Group Accommodation Cottages in Oxfordshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emily - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay at Lynton Cottage.

  However, we were disappointed by a number of things. There was no hot water in the master bathroom and although the owner told us how to rectify the issue, there was no running water in the master bathroom in order to fix it. This meant we were unable to use the master bathroom at all during our stay and there was no hot water to the bath to bathe two young children who do not like showers. This appeared to be an ongoing issue which the owner needs to rectify. The wifi did not work during our stay either despite trying to reset it and turn it off a number of times. The owner expected me to reach out to the wifi provider to rectify the issue which I didn’t think was very fair. I had no mobile internet at the property to do this anyway. This made it hard for us to entertain the two young children at times. Another issue was that the BBQ was left dirty by previous guests so we did not use it. I also picked out dirty cups and dishes when I went to use them which I feel should be checked before every guest stay. Nevertheless, the property was absolutely beautiful in itself, especially the courtyard, which did make up for some of these issues. It is set in the most idyllic village which was perfect for country walks and we were able to enjoy the pub just a few steps away from the house. The house was perfect for our family stay and made our Mum’s 60th very special. I am sure myself and my family would stay at the cottage again so long as these issues are rectified!

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• Serena - Verified booking

  Lovely stay in this property - a beautiful cosy, clean, home and in an excellent location near the Wild Rabbit.

  We had no issues with the house at all (other than the small inconvenience that we had to go and buy logs for the fire when it said they were included, but building a fire in August is not the norm). However, for the cost of the house parking was unsatisfactory. We had been told pre-arrival and in the arrival pack about the one car parking space and were very diligent to move our second car to the road a few minutes walk away. On our second evening we returned to a large 4x4 parked in our allocated space which remained there for the ENTIRE stay. We eventually found out it was a guest of no 10 when they eventually left days later, but they were entirely unapologetic that they had parked in our space the whole weekend (despite it being obvious they knew it was our space) and forced us to park on the main road and walk up to the house in the pouring rain for the duration. This is not the fault of the lovely property owners, but we are unable to recommend this property to friends with children/mobility issues etc as a result. This particular neighbour was not courteous and definitely knew they were taking our space which is not the friendly Cotswolds environment we are used to on our many visits. Such a shame, as other than that the experience was wonderful.

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• Gregory - Verified booking

  We found Victoria Cottage to be a pleasant stay over the Christmas week.

  The cottage is in a great location in Chipping Norton, walking distance to all local restaurants, pubs and supermarkets . The large rear garden is a great asset (would be lovely during the warmer months!). The car space is tight but was available at all times during our stay. The property falls short overall cleanliness and maintenance. Cleaning supplies provided were slim and lack basics. We had to request a hoover and dust pan which was provided same day. After use of Difficult to maintain the cottage without providing the essentials. Fireplace was a lovely feature but no instructions to remove the ash build up. Victoria Cottage is in a great location within the Cotswolds but does require improvements. The cleanliness of the cottage including dust throughout needs to be addressed. The mould in the upper bedroom also illustrates the overall maintenance issues of the cottage. These issues can be addressed with continuous maintenance. Overall Victoria Cottage is a nice rental but does require improvement. Location, layout and outdoor space is great. Just needs deep clean and more soft facilities. Victoria Cottage appeared a more clinical rental compared to prior rentals I have stayed with Manor Cottages.

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• Steven - Verified booking

  Victoria Cottage was a lovely base to explore the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.

  The cottage was warm, cosy and comfortable and was based a very short walk from Chipping Norton. We didn’t do much cooking but the small galley kitchen looked well equipped to make meals. There was a secure private garden for our dogs, (but make sure the gate to the busy road is closed as this is shared with a neighbour to access a small path leading to neighbours garden). Chipping Norton has plenty of pubs, shops and restaurants and we went there most evenings for food and drink. The locals are really welcoming and friendly and the pubs and restaurants welcomed our dogs just as warmly. The blue Boar and Chequers were our favourites and Alberto’s Italian Restaurant was a great discovery. As well as providing great food and drink Alberto’s welcomed our dogs too, it’s well worth a visit. The Cotswold villages are breathtaking and there are photo opportunities at every corner. Would definitely recommend Victoria Cottage and hope to return ourselves as there are still plenty of places we didn’t get around to visiting.

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• Alexander - Verified booking

  We can only compare with previous like for like properties we’ve rented in the Cotswolds at Xmas period.

  The property has the potential to be a nice house but lacks maintenance and needs a refurbishment. We had plumbing issues but in fairness the Agent/owner rectified the issues quickly. Previously our Xmas rentals provided excellent festive decorations but none was provided here. The house is fine for 4 but tight with 6 persons staying. Again going on previous experiences items like dishwasher tablets and cleaning products were in abundance but nothing here. No welcome hamper either. Furnishings and beds were comfortable.When renting for 6 you expect tableware for that number but only catered for 4, the same with some crockery like dinner plates. The property sits on a main road but we never found this a problem.The parking for One car is very tight though. Maybe it’s the company standard against Rural Retreats who we used previously that offers a different level . We made the most of the location and generally had a nice time.Tweeks and refurbishment could make a big difference

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