Pop's Barn

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Matthew
May 2022

“We had a wonderful stay at Pop's Barn right on the border of the New forest and only 40 minutes to the coast.”

The garden is perfect for sun and reading and completely enclosed perfect for the pooch. Downton is a lovely village and had everything we needed. Can't recommend highly enough.

The garden is perfect for sun and reading and completely enclosed perfect for the pooch. Downton is a lovely village and had everything we needed. Can't recommend highly enough.

- Matthew, May 2022
Gerald December 2021

“Immaculate,cosy, welcoming place to stay.”

Peaceful. And private. Gorgeous property. Picturesque village. Lovely walks nearby. Highly recommend and friendly owners.

- Gerald, December 2021

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed both the property and the local area. Property Owner
Vanda September 2021

“A nice quiet spot, away from roaring traffic, but the path to the Pop's Barn is long, with steps and a rough, difficult surface to haul baggage over.”

Parking is difficult and there is no WIFI - unusual for Sykes Cottages - and a real necessity when on holiday.

- Vanda, September 2021
Nigel September 2021

“Property was pretty good lots of character unfortunately it seemed very damp.”

Opened pack of biscuits soft within day in a cupboard.My partner felt unwell and this property may be a problem for someone with chest conditions.

- Nigel, September 2021
Samantha July 2021

“The garden at Pops barn was charming.”

The barn itself was not cleaned properly. The cooker oven was dirty and the cooker good had a thick layer of dust on it. The floor was gritty and judging by the state of the hoover hadn’t been hoovered. The living area was dusty. The toaster heated up on the outside burning my partner. The shower ran cold after one shower. The bed was clean but the bed felt damp and was particularly uncomfortable. The sofa was awful to sit on and both the sofa and the rug were filthy. I’m rather annoyed that I paid £100 extra to take my dogs. Given the state it was in. I’m shocked that Sykes has this property listed as previous bookings have been immaculate.

- Samantha, July 2021
Gemma July 2021

“Parking was an absolute nightmare which was a shame as the location and accommodation was nice”

- Gemma, July 2021

Thank you for your feedback with regards to your recent stay at Pop's Barn. It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed the stay and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Mavis April 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at Pop's Barn.”

The property combines the best of both worlds - really quiet and peaceful while in easy reach of the facilities of the village and with easy access to the beautiful New Forest. The garden is a real suntrap and is a great place to sit and relax. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely come again.

- Mavis, April 2021

Thank you for your comments and we would love for you to return in the future! Property Owner
Louise October 2020

“We had a lovely trip to the New Forest.”

Pops Barn was a lovely place to stay with all that we needed and close to the forest. There was fantastic communication with the owner who seemed really nice. A bottle of wine milk and some rather lovely biscuits were a really nice surprise when we got there. It was fantastic to be able to take both my dogs and they had a wonderful first holiday and the really pretty enclosed garden gave me peace of mind. We thought that the only two things that were a bit of a bind was the parking and lack of Internet . You have to park on the main road and right up on the pavement ( we were aware that we had to park there.and obviously this isn't the owners fault! ) The trouble was finding a spot as it was packed with cars. The lack of Internet wasn't really an issue for me but my friend could've done with it. ( Again this was told to us before hand) . All in all, a really nice place to visit and I would recommend Pops Barn to friends.

- Louise, October 2020

Thank you for recommending Pop's Barn and we are pleased to hear you had a lovely stay. We are sorry you experienced difficulty in parking and unfortunately the barn does not have wifi, as stated in the description. It is great to hear the dogs has a wonderful first holiday, Hideaways Property Owner
Anne September 2020

“Pop’s Barn is a really lovely holiday home in the beautiful village of Downton.”

The garden truly is a sun trap! The Moot nearby was perfect for our early morning dog walk, the Co-op is very convenient and well stocked, and The Wooden Spoon provided us with excellent company, good ale and delicious meals. One added bonus is the fresh organic local milk dispenser in the car park at The Bull. Creamy, fresh and in glass bottles!

- Anne, September 2020
Robert September 2020

“This compact cottage/barn is ideal for two and is set in the lovely village of Downton.”

The cottage had everything we needed for our walking week. The village has two nice pubs (Wooden Spoon & The Goat), a Co-op, butcher and a brewery. What appealed to us was the brewery sets up tables and chairs on a Friday at 4pm and you can enjoy the beer they brew along with wine and other drinks. We walked right from the door on several occasions. The garden is secluded and lovely to sit in on warm days which luckily we had. We loved it.

- Robert, September 2020

We are pleased to hear you had a lovely week and were able to enjoy walks right from the stop step of Pop's Barn! Property Owner
Tony September 2020

“It was not made clear how far the cottage was from where you had to park the car.”

For two 80+ year olds it was a long way to carry heavy suit cases. we have mentioned this to the owner and suggested that the info given makes this clear.. Otherwise fine.

- Tony, September 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Pop's Barn. We take all feedback very seriously and will make will look at making a note on the website of this, for anyone with limited mobility. Otherwise i hope you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Jane August 2020

“Lovely comfy cottage with a private garden.”

Great location for exploring the New Forest and surrounding areas.

- Jane, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at Pop's Barn. We love to hear how much you have enjoyed staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Kim November 2019

“We had a lovely stay with our little dog Luna .”

Location of the property was excellent . Easy directions and access . Very comfortable accommodation and would definitely stay again .

- Kim, November 2019
Wendy November 2019

“Very helpful owners.”

Lovely pretty cottage in a very nice village. We would stay there again.

- Wendy, November 2019
Kirsty September 2019

“We had a great time at pops barn, exactly what we needed”

- Kirsty, September 2019
Paul August 2019

“Lovely cottage great setting and very simple booking process.”

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- Paul, August 2019
Snelling

“Beautiful secret couple lodging on the edge of the new forest”

- Snelling,
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The property

Pop's Barn (named after the owner's grandfather) is a secret little hideaway behind the High Street in the bustling village of Downton.

Walking down a narrow path leading off a side lane, you stumble upon this pretty brick building set in its own private walled garden.

Despite its seclusion, the cottage is perfectly located for the numerous attractions this popular area has to offer.

Pop's Barn has been well designed to maximise its small interior spaces making a cosy retreat for two people.

Guests can enjoy a peaceful evening drink or al fresco meal in its pretty and sunny garden.

Summary

All on one level: 1 x double bedroom (via step down through curtained opening) plus ensuite shower room with shower and WC
Open plan living/dining area with sofa bed
Kitchen. There is no WiFi at the property.
Electric heating
Electric cooker, halogen hob, washing machine
TV, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Brick steps up to a paved terrace and lawned area (artificial grass)
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Travel cot and highchair available
Parking is roadside and unrestricted
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.

About the location

DOWNTON, WILTSHIRE

Fordingbridge 5 miles; Salisbury 6 miles

Downton village rests on the banks of the River Avon, conveniently in between the Cranborne Chase AONB and the New Forest National Park. It's a superb base for those looking to explore the area, with a small range of local amenities to answer your needs. Find a range of welcoming local pubs to quench your thirst after a tiring hike. The Cranborne Chase will be right on your doorstep, offering a network of scenic walking and cycling paths passing a number of charming villages. Also within reach, the cathedral city of Salisbury offers much to the visitor. Dominated by its striking cathedral, also find intriguing museums and varying amenities to keep you busy. The New Forest National Park offers more for you outdoor enthusiasts.

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Pop's Barn

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a wonderful stay at Pop's Barn right on the border of the New forest and only 40 minutes to the coast.”

“Immaculate,cosy, welcoming place to stay.”

“A nice quiet spot, away from roaring traffic, but the path to the Pop's Barn is long, with steps and a rough, difficult surface to haul baggage over.”

“Property was pretty good lots of character unfortunately it seemed very damp.”

“The garden at Pops barn was charming.”

“Parking was an absolute nightmare which was a shame as the location and accommodation was nice”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at Pop's Barn.”

“We had a lovely trip to the New Forest.”

“Pop’s Barn is a really lovely holiday home in the beautiful village of Downton.”

“This compact cottage/barn is ideal for two and is set in the lovely village of Downton.”

“It was not made clear how far the cottage was from where you had to park the car.”

“Lovely comfy cottage with a private garden.”

“We had a lovely stay with our little dog Luna .”

“Very helpful owners.”

“We had a great time at pops barn, exactly what we needed”

“Lovely cottage great setting and very simple booking process.”

“Beautiful secret couple lodging on the edge of the new forest”

The property

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About the location

DOWNTON, WILTSHIRE