The Manor

Wow! What an amazing place cannot fault it. We were 5 adults and 4 children aged 5-10. We were celebrating my 60th Birthday and stayed for 3 nights. The location is amazing and the farm itself is a combination of 7 cottages and 2 Yurts, with indoor swimming pool, games room, outdoor play park, animals and an amazing woodland walk. All of this makes for a very family friendly atmosphere. Although each cottage was occupied it was still very quiet and a lovely atmosphere. The grounds were beautifully kept and there were flowers blooming everywhere. We stayed in the biggest accommodation, the Manor House. A fabulous 400 year old 6 bedroom property full of intrinsical rooms on different levels.The overall cleanliness of the property is excellent. It had a gorgeous 4 oven aga, as well as a range cooker in the sun room. 3 luxury bathrooms each one uniquely different. A downstairs toilet in the large utility room, which was really useful with young children. Everything you could wish for or want was included. There are two fridges, 3 sitting rooms, A lovely dining room and so much more. The hosts of these cottages Andy and Ruth are wonderful people who made us feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and on Sunday morning the children got to feed the wonderful animals that live on the farm. Horses, rabbits, goats, sheep, alpacas, pigs, a chicken amongst them. There were even spare wellies for people who needed them. We even donated a pair we had which were too small for our grandkids. There was so much to do that we were able to enjoy quality family time without the use if electronic devices, although there is free WiFi. We only watched TV once on the last night for a movie. There were plenty of games and puzzles in a cupboard in the house and plenty of other activities in the separate games room etc that the kids did not have time to think about their devices.

There was nothing to dislike

Pool was a big hit with the kids

The facilities were excellent with a heated pool, outdoor play area and a games room which had a small soft play and more. A little something for everyone and lots to entertain a toddler. The hosts were very friendly and checked in regularly to make sure everything was OK. Allowing guests to join in their own daily activities when feeding and meeting the animals on the property (including rabbits, horses, goats, sheep and more). A very pleasant addition to our holiday. The house itself was extremely quirky and welcoming, large enough to accommodate our large party of 10 without us feeling like we were on top of each other. Cozy fire place that adds to the comfort and original features of the house. The massive old school Aga oven got my Chef brother's attention and he really enjoyed getting to experience using one. The local area was beautiful. The views are breath taking with rolling hills and nature everywhere. Great walks for the family and dogs. The location is close by to the beach for a day out, meaning sand, splashing and ice creams. Amazing tea rooms near by with honestly the most delicious cream teas.

Nothing not to like really. All the steps/stairs are a little hard work if you're not completely physically capable, but that can't really be helped in such an old building (over 400 years old!) I would maybe suggest some grab rails on some of the shorter but still steep steps upstairs.

The space we had, so great for 6 adults and 5 under 4 year olds. A great place for a family get together. The great facilities, soft play area, swimming pool, oh the pleasure of a washing machine and tumble dryer....bliss.

Only the travelling distance to get to The Manor from our home. 😂 So really no negatives to report.