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What our customers say about their holidays

• Michelle - Verified booking

  We had a lovely relaxing week at Jackos barn, our westie was like a different dog and she was so much more relaxed not having anything to bark at!

  ! The owner Ian was a lovely man (we didn't see Laura) he was happy to stop for a chat when we saw him but left us alone to enjoy our holiday, the Black Swan pub, which is dog friendly and the landlord came out and gave our dog some treats, they had some lovely ales to sample (I recommend the Wherry Ale) , was only a few mins walk away across the main road which is a B road and not to busy, there is another pet friendly pub in worwell (down the road next to the garden/cafe bistro) there is a nice walk you can go down to stretch your legs and the dogs, ask Daniel in the pub and he will tell you which way to go for a stroll (there is a circuit you can do that leads you straight back to the car and it isn't too long) after you have had a drink and in my case a chocolate fudge cake with custard, well it had to be done as it was my birthday . The barn itself was lovely and comfy and had everything we needed including a basketful of towels for our dog. Lovely and quiet (the hum of the traffic didn't bother us or our dog at all and you couldn't hear it once inside) . We got a morrisons delivery to the barn twice on our stay and they found us easily. The use of the owners paddocks was a bonus. The underfloor heating in the barn was lovely and our dog liked to lay on it. There was a welcome pack of biscuits and milk and sachets of kenco coffee (the coffee jar was also full of nescafe sachets) and cappuccinos and the tea jar was full and the sugar bowl to so we had a nice cuppa and a biscuit while we unpacked and waited for the shopping to be delivered. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a nice quiet and relaxing holiday but with a main road close by to explore the local area. Regarding finding the barn itself if you come in from A143 and then turn into the B1062 then you go about 30 secs along that road(maybe a bit less) then over the little white fenced bridge and it's the first turning on the left, literally - 5secs , there is a black sign that says Laurian Barn (that is the owners barn) and a sign in white for Dove Barn (you can see this sign much more clearly) go down the single dirt track and you will then see the sign for Jackos Barn. Happy holidays everyone you won't be disappointed I can assure you.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  On arrival we were met & warmly welcomed by the owner Ian.

  He made it clear that if there was anything we needed or wanted to ask we were to simply knock on his door. The barn is very spacious and has a fabulous enclosed garden, great for our dog. Ian had left milk, tea, various different coffees & biscuits. There was also plenty of cleaning products to use throughout the stay. The wi-fi was very good. Ian had also provided a large basket of towels that he had marked out for dog use, a brilliant touch. Although the local pub is within easy walking distance it’s across a very busy main road with no footpath, not difficult but takes some care. The barn is well equipped but there was a few tiny things that could be changed/upgraded and this is just probably from a woman’s point of view. The bath mat, shower mat, sink drainer & washing up bowl are a bit tired and perhaps could be replaced. Although in no way dirty, the lounge carpet & sofas could do with a deep clean. The beds were very comfortable but I’d suggest investing in some good quality pillows/pillow protector covers. These would absolutely not stop us from staying at Jackos Barn again but the smallest of things can make a difference. Ian was a fantastic host, so jolly, helpful and super chatty and friendly. Great bloke.

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• Helen - Verified booking

  Comfortable cottage with everything we needed.

  All in good working order except for kettle which was replaced by Ian the next day, also TV remote wasn’t working properly so we only had limited use of TV. Very dog friendly with cover for sofa and nice enclosed gravel courtyard. Beds comfy and nice bedding and towels etc. We asked for the singles to be made into king as the other bed said double, but it looked like the ‘double’ was a king size anyway Good location, lots of places in easy reach. The barn needs better signposting off the main road and the track to it is beginning to need some attention. Shower had great water flow but was fixed way too high on wall, needed an adjustable height for the shower head. I had to hold the shower head for a decent shower. Dishwasher, washing machine, oven, fridge, microwave all in good condition and working order. Lighting in bathroom needs looking at as not bright enough for shaving etc, there is a light up mirror but was so dim you could hardly tell it was on. Hairdryer provided but no sockets near mirrors, just needs an extension cable leaving in bedrooms. Overall we enjoyed our stay, Ian was very friendly when we needed him. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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• David - Verified booking

  A lovely barn conversion attached to the owners property with its own courtyard garden for relaxing in.

  The property had all the all amenities you needed,washing machine, dishwasher etc, the lounge was very comfortable and everything was very clean and well presented. there were an abundance of towels for both us and also for the dog which was a nice thought. the hosts Laura and Ian were very welcoming and informative but otherwise invisible during our stay. A nice touch were the biscuits sweets and milk waiting for us when we arrived.The property sits in nine acres of the owners land leading down to the river in which we could walk our dog. A lovely area the local village hosts a pub which serves average but expensive meals though there are other better valued venues in the locality ( although you need a car to reach them), the village has a community wooded area behind the Church which provides a lovely shaded walk to enjoy. There is a small aviation museum in the locality that is worth a visit also Framlingham Castle and the coastal areas from Gt Yarmouth to Southwold are all within 40/50 minutes drive on very quiet roads that are a pleasure to drive on. We loved our stay and would not hesitate to return again in the future one of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed in.

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• Steven - Verified booking

  Stayed at lot place due been evacuated from my home address billing aquadrome Northampton 4th time flooded this year just get kicked out found this place booked it gone 11pm next day the owner text me information needed incase didn't have it at 11.

  30 pm that most places wouldn't bother well must say this place was absolutely perfect for me and I didn't want leave come home first morning my bad luck continue my car broken down luckily owners very helpful lent me a battery and jump leads or I would of been stuck I couldn't find no fault with place locations was perfect me walk straight out door massive garden open fields perfect for me my dog I only used my car go shops was happy stay in do walks without having use my car return home after email saying safe tested return home have no electricity yet again thinking wish I was back were I just left I think for me this was in top 3 place I have booked stayed if not best one definitely recommend if only could stay there live out rest my life would been great wasn't a holiday for me but done me good only bad part was when I had to leave return to my so called home !!!!

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