peaceful and quiet. My mother and I had a lovely stay and I would definitely recommend it for a relaxing break. We visited Weymouth, west bay, Portland and Swanage. Very pretty local villages and some excellent pubs within a short drive.

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Aug 2023

• "Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and comfortable."

  Small, totally secure garden for the dog. Excellently situated for touring Dorset.

  Reviewed by Lyn5.0★Aug 2023

• "Excellent holiday rental ."

  Not far from beach . But far enough away from all main holiday resorts and noise. If looking for a quiet holiday then this is the place to stay . This is our second time staying at this property and still a fantastic place to stay everything you need

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jul 2023

• "I have nothing but good things to say about Rowdens Barn."

  The property was spacious, clean, tidy and well equipped. The owners had even left tea, coffee, sugar, milk and cookies for their guests which was a lovely touch. There are board games for guests and an astonishing assortment of DVD’s also available in the television unit. WiFi is free, very fast and great coverage. The property also has a fully enclosed and secure garden and patio area, so perfect for keeping youngsters safe and dog lovers who have their pets with them. We were very comfortable and relaxed during our stay and can highly recommend Rowdens Barn. We are already looking at dates for our next visit. Definitely 5 stars!!

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2023

• "Such a wonderful place."

  My partner and I loved it.

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Rowdens Barn last week, it's well equipped and comfy, really good size rooms too."

  Generally very clean, but the base of the toilet was very dusty and cobwebs in the bathroom too. The second bedroom could benefit from a blackout blind or curtains, as we stayed with little ones, i had to use a couple of towels at bedtime to block out the light. Lots of places to visit locally, steam train to Swanage, peppa pig world, the tank museum, monkey world and Longleat Safari Park! Also some lovely local pubs close by too! Overall we had a really good stay!

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★May 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we were very impressed with the accommodation."

  We would definitely stay here again and would recommend to others

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Apr 2023

• "Such a lovely clean, comfortable and very well equipped cottage."

  Quartz kitchen worktop, German appliances, comfortable king size bed, log burner, private garden space for dog, parking right outside, no stairs and large games room with air hockey, table tennis and pool table. Great location with plenty of good walks on doorstep. Lots to see locally including brewery and just 30 mins drive to Durdle Door.

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Mar 2023

• "Outstanding development, really nicely done to a very high standard."

  Superbly equipped, so refreshing not to have the usual '4 of everything'. Very comfortable bed, love the log burner. We could quite happily live there!

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Nov 2022

• "Our 2nd stay at Rowdens Barn."

  Very comfortable cottage with an enclosed garden for our dog. We enjoyed lovely walks in the woods opposite where it was safe to let our dog run free. She had a great time! Lots of places to visit within 30 minutes drive. No fireworks to be heard which is a bonus. We're already planning to book for next year.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Oct 2022

• "Rural location but not too far from Blandford."

  The various accommodations on this site all well equipped, clean and good off road parking is available. Beds are comfy and Wi-Fi is mostly good. On this basis I would recommend accommodation to others, particularly dog owners as each accommodation has its own fenced off private garden

  Reviewed by Graham4.4★Sep 2022

• "Lovely cottage with good facilities."

  Games room was brilliant. Ideal base to explore the area. Could have been cleaner- kitchen cupboards had a large spill down. Had to wash some mugs before we could use. Large cobwebs- aware its rural but these had not appeared overnight and place needed a good wall/cleaning dust, Bathroom extractor full of dust. A full dog waste bag left by the french doors (within our enclosed seating area)- we didn't bring pets with us. Would have been perfect if the cleaning was up to standard.

  Thank you for booking our cottage , we're glad you liked the area and the facilities. We try very hard to maintain a high standard of cleaning at our cottages but we clearly fell short on the issues you mention this time for which our sincere apologies. We'll pass on your comments to our cleaning team and thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma4.1★Aug 2022

• "Very nice cottage, toilet and bathroom could have been a bit cleaner."

  The bed was comfortable and the cottage was well equipped and the information on the local area was good. There was a nice lawn area with picnic benches but our cottage looked out onto the car park from its little lawn and seating bench, a bit of planting along the fencing to separate the cottage garden from the car park would be an improvement. The seating outside was only a picnic bench, table and chairs are more comfortable. We had a lovely stay and would recommend the cottage to others.

  Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Jun 2022

• "The cottage is beautifully furnished, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cookies and lots of cleaning products are provided."

  Easy parking and there are several nearby walks for dog owners. I would have given the cottage a much higher rating except for the disappointingly lightweight summer duvet provided on the double bed which I found much too cold at night for the cool weather of early May. This is the first place I have stayed where there are no extra blankets provided for colder clients. My holiday was saved by using the thicker and snugglier single duvets in the second bedroom but using them would not have been possible if we had had family staying with us. There are convector heaters but I do not want to sleep in a room filled with warm muggy air. I did contact the manager to check if there was any extra bedding available ("no") but she didn't answer until we were home from our holiday, which was a bit pointless. This is a very personal review and anyone who prefers lightweight bedding will love this cottage.

  Reviewed by Ann3.4★May 2022

• "Fabulous cottage in a stunning location."

  Perfect.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2022

• "A large group comfortably accomodated."

  Hopefully we will return

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Dec 2021

• "Very highly recommended."

  Wonderful location, and every need catered for (including a fully decorated Christmas tree!). Spotlessly clean and warm and comfortable. The manager and owner have made us feel really welcome and have gone out of their way to make sure we have everything we need to enjoy our stay.

  Reviewed by Donald Alexander5.0★Oct 2021

• "Had a fabulous stay at Rowdens Barn, the cottage was clean and very comfortable, lovely walk off up the bridle path opposite the cottage and through the woods, you can also do a shorter route through two fields which leads you to the village centre and down to the pub."

  Will definitely be staying again as it’s such a good base for local exploration.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Sep 2021

• "My family and me had a wonderful stay in the barn and will come back at some point."

  Thanks

  Reviewed by Dalvinder5.0★Aug 2021

• "Cottage was great every thing you needed every body enjoyed there stay would go again"

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great holiday stay, fresh and clean open plan barn with everything you could need."

  Only down side is no paths to walk on into the village and no real amenities without driving somewhere. Otherwise excellent

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2021

• "We loved our break here."

  The cottage is well equipped to a high standard, which is refreshing as not all holiday lets are. It is well placed for accessing all the sights and what beautiful sights they are, such stunning countryside. Great if you’re a runner and you want to get fit

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★May 2021

• "The comfort issue relates to the sagging sofa and chair in the living room which were very uncomfortable."

  The cottage lighting was too dim for reading or board games.

  Reviewed by Brandon4.4★Oct 2020

• "We had a fantastic stay at Rowdens Barn at Hedge End Farm."

  The property is in an amazing location but what really stands out is the quality of everything inside. From the power of the shower, to the high spec of the white goods and tv, right down to the fantastic knives and utensils which are available. The property is also really welcoming on arrival, with little touches like the heating being on low on a rainy day so its warm when you walk in and the cake on the stand on the dining table. Going away during COVID, it was also great to be able to speak to the property manager before arrival to agree on what would be in the property in terms of bedding and towels in advance, so we felt very comfortable throughout our stay, as well as being reassured by how spotless the whole property was. Lastly, we were very impressed by the communications from Sykes Cottages, especially the brilliantly helpful email about what to remember to pack and checking the car in advance etc! We would be very happy to book through them again in the future.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Oct 2020

• "Very pleased with the property, although the listing didn't make it clear that all cottages in this complex face inwards around a square, which although pleasant felt a tad claustraphobic - there were no windows looking outside the square to the lovely countryside."

  Owners / managers were helpful in ensuring an urgent item we needed mailing to the cottage arrived very promptly and with no issues. Kitchen was very well equipped but had so many items there was no cupboard space left for guests to place groceries. A side cupboard by the lounge was empty so perhaps some crockery could be placed there so there is room in the actual kitchen for guest groceries. The bathroom badly needs shelving or storage for guests - a shame this wasn't already provided as there is ample space. A couple more side lamps in the lounge would also help make the place more cosy (we ended up moving a bedside lamp behind the tv, and bringing our own to place in the dining area). A pleasant surprise was that the tv was a smart tv (it wasn't listed as such) so we could access our netflix etc. The woodburner is extremely efficient. Would stay again

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Sep 2020

• "The lighting in living room is poor needs down lighters like bedroom not a clumsy search light ."

  No oven trays . heater in small bedroom is behind bed which could cause fire.if used . Broadband fast ,smart TV , no problem with mobile service .

  Reviewed by Alan4.1★Sep 2020

• "The holiday home was literally a holiday from home."

  Clean and well equipped. It was great to have cleaning products and soap. Towels were of a good quality as were the furnishings. A comfortable bed too! The owners' information booklet was extremely helpful and informative and well written. The site was well maintained too. We loved the area which was an excellent location for trips out. Loved our holiday.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Mar 2020

• "We have one of the best holidays ever , absolutely stunning property everything ..."

  We have one of the best holidays ever , absolutely stunning property everything you need on your doorstep fantastic walks , fantastic beaches , brilliant pubs , everything you need or a perfect holiday

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2019

• "Easy to access - given key safe number."

  Cake, tea, milk in house for us to use upon arrival. Fantastic games room - something for each member of the fsmoky.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2019

• "Great last minute booking."

  Excellent cottage will be visiting again

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2019

• "!. My wife and I are both in our early 70's and find it difficult to get in and out of the Bath."

  The shower was adequate but we did not feel safe showering and standing up in the Bath as there was no where to hold onto to prevent us slipping. A handle on the Bath wall would have been ideal. 2. Although the facilities in this property were adequate and excellent the aged leather sofa and armchair emitted a bad feet smell which was quiet unpleasant at times, 3. Otherwise, we would be quiet happy to recommend this excellent property ( plenty of room)

  Reviewed by Martin4.4★Sep 2019

• "Well located clean comfortable cottage."

  Ideal base to see Dorset Jurassic coast and countryside.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Aug 2019

• "Wow! Beautiful accommodation with absolutely everything you need."

  Lovely welcome pack. Beaches only 30 minutes away and wonderful countryside on your doorstep. Games room was really good. Enclosed garden for the dogs.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jul 2019

• "Lovely cottage was amazing but found mud in sofa and bed was very uncomfortable ..."

  Lovely cottage was amazing but found mud in sofa and bed was very uncomfortable needs new mattresses but apart from that would recommend

  Thank you for your feedback. We’ve ordered new mattresses and replaced these in the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathleen3.1★Jun 2019

• "The enclosed area with lawn and patio associated with each cottage is ideal for dogs (or children!"

  ). There are lots of great places to visit within 40mins by car from the cottage.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2019

• "Clean, comfortable, cosy and convenient cottage that we would return to if in the area, which is very pretty."

  The only negative is that the cottage abuts a road and, although it is rural and isn’t busy, you can hear vehicles travelling past, particularly in the double bedroom.

  Reviewed by Rebecca3.8★Apr 2019

• "A relaxing place to stay for a break away in the countryside."

  Always love somewhere with a log burner! The enclosed generous-sized garden was fantastic for our dog. Most self-catering places struggle with adequate kitchen facilities, but this was far above average, although could do with some more cutlery due to having a full-sized dishwasher. We both found the sofa and double mattress a bit uncomfortable, but other than that it was great and I would recommend to others.

  Reviewed by Olivia4.1★Mar 2019

• "We loved Rowdens Barn, the open space was very much enjoyed."

  We have 2 children and found the size perfect for all 4 of us. We had great weather for February but the temperatures did drop at night and found the heaters provided a great amount of warmth to keep us comfortable. It was very much appreciated that the barn was equipt with cleaning products and all the kitchen amenities and thank you for the cake and milk left in the fridge for our arrival. We will definitely book again

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2019

• "It was just perfect for us right down to the little finishing touches."

  Leanne was very helpful when we arrived . We was so delighted with the welcome cake and doggy treats and a pint of milk for us on arrival the log burner was also lovely and basket full of logs clean towels and bedding . What else can I say I don't think we have ever stayed anywhere as good as here , you could tell Leanne wanted to make sure we was comfortable and felt like we was at home

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2018

• "This was our 2nd time to this property as we liked it so much last time."

  .. Warm, clean, relaxing and well equipped... we have recommended it, and the option to hire a couple for a bigger gathering.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Nov 2018

• "Apart from the above - location - sweet fresh unpolluted tap water - quiet."

  Happy foryou to publish our reccommendation anonymously

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2018

• "This is such a lovely place, it's home from home."

  So easy to relax and the place is so well equipped, even with tea, coffee, milk and a cake what more could you ask for! The secure garden is brilliant for dogs- just love it.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Sep 2018

• "Very pleasant stay in well equipped, clean, accommodation."

  Pretty garden and liked the 'play barn' - would consider bringing our grandchildren here for a holiday. Visiting dogs very well behaved. Well up to the standard of the other Sykes cottages in which we have stayed. Nice variety of day trips within easy reach.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2018

• "The cottage was modern and well appointed with high quality fittings all working perfectly."

  Very clean, very comfortable and well designed with plenty of accommodation and storage space. The location is quiet and would have benefit from having a shop in walking distance to save using the car, but this is a very minor point. The beds are comfortable and the pillows nice and firm. At the time we were there the temperature was very high, but the cottage remained tolerably cool. Overall, an excellent place for exploring the county's attractions and we would not hesitate in returning.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2018

• "Lovely quiet location, made a great base to visit attractions, of which there are many, in Dorset."

  The farm manager & his wife were very friendly. Lovely touch to have a chocolate cake set on the table upon arrival as well as tea,coffee, sugar & milk. There were even two bowls and a little bag of biscuits for our dogs! Definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jul 2018

• "What a lovely cottage, everything supplied and thought of ."

  High spec fittings throughout.Spotlessly clean.Close by Blandford Forum for all your shopping needs and lovely Stour meadows.We felt very comfortable staying here, and amongst beautiful countryside.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jun 2018

• "Home from home they have thought of everything."

  Cake, full coffee,tea,sugar containers,milk in the fridge. Two dog bowls and dog biscuits. Amazing welcome lovely small garden fenced in no worries about letting dogs out. Cottages spaced in such a way it felt private. Communal garden beautiful and well kept. Tubs of herbs and flowers outside the door. Dishwasher,washing machine including soap capsules and comfort amazing ....

  Reviewed by Gloria5.0★May 2018

• "Stunning location, exceptionally well kept courtyard, beautifully presented cottage."

  Internally, a really pleasant surprise. Spacious, very clean, well equipped and well laid out cottage. Spacious rooms, quality furnishings and the log burner was a nice surprise too. ( although weather was too nice to fire it up). Kitchen fully equipped to cater for a family of up to 8 people, with all mod cons on site. Beds very comfortable, in both our bedrooms. Even our 16 year old was happy, which can be a challenge with most teenagers!! Games room was also very good, catering for many ages. Already looking at booking again for a longer stay. Not normally one for doing reviews, but Rowdens Barn certainly deserves all the praise it receives.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2018

• "Excellently equipped accommodation, spacious and clean."

  Fantastic games room; really sorry not to have my grandchildren with me! Lovely countryside, pubs serving tasty food and in easy reach of the beautiful and striking Jurassic Coast

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Apr 2018

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country."

  Having a properly enclosed garden with grass for the dogs was brilliant.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Feb 2018

• "Fabulous large cottage spotlessly clean and well equipped."

  Lovely and quiet setting with great walks.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Dec 2017

• "Everything was great; Sykes were very helpful as too was the Hedge End Farm Cottages manager."

  Rowdens Barn is well fitted out with everything you could need; a real home from home. Will definitely use Sykes again for future holidays.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.8★Dec 2017

• "We only had a long weekend, however the cottage and the area was lovely will certainly be booking for a longer stay next time."

  Reviewed by Derek4.2★Nov 2017

• "Such a lovely cottage."

  Enjoyed staying there so much in March we came back in October. Wonderful holiday and will come back again.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2017

• "The location was very comfortable and we were provided with everything that was needed."

  Clean, modern, easy living. Excellent!

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Sep 2017

• "Used as a base to visit locations around was good, and relaxing to come back to after a busy day."

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jun 2017

• "Fab location lovely accomodation clean, welcoming and warm woodburner was fab comfortable and relaxed."

  . lovely surroundings too

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Mar 2017

• "Rowdens Barn exceeded our expectations."

  It is much larger than appears in the photos. The barn was very clean and comfortable with a lovely woodburner and quality furnishings. We enjoyed the peace and quiet and would highly reccommend.

  Reviewed by Lorraine4.4★Dec 2016

• "Really clean and smart excellent space to let dog's out so impressive overall , the quality of the barn conversion is second to none, cosey,functional- just not enough words to describe it ."

  We will be back, just what we were looking for thank you.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Nov 2016

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