Orchard Barn

Very comfortable brilliant space for dogs. Lovely & quiet very relaxing. Friendly owners who were available 24/7 if needed. Would like to visit again.

We loved Orchard Barn. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the cottage was incredibly well equipped. Decent cooking equipment, sharp knives, teapot, large cafetiere and a dishwasher were all provided. The washing machine, and line was very useful although will remember to take a few pegs next time. WiFi was excellent. Books, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc all provided. Great walks within 20 mins drive or straight from your doorstep. It was a perfect relaxing holiday if you have a dog and just want to sleep in, walk, relax in the garden and eat lovely food. To be honest, we chose Orchard Barn purely because of the enclosed garden and quiet location. I have a highly energetic, noise sensitive border collie and although I always take him on holiday he often has to spend all week on a lead or long line as the gardens are not secure. That meant we were always having to watch him and he couldn't explore on his own. The garden at Orchard Cottage really was secure (high stone walls on two sides and 3'6" or 4 foot wooden fences with sheep wire on the other two sides. There was also an orchard and meadow (with ponies) to walk in too. Our hosts were amazing too. We didn't really have any issues but on the few times we contacted them, they responded immediately. Orchard Barn was our first time to Somerset (normally we go to Dorset, Devon or Cornwall) and we loved the cottage and the county. So much so, we are going back later in the summer and no doubt next year too. The interior decoration was a little dated and a bit busy with so many pictures, cushions and lamps but this was not an issue. Our only problem was that the leather sofas were not very comfortable and really need upgrading. Maybe the cushions have just lost all their support but they seemed too low and the seats were not deep enough to be supportive. Just generally uncomfortable. This was the only thing we muttered about all week! ...

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We loved our stay at Orchard Barn. Lovely setting, the best dog friendly garden, gorgeous paddock to wander through (golden with buttercups during our stay). We enjoyed exploring an area new to us, especially walking in the Quantocks. We found the local pub(about a 20 minute walk) very friendly and a good place to eat. Thank you to Emily and family for the warm welcome....

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Website is fine and easy enough to navigate.

What a lovely cottage in a perfect location for country walks and day trips further afield. The cottage was exactly as described, with a large enclosed garden and easy access to brilliant walks. The welcome tray with a personal note, cake and treats for the dog was a lovely touch. We found the cottage super comfortable with a well equipped kitchen, a great shower and comfortable beds. We will definitely be returning. Thank you for a wonderful stay....

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