Gloucestershire Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emma - Verified booking

  We liked the village location of Swan View cottage and its proximity to Lechade on Thames with its pubs, cafes and shops.

  A pint of milk and a bottle of wine were left for us on arrival which was appreciated. The overall standard of accommodation at the cottage is good. The lounge, kitchen and dining areas are all a decent size and tastefully decorated. The cottage also benefits from a pleasant and a neat garden with seating. There’s also a conservatory which is a lovely place to relax. The cottage is reasonably well equipped, but there was no toast rack, or shaver socket in the bathroom. Only one hand towel was provided, luckily we brought a couple of our own. The freezer needed defrosting and the kettle needed descaling. On the negative side the bathroom was in dire need of a refresh, we were told that there are plans to do this. The shower riser rail is too low and the bathroom window is a poor fit and is draughty. Parking on the drive could be an issue for some as there is an awkward slope which makes it difficult to reverse onto; made worse by the cottage being on a bend restricting visibility. There was no information pack providing the usual useful information you would normally expect; details of local shops, GP, vet, hospital, local amenities, pubs, public transport etc. There was no fire escape plan either which is a serious omission and which needs to be remedied. Overall we felt the cottage was quite good but could be a lot better if the above issues were addressed.

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• Neil - Verified booking

  A lovely quaint cottage situated in a quiet location but with a blind corner when pulling out of the driveway.

  Overall we had a pleasant stay as we used this house as a base so we could visit the airshow. A little bemused when the owner turned up on the Monday the 22nd of July expecting the house to be empty as she had planned to stay there!!! An oversight on your part Sykes?? Not the best maintained property as the bathroom window handle was sheared off leaving a jagged edge. The master bedroom had a double socket hanging off the wall with exposed live wires!! We did contact the mobile number on the booking form to report these hazards. The freezer had to be defrosted as the drawers were frozen in place and couldn’t be moved and the top of the fridge hadn’t ever seen a duster as it was covered with dust. Generally the inside of the house could do with a freshen up as it is looking tired but on a positive note it was comfy and a nice place to stay.

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  Just back from a 2 night break at Avonmede.

  We had a lovely time - the cottage was very cute and cozy, well equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. The owners had left a welcome basket with butter, jam, marmalade, biscuits, bread and even a bottle of wine for us and provided a dog bed, biscuits and blanket for our pooch, which were all thoughtful touches. We thought it was funny that the dog bed was really for a much smaller dog than our German Shepherd but she tried to get into it nonetheless! The property is well positioned to easily walk around the town and down along side the river and is within easy reach of several pubs - one right opposite, which was very handy and dog friendly too. The hot tub is an added bonus, and it was lovely to relax in it after our long day out walking. I will be recommending to my friends and family with dogs - most excellent.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  A really enjoyable stay, blighted only by The Swan being shut (and no sign of it re-opening!

  :( ) The cottage was very clean and welcoming. Lots of room downstairs especially for the 2 of us and our Labrador Molly. Shame there isn't a 3rd bedroom as this would be perfect for a larger group. Facilities are moire than adequate throughout the cottage. Dog walking in the village is so handy (across the road and into the massive fields beyond) and there is a useful back garden. In all the property is ideal, although local facilities are few and far between..... The area has lots to offer and the walks from Southrop to EastLeach Turville over the fields and from The Trout Inn to The Riverside Inn at Lechlade are super short and easy picturesque outings. A really enjoyable stay, thank you.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  Well Cottage was a welcoming and comfortable place to stay.

  We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the birdsong. The cottage was well equipped and we noticed it had a DVD player which was not listed on the description. The owners were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed visiting Stow on the Wold, Bourton on the Water, Broadway Tower, Snowshill Manor and gardens, Chastleton House, Batsford Arboretum and Falconry Centre. Eating out is a little pricey, but we treated ourselves to really delicious meals at The Fox in Broadwell (which was in walking distance across the fields from the property) and The Horse and Groom in Oddington Village. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Well Cottage and hope to visit again sometime.

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