Quality barn conversion in beautiful rural surroundings
- Barn1991 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 2–5 nights
Spacious well appointed self catering property with lovely views. Sleeps 8.
Bedrooms
Owner
Mrs. Claire Matthews
- Languages:
- english
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
Safety features
- First-aid kitIS IN THE LOBBY BY THE GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
- Smoke detectorTHERE IS ONE IN THE KITCHEN, ONE ON THE CELING ABOVE THE STAIRS, ONE IN THE MASTER BEDROOM
- Fire extinguisherTHERE IS ONE IN THE LOBBY BY THE GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
- Carbon-monoxide detectorTHERE IS ONE BY THE CENTRAL HEATING BOILER AND ONE IN THE LIVING ROOM
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- River
General
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Notes
- Children - We would point out that the property has many stairs and a high level gallery so it is very important that toddlers and young children are properly supervised at all times. For the comfort of guests this property is non-smoking.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No parties/events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
85 Reviews
Excellent
This is a beautiful property in an absolutely lovely area. The property has everything you need, and Claire was very helpful during booking and check in. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this property. Thank you for a perfect stay.
I would like to thank my recent guest for her 5 🌟� review. I am so pleased to hear that she and her family had a perfect stay. I do try very hard to make my guests feel welcome and comfortable. I would agree that the area is absolutely lovely, even when the weather is not so good. My guests will be pleased to know that river levels in the immediate vicinity are now back to normal after the recent storms! Please do recommend us and thank you again for your lovely review.
Lovely relaxing family Christmas at Or hard Barn .
We had a lovely very relaxing Christmas at Orchard barn with our 3 grown up children and partners. Very spacious open plan are downstairs and cozy in evenings with woodburner. I saw a previous review comment about poor WiFi and came prepared with new DVDs and board games as WiFi not strong enough to get Apple TV or Netflix. It would be good to make this clear in the barn details in case people do not pick up on this and don’t come prepared like I did. The only issue we had was with the showers turning cold in middle of shower which seemed to be due to a water pressure problem. But we very much enjoyed getting away from it all and playing lots of games
Thank you so much for your 5 star review and I am very pleased to hear that you had a lovely relaxing Christmas around the woodburner. Unfortunately the barn is situated in a low-lying area where signal for WiFi and mobile phones is poor (a problem that BT are slow to alter) but we do supply some DVDs and games. As to the showers we are having the Local Water Authority check the water pressure to the barn shortly to see if this can be improved. I have already had a plumber check the system but there was nothing he could do. I would like to wish you and your family a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year and thank you for booking Old Orchard Barn for your Christmas celebrations. Hope to see you again one day?
Lovely! Spacious and extremely well equipped.
This was probably the most spacious and best equipped property we have ever rented! As we were planning to cook a birthday meal for the extended family we'd taken many utensils and oven dishes with us just in case, but we needn't have as everything was there, even things like foil and cling film. There was even a welcome pack, plus tea/coffee/hot chocolate. We also got a warm welcome from the owner.
The barn has four bedrooms; two doubles and two twins. Whilst all were nice, one of the doubles and one of the singles were a step above the others - we were glad to have arrived first and got first choice!!
The only negative was that the narrow windows don't let much light in so away from the large windows in the centre of the property, you need to have the lights on even during the day. However, there are a lot of lights!!!
I would have no hesitation staying here again. Thank you!
I would like to say a big thank you to Natasha for her very complimentary review. We take self-catering holidays ourselves and can see what is on offer elsewhere. We try very hard to make the barn a comfortable home from home. My husband and I both love cooking so we know what is required. We are very luck to be situated in the Monnow Valley close to the town of Monmouth with it historical connections to King Henry V, Charles Rolls and Admiral Lord Nelson. Monmouth is sited in the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is close to the Royal Forest of Dean. Hope to see you again in the near future.
Very comfortable
A beautifully converted barn, very comfortable. Ample parking for 4 cars. Excellent heating. Very rural location, which was fine by us. We has some minor issues with showers and water pressure, but otherwise perfect.
I would like to say thank you to my guest for taking the time to write a review. I am very pleased that you found the barn comfortable. We do our best to make it a great place to stay. I am sorry to hear you had a few problems with the shower water pressure but am pleased that you brought it to my attention. I will speak to a plumber about it. Should you wish to stay again please let me know.
Family Weekend Away
The property is set in a lovely rural quiet location.
The Barn has a large communal area which is nicely decorated and well maintained, as is the rest of the property. There is central heating throughout and a wood stove in the lounge area so we were warm and cosy during our short November stay.
We would like to thank the owner (Claire) for being most helpful and welcoming.
I would like to say a big thank you to Ian for taking the time to write his 5 star review. I was very pleased to welcome him and his family back for, I think, their fifth visit. It is great to have returning visitors who so obviously love coming to stay. I gather they have also recommended the Barn to friends and colleagues who would also be very welcome to stay at any time. I look forward to welcoming Ian and family back in the future should they wish to visit again.
Map
This converted Grade II listed 18th Century stone threshing barn is situated 4 miles from the historic border town of Monmouth, in the picturesque Monnow Valley. Monmouth, the birthplace of Henry V and Charles Rolls, is in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known as the Wye Valley. Close by is the beautiful Royal Forest of Dean. The Cathedral City of Hereford, on the River Wye, home of the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library(www.herefordcathedral.org/visit-us/mappa-mundi-1), is about 16 miles to the North and Ross-on-Wye, the birthplace of English Tourism, is some 10 miles distance. The Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park are within easy reach for the enthusiastic walker, with Brecon and its Cathedral close by, less than an hours’ drive away. The Glamorgan Heritage Coast, Cardiff Bay, Swansea and the Gower Peninsular are also within easy reach for glorious days out. There is some beautiful local countryside surrounding this barn with lots of footpaths and many walks. En-route there are some lovely country pubs and fine restaurants, eg The Bell at Skenfrith (award winning).
Other Activities: canoeing and rock climbing
EVENTS
HAY FESTIVAL AT HAY-ON-WYE - 23rd May to 2nd June, 2019 www.hayfestival.com/hay-festival-tickets.aspx
HEREFORD FOOD FESTIVAL - 8th & 9th June, 2019 at the Race Course, Hereford www.theherefordfoodfestival.co.uk/
HEREFORDSHIRE WALKING FESTIVAL - 15th to 23rd June, 2019 www.walkingfestival.com
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW AT MALVERN 14th to 16th June, 2019 www.threecounties.co.uk
HUMBLE BY NATURE - BIG DAY OUT at Humble by Nature, Penallt, Monmouth NP25 4RP (Kate Humble) - www.humblebynature.com Dates for 2019 not available yet.
MONMOUTHSHIRE SHOW - Saturday 6th July 2019. www.monmouthshireshow.co.uk (annual event)
COLEFORD MUSIC FESTIVAL -13th & 14th July, 2019. Coleford Town, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. www.colefordmusicfestival.co.uk.
MONMOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL - 27th July to 4th August 2019 www.monmouthfestival.co .uk (annual event)
ABERGAVENNY FOOD FESTIVAL - 21st & 22nd September, 2019 www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com (annual event)