Wow! What a beautiful place. We visited Willow Bank in May 2022. As soon as we arrived, we were astounded by the beauty of this place.
Firstly, the decor of the guest house is really nice. A superb modern feel but at the same time, a country feel too. There are 2 bedrooms, one bedroom with a king size bed and the other room with 2 single beds. Perfect for a family of four.
The kitchen features a cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave and plenty of cutlery. Sugar, coffee, tea and milk were all readily available which is just one of the lovely touches our hosts made for guest comfort.
The living quarters are up stairs which makes perfect sense for enjoying the scenic view of the garden and the fields around the property. Plenty of entertainment can be found here with a TV with access to Netflix and Amazon prime. Board games too which we loved. A lovely touch too was the popcorn in a basket next to the TV.
Now then, the garden… I could talk all day about how beautiful the garden is. Firstly, there’s a monkey puzzle tree which is beautiful. Then a magnificent sundial. As you walk further down the garden, there’s fresh vegetables growing… at this point, I’m thinking, I wish I could live in the country permanently.
At the end of the garden is the piece that will keep families coming back for more, there’s hens, roosters, rabbits, goats and much more waiting to greet you. The animals are so friendly too. Our kids loved this.
Fresh eggs daily too that taste exquisite
Our hosts, Janette and Russell were really kind and lovely people. They provide plenty of information about the surrounding areas and also about the animals too. They leave you to enjoy your stay and are readily available should you need any help with anything.
Smoking is understandably not available inside the Willow Bank but there are designated smoking and vaping areas which is lovely to see as many places are not as thoughtful.
There’s no need to take with you a travel iron. There’s 24 hour access to a laundry room with iron access and washing facilities. Also inside the willow bank is a handy garment steamer to freshen up your clothes from any suitcase creases.
Overall, willow bank is a magical place. It’s beauty speaks for itself. If you are considering staying here, I would highly recommend that you do.
Thank you Janette and Russell for making this trip special for our family. Hope to see you again soon.
