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Billy Paterson2023-04-22T11:18:26+0000We recently had our wedding at Barnutopia and can not recommend it enough! The entire weekend was PERFECT and the team... were incredible from start to finish. We booked to see the site and had a tour from both Donna and Katrina, even booking a second look around closer to the date. We had the catering through Barnutopia as well and it was all delicious and served with professionalism. It was exactly what was needed throughout the day. The rooms were clean and warm, each person was made to feel welcome and part of the family for the whole weekend. If you are looking for a rustic, beautiful wedding venue, with an intimate and highly personal touch, look no further. The team can not do enough for you and are there to help create your dream day. Thank you SO MUCH to the whole team, you made our dream a reality!read more Ashlee Milton2022-05-28T19:51:50+0000Posting on behalf of my mom, We’ve just gotten back from our vow renewal at Barnutopia, even after a long wait due to... covid and the rain we had an amazing time. Every member of our party enjoyed themselves. The food was great and the hosts even better! We couldn’t of asked for more. A huge Thankyou to Katrina and all those involved xread more Alison Walmsley2022-01-02T15:40:40+0000This was our 1st time here. (NYE) Well what can I say It was great From start to finish Katrina and her staff are so... helpful. Thank you for looking after me with the gluten free. Thanks also to everyone there on NYE everyone was so friendly. Thank you again.read more John Cookson2022-01-02T12:45:50+0000This was our 3rd time here (NYE) and it's just a superb, chilled out place to completely switch off and enjoy the... simple things. Fab place Fab staff Fab food, fireworks, party etc Keep on keeping on, thanks to all the team 🧡read more Valarie Jerome2021-10-17T11:40:20+0000Wow! What a great find! Barnutopia is family and dog friendly and located in such a beautiful setting. Town close by in... case you forgot anything - which is always nice. Owner so helpful and really goes the extra mile to make your stay great. Highly recommend Barnutopia!read more Lottie Holmes2021-10-04T10:28:44+0000Torik and I had a wonderful experience at Barnutopia! From beginning to end Katrina and the team were extremely... helpful, supportive and welcoming. The wedding day went seamlessly and our guests were blown away by the venue. We couldn't have found anywhere better to help create a day that was so unique. Thank you so much! xxread more Jennie Lu2021-09-15T08:34:41+0000Wonderful in every way! Our friends hired the whole site for the weekend for a birthday festival. We were so well... looked after by the entire team and the event ran seamlessly. The food was delicious and plentiful! The setting is beautiful and the site is enclosed and safe meaning the (many) children were free to enjoy themselves, leaving the grown ups to catch up. The facilities were great. We camped but the yurts looked spacious and comfortable. Would highly recommend!read more John Sills2021-09-14T20:06:49+0000We hired the whole site for a family festival to celebrate a big birthday. It was brilliant in every way. Katrina was... an incredible host from start to finish, helping with the planning, suggesting local businesses to help with things like decoration, and answering all of my (many, many) questions almost immediately. The venue itself is stunning, even better than it looks on the photos. The barn and yurt field are spacious and really flexible to do what you want with. The kitchen areas are really well equipped (including the table football table our boys loved). The campfires at the end of the night were perfect. We’ll definitely be back in the future and would recommend Barnutopia without hesitation.read more Jayde Leanne Rawlinson2021-09-03T05:05:37+0000We had such an amazing time here at Barnutopia. We stayed in yurt Axana with 4 adults and 3 children, there was so much... room and the yurt itself is beautiful. I would 100% recommend Barnutopia, we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was an issue. Will definitely be returning!read more Holly Challenor2021-08-14T13:30:15+0000We’ve just had our wedding at Barnutopia on 11th August 2021, there were 27 of us in total, and what an amazing... experience it was! It was more than we ever imagined. Katrina was so helpful from planning the wedding right until the moment we left the venue. The staff are so attentive, friendly and an absolute credit. Catering was superb and the accommodation was incredible. Barnutopia is a stunning venue for a wedding or even just for a break away in the beautiful peaceful countryside with the stunning views; we would 100% recommend this little gem to everybody, the photos do not do it justice. Myself, my husband and every single one of our guests commented on how amazing the whole experience was. We Can’t wait to come back! Thank you so much for allowing us to have our special day here, it was absolutely perfect and an experience we will never forget.read more Karen Davies2021-08-08T17:58:05+0000Great wedding venue . romantic, cosy feel in beautiful surroundings Claire Palmer2021-07-28T17:36:41+0000We're just back from a wonderful few days of glamping and wedding celebrations at Barnutopia. Thank you to Katrina and... all the staff that made our stay and the wedding so enjoyable. Barnutopia is so tranquil and it was bliss to get away from everything in the beautiful countryside. Everything we needed to self-cater was provided. The animals, especially the 4 cats and 2 donkeys, were a huge hit with my kids and it was great that it was so safe we could let them off to explore around the campsite. The yurt was beautiful and very comfortable. We hope to return next year.read more Emma Nguyen2021-06-21T19:29:41+0000Just spent the weekend at Barnutopia for a hen weekend. Katrina is an excellent host and the food was great. I felt... very welcome, and she checked in each day to ensure all was well without us feeling as though we were being checked up on. 19 women finally freed of lockdown must have been a challenge but we were catered for beautifully. The yurts and huts were charming and the barn was a brilliant rustic place to party and the 360° views were breathtaking. Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend.read more Lucinda Bates2020-10-30T20:00:43+0000My daughter and I had a fantastic time ... First time glamping and we had the best time from start to finish was sad to... leave... food was great and we was so well looked after and made to feel welcome ...massive thank you to the Barnutopia team hopefully be back again next yearread more Taryn Thomas2020-10-17T15:37:28+0000What a fantastic place Barnutopia is !! We had a really nice time looking around our potential wedding venue, Mrs B,... the owner, is just fabulous ! So many options and packages to choose from, she was more than accommodating to our needs. It is also a great place to go and spend a few nights away too, the yurts are so quirky and cozy, we will definitely be coming here to stay !read more Ris Abraham2020-08-24T19:23:26+0000We had our wedding at barnutopia in August and we can't recommend this venue and staff enough. Katrina and Steve were... the perfect hosts from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Nothing was too much for them. The weather was brilliant and even when the heavens opened later in the evening, everything was in hand. Thankyou all for an awesome day. 🙏 🤵👰😍😘read more Leah Jay2019-12-09T10:02:08+0000We had our wedding at Barnutopia this summer. Everything was fantastic, the location is beautiful, accommodation so... cosy and the venue itself is incredible. The best thing about Barnutopia however has to be Steve and Katrina. There was nothing that was too much trouble for them. Any worries were quickly managed by them, considering I expected it to be fully DIY and left to our own devices, Katrina and Steve were not only present to help make sure things ran smoothly, they were also fabulous company and great at counselling us through our nerves! Steve even took my toddler to play while I enjoyed breakfast, and they both made sure to keep everyone away while I had a little pre wedding melt down. Can’t wait to return to barnutopia for a break next year and to meet the new donkeys! thanks for everything, Leah and Lucasread more Leah Marie2019-11-07T14:41:47+0000I completely recommend this beautiful venue for a wedding! Katrina and all the family made us all feel welcome and were... there from the start to offer advice and support ♥️read more Steph Eva Halls2019-09-05T19:42:16+0000The most amazing people ever and help you to make the most incredible memories and wedding 💞💫 Dana Sheanon2019-08-30T10:25:57+0000I spent a couple of days at Barnutopia, but could happily of stayed for much longer. The surroundings fill you with... deep sense of contentment. It is soo peaceful. The yurts and cabins are private but at the same time you can’t help feel a part of a wonderful community with other visitors, it is soo welcoming. Thankyou for sharing your beautiful home and it’s surroundings.read more Sarah Grey2019-08-22T13:55:28+0000Just home from another fantastic stay. Superb service and comfort and we are going to miss the food, hearing the bell... call every evening! So many memories made and two boys in tears on the way home asking me to turn around and go back! Thank you again.read more Becky Louise2019-08-07T15:24:13+0000My husband Paul and I chose Barnutopia as our wedding venue, taking place last weekend. We cannot praise this venue... enough. Katrina, Steve and their family are so warm and friendly, and willing to go above and beyond to make their guests’ stay special. Our wedding day was exactly as we imagined it would be, which was largely due to their advice help and support over 18 months. The location is beautiful and accommodation is fantastic for a glamping weekend. We can’t wait to visit Barnutopia again in the future and would highly recommend this venue for weddings and other large events as well as family holidays. Thank you ⭐️ 💕read more Mike Revill-Keen2019-07-05T15:00:25+0000We recently held our festival themed wedding at Barnutopia. We were looking for a unique venue and were especially keen... on the ability to have our wedding ceremony outdoors and the yurt/campsite which allowed our guests to stay onsite. From our first visit to Barnutopia we knew it was where we wanted to have our wedding. The views of rolling green hills from the farm are spectacular and when the sun comes out there is nowhere quite like Barnutopia. We also liked the freedom to bring in our own touches to everything, including decorations, caterers and alcohol. Our guests all loved the location, especially my younger relatives who enjoyed seeing all the farmyard animals onsite. Given that they’ve only been doing weddings for a couple of years, Barnutopia have everything you could want from a venue – decorations, lights, games and an assortment of miscellaneous props! Katrina and Steve went above and beyond what we would expect from venue owners. They fetched ice from the supermarket when we ran out, lit fires in the evening, helped us set up the venue before our big day and also cleared up the morning after the party. Katrina was very professional in responding to our emails/and those from our suppliers and we would recommend Barnutopia to anyone looking for a unique location for their wedding.read more Steve Boswell2019-06-30T20:19:11+0000What an amazing hidden getaway. the glamping pods are beautiful, specious and cozy. The Barnutopia staff are very... welcoming and accomodating plus they make you feel like are part of the family there. beautiful views and scenery all around. Keep up the amazing work 😁read more Erica Jones2019-06-25T20:13:07+0000What an amazing venue, had our wedding renewal here last weekend 22nd June, such a spectacular place, Katrina and Steve... were so helpful and professional making the whole weekend go with ease amazing! Highly highly recommended xread more Susan Welch2019-05-31T09:22:00+0000An unbeatable venue for the simple, low-key wedding that we wanted. We had the perfect day and every guest had a... wonderful time. The barn looked amazing and the sun even came out for us 😀😀.read more Llinos Walker2019-04-21T21:26:19+0000Excellent glamping experience at barnutopia this weekend. Very friendly and sociable atmosphere sitting around the... campfire toasting marshmallows under the stars 😊🌄🌠read more Phil Walker2019-04-21T16:37:13+0000I can’t express how much fun me and my family had over this Easter weekend at Barnutopia. We were made to feel so... welcome. Our daughter really enjoyed feeding the pigs and playing hide and seek on the beautiful grounds that are on offer. Our Yurt was spotlessly clean and well equipped. It was lovely having the owners join us around the camp fire (fire wood included) in the evening and exchanging stories. Fantastic time, thank you again for allowing us to make such fond memories at Barnutopia. Xread more Victoria Shaw2019-01-02T20:58:20+0000My little family had an amazing time at Barnutopia over Christmas. We will definitely be back 😊 Kerry Nairn2019-01-01T15:31:35+0000We had an amazing time. Katrina, Steve and family are fantastic hosts. Made to feel welcome as soon as you arrive.... Nothing was a bother and children felt free. Quote from the children “we loved it, we had an amazing time” Thank you looking forward to booking sometime this year. Xxxread more Tamsyn Pady2018-11-30T22:10:22+0000A magical wedding and glamping venue, even in the winter! Food is delicious, Mr & Mrs B are wonderful hosts, the... animals are adorable.. especially Fiona & Felix! Book Now!!!read more Sim Bob2018-08-20T10:22:24+0000Wow! Where do we start, we were fortunate enough to host our wedding here, fabulous weekend from start to... finish! Excellent venue and even better people, Katrina, Steve & family all went out of their way to help and check everything was running smoothly throughout our stay. You won’t find a venue that could beat the over and beyond attitude this family have. We have made beautiful memories with our friends and family and would recommend anyone getting married to book this place! Thankyou so much Mr & Mrs Hartley-Gott xxread more Colette Beechey2018-08-05T10:04:41+0000Amazing place run by amazing people, we feel like we visit family rather than being on holiday. Sally Rowlands2017-08-06T18:40:57+0000Thanks SO much for helping to make Ashley's hen so special. Nothing was too much trouble for you, the food was delish... and we felt right at home! Lovely memories made at Barnutopia!read more Andrea Brace2018-08-02T12:25:04+0000This is our third year and we love the area, we love Barnutopia it so relaxing you go away and feel like you have had... break. The whole family make you feel welcome and can’t do enough for you to give you a great holiday. You would not regret booking here 😁read more Chris Dean2018-07-26T20:13:25+0000Just returned from the most relaxing and peaceful stay at Barnutopia as part of a hen party. Could not fault anything... at all - everything was impeccably organised , great value for money and in the perfect setting. Thanks to Steve, Katrina and family who were so friendly, helpful and perfect hosts . Absolutely loved it ���read more Hannah Owens2018-06-10T16:37:12+0000Best wedding venue ever!!!!! We had the most perfect day yesterday, getting married at the beautiful Barnutopia! Thank... you so so so much Katrina and Steve; you went above and beyond to help us with every detail and made sure our guests were very well fed with a yummy afternoon tea and bbq! A day we’ll never forget!read more Susannah Clay2018-06-05T16:43:14+0000We went for a wedding last month, and were blown away by how stunning Barnutopia is. Katrina was really patient and... helpful, answering loads of questions over email before we went. I'm super allergic to life, so she even pestered her laundry to find out what sort of washing powder they used, and washed bedding separately for me, so that I didn't have to bring my own! She and Steve and their family all worked really hard to make the wedding day and the rest of the weekend special for all of us. We stayed in Yurt Axana, which is the big one at the top of the hill. There was loads of space, lovely furniture, and our alarm clock was the sound of the lambs outside. The only small issue was the heat inside the yurt during the day (there was a heatwave on, so it was to be expected), but I know Katrina has got plans to address this soon. We're planning to take some friends and their families next year. Go, you won't be disappointed!read more Peach Peach2018-05-27T15:14:54+0000This place is a gem. Katrina and Steve know how to make people happy! We've had a brilliant weekend! Tara Jennifer Anastasia2018-05-09T19:51:08+0000Amazing location, set in a valley nestled amongst horses, sheep and pigs. The yurts are beautiful, clean and... comfortable. The facilities were everything we needed. Was here for a friends wedding and it was the most superb place to hold a wedding, every aspect worked imo. The hosts Katrina and Steve were lovely and super helpful. Loved everything about it!read more Angela Angie Angelaah2018-05-07T13:50:11+0000We had an amazing wedding!!! Thank you Katrina and Steve, for helping us create our perfect day. Can't wait to visit... again for a holiday. Lots of love Angela & Rob xxxread more Sunita Lal Mehmi2018-05-06T19:34:55+0000Lovely owners, waiting to help, great venue indoors & outdoors.. Natalie Frame2018-02-20T15:45:18+0000What a wonderful few days we have had, amazing place, wonderful people, will definitely be returning. Helen Green2018-02-18T19:46:08+0000Just returned from a fabulous weekend away at Barnutopia with a group of girls... Katrina & Steve have a great venue... they are fab hosts and nothing was too much trouble... Facilities were all close to hand, with everything clean and homely. Steve set us up with a fire pit for an outdoor evening of drinks & chat with toasted marshmallows... and katrina gave us a fab send off on Sunday with a delicious full English breakfast & pancakes(to die for�) well worth the visit and sure to return... Thank you very much guys ���read more Ashley Myers2017-12-10T19:56:16+0000We had a fabulous week in July 2017 taking over two yurts, the cabin and stable. The kids played football, paddled in... the river, ran about non stop for hours, painted pictures and played in the party barn. We roasted marshmallows in the fire pits, had game of rounders with everyone and even had an outdoor cinema! The food provided was delicious and Katrina’s and Steve’s hospitality is 2nd to none. I’m desperate to go back and if the weather could be guaranteed, I’d spend the whole of our summer holidays there.read more Melanie Spratley2017-11-06T10:52:10+0000Most beautiful setting. Katrina and Steve are lovely hosts and can’t do enough for you. Would highly recommend a visit! Michelle Beaumont2017-10-07T12:12:14+0000We had our wedding party here in late September and it was just perfect. Laid back, comfortable and stunning location... and the owners Katrina and Steve really made us and our 50 guests more than welcome. The pigs, who we renamed bacon and sausage, were a lovely surprise for our guests and Mrs B's horses had all the kids in awe.read more Amanda Marson2017-09-25T07:12:25+0000I loved every minuete of our weekend at Barnutopia cant say enough about this place just go and experience it . This... family run buisness is so inviting and nestled in a gorgeous part of the country, Treat yourself �read more Emma Kate Roberts2017-09-17T22:29:48+0000We had a brilliant time at our lovely friends wedding yesterday. Fab freshly made afternoon tea with amazing cakes!... Lovely relaxed atmosphere, in amazing rural setting, absolutely beautiful! 😍read more Jeremy Patton2017-09-17T21:09:56+0000Went to a wedding here. It was brilliant. All the staff were friendly and the venue is clearly very flexible as the... happy couple got just what they wanted. They created an excellent atmosphere.read more Karen Taylor2017-09-12T16:36:21+0000We have just run a wonderful 5 day camp at Barnutopia, Steve & Katrina & their family couldn't have been more helpful,... beautiful location, the yurt was cosy and the bed extremely comfortable.read more Kat Neale2017-08-29T10:57:12+0000Have visited twice now and will always be back! The family that own this are absolutely the best!! The nicest and most... welcoming people you could ever wish for! Very knowledgable of the area and things/places to do/go. After the first day here my kids were asking when we were coming again!! We have stayed in Stable Stephanie and the lodge cabin. Yurts book up quick but we are aiming to get one next time!! Accommodation is comfy, cozy and clean. Heaters are provided. I highly recommend booking the breakfast as it is out of this world! Plenty of amazingly good cooked food by Katrina. (Dave needs roller skates for this, bless him!!) Pancake challenge is a big hit with us! We look forward to our next visit when bump arrives and can't wait to see all the new things you've done. If there were 100 stars for this review that's what I'd rate it! xxread more Ben Bladen2017-08-20T21:12:02+0000An all round perfect venue, ran by a beautiful family. Would like to thank you guys for making Ritchie and Louise's... wedding day so perfect! Nothing was too much trouble and were always happy to help! Potential disaster was averted, when the whole family pulled together and saved the day!! Feeding a whole wedding party at next to no notice! Great business you have guys, and we wish you all the success. Thank you again xxread more Kyoto Smith2017-08-20T17:38:10+0000Honestly an absolute amazing venue, was there for a wedding and the location is amazing, views, accommodation, food.... Real homily feel and a great space for any function. Also, the family who the run it was hugely admirable in the way everything was presented and served at a outstanding way, also, a caterer that was suppose to be there didn't turn up for the evening meal and the venue owners themselves went out there way to get food for us and cooked it fresh straight from there stoves and ovens. I cannot praise this place enough, will 100% recommend to everyone and anyoneread more Sam Flower2017-08-20T10:50:19+0000Attented a wedding here yesterday for some good friends of ours, and I gotta say that Barnutopia did an absolutely... amazing job with their very first wedding!, everything was perfect and they were awesome hosts! Super chilled, super beautiful! I couldn't recommend them enough. Keep up the superb jobs guys! �read more Nicola Higson2017-08-13T13:59:06+0000Have just got back from an amazing hen weekend at Barnutopia. We booked the whole site and made full advantage of the... catering options! Pizza on the first night, breakfast both days (we all agreed, the best pancakes we have ever eaten), afternoon tea (which was beautifully laid out) and an evening meal. All the food was fantastic and no one was left hungry. Extremely good value for money. We also went on the scavenger hunt which conveniently went past the local pub and then made use of the party barn with its sound system and disco ball in the evening! An amazing weekend with every little detail catered for by Katrina and Steve. We can't thank you enough! Would definitely recommend.read more Sandy Lou2017-08-08T20:38:48+0000We went in May for a birthday weekend! We loved it! Had the best time and we will be back again! Donna Knibbs2017-08-01T22:39:14+0000Had an amazing couple of days, thank you for having us, we will definitely be back � Anna Boyd2017-07-22T21:57:55+0000Had a lovely weekend at Barnutopia!! We loved glamping! We loved our yurt! The whole site is perfect. Looking forward... to coming back again!! Thanks so much Steve and Katrina.read more Laura Elizabeth2017-07-16T21:00:57+0000We've just returned from a fantastic weekend away at Barnutopia. Our family (37 of us) took over the site for the... weekend and had an amazing time. It's an amazing venue for a large family weekend and in a serene location. We would definitely recommend it! Katrina, Steve and family were very hospitable and welcoming. We would definitely look into returning in the future (if you will have us back �)!read more Jean-Pierre Lee2017-07-09T16:41:11+0000Had a fab time this time with the kids they loved it had a hard time getting them to leave they couldn't have had a... better adventure will defiantly be back thanks again to Mr and Mrs B xread more Lorraine Phillips2017-06-06T12:31:24+0000We stayed as part of my good friend Nicola's 40th Birthday party, which the whole site had been booked including the... barn. Can I say as a seasoned camper how lovely it was to Glamp for a change (we did pitch a our tent this time) and to use all the facilities that were offered with it. It was a great weekend with activities organised, Scavenger hunt, BBQ etc by Barnutopia on top of the party itself. The kids in our group loved it as did the dogs and the next time we come to stay ( yes we will be back) I'm definitely trying the Yurts out. Mrs B and Family, thank you for all that you did and I hope your sites continues to grow with success. Look forward to seeing the new additions (Abb �) when we return.read more Louise Carr-Smith2017-06-02T19:51:27+0000A real escape with plenty of extras and a community feel. Nicola Gooderham2017-05-29T15:44:02+0000Literally just got home from an exhausting but fantastic 40th birthday weekend. Organised by myself, the whole process... (which started nearly a year ago) was dealt with by the very patient and accommodating Mrs B. I booked the whole site for my family and friends. We had all the yurts, cabin and stables also some extra tent campers. We made full use of the Party barn and facilities, including Pizzas, cooked breakfasts and pancakes and we had a huge BBQ on the Sunday where no one went hungry � The scavenger hunt was great fun and suitable for all ages, our youngest was 3 and she loved running around the countryside collecting the 'blue diamonds' We also took full advantage of the glorious weather that Mrs B obviously booked for us too �. A couple of showers but otherwise brilliant. What more can I say. I can't recommend this place enough. Good luck with all your future plans Mrs B xxxread more Anna Hawkins2017-05-15T17:54:16+0000My sister booked and arranged my hen party at barnutopia and it was a dream from start to finish. The yurts were... fantastic and so comfortable and it was really lovely to wake up.to the sound of the lambs in the next field. The scavenger hunt was so much fun, I belly laughed the whole way round and even the staff at local pub were lovely (and fellow brummies apparently!). The party barn is fab and whilst we made a lot of noise there were never any complaints (we did check!) Thank you once again for such a fantastic time. I'll be coming back for sure!read more Jessica Pratten2017-05-15T17:08:43+0000Such a fantastic place run by fantastic people. Had the whole site for the weekend. Scavenger hunt was so much fun... along with many other activities. I would recommend this place to anyone! Breakfast was delicious especially the famous pancakes. Thank you for having us and making our weekend one to remember!read more Lynsey Rawbone2017-05-14T20:34:06+0000Booked the site for the whole weekend for a friend's Hen party and the place was just lovely with a great and friendly... family who run it too and make you really welcome � We had loads of fun on the scavenger hunt and the yurts and other accommodation was great. You can raid the wood store for the fire pits and appreciate the lovely views from the barn (where you can play your music and get a party on if you like). Loved it and would recommend to anyone! Thanks for having us �read more Andrew David Bridgwater2017-05-09T18:48:24+0000Stopped ther for the first time last night and wow.... Lovely bbq followed by a warm fire. Sat in the peaceful... countryside just chilling and enjoyying the sun. most friendly people ive ever met. Had a great time ther and would hapily reccomendread more Laura Claire2017-05-08T19:35:04+0000Had such a great time. The owners are so accommodating and the scenery is stunning. I was worried I would be cold but... the yurts heat up so quickly. I would definitely recommend this place.read more Laima Vitkute2017-05-08T17:10:44+0000Best place for Hen party ! Lovely owners and absolutely stunning countryside views! Martyn Frankish2017-04-23T12:44:20+0000Just on the way back from a fantastic birthday weekend. Steve and Katrina couldn't do enough to make the weekend... special for us all. Thank you soooo much xread more Mandy Martland2017-04-22T19:57:52+0000Amazing place and home from home with katrina and amazing hospitality Lisa Jayne Seddon2017-04-16T18:49:35+0000Amazing yet again. Great comfortable accommodation, fantastic views and brilliant hosts. X Atiqullah Amine2017-04-06T17:19:54+0000What an amazing experience, thank you to the staff for a great family day out. Sara Jenkins2017-04-01T16:49:59+0000Absolutely love this place, came last year for the Hubby's birthday, and have come back now, for a long weekend to... start the Easter hols off.....Katrina, Steve and family make you so welcome, lovely family! If you aren't into camping, give this a try, it's fab 💕read more Michelle Thomas2017-01-06T21:59:23+0000We had a wonderful stay at Barnutopia! Katrina, Steve and family were amazing hosts, hospitable, engaging and good fun!... We stayed for New Year and enjoyed good food, great company, marshmallows and stories around the fire pit, country walks to waterfalls, feeding pigs, fun treasure hunts and an awesome firework display. What a fabulous way to spend New Year, and in a cosy converted stable with room for 5 and a dog! Thx so much for a wonderful trip! See you again.... Michelle and all the Thomases and Bonds xxxread more Sammyjo Walker2017-01-01T12:31:58+0000Amazing .such a lovely family .looked after us all they couldn't do enough for us. Made very welcome. we spent new... years eve here fireworks drinks and the food is amazing. Animals that kids will love horses pigs dogs. Katrinas pancakes are to die for. Our baby jaxon tried them so Katrina made some especially for us to take home. Would highly recommend and we will be coming back for summer.read more Steph Arias2016-11-26T20:03:48+0000A big group of us stayed at barnutopia over a weekend in November. I booked it for my 30th party which we had in the... party barn. It was an amazing weekend. Katrina and Steve went above and beyond to help us, and make us welcome. Nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in a comfortable and cosy yurt, which our children thought was amazing, as did we. It was super warm, even in November! We had a great stay and would definitely go back. I would recommend this venue for anyone considering a weekend away, party, or wedding venue. Thank you so much for an amazing weekend xxread more Vicki Evans2016-11-20T15:46:29+0000My sis in law and two 7yo's had an amazing time in a yurt last night as part of a 30th birthday party! It wasn't cold,... we loved listening to the rain in our cosy den! Would highly recommend! Great hospitality! Thank you! �read more Justin Winfield2016-11-05T13:27:15+0000A fantastic retreat with lots of glamour, rolling hills and friendly pigs �. Katarina and Steve are great hosts and... made the stay very special.read more Claire Reed2016-11-03T17:02:59+0000We had a great time at Barnutopia, Steve and Katrina are on hand to help with anything they can. Breakfast was amazing.... The perfect camping experience without having to take anything but yourself (and some clothes!) with you. My girls (2&6) loved helping get wood for the fire, seeing the pigs and chasing the cats around camp. A truly great experience and perfect family get away. Thank you!read more Menna Payne2016-10-27T15:41:25+0000Thank you Steve and Katrina for welcoming my son and I into your home. We had a wonderful time - from the treasure hunt... and spooky walk to the horse drawn boat trip and the apple bobbing we couldn't have asked for a better time! The place is beautiful and the hospitality second to none! We will definitely be back!read more Jane Castle2016-10-10T16:25:07+0000A fab weekend at Barnutopia for my husbands 40th. Katrina and Steve are great hosts and even entertaining the kids of... all ages with a spooky walk and a treasure hunt! A fab place for a gathering of friends / family, would recommend highly to anyone looking for somewhere to go either as a group or family. Breakfast is well worth it, I am still full from the pancakes, yum.read more Jemma Hocking2016-09-18T19:47:49+0000We had the most amazing time at Barnutopia in July. I arranged my friend’s hen do but I can’t really take any of the... credit – Katrina and Steve took care of everything for us, from unpacking the huge Sainsbury’s delivery we’d ordered (which got to the venue before I did!), to serving us pizza in the Party Barn (a brilliant space!) and running a wine tasting game for us on Saturday night. Not to mention the incredible breakfast spread with the best pancakes I’ve ever had! Nothing was too much trouble and we felt so well looked after. We enjoyed a relaxing Saturday afternoon with a picnic, life drawing, BBQ and wine tasting, followed by dancing in the Party Barn… a perfect weekend in the beautiful countryside with the most amazing hosts. I can't wait to go back!!read more Branty Kathryn2016-09-05T10:33:22+0000We are just on our way back from 4 night's at this awesome place! This is glamping at it's best. Mr & mrs B are the... perfect hosts - friendly, welcoming, kind and helpful! It is in a beautiful setting with stunning views and lots to do in the surrounding area. It is great for couples, families and party's. I am already planning our next visit! Our children loved the space, Interacting with the animals and having a treasure hunt organised just for them! This place is fab rain or shine, can't recommend it enough!read more Clare Davies2016-08-01T19:50:08+0000The most AMAZING place ever.... loved every minute of our stay - lovely lovely lovely people Mr & Mrs B and family.... .... where on earth they get their energy from?! #wewillreturn #pancakes #firepits #goodfun #needaholidaytorecoverread more David Hollins2016-07-13T08:27:26+0000Wonderful night in a Yurt, thank you Katrina and family for being so welcoming and relaxed. Beautiful spot, great views... and sundowner! Great breakfast the next day too! Good luck with your venture and hopefully see you all again soon. David & Lauraread more Craig Morris2016-06-29T19:00:45+0000We had a fantastic couple of days away at Barnutopia, such a lovely place. Mr & Mrs B were great hosts, so friendly and... helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Will definitely be coming back! Thanks Craig, Carla and Cohen xread more Loy Dooley2016-06-12T16:06:28+0000I had my 30th birthday party here this weekend and I can honestly say I could not have asked for a better venue.... Katrina and Steve went way above and beyond to make the venue party ready and the party perfect for me. The accommodation was incredibly comfortable, with idyllic surrounding views. The breakfast served the following morning was delicious and they couldn't have done any more for us. I will 100% be going back to stay here.read more Roberta Maria2016-06-02T20:51:22+0000Fabulous! Two nights wasn't long enough next time we will book for more. Wonderful hosts and a comfortable stay in... stable Stephanie. So much to see and do we will back soon xread more Helen Jayne Rhodesy Evans2016-05-15T16:22:47+0000Just returned home after a fantastic weekend at Barnutopia, absolutely loved it! Massive thank you to Katrina, Steve... and family for making us so welcome. Met some great people. Brilliant place, loved every minute, can't wait to return! Xread more Lorna McCann2016-04-22T15:00:19+0000Absolutely fantastic time. We stayed for two nights and despite the wet and cold we loved every minute of our time at... Barnutopia. Katrina and Steve were fabulous hosts, friendly and welcoming. The pancakes were delicious and the boys had a real adventure. Thank you so much!read more Sara Collins2016-04-20T20:04:32+0000Beautiful place, great views. The yurts were lovely, the beds were comfy. Katrina was so welcoming, would definitely... recommend glamping at barnutopia.read more Clarice Ryan2016-04-17T20:28:53+0000Fantastic! Great hospitality, lovely home made food, Katrina and Steve can't do enough for you but are not at all... overbearing. Beautiful countryside and yurts are so comfy and cosy. Campfires each night, watched tv in the barn, perfect facilities. Our children loved it as did our little dog! Nobody wanted to come home! Thanks guys! Hope we will be back soon xread more Lydia Cooper2016-04-09T21:13:17+0000Amazing. Exactly what I needed, exactly what my five year old boy needed, just the two if us for our first trip away on... our own. We came back having done so many new things together, and having an extended sleepover in the magical yurt was very special, especially as I got my own bed and it was warm even when there was a hard frost overnight. Felt completely comfortable and very welcome. Animals were a treat and there were many comparisons with Zeva and other family pets... Zeva won every time apparently! We hope to come back soon. thank you Mrs B, family and pets! xread more Fleur Yaa Haseldine2016-03-08T20:07:12+0000Would recommend this site to everyone the place is beautiful the yurts are cosy and cute and to top that katrina, Steve... and family are so welcoming and friendly we felt at ease and well looked after thanks for a wonderful couple of days we will definitely be backread more James Reeves2016-02-23T17:34:19+0000If it was just about the accommodation our mini break would rate 5 stars with a comment of very very good as the yurt... was lovely, the bedding was very comfortable and the views are fantastic ... But holidays like this are about more than just a bed and a view, they are also about the hosts and Katrina and Steve are simply amazing what with their ability to make you feel completely at home straight away and a natural manner that is exactly the opposite of the commercial attitude some business owners have. If you've got young children Barnutopia is aptly named as it is utopia with a barn! The kids have plenty of space to run and go wild, Felix and Fiona the pigs were a big hit with our 18 month old and Ziva the dog was very bouncy and played with our 4 yr old really well. Will definitely be going back again and raving about our experience to our friends and family.read more Jessica Kimpton2016-01-24T21:39:37+0000Outstanding. Thanks Steve and katrina for such s memorable weekend. The views, the yurts and your hospitality are... outstanding. Even with the 2 dogs running round, nothing was too much and we always felt welcome. As olly put it, " I don't want to leave "! But we will be back! Congratulations on everything in such a short amount of time.read more Jane Rowbottom2016-01-16T18:22:15+0000Have to say I have fallen in love with this place, farm is lovely, yurts are extremely cosy (and very warm), and the... people could not be more welcoming!! Will definitely be going back!! :-)read more Sean Moran2015-10-19T20:48:02+0000Just got back from a fab weekend at Barnutopia. Wonderful, tranquil place. Katrina and Steve are so friendly and... helpful, all the animals are lovely, esecially Pinky and Perky. Pancakes were amazing! Must also mention the warm welcome we got from the owners, staff and customers in the local pub, really enjoyed the cider :-) Thanks everyone, see you again soon. Mags and Sean xread more Jessie Elizabeth Butler2015-10-02T00:36:47+0000Had a lovely 2days break away here. Very welcoming and looked after us locals. I would definitely recommend these guys... and well deserving of 5 stars!! Thanks Katrina you were fab!!read more Tahnia-Maree Ah Kit2015-09-24T06:54:01+0000absolutely loved it! Felt like I'm at home. Really nice people Penny Gardiner2015-09-11T05:52:13+0000DEFINITELY 5* Had a very enjoyable 3 night break in yurt Bronwyn. My sister has realised that yurts arn't just tents!!... Grandson enjoyed playing with the kittens, and giving the horses some hay, (under supervision). Chickens next Katrina??!!. Smashing to have found somewhere that is REALLY dog friendly. Hope to be back soon xread more Colin Mullan2015-09-09T21:32:38+0000Just got back recently from a two night stay in Barnutopia with our three grandchildren we all had a great time the... Yurt was very comfortable and we were made very welcome the three boys loved feeding the horses playing with the kittens and feeding Felix the pig everything about the short stay was enjoyable including the free pancake breakfast we hope to return again.read more Heather Breed2015-08-29T11:21:25+0000My husband and I and our two boys (age 10 & &7 yrs) had a great 3 night stay in Carianne this August. The yurt was... lovely and so was the hospitality! Thanksread more Gary Conn2015-08-23T15:58:49+0000Just returned from a 5 night break with my 3 boys aged 8, 15 & 17. We all had an amazing time and would recommend it to... anyone. So much to do and a beautiful area. Thank you so much for your friendly welcome, we will be back next year. Garyread more Amie Hosker2015-08-16T15:11:58+0000Absolutely fantastic place. Katrina,Steve and her children are lovely. Highly recommend a trip to Barutopia. Sandra Chadwick2015-08-01T13:05:24+0000Just got back from four night break at barnutopia and already looking to book again soon :) Beautiful surroundings,... amazing Yurt with everything you could possibly need inside, so comfy and warm and the best thing about it were the amazing hosts, Katrina, Steve and their gorgeous children - made me feel so welcome (was staying on my own), very informative with directions and places to visit, great conversation and the food was AMAZING - Thank you Katrina :) Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a camping experience with a bit of glamour - we'll be back xxxread more Chris Green2015-07-26T14:56:05+0000Steve and Katrina (and kids) were outstanding as hosts. We are all sorry we came home today. Food was excellent as was... the rock climbing and abseiling by a fantastic teacher in Steve...can't wait to go back!read more Sharpie Sharp2015-07-19T15:11:45+0000Just returned from a fabulous weekend in Nanny Iris at Barnutopia! Katrina and Steve were really welcoming and couldn't... do enough for us! Thanks for a great weekend, we will be back!read more Andy White2015-07-09T20:58:43+0000A very welcoming and friendly place, stunning landscape all around, great walks and beautiful Waterfall really close.... Love the yurts, best night sleep in ages! And our dog had a great time playing with his new friends (Zorro & Zeba). Would recommend barnutopia! We will visit again! Thanks Katrina and Steve. Also the pancake breakfast is awesome :) Andy & Inma (and Benson).read more Rich Eddins2015-07-09T20:54:57+0000I rarely write reviews and I think this is my first on Facebook. Having just experienced the magical yurts, the... stunningly tranquil setting and the awesome pancake breakfasts at Barnutopia I felt compelled to write a review. Our stay here was the highlight of our road trip across Wales. Absolutely everything exceeded expectations. We only stayed three days but it felt like we were waving goodbye to old friends when we left.read more Cayler Elliott2015-07-05T16:38:42+0000Absolutely lovely weekend, great place to stay, beautiful views and a fantastic friendly host - Katrina and her family... are very welcoming. Can't wait to come back in the summer!!read more Matt Pyne2015-07-02T14:36:48+0000Awesome break away such a loverly setting ,the views are to die for .the family that run this place are genuine nice... people and are so keen on letting you enjoy your stay. It is a fact that Lou and myself will be going back there again.read more Reuben Jacob Blamey2015-06-14T15:09:54+0000Having never stayed in a yurt before, we weren't entirely sure what to expect, but the stay was amazing! Located in the... countryside with sprawling grassy hills, the views from the farm are spectacular. The yurt itself was very clean and contained everything we needed, including some plug sockets for charging phones etc. The breakfast and evening meals provided are wholesome and tasty, setting us up for our hike of Snowdon! Bathroom with a decent shower is located in the main house along with a room to the use of the internet on a laptop etc as the WiFi doesn't quite stretch to the yurt we were in. Overall, a brilliant stay. Clean, friendly and accommodating, we would certainly recommend!read more Richard Small2015-06-10T05:12:49+0000Excellent weekend,amazing views, good homecooked food .Yurt was clean and well furnished with a comfortable bed. We... will be staying here again soon.read more
