Luxury barn - 3 bed, 3 bath with stunning garden & new hot-tub - Melchbourne

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bedford, Bedfordshire

Bedford Park19 min drive
Bedford Autodrome19 min drive
Santa Pod Raceway22 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury barn - 3 bed, 3 bath with stunning garden & new hot-tub

The Old Dairy is a luxury 3 bed/3 bath barn conversion in glorious Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire countryside.
Excellent walking, cycling, and other activities close by. You’ll love it because of its location, beamed ceilings in a large open plan living area with log burner opening onto a private garden with a new hot-tub, fire pit. You are welcome to bring disposable bbq or if you wish to use the Gas BBQ please enquire. It's also perfect for working from ‘home’ as there is super-fast broadband, a desk in every bedroom, plus a workspace set up on the gallery.

The space
There is a fabulous open plan living space compromising kitchen, dining and living area with a woodburner and TV under the high beamed ceiling. If you want a bit of chill time there is a snug where you can snuggle up with a book or watch TV away from the main living area. Downstairs there is a bootroom to leave all your muddy boots and coats with a downstairs WC.

All the bedroom suites have their own luxury bathrooms. The master suite is on the first floor with a Super-King bed and the other1st floor bedroom suite, at the other end of the house, also has a Super-King bed that can be split into two single beds.
There is one bedroom suite on the ground floor with its own luxury bathroom with walk-in shower and freestanding bath.
All the bedrooms have their own desks.
There is a gallery with a desk/workspace overlooking the main living area.
The house is eco-friendly as heating is powered by a ground source heat pump.

Things to do - there are lots of activities all within 15mins of the property in addition to the fabulous walks directly from the property (so no walking on the road). Locally there are activities such as high ropes, clay pigeon shooting, skydiving and sailing at Grafham Water. Cambridge City is only 45 mins away punting on the river through the historic city is a wonderful day out. There are many gastro pubs nearby and we provide lots of recommendations for both restaurants and activities.

Property manager

Miranda Hopkins

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Celebrating with friends and family is great but please let us know if anyone other than the staying guests will be attending the property.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, this vacation home is in a rural area. Sharnbrook Theatre and The Castle are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bedford Autodrome and Skirmish Central Paintball. Traveling with kids? Consider Oasis Beach Pool, or check out an event or a game at Santa Pod Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Bedford, Bedfordshire

What's nearby

Bedford Park - 19 min drive
Bedford Autodrome - 19 min drive
Santa Pod Raceway - 22 min drive
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre - 25 min drive
Woburn Safari Park - 32 min drive

Getting around

Bedford Station - 17 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

The Hopmaster General - stop4.beer Micropub and Bottleshop - 16 min drive
Costa Coffee - 16 min drive
The Plough at Bolnhurst - 17 min drive
Pizzeria Venezia - 16 min drive
The Sun Inn - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury barn - 3 bed, 3 bath with stunning garden & new hot-tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bronwen A.

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gem of a place!

This is truly a wonderful place. The barn is beautiful and extremely clean and well presented with everything you could need for a great stay. We were made to feel extremely welcome and Miranda clearly cares that her guests have a good experience. Having stayed at a number of similar types of short term rentals, I can say that this really stands out and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

7 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

We have had a wonderful stay at The Old Dairy. The property is a beautiful barn conversion finished to an incredibly high standard with beautiful interior design. The bedrooms are extremely comfortable with beautiful white company linen. It felt like every detail have been covered. The beautiful secure garden has a well maintained hot tub which we all enjoyed. The location is rural in beautiful rolling countryside. The are footpaths running straight from the property perfect family walks. Miranda was is a fantastic host. She provided an Extensive welcome pack and was incredibly responsive to any questions we had. Thank you for a really wonderful stay x

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stratty R.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay!

Miranda's place was a lovely place to stay, even nicer than the pictures. All the bedroom suites with their own bathrooms are beautiful. It has an open plan living area with a stunning kitchen and big dining table, and the wood burner was wonderful with all logs etc provided. The hot-tub was great and very private even in February in a courtyard just off the ground floor bedroom. The welcome hamper was very generous and there were lots of luxurious touches like all the linen and toiletries from The White Company. A perfect place for a group of friends to spend a couple of days away.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T., UK

9 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful weekend at a beautiful property.

Perfect. Miranda provided lots of really useful information and details before our arrival. The Old Dairy is a dream of a place to stay. Beautiful, spotless and exceptionally well appointed. We had a fabulous weekend with friends - enjoying the house and lovely, private garden. We also managed trips to Cambridge, Burghley House and several of the recommended restaurants, (The Plough was incredible!). A fantastic home from home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., London

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic weekend!

Just back from a wonderful stay at the Old Dairy, catching up with friends. From the point of booking, through to departure, the hosts could not have been more attentive, helpful and informative. The Old Dairy is stylish, spacious, well equipped and extremely comfortable. The welcome pack was a very thoughtful touch and the amenities are second to none; the hot tub and beautiful garden space were an added bonus. This place really has the wow factor and and we hope to return again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Miranda Hopkins

Hi, Im Miranda and I host The Old Dairy with my Husband Damian. We have two daughters, two dogs, horses and ponies.

Why they chose this property

It is a luxury three bedroom barn conversion, beautifully decorated and fitted with everything you need for a relaxing stay away for families and friends. Each of the bedroom suites has its own bathroom with walk-in showers and 2 with separate baths.
The house is spacious with spaces to all be together or to find a place to hideaway with a book or TV. In the winter there is a wood-burner and in the summer the doors open on to the private garden with dining table and sofas for relaxing. The hot-tub is positioned for privacy and provides the perfect place to relax and unwind. Set in the stunning countryside with footpaths direct from the property there are also a surprising number of activities locally.

What makes this property unique

Contemporary luxury, in a rural setting - providing space for a perfect getaway to relax and celebrate with friends and family.
You will love it for the fluffy towels, crisp white luxury bed linen and luxury soaps. There is a welcome hamper and a stocked larder with basics for cooking.
Great location whether travelling from the north or the south - one and half hours from either London or Birmingham.