Old Dairy Barn

Lovely peaceful getaway near Bath with a friendly host and everything you need on your doorstep

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Dairy Barn! It is beautifully renovated, and Maggie was very helpful in planning our few days exploring Bath and the surrounding area. The bus in and out of Bath is THE way to go, so easy! We loved having our private courtyard area for a cup of tea, and the nights were blissfully quiet. Thanks Maggie, we will return!

Most excellent location and quality of lodging. 3 mile delightful walk along a picturesque canal to Bath. Excellent location for day trips in any direction. Quiet evenings with amazing, postcard perfect views from the master bedroom window seat. Woke with a cup of coffee sitting there and enjoyed a cup of tea in the evening with the most incredible view. Maggie is a kind and gracious hostess with her trusty companion, Murphy at her side. She is a wealth of information for the surrounding areas. The Old Dairy Barn is comfortable, bright and airy with charm to spare! Highly recommend!

We enjoyed staying at the Old Dairy Barn. It was comfortable and warm. Lovely views from the bedroom to the church and towards Bath. We got the bus into Bath from the village which worked well. It’s a great place for exploring the area.

We had a wonderful stay at the Old Dairy Barn, the views were amazing from the bedroom window and it was very comfortable. It was a great rural location but also so close to Bath. Maggie recommended some lovely walks and pubs in the area and the local community shop was very good.

We had a great time at the Old Dairy Barn. The accommodation was fantastic and the location can’t be faulted. It was very dog friendly and there were some lovely touches to welcome our pooch

Perfect accommodation for us and our poodle in Bathford. High quality property with all the amenities we needed and a well-stocked local shop just down the road. Owner and her dog Murphy were perfect hosts!

Old Dairy Barn is quiet and wholly self-contained, but it also has a timeless view over Bathford Church to the hills beyond. It’s a magical view to wake up to. From the door it’s a short walk onto the canal towpath and just a ten-minute drive into Bath. It is also pin-drop quiet but for the birdsong. A great stay. Rob

The Old Dairy Barn was perfect for our visit, its a lovely little spot, nicely furnished and well equipped. We were able to walk the dog from the door and found (with Maggie's help) some great walks. We got the Bus into Bath (15mins) from just down the hill to wander around the city and dinner. All in all, we were very happy. Thanks to Maggie for being so accommodating.

We highly recommend this cottage for a Bath city trip, it is a great find. It is very spacious for a couple or small family, well presented with a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy log burner, and a wonderful view from the bedroom of the valley and a historic church. The place is teeming in history and the host Maggie was most accommodating.

A lovely place to stay in a great location - a very quiet village just minutes from Bath. Beautiful setting with views down to the church and up to the rolling hills. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for cosy winter evenings. Maggie was very responsive and welcoming, in spite of Covid restrictions and distancing. Hopefully next time we can chat a bit more easily!

We had a lovely time staying at the barn. The setting was absolutely stunning and the barn was warm and inviting. The place was spotless when we arrived and Maggie, the owner, was on hand to help if we had any questions. She was really welcoming but also respected our privacy. She recommended a walk from the barn to The Kings Arms in Monkton Farleigh and it was the perfect way to spend NYD. Would definitely book again and highly recommend.

Lovely accommodation with great views. Loads of space, well equipped kitchen, great powerful shower. The Jack and Jill bathroom provided hours of fun for our 9 year old!

We had the happiest holiday staying at the Old Dairy Barn. It was the perfect place for us on our first family holiday away with our 9 month old baby. Maggie was the perfect host, available to answer any questions we had, give us any restaurant or walk suggestions and even to babysit for a night when we went into Bath for dinner. The view from the bedroom is beautiful - watching the sunrise over the graveyard with Bath in the distance was incredibly special. We also enjoyed many a cosy evening with the log burner on. It was a fantastic trip - and we'd love to come back. Thank you Maggie!

The Old Dairy Barn is a delightful cottage, nestled in a charming village on the outskirts of Bath. Diane was a patient and accommodating host who dealt with my booking very promptly and efficiently. The interior of the cottage is exactly as indicated in the photographs and all immaculately clean. It’s always such a relief to find a genuinely well equipped kitchen too! My only regret was that I couldn’t stay longer! Next time ...

We appreciated Maggie’s kind consideration for our comfort and accommodation as we were her first international guests since the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Having very private separate quarters with our own entrance was handy. As we were outside of Bath, in the small quaint village of Bathford, we did use local public bus service several times. Some return trips from the city were hit or miss in the evening. Uber does service the area. Travellers looking for a quintessential British stay in a historic setting should consider this location.

Old Dairy Barn is a unique, cosy and quiet hideaway. We very much enjoyed our short stay at the beginning of the autumn, and would like to return for a longer stay next year.

Lovely week in this great cottage. Very comfortable with the most fantastic view out of the main bedroom. We had our morning coffee sitting at the window soaking it in. We had everything we needed and liked being in Bathford and using the village shop. Maggie was so friendly and helpful we couldn't go wrong. It was really easy to get into Bath either by car or bus. Other good things to do on the outskirts of Bath. Our favourite was The Holbolurne gallery. The cafe is great there too, overlooking the garden. Love to go again

We spent a lovely couple of nights in this immaculate property. The bedroom has the most fabulous views and we loved the hidden path down past the church to pub. Maggie's late husband painted from the Old Dairy Barn and we bought some beautiful cards of his work. We were able to walk from Bathford along the canal to the centre of Bath, coming out in Sydney Gardens where we visited the Holburne Museum aka Lady Danbury's house in the TV drama Bridgerton. We will definitely be visiting again.

Wonderful stay at The Old Dairy Barn. Our host Maggie was very welcoming and helpful and the location is ideal for visiting Bath and surrounding attractions. The accommodation was very clean and Beautifully designed with nice touches/features. We had a very comfortable stay and would definitely visit again if in the area.