Reviews
We are sure you will have a wonderful break at Downhouse Farm, but don’t just take our word for it. Here you can read reviews from some of our lovely guests…
“We had a fantastic stay and I can’t recommend Granary Barn highly enough. Fantastic location with plenty to do. Beautiful accommodation and Kate has thought of EVERYTHING needed for an enjoyable stay. Such attention to detail! From the design of the space to all of the special touches. It really is a perfect place for a break. We can’t wait to go back. Especially our daughter, who loved the animals, big stack of toys and box of books!”
“Fabulous weekend! Wonderful very comfy, large, very well stocked house with loads of room and character. We have been having our reunions since 2015 and this is the best house! We’ve laughed loads and had wonderful walks too. ”
“We had a truly lovely stay at Granary Barn as a couple with our dog. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcome! The thoughtful welcome pack was such a lovely touch and set the tone for a relaxing break. The barn itself is beautifully renovated, combining rustic charm with modern comforts. The open-plan living space was light, warm and fully equipped, and the bedrooms were cozy and peaceful. The bathroom, with its rainfall shower, felt luxurious. One of our favourite moments was sitting out on the patio, watching the sheep and lambs grazing in the fields just beyond the patio, it was a truly idyllic countryside scene. Our dog was happy exploring the enclosed garden, and we felt completely at ease. It’s a perfect rural escape and we’d love to return!”
“Thank you Kate and Family for a wonderful weekend stay. You have a beautiful home which worked wonderfully for our multi-generational family group coming together to celebrate a birthday. We loved the gorgeous garden and enjoyed games of boules, croquet and cricket. We loved meeting and learning about the pigs, walking up Cam Peak, watching the gliders, big family meals at your farmhouse table and loads of games in the living room. Comfy beds to sleep in and fab views to wake up to. Thank you for a special weekend. ”
“Our third Christmas in a row here and it was just as special as the other two. We really feel at home in this beautiful place, loving all the space and the fantastic welcoming kitchen. Lots of lovely dog walks from the door and a great time for relaxing and spending time together as a family. ”
“Granary barn was absolutely beautiful, well equipped and renovated to a very high standard. Lovely comfortable beds, warm and inviting, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”
“If you’re after a peaceful countryside Cotswolds stay, I don’t think you can get much better than Granary barn. Beautiful location, stunning views which were perfect to watch the sun go down with a glass of wine in hand! The sheep, lambs and pigs were lovely, making me feel like we were completely out in the sticks but with the added benefit of Dursley Town being a short walk / drive away for food, restaurants and pubs. The surrounding area is really lovely, great for walks and runs - definitely recommend a walk up Cam Peak and the farmers market in Stroud. Granary barn is so perfect, with its stylish country theme, modern fittings and appliances, super clean, comfortable and it had everything we needed and more. The garden is completely enclosed so we could let the dog wander around and watch the sheep as she pleased! Kate was a fantastic host and made our stay really wonderful and relaxing, thank you so much. We can’t wait to come back!”
“We had an amazing my stay! It was a family get together pre Christmas. There was space for everyone, and Kate had thought of everything, high chairs for the babies, dog bowl/towel/treats, for the dogs, the kitchen had everything we needed to pull off a whole Christmas dinner, there was a fire on the go in the lounge for when we returned from wet muddy walks (the Cotswold Way is very close by) we didn’t want for anything! Kate is a great host, very welcoming and accommodating, I would highly recommend this house for a family get together.”
“Absolutely gorgeous farmhouse. Everything you need for a great stay and more. Kate had thought of everything you would need. The place was clean, spacious, comfy. Very peaceful surroundings and a stones throw away from cam peak. Perfect. Kate and her dad were helpful, kind and friendly. We loved Dot and Daisy too - saddleback pigs 💗💗 Had a very very restful time and will hope to return soon. Thank you xx”
“What a wonderful place Downhouse Farm is! A beautiful house, fully equipped with everything needed for a countryside stay. Kate was super responsive and helpful and the house was spotlessly clean and comfortable. So pleased we found it. Would highly recommend.”
“We had a wonderful family gathering. Special care has been taken to add touches to make Downhouse Farm feel really welcoming and very comfortable. We were able to easily have a family meal with 10 people all sitting together at the table. The bedrooms are all a generous sizes and beautifully presented. Thank you for what made a lovely memorable weekend.”
“Thank you again for our very special stay at your home. Usually we have a couple of things that we could think of that would have improved our previous stays but we just can’t fault everything that you offer in your super home and strive to achieve in making everything feel so very special. Attention to detail is superb, along with your comprehensive users guide full of information and such an interesting read.
We all very much appreciated the eco and sustainability that you are achieving too.
communication from start to finish with the hand written ‘hello’ was just so appreciated. We hope to return in April next year.”
“Our 3 night stay at Downhouse Farm was truly amazing. The house is beautifully renovated, with every little detail being well thought out and it is sparkling clean. Kate was extremely responsive to our queries and check in and out was a breeze. She also kindly accommodated our 2 little dogs for the stay (and provided a water bowl and treats on arrival). The personal touches were so appreciated - biscuits and tea & coffee, milk, games (including garden games), a book of recommendations and the list goes on. Every amenity you can think of is covered. Hair dryers, extra blankets, kiddies cutlery, a beautiful AGA stove/oven, hand wash, extra towels and shampoo and body wash. We really felt at home (8 of us), all beds were super comfortable and the peacefulness of the farm’s location made for good nights rest all round. The farm is located near to walking trails as well as a little hill - perfect for watching the sunset over the town of Dursley. The garden/outside seating area is just beautiful - under an apple tree over looking a field of sheep. Perfect for a family/friends breakaway, we wish we could have stayed longer!! Incredible value for money and we will definitely book again. Thank you Kate & family!”
You can read these reviews and more on various review and booking sites, including the following. But if booking a break with us, remember you’ll always get our best rates if you book direct!
Airbnb: Where we have 5* ratings for both properties and are ranked by Airbnb to be in the top 1% of homes on their site.
Google: We have all 5* Google Reviews
Here is a selection of comments written in our guest book…