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Details Sleeps: 2 Changeover: Monday, Friday & Sunday Rooms: 1 double Length of stays: 2,3,4,5 or 7 nights Price: from £239 to £328 for 2 nights break Children allowed: None Babies allowed: One, sleeping in travel cot Dogs Welcome: 2 medium, Dog charges apply

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Checklist

	Open Christmas / New Year		Central heating		Television		Telephone
	Garden-unfenced		Barbeque		DVD player		Cooker and hob
	Off road parking		1 bathroom		CD player		Washing facilities
	Secure storage for bikes		Shower		Bed linen provided		Clothes drying facilities
	Bikes provided		Microwave		Towels provided		Clothes airer
	Ground floor bedroom		Fridge		Breakfast basket provided
	Ground floor bathrooom		Freezer / compartment		Basics of tea, coffee, sugar provided
	Open Fire		Iron and Board		Internet Access

Dons Barn was once an early 1700’s Winnowing Barn. Now converted into a cosy cottage it has an impressive view over the Orchard through the massive Barn door windows. Upstairs this effect is magnified by the gantry that separates the window from the bedroom.

It has lime washed or old soft redbrick walls with lots of beams exposed in the high wooden vaulted ceiling and a lovely millstone table.

Dons Barn has one spacious bedroom and is suitable for a couple only, it also enjoys a small sunny herb garden & breakfast patio as well as having use of the orchard gardens.

Dons Barn is one of the six cottages that make up the Old Grove Farm which dates back to the 1720s. If you would like to learn more about The Old Grove Farm where it all started and where we are based please see my website all about it  at www.grovefarm-cottages.co.uk
 

Living area

• Generous, comfortable sitting area with enormous Kelim covered Knoll sofa facing a big inglenook fireplace with a large wood burner 
• The room faces onto the orchard and has a 2 storey Barn Window.
• The floor has the original Suffolk White bricks and period furniture.
• TV & DVD player, CD / radio / cassette sound system, selection of CDs and tapes as well as books and games.
  Kitchen
• The kitchen is hand made from oak and a massive millstone, with original cupboards, it has a Belfast sink, gas hobs and an electric oven. It has a window overlooking the herb garden

Bathroom

• The bathroom is newly made with a very spacious shower. 

Bedroom

• The bedroom has a king-size bed with quality mattress, duvet and linen, a high beamed ceiling and large hand-built wardrobe made from reclaimed panelling.

General Features

• Dons Barn is completely self contained with its own central heating. It looks out onto a private sunny herb garden at the back, where you can have a quiet breakfast and overlooks the Orchard gardens, where you can lounge about or make a BBQ - or just lie in bed and watch the sun setting.
• We provide quality mattresses, duvets, linen and towels, Highchair, baby-cot, TV and TV DVD player. Music tapes, CD's all basics like fresh roast & ground coffee, instant coffee, tea, milk, sugar, organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread, tomatoes plus olive oil & vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs from the garden.
• Well-behaved pets are always welcome please bring suitable bedding and remember not to let your pet sleep on any furniture or damage any part of the gardens or property, we have tame ducks, cats and other dogs so your pet must be kept on a lead while here but there are lovely walks straight from the gardens. Pets must never be left alone as they fret and howl.
• BBQ’s and picnic table are free. 
• Bikes are free for guest’s use.
• Dons Barn includes everything you would expect from its 4-star English Tourist Council rating.

This is great place to get away from the stresses of city life and enjoy peace and rural beauty. 
We now have a very large private car park and a dog exercise area covering over an acre so the cottages can enjoy even more peace and quiet and dog owners don’t have to walk bleary eyed down the country lanes first thing in the morning.

Well behaved pets are always welcome, please refer to this web page  All About Bringing Pets  for charges and how this cottage may suit your pet.

All prices include vat, towels, soap, linen, heating, a 'Proper English Breakfast' welcome pack, a bucket of coal, basket of logs and packet of firelighters.

Please use the Availability Calendar to contact me with any further questions or booking enquiries.

All cottages are complete little homes and facilities include modern central heating, TV DVD/Video players, CD players and CDs, DVDs tapes, books, games and a fully equipped kitchen including gas cooking and microwaves. Cots and high chairs are available on request.

In addition we provide a complimentary full English Breakfast Pack to make you feel more welcome: fresh roast & ground coffee, instant coffee, tea, milk, sugar, organic eggs, bacon, butter, Lavenham bread, tomatoes plus olive oil & vinegar, pepper & salt & fresh herbs from the garden.

There is a laundry room with a new washing machine and dryer and there are 12 bikes for the free use of the guests, including one with a child seat. The South Suffolk Cycle Route runs past the cottage.

               
Photo taken in Snow Cottage

We can now offer you the hedonistic enjoyment of a really            If you are in luck then there will be a stock of honey for sale 
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About Suffolk

In Charles Dickens's days, boys living in Scotland and here in East Anglia would be allowed to leave boarding school a day early because it took so long to get back home to those places.

Even though we are just 60 miles from London, this area was always very inaccessible and remained so until very recent times.

Now the local mainline train journey to London is a mere 45 minutes and a car journey takes about an hour and a half.

But still Suffolk has retained an unusually strong independent rural atmosphere and one of the great joys of the area are the beautiful little hamlets that even locals get lost getting to though the meandering 'spiders web' of tiny lanes and byroads. Many of these villages are wonderfully preserved in their medieval origins, our local village of Lavenham being a fantastic example.

The area is very rich in History from the Saxon treasure of Sutton Hoo and the rebel Queen Boadicea who defeated the Romans, right up to the many expeditions of Settlers leaving for America - in fact the First Governor of Massachusetts came from this tiny hamlet of Edwardstone when I am based at The Old Grove Farm.

The landscape and the Architectural beauty of the area has long inspired Artists to work and move here. The greatest English landscape painter John Constable painted all his famous masterpieces along the Stour which is just 5 miles from The Grove Cottages. His work undoubtedly created this landscape as the quintessential English Landscape, which is one reason why visitors to the area feel so at home.

Flatford Mill where many of Constables most well known works of art such as 'The Haywain' were painted is now a National Trust area devoted to this artist and preserving his memory and the area he made so famous.

The Great Portrait painter Thomas Gainsborough lived in Sudbury which is the closest town to us and it is a real pleasure to visit his home which is now a very interesting museum and exciting showplace for local artists and events, it also has a wonderful print making workshop where courses on all kinds of printmaking are constantly held and very much sought after.

The great artist Sir Alfred Munnings, famous for his portraits of Rural Suffolk Life lived and had his studio close to the river Stour at Dedham and these are now an interesting museum devoted to him and his works of art.

For more information, please visit: my  'What to Do' Web Pages where I have an extensive insiders guide to South Suffolk

Above are a few photos I took around the area of Lavenham, Long Melford and Polsted - The seaside is at Aldeburgh which is a totally unspoilt seaside village, famous for its Arts events and good food - it is about 50 minutes from Lavenham. 


Below is a recent article about the Suffolk Coast

Joanna Symons, Telegraph Travel Newspaper January 2nd 2010.

'Popular though the Lake District and West Country are as tourist destinations, they can be rather damp. If you want to reduce the risk of a rainy holiday, statistics show that you should head east.

Suffolk for instance, had only about a third as much rainfall as the Lake District last summer. It also happens to have one of the loveliest stretches of coastline in Britain.


The Met office regional statistics per annum.

                        The Lake District             Suffolk

Rain fall         2300 - 3900mm          600 - 660 mm

 

Friday, 5th of February, 2010, Caroline:
Very relaxing break with some lovely walks despite the weather ! A good place to recharge the batteries.

Monday, 1st of February, 2010, Joubert and Lina:
We have had a wonderful weekend here in sunny Suffolk. Dons barn is a stunning cottage - loved the fireplace. Within 5 minutes of arriving we felt completely relaxed !

Sunday, 24th of January, 2010, Chloe-Anne and Samuel:
A beautiful retreat away from the hustle and bustle just what we were looking for.

Monday, 11th of January, 2010, Beth and James:
Dons Barn is just as advertised, beautiful little hideaway for two - romantic and cosy, what a find ! Lovely location too - we will be telling friends and family about Grove Cottages with lots of praise.

Monday, 11th of January, 2010, Adam:
A delightful 'get away' break - no telephone, no PC, complete relaxation which was sheer heaven. Thank you.

Thursday, 7th of January, 2010, Dily:
Had a wonderful relaxing time at Dons Barn. Warm welcome and the perfect place for a romantic break.

Monday, 28th of December, 2009, Holly:
Second christmas here and first time with the dogs. We thought the walks and local villages were great. The whole area was beautiful covered in snow.

Friday, 18th of December, 2009, Wendy:
Perfect ! Highly recommended.

Friday, 18th of December, 2009, Stewart and Charlotte:
We have had a lovely relaxing time at Dons Barn, the fireplace is amazing and lovely to come back too after a long walk in the country, with our dog Scooby

Friday, 11th of December, 2009, Rebecca and Benjamin:
The most perfect, relaxing week in the countryside imaginable. From the wonderful log fire, to the many antique shops nearby, to Maxi the cat (one of the friendliest cats we've met), Dons Barn was more than we could have hoped for. We hope Max lets us stay here again !

Sunday, 6th of December, 2009, Kris:
Having stayed at Holmwood Cottage in September we expected nothing less and was not disappointed. Dons Barn is cosy, romantic and perfect for 2 people and of course their dog. The quirky doors, and wood surround make it interesting, fun and different, very individual. We will be recommending to others. Thank you for making our weekend everything we had hoped.

Monday, 23rd of November, 2009, Hannah and Kieran:
We had a wonderful relaxing time at Dons Barn. What a beautiful and lovely cottage in such an idilic setting. We enjoyed having a roaring fire each night and trying the local pubs. The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland did lovely food. We'll definately return once baby is born and I can walk again so we can enjoy all the walks! We loved the cat Maxi too - he was lovely for snuggling on the sofa! Friendliest cat ever and we didn't even have to feed him!

Thursday, 19th of November, 2009, Hanna and Simon:
Lovely Cottage with tasteful decorating ! Spent a lot of time with Max the cat who is wonderful company. Max purrs when we listened to Dragon force !

Monday, 16th of November, 2009, Vicky:
The most relaxing, beautiful stay here at Dons Barn. A lovely cottage and lushful countryside made it a home from home. Thank you everyone (including Maxi and the Ducks !)

Friday, 13th of November, 2009, Mitchell:
Third time staying at Dons Barn. Ideal romantic retreat. Everything maintained to a high standard. We'll be back.

Monday, 9th of November, 2009, James and Emma:
We had a lovely, relaxing weekend - it's so quiet and peaceful here, The lovely fireplace and breakfast basket (which we had for dinner) were especially welcome after a long Friday.

Saturday, 31st of October, 2009, Richard:
A thoroughly endeering cottage, ideal for a lovely long weekend and more.

Monday, 26th of October, 2009, Catherine and Oliver:
We wanted a stress free, quiet and relaxing honeymoon and we got it !

Monday, 26th of October, 2009, Paul and Carly:
Lovely cottage in everyway you could imagine and spoilt for choice on nice walks and gastro pubs in the area.

Sunday, 11th of October, 2009, Nicky and Dave:
The most fantastic weekend break we have ever had. Beautiful countryside. Fantastic local pubs and a cottage you can't wait to get back to !

Thursday, 8th of October, 2009, Helen:
Lovely, relaxing and laid back in lovely surroundings. Almost 'kidnapped' Max.

Monday, 5th of October, 2009, Annie and Lawrence:
We enjoyed ourselves very much. Dons Barn is beautiful as is the surrounding area. Highlights of the cottage itself for me were the enormous sofa, open fire, sunset view from the bed and Max !

Friday, 18th of September, 2009, Ben and Deborah:
The most beautiful romantic retreat. Quiet and peaceful. Tastefully furnished throughout and a romantic warm homely feel. We would like to comment on the sofa, shower and bed - We want them!

Friday, 18th of September, 2009, Rose and Fergus:
I really did not want to leave; the 2nd option was to pull the place down and rebuild it back in London - such a cosy place. Rose and Ferg

Sunday, 23rd of August, 2009, Sylvia and William:
The cottage is wonderful-comfortable and interesting with lots of imaginative details. We have totally enjoyed our visit. An idyllic spot near to 'what's happening', but at the same time far away from it all.

Monday, 17th of August, 2009, Louise and Terry:
Seldom do things live up to the hype or expectation but Dons Barn met and exceeded everyone. It's such a lovely place and we would recommend it to anyone and everyone. We look forward to coming back and relaxing again soon.

Friday, 31st of July, 2009, Lisa and Steve:
Splendid accomodation, great surroundings and helpful advice conspire to create the perfect get away - Thanks

Friday, 3rd of July, 2009, Caroline and David:
Our best holiday ever in the UK!

Friday, 3rd of July, 2009, Ann and Keith:
Bringing Yana to Dons Barn was a stroke of genius. She just adds another dimension to all the pleasures of staying in Suffolk at Grove Cottages.

Monday, 22nd of June, 2009, Joan and Douglas:
The warm welcome was a great start to a relaxing 5 days. We would like to come back for a longer period to explore the wonderful countryside. Thank you.

Friday, 12th of June, 2009, Harry:
Absolutely perfect week away. Exactly what we came away to do, nothing. Loved all the friendly local pubs and walks, and of course Max the cat!

Friday, 5th of June, 2009, rachel:
The perfect relaxation get away! We now want pet ducks! Thank you for a fab, much needed break.

Tuesday, 14th of April, 2009, john:
Just what we needed. Can't wait to come back!

Tuesday, 14th of April, 2009, lisa:
Heaven!

Tuesday, 14th of April, 2009, Lindsey and Martin:
Don's Barn is an absolute gem. Roaring fire, fantastic view, lovely comfy bed, ducks pottering past your lounge, idyllic location. Don't bother looking, you won't find a better cottage in Suffolk!

Monday, 23rd of February, 2009, Andy & Elizabeth:
A wonderful break and the cottage was lovely in every way. The massage therapy on offer was an unexpected bonus and could rival any spa experiences. A truly superb getaway.

Friday, 20th of February, 2009, Don & Kate:
Nice to be woken-up by a cockerel instead of traffic!

Monday, 16th of February, 2009, Jeanine & Simon:
Another fantastic, relaxing weekend at The Grove, Thank You! We look forward to returning soon.

Thursday, 12th of February, 2009, Mick & Linda:
Just what we needed - a natural boost to the system.

Monday, 19th of January, 2009, Garry & Sue:
Just a quick note to say thanks for a lovely weekend stay at Dons Barn. It was so cosy & comfortable. We were desperate for a weekend break. So difficult trying to carry on 7 days a week with business when feeling so awful. This weekend was absolutely what the doctor ordered!! we will definitely be back some time.

Sunday, 18th of January, 2009, Garry:
Extremely Comfortable - Perfect for a chill-out weekend - didn't disappoint us at all - Delightful

Monday, 12th of January, 2009, Jo & Simon:
Tranquil, luxurious, beautiful & cosy. An unforgettably good time. Dons Barn is so lovely; it's a treat in itself.

Saturday, 27th of December, 2008, Nick:
'Perfect Christmas Hideaway'

Monday, 22nd of December, 2008, Dave & Lisa:
Dons Barn is fabulous. Pure escapism with a wonderful fire.

Sunday, 14th of December, 2008, Daniel & Katie:
An absolute treasure!

Friday, 5th of December, 2008, Lisa & Previn:
Absolutely superb; a wonderful, idyllic setting, perfect for relaxing and romantic moments. We aim to stay in all of Marks cottages!!

Friday, 5th of December, 2008, Charlotte & Jamie:
Beautiful cottage; love the log fire! Fantastic when it snowed. Dog loved it all as well; fascinated y the ducks. We also saw deer in the field a few times which was great :)

Friday, 28th of November, 2008, Nicky & Jimmy:
Hello to everyone at Grove cottages, Myself and my Husband stayed in Dons Barn from 22nd November to 28th November for our honeymoon and I just wanted to say a big thank you for such a lovely time. The cottage was so cosy and relaxing just what we need after all the organising of a wedding. We both really enjoyed our time at Dons Barn and Jimmy especially enjoyed feeding the ducks every morning and the visits from the cat. Again thank you for a lovely relaxing holiday and we look forward to seeing you again next year. Also please can you add me onto your mailing list for any offers you have Kind Regards Nicky

Saturday, 22nd of November, 2008, Rachel:
Absolutely beautiful cottage - perfectly cosy for November weather! Great walks and country pubs too. Thanks!!

Friday, 21st of November, 2008, Mitchell:
Excellent, romantic accommodation - absolutely lacked nothing!!

Sunday, 16th of November, 2008, Mavis & Gordon:
Every comfort - very imaginative and super bed!

Sunday, 9th of November, 2008, Manuela & Ian:
A beautiful cottage in a charming part of the country - the perfect celebration of our anniversary! Very Romantic! Thank You!

Monday, 3rd of November, 2008, Carl & Tracy:
Dons Barn is a beautiful, cosy cottage, superbly designed and layed out. Grove Cottages are a perfect place to stay, to relax and unwind.

Monday, 20th of October, 2008, John & Debra:
Beautiful part of the country and a HUGE log fire to cuddle up in front of!!

Saturday, 18th of October, 2008, Karen:
Very relaxing time - fabulous weather made 'chilling it' perfect!

Sunday, 5th of October, 2008, Belinda & David:
Fab as ever; will see you again!

Friday, 3rd of October, 2008, Stuart & Sarah:
Thank you so much to Mark and all the team at Grove Cottages. We came to stay at Dons Barn to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time./ the cottage is so cosy and we loved the visits from all the ducks and maxi the cat!! Everything was perfect, thanks – we had a very helpful and friendly welcome tour from Eloise on our arrival too J

Monday, 29th of September, 2008, Kate & Dave:
We just wanted to say thank you for the most lovely week in Dons Barn. We had a fantastic time-lazy mornings, long walks and delicious food. Obviously we were lucky with the weather but it wouldn't have mattered if it was bad! The cottage is beautiful, and the guide/map was really helpful. We were sad to leave and will be back!

Sunday, 21st of September, 2008, Anna & Alan:
A great place to relax and re-discover what its all about! Suffolk has so much history and beauty. Would you come again?  Certainly, any time! Thank You

Friday, 19th of September, 2008, Carole & Stephen:
We had a lovely uncluttered, unhurried week and the rain stayed away! Sat in the open air watching the sun set whilst partaking of a bottle of wine! Serenaded by the birds in just one evening of our honeymoon we shall always remember

Sunday, 31st of August, 2008, Lindsey:
Really enjoyed our stay at Dons Barn  bigger than we had anticipated; loved the barn, cosy feel and really made it our home for a few days. Good job!

Friday, 29th of August, 2008, Dean & Colette:
An amazing place to come and relax; the cottage was immaculate with period features, the wildlife abundant, and although you are in the middle of nowhere there are at least 10 quaint villages to explore within 10 miles. You wouldnt know it but Waitrose was 10 minutes away as well!

Friday, 15th of August, 2008, Michele & John:
Perfect location for exploring pubs and parish churches. Sofa fantastic, view superb, decor delightful!!

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008, Carol & Michael:
Had a great 'get away from it all' holiday. Thanks for the sunshine - a lovely touch! - lots of places to eat and we loved the welcome basket.

Saturday, 5th of July, 2008, Ann & Derek:
Sleepy Suffolk where the pace of life slows you down and helps you relax. Grove Cottages has it all; space, peace and quiet, caring landlords and most Suffolk attractions within an hours drive from base.

Tuesday, 24th of June, 2008, Alan & Val:
The Grove is dripping with rustic charm and would recommend it to anyone.

Monday, 16th of June, 2008, Dorothy & Horst:
WE WANT TO MOVE IN!! Don's Barn is 100% perfect along with 'The Team' Thank You

Sunday, 15th of June, 2008, Alan & Val:
The Grove is dripping with rustic charm and would recommend it to anyone.

Friday, 6th of June, 2008, Pat & Sandy:
We had a wonderful time. Dons Barn is perfect and beautifully designed. We loved the large windows and easy access to the outside. The countryside is beautiful and there is so much to see and do that a week was not enough!

Wednesday, 4th of June, 2008, Mark & Natalie:
We stayed at Dons Barn on our honeymoon and it was the perfect place for a honeymoon. The cottage is very cosy and quaint with ducks to feed in the back garden. There are some fantastic country pubs serving lovely food. The cottage had everything we needed and the people very friendly and helpful.

Tuesday, 3rd of June, 2008, Sue:
Idyllic weekend. Perfect barn. Perfect location. Fantastic!

Tuesday, 3rd of June, 2008, David:
An oasis of calm in picture postcard countryside- definitely worth a visit!

Monday, 19th of May, 2008, Peter & Jacqui:
Met all the expectations of a country cottage; log fires, beams, flagstone and wooden floors. Even ducks to feed each morning!

Friday, 22nd of February, 2008, Mark:
It’s rare to find a place where the website photos look amazing, but the real thing is even better! We loved it & our dog ‘Duke’ does not want to leave! Thank you.

Friday, 18th of January, 2008, Anna:
Lovely views – especially by the full moon. This is a great place and somewhere we would love to return to.

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Kelly:
Fantastic, relaxing week. Great walks and local pubs with friendly people. Will be back.

Monday, 14th of January, 2008, Craig:
The whole trip was brilliant. We are a young couple 29-30 and we do not want to leave at the end of the trip  everything was perfect!

Sunday, 13th of January, 2008, Lee & Laura:
We had an amazing stay at Dons Barn - 10/10 cosy factor, views and walks were excellent.

Friday, 21st of December, 2007, Sarah:
Mark’s “What to Do” hints & tips were fantastic. Neither of us had the time to swat up beforehand. It was such a relief to have had the hard work done for us !

Friday, 26th of October, 2007, Kirsty & Mark:
Really wonderful. We loved the cottage & the surroundings. Wonderful attention to detail - someone obviously has a really good eye for decor, furnishings & refurbishment. Absolutely lovely. We’ll definitely be recommending it to friends. Only problem is it makes us really dissatisfied with our own home !!

Friday, 11th of May, 2007, Nicky & Pete:
Loved it. It’s going to be a hard drive home. Thanks everyone.

Monday, 7th of May, 2007, Ali:
We average 2 visits per year. Got engaged here. Had my hen night here. And now spent some time here heavily pregnant. See you soon with our Baby !!

Sunday, 1st of April, 2007, David:
A faultlessly wonderful time- again! An oasis of calm in picture postcard countryside – Definitely worth a visit !

Sunday, 4th of February, 2007, Colin & Carol:
I just wanted to say that we had a fabulous time over the weekend. The directions were great, the welcome was outstanding and we felt part of the Grove Cottages family straight away! The Barn was delightful, and very well equipped. We had a most relaxing, enjoyable time and will definitely be coming back. We walked down to the pub in Edwardstone Friday evening and came back by stunningly bright moonlight. We also did Marks walk to Little Waldingfield on Saturday... what beautiful weather too! We couldn’t have asked for better.

Monday, 15th of January, 2007, Susie:
Only 2 hours away, and it felt like being a million miles away – blissful!!

Sunday, 24th of December, 2006, Shailen & Naheela:
The perfect pre-Christmas winter escape. Once we’d lit the fire & sunk into the enormous sofa we just didn’t want to leave ! Unforgettable.

Friday, 1st of December, 2006, Max & Melissa:
Once you’ve stayed at Grove Cottages, hotels seem sadly lacking – it manages to combine all the elements of a boutique hotel, with the magic of a self catering retreat. Simply perfect!

Friday, 13th of October, 2006, Andy & Gill:
It’s always difficult going somewhere that is recommended by friends. This however is totally bullet proof. The Grove provided everything you need to help you relax. Mark is the Holy Grail with What, Who and How to see it – Listen to him ! The accommodation is superb – so is the welcome. Enjoy it you deserve it !!

Monday, 19th of June, 2006, Paul & Natalie:
Simply the most amazing and friendly cottage that we have stayed in. The ducks, wildlife and beautiful countryside make The Grove a dream to stay in. Can’t wait to return and breath 100% true, traditional ‘Englishness’ again. We’ve stayed in many cottages, but The Grove beats them by a country mile!

Monday, 6th of March, 2006, Tim & Kath:
Third visit and still trying to find something that isn’t perfect! Thanks - Dons Barn Rocks!!

Friday, 10th of February, 2006, Martin & Sue:
Fantastic weekend, congratulations to Mark and his team – very high standards throughout. Don’s Barn is superb, very warm and comfortable.

Tuesday, 22nd of November, 2005, Pete & Nicky:
It’s sheer bliss to be able to ‘escape’ to somewhere as fab as Don’s Barn. We feel very lucky to have found The Grove.

Saturday, 23rd of July, 2005, John:
Ahead of our hectic wedding schedule, an ideal place to relax, catch up and plan! Sights and smells second to none!

Monday, 9th of May, 2005, Jane:
This is the perfect antidote to London life. We can’t praise the place highly enough, even though we realise this might mean it’s fully booked, next time we want to come! The cottage definitely has the “wow” factor. We were totally in awe of all the finishing touches that really set this apart from other self catering accommodation. We will definitely, absolutely, without doubt be returning at some point in the near future!!

Sunday, 6th of March, 2005, Hugh & Ann:
With snow every day for 2 weeks, we could not have picked a cosier or more relaxing place to be. Don’s Barn was the perfect place! This is a really classy place to stay!

Wednesday, 5th of January, 2005, Jeremy & Jacqui:
The nicest place we have every stayed in! Sell it to us!!

Monday, 29th of November, 2004, Marna:
Thank you for making our first anniversary in England a special one. What a great idea to be able to discover the English countryside on bicycles! We especially loved the farm style atmosphere provided.

Thursday, 25th of November, 2004, Pete & Nicky:
Fab, Fab, Fab. Will (reluctantly!) have to recommend to our friends, and no doubt they along with us, will become repeat offenders!! Felt right at home, as soon as we arrived.

Friday, 19th of November, 2004, Jim & Donna:
Another great stay, we will definitely be back – Again!!

Sunday, 7th of November, 2004, Randon:
Enchanting….Like in a children’s Fairy Tale ! Gorgeous

Sunday, 26th of September, 2004, Sally, Wahab & Flori:
Very relaxing! An authentic country retreat. Great place to escape from the hustle and bustle and to recharge your batteries.

Sunday, 26th of September, 2004, Patricia:
We particularly enjoyed the quiet, rural setting, the hooting of owls and the visits of Maxi the cat!

Sunday, 5th of September, 2004, Tim:
We think of Grove Cottages as our ‘bolt hole’! A true escape.

Friday, 30th of July, 2004, Len:
I booked Don’s Barn on the images on the website. The reality far, far exceeded those images. Great atmosphere, great comforts and great location in the heart of magical country and villages. Len - Australia

Sunday, 20th of June, 2004, Tina & Andy:
Absolutely Fantastic ! I’d like to say ‘Home from Home’ but home isn’t this wonderful. Thanks x

Friday, 9th of April, 2004, Gill & Malcolm:
Don’s Barn; the place where dreams come true beside a roaring log fire and a panoramic view.

Friday, 12th of March, 2004, Janis:
Very lovely place to stay for a few days unwinding reading, painting……..I had everything I needed and more!!

Friday, 5th of March, 2004, John & Beverley:
What a fantastic weekend. The Grove was way beyond our expectations. A real treat to find such a dog friendly place. Even the information pack was full of places to eat, that welcome dogs. The Red Rose at Lindsey even provided a bowl of water for our two thirsty hounds! Thanks Mark – we’ll be back!!

Thursday, 1st of January, 1970, Sam:
Wonderful relaxing stay, many thanks !