Reviews
Guest Reviews
“Lovely few days in The Longbarn. Fabulous location, thoughtful details and felt at home. Planning our return!“
“Such an idyllic and restful break for my dads 60th birthday. Beautiful barn – you have thought of everything!. Already planning our return.“
“What an exceptional place, just wow!. Everything we needed for a fantastic Christmas week was here, even a beautiful tree and decorations. We have absolutely loved staying here. Thank , we cant wait to come back.“
– The Cambridge family
“What a fantastic stay. we have all really enjoyed it. Views amazing and a walk into town everyday was lovely. Met some amazing people including all staff at Jacques wine bar and No. 11 restaurant. Went to the castle and the oldest House in Ruthin (well 2nd oldest!). Would love to see the place in winter and definitely would return.“
“We’ve had the most wonderful week with friends and family at The Longbarn. Such a beautifully renovated barn an a stunning location – We’ll definitely be returning. Thank you.“
– The Miller group
“A splendid week in the countryside and blessed with sunshine which was a surprise. Well worth the trip to Moel Famau for spectacular views. The walk in the valley was quite overgrown but we enjoyed the challenge and met people who helped us out.“
– Jane and family
“Thank you we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the barn. Took trips to Colwyn Bay and Talacre beaches. Also hill walking to Moel Famau and Moel Y Gamelin. Also had a swim in Bala Lake. The dogs loved the garden and the local walks. PS Try the Ruthin Tandoori curry house. Superb food and great value. PPs The outside BBQ and outdoor seating/ dining area are brilliant 5*.“
“Absolutely stunning property with everything we would ever need and more. The Longbarn is certainly somewhere we’ll come back to again. We have all really enjoyed our stay here. Plenty of walks and plenty of cakes from the local bakery. Thank you for a wonderful holidy, this is certainly one of the best cottages we have ever had the pleasure to stay in.“
– The Morrell group
“What a beautiful place to stay!. You have thought of everything…even a blender for our smoothie making daughters!. We visited Barmouth, Zipworld, Walked up Moel Famau to see the glorious views. The garden was secure for our 3 dogs to wander which was great. The furnishings are finished to a very high standard. Its clean, quiet and very comfortable and would love to come and visit again.“
– The Chadwick Family
“What a find!. We’ve had a fabulous few days in your beautiful house. Nothing was missing from your beautifully equipped and furnished house. Many Thanks.“
– Westwood
“Beautifully appointed house with such character. We all loved it including Flynn the dog who enjoyed the fantastic outside space and loads of local walks – Thank you.“
– The Cairn Family
“We have had a fabulous time. House is so comfortable and well equipped. Sorry to be leaving.“
– The Brain Family
“What do I say! Beyond grateful. We got married here!. So lucky to find this place and on our doorstep. Thank you for having us for your first wedding. It has been perfect. I don’t have the words to say how amazing it has been. Loved every minute.“
– Smith newly weds
“Took a little longer for us to return. Where does the time go?. Just as the first time, we have had a wonderful time with the opportunity to explore a little more of this wonderful part of Wales. Thank you and we will see you again soon!“
– The Barden Family
“Our third visit and wonderful as ever . Thank you for allowing us to spend time in this special place. We’ll be back.“
– The T’s
“What a place! The barn is perfect and absolutely everything has been thought off.! This is really a home away from home and an incredible place to experience this stunning part of the world. We felt so lucky to stay here. We will return!“
– The Rayner Family
“Wow!! We have all absolutely loved our stay in Ruthin and at the wonderful barn. Our first ever family holiday with F and it has all been so special. We will definitely be back!“
– The Tryer Family
“We had a truly wonderful time staying here in preparation of my wedding at The Vale Country Club. All of the little touches such as tea, coffee, milk, cheese etc were thoroughly enjoyed by myself and bridal party. Even the dog thoroughly enjoyed her holiday.“
– The Tomkin Party
“Beautiful spring break with lambs and daffodils all around! Recommended : Zip World, Raebit in Betws Y Coed, Ruthin Golf Course at Pwllglas and Moel Famau walk to The Jubilee Tower.“
– The Green Family
“Fantastic accommodation with the Wow Factor!. Super comfy beds and all you could possibly require. Location amazing and will definitely return! Recommended Small Plates in Ruthin for fabulous Tapas food.“
– The Chesworth Family
“Yet another super holiday at this beautiful property. We will be back soon.“
– M M
“Thank you for a wonderful stay . We love the Longbarn and feel very much at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here which is the perfect for dog walks and meeting our friends in this part of the UK. We will be back.“
– N H
“Such a special stay here at The Longbarn . So wonderful to enjoy this amazing location. Everything was curated so beautifully. Adored the furnishings so sympathetic to its surroundings. Thank you for a great stay. After 2 cancellations due to ill health it was definitely worth the wait.“
– R M
“An idyllic rural retreat with beautiful scenery. Peace and tranquillity. It has been a perfect base from which to explore castles to coast, historic houses and gardens. Our National Trust membership has certainly been put to good use. The highlight of each day has been to return to this remarkable property. So thoughtfully rebuilt; to enjoy its warmth and comfort and to experience the hospitality it provides.“
– The F Family
“We have had a wonderful stay. The best ever! Quality, quality, quality wherever we looked perfect! A haven to relax . Absolute perfection. We shall return.“
– The W Couple
“Well I have been holidaying with Rural Retreats for 30 years and this is the best property I have stayed in. Fantastic example of renovation – make sure you look at book with photos of the work. So comfortable and welcoming that I didn’t even go to the pub in the evening and this says something! Thanks and I hope the Longbarn gets the success it deserves.“
– S C
“You have thought of everything. A true home from home. Lovely spot , lovely weather , great holiday.“
– The D Family
“We have had the most wonderful time at the beautiful Longbarn. Fantastic spot and so thoughtfully and tastefully furnished. An absolute gem and perfect for exploring this fascinating part of Wales.“
– The M Family
“A true home from home, no expense spared, everything you could possibly need. We have loved every second of our stay at The Longbarn.“
– The S Family
“We have loved staying in the beautiful barn. Brilliant weather has meant we’ve eaten all our meals in the loggia. We will miss the nosy (sheep) neighbours who have provided much entertainment.“
– The C Family
“Spacious, comfy accommodation – everything we needed, with the added benefits of history worn on its sleeve and a wonderful setting.“
– The S Family
“Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, this has been one of the best holidays ever! I hope to come again.“
– The B Family friend
“Thank you again for another wonderful stay. Those quiet evenings watching the sun go down will stay with us for a long time to come. See you soon.“
– The B Family
“Thanks! We have had a lovely time. Simply cannot fault the barn or the local area.“
– D Round
“Wow what a fantastic place ! Stayed here with the bridal party and then with my new hubby on our wedding weekend. Could not have stayed anywhere nicer. Loved the history, love the décor and attention to detail. You really have gone above and beyond to make our stay just perfect. Don’t want to leave. Thank you.“
– Mr and Mrs Jones
“What a beautiful place – loved all the design details on this labour of love. ! will miss the #sheepwatch and utter tranquillity of Longbarn. Hope to return one day.“
– Friends of the H Family
“Just perfectly perfect in every way. So much attention to detail and well thought out. A labour of love. Truly enjoyed my stay here and enjoying the beautiful countryside and surrounding areas. Hope to come back again one day and stay a bit longer.“
– The H Family
“Wow factor 100%. Attention to detail amazing. Loved everything. PS I will be back.“
– Ms H
“Had a wonderful weekend . Great place, thought of everything to make our stay fantastic.“
– The M Family
“Thanks so much for providing us with a beautiful place to stay. We had a lovely time.“
– Guests of Ms R
“Absolutely love this place ! This is our 2nd visit and its as special as the first time. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay. Everything in this house is so well appointed, we didn’t want for anything. We will certainly return again.“
– Ms R
“Wow! Everything about this property is gorgeous. The furniture fixtures and fittings are all of such high quality and are only surpassed by the simply stunning location. Perfectly positioned to explore large chunks of the country including Cheshire and Shropshire Thank you for a perfect stay.“
– Mr and Mrs K
“The grandeur of the setting is perfectly matched by the excellent manner in which the house is furnished. A wonderful example of timeless nature combined with the best the 21st century has to offer in terms of modern comfort. It was a joy to sit at the dining table with a drink setting the world straight while the sheep grazed reminding us that nature has always been there. There is also much to see with excellent gardens and galleries.“
– Mr and Mrs B
“A beautifully equipped house , one of the best we have enjoyed – Congratulations on a wonderful renovation. Thank you for allowing us to stay.“
– The P Family
“We have had a wonderful week. The Longbarn is so beautifully restored, so comfortable with amazing attention to detail. Truly a 5* holiday let.“
– The D Family
“We were lost for words on how beautiful The Longbarn is. We had the most perfect 6 nights here and cant wait to return.“
– The H Family
“Returning to The Longbarn for our second visit. So glad to be able to celebrate Christmas here – carried over from 2020 – worth waiting for!. The Longbarn was beautifully decorated and so well equipped for cooking Christmas lunch. The setting in the Vale of Clwyd is fabulous with amazing 360 degree views. We look forward to our next visit.“
– Mr and Mrs W
“We’ve had the most amazing stay in this beautiful barn with everything you could need. Beautiful views and space for the dogs. Wonderful stay – Thank you so much.“
– The M Family
“What a wonderful stay we had in The Longbarn! Everything was perfect: We felt like home and landscape around us was just so peaceful. Thank you.”
– The S Family
“A short trip to see family in Conwy. Lovely accommodation very comfortable for all of us. Plenty to do despite weather especially Zip World suitable for all ages. Excellent last night meal at The Dinorben Arms, Bodfari“
– The B Family
“An amazing stay in this beautiful home. It was tranquil yet full of life too. We look forward to returning to this hidden gem in the future. Such attention to detail. Wonderful stay – Thank you so much PS The White Horse is such a gem!“
– The E Family
“A fabulous stay in a perfect and peaceful home away from home. Beautiful garden for the dogs to enjoy and a host who thought of everything. We look forward to returning in the future.”
– The M Family
“A beautiful place to explore a beautiful part of the country. Thank you.”
– The L Family
“Our third visit to The Longbarn a very special place where we meet our friends . see you in 2022.“
– The D Friends
“This will be our third wonderful yearly trip to The Longbarn and as always it did not disappoint.! This is truly one of our favourite places on earth and we always have the most relaxing, homely warm and memorable time here as a family. We cannot thank Zoe enough for sharing this beautiful part of the world with us – we will be back next year for more amazing memories!!”
– The G Family
“Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Longbarn exceeded all expectations, you can see a lot of effort has gone into providing everything you could possibly need for a luxury week away. The decoration throughout is wonderful, loved the cosy sofas and comfortable beds.”
– The J Family
“We have had a magical relaxing time here with wonderful weather. The sunsets from the patio are stunning. We have loved walking. We have loved Loggerheads Country Park . We look forward to returning when Covid is less prevalent and exploring the local businesses more!. Thanks all for such a great time.“
– The S Family
“Thanks for such a relaxing stay. The Longbarn is the best equipped cottage we’ve visited and is an excellent base for all the activities North Wales has to offer. Zoe was a wonderful host very friendly and welcoming. We’ll have to start planning our 2022 trip!“
– The C Family
“We have had a fabulous time in this wonderful holiday home. We have enjoyed living in luxury and will take home lots of lovely memories. Being here has helped distract us from our anxious wait for both A level and GCSE results, which are due next week!. Fingers crossed… Thank you so much and we hope to be back soon.“
– The A Family
“We have had a wonderful fortnight at The Longbarn. The property is luxuriously furnished and equipped with everything a guest might need. We enjoyed long, cosy days here and The Longbarn was glorious to come back to after busy days out – the sunsets from the patio !! Love the munching sheep. We climbed Snowdon, went on the Zipwire at Penrhyn Quarry, walked up Moel Famau and visited Chester and Llandudno. Highly recommend Bodnant Gardens and Newborough beach inn Anglesey as well as Conwy Castle. Thank you so much Zoe for encouraging us to feel at home. We’ll miss being here.”
– The T Family
“What a stunning location in the Vale of Clwyd and a truly incredible barn renovation. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the dragon so much we bought our own. Thanks”
– The A Family
“We’ve had a splendid week, maybe our hottest UK holiday ever, but enjoyed relaxing. We love The Longbarn. Thank you so much.“ –
The W Family
“Fabulous, wonderful, wow factor, really, really enjoyed staying here. Stayed in many places but this is above and beyond expectations; everything you could possibly ask for and more! Lovely weather enjoyed for most of the week, spectacular views, sunsets, just not enough time to explore everything. Certainly will be back! Thank you so Much Zoe for your wonderful Longbarn. Well done.” –
The QH Family
“We have so enjoyed our visit to The Longbarn, relaxing and revisiting an area that we love, including being able to host an outdoor family gathering in the loggia. Everything is provided for the guests comfort and in a fabulous setting – thank you! “
“We loved staying here – with all and more than we could ever want from a holiday home. Highlights of our time were cycling around Llyn Brenig and Alwen and climbing Snowdon – and getting sunburnt!“
“Thank you so much for a wonderful stay in your beautiful home. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves”
“Fantastic cottage, beautiful attention to detail, even have “straighteners”. One of the best Rural Retreats we have ever stayed in and we have been visiting them since 1985. Enjoyed some circular walks including Moel Arthur and Llyn Brenig, lovely gardens at Bodnant, convenient easy walk into Ruthin, interesting town.”
“Wonderful few days in an amazing cottage in a stunning location. The barn has been beautifully refurbished with great attention to detail. We were lucky with the weather and look forward to returning here in the future, Highly recommend the Dinorben Arms in Bodfari. Thanks for an amazing break “
“ We came , we saw, but little was conquered – well other than good food, great wine and beautiful countryside. The barn is just perfect and we all managed to relax and enjoy some good weather and day trips. Snowdonia is more magnificent than we remembered!”
“Well another wonderful weekend at The Longbarn, See you again soon “
“Beautiful Longbarn, Glorious weather, a sunny clear view on top of Snowdon – a supermoon – We’re having a magical time . Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Longbarn is wonderful and having the lambs and horses so close was a bonus. We are looking forward to seeing you again soon. “
“Can’t fault the cottage. Really beautiful and amazing surroundings. We’ve been really relaxed here – everything is so well thought out and the rooms are really comfortable. Thank you for having us! ”
“We have had the most amazing holiday after 15 weeks of lockdown! In an amazing setting in an amazing property. Everything in the Longbarn shows thought and quality . Thank you for a wonderful break! “
“What a wonderfull place! So beautifully restored with absoloutly everything one could need. Despite very turbulant waether courtesy of Storm Dennis we all had a fabulous time!! Thank you so much”
“What a lovely place to spend New Year. Definitely worth future visits. Highly recommended. Special time with special friends at a special place. We will definitely return to this lovely place. Thank you Zoe and Sue”
“Thanks Zoe We’ve loved every part of the trip!! See you soon. Great refurb well done”
“We’ve had a lovely stay here – The Longbarn is very cosy and the views and remarkable. Great weather as well. 10/10″
What a fabulous home from home for our family Christmas celebration. Thank you Zoe for all the lovely ‘touches’ to make our Christmas special. Such a lovely location. Hope to see you again”
“Such a beautiful setting, amazing views, The Longbarn is everything we hoped for and more!!. Such a perfect week away – we’d recommend Zipworld, white water rafting in Bala and On the Hill Restaurant. We can’t wait to come back next year!! Thank you Zoe for the warm welcome, we’ll also miss seeing the lovely horses every morning !!”
“Fabulous property with beautiful views. Enjoyed beautiful weather too! Very comfortable beds and living space. Enjoyed the outdoor spaces too. Would definitely recommend!
“WOW!! This property has been so lovingly and tastefully restored. There is nothing the owners haven’t thought of. It is absolutely beautiful from the materials used for the building to the soft furnishings, they have not compromised on anything. A very memorable property and stay, I hope someday to come back.”
“We’ve had a lovely time here – perfect accommodation thank you. Great views and a comfortable barn – stunning conversion. In Ruthin we really recommend On The Hill restaurant (two tables allow dogs) + from April to September Nantclwyd Y Dre Historic House and garden – gorgeous – also allows dogs in. We’ll be back”
Upon driving long the track approaching The Longbarn we were immediately in awe, as we entered our breath was taken away, absolutely stunning, the layout, quality, detail, décor, views and more.
Close by for amenities but far enough away for peace and tranquillity. My 40th will remain with me as a fantastic break away, not just because of the company but also because of The Longbarn.
Practically perfect in every way and the boys Yogi and Archie loved it too. Thank you and thank you to my partner for searching and finding it.”
Thank you so much for all the care and attention you have given to renovating the Longbarn and ensuring visitors have all they need, We used the guides to explore the local area enjoying many walks! We visited Zip world, the beach at Colwyn, Great Orme (well worth £3.50 for a marine drive toll) , Loggerheads and all the local walks. Such great news! Fantastic!”
“ First impressions – Stunning, calm and beautiful scenery. A perfect mix between modern and old”
Beautiful craftsmanship, beautifully furnished – what a gem! Idyllic setting . Thank you for a wonderful week – you have thought of everything. Will be back!
A wonderful stay for the Gale family get together – The Longbarn is beautiful so perfectly built and finished and with magnificent views. Everything we could want. Thank you so much. “
“The building has been raised to the ground and lovingly re-built, designed and expertly crafted into a perfect home; lovely to read the history. Fabulous to enjoy 360 degree of stunning hills; priceless to have the long patio with 180 degree private panorama. The Longbarn delivers more than the expected high quality, luxurious comfortable furnishings and stunning oak everywhere. Attention to detail is appreciated so utterly relaxing for human and hound Thank you Zoë and Susan”
“A beautiful place to stay with our family – location is beautiful and the barn is perfect! A dream place to stay”