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Reviews of Heartwood Barn - Cosy converted barn, nestled in beautiful ancient woodland

Heartwood Barn - Cosy converted barn, nestled in beautiful ancient woodland
Carmarthen, Wales

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phil Y., Leicestershire, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rural retreat in lovely barn
We had a lovely week at Heartwood Barn in this rustic barn conversion. Located down a delightful track, over a field with horses grazing and into the forest where the barn is situated. It feels like a million miles from anywhere, yet is only 15 minutes to Carmarthen and easy to get lots of other interesting places. The barn is independent of the main farmhouse which is below on a steep incline. It is hard to describe how enchanting the farm is, but it is impossible not to love the natural beauty which the farm and adjoining forest provide. Inside the barn everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided, with lots of space and a comfy bed. Whatever the weather, this is a real piece of Wales and a wonderful place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark e., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend, enjoyed by both of us, storm Dennis couldn't spoil it!
Lovely property to stay in for our weekend, nice and cosy with the log burner. Very good communication with the owners, plenty of advice in advance of our stay. Hopefully will revisit in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Special birthday
Fab location, fab cottage, fab stream especially when you can hear it when you are in bed. Excellent place to chill and relax, log fire wow

10/10 Excellent

Trudy V., Trimley St Mary, Felixstowe

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect break!
We stayed at the property 13th-16th September. The location and property were perfect for us to recharge our batteries. It was absolutely wonderful to open the door to be welcomed by the log burner roaring. We sincerely hope to come back again next year. Many thanks to Martine and Matt
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gwenno R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent & Relaxing :)
Had a lovely weekend here - would definitely return and hope to in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Chose to stay at this property because pictures made it very inviting. Was a bit concerned when description said you had to drive down a track but it did say not suitable for sports cars so thought we would be ok as we don’t have a sports car. If you value your car I would not stay here unless you drive a 4x4 or better still a tractor!! We have a focus and almost ground out every time we drove up and down it. Property felt damp and was quite dark. There were 4 bulbs blown in the lights which would have been easily noticed by owner if checked. There was left over ketchup and sauces in cupboard and the sugar bowl had lumps of coffee in it which previous people staying had used. All things that should have been removed. The garden table was dirty and quite rusty. The weather was quite nice during our stay and breakfast outside seemed idyllic in the surroundings. We had to scrub the table before we could use it - again something the owner should have done before we arrived. The grounds were also very grown and really not suitable for walking in. As the property is off the beaten track it would have been nice if the owner supplied a few essentials like milk, butter and bread. Have stayed at properties before where this has been supplied and makes all the difference especially when you arrive late, your in the middle of nowhere and shops are closed. Wouldn’t stay here again and would not recommend to others!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Great area
Nice property in a quiet aea but close enough to visit many of the local atractions etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Alun R.

Lovely barn conversion.
Perfect weekend escape. Nice to be welcomed with a fire. Beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Louise S., Yate, near Bristol

Had a fabulous stay !
The photos were true to the accommodation and exactly what we expected. Very comfortable and well equipped. We also had great weather which helped and managed to visit many places as the property was centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Perfect retreat
Was beautifully decorated and came with everything you would expect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

ian D.

A perfect cozy retreat for a quiet break
We had a lovely time at The Retreat this week, capped off by some wonderful snowfall on Wednesday morning. The house is lovely, has been done out with everything you could need for a relaxing break, especially the log burner which came in very handy on the cold evenings. If you are after somewhere quiet & off the beaten track, this place is just for you but be warned that it is down a narrow lane & track so access isn't for anyone who isn't very mobile. Despite that, it's wonderful & such a lovely place to stay. Thank you for such a great little cottage & for giving us a truly memorable short break.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

Quiet, Secluded & Lovely
great place to unwind and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

all you could want
A lovely property. We live in a period cottage but this was very different and very bright and spacious. Lovely stove (although it took our wood burner knowledge to get lift off !!) Very well equipped. We would love to return and just regret that our typical weather meant we could not enjoy sitting out on the balcony over the stream.

10/10 Excellent

Terence B.

A beautiful holiday place, very comfortable and extremely well equipped.
A very peaceful location ideal for a complete break.There are many locations to visit in the area, all within close proximity to the Retreat, so an ideal place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Niek S.

Very nice and comfortable converted barn,
This converted barn is beautiful converted. Nice en-suite washroom, spacious living room and open plan kitchen. Very friendly and helpfull owners
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sander K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideale retreat
Een geweldige plek om tot rust te komen. Centraal gelegen om zowel de pembrokeshire coast als de brecon beacons te verkennen. Hele aardige gastheer en gastvrouw, alles prettig geregeld. Het huis van de eigenaren is niet ver van de cottage, maar daar merk je heel weinig van, echt een fijne, rustige locatie.

10/10 Excellent

Sven J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing stay
Perfect Place to relax and to explore the southern parts of Wales
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019