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Manstone Cottage, Yattendon
Very helpful, beautiful location, peaceful, had a wonderful stay, didn’t want for anything. Lovely food in the surrounding pubs. Thank you for a great stay.

Self catering studio flat on beautiful Devon farm
Booked fairly late but were so pleased we did. Perfect location for what we were doing and so close to lovely beaches in the area. Property was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. Would definitely recommend and return in the future.

Self contained studio near Marlborough and Avebury
We were given exact directions in advance making it easy to find ignoring the car’s satnav. Off road parking and private pathway to accommodation with key safe giving easy access. Beautiful setting and a perfect base to explore the area. We spoke with Sheila a few times and she was very friendly and accommodating. Great recommendations for local dining which we took advantage of and thoroughly recommend the local pubs and Indian restaurant. All in all our first experience using AirBnb was a very positive one. We will definitely use Sheila’s accommodation again.

The Hayloft - Rural retreat very near Winchester
The Hayloft was in a beautiful location; we loved watching the sunset from the balcony. It had everything we required, and Debbie stocked it with all the necessities and more. There was a little bending over to avoid some of the low roofs, but that is to be expected with the type of building; Debbie has utilised the available space perfectly. There wasn't really anywhere for us to let the dogs off due to there being various livestock around, so they had to be kept on the lead whilst outside, which wasn't a problem, but I just thought I would mention it for future reference. Overall, we had a lovely time and would happily stay here again.

34 Monmouth Beach
Absolutely loved our stay at No.34, just wish it had been longer - we didn't want to leave. It was so relaxing being right beside the sea and the chalet had everything that we needed. Amazing how such a small space can pack so much in!! We were blessed with wonderful weather too. I would highly recommend booking - you won't be disappointed. Thank you Sarah for all the work you do behind the scenes to make this such a special place 🌞⚓🌊⛵🍹

The Countryside Loft in stunning rural Dorset
the loft was in a beautiful location with views across the valley. We were able to access many great walking locations nearby then return to comfortable accommodation. there is a roomy shower and plenty of places to hang outdoors boots and walking gear etc. Emma was helpful and accommodating

Garden Room
The Garden House is such a beautiful peaceful place to stay. I woke to the birds singing, surrounded by luscious greenness and thatched cottages. The house is fully equipped and very comfortable. The sun shines into the house beautifully for long evenings, great for sundowners outside the big doors. Great walks all around the village and Salisbury is just 10 minutes away. Brilliant!

Caister Cottage Barn
Liz and her husband were kind and responsive to all our needs. They have a relaxing and wonderful barn and a beautiful garden. A true haven. We will be back.
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Characterful 2-bedroom cozy cottage with garden
We will definitely be back. Beautiful space to be in. Loved the quirkiness and the attention to detail. I feel totally relaxed after our weekend there. Thank you Laura so much. Highly recommend 🤩

Character Barn in the Heart of Beaminster
Little hidden gem in the beautiful little market town of Beaminster. The barn was perfect for 2 plus 2 dogs , very clean & the most comfortable bed & pillows . Lovely little touches milk & fizz , also dog treats. Beaminster is lovely, 2 pubs , restaurant & supermarket, also little individual shops. Lovely atmosphere, church bells ringing on Sunday morning was special. Only 20 mins drive from Lyme Regis , Bridport & West Bay . We will definitely be back

The Getaway: Quaint Log Cabin on Jurassic Coast
Lovely place to stay, in a good position to visit Monkey World and the Tank Museum and quite close to Bristol Airport. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the comfortable, relaxing cabin.

Cosy lodge, parking, beautiful setting, Lyme Regis
Our family had a lovely weekend at Helen's place. It was beautifully located, clean and safe for the kids (4 year old and 10 month old). It's a short walk to Uplyme and a 5 min drive to Lyme Regis. We would definitelly come back for a longer break.

The Granary, a stunning high spec rural retreat.
Absolutely love this place 😆😍. Only issue I had was I was working, an couldn't enjoy it and the area enough 🤣. Jenny was responsive before and throughout and couldn't of been more helpful with parking for my big van. An was quick to answer and sort out 🙌🏼. The views, scenery and surrounding area is just amazing. The space itself is superb, well furnished and finished. Such a comfy bed and mattress, with great views from the kitchen. Bathroom and shower is spot on. Kitchen is great and has all utensils and anything required to cook, make coffee, etc. Cannot recommend it enough and will be back again with the wife and not working 😊😊.

Arne View Lodge, South facing with Hot tub.
Thank you for a lovely stay. Used the lodge as a base to visit Durdle door and Bournemouth, also found lots of great places to eat within a short drive. Aldi and Lidl very close. Great location. So nice to relax in the hot tub after! Baby friendly- took our 9m old and we had everything we needed.

Unique Private Cabin in Purbeck Dorset Countryside
We had a lovely stay at Charlotte's cabin. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog. The cabin was really clean and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The surrounding area is beautiful and we enjoyed visiting the Blue Pool, Swanage and Durlston. Fabulous little break in Dorset.

Barn @ North Wraxall
Very good stay, very comfortable, soothing environment. Well located for visiting several areas, close to Bath. One of the best AirBnBs we've rented so far.
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Garden studio in beautiful town
This place is really beautiful. It was clean, comfortable, plenty of space for one/two people, and has everything you need for an enjoyable stay. The garden area is beautiful. This place is like its own little nook and I felt very secure and safe here. I really appreciated the extra amenities — shampoo, conditioner, body wash, feminine toiletries, cotton pads, makeup remover, lotion, milk, cereals, jam, butter, etc. It really is the most perfect place to stay in Bradford on Avon. It’s only a short walk into town and Marsha & David provide tons of information about the town and surrounding area in a big binder. I would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat.
Elegantly Converted Stables near Bath with Luxury Hot Tub
We enjoyed a 3 night stay at The Stables. It was just as beautiful as the photos suggested and a perfect location for visiting Bath. It was a simple hop onto a bus at the end of the drive and be in the city centre within 15 mins. The quality of the furnishings in The Stables were clear to see & made our stay that much more luxe to help celebrate my 40th birthday. We had great weather and took full advantage of the hot tub to relax after a long day exploring Bath. We had a couple of queries for Nancy during our stay and Nancy was very quick to respond in a very polite & helpful manner. Thanks for a lovely stay Nancy!

Modern Garden Room under 5 min walk to beach
This was our second time visiting The Garden Room and it’s safe to say that we loved it just as much (maybe more) than our first visit! The location is perfect - within walking distance of the beach and not far from the lovely coastal walk to Hengistbury Head. This time we visited Christchurch town which we really enjoyed. We will definitely be back, it’s always such a delight staying at Suzie’s place. She provided everything we need (the bbq is fab!) and was super helpful, friendly and flexible - allowing us to check in early and check out later which was really appreciated. Can’t recommend this place enough, the perfect seaside staycation! Thank you so much Suzie and Andrew :)

Garden Cottage, Bromham, Wiltshire
Julie and John's cottage is a lovely place to stay. It was tidy and clean and far more spacious than we were expecting. Bromham is an ideal base for trips out to the surrounding areas . The greyhound pub, which serves excellent food is a 2 minute walk. Although we had to cut our trip short by a day due to family reasons, we would highly recommend staying at Julie and John's and would have no hesitation in returning.

Lovely annex - a home away from home
Lynne was an incredibly warm, flexible and hospitable host - she was very generous and accommodating with the different requests for help that we had, and flexible as well. The annex was perfect for our stay - very clean, the beds were comfortable and it had all the amenities we needed. The garden that it is in is stunning - credit to the hosts for creating such a beautiful surroundings. Our children were especially appreciative of the friendly fish in the pond! Would highly recommend this place and host.

Gerties House
always love staying with Edd & Kim friendly and welcoming. almost a home away from home. definitely our choice of place to stay. already booked again for a short weekend away.

A light spacious garden house in Glastonbury town
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Deborah’s place. It was airy yet warm and cozy with a pretty view of the garden from the living area. It was a 5 minute walk to High Street making it very convenient to all the shops and restaurants. In addition all of the sites such as the Tor, Chalice Well and the Abbey were also very walkable. For such close proximity to everything we still felt outside of all the noise and business of the town center. The place was very quiet and peaceful. We would definitely recommend staying with Deb and Tim. If we are ever in Glastonbury again this place would be our first choice.

Beautiful studio with direct access to New Forest
Sarah and her Partner understand how to deliver a great Airbnb experience. The property is located in the most bucolic country scene, and we were surrounded by nature ( woodpeckers, squirrels and horses etc. The hosts are very generous, providing clean utensils, complimentary food and drinks and they really allow you to feel at home in their space. 10/10
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