Reviews

  We had a great weekend at The Spy House for a hen do. The house was great and had a big kitchen and dining room space for socialising. Communication beforehand... read more and the check in process were perfect. The location was also great - close enough to Guildford to go for dinner but it felt like you were out in the countryside and there were good walks nearby. The hot tub was an extra bonus! Amazing hosts!

  We had a lovely weekend here for my best friends hen do! The house was perfect for all of the guests and allowed us to have a weekend to remember.... read more The checkin and checkout was made very easy and the hosts were really accommodating, friendly and helpful.

  We had a fantastic stay at Evan & Victoria's house.Both prior to and after booking they were very responsive to the queries that I had and extremely helpful.Victoria met us... read more at the house for check in and was able to show us around the house and explain how things worked etc which was great (they also provided a very comprehensive house manual).The house itself worked perfectly for our gathering - a really spacious kitchen diner/lounge space and a beautiful separate lounge space meant we had lots of space to hang out together and there were plenty of bedrooms & beds to accommodate everyone. Everything we needed was provided with plenty of crockery etc.The setting is so peaceful - we really enjoyed the sound of the birds each day - and within easy reach of some lovely walks (and a bit further afield a local vineyard).All in all would highly recommend a stay at Evan and Victoria's beautiful home.

  A great house ran by some really helpful hosts. Me and 10 friends celebrated new year here and it was the perfect place to relax and spend time with friends.... read more Only thing I would say is that it would have been better if there were more logs left for the hot tub. It’s a full time job maintaining the temperature for at least 8 hours and you need a lot more wood than there was. However, they did mention where to buy more. Therefore this did not affect our stay at all.

  Very grateful for opportunity to use family home ( at short notice) for a family ( from abroad) short pre Christmas celebration together. Evan and Victoria were very kind and... read more helpful and excellent communicators ( especially as son left something behind!) Thank you

  We had a lot of fun here, we used the house as a base to see family in the area and then had an early Christmas lunch with other family... read more visiting from Australia. A great setting for a family of 7 to 70+ to spend a toasty day together.

  A group of us and our kids had a great time staying here. There is everything you could possibly need, the location is beautiful and the house is so cosy... read more and comfortable. We loved using the hot tub, the kids loved the outdoor playground and playroom and there was plenty of space to eat and entertain. The hosts were super helpful and on hand to answer any questions and it’s a weekend all of us will remember forever. Highly recommend and would stay again.

  We really enjoyed our stay in this home. The location is very convenient, being close to Guildford station, yet has a huge garden and is across the road from open... read more space for walks with dogs. The setting was great for our group with a large dining area, with a kids play area right next to this. Bedrooms were comfortable. Overall the house was great, although more showers would have been a bonus with 10 adults. The AGA was not turned on and we had expected that it would be given it was November. We really enjoyed the hot tub, but found it slightly uncomfortable that there was a motion detected CCTV camera filming the hot tub area (while CCTV cameras are mentioned in the listing, it doesn’t mention of the hot tub area). Given that this is the host’s main home the wardrobes and chests of drawers were still full of their clothes, so if you require space to hang or store clothes you may want to flag this in advance.

  Lovely hosts and a beautiful house for a quiet peaceful gathering of friends. Would highly recommend.

  Our group had a brilliant time here for a birthday weekend. It’s a gorgeous home and communication was great, with an information manual before arrival. Our kids weren’t with us... read more but they would have loved it too! Highly recommend!

  We had a great stay for a hen weekend. It’s a beautiful home with a large garden and outside area, very well equipped kitchen & lots of space for a... read more group. Communication with Victoria was great. Would highly recommend!

  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.