How many people can stay at The Dairy?

The Dairy is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.

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The Dairy has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.

How many bedrooms does The Dairy have?

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Stays at The Dairy must last at least 3 nights. See all property details.

The Dairy

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Overview

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

4 guests

3 nights minimum

Barn

Located in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, The Dairy is one of three recently converted and lovingly restored barns on Harestreet Farm. The Dairy is a stunning 2 bedroom property, with one ensuite, a large family bathroom and exposed original beams throughout. The open plan living area comprises a modern fitted kitchen and cosy woodburning stove. The Dairy is set in a courtyard with two other properties - The Parlour and The Creamery, each with a terrace and garden area. Set in the rural countryside with access to locals walks, pubs and cycle routes, but also close to many historical towns and attractions with quick train links to London (20 mins), children and one small-medium pet are welcome.

House Rules

Kid friendlyNo smoking

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Bedrooms

2 Doubles1 Cot

Bathrooms

1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)

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Kevin P

1 contribution

Shopfitters

Fabulous barn, converted to the highest level Great place to rest Emma the host was extremely helpful and we will definitely be back in the future.

Visited June 2022

Written 25 June 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Jacqueline M

2 contributions

Fab barn

Had a great stay at the dairy visited the grandchildren had a lovely time will be back next year for sure

Visited October 2021

Written 29 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Cara M

Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom3 contributions

perfect

An excellent place to stay and the barns feel like a home away from home. Very comfortable and well equipped

Visited August 2020

Written 29 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

Thank you for this lovely review and we hope to se you again soon :-)

Written 21 September 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Malcolm W

3 contributions

Excellent venue

We stayed in the Dairy for one night, friends used the other rooms on the site. The standard is very high. The accommodation is very clean, comfortable and well equipped. A bonus was an excellent road walking mao.

Visited July 2019

Written 7 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

Hi Malcolm, Thank you for your lovely review and hope to welcome you back in the future. Many thanks, Emma

Written 10 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

PJENNings

20 contributions

Wonderful, relaxing holiday in beautiful countryside

We stayed here for a week with my parents and our son. The Dairy is such a relaxing place to stay; all on one level which makes it very easy with toddlers as there are no stairs to worry about. The house is immaculate, nicely decorated and has everything you need. Nearby town Buntingford has everything you could want including a cheese shop, a bakery and a wine shop plus a Sainsbury's local and a coop for more general essentials. We would very much like to stay again.

Visited June 2019

Written 26 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

HI Philippa, Thank you for your reveiw, and we would be very happy to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Emma

Written 10 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Fiona r

1 contribution

Summer Holiday

We stayed in the Dairy for seven days arriving on Friday 17th August. The Dairy was very easy to get to although we were surprised that most of the roads in that area are one car width wide (or maybe our sat nav liked to send me on rally drives?). The Dairy was clean, well presented and had everything we needed including milk in the fridge and a box of chocolate biscuits. It may have been vacant for a short while before we arrived as quite a few leggy spiders and black beetles had taken up residence but it is that time of year (and it’s a barn in a farm area) so it didn’t bother us and we evicted them. There was a Spanish family staying next door and our children enjoyed playing out each evening with their children in the courtyard. We had a very busy time. We went to St Albans and the large park there with the old pub, Harry Potter Studio Tours, Legoland, Cambridge, and the miniature steam railway at Ware. We also took the train from Stevenage to spend the day in London so that we could visit the Tower of London and have a wander down SouthBank. The Dairy was useful as our ‘home’ and visiting so many places. It was a fabulous holiday and good to visit another part of the Country

Visited August 2018

Written 28 August 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Simon B

1 contribution

Lovely place in the country

We really enjoyed our stay here, it was remarkably warm despite the cold weather outside and it's really well-equipped. We'd love to come back for the summer weather some time as the walks to the nearby villages would be lovely in the sun.

Visited April 2018

Written 24 April 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

HI Simon, Thank you very much for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We would love you to come back and stay again soon. Best wishes Harestreet Farm Barns

Written 13 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Escape710440

1 contribution

Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside

Very cosy cottage in lovely countryside. It was exceptionally clean and easy to keep tidy. We were just there for three nights so didn't need to use all the facilities, like the washing machine, dish washer and wood burner, but were very happy and loved the towels and furnishings.

Visited May 2017

Written 16 May 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate the positive feedback and hope to see you again in the future.

Written 18 May 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Carola B

Stroud, United Kingdom75 contributions

Cosy, clean and attractive

We were very pleased with our stay I this property.. It is very cosy and warm with an excellent wood burning stove and nice features like heated towel rails etc.. It is attractively decorated and it was very clean - always important! It isn't very scenic - no beautiful views .. There were also small niggles like constantly running out of plates etc because there were only 4 of each. But, overall, we thought it was very nice and might well visit again

Visited October 2015 Travelled with family

Written 9 November 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

Hi Carola, Thank you for your review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. You are right that there are no beautiful views from the Dairy windows (either the road or the courtyard), but a just a few seconds round the corner you can get a spectacular view across the fields and looking towards the windmill - I will show you next time if you come and stay again! I will look into adding more plates etc. There are enough for each guest, but I do agree it would be nice to have some spares! We would be very pleased to welcome you back soon. Many thanks, Emma

Written 10 November 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Andy T

2 contributions

Sort the entrance out

Love the barns themselves, no real problems, although the lights out the front never seem to work and are absolutely no use when trying to obtain the key, when entering in the dark. The key boxes are a good idea, but let down by the fact that even when you have the right combination, it seems very fiddly to get the little door open...The mechanism is not great and leads to frustration and broken nails. The entrance to the barns is very poor... Looks dreadful when you pull in, with a very untidy part of the property on the left. The ground is in total disrepair and suggests that you had better have a 4x4, or you might have problems. As I said, the barns are great and we have booked again, but there is room for improvement outside.

Visited October 2015

Written 15 October 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Dreamer537733

Hi Andy, Thank you for your review. I completely agree about the entrance, but unfortunately this is just a shared access, and the barn adjacent to our holiday barns does not belong to us, and we have been informed on several occasions that the area is going to be improved. However I must disagree that a 4x4 is required, as I and other guests have not found this to be a problem. It is at times wet/muddy but still flat and easy to drive across. The entrance is also an access way into one of our farm's fields, so there are farm vehicles driving across at times. As it is a working farm (as clearly advertised), there is unfortunately going to be mud! I am sure you will no doubt agree, that once you are in the courtyard for the barns, it is a very different story. I am sorry you have had problems with the key box -thank you for your feedback. This has not been fed back to me before and not something that I encounter when I use them, but will take a look and see if we can make them easier to use in the future. Finally thank you for the feedback about the outside lights. I will get an electrician in to look at them. Otherwise, I am glad you like the barns, and we look forward to welcoming you back next week. Many thanks, Emma

Written 19 October 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers

Living spaces

Highchair

Location info

Kid friendly

Parking

Secure parking available

Outdoor amenities

Balcony
Terrace

Nearby

Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Hiking areas
Countryside area

Wi-fi and internet

Wi-fi

Kitchen and dining

Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Cooker
Toaster

Indoor amenities

Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access

Bathroom and laundry

Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer

Entertainment

DVD player
Television

Map

Getting there

Heathrow Airport

35.9 mi

Luton Airport

12.5 mi

Restaurants

The Brewery Tearooms & Gift Shop

2.2 mi

The Sword Inn Hand

3.7 mi

The Rising Sun

2.2 mi

The Highwayman - Pub & Carvery

4.8 mi

Attractions

Fairlands Valley Park

4.6 mi • Parks

Church Farm Ardeley

18 min • Farms

Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

2.2 mi • Speciality & Gift Shops

Benington Lordship Gardens

3.6 mi • Gardens

Activities nearby

Golf course (within 30 mins drive)

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Dairy

: The Dairy is able to accommodate up to 4 guests. See all property details.
: The Dairy has 2 bathrooms available. See all property details.
: The Dairy has 2 bedrooms available. See all property details.
: Stays at The Dairy must last at least 3 nights. See all property details.

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