Dianne’s place is as pictured and described - cosy, welcoming, and thoughtfully appointed. We stayed for 2 nights in the winter, and were specifically looking for a place that had good heating. The Barn had good electric heating, including underfloor heating in the bathroom, which made for a comfortable stay considering we were right in the forest! Specific things that we wanted to commend:
- Welcoming set-up: Dianne turned on the heat and lights before we checked-in, and even set out some sherry for us as a welcome drink, which made for a lovely way to settle in quickly and feel right at home
- Bed: comfortable queen bed with comfortable cotton sheets and loads of pillows for us to sink into while we caught up on TV in the evenings
- Bathroom: modern toilet with standing shower, large cotton towels, hair dryer
- Kitchen: everything you need to make simple meals or breakfast, Dianne also supplied basic condiments (salt, pepper, olive oil, flour, etc.) and breakfast supplies (bread, milk, butter, juices). She also left a few takeaway menus from cafes/restaurants nearby.
- Decor and ambience: my wife describes it as shabby chic, with beautiful touches of rustic charm, yet everything was modern and good quality.
- Privacy: the Barn has a separate parking area and private entrance, allowing us to go in and out without disturbing her and her Husband in the main residence building and vice versa.
- Communications: while we didn’t meet Dianne, the check-in and check-out process was easily arranged, and she was very responsive to messages on Airbnb; wifi connection was also strong
Overall, the cosy, welcoming place to nest for a few days in the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest. We highly recommend it!