Guests say
The Milking Shed in Devon is highly praised for its well-appointed, cosy, and spacious interiors, complete with quality fittings. Guests appreciate the secure garden, ideal for dogs, and the property's proximity to Bantham beach and local amenities. The hosts, Liza and Guy, are commended for their friendliness and attentiveness, enhancing the stay with personal touches. Guests have made cherished memories and look forward to returning.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score.
The location is frequently highlighted as a strong point, with its close proximity to the beach, local pub, and peaceful surroundings, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoyment.
Guests find the property to be beautiful and spacious, with a secure garden and cosy, well-furnished rooms that cater to families and pets, ensuring a comfortable stay.
The property is equipped with quality fittings and essentials like soap and washing up liquid. The only suggested improvement is the addition of a hot tub, indicating that the facilities are otherwise excellent.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through their warm welcome and personal interactions, such as sharing local activities. Gifts like wine and olives are mentioned, which are greatly appreciated, though such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Old Milking Shed is an immaculately presented, beautifully converted barn. Just a 15 minute walk from the popular sandy beach of Bantham, and a five minute 'stagger' from the 14th Century pub, The Sloop, the property has been sensitively developed as an annex to the adjacent owner's accommodation, sleeping up to six adults. Original features including stonework and oak beams have been retained, whilst contemporary fittings, the latest appliances and beautiful bathrooms have been added to create a stylish coastal retreat. The property offers a sociably-located kitchen with Siemens appliances, and open-plan living/dining areas perfect for entertaining, including a comfortable sitting room with wood-burning stove for cosy nights in, and a delightful sunroom for enjoying your morning coffee! The accommodation is presented over two floors, with three good sized bedrooms (including the master bedroom on the ground floor), all offering stylish en suite facilities. With a private, South-West facing garden, plenty of parking for 2-3 cars and a small dinghy or boat trailer, and an outside shower for rinsing off sandy dogs or children after a day at the beach, the property makes the ideal base for a seaside break all year round.
The picturesque coastal village of Bantham lies at the mouth of the River Avon close to Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Bigbury Bay with the famous Burgh Island, deep in the heart of the South Hams. A tiny unspoiled village comprising of whitewashed thatched cottages, a village store and a popular village pub The Sloop Inn, the village is within a short walk from Bantham Beach, voted one of the top beaches in all of Europe, its soft shallow sands ideal for swimming and paddling making it a popular for families. Lying in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the estuary and surrounding areas are a natural haven for wildlife and popular with walkers who can enjoy the magnificent scenery along the coastal footpath, the village of Thurlestone a half hour walk.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms:
1x King-size bed with immaculately presented en suite featuring a freestanding bath (with hand-held shower), large walk-in shower with rain head and hand-held showers, w.c, vanity unit with basin, heated towel rail and shaver point.
1x King-size bed with an en suite featuring a large walk in shower and heated towel rail.
1x Twin with an en-suite featuring a w.c, vanity unit with basin, and shaver point.
Cloakroom with w.c and basin.
Kitchen / dining room.
Sitting room.
Sunroom
Fridge, freezer, warming drawer, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle and Nespresso coffee pod machine.
TV, Blue Ray, Sonos music system.
Wifi.
Off road parking for 2-3 cars.
Private garden, with barbecue.
Bed linen and towels supplied.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Reviews (7)
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Alan
Very comfortable with quality touches including lovely bed linen. Could not fault the property. Sloop Inn closer on foot than we estimated. Bantham and coast path walks nearby which why we booked.
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Irina
Very cosy and well furnished. Everything you need is provided, including soap and washing up liquid. The back garden is lovely and sunny, perfect for dogs, too. We enjoyed eating our meals in the garden and catching the sun on the comfy sun loungers. The location is beautiful, very private and quiet, but still only minutes away from the beautiful Bantham beach. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back one day.
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Alison
Liza and Guy were the best hosts we have ever had, really friendly and genuinely interested in whether we had everything we needed, and were happy. Liza discovered I had a love of swimming as does she and took me early morning sea swimming with her. We had the best weekend and will definitely go back next year!