Our Guest Book

First Guests- January 2023 -James and Mary

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your gorgeous barn in Ashburton!

You have thought of everything and we loved all the stylish touches throughout- total bliss!

Ashburton is a perfect town of great treats and shops to browse -great for a rainy New Years break!

Second Guests January 2023- Ian and Nick

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

Beautiful barn and we loved your interior design.

Highlights of the area -walking on Dartmoor of course. The waterfalls at the reservoir at Venford is beautiful.

Emelia’s Restaurant in Ashburton is fab, but our favourite is the Rugglestone Inn as recommended, always open a bonus.

Third Guests - February 2023 -Lolli and Matt

Thank you for letting us stay at your gorgeous barn. We have really enjoyed our stay . The robes, hair dryer and the bottle of bubbles were very welcomed extra touches We will definitely be back again . We have never felt more welcomed in a home away from home!

Highly recommend.

Fourth Guests-February 2023 - Jasmine and Rob

Thank you so much for such a blissful escape in your beautiful barn. We wish we didn’t have to go! All the little extra touches and general whole ethos will make it one to remember. Thank you.

Fifth guests - Terrie, Alex and baby Archie

Thank you so much for accommodating us on our last minute booking and our first holiday as a family of three. Your communication is fantastic and thank you for the extras ( including the microwave ) making it easy with baby. The barn is done to a brilliant standard and it is so peaceful , we didn’t want to leave. Will be coming back to stay when we next visit Devon again.

Sixth guests - Sarah and Ian

Thank you so much for an amazing stay in your beautiful barn- it’s been the perfect getaway for a few days away from London- we don’t want to leave! For any other guests reading this we would highly recommend the circular walk from Two Bridges hotel ( about 20 mins away) - stunning scenery and you can enjoy a cream tea at the hotel when you finish! Thank you!

Seventh guests- Ang and Jeff

Many thanks for our last minute break! We love Orchard Bank Barn. Great location and base. Ashburton lovely little town that deserves a visit. Totnes never disappoints - Totnes cinema a must see with coffee, cakes and cocktails! ( and of course films) We enjoyed visits to the coast too and always Dartmouth.

We love the space and light of the barn, the high standard of cleanliness and so well done. We enjoyed the peacefulness and views are great.

Thank you for sharing with us your little piece of heaven!

Eighth guests- Tom and Kayleigh -March 23

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely home and letting us stay at such short notice! Not quite Paris ( as flight cancelled) but you made us feel very welcome and at home place. We had a wonderful time and hope to visit again in the future.

Jenna and Ian - March 23

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. The barn is amazing and we love it! Great location, so peaceful yet easy access to places especially to Totnes! Had great food at the Bull , Totnes. Sadly missed food at Rafiki’s, Ashburton but great place., good coffee and can’t wait to come back and try the food. We will definitely be back.

Mike and Jill - March 2023

Thanks for a lovely stay at the Barn everything was perfect! Went to Rafiki’s for a great breakfast and fantastic Sunday Lunch at Riverford. Also recommend the Old Library in Ashburton for lunch. Thanks again.

Hannah and Jon -April 2023

Thank you for a lovely week, we thoroughly enjoyed our first family holiday in your barn! Beautiful interior and surroundings and both hosts were incredibly accommodating. We would recommend Dartington Hall Estate and the Cider Press factory shops and cafe. Also had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Angel in Dartmouth. Hopefully can visit again soon! Thanks again

Stuart and Diana- April 2023

Thank you for gorgeous few days in your lovely barn. As previous mentioned, its feels private, luxurious and comfy. We were lucky to have glorious weather , and enjoyed being near the sea and the moors. We’ll be back! Thanks .

Deanna- May 2023

This place!! Maybe the 1 ever!! The setting is lovely and the spec is wonderful. Your welcoming hospitality - grand! Thank you for hosting and I hope to be back soon. ( this shower is the best ever one in the wide world!)

Flo and Danny -May 2023

We had a lovely few days in the barn. It has been a great place to stay and had everything we needed. We loved sitting out in the garden and the beautiful view from the bedroom. Had a great meal at the Rugglestone Inn . Loved the wildflowers, ponies and lambs! Will definitely be back!

Michael and Rosemary - May 2023

What a wonderful place! A beautiful space to be in and such a fantastic location. We could have spent all day sitting on the hill in the orchard. Thank you for having us and for your warm welcome.

David and Eugenia - June 2023

Thank you both for a stay in your beautiful Orchard Bank Barn, set in abundant countryside. Our highlights were: wild swimming at Mothecombe followed by a walk down the Erme Estuary and Mothecombe House for breakfast, walk from the Orchard Bank Barn to Riverford field kitchen for brunch ( lots of hills in Devon!) Today Thurlestone , hope to report on another visit here very soon! PS Thanks for the Fizz!

Duncan and Eloise- July 2023

Thank you for a wonderful time. This place has been the perfect location for us to explore Devon.

The space that you have created here is magical, on morning 1 we wake to deer and rabbits in the field -the perfect way to start a relaxing day.

Excellent facilities throughout and the most amazing Shower. We also loved the bedding , so much so we visited the shop in Totnes.

Some recommendations from our time here ..

1) Emilias in Ashburton - a must if you like great service

2) Briar Bakery Ashburton ( open Wed- Sun)m - excellent bread ,even better a cinnamon and cardamon bun.

3) Sharah Pool circular walk- yes you can find details in walks book on page 88.

4) Totnes for an amazing massage with Sabrina Hall

5)Great Gelato’s ay Delphine’s in Totnes

6) Hairy Barista in Totnes

7) Rafiki’s - we are heading there and have heard its good

Emma and her husband enjoy a Baby-Moon - August 2023

The barn was big, bright and spacious with stunning country views! It is beautifully decorated and feels like a home from home. Serena and Mark were really friendly and helpful! We would really recommend a meal at Rugglestone Inn and Emilia, definitely enjoy a fab tub of ice cream from Creamos and a delicious lunch from the Greedy Bird Bakery. Thank you for a wonderful stay 💖

Tom and karen- September 2023

We loved it here. So peaceful and quiet, and with everything we might need. A very comfortable bed and a woodpecker in the tree outside the bedroom wondow. Local eating places we appreciated: Riverford Kitchen, Rafilki’s and the abbey Inn at Buckfastleigh.

Thank you.

Andy and Jenny, October 2023

My wife and I had had a fantastic 4 night stay. The house is supremely comfortable and beautifully appointed and we felt right at home from the momment we stepped in. Despite the weather , we managed to pick a beautiful day to go to START BAY and walked along some of the coastal path.

The newly opened wine bar in Ashburton ( No 14) is a lovely place to have a drink.

Many thanks.

Mia , November 2023

Serena was a responsive host that adapted to our needs (thank you again for the vegan jam as a welcome gift!).
The window overlooking the meadow was an absolute delight and we will definitely be returning :)

Amy and John, December 2023

We have enjoyed the most wonderful 2 nights in your wonderful barn. You have thought of everything to make it luxurious and homely. We loved it all! Ashburton great little town and we will be back to explore more on foot when the days are longer and we have more time… Many thanks.

Colin and Clare, New Year 2024

A wonderful location to bring the New Year in. Just what we wanted, privacy, secluded and well appointed. Many thanks.

Jo and Chris, February 2024

Many thanks for such an enjoyable stay, what a terrific place. This is lovely , a tastefully furnished barn.

We really appreciated theb peace and quiet here and the straightforward access to both Dartmoor and the nearbye towns. Even if some local atractions were having their winter refit there was still lots to do and see. We loved the wild snowdrops and the thick winter coats of the Dartmoor ponies. We also thoroughly enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Rock Inn that was recommended.

Steve and Kerry, March 2024

Thank you for a wonderful stay at OBB. We have absolutely loved our suprize offers in the garden and retreating back here, all cosy on the sofa after lond days walking and cycling. Your barn is beautiful and we would love to come back!

The weather has been kind to us and we have managed to explore every day. The walks in the “ wild swim” book have been excellent., we particularly enjoyed the Salcombe loop along the SWC path in the sunshine, followed by coffee and cake on North Sands Beach. Haytor Rocks were very cool if you like blustery!

We would highly recommend No.14 wine bar ( now moved and called Perdu) in the village and Totnes has some restaurant options too and great Saturday market. We have walked a lot and eaten a lot!

We hope to be back and would highly recommend OBB to everyone we know! Thank you for spoiling us over my birthday week!

Kate and Tate, April 2024

Had a wonderful stay at Summerhill. We really enjoyed watching the wildlife and seeing what Devon has to offer. We were provided with everything we needed and are very grateful.

We will highly recommend this to our family and friends and will happily visit again!

Helen and John, May 2024

Lovely stay in your bright, comfortable and wonderfully situated barn. Extremely comfortable bed and pillows! Thank you. We particularly enjoyed travelling west to Tavistock via Park Hill for magnificent views on a clear day. Also the river walk at Dartmeet ; across the road and down stream.

Jenny and Ian, June 2024

Thank you again for a lovely stay in your barn. We had a fantastic time walking on Dartmoor with the ponies , horse riding and canoeing on the Dart from Totnes and getting joined for part of the trip by a seal - amazing! Excellent food at the pie Street , Raffiki’s and The Bull.

We look forward to coming back. Thank you.

Mariska and Paul, July 2024

Thank you for a wondderful stay at OBB! We had a fantastic week. The cottage is fully equiped , we loved coming back “home” here after adventurers in the surroundings.

Also many thanks for all the great tips, like emelia’s ( delicious) Reaffikki’s ( cozy and good honest food) and the Tamerind Tree ( absolutely lovely). We return home with only good memories . Thank you.

Priya, Stee and Immy, August 2024

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The three of us have had the best week away in your beautiful barn. You’ve gone above and beyond to make our stay a comfortable one. Immy was spotting the wildlife and tractors, especially the bunnies. We had some great trips out into Ashburton, Blackpool Sands, Bantham, Killerton and hembury Woods. To top it all we have had glorious sunshine everyday. Thank you agin, we’ve all got lovely memories to take home.