Havana1015S
February 2014
The photos of Bullace Barn on the web site really do not do the Barn justice and therefore upon arrival our first impressions were simply amazing! Everything is so much bigger than the pictures give the impression of being and the Barn is immaculate.
The large kitchen diner is great for the whole family to be together while meals are being cooked and for sitting and eating together but we also sat and played games around the table and spent most of our time together in the kitchen.
The kitchen is filled with pretty much every utensil you can think of and also included little extras like dishwasher tablets, fairy liquid, dishcloths, tea towels, tin foil, cling film, salt and pepper, food bags, bin liners and even some flowers, some of which we haven't had before when we have stayed elsewhere and we have stayed in a number of different places.
I had a couple of questions to ask the owner before we arrived and Jane was very helpful. The welcome basket was very nice and a thoughtful touch also.
The bedrooms are very comfortable with lots of storage, there is also a hairdryer provided and hand wash in the bathrooms.
The pool table is a great added bonus, this is at the centre of the Barn and has the floor to ceiling window. With the first floor being open plan you can look down over the pool table from the balcony and also watch the horses who are sometimes directly outside the window. There is also a games cupboard.
The living room is very comfortable and very light with lots of light from the large arched window coming in. The only criticism would be that the television is probably not in the best position, however we spent less than a couple of hours watching the television as we were either out and and about or sat together in the kitchen so it really wasn't a problem.
The large utility room was also great for storing all our boots, pushchair and for giving the dog a clean down after being out.
The owners seem to be taking notice of people's comments and feedback as the items suggested in other reviews are now in the Barn and we could not find fault with anything at all, as there really was everything we could possibly need. Before we went I did ring and enquire as to whether there was a slow cooker, as we like to use one for when we have days out walking, I was told that there wasn't one in the Barn at that time, that said, the owner had gone out and bought one before we arrived and the same also applied with my enquiry about a high chair. The owner Jane really couldn't have been more helpful before and during our stay.
The location is great with the Trans Pennine Trail literally 5 minutes walk from the Barn and there are lots of short walks also in the local area which were perfect for us with a 5 month old baby. There is lots more to explore than we had time for and I am sure we will return at some point in the future.
I would have to be really very picky if I were to criticise anything about the place as the Barn really did exceed our expectations and in our opinion is definitely worthy of its 4 stars.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Bullace Barn to anyone.