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The Dutch Barn

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5.0
out of 5
Herefordshire » Kimbolton Near Leominster
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Set on a winding bridle path, surrounded by Herefordshire countryside on the outskirts of Leominster, is Stanley Bank Farm.Within the farm is this wonderfully presented barn conversion ideal for families and friends looking to escape a busy lifestyle.Boasting reverse-level accommodation, this converted barn offers a much-deserved break in an interesting part of the UK.Nudging the Welsh border, ideally situated for the Hay Festival in May and the Ludlow Food Festivals in May, August and September , this is a fabulous location for walking, cycling and outdoor adventure.On return from a day exploring, you have two wonderfully appointed bedrooms mirroring each other in terms of style and design.
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About The Dutch Barn

Set on a winding bridle path, surrounded by Herefordshire countryside on the outskirts of Leominster, is Stanley Bank Farm. Within the farm is this wonderfully presented barn conversion ideal for families and friends looking to escape a busy lifestyle.

Boasting reverse-level accommodation, this converted barn offers a much-deserved break in an interesting part of the UK. Nudging the Welsh border, ideally situated for the Hay Festival in May and the Ludlow Food Festivals in May, August and September , this is a fabulous location for walking, cycling and outdoor adventure.

On return from a day exploring, you have two wonderfully appointed bedrooms mirroring each other in terms of style and design. They both come with zip/link beds, perfect for flexible sleeping arrangements and fitted wardrobes to stow away your belongings safely.

Enjoy a lie in each morning with a warming cup of tea before using the en-suite facilities to refresh you ready for the day ahead. In the evenings, when you want some down time with your loved ones, climb the staircase to the open-plan living room, which is bright and airy highlighting the quality furnishings.

You can relax on the sofa in front of the wall-mounted TV or simply take in the beautiful views of the surrounding farmland and green countryside. From the top of the stairs, you can see across to the stunning orchard.

Slide open the bi-folding doors and step out onto the balcony to appreciate the lush natural environment surrounding you. Bring out a refreshing drink and unwind with your family on a balmy afternoon, discussing plans for the rest of your trip.

If you are in need of even more relaxation, why not step outside and take a dip in the hot tub with a glass of your favourite drink and gaze up into the starry sky. You are close to the Hereford/Shropshire border, with plenty of delightful towns and villages to explore, such as Ludlow, Pembridge and Tenbury Wells.

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The Dutch Barn Reviews

Tamana
Beautiful property, spotless, clean and very well equipped. The hot tub gave it that extra special touch. The owners have thought of everything and truly made it a home from home. Brilliant hosting from the owners, very friendly and hospitable. An all round lovely stay.
We have rented a lot of holiday properties over the years and the Dutch Barn is definitely one of the best. It's better than the pictues, spotlessly clean, very well equipped, has fabulous views, and great hosts thank you Jackie and Peter. It's not often we find a place we want to return to but in the case of the Dutch Barn we definitely will in the future.
We enjoyed a wonderful week in the Dutch Barn which offered a first rate destination. The conversation is amazing which combined with the comfort, cleanliness & facilities gives an opportunity to enjoy a carefree holiday of the highest standard. We loved every minute of our stay enjoying the views of the Herefordshire countryside & life on a working farm the hot tub giving time to soak away the stresses & the delightful September weather for our trips to the wealth of National Trust properties in the area, local cities, towns & villages. A holiday full of memories thanks to Jackie & Pete for sharing such a great home.
The Dutch Barn was perfect for our staycation. The photos dont prepare you for the fantastic feeling you get when you walk in. A perfect home from home with everything you could want for a relaxing holiday. We spent most evenings on the spacious balcony enjoying the peace and quiet. There are some great walks from the door, so you dont need to get in the car. Members of the local golf club were friendly and welcoming. The local pub was a short walk away and has a lovely beer garden. Jackie and Peter couldnt have done more to make our stay a perfect one. Thanks for the lovely welcome hamper and the beans! We enjoyed seeing them harvested and sharing the story and the beans when we returned home.
We enjoyed a lovely week at The Dutch Barn with friends. The accommodation was spotless with attention to detail and a fantastic welcome hamper. We were fortunate with the weather and enjoyed relaxing after a day's activities either in the hot tub, at the outdoor area or on the spacious balcony. The large doors open to create a great space with lots of light and fresh air. The hosts are lovely and we would recommend a trip here to relax and soak up the peace and quiet.
Graham
Without doubt a wonderful place to stay. The owners should be very proud of what they have created at The Dutch Barn. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will certainly recommend this property to others for a quiet and relaxing vacation. The owners provide a very warm welcome and have offered everything needed for a great time, our thanks to them and we will hope to be back sometime in the future. Thanks again, Christine & Graham.
Probably the best holiday property we have stayed in, from the location, the owners, the cleanliness, the quality of bedding, the added extras. All in all 11 out of 10!
Fabulous property, immaculately maintained, wonderful idyllic farm setting. Jackie property owner, is warm, friendly and helpful. A great place to get away, relax and unwind.
The Dutch Barn is the best by a very long way of very many holiday cottages we have stayed in, we cannot recommend it highly enough. Jackie is a wonderful host, attentive and informative and she presents the Dutch Barn beautifully. The area provides many interesting days out and some spectacular countryside. We loved it!
Rehima
The Dutch Barn was the perfect staycation! We had the most relaxing stay for a week. It was equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The open plan lounge and kitchen have wonderful views overlooking the countryside. The sunrise and sunsets were picturesque. The beds were comfortable and convenient for access to the hot tub. Thanks to Jackie for being a wonderful, kind and helpful host. We are already planning another stay.
Excellently equipped cottage with every home comfort you could need. The host was welcoming and on hand if you needed anything whilst respecting your privacy. We had a wonderful stay and this venue deserves its 5 stars.
Nicola
This property has the wow factor. It is spotlessly clean, very welcoming, a home from home feeling. In a quiet and peaceful location with lovely, unobstructed views. The perfect staycation.
Fantastic property in idyllic setting with great facilities and plenty to seedo nearby. Very helpful and friendly owners.
Caroline
Beautiful barn with views from every window, immaculately clean and everything thought of. Lots to see and do in the local area, kept us busy for 2 weeks. Jackie and her family have created a wonderful retreat which is a credit to them.
Andrew
A lovely place to spend a week, the Dutch Barn had everything you need. Some great places to visit near by.
Christopher
The owners are clearly committed to providing excellent accomodation. We were delighted with our stay.
Vincent
Fantastic holiday property. Jackie & Peter couldn't have been any more helpful than they were. Perfect base for some great walks.
Imelda
The perfect place to stay for a weeks staycation especially as the weather wasnt too kind to us. The Dutch Barn definitely had the WOW factor. We had everything we needed in a perfect setting. We had a lovely hamper of local products, including a bottle of wine and apple juice waiting for us on arrival. Jackie was there at the end of the phone if we needed her and even offered to let us stay an extra night in order to avoid travelling home with Storm Eunice causing havoc throughout the south where we had to travel to. Highly recommended.
What a wonderful holiday spot. A fantastic view, super friendly host and a really lovely inside space. Not to mention the jacuzzi.
The holiday home we stayed in was amazing, the location was perfect I couldnt recommend it enough. It was of such a high standard of cleanliness and comfort and the property owner made it so welcoming. A perfect holiday.
Trudie
An amazing property where the owners have gone over and above to provide ... An amazing property where the owners have gone over and above to provide everything you need The property was immaculate and tastefully furnished The owners were extremely helpful and friendly nothing was too much for the little touches meant a lot I have never stayed in such a beautiful place Would highly recommend staying at the Dutch Barn and we will return
Lesley
So impressed with the Barn the cleanliness, the hamper and the friendliness of the host! Hot tub was a bonus and really well serviced throughout our stay!
Brenda
Sorry for late review this property is so amazing. Jackie the owner had thought of everything. The hamper, the toiletries, the wine etc were a lovely surprise. I dont want to say too much as I want future guests to get the same surprise we got. We will definitely be back
Kirsten
The Dutch Barn is beautiful and we had a lovely stay in beautiful surroundings . The accommodation was well equipped and the hot tub was a great treat!
Yvonne
Our stay in The Dutch Barn was peaceful and relaxing, we had beautiful views and the accommodation was excellent. The owner was very helpful and was always on hand to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend.
The Dutch barn is in a lovely peaceful setting. The facilities are exactly as described and clean and tidy. It is a wonderful area for those wanting some activity by day walks, national trust and towns to visitand relaxation by night. The owners are extremely helpful.
A exceptionality well presented and comfortable holiday home.
Jacqueline
What a wonderful place with everything you need to make it a great holiday. The barn is in such a great location to see animals which are right on your door step. There is so much to do in the area with lots of places to eat if you are too lazy to cook which i was . Jackie the hostess is so lovely if you need anything or need to know something you receive an answer straight away and she left a beautiful hamper for us all. The hot tub is an additional bonus at the end of a day to relax. Jackie thank you so much for sharing your beautiful accommodation. Good luck to you and your family in the future. Jackie
An extremely beautiful property that exceeded our expectations. The owners were helpful without being intrusive. The views from our 'upside down' contemporary barn were constantly amazing. Everything was well thought out and to a high specification. Highly recommended.
Shirley
It was a great place to come back to after we had spent our days out exploring. We enjoyed relaxing in the garden, playing badminton on the grass. The hot tub was fantastic. We had several bbqs as well. We loved our stay here.
The Dutch Barn is simply fantastic, beautiful designed and furnished, with everything you would need. I would strongly recommend.
Philip
We first visited the Dutch Barn in 2019, and loved it so much we immediately rebooked for 2020. Unfortunately due to covid we had to move it through to 2021. Jackie was so helpful with sorting it out. It was worth the wait. It was as lovely and relaxing as we had hoped for. The standard just as a high. A beautiful place, a lovely host family. Thank you Jackie for your welcome. We hope to be back. Its our chill out place in a beautiful area.
Probably the best holiday accommodation I have experienced. Jackie the owner has thought of absolutely everything to make this accommodation comfortable as well as stylish. The Dutch Barn is located in a stunningly beautiful area with some fabulous walks and attractions within easy reach. I can absolutely recommend The Dutch Barn for a superb holiday.
Barbara
I have no problems whatsoever with the Dutch Barn. My dissatisfaction is purely with Sykes and the way I was treated when my booking had to be changed because of Government restrictions due to COVID. There was no give at all it was their way or the highway and if I decided to cancel they would come after me for the balance of the deposit. You wouldnt allow me to change properties even though the rent for the Dutch Barn would be increased by OVER 700 to 1183 for the same week 12 months hence. This is just pure greed by Sykes who just see commission,commission commission!!!
Beautiful barn conversion in beautiful surroundings. The owners are really friendly and have included some very thoughtful touches that make it extra special. Some great walks from the doorstep which leaflets are provided for. If you fancy a meal out we highly recommend the Stockton cross which is only a short walk away.
Andrew
A lovely quiet location with fields all around. Beautifully laid outdecorated barn and not far from the nearest town. Even saw a lamb born as it was lambing season. Would definitely go back and take friends next time.
Wow! The Dutch Barn has everything you could ever ask for with exquisite accommodation, wonderful owners on hand and such a thoughtful welcome hamper. Everything about this property was fantastic and guaranteed we will be returning in the near future.
Brilliant property and the host couldnt do enough to help, I cannot rate this whole experience high enough! The pictures do not do this property justice! Do not hesitate in booking this property.
Andrew
We had a fantastic stay at the Dutch Barn over the October half term week with our fouryear old and baby. The barn had everything we needed and more, with stunning views over the countryside and hot tub we used everyday. It was a great escape from everyday life. The hosts Jackie and Pete were so accommodating and our son loved looking round the farm to see the animals and apple harvesting. The surrounding area had so much to do, including local walks from the barn and day trips further afield. Wed definitely recommend to anyone, and look forward to coming back one day.
Despite coming up as detached on searches this property is actually semidetached. The fridge freezer has a very tiny freezer section. Heating is not controllable except by the owners. Overall the property was excellent and we would return.
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Attractions Near The Dutch Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Dutch Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Herefordshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Queenswood Country Park - HR6 0PY
about 5 Miles
Queenswood Country Park has a stunning location offering panoramic views of the countryside. The area is abundant with wildlife and you can see how many species you can spot while enjoying the nature trails. The park also has a large children play area and a licensed café. Seasonal activities can be enjoyed during school holidays and at peak times of the year including Halloween events and crafting sessions as well as ranger led walks.
Lama Trekking at Old king Street Farm - NP16 6AA
about 21 Miles
Lamas are gentle, affectionate and unique animals and Lama Trekking is fast becoming a popular family attraction. At Old king Street Farm you can spend the day with the charming creatures and enjoy feeding them, grooming them and having a stroll through the woodland. Lamas are not ridden but they can carry all the picnic essentials including tables and chairs! Lama Treks around the stunning Black Mountains are also available. 
Spetchley Park and Gardens - WR5 1RS
about 23 Miles
Spetchley Park and Gardens in Worcestershire are the perfect place for a day trip all year round. During the summer months the gardens are really at their best with beautiful displays of flora and fauna. Many families choose to bring a picnic and there are several picnic tables in the grounds. The deer park is also a big hit with children as well as grown ups. The onsite tea room serves tasty sandwiches and cakes and uses local produce where possible.
The Edge Adventure Activity Centre - SK17 8PW
about 25 Miles
The Edge Adventure Activity Centre is the place to go if you are looking to have a day out with a difference. Ideal for active families with older kids and teenagers, the centre offers a range of thrilling activities including High Rope Courses, Trekking, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Mountain Boarding and Off Road Karting. You can enjoy just one or try a few of the available activities during a day at the centre. The centre also offers fun packed birthday parties and corporate events.