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"The accommodation at Buckholt Stables was perfect for our large family get together."
Delightful bedrooms with comfortable beds, spacious dining area and sitting room. We coped with the kitchen and great meals were enjoyed.
A peaceful, private garden with a splendid hot tub was enjoyed by our group.
The property is set in a beautiful rural setting, we were sorry to leave.
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Oct 2024
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"Beautiful comfortable property."
Thought it was a bit mean asking us to bring our own toilet rolls given the weekend cost £3,300.
Also the catering person recommended in the listing didn't respond.
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Sep 2024
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"The house is in a lovely setting with nice garden's and we had a lovely welcome from Nuru the house keeper who looked after us if we had any problems."
The bad point's are that the property is looking very tired it needs a good refurbish inside and out .
As is the same with the inside and out side furniture looks very tired and needs either repaired or replaced. There has been a lack of money spent on this property and it shows , we expected better for the amount of money it costs.
Wouldn't recommend.
Martin
Reviewed by Martin2.8★Jul 2024
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"They advertise an in-house chef who can provide meals on arrival and a gala dinner as well as other meals."
When you request any of these they are NOT available. To have to be packed up and out of the property on the day of departure by 09.00 hrs is a rush.
Reviewed by David3.1★Jul 2024
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"Fantastic property."
Amazing facilities. A bit penny pinching not providing towels or loo rolls, considering the letting charge!
Reviewed by Sylvia5.0★Jul 2024
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"Our stay at the Stables was great!"
We were 3 couples and 7 children altogether, and the Stables were extremely comfortable. It is bigger than it looks, and we all fit comfortably. The only thing were the bees that seemed to have taken residence in the walls near one of the bedrooms upstairs, this has not really anything to do with the owner, just nature. I did mention them, and he was very responsive, which is a plus. There were some bugs, but that is to be expected being out in the beautiful country. The beds were all big and extremely comfortable, we all slept really well, the bathrooms were all very clean and nice and very convenient. The kitchen is big and has everything you need to cook meals for a large family. We really enjoyed being able to sit all together around the big dining table. It got a little warm on our last couple of days, so the fans in the bedrooms were great. We loved the quiet beautiful grounds, the size of the space, and overall comfort. We would recommend this property to anyone looking for peace and quiet, and who loves nature. Definitely a property I would want to go back to when visiting the UK and wanting to visit things nearby, such as Stonehenge, Portsmouth, or Warwick Castle, which is about an hour away.
Reviewed by Jennyfer4.7★Jun 2024
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"A very nice house, the bedrooms and bathrooms are 5 star."
We were lucky with the weather. So spent large part of our time outsides, otherwise the sitting room was not ideal
Reviewed by Paul4.7★May 2024
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"We had an incredible 3 day weekend at Buckholt as a group of 16 of us to celebrate a friends 50th."
The pictures didn't do it justice! Other than lunch on Friday at a local pub (Peat Spade Inn was fantastic!) we didn't leave the property as it was too good to want to!
The rooms were very comfortable - having an en suite in every room was a god send with that many people! The place was spotless and the grounds are absolutely beautiful. The commercial kitchen was amazing as we cooked for each other all weekend. We were pre-informed about the hole in the ceiling in the living room but honestly barely anyone noticed it, nor cared that it was there, as we were too busy having such a good time!
The best part was the hot tub, it's huge! We spent the majority of the weekend sat around the hot tub and loved the fact the pergola over the top had a built in sound system. None of us wanted to leave, and already want to book again for next year! Thank you Buckholt for a wonderful stay, cannot wait to come back!
Reviewed by Joanna5.0★May 2024
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"There was a big hole in the ceiling in the lounge which I was not informed of beforehand."
The oven also didn't work without having to turn the gas on and lighting the back of the oven with a match which was extremely dangerous - not ideal when we were cooking for 17 people. This is our third time at Buckholt and it was a shame our weekend didn't stack up to our previous stays but we had a nice time nevertheless.
Reviewed by Alice3.4★Apr 2024
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"We had an absolutely amazing stay at Buckholt Stables!"
The place is absolutely amazing, beautiful surroundings & the hot tub is a great added feature. Super spacious, all bedrooms are fantastic with a few extra fantastic feature rooms! Kitchen is professionally equipped, we did all our own cooking and had everything we needed. Easy and pretty 30 min walk to the village which has a small shop and pub. 10/10 stay!
Reviewed by Amelia5.0★Mar 2024
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"Fantastic place to stay."
We were a large group of adults with toddlers and babies. This was a comfy, spacious and well equipped property. It had all we needed. Beautifully presented, very comfortable beds, lovely location, gorgeous views!!
The host was helpful and always available when needed. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed by Elise5.0★Mar 2024
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"Nuru was a lovely welcome to the property and gave us a thorough tour of the place."
We were pleasantly surprised with how beautiful it was, ample room for our large group and beautiful grounds. We had the perfect weekend and would love to stay again!
Reviewed by Lola5.0★Feb 2024
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"Fabulous stay at Buckholt Stables, incredible holiday home with beautiful bedrooms, spacious living and dining areas and a fantastic hot tub."
Stayed here for a girls trip in December and we had the time of our lives. Thank you so much to Michael and family, we hope to come back someday!!
Reviewed by Erin5.0★Nov 2023
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"A lovely property, and we all had a great time, especially with hot tub and fire pit!"
For owner's attention please:- Needs much better exterior lighting for cooking and to get to fire pit and hot tub - had to take barbecued food inside to eat - ridiculous Door knobs hard to use - suggest replace with levers Grab handle needed at main entrance Handrail at steps down to boot room 9.00 depart too early for large party (we were 15) - suggest 10.00
Reviewed by Julian5.0★Aug 2023
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"Lovely location and beautiful accommodation, poor maintenance and poor housekeeping, owner very nice and helpful"
Reviewed by Jackie3.1★May 2023
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"We had a wonderful week at the stables."
Watching the hares from the dining room window in the mornings was a special experience. Nuru was
excellent. We all found it difficult with the hot taps in the en suites as they turned the wrong way and we often ended up wet. The downstairs loo was fun as when the first person got locked in we wondered where the banging was coming from, until we investigated. Perhaps this could be looked into. Overall a very successful week.
Reviewed by Gloria4.4★Apr 2023
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"We have had a wonderful week at this property."
Very well equipped and beautifully presented, a comfortable, quiet and relaxing place to stay. The facilities are very good however the review takes a hit on maintenance as there were a number of problems with the plumbing. That was quite disruptive, however, the housekeeper was really supportive, responded quickly and managed to get plumbing help summoned promptly, so overall the property deserves a high score. Would definitely recommend to other visitors.
Reviewed by Stephanie4.4★Mar 2023
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"I booked Buckholt Stables as a 60th Birthday surprise for my unsuspecting husband."
Family and friends were among our 17 guests ready to celebrate with us. There was much fun and laugher from everyone – however we were very disappointed to see that the issues which had been raised by other guests quite some time before and which I had also asked the owner about in previous correspondence had not been attended to. I am concerned that the property is not living up to its full potential. There appears to be a running theme with the customer reviews for Buckholt Stables about poor maintenance, things not working properly and the general repair to the property. This is such a shame when it could be a real gem. One of our showers still wasn't working in Loon Room which is totally unacceptable when as guests we have paid for this facility. I trust that money will be refunded for this! Only one of the dishwashers was working which again caused great inconvenience when you are a large party - there are three in the industrial kitchen. We had no hot water on the morning of our departure in the kitchen - again causing total inconvenience for trying to clear the property. Two of the sofas in the main living room had broken legs and the third sofa was also in a state of disrepair. These are ongoing issues which despite being pointed out by other guests, are not being dealt with in a timely manner. The owner's email communication leading up to our holiday has been so good developing a strong relationship with the guest, but as I have already said, the ongoing issues blight everything and this is such a shame when, Buckholt Stables is in a wonderful location, and has all the makings of what could be a special property. At the moment it is unfortunately not really as advertised / promoted.
Reviewed by Tracey2.2★Jan 2023
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"After reading the visitors book comments and reviews we are in complete agreement that Buckholt Stables is a great rental property and Nuru, the housekeeper, is really helpful - sorted a couple of urgent issues for us as soon as raised them both before (providing contents information)and during the stay."
Dining room and kitchen facilities were excellent. Beds very comfortable.
The problem with the property is an obvious lack of regular maintenance.What is particularly disappointing is that many of the items listed below also appear in reviews from 1, 2, even 5 months ago!
We rented a property advertised as having all rooms en suite, which is specifically why we chose this property. One of the showers wasn’t working, as previously reviewed, which is not acceptable as there are no public facilities. None of our guests particularly wanted to visit another guests bedroom to shower. Given that it obviously hadn’t been working for several weeks it rather begs the question of why we were not warned beforehand instead of being told on arrival? Presumably because we might have asked for a discount? This caused immense inconvenience. Also advertised was a hot tub but the bubbles weren’t working for the first four days. This was fixed on day five but literally took the tub out all day. Both these issues mentioned by customers a month ago?
Also mentioned a month ago, problems with sofa. In fact two sofas had broken legs/backs and we had to put books under one to make it safe. Disappointing that the owners hadn’t bothered to do this. Even more disappointing that it wasn’t pointed out to us since had previously been advised to them. The third sofa is not broken but needs some attention.
Other plumbing issues: Snaffles shower needs descaling badly as hard to use as jet is misdirected (mentioned in August review!) broken toilet seat in Ironmongers; cold tap in Fourposter basin not working; several loose taps; hot water in basins very hot (beware children).
Finally, we stayed for 7 nights. This might not be a problem if you stay for a shorter period and don’t require hanging space, but 5 of the bedrooms have neither a wardrobe or even a hook so there is nowhere to hang clothes.
Reviewed by Nigel3.8★Jan 2023
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"It is indeed a very nice property to live in with a large gathering of friends and family."
We appreciated the offerings the place had and there is a lot that one can do during their stay whilst enjoying the nature around.
For the property, would suggest to have some scheduled maintenance to be in place. During our stay we only had one dish washer, and couple of showers weren't working. If the property has some routine maintenance, .am sure the stay would be more enjoyable.
Thanks,
Manju
Reviewed by Manju3.8★Dec 2022
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"House in excellent location for an active rambling, walking holiday with/without pets."
Quiet location but near lovely villages.
Stables 'very stretched out building' with nine lovely, individually designed rooms. Gave the whole party some privacy with the chance to meet up in large living room, lounge and very spacious dining room and professional, superbly equipped kitchen. A joy to prepare a big meal in here ;)
Outdoors a lovely sunken firepit which was excellent for a huge Christmas Eve fire, Carol singing and marshmallows .
Excellently equipped bar with two drinks fridges, stocked with 2 welcome bottle of wines.
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Never seen a holiday home with such a large amount of glasses for all occasions, oodles of cutlery, plates, crockery, kitchen utensils, kitchen towels, dishwasher detergent, washing up liquid and more!
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Utility room/side building with washing machine, detergent and very handy dry area (for our pool towels - bring along!) and damp clothes (after our walks in all weather) was much appreciated.
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Everybody (even our granny aged 83!) loved the huge jacuzzi and the beautiful gardens (with BBQ and garden furniture).
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Small niggles, which we would have expected to be fixed before our arrival:
* flickering lightbulbs in two of the bathrooms
* broken shower in one of the rooms - was un-usable for the entire stay
* one bedroom glass door into the gardens was slightly cracked and needs fixing (crack on outside of double glazing, so no draft etc)
* jacuzzi not working on full power/no bubbles but lovely temperature to relax in
* one of the sofas bit wobbly (back needs fixing)
* one chair was missing one of the wheels
Big thank you to the stables caretaker who only lived around the corner.
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Apart from the above our stay was a dream - perfect for a large group or family, to celebrate a special occasion. Would definitely recommend and will return (provided the above 'to do list' has been actioned;))
Thank you Buckholt Stables for a magical family Christmas!
Reviewed by Uli4.7★Dec 2022
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"The stables and grounds absolutely fantastic."
Enjoyed a family weekend there, cosy open fire, large dining table so we could all eat together.
Hot tub a lovely treat.
Our dog enjoyed exploring the grounds
Nuru was really friendly and helpful
Would definitely like to return
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2022
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"Fabulous property and beautiful surroundings!"
We were so comfortable and well looked after by Nuru - definitely one to return to.
Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Nov 2022
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"Stunning property in a fab location (albeit a bit difficult to find)."
We stayed for a Sales Meeting and the facilities were perfect. Amazing rooms with incredibly comfortable beds. The most well equipped industrial kitchen. A dining room that was perfect to hold our meeting in - even had an HDMI cable right where I needed one to set up projector!! Strong wifi. Beautiful grounds, hot tub, large BBQ, everything we needed and more.
Reviewed by Gina5.0★Oct 2022
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"A beautiful setting for our weekend stay."
The size and space offered was perfect for our group and we all very much enjoyed our time together. The weather was perfect too. The following points are our feedback which may be helpful;
Towel pack didn’t include facecloths but did include hot tub towels which wasn’t made clear.
No oven gloves or tea towels provided.
Some toiletry bottles appeared already half used.
Fan not working in one of the bedrooms Wart Hog – owner aware, but also one of the 3 in the dining room wasn’t working.
None of the saucepans in the kitchen had lids.
Crockery - loads of bowls and small plates but there weren’t as many large plates.
Long matches (there were only short ones) would’ve been useful for lighting the gas rings as the igniter only seemed to work for the oven.
Plenty of fridge, freezer and larder space provided.
Potentially a hornets nest nearby? We killed about a dozen - thankfully no one was stung.
Some of the underfloor heating was fully on during our stay despite having warm weather. In particular the boot room where the dog slept, and the corridor along to the four poster room. Occupants of both rooms were quite uncomfortable at times.
Complimentary bottles of wine and an ice making machine were much appreciated - although it would’ve been useful to know there was the ice machine at time of booking - could have saved having some delivered!
The girls staying in Loon reported that they couldn’t stop the shower dripping. The shower head in Snaffles needs descaling, an enormous contrast to the one in Warthog which was beautiful.
Communication between Sykes/owner/guest was not good. However the owner was extremely helpful during our stay when we had a problem.
Reviewed by Louise4.1★Aug 2022
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"A beautiful property, very comfortable and spotlessly clean."
Delightful garden well-furnished. A kind welcome on arrival. My husband was able to use his mobility scooter throughout the ground floor. We occupied a downstairs room called Luton, which could be made more suitable for mobility-impaired guests by providing grab bars in the bathroom. We had a lovely time, thank you very much.
Reviewed by Anne-marie5.0★Jul 2022
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"Buckholt stables is an incredible property!"
The commercial kitchen meant we could cook meals for 18 easily, the gas bbq outside is also big enough to cook for 18. The bedrooms were all great, the living room and dining room again were perfect for a big group. We were very lucky with the weather and spent most of our time outside in the front and back gardens, using the massive hot tub and fire pit.
The owner Michael called prior to the stay to check if we had any questions which was nice. We were welcomed by Nuru who was lovely and showed us how to use everything.
Highly recommend this place for a big birthday or get together.
Reviewed by Ben5.0★Jul 2022
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"Absolutely amazing place."
the pics on the website dont do it enough justice
will definately be looking to visit again
Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2022
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"Buckholt Stables is absolutely incredible."
The photos do not do it justice. The house and grounds are amazing, the garden is beautiful and we were lucky enough to have the white blossom trees out in full. Each bedroom was an excellent size and each en-suite was ideal. The dining area was beautiful and my family (17 of us!) enjoyed being able to all sit together to eat, looking out at the stunning views of the fields. Michael, the owner answered all my questions I had before our stay and the housekeeper was lovely and friendly and nothing was too much trouble when we needed to contact her while we were at the house. The industrial style kitchen was ideal for our big family as it had multiple big fridges and freezers. We would all definitely stay at Buckholt Stables again and would recommend it other large families. 10/10
Reviewed by Alice4.7★Apr 2022
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"We spent a lovely few days with extended family at Buckholt Stables."
The house and garden exceeded our expectations and we had a wonderful time enjoying the facilities, especially the large hot tub and fire pit. Everything we needed was there and the house was very clean and well maintained. A really lovely spacious place to stay.
Reviewed by Holly5.0★Apr 2022
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"I rented this property for my father-in-laws 90th birthday celebration with all his family."
The accommodation more that exceeded my expectations; the images do not do it justice. The property is immaculately maintained and has everything you would need. The garden and surrounding farmland are beautiful and the hot tub is huge! Everything was perfect. Thank you. I would happily book Buckholt stables again.
Reviewed by Miranda4.7★Apr 2022
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"I had booked this house to celebrate a special birthday with a group of friends and I couldn’t have picked better everyone in the party was completely blown away by it."
It was so comfortable and we struck lucky with the weather allowing us to breakfast outside and enjoy the gorgeous garden, the dogs loved the freedom to just run around in it safely, the hot tub is huge and was well used all weekend. The catering kitchen was perfect to cook up a special celebration meal all in all it was a weekend to remember and has given us some very special memories, I would thoroughly recommend it.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2022
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"Michael at Buckholt Stables was very helpful especially prior to our stay, answering any concerns or queries we had."
Can't fault Buckholt Stables, it was amazing.
However, I wouldn't use your site again as I felt the information you provided regarding the chef & gala was inaccurate & misleading, which I raised this with yourselves at the time.
Reviewed by Marcia4.1★Feb 2022
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"Fabulous! Very clean."
Amazing facilities and grounds. Loved it!
Reviewed by Jo5.0★Feb 2022
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"Second time back and would certainly come back."
Ideal for our big family get-together.
Reviewed by Joseph5.0★Jan 2022
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"We stayed at Buckholt Stables recently to celebrate my husbands 60th birthday, although the photos on the website looked nice, they don’t do the actual property the justice it deserves."
Every bedroom was perfect, a fully comprehensively kitted out commercial kitchen, lovely dining and sitting room areas, not to mention the brilliant locker room c/w dog pens. To top it off there is a lovely private garden and hot tub area, which was a great addition to an already well thought out and impressive property. We will definitely be booking again next year !
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2021
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"We were at Buckholt Stables with family for my sister's 60th birthday, the age range was 7 to 63."
What a brilliant time we all had! The Stables are beautiful and the facilities superb. Large dining room and living room with room for everyone to sit comfortably, a very big fireplace so everyone was toasty. The bedrooms are 5 star, all with en-suite. Unoverlooked and looking out to lovely countryside at the back and a large private garden at the front. I didn't realise there was a hot tub when we booked, but it's huge and went down very well with all ages. Michael and Nuru were both so helpful and we felt very welcomed. Honestly the photos (which look good) actually don't do the place justice as not all the facilities are shown, we were delighted. Fabulous place for family or friends get together, I would wholeheartedly recommend.
Reviewed by Dereka5.0★Nov 2021
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"The facilities at Buckholt Stables are exceptional - the large hot tub was much appreciated by the youngsters and the oldies could relax in beautiful gardens."
For animal lovers the abundance of peasants and partridges on site and the view of the cattle were lovely. The bedrooms are fantastic - all en suite and with very comfortable beds. The furnishings throughout the property were excellent. The commercial kitchen takes some getting used to when self-catering but its array of machines and utensils is amazing. We had excellent excursions to Salisbury Cathedral and Mottisfont National Trust Gardens, both within easy reach. The introduction by the housekeeper was both very welcoming and informative.
Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2021
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"One of the on suite toilets did not work, also there were no kitchen knives."
We had to ring the house keeper for a bread knife and knife for preparing food. There was also no hot water in the kitchen. We all thought that having to vacate the property by 9am, and having to strip all the beds and wash up in cold water( instructions were to leave dishwasher empty) unreasonable, especially as we had a disabled and very elderly member of the family.
Reviewed by Brian4.1★Jul 2021
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"Our family holiday was truly excellent."
The holiday home exceeded our expectations. Everyone from my newest granddaughter of 8weeks to me grandad had a fantastic time. Everything was there that you needed. The hot tub was a real bonus. The other 6 grandchildren loved it. We felt totally at ease with all the extras we did not expect. The space. The gardens. The cows and there new calf’s. The BBQ. The swing chairs in the garden. Really excellent. And the owner. A true Gent. Nothing was a problem. His help sorting out activities for us all. A wonderful host. We WILL BE BACK !!!!!.
Reviewed by Carle5.0★May 2021
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"Fabulous House perfect for large family groups and Reunions in a great location."
Helpful owners and staff
Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Aug 2020
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"Fantastic house with every luxury."
Hidden in lovely countryside and felt completely isolated. Great walks and runs from the house and plenty to do nearby. We loved the big family dining room, luxury rooms and bathrooms, bar, jacuzzi, private garden and really useful and interesting OS map wallpaper. We also had a catered dinner organised by the owner for a family celebration (the chef Kaye was fantastic)- well worth doing. 10/10
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2020
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"The holiday rental was very luxurious and peaceful with good facilities."
The attitude of Sykes in ignoring government guidelines during the Covid 19 situation left a lot to be desired and I will not be using them again.
Reviewed by Richard4.7★Jul 2020
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"This is by far the best holiday rental we have ever stayed in!"
The pictures do not do it justice. This is an absolutely wonderful house with superb touches. We are looking to rebook as we enjoyed our stay so much. Have shouted from the rooftops about this but fear everyone will be booking and this will limit availability to me!!
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Mar 2020
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"Buckholt Stables is a really remarkable place, perfect for family gatherings."
The accommodation is of an exceptionally high standard and clearly a lot of care and attention has been lavished on every detail. The site whilst somewhat remote is beautifully situated with plenty of walks in all directions. The facilities match high end hotels and the attention to our requirements by the hosts made for an excellent family reunion. This is a very special place which exceeded expectations on all levels.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Feb 2020
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"Buckholt Stables is a wonderful venue for a big family holiday - plenty of room for children to play."
A beautiful Christmas tree was provided for us. Beds very comfortable and of impressive size!
Reviewed by Susan4.7★Dec 2019
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"This property is absolutely stunning!"
The bedrooms are large and beautifully decorated, as are the bathrooms. Every details has been thought of, clearly with guests' comforts in mind. Both the dining room and the living room are very spacious. We were a party of 16 including 4 lively children and there was more than enough space for all of us.
The grounds are gorgeous with a huge hot tub too and Michael, the owner, is very friendly and helpful.
Everything about this place is just perfect. I cannot recommend it strongly enough.
A weekend here really was a treat!
Reviewed by Mia5.0★Nov 2019
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"Our stay a Buckholt Stables was wonderful, it is a beautiful house in a stunning location."
The house is well equipped, extremely comfortable, decorated and furnished to a very high standard with many thoughtful touches.
The owner and the staff were amazing and nothing was too much trouble.
We had dinner cooked by the the chef on Saturday night which was delicious and really made our weekend special,
Our stay from start to finish was faultless
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2019
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