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The Byre

The Byre

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 20 reviews
95% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.7
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.7

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Situated on a working farm in the west of the island, The Byre is a former cow shed that has recently been converted into a luxury single storey cottage sleeping 3-4 people.

Beautiful relaxing cottage in the Manx countryside

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Sep 2023
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Bryer was great and had all we needed to relax. The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay there. Hopefully we will return. The Anderson family and Island Escape were very helpful.



Perfect

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful House Beautiful Landscape Beautiful hospitalty Access Road could be a little bit better....



Positive experience

Review submitted on Mon, 03 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Location worked for us, gave us a base to explore the island. As a self catering facility, we also cooked evening meals and used all the amenities.

Although its a compact space, its more than adequate for the time spent there.



A little gem everything provided for your stay would recommend 100 percenr

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A little gem all that you need is provided. Wonderful hosts would highly recommend there are no negatives to this property



Wonderful accommodation in an amazing location

Review submitted on Mon, 22 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very comfortable cottage in wonderful surroundings enhanced by the presence of all the farm animals. a very pleasant walk into Peel of just two miles was rounded off with coffee and snacks at the delightful beach cafe.



Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 12 May 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great time staying at the Byre. The cottage is very comfortable and the countryside is beautiful. Fiona and John are very kind and helpful people.



Island Escapes Team replied 349 days ago
We are so glad you had great stay at The Byre. We would certainly look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Many thanks for your review and for choosing Island Escapes!

Accommodation for Geophysics field course

Review submitted on Tue, 02 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent accommodation perfect for our needs (good associated accommodation with the bunkhouse and the cafe for us to run activities).



Island Escapes Team replied 350 days ago
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Byre, that's great that it worked so well for your field course! We would look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Thank you for your review and for choosing Island Escapes!

Pleasant cottage in lovely location

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Apr 2023
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Cottage was comfortable and in a very pleasant location, ideal for exploring the island.

I’ve given 3 stars for cleanliness, mainly because the dishwasher clearly hadn’t been cleaned properly for a very long time. It took me a while to discover that the spray arms were totally blocked, which is why all items were coming out dirty.

Wi-Fi was not reliable, and there was no smart TV. A good selection of games was provided which we enjoyed playing instead. More pegs and glasses are needed.

Emails to island escapes during my stay regarding our departure were not responded to. We were also not told in advance that our stay fell during lambing live, which meant hundreds of people passed by our cottage every day.

Otherwise, a very pleasant stay.






Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Byre and we do hope the few issues you experienced did not effect the enjoyment of your stay too much. Please know, that if you decide to stay at an Island Escapes property again in the future that we do offer a 24 hour on call service and we will always endeavor to attend to any issues you may have, as quickly as possible. Thank you for your helpful feedback and for choosing Island Escapes.

Perfect place to stay for a break

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Beautiful location in the great surrounding of a farm with the best hosts you could hope for. Would recommend visiting for anyone!



Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Byre, it's such a great spot isn't it? Hopefully you had some good weather. We would very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Thank you for choosing Island Escapes.

Cosy cottage well located for exploring the Isle of Man

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Really enjoyed my week in this warm and comfortable cottage. Well located for exploring the island and a couple of good decent-sized walks available from the door (and a shorter one very conveniently into Peel).



Island Escapes Team replied more than 1 year ago
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay The Byre. We very much hope to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you for your review, and for choosing Island Escapes!

Fantastic week.

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Oct 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a fantastic week we had, The Byre did exactly what it said it would do, lovely welcome warm and cozy, perfect for my elderly dad as all on the level and a seat in the wet room so perfect for him, nice warm log burner made it feel like a home than a holiday let, would not hesitate to book again and definitely recommend it to family and friends, thank you island escapes. Peanut our little dog absolutely loved it, especially the donkey.



Peace and Tranquility

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Byre is a peaceful and tranquil base for anyone wanting to explore the Isle of Man. The Byre itself is very well equipped and maintained and although it is quiet it is only a 10 minute drive to Peel. You can also walk to Peel in about 30 minutes surrounded by stunning scenery. Highly recommended!



The Byre @ Knockaloe Beg Farm

Review submitted on Fri, 16 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our stay was fine, it was our first time but just a few disappointing points,

No welcome pack of wine, cheese, milk as described before our arrival,

No outside light above the entry door,

Basin in wet room bathroom partially blocked,

No mirror light in en suite bathroom,

Cutlery and glasses either mismatched or missing




Excellent location

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely cottage on a farm complex converted from a former pigsty - no trace of former occupants! Delightful and friendly hosts and a perfect location for exploring the lovely island



The perfect break

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely friendly hosts set in beautiful countryside dog friendly with excellent walks accommodation has everything you need for a perfect self catering holiday



A restful “staycation “

Review submitted on Sat, 14 May 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We enjoyed the relaxed nature of the Byre and the views surrounding us. The Byre is extremely comfortable especially the lounge. Friendly surroundings and hosts. Highly recommend



A week at the Byre

Review submitted on Sat, 07 May 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A very well equipped property and perfect for my 90 yr old Mum with the accessible bathroom. Suitable for 4 people to sleep but with family on the Island it was very comfortable when 6 others came round to visit for the afternoon. It would benefit from having some mats at the entrance as it rained when we arrived and the tiled floor got very muddy and slippery. Also some of the cleaning was not as thorough as it could have been. Overall though it was a wonderful place to stay.



Spacious and very comfortable

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A fantastic property on a working farm,
The Byre is a converted barn and all the rooms benefit from the high ceilings. It is well laid out and very spacious. There was everything we needed for our first visit to the Isle of Man and we are definitely going to come back with friends!



Boarding at The Byre

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Sep 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fiona & John are excellent hosts on this busy working farm. The Byre is a comfortable and cosy property with fantastic views in a quiet location. Ideal for restful breaks and active holidays alike with great walks on the doorstep. Highly recommend a visit in any of the Knockaloe Beg accommodations.



Top marks for The Byre!

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stunning location and great accommodation. John and Fiona were perfect hosts. We enjoyed feeding the animals with Brandon who was very informative. The Byre was very comfortable and had a lovely little garden. We also made use of the sauna and bbq hut and had a very relaxing afternoon. We would highly recommend and will definitely be back.