Reviews

Felicity:2025-02-05

This place is a little paradise. The host, Karen was so welcoming, thoughtful and had every little detail perfect. She had arranged for a lovely welcome pack, knowing we had travelled a long way. The garden is beautiful. There were so many walks to do, just turn left out of the farmhouse gate and walk through the fields. We did a super circular pub walk taking us to Wilstone, then to the reservoirs, Marsworth and then back to the Queen's Head just across the road. We also enjoyed a delicious meal at The Stag. The pub in the village did a pie and pie night on Thursday and a roast on Sunday- we didn't try it but next time! We did try their local Tring Beer which was good!

Katharina: 2024-11-14

The accommodation was extremely cozy- the rooms heated up quickly and the heaters were easy to use. There was also plenty of blankets/linen available. The host was friendly and helpful and sent us a message with great local information. The location was also perfect for us to take day trips to multiple towns, we visited Oxford, Tring, Berkhamsted and could have got into London quite easily. The local area was also great for walking and had very picturesque small towns for coffee etc. Overall, our stay was very easy and cozy. You could actually just walk to pubs, reservoirs, canals, across the fields and not worry about driving just be in the countryside and enjoy the nature.

Sarah: 2024-09-23

Private, cosy, just the best place ever!

Karen and Geoff are friendly, attentive and so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble - even last minute requests for wine and Guiness were quickly organised. The cottage at their home is gorgeous, very private, super clean and really cosy. The beds are comfortable and the bedding was soft and clean and smelt really nice. The kitchen is really well stocked and the extra touches such as milk, butter, homemade jam, cereal, bread, tea, coffee and sugar were lovely. Hot water was constant, which was amazing. We had such a fabulous and relaxing time in the quiet and peaceful location. Thank you so much and see you again in the new year!

Simon 2024-09-09

Excellent Accommodation in a great location

Very clean, well equipped accommodation with an excellent welcome pack that exceeded our expectations and what we have experienced elsewhere. If you have children the host is extremely helpful in providing age appropriate toys and games. Hosts were also very accommodating, very aware of the need to be around to help if needed but to also give you your own space. Local pub within a 5 minute walk + details of lots of other nearby walks were provided. Fish and Chip van comes into the village once a week, which was very good. Location is also excellent for exploring Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We also took the underground at Chesham, which is zone 9 and took us 20 minutes to drive.

Kitchen is a little small as there is no cooker or hob BUT the hosts did provide alternatives such as a microwave, slow cooker and steamer. They also could provide guests with homemade meals on request.

Lyn: Australia

Reviewed: 2024-07-05

Fabulous, peaceful, homely and so many things to see and do close buy. We loved it. Thank you

Location, location, location. Self contained. Great space for our girls catch up. Very generous provisions left for breakfast etc.

January 24: What a wonderful way to start the New Year! Thank you so much for such a warm welcome. The cottage was just what we had hoped for and more. I am not sure where to start, but the accommodation is beautifully furnished, very warm (with the rare facility to be able to control the heating and even put the bathroom heater on by remote from the bedroom!!!) Karen had left us a few extra treats, not sure if it was just after Christmas and she was spoiling us.) Her home made jam is amazing. We had the meals from her home cooked menu when we arrived. They are reasonably priced and perfect after the long drive. They were plated up in the fridge, so we could heat them when we were ready. We tried her homemade rhubarb gin too- definitely a winner! We hope to be back in the Summer to make full use of relaxing in the garden.

December 23: Gary: A beautiful cosy converted barn that had everything we required. Comfortable beds, well furnished, good heating in all areas including type bathroom. Lots of extras with all ages in mind, such as books and games. Spotlessly clean in a real lovely area. Karen and Geoff are the perfect considerate hosts and very welcoming. As many have stated in their guest book before us, we will back and soon!

December 23: Nicola: It is self-catered accommodation but the food and drink provided was fantastic. Bread, milk, orange juice, selection of teas, coffee etc. croissants, cereal even homemade jam. It is a great location for attending Bury Farm Equestrian. The cottage was perfect for our stay. Friendly and informative hosts. Great recommendation for pubs nearby. It was -5 outside- but the cottage was so warm and cosy!

November 23: Julie: Exceptional! Everything we needed was available in the accommodation.

November 23 : H. Kirton-Smith : Very peaceful, clean and equipped for our needs. Ideal location for walking The Chilterns and even better that there was the facility to pre-order the delicious home cooked meals made by Karen. They were ready for us when returned from our walk, just popped in the microwave. A real home from home! Local restaurants were very good. We will return to do some more walks and try a few more meals from Karen's menu.

September 23: Ginny: Wonderful stay

This was absolutely perfect. The cottage was cosy, warm and had absolutely everything we could have asked for. Plenty of bedding, a lovely selection of fresh coffees, teas, homemade jam and marmalade. The accommodation was to a very high standard. Parking was easy. A great contactless check in and out. We were able to have an early check in and a late check out at no extra cost. I would absolutely recommend this stay. There were lovely walks on the doorstep, plenty of places to eat and drink nearby.

Colin: June 23: Would love to stay again! Beautiful period property

Oliver and Izzy: A great barn.

May 23: This is an idyllic little cottage. Clean, perfectly in every way with so many little touches. We walked across the field to the canal and then to the pub called the Half Moon, then on to the reservoirs and had lunch at The Anglers pub and then walked back to the village to The Queen's Head and enjoyed their local beer. It was so refreshing to be able to walk and not use the car, but not be surrounded by cafes and lots of shops! Good old English pubs! The barn has a super wi-fi, something I was a bit worried about as I need to keep up with work emails and meetings.

April 23: H. Cockrill: A stunning place to stay. It was warm, cosy and very clean. We loved the barn and hope to be back soon.

Sarah Jayne February 23

Thank you - a lovely time at Loxley Farm. Karen went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. She spotted me hobbling from the car as I had a fall and provided ice packs and helped me move in my bags. I can't praise the stay enough.

Gina April 23

We had the warmest welcome. Quite beautiful. The accommodation is just as I had hoped. It was a traditional English, quaint with real bone china cups and saucers, a pretty garden, lovely furnishings.

Author: Lee Beadle Testimonial: So we arrived not really knowing what to expect as we booked last minute. Sometimes you find the best places without really looking. Fantastic accommodation in a stunning place! We only stayed the one night but will definitely return for a long weekend. Can’t really recommend this place highly enough it’s exactly as described and your hosts are just lovely!

Eleanor and Paddy March 23A beautiful converted Barn. It was just as the photos, if not better!

A lovely place , home from home. The cottage is pristine. So many happy memories made here. Karen provided a wonderful box of toys carefully selected for the age of our children. The play park across the road was good. Whipsnade was so close and a brilliant zoo.

Adam April 23: A lovely place to stay.

April 23: A really relaxing break .The fresh coffee, croissants were a welcome surprise! The homemade jam was to die for!

The Crabb family March 23

A perfect relaxing break. We stayed for a family gathering. Karen couldn't do more for us!

Sue February 23: A perfect self contained Barn for a retreat and relaxing break I needed. Thank you.

September 22: What a wonderful relaxing time we had staying at The Cottage. Everything we needed. We chilled in the garden, walked across the beautiful countryside. We did not use the car at all! We walked to Waters Edge Cafe for lunch, gorgeous stroll along the canal. We popped into the farm shop for coffee and cake and a few snacks. In the evening we had a drink at the Queen's Head- a lovely village pub just down the road. We sat in the little summer house and soaked up the sunshine! The garden is beautiful

George and Jean January 22:A perfect location for our friend's a wedding at Pendley Manor. Everything was so clean and tidy. Karen was so helpful and kind. Karen even lent me a hat as I had forgotten mine! We hope to return soon.

August 22: A lovely break . A beautiful private garden and a barn that was lovely and cool, even in this hot weather!

Brigitte May 2021: A lovely little cottage that was clean, comfortable and very charming. There were lots of little nice touches that helped make our stay even more comfortable. Karen went the above and beyond and brought out some lovely toys for our girls to play with. Definitely recommended!

Robert May 2021: Beautiful property set in a lovely area, amazing selection of amenities for children and adults alike, hosts are fantastic, lovely warm welcome, cannot recommend enough, hope to stay again

April 2021: We booked via 'Air B and B' to celebrate the freedom of getting away. The Barn was perfect. It was spotless, very high end, lovely little extras. I wish we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be booking a return trip. Thankyou for making everything so welcoming.

April 2021- Susan

Just gorgeous! Everything you could possibly need for a relaxing retreat. It was just what I needed after such a difficult year. The garden, barn and hosts are fantastic. Thank you.

Guy: Firstly a Big thank you to Karen & Geoff. They couldn’t do enough for us. Everything was first class, we couldn’t believe our luck! This stay enabled us to visit our daughter and family for the first time for over 12 months due to the COVID 19 . Could only meet in their garden, couldn’t stay at their house! Definitely recommend 5 star . Carol & Leigh

Warren- April 2021Everything was exactly as advertised, except for the extras not mentioned - useful supplies and a couple of treats that went down very well. The garden area is a bonus filled with birdsong, and the area very pleasant. Hosts before and during the stay were friendly and thoughtful, and right on hand for any queries. I cannot recommend Loxley Farm enough, and if we are in the area again I hope it's available.

Carol April 2021

Firstly a Big thank you to Karen & Geoff. They couldn’t do enough for us. Everything was first class, we couldn’t believe our luck! This stay enabled us to visit our daughter and family for the first time for over 12 months due to the COVID 19 . Could only meet in their garden, couldn’t stay at their house! Definitely recommend 5 star . Carol & Leigh

Brigitte May 2021:A lovely little cottage that was clean, comfortable and very charming. There were lots of little nice touches that helped make our stay even more comfortable. Karen went the above and beyond and brought out some lovely toys for our girls to play with. Definitely recommended!

The Bonds Sept 2021: This was a wonderful place to stay for a few days. We cannot recommend highly enough. The owners, Karen and Jeff are very welcoming and really do everything to help whilst respecting your privacy.

Scott- October 2020: Wow! What a super find. This is brilliant value. Our family stayed and were very comfortable. Clean and well thought out accommodation. We wanted something self- contained at these times and it worked perfectly for us. There was our entrance, a large parking space designated and everything we needed. Plenty of space in the garden and lovely walks. We visited Whipsnade Zoo which the kids loved. We will be returning very soon. Thank you.

September 2020: What a beautiful location. We wanted something self-contained with local walks and preferably a garden. We were not disappointed. The barn was spotless, fully equipped with everything we wanted. We opted for the continental breakfast...quite a feast and even had enough for lunch! We were lucky enough to have sunshine, so could relax in the garden. The grounds are so well kept. Karen kindly let us have some some of the produce from the vegetable garden, fresh tomatoes, lettuce and cucumber for tea. I was a bit anxious about the Covid precautions, so it was reassuring to see everything was in place. I opted for pillow purchase that were ready in packaging on arrival with folded cases ready for me to on, but my friend used their regular pillows- They were clean, using protectors, fresh white linen. It is certainly a hidden gem. Karen mentioned that they have only just started the business- I wish them every success. Thank you and see you soon!

Richard and Lily October 2020:I would like to say a huge thank you for being so welcoming. The barn is delightful. It is so pretty, spotlessly clean, very comfy bed! We had everything we could have wished for and more. I even had a gin globe glass to sip from as I watched the sheep in the field and the squirrels bury his nuts in the lawn. We had a stroll to the Marsworth reservoirs which took about an hour to get there and then we wandered round for an hour or so, stopped for a coffee on a canal boat cafe, had lunch and then walked back. It was just perfect.

We also went into Tring ,to the memorial gardens and stopped for afternoon tea at the Mead Farm shop on the way home; by pure chance - that was the where the gin distillery was!

The breakfast was lovely, fresh coffee, choc-au-pain, fruit the works for a continental breakfast.

The stay was splendid value. I don't generally write reviews, but felt so deserved. Thank you,

Lily Barton-Smith: A warm welcome. Well equipped. Beautiful place to stay. Thank you.

Kate and family- October 2020: What a wonderful place to stay. The children and I felt at home and you did everything to make it really special. Thank you. We loved the toy boxes. The train track was a real hit ! We will definitely be back.

Billy and Isla -November 2020: Just the perfect weekend retreat for us. we were greeted with a warm welcome. I am very particular about cleanliness and this was spotless. I was particularly impressed with the option to buy brand new, sealed bagged Silent Night bedding- duvet and pillows and linen at cost price. For me, this is something I have not experienced before, but wish that everybody did this. There is ample cleaning equipment available, sanitiser which I felt was really reassuring for me at this time. I think Karen has extremely high standards and The Barn was wonderful. I could relax, listen to the birdsong, watch the wildlife in the garden. The Barn is really homely and has EVERTHING you could possible wish for in a B &B.

We took a lovely walk along along the canal to the Water's Edge Café, which served cake and hot chocolate on the patio.

I will bring my bike next time as there is a safe place to keep it. The garden is a real country garden, welcoming and just a happy place. Thank you.

Josiah - 2020: I managed to get booked in just after lockdown. I really needed an escape and I wasn't disappointed. If you need a warm friendly face, a smile, peace and a chance to walk in beautiful countryside, watch birds, this is the place.

The reservoirs , about an hour walk across the fields, or 5 minutes in the car, are said to be one of the best birdwatching spots in southern England and are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). They have a lovely hide to watch the waterfowl and wading birds. This was a super day. The accommodation is clean, very well equipped, a comfy bed and a good continental breakfast left for me. I was lucky enough to have a few home baked cakes left for me on arrival- what a treat!

Brigitte October 2020: A lovely little cottage that was clean, comfortable and very charming. There were lots of little nice touches that helped make our stay even more comfortable. Karen went the above and beyond and brought out some lovely toys for our girls to play with. Definitely recommended!

Delyan December 2020:Had a wonderful time at Karen and Geoff's place. There were so many thoughtful touches, the place was very cosy and we loved the snacks and drinks. We had everything we needed and immediately felt like home. We enjoyed the garden for stargazing in the evening and saw a woodpecker in the morning which which brightened our day. If you're looking for an escape into nature and a cosy getaway this is the place.