Dog Friendly Cottages in Gloucester

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sue - Verified booking

  We were greeted over the fence by the owner on our arrival and she was polite and welcoming and then left us to get settled in.

  The garden was pretty and was also dog friendly and secure. It had been raining heavily that day, but it was somewhat off putting to find that the septic tank for the cottage was in the garden near the property and was obviously not functioning properly, as the smell of sewerage was overpowering and the noise of the processing motor was quite intrusive, meaning that we needed to sleep with all the windows closed to keep the smell and the noise to a minimum. When we explored the cottage on arrival everything appeared to be clean and comfortable, with a pint of milk and some biscuits plus chews for the dog left for us, which was certainly appreciated. Unfortunately, when we turned back the bed there were several hairs on the sheet and a long blonde one on the pillow and on going into the bathroom we found several short, dark, curly hairs in the bath! It was also quite annoying that the inner front door was extremely stiff and tricky to open, literally requiring a concerted effort both to push the handle down and then to push the door itself open. The internet signal strength at this property was so poor as to be virtually useless, but maybe we hit a bad week as when we mentioned this problem to the owner she just said she'd not had any complaints from other guests. The one huge problem which completely ruined our whole holiday, though was when, on day 2, the owner shouted and swore at us over the fence, refusing to listen to any answers or apologies from us for something that we had already settled with the other owner a few minutes earlier! The genuine mistake that we had made, simply because the previous 6 properties we have stayed at have had no problem whatsoever with it, was to top up our electric vehicle charge using a genuine BMW slow charger, which plugs into a normal household socket, like any household appliance. (As an aside, the terms on the booking sheet clearly state that all electricity is included in the price paid!) We were totally taken aback at Brian's aggressive tirade and to say we were upset and angry is an understatement! This holiday had been meant to be a special celebration of our wedding anniversary and my birthday but we spent the rest of it feeling intimidated and unwelcome, finding excuses every day to delay going back to the cottage in case the owner was once again waiting at the fence! Ashleworth is a beautiful area and perfectly situated for exploring the locality, but needless to say we won't be coming back to Lawn Lodge!

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• Mrs Smith - Verified booking

  December 28th...I booked this cottage for my family after having had an extremely emotional and exhausting last few months of 2024 We all needed some R & R in lorry loads...and that's just what we received. It was an amazing place to stay and I really don't know where to start as I could enthuse on every room and it's contents. So much attention has been given to detail. The kitchen in particular was stocked with everything you could possibly wish for, indeed I did notice that most of the equipment came from John Lewis, not what you expect to see in a holiday rental but then again this isn't your usual holiday home The bed linen was 100% cotton and bathroom towels were huge and very comforting (I took a note of the name of the towels they were so absorbing and fluffy...will definitely get some myself) We booked for five days and in that time we only went out once as we were so cosy and warm with the lovely log fires and an efficient heating system. Spending Twixmas at Delacy was such an enjoyable time for my children, grandchildren and myself... bringing peace and warmth. I cannot comment on the surrounding areas as we didn't explore however we did take a stroll into the village centre - it hosts a small shop with limited items but enough for what we wanted and a pub... not the most hospitable establishment, one drink and we left...shame as it had so much potential Would I return to Delacy? Like a shot...and I will do one day.

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• Mrs Skinner - Verified booking

  What a wonderful house. It is so stylish and the attention to detail and the finish is amazing. We spent far too much time going from room to room looking at individual beams and the skilled carpentry, that we had to sometimes remind ourselves to go and spend time with our guests! :) It was perfect for our 60th birthday celebration, in particular the amazing open plan kitchen / lounge / dining / hot tub area which enabled us to have a wonderfully sociable time. We could make so many positive comments, as the quality of the finish is excellent, with a real touch of class. The house has a unique homely feel to it with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was superbly equipped and there were ample provisions for our large group. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the bathrooms were luxurious; including fluffy towels and robes. On top of this, the village is incredibly interesting and we had many wonderful walks from the door, and enjoyable meals, including a great Sunday roast at The Bell on the green. We would definitely recommend this house and hope to return.

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• Cara - Verified booking

  The views are breath taking.

  The owner is not intrusive and she's lovely. The pool is big and warm when the sun is out. Perfect for walks with the dog and large garden (bear in mind it is open). It is only a few miles from Gloucester so not too out of the way. Supermarkets and Gloucester Quay within 10 minutes. The rooms are spacious. A chest of drawers would be really helpful in the second double. We really did live out of the suitcase. The property description states there is a bath. There isn't. Not a major biggie but we only have a walk-in shower and was looking forward to it. The place does feel like it could do with a really good clean. Downstairs toilet seat is loose. The small fridge in the kitchen doesn't close properly as the seal has worn. I did advise the owner. But other people have mentioned it in the comments as well some time ago. The internet and phone signals are poor. Would I go back? Yes, but not in the high season, I don't feel the property reflects the price. However, if you don't care about the said issues, it is a beautiful area and the owner's friendliness really did make the holiday.

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• Gale - Verified booking

  Absolutely lovely cottage.

  On a working farm, but you would never know. We did not go prepared for swimming, but wish we had done so. The enclosed swimming pool was clean and relatively private. Mattress not to our liking, but still slept well. A cottage with character....including the squeaky floorboards up stairs. Extremely well kitted out. TWO fridges was a welcome bonus. Did not try the open log fire on this visit, however we did need the heating on for a short time in the evening(s). WIFI/internet great. Welcome tray with homemade wine & bickies, plus fresh milk in the kitchen fridge (big thank you). Whilst September did not bring the best of weather, it did not detract from a brilliant stay. A minor disappointment was the inability to benefit from the extensive views from the downstairs windows due to shrubs being overgrown plus the patio area was not prepared for use (although weather was terrible in any case). THANKS MRS REEVE (?) , you have a wonderful retreat and we recommend it to any one who wants a comfy secluded holiday.

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