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Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
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This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
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The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
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recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
We arrived later after our flight into Luten and it was a blessing to have some items available for us to make a light supper (and just needed to replace the baked beans can later in the week
Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Feb 2025
"Lovely stay"
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Dec 2024
"The property is amazing."
A real home from home with everything and more that you could ask for.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Sep 2024
"OK for a short stay, maybe only two nights."
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Ceilings very low, bed very low, reception very poor on TV, beautiful shower room, unfortunately the water didn't drain away very quickly in the shower and an awful smell periodically...Otherwise a lovely place...
Reviewed by Lorraine3.1★Sep 2024
"We had a lovely stay at The Studio at Little Trees Farm."
We both banged our heads on the sloping ceiling on the day we arrived but we soon learned to be careful at the sides of the room! The bed is a little low as others have commented, but this wasn't a problem for us. Most importantly it was large and very comfortable so we slept well. There were a few minor problems with the TV which seems to be new and refused to pick up most channels through the aerial. Sadly there was no cable to connect the blu-ray/DVD player to the TV either, but as it is a modern Smart TV we just used various streaming services (BBC iPlayer etc) so we had plenty to watch in the evenings. The bread and milk provided was appreciated and overall this was a comfortable and well-equipped base from which to explore the area.
Reviewed by Neil4.1★Sep 2024
"Comfortable stay, well equipped and lovely surroundings with decking area overlooking a beautiful garden."
Well situated for our walk along the Icknield Way.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Aug 2024
"The bed was very comfortable, however it was much too low (almost like a mattress on the floor)."
My 85 year old mother was unable to get up from the bed & had to sleep.on the sofa. The downstairs bathroom was very cold despite being in the middle of summer & the shower head was clogged up (limescale?)with the water not flowing from the shower head evenly, creating an unpleasant shower experience.
The kitchen was mostly very well equipped, however there were no sharp knives at all, making it difficult to cut bread, cheese etc.
Location was very good & and in a safe area but you will need a car or taxi for going out in the evening.
Reviewed by Ursula3.1★Jul 2024
"We had a really good time at this lovely studio."
It was very clean and comfortable and bright. WE enjoyed the peace and beautiful surroundings.And how thoughtful of the owners to leave a few food items for us. Much appreciated.
Linda
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Jul 2024
"Our stay was very nice and confortable."
W’ll come back with great pleasure.
Reviewed by Danièle5.0★May 2024
"Thank you for a lovely stay 20-24th November, the extra touches make such a difference."
We will certainly be back.
Reviewed by Charlie5.0★Nov 2023
"This is a fantastic cottage in a great area which I’ve loved staying at."
The hosts couldn’t be more welcoming and I’ve felt right at home throughout my stay. Would highly recommend.
Thanks again
Reviewed by Sam5.0★Oct 2023
"Great stay, beautiful surroundings."
Easy access to main roads without the noise of busier areas. Host was friendly and welcoming without being intrusive, and she provided everything needed for a pleasant stay. Plenty of room for two to three people without any issue.
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2023
"This is a luxury studio with everything you require covered."
Extremely clean and welcoming. A lovely quiet place to go to relax.
The only point I would mention is that the bed is extremely low to get out of, it fits perfectly into the decor so I can see why this choice was made, all I will say is if you have any back or knee issues you will have a problem.
Having said this what a lovely retreat the accommodation is. Thank you.
Reviewed by Janet4.7★Mar 2023
"An absolute gem for a quiet get away."
I was very impressed by the welcoming supplies, and basics like tea and coffee being available. A well stocked kitchen for equipment.
My only problem was the bed was too low for me getting in and out, it may be mentioned in the description and I forgot, but once in it, it was very comfortable.
It snowed whilst I was there, however I was cosy and war. I imagine in warmer weather sitting out looking at the gorgeous garden and wildlife would be wonderful.
Reviewed by Paula4.7★Mar 2023
"Lovely studio and very well equipped."
Thank you for the milk, flapjacks and chocolate bunny! Bed very comfortable. Only area we felt could be improved on was the shower as the pressure wasn't very strong and the temperature fluctuated. Towel rail was very useful in drying all our toddlers clothes! We loved watching the birds and wildlife on the bird feeder. We would definatley return!
Reviewed by Kate4.1★Feb 2023
"All fine, nice and comfy with some lovely touches, very well equipped."
Did did find the bed a bit low for us, but that could be due to our ages.
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Dec 2022
"Unexpectedly spacious, well planned, and very comfortable - everything one could need and more."
A lovely studio in a nice location. We used it as a base to visit people and places within about 30 miles so we didn't have the opportunity to look around the area properly and the only sightseeing we had planned were Bekonscot model village and Bletchley Park - both very enjoyable. As was a lunch with old friends at Zaza in Harpenden. Karen was very welcoming and helpful. The only possible downside could be the very low bed which was very comfortable once us oldies got down there!
Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2022
"The best equipped one we have ever stayed in."
The generosity of the owners was overwhelming. The one downside was the shower room which was down 13 steps and for older folk like ourselves a little difficult so be aware.
Reviewed by Derek3.8★May 2022
"Very accomodating at short notice."
Lovely studio. Great location.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2022
"Beautifully done up loft."
Will book again.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2022
"Lovely setting,clean and comfortable,it is quite a long walk to Harpenden though,over 2 miles, so a meal out meant using the car."
Reviewed by Vincent4.7★Mar 2022
"I highly recommend Little Tree Farm with no faults to find."
Nice , clean and comprehensively fitted out and supplied with everything we needed for our 3 week stay in Harpenden
Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Dec 2021
"Excellent cottage, harpenden is a beautiful town, nice and relaxing."
Ideal for trips into London.
Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2020
"Excellent cottage for my week stay."
Excellent facilities and grounds. Fantastic owners. Will be back soon
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2020
"This was my second visit to Little Trees Farm, I just love it here!"
It has every facility you could need for an extended stay, secure parking and a very peaceful location. I'm always sad to leave, thank you Karen for a warm welcome again!
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2019
"A convient base for Harry Potter World, Hampton Court, Kew Gardens, Bletchley Park and surrounding National Trust and English Heritage Properties."
Reviewed by Vincent5.0★Nov 2019
"A first-class experience from the booking to the excellent accommodation."
Will use again - thanks.
Reviewed by Graham5.0★Nov 2019
"The accommodation was beautiful, hosts were very friendly and helpful."
Had a lot of nice little extra touches that made it even better than expected. would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Aug 2019
"All the extra little touches made the stay so much more comfortable and worth while x"
Reviewed by Mairead5.0★Jul 2019
"We had a lovely time at our cottage we picked in Harpenden."
It was peaceful and quiet but a great place for people who are active and like rambling the countryside. The cottage had everything you could want to be comfortable. Had a very enjoyable time.
Reviewed by Noel4.7★Jun 2019
"Lovely studio, but certainly not suitable for someone with mobility problems."
It has a few steps to property and wooden stairs up to main door are high. But saying that it was a beautiful setting, very quiet and safe. Owners were very nice and didn't bother us at all. Well situated for visiting many of the counties around it.
Reviewed by Yvonne4.4★May 2019
"A lovely peaceful place to stay, only 10 minutes drive from St Albans."
It’s very well equipped with everything you could need & we had a wonderful time!
Reviewed by Lee4.7★May 2019
"Even though it is on the owners lovely property (the original farm house) it feels very private and secure."
Quick and easy access to central London by local bus and train, Thameslink. We went twice. It would well suit going to a West End Show in the evening. Harpenden is a lovely little town
Reviewed by Susanne5.0★May 2019
"Good communication and a warm welcome."
Location was perfect. Walking distance to The Fox pub which does great food and drink.
Lots of courtesy extras that I wasn't expecting and really appreciated.
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2019
"Excellent accommodation, hosts were excellent also will definitely book there again"
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Mar 2019
"GREAT HOLIDAY VENUE FOR ONE OR TWO PEOPLE."
VERY COSY (NOT CRAMPED) WITH ALL FACILITIES. IDEAL LOCATION FOR VISITING LOCAL TOURIST SPOTS, E.G. WOBURN SAFARI PARK, WHIPSNADE ZOO, LUTON HOO etc., AND HARPENDEN TOWN WITH ITS OWN ATTRACTIONS. JUST ONE THING; LOW BED AND SQUIDGY MATTRESS.
Reviewed by Barry4.7★Feb 2019
"The Studio at Little Trees was possibly the best-equipped cottage in which I have stayed."
Any negative criticism of it would be very marginal. (I don't like eating at a bar stool.) I chose the location because of the ease of access to another family engagement, and it suited that purpose well. Also I wanted a place in which to read, and to do some painting, and it was fine in that respect. On the other hand, I wanted to do some country walking, but the arable farm-land in the area makes for rather dull walks, the country lanes round about this area are quite busy with cars, and you are in constant earshot (once outside the cottage) of the M1 and Luton airport. If it suits your particular purposes then The Studio is brilliant, but you need to be aware of the limitations of its location.
Reviewed by John4.7★Feb 2019
"It suited our needs perfectly easy to access the surrounding towns and countryside."
Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2018
"From the moment I arrived I knew I would love my stay here."
The studio was lovely and warm upon arrival which was so welcoming on a cold winters day. The welcome food pack was a nice touch and the kitchen was the best equipped I have stayed in with ample utensils, crockery, coffee and cooking sundries. The downstairs laundry area was so useful too as I was staying nearly three weeks. It really was a home from home, I didn't want for anything! The studio is in a beautiful setting, so peaceful and I enjoyed watching the pheasant and squirrels who frequently visited in the garden. I was really sad to leave and would love to visit again. Thank you Karen for making me feel welcome to your beautiful home.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Nov 2018
"Very comfortable studio accommodation in a beautiful setting."
Spotlessly clean, and importantly warm when visiting in winter. It takes around 40 mins to walk into Harpenden and there is lovely countryside to walk in on the doorstep, all within easy reach of the M1.
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Nov 2018
"A very nice apartment - just right for two and had everything we needed."
Very nicely furnished and evident a lot of care had been taken to create such a lovely holiday flat - we highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Oct 2018
"We really enjoyed our stay here- the Studio was lovely and we had a warm welcome from Karen, Paul, and their dogs!"
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Oct 2018
"Stayed here 5th to 12th October and had a very relaxing week."
Most enjoyed sitting out on the decking in the mornings watching the squirrels play in the lovely garden. Karen, the host, was very welcoming and gave us some good pointers on nice places to visit. There was a good welcome pack on arrival including tea, coffee, bread, butter etc and the studio had everything you need for your stay including washing machine, dishwasher, dvds,board games and much more. Excellent base to visit places of interest or to just sit around and unwind so I would definitely recommend staying here.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2018
"Karen and Paul took us at the last minute and where very kind to do so after Sykes mix up."
The studio was as described and the owners garden was resplendent. It had easy access to many areas. Excellent host and thank you for the welcome pack.
Reviewed by Jacqui3.4★Aug 2018
"The cottage is set in lovely grounds of a large private country home."
Karen and Paul are wonderful hosts who see that everything is attended to, including some special treats !. . The cottage itself is very tastefully decorated and very comfortable, and has quality appliances and fittings throughout. Just perfect for that getaway or for overseas visitors like us who want to self cater, an be close to London but still feel like you are in the country.
Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Jul 2018
"The cottage is situated in a very good quite location five minutes from Harpenden and the lovely surrounding countryside."
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2018
"We were given a friendly welcome by the owners, their studio was kitted out to the highest standard everything was provided ."
A lovely place to have a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Big thanks to Karen and Paul.
Reviewed by Norma5.0★Jun 2018
"Studio at little trees farm is a beautifully presented loft conversion with great attention to detail and quality fittings and appliances throughout."
Great bathroom with large shower.
Match that with a very friendly warm welcome and a thoughtfully stocked studio and you have a perfect combination. This is one of the very best Sykes properties we have stayed in.
Location wise it is perfect for local large village with nice pubs and eateries. Excellent location for visiting central London for a show or whatever. Within easy driving distance of Cambridge and Oxford which are both so well worth a visit. Discovering picture perfect villages in the area is also a must.
Last point, why do Sykes list this property as Cambridgeshire ? That is not correct, it is Hertfordshire in fact. Please amend.
J & J
Reviewed by Joan5.0★May 2018
"Lovely modern studio in a great location, providing us an excellent base for visiting family and friends in the area."
The owner was extremely accommodating, even baking us a welcome cake! I will definitely consider booking this property again next year!
Open plan studio accommodation with double bed, kitchen, breakfast bar and sitting area
Lower ground floor utility
Lower ground floor shower room
Please note that the toilet at this property is a saniflow system.
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Decked terrace with furniture and private area of lawned garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 8 mins walk
Note: Sloping ceilings in main living area
Please note that the toilet at this property is a saniflow system.
The property
This pretty open plan studio is set within the owner's grounds, accessed through secure electric gates, in the town of Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
The studio is a charming building in the lawned garden next to the owner's home which provides a romantic retreat for a couple.
You enter the property up a handful of steps into the main living accommodation which has been decorated in a contemporary style.
The well-equipped kitchen has a breakfast bar and there is a comfortable sitting area where you can curl up with your loved one and discuss plans for the next day.
There is also a double bed in this room set next to a large feature window.
On the lower ground floor is a utility with a washing machine and the shower room.
Outside the decked terrace is a peaceful place to enjoy a morning cup of tea before heading out for the day and a private area of the owner's pleasant garden has been reserved for your use.
There are fantastic local amenities on your doorstep with shops and pubs available within walking distance.
Head a little further afield and the centre of London can be reached easily by train.
You are sure to spend many a day visiting the museums, galleries and numerous other attractions during your stay at Studio at Little Trees Farm.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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Where you’ll be staying
HARPENDEN
London 33 miles.
The town of Harpenden is just a short train ride from the centre of London which makes this a perfect base for exploring the capital. The town itself has a wide selection of amenities from shops to pubs and restaurants and features an abundance of greens and commons which are lovely places to sit and enjoy the birdlife. There are a number of golf courses in the vicinity and Whipsnade Zoo, which is the UK’s biggest zoo, is very close by. Harpenden is also situated within a ten minute taxi ride from Luton Airport and it is a ten minute drive from St Albans. With all of the sights and sounds of London easily accessible, this is a fantastic location.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas
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