Domvilles Farm Self Catering Courtyard Stable

We had booked to stay at "The Pigsty" for a family break. On calling to make arrangements to collect the key, we learned that there was another booking which clashed with ours, but the owner Eileen offered to put us in other accommodation, on the same site at Domvilles Farm. We explained that were bringing an elderly lady, (93 years) who was blind and needed a ground floor bedroom and WC. Eileen said that the Annex (adjoining the main farmhouse) would be suitable and we agreed. On arriving, we were pleased with the rural location, surrounded by green fields. There was plentiful parking. We were delighted with the Annex and its pretty setting, facing the square courtyard of converted barns and large green lawn. It has elegant decoration throughout, and was comfortable, clean and cosy. The double bedrooms on the ground floor and first floor were both spacious with ensuite WC and shower, which was perfect for us, especially as the downstairs accommodation was step-free, for my elderly mum. As we were taking the upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, we also had the kitchen and lounge on the ground floor, to ourselves. From our upstairs bedroom window, we could see the cows in the field and distant views of trees, farms and fields. We enjoyed using the large double, electric Aga which was for both cooking and heating. Also, there was a large piano in the lounge, which we were invited to play! The dining table was in the bay window of the lounge. This was bright during the day but the table would benefit from an uplight, to use in the evening and also was a bit wobbly. Eileen and her husband were extremely friendly and helpful. When we asked where we could buy some milk, she kindly gave us a jug full, and a plate of delicious cakes to get us started. She also gave us some fresh eggs from the farm. She gave us some advice on where to find a shop and places to eat. We were interested in the farm activity. Eileen invited us to see the cows being milked one afternoon. Mr Oulton kindly accompanied us and explained some of the processes, which was fascinating to us Londoners. All in all, we had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay and would like to return. During our long weekend we also visited Audley, and Stoke-on-Trent, and the Trentham Gardens and Shopping Village.