Review of Prospect Barn (Sleeps 2) - West Witton
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3 reviews
4 helpful votes
Such a shame we've had to rate this place as poor. In all other respects the barn is good to excellent. As soon as we entered the front door in the kitchen we were hit by a smell of mould. There seems to be rising damp along the back wall of this barn, which is significantly worse in the bedroom. You can see damp and mould along the wall by the skirting boards where there are also signs of it having been previously scrubbed off or painted over. The bedroom wall where the bed is, is particularly bad and I was tempted to go and buy some mildew remover and scrub it off myself!
The mould smell the first night was so bad that we nearly gave up and booked in at the Wensleydale heifer down the road. The 2nd and 3rd nights were a little bearable as we slept with the window open (not something I normally do in a ground floor property). Luckily we were only stopping three nights and neither of us are asthmatic.
We were unable to put clothes in the chest of drawers due to a mouldy smell. (The kitchen pan/corner cupboard also smelled damp). Such a shame because the conversion has obviously been done with some care and thought.
Also be aware that the driveway is shared with the larger property and unless a car is blocked in, one car will have to park on the road. The internet wifi is poor and patchy, and we could only really access it from the kitchen end of the property.
West Witton is lovely, especially the Fox and Hounds pub and the Wensleydale heifer (cheaper set menu available before 6.30pm ).
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To-date ALL our guests have thoroughly enjoyed their visits to the 'Barn' as the reviews on this, and other internet rental platforms we use, will testify but as with all rural Dales properties their will be an element of structural dampness which we generally manage quite well with the discreet placement of dehumidifiers but the comments within this review are grossly exaggerated and do not reflect the properties sound structural well being
To all our potential and prospective guests please assess all our property reviews which will give a more complete and rounded overview of Niche Holidays capability to offer you a comprehensive, favourable and enjoyable holiday experience
For clarity of purpose for future guests the following issues are individually addressed:-
Parking: Within our property descriptions we are very clear regarding the driveway being 'Shared' for 'Off Road' parking for both properties (which is a bonus in the village) with the alternative use of 'On Road' parking which the majority of West Witton residents have to suffer - The driveway can adequately accommodate the prescribed amount of vehicles for both properties without issue which as been the case so far to-date (Note: These guests had the driveway to themselves for the duration of their visit!)
Wi-FI: Within the property information folder, included in the log on details, we are very clear that the internet connection works off a 'Repeater' from the 'Farmhouse' with adequate reception in the kitchen/lounge areas
Final Comment: We cannot win the all !
13 reviews
10 hotel reviews
9 helpful votes
not knowing what we were going to ,so what a lovely surprise on entering The Barn. Perfect place to relax and enjoy . Sitting outside having a red wine, enjoying the view beautiful. Having left Australia Winter behind this was just what the doctor ordered
Yes we give you Ten out of ten highly recommend to anyone
Thank you.
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At Niche Holidays we pride ourselves in endeavouring to meet or exceed our guest’s holiday experience expectations and to receive a positive review makes our efforts to please all that more rewarding – Thank you again and we hope to enjoy your company at some time in the future
16 reviews
3 hotel reviews
9 helpful votes
Lovely barn, very well presented. The garden is we also very nice, fabulous views. There is just about eveything you could need and is generally well-equipped. The only things missing were a shaver plug and we were a little disappointed that the wifi was an additional cost. We had no mobile phone recepton in West Witton so wifi would have been good but we did not wish to pay extra. It is personal choice. Overall, the barn was excellent, the area lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
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To ensure clarity for future guests the Wi Fi is free being part of our rental package being serviced off a 'Plug In' extender from the adjacent 'Farmhouse' and the log on details are readily available at the front of the property information folder - The Shaver 'Plug Adapter' is usually found in a kitchen drawer but often guests do not return it to its original location so a search and find usually locates it
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8 hotel reviews
34 helpful votes
We have just spent 4 days in this lovely cottage, We were absolutely delighted with it, it was home from home. Everything was there that you needed, the owner had even left us coffee, tea bags, sugar, biscuits, washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, hand soap in the kitchen & bathroom, even toilet rolls. There was a hair dryer in the drawer & lots of books & leaflets, with idea's of things to do & places to visit.
I have to say, this was a beautiful cottage, with a fantastic garden with views & a garden table & chairs for you to sit & enjoy them. Its ideally placed to get to various towns & places of interest. We have had a lovely time, & will definitely go back again, & would definitely recommend it to our friends & family.
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At Niche Holidays we pride ourselves in endeavouring to meet or exceed our guest’s holiday experience expectations and to receive a positive review makes our efforts to please all that more rewarding – Thank you again and we hope to enjoy your company at some time in the future
87 reviews
14 hotel reviews
45 helpful votes
We stayed here for 4 nights at the end of March. We really enjoyed our stay and were suprised to find its bigger than shown on the photos. Lovely views across the Yorkshire countryside, well equipped and comfortable. Great location easy access to various places in the National Park and some great walks locally. We will definately be booking again!
At Niche Holidays we pride ourselves in endeavouring to meet or exceed our guest’s holiday experience expectations and to receive a positive review makes our efforts to please all that more rewarding – Thank you again and we hope to enjoy your company at some time in the future
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4 hotel reviews
13 helpful votes
Just got back yesterday, stayed 4 days in barn, could not fault anything except maybe a radio in the kitchen! Barn is excellently furnished with everything you could want, very comfortable,heating took a while to get up to temperature but weather was very windy and cold. Wifi worked well in kitchen but not so good in other rooms. Fox & Hounds pub over the road served excellent food and was very warm and friendly. Would visit again as loved the piece and quiet.
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At Niche Holidays we pride ourselves in endeavouring to meet or exceed our guest’s holiday experience expectations and to receive a positive review makes our efforts to please all that more rewarding – Thank you again and we hope to enjoy your company at some time in the future
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
We stayed at prospect in January 2015 as a Christmas present from my partners parents who also stayed in the cottage the start of December 2014.
It was extremely clean and fresh and decorated brilliantly throughout. Found cooking excellent due to the hob and loved the fact it has a dishwasher! Situated brilliantly to the local pub as well as nipping into town.
My only gripe would be that the shower wasn't always hot, don't get me wrong it was certainly warm but could have been warmer especially after getting in from a cold walk.
Apart from that it was a fantastic little break and we will be definitely booking again.
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At Niche Holidays we pride ourselves in endeavouring to meet or exceed our guest’s holiday experience expectations and to receive a positive review makes our efforts to please all that more rewarding – Thank you again and we hope to enjoy your company at some time in the future
