RISELEY · NORTH BEDFORDSHIRE
THE OLD DAIRY
Come together. Slow down. Stay a little longer.
The Old Dairy is a beautifully converted barn in the peaceful North Bedfordshire countryside, created for friends and family to spend proper time together.
Three beautiful bedroom suites, a private garden, hot tub, generous living spaces and our much-loved 4pm Lazy Sunday checkout make it the perfect setting for weekends away, celebrations and simply getting everyone together.
Lazy Sunday
4pm check-out
WELCOME
Space for a perfect getaway to relax and celebrate.
The Old Dairy is a beautifully converted barn in the peaceful countryside near Riseley, created for friends and family to spend proper time together. It is the sort of place where you can arrive, open a bottle of wine, settle into the kitchen and forget about the outside world.
There is space to cook and eat together, a comfortable sitting room with a wood-burner, a separate snug when you want some quiet time, and a private garden with a fire pit and hot tub.
And because weekends always seem to disappear too quickly, we offer long weekend breaks and our Lazy Sunday checkout of 4pm.
A personal welcome from Miranda
"I want The Old Dairy to feel like somewhere you can completely switch off. I'm always happy to recommend places to eat, walks, activities and things to do, and I'll do my best to make your stay as easy and relaxed as possible."
Miranda
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
6 Sleeps
Private Garden
Hot Tub
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4pm Sunday Checkout
Superfast WiFi
EV Charger
OCCASION
The perfect escape, whatever the occasion
Whether you're catching up with friends, celebrating a special occasion or escaping to the countryside with family, The Old Dairy is the perfect setting for time together. From relaxing weekends and long lunches to special celebrations and longer escapes, discover why guests love making The Old Dairy their place to get together.
Unwind, reconnect and enjoy time together.
Celebrate life's special moments in style.
Bring generations together in comfort.
Three beautiful bedroom suites, perfect for everyone.
Relax, explore and make lasting memories.
Enjoy peaceful countryside and relaxing hot tub dips.
BEDROOMS
Three Beautiful Bedroom Suites
One of the things our guests love most about The Old Dairy is that every bedroom is a proper bedroom suite.
There are no compromises and no "small third bedroom".
Whether you are three couples, a group of friends or a multi-generational family, you can arrange the bedrooms
to suit your group.
GALLERY
A house designed for staying in
The Old Dairy has been designed so that the house itself becomes part of your weekend.
The large open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is the heart of the house, with a beautiful kitchen, generous dining table, comfortable seating and a wood-burner.
There is also a separate snug — perfect for curling up with a book, watching a film or escaping for a little quiet time.
A LONGER WEEKEND
Turn your weekend into a long weekend – a proper break.
Instead of packing up on Sunday morning, take your time. Enjoy a slow breakfast, head out for a country walk, linger over Sunday lunch and make the most of every moment with our much-loved 4pm Lazy Sunday checkout
Why wait until Friday to start your weekend? Arrive on Thursday evening, settle in and wake up on Friday with the whole weekend ahead of you.
Or if your long-weekend finishes on a Monday enjoy the very same treat with our 4pm Lazy Monday checkout.
More time. Less rushing. A proper break.
HOT TUB
£75 per stay
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Bathrobes
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Spa towels
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Daily chemical check
AMENITIES
Thoughtful details, throughout
Welcome Hamper
— Bread and croissants
— Milk
— Cereals
— Eggs
— Butter
— Coffee and tea
— Fruit bowl
Kitchen
— Fully equipped kitchen
— Coffee grinder & milk frother
— Sharp kitchen knives
— Recipe books
— Variety of glasses
— Cocktail shaker and measure
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Other Details
— Luxury soaps
— Luxury bed linen and towels
— Alexa smart speaker
— Magazines
— Books
— Board games
— Hairdryers in all bedrooms
Tech & Work
— Superfast fibre broadband
— Smart TV
— Alexa
— DVD player
— Desk in every bedroom
— Workspace on the gallery
— EV Charger
Logs and kindling provided for wood burner and fire-pit
WORK FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE
Work remotely. Or switch off completely.
The Old Dairy is perfect for working from ‘home’, with a desk in every bedroom and a workspace on the gallery, all supported by super-fast broadband.
Or turn off all the electronics and relax in the tranquillity of the space.
THINGS TO DO
Explore the countryside and beyond
There are lots of activities and places to visit close by, from adventurous activities to peaceful countryside experiences.
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For Walkers & Cyclists
There are footpaths and bridleways directly from the property, so you can enjoy the countryside without having to get into the car. The surrounding countryside offers excellent cycling, with quiet country roads and routes through the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside.
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For the young at heart
There are adventures and games for all ages within easy reach - Paint-ball, escape rooms and high-ropes all within 20mins.
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Clay Pigeon Shooting
Sporting targets offers world class clay shooting, archery and off-road quad bike tracks
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Grafham Water
Grafham Water is close by and offers walking, cycling and watersports in a beautiful setting.
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Historic Cambridge & Stamford
Historic Cambridge and Stamford with Burghley House are within easy reach for a day of beautiful old architecture, colleges, museums, shopping, punting and restaurants.
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or absolutely nothing
This is perhaps the most popular option. Cook together, eat, drink, relax and enjoy each other’s company
That's what weekends away are for.
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For adventurous groups
There are a range of activities within 15 mins drive, including water sports, quad-biking, cycling, Johanthan Palmer motorsport.
THINGS TO DO
Grafham Water is close by and offers walking, cycling and watersports in a beautiful setting.
LOCATION
Countryside peace, conveniently placed.
The Old Dairy is conveniently positioned for a countryside weekend away, tucked away in peaceful countryside near Riseley, on the Bedfordshire–Cambridgeshire border.
We're close to the A1 and within easy reach of the M1 and A14 - its position also makes it a convenient place for friends and family travelling from different parts of the country to meet.
You get the feeling of escaping to the country without spending half the weekend travelling.
The Old Dairy is in a rural location and you will need a car during your stay. Local stations are Bedford and St Neots both about 20mins by taxi.
There is ample private parking within the property grounds and an EV charger is available.
GUEST REVIEWS
Wonderful stays. Lovely memories.
Welcoming guests for six years — currently rated 5.0/5 on Airbnb, with more than 140 five-star reviews.
Even nicer than the pictures.
It has an open plan living area with a beautiful kitchen and big dining table, three good sized bedrooms and a separate sitting room. There were lots of kind touches and we felt immediately at home. The perfect place for a family weekend away.
— Sarah
The most beautiful barn with everything we needed.
Miranda was a really great host and recommended some really good places to eat at and to visit.
— Alice
Truly wonderful!
Everything from the welcome pack, furnishings, appliances, linen and soaps were just sublime. High spec throughout, cosy and clean. Real home from home.
— Claire
RATES
Simple, transparent pricing
Whether you're planning a girls' weekend, a birthday celebration, a family get-together or simply a few days away with people you love, we'd love to welcome you.
We always try to be flexible with arrival and departure times, so please ask. For weekend stays, our Lazy Sunday checkout is 4pm, giving you a relaxed final day. If your long weekend ends on a Monday then that is also a 4pm checkout.
January – Easter weekend
Low Season
Per night
£380 /night
Festive period
Christmas & New Year
Per night
£550 /night
April - December
Standard Season
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
£500 /night
Sunday - Wednesday
£425 /night
Minimum stays
2 nights minimum stay (we do not offer single night stays)
3 nights minimum on weekends in July and August
3 night minimum for all Bank Holiday weekends
Christmas 4 nights minimum
New Year 3 nights minimum
Extras
Hot-tub - £75 per stay
EV Charging overnight £10
Stays of a week or more are welcome – please enquire for discounted pricing
BOOKING & CONTACT
Ready for your countryside escape?
Whether you're planning a girls' weekend, a birthday celebration, a family get-together or simply a few days away with people you love, we woud love to welcome you.
PREFER TO TALK FIRST?
I'm always happy to answer questions, recommend places to eat or help you work out whether The Old Dairy is right for your group. Miranda
BOOKING
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50% on booking
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50% two weeks before stay
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Full refund for cancellation prior to final payment
Check your dates and book direct with us.
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
We are also listed on Airbnb, Coolstays and PlumbGuide, if you would prefer to book through one of these platforms. Please note they will add their fees on top of our rates.
BOOKING & CONTACT
Terms & conditions
ACCESSIBILITY
Getting around the house
Parking is on gravel and vehicles can park close to the paved paths. There are no steps on the paved paths to the doors, although there is a step into the house at all entrances.
The ground floor is all on one level and includes a bedroom and bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in shower.
Internal doorways are not wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.
Please get in touch if you require specific photos, measurements or additional information.