Guests say
Barn Owl Cottage in Louth, Lincolnshire, is praised for its peaceful setting, wildlife, and cosy atmosphere. Guests enjoy the rural charm, fishing lake, and welcoming owners. While some find the spiral staircase challenging and the property not ideal for the elderly or very young, the overall experience is one of tranquillity and comfort, with many looking forward to return visits.
Most reviews indicate a satisfactory level of cleanliness, with the property described as beautiful and well-maintained. However, one review mentioned dust and cobwebs, which suggests room for improvement.
The location is highly appreciated for its tranquillity and natural beauty, with peaceful walks and wildlife. It's rural and not within walking distance to amenities, which is ideal for some but may require a car for others.
The cottage is generally considered comfortable, with warm rooms and a cosy feel. However, the spiral staircase may pose difficulties for some guests, and there were comments about the heat at night.
Facilities like the fishing lake are well-regarded, and the property is equipped for a comfortable stay. However, there are mentions of dated kitchen units, old furniture, and an electric fence issue, indicating some areas need attention.
While guests mention receiving a local plum cake and tea and coffee facilities as a welcome gift, there are not enough reviews referencing consistent thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category.
About this property
Louth 6.9 miles. Wonderfully converted from a traditional barn, is this well-presented accommodation, Barn Owl. This spacious property enjoys a wonderful blend of character styling with contemporary furnishings to ensure a welcoming stay at any time of the year. Here, you will find two well-presented bedrooms comprising of a double and a twin, each boasting a refreshing interior and ample storage and space to house your personal belongings. On the ground-floor there is a well-equipped kitchen which houses all the essentials to cater for yourselves during a week-long break, before you settle down within the spacious sitting room to tune into the TV. Barn Owl is well-placed for accessing a number of Lincolnshire's finest sights.
Louth is a bustling market town resting on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Within the historic town you will find Grade II listed buildings, St James Church, a theatre, art deco cinema, museum, golf course, a leisure centre complex and excellent shopping opportunities. Within close reach are a number of rolling hills, quaint villages and superb cycling and walking opportunities, as well as the the coastal resorts of Cleethorpes, Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Sitting/dining room.
Oil-fired central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, freezer (shared use), TV with DVD player and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Washing machine facility for guest use.
Fuel and power included in rent.
High chair and cot available on request.
Off-road parking.
Private courtyard to the front, shared use of barbecue and furniture.
On-site fishing lake, exclusive to Canal Farm Cottages.
Sorry, no smoking.
Two pets welcome.
Shop within 4.5 miles, pub within 4.6 miles.
Reviews (18)
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Paul
. My girlfriend's health wasn't at its best over the festive period and so at the 11th hour we decided not to participate in the vacation.. Although we did give it another 24hrs into the holiday before finally deciding not to go
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Sarah
Our second stay at canal cottages we love the tranquility owners are lovely at hand but give you your privacy, we will be back again at some point Thankyou
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Martin
The Furniture and fittings were very old and shabby. The kitchen units were scratched and very dated along with very poor standard of crockery. Scratchy thin old towels were provided. Two out of date coffee sachets and two yellowed Tea bags were all that was provided in the welcome tray with a loaf of local plum bread ( which was nice!) It was as if the bare minimum had been provided for visitors. But worst of all was the Electric fence around the pond, hidden in the grass under the hedge, our Dog was electrocuted whilst being walked on the long lead at 10pm on the first night. Even other residents heard the horrible scream from 200 yards away! No warning signs or advice from the owners who were onsite .Imagine a small child. We reported this to Sykes the next day but there was no response from the owners other than an offer to come in and clean. No apology or visit re the Electric fence!. The task of dusting and de-cobwebbing would have been a long task and therefore rejected by us Obviously not enough care was considered prior to our arrival. We could not stay in the Barn further as the Musty smell lingered This was our second Sykes Holiday of the year previously staying in Oaks 1 in Northumberland which was amazing for the same cost. Such a disappointment we decided to return home on a 4 hour drive on the Monday having only managed 2 nights out of 7.We would not consider ourselves as Negative people but we did not expect lower standards from our home address on a Sykes holiday. On a positive note the Bedding was fresh and the surroundings were peaceful. We have lodged a formal complaint with Sykes as we believe this property is not up to the standard that we have experienced previously.