The Barn

Loved our stay.

Pellet heating worked well and have the wonderful central wood stove as well. Stair and safety gates for our toddler who loved running around. Great to have the pigs and llamas just opposite to visit. Grand piano for playing (though does need a tuning!). Great shared space. If anything was missing or needed the owner/family on the farm were able to help v quickly.

Ideal place for a family celebration.

The Barn was great for our Viking Themed 60th birthday party. We didn’t even worry about the weather! There were 12 adults and only two toilets. We were able to cope for the weekend but would suggest that the ‘ tv snug ‘ would be better as a bathroom at that end of the main lounge. The owners are friendly and very helpful.

Lovely weekend get together at the barn host very welcoming very cosy with the fire and christmas tree.

Nice surroundings definitely would return.

We really enjoyed being at this lovely barn It was a family get together for Christmas 10 of us from Selsdon, Warlingham, Bridgend, heathfield and 4 dogs Everything we needed to cook Xmas dinner Only slight niggle the en-suite was a bit small for the two oldies, but other than that everything was lovely Thanks to Jane for everything The Walkers and Lewis’s

The Barn was perfect for our family of 13 get together.

Lots of space, clean, comfortable bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and cosy and warm. The owners were very helpful and always on hand though not intrusive. Would highly recommend.

The Barn was perfect for our large family get-together!

Very homely with everything you needed to hand. Enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs and lots of country footpaths for long walks.

Lovely accommodation and really friendly hosts who went the extra mile to show the kids the animals and walk with the alpacas.

The only down point is 1 ensuite and 1 bathroom for 10 people (never mind 12) is a bit of a logistical issue. 1 extra toilet/ basin room would solve the problem- don't need an extra shower .

Perfect for a large group of all ages.

Spacious and well equipped for cooking for large numbers.

We had a lovely break at The Barn, the owners are very nice and welcoming, it was lovely waking up to the animal noises in the morning, the atmosphere was relaxed.

The enclosed garden meant I didn’t have to worry about my dog, we had a great water fight in the front yard outside.

We thoroughly enjoyed The Barn for our family get together.

Everything we needed was available and everything was well laid out. We particularly appreciated the stair gates to stop my grandson going up the stairs, the enclosed field to run the dogs, the rabbits, pigs, lambs to visit each day and the garden with a barbeque to spend time together.

We had an excellent time, it's a place where the whole family can get together and have a catch up in a really fascinating building which is well kitted out with all you need and a really beautiful barn conversion.

It is large, open and comfortable. There are also lovely quiet snug-room areas where people can sit and read etc. There also are lots of animals on the farm, new born lambs arrived on the week we were there. It's very near Malmesbury and Chippenham and various other places plus getting to it is extremely easy whichever direction you come from.

We had a fantastic girls weekend in this lovely countryside location.

The Barn is beautiful and very well equipped. Everyone commented on how comfortable the beds were and the nice bedding. The open plan layout worked really well for our group of 12. The only think which didn't work was the cooker extractor. I would definitely book this again for a large group celebration or holiday.

Our 4th visit to The Barn and won't be our last.

Always clean and comfortable. Perfect for a big family get together.

Fantastic property, brilliant for a group, lovely and clean.

Great area for exploring and lots of activities close by. Made even more special by the animals, in particular the Alpacas and sheep, and the owners were so kind to enable one the the group to walk with Dennis the Alpaca and let the group meet the lambs and sheep!

13 of us, aged 6 - 82, spent a fabulous week at The Barn, along with 4 dogs!

The kids loved the upstairs rooms. The 'Family Room' was in fact two interconnecting rooms which was great. Three rooms in reality. Loved the little sitting room adjoining one of the downstairs bedrooms. The enormous open area was fantastic. No one tripping over each other! The log fire and the pellet heater provided endless heat and hot water. Three Peacocks visited us daily and we all loved seeing how many new lambs had been born each day, as well as us visiting the sheep, Llamas, enormous pig, rabbits etc. We had a truly lovely week celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary and exploring the local area. Thankyou to Jane and David, the owners and to all their friendly helpful staff.

The Barn was in a fantastic location, close to lots of interesting places to visit and had a lovely pub up the road.

It was fun for the children to see the various animals on site and good for dog walks too. The property was perfect for our large party of extended family and two dogs. The layout was really good and meant we had plenty of space to spread out. It was comfy with lots of sofas, was cosy and decorated beautifully for Christmas with a lovely big tree and lots of lights. The hosts were friendly and welcoming and came back straight away with the couple of queries we had. We’d definitely stay again. Thank you!

What an incredible stay!

We visited the barn with family and friends to celebrate a 30th birthday, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The barn is absolutely stunning—spacious, warm, and wonderfully cosy. We spent most of our time gathered around the log burner, chatting and enjoying the atmosphere. The location was great, situated on a farm with pigs just across the way— we loved visiting them! The experience was fantastic from start to finish, and we all had an amazing time. It’s excellent value for money, and Jane, the host, went above and beyond to make our stay special. Highly recommend!

Excellent property for our family early Christmas gathering.

The log burner had been lit for our arrival it was so warm and cosy.The Barn was amazing so perfect with everything we needed.We walked around the farm and meet the Jane and David who were both very welcoming .The perfect location to get away from everything thank you.

I booked the barn, for my daughter's hen do.

What a superb place. A joy if you're a animal lover. Everything was clean and tidy. The open plan was brilliant for a group. Everybody loved the place. Will definitely think of spending time there again.

This was a perfect place for a family weekend.

The Barn is spacious and well-equipped. Very well thought out design.

My family and I had the most wonderful stay.

The cottage was just perfect, cannot fault it in anyway. The hosts were beyond accomodating, we had everything we needed and even had fresh eggs delivered and a visit to see the baby lambs! It was such a wonderful experience, would highly recommend.

There were 8 of us plus 4 dogs and we had a fantastic week at The Barn.

Plenty of space and loads of sofas, chairs etc. and comfortable beds. Beautiful location with great walks nearby, and we even got to see some lambs being born!!

We had a lovely family weekend at the Barn .

With 7 grandchildren aged between 1 and 10, having chickens, ducks peacocks and rabbits so close to the house was a fantastic bonus! The house itself was incredibly warm and the layout of the open living space was just great . Jane and David made sure we were all settled and then were close by if we needed to ask anything. There’s a great kids playground nearby in Kington Langley - a short walk across country for some of us but only a 4 minute drive for those that prefer. The kitchen was very amply equipped for a large group - with plenty of cups and glasses . All in all, a great place to spend a weekend.

We enjoyed our stay.

The hosts were very helpful. The main living area was excellent but some of the bedrooms were a bit cramped and the kitchen was lacking some items.

We had an amazing time at The Barn celebrating my 50th and my mums 80th.

The place was beautiful and perfect for us all. There was plenty of space for everyone in the sitting area and in the dining area. Would recommend.

The property was great and perfect for our family stay.

The 4 for facilities just reflects there was 1 bathroom for 5 bedrooms which wasn’t ideal, but was ok for a weekend

Hi amazing stay and really enjoy the experience, the only thing we all felt it needed was a large cooker or even possibly 2 side by side , was a bit of a struggle cooking for 12 , we brought our air fryer which help But please don’t take it as a negative would 100% stay again Steve

Beautiful property 12 of us stayed loads of space lovely rooms no complaints.

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This was a great place to stay for a large family get together.

The living space was huge with plenty of couches for everyone to get comfortable, it was nice and warm, and the hosts were responsive to anything we needed.

A fantastic place to stay with a large party of people.

The area is beautiful and being a working farm there was lots to see. Facilities were good and rooms were clean. The only thing that could maybe improve the stay was the quality of some of the beds, especially in the family room. The mattresses were very thin and the the springs were sticking through. This was the only negative to a great weekend.

The property is a wonderful space for a gathering and the kitchen is very well equipt with utensils etc.

Jane was a great host and communication was good. It is a very relaxed place to spend time

The property was a described and a great venue for a family gathering.

The owners arrived quickly when we had a problem with the oven. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely little break.

thank you so much for the barn and the farm!

The Barn was lovely, the owners very helpful before we arrived and when we reach our holiday home.

The only issue we had which was a personnel issue to to one guest on holiday being very disabled that it wasn’t fully equipped for their needs! There was no hand rails in the bathroom, getting the wheel chair into the bathroom and transferring to the toilet was extremely difficult as was the accesses into the bedrooms. Some on this was due to us only being able to transfer the guest from the right side of her body! There was also no shower chair so was unable to shower during our stay! The bathroom itself was slightly run down and smelly all the time prob due to the drainage! Luckily another guest arrived a day later and was able to bring a commode with them which made everything so much easier, especially during the night! Overall though the stay was lovely and the Barn is beautiful just wanted to share our difficulties with regards to disabled access so others can be more prepared! The amount of equipment was amazing for other large families such as travel cots, high chair, bed guards and all essentials that a large group would need during their stay! We would certainly go back to the Barn but not with our disabled family member!

Lovely rural area, owner Jane is lovely very friendly,the barn was nice,lots to do in surrounding areas,the barn is on a farm with llamas, ostrich, peacocks,chickens,sheep ect, We had a lovely week holiday there, there is dog day care there and the dogs do bark a lot in the kennels, didn’t bother us as we had dogs as well that bark but if you don’t like the noise not for you.

We had a lovely time at The Barn.

Very well equipped. There was 11 of us plenty of space. Only thing that could be improved on was maybe a separate toilet as there was one in the en suite but it was obviously off the bedroom and the only other one was in the bathroom. Only a minor gripe we managed.

This place is perfect for family get together reunion or just an away for a week close to the shops and everything

The property itself is set in a very peaceful location.

The outside space with the larger table and chairs was perfect for us when we did an activity together. The flowers and animals were a great addition. Space inside the barn was also perfect for the amount of family members and the zoning of sofas worked really well for people to have their own space to relax. For such a large group, the facilities were not up to our standard. The fridge and dishwasher were tired and require updating. Bathrooms were a struggle and the shower pressure was very weak. An early check out time with two bathrooms made it a rush in the morning to leave promptly. Whilst there are plenty of beds in the barn, some were uncomfortable and some were small. The bedrooms were slightly tired in appearance, with one bedroom’s blinds not blocking out light which made it difficult to sleep well. Cleanliness I would have to agree with the previous feedback, where it could do with a very deep clean under beds, roof areas, floorings and rugs. There were a lot of big cobwebs and dust which appear to have been around for a long time, especially settled on the living room ceiling fan. I organised the trip and all of the guests commented on the standard of the cleanliness and the tiredness of the facilities. Overall great memories were made, however I think areas of improvement would include improving cleanliness (e.g cobwebs, dust and dirt) and upgrading the facilities provided (eg, white goods, beds, bathrooms). This would have made it more value for money.

I have stayed in Sykes cottages many times and they have all been excellent.

Whilst this was perfect for the combination of accommodation, it was not as clean and organised as all the others. Also, I am not sure how it could be doresolved, but 1 bathroom for the property (and 1 small en suite) was rather restricting in the mornings. The host was very welcoming and helpful.

Spoke to the owner a few times.

They we're extremely friendly, accommodating and welcoming. I had a few odd requests like space to set up a volleyball net, and Jane was more than happy to help me out. 10/10

Another wonderful stay at the Barn, it is such an ideal place to meet up with family from all parts of the UK.

At this time of year when heating is required, there was plenty of fuel to keep all parts of the Barn warm. We hope to return again.

Booked this cottage for a surprise 60th with 10 adults, 4 kids and a dog and it did not disappoint.

There was plenty of space for all of us to be comfortable and not be falling over eachother. Arrived and was met by Jane who was very friendly and informative about the property and our stay. Beds were very comfy and rooms were lovely and warm. Plenty of space for us all. Recently installed a pellet heater instead of an aga and that along with the wood fire just kept us all nice and toasty. Plenty of kitchen stuff for cooking and eating. 1 oven to cook for 14 was a bit of a push but we made it work and the dishwasher was a huge help afterwards. Only advice for future stays is that the freezer was a half sized one compared to the tall fridge so pack light, did a lot of tetras with our food. Beautiful location 10 minutes drive from chippenham which was good to get out. Surrounded by farm animals which we all loved seeing every morning when we woke up. Cannot fault this place, thank you so much for such a great stay.

It was a lovely weekend, The Barn is very well equipped and made for a very relaxing weekend

Lovely property great location.

Very comfortable seating area. Kitchen had loads of pans, plates, etc. only one oldish oven which would be a challenge if there were 12 to cook for but we were six so was fine, (the arga was recently replaced but a fabulous pellet heater, but no good for cooking). TVs in bedrooms but not in living area which we didn’t mind. Fantastic WiFi connection. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Owner very helpful and on site so quick if you need anything

Although we only had a couple of nights at The Barn and the weather was not kind, it was perfect for our family get together (12 + 3 dogs) between Christmas and New Year.

It was unfortunate that the Aga broke down the day before we arrived but we were able to manage using the secondary cooker/oven located in the rear kitchen at the back of the main kitchen area. The log burner in the centre of the lounge area was a lovely central cosy focal point and the property certainly wasn't cold in any of the rooms although heaters were provided in the bedrooms if required. The large and beautifully decorated and lit Christmas Tree was a lovely feature, much appreciated. We all had a lovely time at The Barn and thanks to Jane for her kind hospitality.

Perfect for our needs and so homely despite its size which was great!

Good to meet owners who were most helpful and friendly and made us feel very welcome , leaving us a delicious collection of goodies!

I cannot speak highly enough of our stay here.

It was booked as a surprise for my dad's 80th birthday and there were 10 people and 1 dog staying here. My dad was completely overwhelmed from start to finish. To be able to have his family all under one roof for a weekend was wonderful. I had spoken to Jane the day before as there had been a problem with the heating source but she did everything to ensure we did not suffer from the cold.. even leaving a gift for us. As large as the barn is it is not cold. The fire in the middle of the living space is perfect. The piano was something I didn't know was there and even though none of us can play we gave it a good go anyway! It was GREAT fun feeding the pigs and seeing all the other animals. The walks are lovely and we had the added treat of seeing everything as a Christmas card as it had just snowed. Literally perfect!! Thank you so much Jane and David

Lovely property, great space for a large gathering.

Friendly owners with some great farm animals. Having only one main bathroom was fine for our group of nine, although I could see this as a potential problem for a larger group. Garden is more than adequate for dogs and secure. My only suggestion would be that the gates could do with being looked at so they close more easily. We all had a great time and would highly recommend the property.

Our extended family have spent a wonderful 1 day/2 nights at the barn.

Jane and David were welcoming and helpful hosts. We were 4 couples plus 4 children aged 5-13. The kitchen arrangements worked well for us and there were plenty of pans and crocks etc. Large fridge plus large freezer. We did misunderstand some descriptions on the web site summary: The ensuite shower room is small and would not be ideal for someone with limited mobility requiring assistance. Our wheel- chair user was best helped in the main bathroom. Web site also mentions second- floor kitchen. This was actually a kitchen extended off the main living area. The barn was very warm with the central log burner and the bedrooms warmed up quickly with radiators. Our small children loved the variety of areas to sprawl out and play den building. They also appreciated the tour of the farm animals. We would certainly recommend.

Fantastic property for family groups, well equipped, open plan cosy space.

We had a great stay. Amazing hosts, thank you for the farm tour. The kids loved seeing all of the animals!

The Barn is lovely, full or character and an ideal place to stay.

It is very conveniently located just off the M4. We had a week of family celebrations and the accommodation is suitable for adults, children and grandchildren. Children love the farm. Several nearby National Trust properties are good. Hosts made us feel very welcome and advised on walks etc. We would certainly recommend and visit again. Only slight criticism would be the limited bathroom facilities but this is shown on the website. Andrew

Jane was very helpful and they took our grandchildren to see and feed the animals witch they loved thank you for lovely stay Bob&Dawn Roberts and family thank you.

The barn was absolutely beautiful and made for the perfect weekend.

The hosts were amazing as well and let us wander round the farm one morning. Couldn’t recommend more!

Great location, really lovely property that is perfectly laid out for a sociable group - lots of soft seating, big dining table, lovely fire, open-plan kitchen etc.

We had a lovely weekend.

There were 9 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs and there was plenty of space for all of us to be together and yet there were also quiet places to be separate. Plenty of parking space too. The landlords live next door and are more like hosts than landlords. They could not have been friendlier or more welcoming. They also have several lovely dogs roaming free as well as the farm animals which were a great hit with children and adults alike.

The whole family, three generations of us, enjoyed our stay so much, that we have already booked another holiday at The Barn for next April.

Many thanks to the owners, Jane and David, who did everything they could to make our holiday as comfortable as possible.

Gorgeous barn, very well stocked with everything you need.

Could do with a couple more oil radiators as it was a cold weekend and a couple of the bedrooms were chilly. Loved all the animals around us and fab that we could go see them whenever we wanted (got to see a lamb being born

The Barn was absolutely beautiful.

The open plan layout was perfect for hosting our large group of 11 + a labrador and husky. The beds were super comfy and plenty of space for all of us. The location was stunning and we went for a lovely walk on Saturday and met some of the farm animals. It would have been nice to have the option for an earlier check in as 6pm was quite late and we would have liked more time to enjoy the Barn. But overall a lovely stay and we would definitely recommend. I've already shared the link with my friends and encouraged them to check out

We had a wonderful stay, the owners were very welcoming and the barn is lovely.

Getting ready for a family reunion or looking for a holiday to cater for a large group?

Look no further! The Barn is accessible, comfortable open plan accommodation with a well-equipped kitchen, loads of comfy sofas and brilliant bedroom layout. Right at the centre of the home is the show-stopping wood burning stove, which we rarely let go out during our stay at the end of February! Our party included 5 different households, a number of small children and a dog. We found the bedrooms worked well for multiple households, with two lots of twin beds and a travel cot provided. The kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils, dishes, pans, crockery etc. as well as some cupboard essentials and lots of fridge/freezer storage. We easily catered for our 13 guests! The dining table fitted all of us round it at a squeeze, with additional seating at the kitchen island and on the sumptuous XXL sofa in front of the stove! The wifi connection was great, TVs worked to hook up a Nintendo Switch and plenty of plug sockets for us to decorate the whole place with fairy lights (which looked AMAZING, highly recommend this as a permanent feature round the wood beams!). Lots of helpful bits like a hair dryer and tea towels too. Around the farm itself there's ample parking, cross country walks on your doorstep, a menagerie of animals and the fantastic hosts. Jane and David were on hand whenever we needed assistance, very friendly and amenable. One of our holiday highlights was a tour of the farm and helping to feed the animals - including the two cheeky alpacas! Albert the farm dog was also a big hit and we were happy to give him lots of love! Overall, we found The Barn worked brilliantly for a large, family group. If you're looking for a luxury getaway, this isn't for you. Definitely a lived in, well loved home. But perfect for not stressing about kids/dog! Clean, comfy, excellent hosts and a really fun, welcoming location. Would 100% book here again! Thanks for a fantastic family holiday!

Lovely property in a lovely location, owners were brilliant

This property is incredible.

There were 12 of us for a family stay and we all had the best time. The house is perfectly clean and has everything you need for a getaway. We were given a tour of the farm which everyone, both young and old enjoyed. The hosts were lovely, so helpful and friendly and couldn't be more hospitable. They even provided burgers free of charge for a lovely birthday tea! The layout is perfect for a family meet up, with enough room for the children to play and the adults to have a relaxed time. We had a great time and will definitely be back!! Thanks for a fab stay!!

We had a lovely relaxing stay, the facilities were great and we had everything that we could possibly need.

I would highly recommend staying at the barn. We also had a great guided tour of the farm which was enjoyed by all.

There was eleven of us that met at the Barn last weekend.

The barn was adequate for our needs and was in a great location for local dog walks. We walked to the local pub for drinks and food on both days, which was dog friendly. We had trouble locating scissors and didn’t manage to locate additional crockery until 24 hours into the trip. The eleven us snuggly fitted around the dining table, but we managed. A couple of guests missed having mirrors in their bedrooms, but the beds were comfy and showers nice and hot, although tricky to get the right temperature. The Barn has a great open plan layout for us all to socially gather and enjoy our company.

Fantastic property for a large group.

The social space really was a winner andJane couldn't have been more accomodating.

We enjoyed our holiday at the Barn but we where disapointed at the size of the garden, it was discribed as large.

We would say that it is small for the size of property. We had issues with the shower in the main bathroom, it was either cold or very hot. We spoke to the friendly owner Jane who said she would get her handy man to look at it. But it did not happen. We had to take showers kneeling in the bath tub. Our party included a master builder and an engineer and they could not get any satisfactory adjustment with shower. These are relativley minor issues and we would book the Barn again.

Our son had to self isolate due to the school and the Sykes refund policies and procedures are disgusting.

There is clearly no transparency in your policies especially through this pandemic

The Barn was an amazing place to stay on our trip to the Country side, Lovely hosts and a beautiful place to stay.

Thank you for accommodating our HUGE family. We will definitely be back!

The Barn was AMAZING!

Such a lovely place to spend Christmas. Tucked away with a central log burning fire that made it so cosy. The owners put us up the most beautiful Christmas tree and were so helpful and welcoming whenever and if ever we needed anything. Beautiful place and would highly highly recommend. Thank you Jane & David x

Ideal for wheelchair user solid floor great walk in shower loads of space great wood burner loads of fuel .

Aga provides great background warmth , lovely helpful hosts farm tour provided farm dogs very friendly

We had a fabulous family week at The Barn in August, our hosts made us so welcome with milk in the fridge and a home made cake!

The tour of the farm was lovely and the home made burgers, sausages and freshly laid eggs were amazing! Its a good location with lots of walks nearby, a great holiday was had by all. Will definalty be back.

As a large extended family we had a great holiday at the barn.

The house is lovely and the setting on the farm was ideal for all of us especially the one year old and the dog. The isolated location is ideal at the current difficult times but there is plenty to do a short drive away particularly in Malmsbury. We enjoyed the garden and the bar-b-que was enhanced by the farms home produced burgers and sausages. It was so lovely to walk out the door in the morning and see the hens, ducks, rheas, alpacas etc. Many thanks to Jane and David for making it such a great holiday.

We stayed on a 3 night family get together of 10 people covering 3 generations.

A very comfortable and social house with absolutely everything we needed. Owner was very friendly, obliging and helpful and asked if we had any special requirements or needs before our arrival. Would definitely visit again. The perfect house to relax and spend quality time together!

We had an absolutely fantastic stay in the Barn for my friend's hen do.

It's a great open plan space so you never feel like your group is split across several rooms or too separated. The kitchen is really well equipped and the bedrooms are all very cosy and warm. There is plenty of parking and things within easy reach - we popped into Chippenham and Castle Combe while we were there which were both lovely, but mainly just chilled in the barn, as it's such a fantastic space. When I was looking for a place to accommodate our group of 10, I struggled to find somewhere that had a table and chairs for that many people even though it had the right number of beds, but the Barn had plenty of space for everyone which was a relief. There are only two bathrooms (and one of those is a small ensuite) which was absolutely fine for us, but might not be suitable for different groups. The owners were absolutely lovely too - so flexible and laid back and keen to check that we had everything we needed but also willing to give us our own space. They even gave us an impromptu tour of the farm on Sunday morning and introduced us to all the animals! Apparently their son usually takes guests all around the farm and does a proper tour if you give them a bit of notice, so great for small children!

We had a great stay at The Barn.

It was the perfect social space for our team get-together. It is in a good location with plenty to do in the surrounding area. The Barn is well equipped and we all agreed the beds were very comfy. We especially enjoyed using the wood burner and pellet burner, and it was fun to see Llamas on the doorstep and Peacocks in the garden. We were warmly welcomed on arrival and felt that any issues would be easily dealt with if we needed assistance. We would stay here again if the occasion arose.

We had a lovely time at The Barn, it's the perfect getaway for a large group!

Especially the wood-fired stove in the middle of it made it extremely cosy. The owners were very kind, they showed us around, we got to meet all the animals, our food waste was a treat for the pigs... :) Apart from coffee, milk, tea and towels, they also offer homemade food and meat which is great! It was the perfect city escape!