Something Different

Something different shed stay is was a big disappointment.CHEAP BUT NOT CHEERFUL!Very basic accommodation.Beds we're terrible , one was squeaky and the bouble bed was very bouncey which disturbed the other person when their sleep partner moved.It could be a nice place to stay if there was a little thought and care taken.Even though they didn't receive notice from Bookings.com of our stay.You would think the accommodation would be prepared at all times for visitorsWe arrived and beds weren't made .The placed needed a good clean , just general maintenance.We stayed in winter and it was absolutely freezing when arrived .There are two fire places but even after a phone call to the people to let them know we were on the way neither fires were lit .What fire wood there was was damp and hard to get a fire going because it and only matches with firelighters to get going.It said on Air bnb that the shed is insulated but it is not.We shut off as many rooms as possible but even with two fires going the place was still cool.Cobwebs everywhere on walls and ceilings. As I said a little more thought would go along way.Basic cleaning would help, floors and walls , shelves in kitchen we're dirty. The rugs were filthy.Road noise is absolutely terrible and is pretty constant, Some of the trucks sound like aircraft landing.It was a bit disturbing to find a sign in the kitchen saying Rats and mice come into the shed and this was on a container on the fridge.The last night there was evidence of mice being in there as ran across my husband head while he was a sleep,fortunately for me I was sleep on the lounge because of the distrub sleep I had the night before.There was also an issue with laundry/ bathroom .There is no basin for shaving and brushing teeth , the door was impossible to open by yourself from the inside.It was fortune that someone else was here when the first person use the toilet to let them out. Which is real safety hazard.The only entrance to kitchen was through a sliding glass door which would normally one an outside wall and the frame was quite a tripping hazard.There were some good points such as games a comfortable lounge but not enough to make me book it again.It's a shame because the people that own it seemed lovely.

We booked for two people and our dog for a 4 day period. We LOVED every moment.Yes it is a very low-key basic kind of stay but all websites were honest and we knew what we were getting into. For what we wanted, a relaxed and private farm stay away from technology, people and the hustle and bustle of the city it was perfect.It is very much a cheap, self-sufficient bush camp/farm shed stay, but the beds are warm and clean, the kitchen is fully equiped and large, the toilet is modern, the shower water is hot, the fences are well kept and secured and the view is unmatched.Vivien (the owner) was lovely and kind and very understanding that our dog does not react well with strangers and made sure we were comfortable and safe.The road is quite loud and does sound similar to an airplane lane over your house - but it is easy to zone out and the sounds of birds chirping in the morning and the fire crackling at night was louder.We are DEFINITELY booking again, and are recommending the place to all our friends who have dogs they want to take on holiday.

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