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What our customers say about their holidays

• Jake - Verified booking

  Old Barns is a beautiful building in a gorgeous setting.

  The house is large and spacious yet warm and cosy, thanks to the aga and open log fire as well as ample central heating. This was so lovely to come back to after exploring all the stunning scenery that Anglesey has to offer. The rear garden has great space for eating outdoors and there’s lots of grass for dogs (or kids) to run around. To the front there is a wooded area where we enjoyed watching rabbits and red squirrels, as well as access to the surrounding nature reserve (we found wellies a good idea for this track during our autumn stay). The kitchen has everything you could need to feed a family, and the towels and linens provided were very clean and soft. The decor is in keeping with the style of the property and on the whole works very well. The owner has achieved a really nice lived-in feel which is lacking in a lot of holiday lets. On that note, this isn’t a pristine, like-new property, so may not be suited to those with very demanding standards on cleaning/upkeep. If the odd dusty shelf or stained carpet is a no-no for you then this probably isn’t your cup of tea. Personally I would also advise the owner to replace the mattress I slept on (the double bed furthest from the kitchen) but I understand that mattresses are a very subjective thing and others may find it more comfortable. In any case, it certainly didn’t stop my enjoyment of the weekend at Old Barns.

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• Jacqueline - Verified booking

  The building and property itself were beautiful and looked amazing from the outside however we were really disappointed when we looked around.

  The furnishings nothing like the photos at all. The ornaments, pictures and lamps had all been replaced with different items. The sofa in the TV area was broken at the back and the curtains throughout the property were falling off the hooks. The place wasn’t clean with cob webs and dirt around the rooms. I’m pleased we had no one in our party sleeping upstairs because there were dead flies around and the beds and chairs were horrendous. Definitely not as advertised. The towels didn’t match and were old and hard. On a more positive note the kitchen was a great size and the garden was great for our dog however he did manage to get out but luckily it wasn’t the field with the sheep in and he came back when called as we never left him alone but being a typical Springer spent time in the bushes. This place has so much potential and could be absolutely amazing. It needs a major clean, and new furniture and a new bathroom down the old end as it is very old and not very welcoming.

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  We wouldn't rate it as a 4 star plus, it was very dirty with cobwebs all over the cottage, lovely big windows but so dirty as never been cleaned.

  Really disappointed with the back garden as we had a small dog and the grass was taller than her so we didn't let her out, the security of garden is very poor anyway she could get out. owners dog tried to attack her on first day, we did tell him and he did keep his indoors, but just sort of said they are dogs! Master bedroom no wardrobes and the most uncomfortable bed with metal bit sticking thru. Kitchen was poor on cooking utensils like pans and plates. Curtains need to be fixed as hanging off. The heating was supposed to come on early evening and it never once came on, we where able to light the big fire at our expense which was lovely in the evenings, but it didn't heat bathrooms or bedrooms. Also half the lights need new bulbs which we did tell owner but he was not going to replace bulbs at all. Such a shame as such a lovely area and if these things where addressed it could be lovely.

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• Bethan - Verified booking

  OldBarns is just a beautiful place to stay, and it's so much bigger than the photos.

  The property is very spacious for eight guests, and it gives you the feeling the owner has really thought about his guests having a relaxing time. The property backs on to an RSPB site, which just enhances the already beautiful tranquil spot the property sits in. We were all so delighted with our very lucky find, we kept talking about it for the whole week we were there. The owner, Vic, really wants his guests to be happy, he was very attentive, kind hearted and at the end of the phone for anything. I loved watching all the birds in the garden, and the dawn chorus was glorious. There are beautiful bluebells and primroses in the gardens and lining the verges of the track down to the property. We will definitely return. We didn't do all the things we wanted to do around Anglesey as we loved hanging about the house and gardens so much. Thank you!

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• Georgina - Verified booking

  First of all the owner, was really lovely, he gave us a bunch roses, a bottle of Prosecco & a box of Christmas Crackers on arrival.

  He even gave me a home remedy for my chesty cough! The barn is very big (well- to what we're used to anyway!). We went for Christmas. There was a roaring fire on the go, a beautiful Christmas Tree, a piano, there was everything that we needed. The kitchen was perfect for the dogs to rest, with the Agar on constantly they were so comfortable, and with lovely walks close to the barn as well as the beach just a short drive away - they had a great break too. I agree with some other previous comments, if you're looking for pristine 'show room' decor then maybe this is not the place for you - however, if you like a homely, comfortable and a large space that is cosy..a place that has everything you need without feeling too scared to touch anything, AND with red squirrels in the garden...then I'd highly recommend the old barns.

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