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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival including essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack will be waiting for you on your arrival, containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk (contents may vary per property).
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Cornish Biscuits, Sugar and Milk
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Everything in the Piggeries was delightful. Fully equipped, comfortable & clean. In a delightful spot with several walks to choose from nearby. Our hosts were very welcoming and provided a superb welcome hamper on arrival. It was our second visit in 2 years
Excellent one level property. It was a shame the weather was a bit rubbish! Very well equipped and comfortable
Delightful property which was spotless. Lovely individual touches to make us welcome. Log burner was excellent with unlimited supply of logs. The feather pillows were rather too soft for our liking and the mattress also a little on the soft side. Hence only 4 stars instead of 5. We would definitely stay here again.
Excellent accommodation, location and friendly hosts with a great hamper too.
Lovely location, lovely property, great hamper, flowers, and wine in fridge, very well presented and clean, lovely watching the Guinea Fowl, roam around really lovely if short stay thankyou to our hosts for there hospitality x
Wonderful accommodation with so many thoughtful extras
The Piggeries and it's hosts are absolutely wonderful. We were made to feel so welcome yet given privacy to enjoy our stay as well. The perfect combination. The property is one of the best I've stayed in, I couldn't think of a single thing that we needed that wasn't provided. Including a sheet for the bed because of a heatwave! If you haven't stayed here before and want to completely relax, I would utterly recommend it.
Cottage has everything you need and is furnished to a high standard. Excellent welcome pack includes some home-made goodies such as a Lemon Drizzle Cake and marmalade and eggs from their own chickens. Owners are really friendly and helpful. Location is ideal and our go-to place for this part of UK - easy access to Somerset, Dorset and East Devon. Loads to do within easy travelling distance or you can just chill.
Superbly renovated and comprehensively equipped cottage in a peaceful and tranquil location and with helpful and obliging owners. Linen etc of the highest quality and all spotless. Welcome hamper and flowers added to the arrival pleasure.
Fabulous property, beautifully maintained in a glorious location with friendly and helpful owners on site. Highly recommended.
We couldn’t have asked for more at Downclose.A beautifully presented property with many thoughtful touches. Hospitable owners made us feel welcome.
Very well appointed property and most warm welcome. Delightful owners. Very well located for scenic delights of the area. Bonus of owners ancient woodland with bluebells, wild garlic, purple orchid and even a leaping deer. Excellent.
Hilary and Tony could not have done anymore to make our stay perfect. Their generosity was above and beyond. On arrival we had homemade cake, cheeses, jams, eggs, granola, biscuits, fresh tea, fresh coffee, milk, fruit, bread, butter and tomatoes. All local and so fresh. Also there were fresh flowers on the unit to greet us. The piggery was spotless, comfortable, light and airy. It’s such a peaceful area and the views from the lounge were just a field with a few sheep. Our every need was catered for. So recommend this lovely modern converted piggery to anyone who’s after a restful break in a rural area.
This is a wonderful property, very well appointed with everything required. Hilary and Tony, the owners, could not have been more accommodating. The property, whilst in a splendidly isolated spot, is well situated and there are plentiful shops and Supermarkets a few mikes away in Crewkerne. The White Horse in Haselbury Luckett serves the most wonderful Michelin Star quality food, and at only 1.5 mikes away can even be walked too/from. Highly recommended..
Great compact place to stay in the wet weather we had. Well appointed, great welcome basket.
The cottage was very clean, comfortable and peaceful. It was well-equipped so we had everything we needed. Our hosts solved a small problem very quickly for us but left us with privacy to enjoy a good rest.
Lovely, beautifully kept, very well equipped cottage. Super hosts. Thank you.
Very cosy, clean and comfortable piggery conversion, in a peaceful, rural location. Beautiful fresh flowers in the house. Really enjoyed our stay.
A delightful cottage in a peaceful location, well situated for local amenities and visiting the area. Very friendly and helpful owners.
Downclose Piggeries was a real home from home - very clean, comfortable and in a really peaceful location. The "welcome hamper" was very much appreciated and we'd love to return to the cottage at some point.
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