Reviews

  We had a lovely stay at The Spy’s House. Well equipped, plenty of space for 14 of us to spread out and enjoy, and lots of things to do in... read more the local area.

  Really lovely house tucked away, felt very homely and very clean. Would definitely go back again if in the area!

  Booked Evan’s place for my family to stay over our wedding weekend, really nice communal space for everyone to have meals in the kitchen, beautiful surroundings and saw lots of... read more wildlife! The space was comfortable and clean, and Victoria and Evan were understanding and flexible when it came to checking in/out. Definitely take note of the directions that you’re given as the place is tucked away and easy to miss! Would recommend for a big family holiday.

  It was perfect for our business needs and we look forward to using again in the future.

  This wonderful house was a joy to visit with 10 adult friends to enjoy local amenities and a festival. The house is large, with superb gardens and land, and with... read more excellent amenities and lay out for a large group to enjoy. All of the descriptions and photos are entirely accurate.

Evan and Victoria were great hosts. Friendly, proactive, very well-organised, highly responsive, and with a natural and relaxed sense of humour. Thank you.

We would recommend this house very highly.

  This house worked well for our 3-generation (ages 7 to 77) family reunion. The bright sunny room across the back of the house was a great gathering place with... read more room for all around the large dining table while the more formal living room and upstairs bedrooms provided quieter spaces for those looking for a break from our group. The large grassy spaces on both sides of the house were convenient for the children to play while the surrounding meadows and trails worked well for those of us looking for longer walks or runs. Victoria greeted us when we arrived and continued to be a source of help with answers to our many questions throughout our stay.

  This is a truly beautiful house, in a very picturesque setting. Communication with Victoria was easy and she told us everything we needed to know for a seamless weekend as... read more a group. The house is definitely a home - which we loved! Everything is carefully thought of, from the instructions for the Aga to the very comfy beds, fluffy towels and pretty decorations. Plenty of space for everyone to relax individually, and a huge table where we could all eat together and catch up. The hot tub is a wonderful added bonus. Whilst we were in there, a deer even wandered into the garden! Thanks again Victoria and family 🙂

  We stayed at Grand View for a hen weekend. We had a lovely time. Perfect space to enjoy good company and relax. Victoria was very helpful and even met us... read more on our arrival. The hot tub was great, I set a timer in the end so we remembered to keep it going! Overall thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thank you.

  We hired the property for a family get together to celebrate an 80th birthday. The space was great for this kind of event with lots of social space and outdoor... read more areas. We also enjoyed being at a property that is a bit different with some history - certainly a memorable stay.
Communication was great and all our needs were met.

  We had an enjoyable long weekend stay at the Spyhouse! The house itself is well-located within easy reach of Guildford and all it has to offer whilst also being tucked... read more away, quiet and private.

The children enjoyed deer spotting in the garden and the playroom was very well equipped (we didn’t pack any toys for our 6 and 4 year old children and there were no complaints)!

The space downstairs was beautifully laid out, perfect for entertaining. The hosts recommended a wonderful private chef who came to cook Easter lunch for us. If hosting for a large group (there were 12 of us at lunch), I’d recommend hiring glassware and crockery as we struggled to set the table for three courses but that’s to be expected in an Airbnb property as sets get damaged and deployed time.

We didn’t use the gym but it looked cool and compact. We did make good use of the hot tub every night but does require a lot of firewood, time and effort!

Overall a thoroughly enjoyable location for a family gathering.

  We spent a family weekend at the Spy House. It is a family home that is in a very private area - we regularly had foxes and deer visting the... read more garden, to the delight of the kids. The open kitchen / living room are lovely and make for a very cosy atmosphere to spend time with the family. There are also a well-equipped kids play room and cosy separate living room. All the rooms are well-equipped and we had no complaints about poor sleep - with enough privacy for 4 different families. Two things we couldn't try were the gym and outdoor hot tub, unfortunately, there just wasn't any time left...
Communication with the owners was brilliant - detailed information before the trip and immediate communication during the stay. Overall, my dad was absolutely over the moon that we spent a very special birthday for him at this place - can only recommend.

  We had a lovely stay at the house but the hot tub never warmed up despite stoking the fire for over 7 hrs. This was disappointing as was one of... read more the reasons we booked here specifically. We also found the instructions and signs all over the house a bit overwhelming, especially the constant signs to keep quiet. This was made clear and agreed before arrival. It didn’t need to be posted up all over the house too.
Despite these inconveniences the house is well set up and has everything you need for a large party to have a great break.

  jacuzzi worked well

  Great hosts and lovely property. Only minor issue was hot tub took longer than we were told to heat up, but was lovely once we were finally in! Would definitely... read more recommend staying here.

  We held a large, multi-generational family celebration at Spy's House. Victoria was superb and the house easily accommodated everyone. We especially appreciated the playset outside which was enjoyed... read more by the younger members of our group. I would recommend Spy's House to anyone.

  Great location for a family get together; the house easily accommodated the whole gang (14 of us in total) and the fact there was more than one reception room meant... read more there was still always somewhere to get away to if needs be!

  The house is beautiful and Victoria was so helpful in the run up to our stay.

  We loved our stay at Victoria and Evan's home. The kitchen space and table was perfect for hosting our friends and we had a great Christmassy weekend in Wood Street... read more Village. Victoria was an amazing host, always responded quickly and ensured we had everything we needed. Thank you.

  Great stay in Guildford - responsive and helpful hosts thank you

  We had a great time staying at Victoria and Evan's house. They really helped us out when we had a last minute cancellation elsewhere. Was wonderful to have somewhere suitable... read more for hosting our family gathering of three generations - and what a lovely, cosy, homely place too! We'd definitely return. Thank you!

  A fabulous stay, could have stayed for another week! Great location and home for the whole family, loads to do in the local area and plenty of space to relax... read more and regain mental calm. Victoria, the host, was so helpful.
A highlight was the hot tub in the winter sunshine, what better way to end each day!

  It was great to stay here again. We visited a few years ago for a birthday celebration and we had such a lovely time that we came back for another!... read more We love the space that the house and garden offers and it's perfectly set up for family entertaining. Thank you!

  Thank you for a lovely stay. It was the perfect house for a chilled evening with friends. We loved the character of the house and enjoyed our stay.

  We were very lucky to stay in Evan’s house for as family gathering to celebrate a big birthday.

The house is beautiful, as are the outdoor areas- great climbing... read more house- and the rooms were absolutely delightful. The young ones in our party had the joy of a lovely playroom.

We felt at home immediately- our only regret is that we ran Out of time to use the hot tub.

Thank you Evan and Victoria for lending us your home for our memorable weekend

  A wonderful place. A beautiful home beautifully presented in a great setting.
Perfect hosts and a perfect stay
Simon

  Beautiful place with stunning views and a gorgeous surrounding... Would book again for a close friends and/or family gathering - all it's missing (Mi5 related and all that) is a... read more heli-pad 😉👌

  Met the host Victoria when we arrived - really friendly and helpful. Beautiful house, great space for a group gathering. Celebrated my sister’s hen and birthday weekend here and we... read more all loved the house!

  We had a great stay at Evan and Victoria’s home! We were a group of adults and kids and there was plenty to entertain inside and out for the children.... read more We hosted an afternoon birthday party for my husband and the venue was perfect for entertaining. Victoria was very responsive and helpful
during every stage, including returning by post a favourite stuffed animal that we left behind. This weekend was a special treat for us and we really enjoyed our stay.