The Hen House

73 Customer Reviews

• "The beds were comfortable but much too high for small people or people with arthritis."

  The sofa in the lounge was too low, for the same reasons and difficult to get up from. There were no other comfy chairs in the property, only 4 kitchen chairs. No chairs in the bedrooms. The cups and glasses were in a cupboard too high to reach and behind a board which made it difficult to get them out. There were also lots of flies about. Fly spray was provided but made no noticeable difference.

  Reviewed by Shirley3.1★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at the Hen House."

  We loved the privacy the cottage gave us, the views over the fields and, of course, the hot tub. The prosecco was a nice touch, thank you. Hayley was great with communication in the lead up to and during our stay and it was nice that she met us when we arrived. We found the property smaller than we expected - the photos show a kitchen, dining area and a small living area but to get the furnitute like this, the sofa would need to be almost touching the opposite side. The table was folded down next to the side wall rather than behind the sofa as shown and the chairs didn't fit under it making g the already small space seem smaller. We were lucky with the weather and ate outside most days but if the weather had not been kind we would have had to rearrange the furniture to fold the table out to fit the 4 of us (2 children, 2 adults). This is not what we had hoped for so we just didn't use the table. This was disappointing. The second bedroom was also much smaller than we expected and a bit of a squeeze for the 2 children. We had our labrador with us too, and it just felt a bit cramped. Overall though, we had a pleasant stay. We would recommend the Wolesley Arms pub in Wolesley Bridge - great after a dog walk by the canal and the Shugborough estate in Cannock Chase. We also made the 50 minute trip to Ironbridge for the victoriana museum and that was doable. There were also lovely walks from the cottage and we took the dog round the fields at the back, where there is a little stream.

  Reviewed by Tanya4.4★Aug 2024

• "My mum and I have just returned from a wonderful weeks stay at the hen house with our 2 dogs."

  We both had an incredible time & would love to go again! The location is far better than I expected, I originally booked as I thought it was the Peak District and although it’s not, it’s still fabulous. So many wonderful walks on your doorstep, Trentham gardens was wonderful as was the canal walks at great Haywood. The hot tub is amazing and speaking with the lovely owner Martin upon leaving he informed me he empty’s the tub every changeover which was great to hear. The beds and really comfortable and the whole place is brilliantly looked after. Lovely enclosed garden too. The front gardens hedge has almost grown up enough to just have a little gate for that to be enclosed to so that may be something the owners could consider? If you are looking for a place in a great location, complete privacy and peaceful environment i thoroughly recommend the hen house. It has given me such fabulous memories with my mum.

  Reviewed by Kit5.0★May 2024

• "We stayed in both properties The Hen House and Hen House View as a family of 4 adults, 2 little children and a small dog."

  This is a lovely, peaceful, countryside retreat within close proximity of shops and activities. Very private. Very comfortable beds, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Fridge is standard under the counter size but with Tescos and Morrisons not far away that’s not a problem. Fridge in Hen House View is bigger. The six of us ate comfortably in The Hen House on a rainy day. Martin offered to bring extra chairs but we didn’t need them. Good BBQ which was adequate size for all of us and we enjoyed the food we cooked from Canalside butchers. They also have a good range of fresh fruit and veg. We ate outside whenever weather allowed. Hot tub is a great size and the children loved it. Wi-Fi worked well for us. Nice small enclosed garden which was good for keeping the children and small dog safe. Trips to Lichfield, Amerton Farm, Trentham Gardens and the Monkey Forest all greatly enjoyed. Ye Old Dun Cow was good for food and within walking distance although we found it a little expensive. This was our 2nd stay at The Hen House. All in all we had a lovely time and would love to return again. Thank you Haley and Martin for the welcome treats and for the use of your properties.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★May 2024

• "Our stay at Hen House was lovely."

  We had beautiful views from the back garden and we saw pheasants and rabbits. The property owner Hayley didn’t meet us and was quite laps with answering enquires. However we did meet Charlie and he was extremely helpful. The first day we didn’t have heating or hot water but Charlie was there within half an hour and fixed it for us. The listing states the fields surrounding the property can be used if dogs are on leads but this is untrue. We were told it’s private land and couldn’t be explored. This was disappointing. The BBQ was filthy so couldn’t be used. I booked through Homes to go which didn’t give an option to add dogs to booking which caused a bit of an issue so this listing needs to be amended. The listing states freeview but it is not set up. We tried to use Apps on Tv (ITVX) but it kept stopping because the Wi-Fi is unreliable. The bait box in garden is of concern when taking dogs and would be a risk to small children also.

  Reviewed by Kiera3.4★May 2024

• "A beautiful little retreat."

  I will definitely be booking there again.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Apr 2024

• "Absolutely gorgeous"

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Mar 2024

• "Really lovely property but there were only 2 of us."

  3 seater sofa so if there’s 4 of you it’s a dining chair. Tv small & plenty of room for a bigger one in lounge. Lovely stay Owners very helpful Would stay again

  Thank you for your feedback, we are always on hand to help wherever possible! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again. Kind regards Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jo4.7★Mar 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  ..some great local walks etc. The kitchen was well equipped and the hot tub was exceptional. Only a couple of points 1) an additional comfortable chair in the living room would be nice 2) the mattress in the main bedroom is ready for changing. Overall, we had a fabulous time. Thank you.

  Thanks for the great feedback, we're glad that you enjoyed the surrounding area, there's plenty of places to explore and the hot tub feels even better after a long day out! We will take on board your recommendations and see what improvements can be made. We hope you'll come visit us again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carl4.1★Jan 2024

• "Perfect place to stay for a getaway from the norm,has absolutely everything you need to just turn up and relax."

  Would 100% recommend this property and will definitely be returning in the near future.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we are thrilled to know that you would love to return and hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Nov 2023

• "The Hen House was lovely."

  R clean, cosy and the hot tub was brilliant. Great location - really peaceful but within driving distance of lots to do. Would highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Rhona5.0★Oct 2023

• "Stunning property in a nice secluded area."

  The property is very clean and has absolutely everything you could need to make your stay perfect. Loved the cosy feel of the property and the hot tub is amazing especially after a long walk. Plenty to do and see in the area within walking or short drive. Can not fault our staff and the host were lovely and very helpful on places to explore in the area. I would definitely recommend and would love to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had a fantastic stay at The Hen House, what a gem of a place right in the countryside away from everything."

  The place was clean, comfortable and so peaceful and very close to many different walks to go on adventures for the day. The pub and a local shop are just a 10 minute walk away. The hot tub was an added bonus with views over the fields which was lovely and we enjoyed watching cows in the distant fields in the morning with a coffee. We got engaged during our stay, so this place will always be a special place for us now. We would love to come back in the future. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Oct 2023

• "Beautiful place which has been decorated really nicely & has been maintained really well."

  Martin met us on arrival to show how to use the hot tub and gave us a great overview for some nice walks around the area. The house had everything you could possibly need. The bed was comfortable, the showers were nice and powerful and the garden was enclosed which was great with the dog. Highly recommend the hen house!

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Sep 2023

• "Hen House is a lovely modern building with some nice touches of the original building style."

  Spotlessly clean and well equipped with all mod cons, including a hot tub! Set in the countryside but close enough to excellent pubs and restaurants, we highly recommend the Old Dun Cow nearby and the Italian La Terrazza in Rugeley. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. The only thing worth of note is that the layout is quite compact in line with the Hen House theme, the kitchen/diner/living room is dominated by a lovely big leather sofa, ideal for a family with children, but limited space for the table, and needed some shuffling for us 4 adults. This did not distract from our stay, lovely beds, good showers and everything provided. Well recommended.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Sep 2023

• "Very pleasant stay Very clean and everything we needed was there Highly recommend it for a relaxing week"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 2023

• "We usually stay in Peak District but found Hen House someway south in Staffordshire and were very impressed, didn't want to leave and would go back tomorrow!"

  Fabulous accommodation, fabulous location.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Hen House."

  The house was perfect and had pretty much everything you would need for a relaxing break. Our little dog Pluto enjoyed relaxing in the quiet garden after a day of walking around some of the local landmarks, and the hot tub was perfect for us to do the same! We visited Shugborough Hall, Cannock Chase and Rosliston Forestry Centre, all of which were within a half hour drive - we also visited the local village of Abbots Bromley and had a lovely meal at The Bagot Arms. The only negatives I could give would be the unreliable WIFI and the small fridge / freezer (We stayed for a week and brought our own food, the freezer is just one shelf).

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Aug 2023

• "Great place well appointed clean convenient made me happy"

  Reviewed by Ted5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely quiet location with the added bonus of a well maintained hot tub"

  Reviewed by Philip3.8★Jul 2023

• "Had a great stay and the cottage is very well placed for exploring."

  Some of the furniture is a little big and for the size of the property particularly in the bedrooms . That being said we would definitely recommend this property. The property owners were very helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Kim4.4★Jun 2023

• "Property is great, just as described."

  Very peaceful area with stunning views. Secluded and in the middle of nowhere just enough for peace and quiet (all we heard were birds and the odd tractor) but close enough to nice walks, tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and cafes. Only met one of the owners, they were very nice and friendly. Only thing missing (just a small thing that would’ve been nice to have) was a small jar of coffee/tea bags. Really enjoyed our time there. Will be booking again, maybe even for colder weather next time so we can enjoy the log burner.

  Reviewed by Kieran4.4★Jun 2023

• "Perfect gorgeousness."

  Wonderful stay. Welcoming and friendly hosts. Beautiful spot. Was exactly like the photos and the hot tub was amazing. Beautiful views ❤️ will be back

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Jun 2023

• "A superb property."

  Fabulous facilities that was extremely clean on arrival. Lovely hot tub and some nice touches with the welcome gifts and hosts Martin and Hayley are lovely. Great location if you want to explore this part of the UK and some wonderful things to do locally. Walking distance of an amazing pub (ye olde dun cow) but you must book in to get a table. We will definitely book again here and can highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great hosts, lovely lodge, spotless."

  Walks were great for our dog and hot tub, amazing at the end of the day.. Peace and quiet.

  Reviewed by Linda Helen5.0★May 2023

• "We had a wonderful 3 nights at The Hen House."

  The garden was fully secure so we didn’t need to worry about our jack Russell cross escaping. The views from the garden are beautiful. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed, even a bbq which we really enjoyed. The bed is super comfy as well! We found plenty of walks nearby including a few pubs within walking distance. We will definitely be back again.

  Reviewed by Leanne5.0★May 2023

• "Good secluded and quiet location."

  Owner met us but said that Sykes should not say phone 4 hours before: it should be 20 minutes. The postcode given takes you to the wrong road about 200 m south. The main problem was the shower in the wet room could not be set cold enough. The information inside said there should be 2 torches, but we could not find them. We were given a litre of milk but you will need to bring tea, coffee, sugar etc. We did not use the log burner as the whole place was very warm due to the underfloor heating, which we had to switch off.

  Reviewed by Dennis4.4★May 2023

• "Every thing was lovely, thank you"

  Reviewed by Georgina5.0★Apr 2023

• "We were blown away with the property."

  It was amazing. It was very clean, very comfortable, and we had an amazing time there. The welcome bits were a lovely touch. Thank you for the bubbly:) The hot tub was to die for. Every day during our 7 day stay we were in it....even in the snow! A truly amazing find in a quiet location. If you require peace and tranquility, then this is the place to go. A***

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Mar 2023

• "The lodge itself is really lovely."

  Just a note to anyone wanting to walk from the property that there are a quite lot of tractors and lorries that use the lanes around and in some parts it was quite scary with them trying to pass you on the very narrow lanes. Its also quite muddy on the verges as there are no pavements. They are also quite noisy passing the property but it is just during the daytime. Obviously this is no fault of anyones, this is just for info. Otherwise, the lodge was really nice to stay in. It was clean. The hot tub was gorgeous and the view is stunning. Had a couple of small issues, which we made the owner aware of. Had a lovely week.

  Reviewed by Lyndon3.8★Feb 2023

• "Fabulous break, delightful lodge with everything we needed."

  Lots of help, support & information provided to ensure we had a great relaxing time away. Plenty to visit nearby including Lichfield, the National Memorial Arboretum, Trentham Garden Centre & shopping village.

  Reviewed by Christine Susan5.0★Nov 2022

• "Had a fantastic 3 night stay at the Hen House."

  I can’t recommend it highly enough. The location, the cleanliness are excellent, fully equipped with everything you need. The owners are lovely & friendly. The hot tub was amazing & private with a fantastic view. We will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2022

• "Loved it. Great host, very friendly."

  Lovely accommodation, great for dog walking & a quick pint at the local pub.

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful location, top notch and immaculate accommodation."

  Great area to visit with local pubs and restaurants/cafes a short walk or drive away. Fantastic to relax in a hot tub after a day exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2022

• "The Hen House was superb - perfect for a peaceful relaxing week."

  Well equipped and clean.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jun 2022

• "We were very pleased with the accommodation for our holiday."

  We stayed with our two young children and dog and the place was suitable for us all. The only thing that was missing was a washing machine but we got round that! We would definitely recommend and would come back! Thank you!

  Reviewed by Rebekah4.1★Jun 2022

• "Peaceful location with excellent walking and good views, walking distance to local Pubs with restaurant facilities, lots of interesting places to visit within easy access, either walking, cycling or a short drive."

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Apr 2022

• "Well kept, clean and very comfortable cottage."

  Beautiful outside space and plenty of local amenities. We went with two small children and a dog and we found it to be very suitable to our needs. Owners kind and accommodating. Would love to go back :)

  Reviewed by Siray5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is our second time we have stayed and couldn’t fault anything."

  The hosts are friendly and take care to make sure your stay is comfortable. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Mar 2022

• "This was a perfect weekend getaway."

  The listing was accurate. We can’t wait to come back later this year!

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely well thought out accommodation, with some lovely touches."

  Nice walks from the property for our dog and a good position for seeing the sites.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.4★Feb 2022

• "The Hen House was beautifully presented with a very warm welcome from Hayley."

  We also enjoyed the little extra treat of Prosecco, thank you! It’s the perfect place to spend quality time as a family and offers the most amazing views while relaxing in the hot tub. We will definitely be visiting again. Thank you Haley and Martin

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Feb 2022

• "Very enjoyable stay in the Hen House."

  Extremely clean and beautifully furnished, high quality and set in scenic surroundings. Hot tub well utilised and so relaxing taking in the views. Lots of walking which is what we wanted and a roaring log fire in the evenings. Hosts were on hand with any questions and sorted out a problem with the electricity promptly. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jan 2022

• "Had a beautiful stay at The Hen House."

  This perfect little cabin provides everything I needed for a lovely 7 night stay. The hot tub was amazing and I also loved the wood burner, both made the evenings unforgettable. Will definitely be visiting again, Martin was a great host, definitely recommend. See you again soon :-)

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a lovely weekend at the hen house, all the rooms were very clean and well equipped, the bedding was high quality and the beds were very comfortable."

  It was well decorated and had a very nice barn/farmhouse theme throughout. The hot tub was perfect and the cover was very easy to take off and on and it was always lovely and warm. The log-burner was a lovely touch and there was a surplus of wood stored in the garden. Hayley came shortly after we arrived to answer any questions, she was very accommodating. Thank you Hayley, we hope to return soon.

  Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Jan 2022

• "My husband, myself and our dog had the pleasure of staying over the Christmas break, the lodge was private and very comfortable."

  The facilities were fantastic and had everything you could need, walks were beautiful and the local pub (11 minutes walk away) served up amazing food. We will book to return in the summer to make use of the large private garden and bbq, and jump back into that fantastic hot tub. Communication was also fab, thanks very much. Xx

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Dec 2021

• "We had a wonderful stay at the henhouse I would definitely recommend staying ..."

  We had a wonderful stay at the henhouse I would definitely recommend staying here We were made to feel extremely welcome by Martin and Hayley

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely place very quiet and hot tub was amazing, wonderful touch with milk ..."

  Lovely place very quiet and hot tub was amazing, wonderful touch with milk crisps and prosecco, Down side only one sofa which not really compatible to seat 4 Would have liked a mop

  Thanks for your comments-there’s a mop in the shed where the outside cushions are kept There’s a very large settee and 4 individual kitchen chairs-sadly we can’t fit any more furniture in as it would become too crowded Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne4.4★Nov 2021

• "It was a beautiful location, very quiet and relaxing."

  Just what we wanted. Definitely would stay again. And recommend to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Dee5.0★Nov 2021

• "We had a relaxing weekend away the hen house was so homely the hot tub was amazing and the location was beautiful, we will be returning!"

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Oct 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in an excellent location lots of visitor attractions within a half hours drive."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2021

• "Beautiful lodge and the hot tub a fab asset."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jul 2021

• "Amazing private setting with secure garden."

  The hen house was finished to a high standard with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.Highly recommend and would book again.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was lovely and clean the only draw back was the small fridge and ..."

  The cottage was lovely and clean the only draw back was the small fridge and freezer and not been able to connect to the WiFi as wrong code wrote down

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★Jul 2021

• "Had an absolutely wonderful time and sorry to leave."

  The property was beautiful, really stylish and comfortable and so well equipped, a lovely quiet location yet so close to loads of things to visit and do in the area. Lovely walks, great for cycling and horse riding on Cannock Chase. Definitely love to return and recommend to anyone. The hosts were really friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommendable! Fiona

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jul 2021

• "Well it was an amazing relaxing place to recover as we didn't think we would get their ."

  .can't fault anything other than the sofa wasnt really made for 4 and far to slouchy ..would certainly be back ..Hot tub was amaxing and so was the beds...All general items you would need were provided.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Jun 2021

• "We have booked with Sykes a number of times now and it’s always seamless."

  We had a lovely time away and the Hen House was perfect for us. The location is really quiet but there is plenty to do locally. We really felt like we got away from everything. The owner was also really friendly and helpful. We would recommend and would return.

  Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Jun 2021

• "We loved the hot tub and the enclosed garden for our doggys"

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Very clean. Quality kitchen equipment and nice decor. Great location with picturesque surrounding countryside for walking and days out within half an hours drive. Enjoyed the hot tub. Ye Old Dun Cow pub within walking distance and La Terrazza restaurant a short drive away. Both very good food and worth a visit. Only downside was that we were a party of 4 adults and a baby and found the living area a little on the small side. We fortunately had very good weather and were able to eat outside.

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★May 2021

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  . I would say the living room is a bit cramped for 4 adults if staying in autumn/ winter when patio use is limited.

  Reviewed by Michael3.8★May 2021

• "Thank you so much for a lovely break at the cottage."

  The location is fabulous, with views from the cottage windows and garden. Very peaceful! Cottage is so comfortable and well equipped. Very clean. Would definitely return. Russ and Lee, Maidenhead

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★May 2021

• "The Hen House is incredible!"

  A perfect get away in a very, very picturesque location. Martin was super friendly, we even received a bottle of Prosecco and some milk on arrival which was a lovely touch! Thanks for having us again!

  Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Apr 2021

• "The stay from start to finish was fantastic with little extras such as: bread, milk and prosecco in the kitchen on arrival."

  Adding to this the owner was on hand for any queries prior to during and after the stay. Overall spec of the Hen House is exemplary with everything you need for a great stay and even more! The surrounding area was full of walks and a shirt drive away leads you to some great attractions and shops! We cannot fault the Hen House in any aspect at all and can only thank the host for having us!

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Apr 2021

• "Accommodation is to a real high specification, beautiful setting and a nice place overall to unwind."

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Oct 2020

• "Lovely accommodation, amazing hot tub and all in a very tranquil location."

  Owners were extremely helpful. We will definitely book another stay in the future! Thanks so much!

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had a fantastic stay at the hen house!"

  It was spotless and furnished really nicely. I would definitely recommend this property. The hot tub was fab and the bottle of Prosecco when we arrived was a lovely extra touch. Lots to do in the area, we had a dog with us so we were slightly limited but managed to find some dog friendly pubs and days out. I will definitely come back again one day 10/10!

  Reviewed by Emily5.0★Sep 2020

• "Cottage was fantastic."

  Clean and tidy, all amenities we could have needed. The owners were so friendly and kept in contact up to the day of arrival. Really happy with the whole experience.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2020

• "No it was great recommended to f amiley and friends well worth the price"

  Reviewed by George5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely accommodation in peaceful setting."

  Many Thanks

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2020

• "This cottage is lovely, fab owners, beautifully built and spotless."

  Hot tub being an added bonus. The only thing that let it down for us was we knew there was another holiday let on site but as it was meant for 2 people it would be quite quiet. It soon transpired, there were 3 adults staying there and 2 of the afternoons/ evenings out of 4 (one evening there was thunder and torrential rain), were spoilt for us by excessively loud music and singing. It would have been awkward to complain so put up with it. Such a shame for us as the cottage is exceptional.

  Thank you for your feedback. The owner is deeply apologetic that you were disturbed by the guests in the other property during your stay. It is a very peaceful and rural location and it is unusual to have any noise disturbance. Had we been made aware of this disruption we would have spoken to the other guest in question to ensure everyone enjoyed their stay. Emails are sent to all guests before arrival now reminding them to be mindful of other guests. We hope this didn't impact your stay too much and the owners very much look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Aug 2020

• "Really lovely holiday home in a great location."

  The hen house was very private and had everything we needed. Loved the hot tub and the beds were so comfy! Also appreciated the bottle of prosecco upon arrival.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Aug 2020

• "We had a wonderful girls weekend away."

  The property was lovely, spacious enough for the 4 of us, and the hot tub and large outdoor table were incredibly sociable. The nearby walks were relaxing and it was an easy drive to the large Tesco for supplies! I would definitely recommend this venue.

  Reviewed by Pippa4.7★Jul 2020

• "We have just returned from an amazing break at the hen house."

  The house was spotless and had everything we needed. The kids loved the hot tub and we enjoyed the complimentary bottle of Prosecco on arrival. We would definitely return and looking at rebooking for next year.

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Jul 2020

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