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Reviews of Barfad Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Barfad Farmlands Holiday Cottages Tarbert, Tarbert, PA29 6YH, United Kingdom

#13 of 18 hotels in Tarbert

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    7.0
    Very comfy, little home a way from home when flowers are abundnet....
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    thread bare pillow cases and donner cover the bins in the kitchen .at 6 in the morning the light refects in the mirror in the bedroom. perhaps place it to the other side of the bedin the other window.

    it is smiply very comfy to make more comfy i changed the room around and move the plants out side to the door way as it made very appealing. Real milk in the fridge thank you nice touch

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Family stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some aspects of the cottage were tired however you have all you need and it is very comfortable

    Lovely location, lovely walk straight from the cottage into the village or the beach. Cottage clean with all the facilities you may need. The owner was very helpful. Good value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, peaceful retreat near Tarbert
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish we could have stayed longer!

    Excellent location, walking distance to Tarbert. Lovely and peaceful with everything we needed for a few nights stay. Hosts were friendly and helpful. A wee gem of a place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    THOROUGHLY ENJOYED OUR FOUR DAYS. ALL THE LOCALS WE MET IN TARBERT WERE ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    NO ISSUES COME TO MIND.

    TRANQUILITY AND LOCATION OF THE COTTAGE. FENCED GARDEN FOR DOG. THE ELECTRIC HEATERS GAVE INSTANT WARMTH.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There must have been a direct path for walking to the village. We didn't know it. Would have been perfect to have instructions somewhere.

    It was all very nice and cozy. We slept so well.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2023

    8.0
    Perfect location, clean, warm, cosy. Will definitely be returning....thank you!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed was a bit hard for me, but perfect for my partner.

    Location was perfect, will definitely return. Hidden gem.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Great stay, excellent vacation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All very good indeed

    Self catering. Ideal for us.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable, relaxing, all round good scenery, location good to explore kintyre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just nip picking but possibly an outdoor light, it can be extremely dark (maybe no so bad summertime)

    Nice, cosy and warm. Best placed property for mobile phone connection in village 😃 spacious for clothes. Great little walk into village or down to white shore. Good parking for vehicle. Neighbour was nice Helping out when there was a power cut even though she scared the crap out of mrs and kids 😂😂 didn’t need to use laundry room but handy there is one. Owner was lovely to talk to with her lovely dog. Host was a text message away if there were any problems.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too far out of Tarbert for us. Cottage needs a bit of an upgrade No outdoor area to sit at

    Good bedroom space, bed a little uncomfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    9.0
    Great location, we would definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We never did manage to get hot water from any of the sinks (although the electric shower had plenty). This maybe explained the greasy film on the dishes in the kitchen, so we boiled the kettle to wash the dishes. No kitchen roll or kitchen towel provided and no spare foil or toilet paper on hand. The couch and cushions smelled of dog.

    Wonderful, quiet location down a long drive before you get to Tarbert. Instructions left inside directed us to the woodland walking path to Tarbert. A very pretty walk. Informative information on where to park and eggs for sale. Comfortable accommodations with plenty of room for the three of us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location for exploring the area, very beautiful part of Scotland. Some lovely walks from the cottage. Simple and comfortable cottage (perfect for us) with everything we needed and was more spacious than we expected. Nice little back garden for sitting outside. Kerry was very helpful when we asked for an extra bath mat and towel for the shower. Owner's friendly collie came in to visit a few times, very sweet doggie. Just wish we could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been great to know about the goats/sheep as had to keep our dog on a lead.

    A very comfortable cottage in a remote location, perfect for chilling out.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    9.0
    Great little cottage.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Drain in shower not draining fast enough, and curtain needs a good scrub. Rest of the facilities in excellent condition.

    Beautiful location, easy access by foot to Tarbert, great place to stay, comfy beds. Would definitely use again.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    7.0
    Very pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds were very squeaky

    Nice and quiet. Did everything it said it did. Easy to find, nice and clean.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2023

    7.0
    It was our second stay. Very homely and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The garden was in need of attention. Grass was high which I liked anyway for the little creatures but there were many big weeds on the paving. It didn't stop us from sitting out when the sun shone, but that little garden could be fabulous.

    We self catered. We loved the walk down through the farm woods full of bluebells to the marina.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    9.0
    A lovely, well-appointed and comfortable property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It rained constantly while we were there, and the area around the front door became very muddy - it was difficult to keep anything clean (I always feel that properties should be left the way we find them, but on this occasion, the mud got the better of us).

    The property is very close to Tarbert and was ideal for our purposes. The facilities were excellent, with a cooker and washing machine available. Bed is very comfortable, and the TV has Freeview. Kerry is an excellent and extremely accommodating host, when bent over backwards to quickly help with the very few issues that we had.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    8.0
    lovely quiet break from a busy travel schedule
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    n/a

    loved privacy and location

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    8.0
    Excellent location for exploring the area. Comfortable accommodation with all the basics provided.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Fresh eggs were available to purchase

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    Lovely cottage in beautiful area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The neighbour in the cottage to the right!! Very aggressive and abusive. Was on the verge of calling the police, but it was nearing midnight and we had an early morning ferry to catch. He blocked us in, and when I asked him if he could move his car and let us out I got a lot a swearing and abuse. He said he owned the area I was parked on, but there were no signs to say Private or No Parking. All in all a very nasty experience, so unfortunately we won't be back.

    Lovely comfortable cottage. Excellent base for our week around Argyle, including a wedding in Ardrashaig, a visit to Islay and to Iona, and some trips more locally. Easy walk into Tarbet. Would consider another visit, but ...

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    8.0
    Very good value, clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not particularly comfortable but manageable. Very limited tv channels.

    Comfortable and clean. Clearly signed house and lots of car parking space provided near house. Early check in time and late check out time. No fuss from owners, left unlocked for you and not bothered at all. Had a brief conversation with the owner, friendly and helpful, when she was looking for her dog it had followed me into the house with me, but otherwise wouldn’t have been disturbed at all. Dog and cat to cuddle! Laundry available and DVDs to borrow as tv channels limited.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful small cottage within walking distance of Tarbert
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Only 3 mugs for coffee.

    Great location within walking distance of Tarbert. Very friendly dog. Very kind and friendly owner.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2022

    8.0
    Peaceful short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been better if more towels were supplied. There is a washing machine but as a personal choice I don't want to be washing clothes etc when on a short break.

    That the cottage was dog friendly and had a secure garden. It was so peaceful and not far from the village. The cottage had everything we needed.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    8.0
    Lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exactly what was planned happened. Very smooth - property was exactly as shown on internet

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    8.0
    A lovely rural hideaway in comfortable accommodation & good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet being downstairs.

    A delightful rural location with friendly collie on site. Lovely walk to the harbour from the property. Enjoyed sitting in the garden in the sunshine. Comfortable accommodation.

    Stayed in June 2022

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