Reviews (8)
Kellie
13 Jan 2026
What a cute house and beautiful garden! The setting of Blackwood House is lovely and the decking and garden rooms and outdoor shower make the place a lot of fun. There are a few details which where... our family thinks the mark was missed....
Just be aware, if you are hoping for a really comfortable bed, you will likely be 'sorely' disappointed. Both beds were as hard as rocks and definitely not in keeping with the 'minimal luxe' vibe. So take your own plush mattress toppers for each bed, because when asked, apparently the beds are of the 'highest standard' (a quick look under the sheet showed minimal cushioning though).
The 'wet room' bathroom needs a caution - make sure you have your birks on after someone has showered, otherwise you will end up with very wet socks or feet. The open shower is a little 'too open' where it's part of the only toilet/ bathroom for the house - beautiful as it is. Keeping the provided shower mat from being dripping wet was a job in itself and we were happy we were there in summertime!
A proper sized broom for the house would be a sensible addition too... even when sandy feet are washed off, the sand comes into the house and the the tiny dust pan and broom for the pot belly fire makes a mockery of keeping things clean - we are not on 'cinderella' duty!
A little bit more privacy from the adjoining properties with some fence screening and shrubs along the fence line would be a nice touch too ... the property is definitely one where you want to lounge around in your togs but you might not want to do it in full display of the neighbours.
So, yes, we would recommend a stay at Blackwood House as there are many really lovely and thoughtful details about the property but we want others to have a good handle on what was great and what could be improved, to round out the quality of the experience.
Just be aware, if you are hoping for a really comfortable bed, you will likely be 'sorely' disappointed. Both beds were as hard as rocks and definitely not in keeping with the 'minimal luxe' vibe. So take your own plush mattress toppers for each bed, because when asked, apparently the beds are of the 'highest standard' (a quick look under the sheet showed minimal cushioning though).
The 'wet room' bathroom needs a caution - make sure you have your birks on after someone has showered, otherwise you will end up with very wet socks or feet. The open shower is a little 'too open' where it's part of the only toilet/ bathroom for the house - beautiful as it is. Keeping the provided shower mat from being dripping wet was a job in itself and we were happy we were there in summertime!
A proper sized broom for the house would be a sensible addition too... even when sandy feet are washed off, the sand comes into the house and the the tiny dust pan and broom for the pot belly fire makes a mockery of keeping things clean - we are not on 'cinderella' duty!
A little bit more privacy from the adjoining properties with some fence screening and shrubs along the fence line would be a nice touch too ... the property is definitely one where you want to lounge around in your togs but you might not want to do it in full display of the neighbours.
So, yes, we would recommend a stay at Blackwood House as there are many really lovely and thoughtful details about the property but we want others to have a good handle on what was great and what could be improved, to round out the quality of the experience.
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Pietro
15 Sep 2025
Great space the back yard was fantastic to relax and soak all the sun. In side was a little small but the outside more than makes up for it.
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Bree
29 Aug 2025
The house was everything we hoped for in a relaxing weekend away! The interior is stunning and yard is beautiful to enjoy the sun! Our host was really fantastic to communicate with. Would absolutely stay again!
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