Guests say
The Sunset Retreat in Banbury receives glowing praise from guests for its beautiful, spotless cottage, tranquil setting, and spacious, homely atmosphere. Visitors consistently highlight the peaceful location, stunning views, and well-equipped facilities, making it an ideal base for exploring the Cotswolds and surrounding attractions. Many guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and warm hospitality, with several mentioning delicious welcome treats. The property is also popular with dog owners and those seeking a relaxing escape. Overall, guests express a strong desire to return, with very few negatives mentioned.
Cleanliness is repeatedly described as exceptional, with multiple guests calling the cottage spotless, immaculate, and very clean. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were found.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, beautiful views, and proximity to the Cotswolds and local attractions. Guests appreciate the tranquil setting and easy access to walks and villages. Only one or two minor mentions of weather affecting enjoyment, but no negatives about the location itself.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, spacious, and homely. The beds and bedding receive specific praise for comfort, and the overall atmosphere is noted as relaxing and inviting.
The cottage is frequently described as well-equipped, with everything guests needed for their stay. Facilities such as the log burner, garden, and kitchen are mentioned positively. No maintenance issues or missing amenities were reported.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, tea bread, cake, and attentive hosts. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such treats are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
With cosy home comforts in every corner, a wood burning stove that is perfect for the cooler evenings and a spacious garden with rolling countryside views, The Sunset Retreat is the perfect romantic retreat for a couple looking to escape the hustle and bustle of day to day life, and explore all that the Cotswolds has to offer with their four-legged friend.
Siting on the outskirts of the pretty Cotswolds village of Shenington, between the historic town of Banbury and Shipston-upon-Stour, The Sunset Retreat is ideally located for a romantic escape, or for exploring all that the Cotswolds has to offer. Whether you want to enjoy the walking and cycling routes from the doorstep of the property, or you want to explore further afield, The Sunset Retreat has something for everyone.
Upon arriving at The Sunset Retreat, you are welcomed by honey-coloured stone and beautiful countryside views from every angle. Stepping into the bright and airy entrance hall, you are greeted by the spacious and stylish open-plan sitting and dining area. The sitting area offers sumptuous seating, where you can cosy up together in front of the roaring wood burning stove on those chilly winter evenings or relax and enjoy a board game together, whilst the dining area offers somewhere comfortable to enjoy a romantic meal together in the evening. Leading from the sitting and dining area is the spacious, well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen offers the perfect place to prepare your favourite meal or to try your hand at making something new.
Heading upstairs from the kitchen, is the spacious hallway, where you will find a cosy place to sit and enjoy a book or to get ready for the day ahead. The cosy bedroom features a cloud-like bed, which you can sink into after a busy day exploring the Cotswolds. The bathroom is also on the first floor, with a beautiful roll-top bath and a walk-in shower.
Through the beautiful french doors that bathe the sitting and dining area in natural light, is the spacious garden that has rolling countryside views from every corner. The comfortable garden furniture is the perfect place to enjoy dining alfresco on the pretty terrace, or watch the sunrise with a morning coffee. The spacious garden is the perfect place for your four-legged friends to enjoy a game of fetch or to stretch their legs too.
With Stratford-upon-Avon, Chipping Campden, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway all within easy driving distance, The Sunset Retreat is the perfect base to explore the area and all that the Cotswolds has to offer.
Additional Information:
One well-behaved dog welcome (additional charge). Please note the garden is not fully enclosed.
Sorry, no children or infants.
The bedding is non-feather.
There is off-road parking for two cars.
Nearby points of interest
- Warwick Castle
Reviews (33)
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K, M & B the Whippet
We have thoroughly enjoyed staying here at the Sunset Retreat for my 40th Birthday. It is spotlessly clean and tidy and has everything you need to relax and unwind. The views are beautiful and our Whippet Bonnie loved running around the big garden. We visited Broadway, Chipping Camden, Charlecote Park, Snowshill Manor, Hidcote Manor and the Cotswold Distillery( a must if you like Whiskey or Gin!) They also do great tours and currently have a new distillery bar open from May-Sept from 5-9pm called The Hidden Still. Go check it out, super friendly staff and amazing cocktails (Fri&Sat only) We loved eating at The Fox at Oddington. The Castle at Edgehill was also fab and beautiful views. The garden is perfect on a sunny day. Thank you Denise & Alistair! We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back again.
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J and T, Nottinghamshire
We had a lovely relaxing stay at this beautiful cottage. Just what was needed. The cottage was well equipped and the hosts were really accommodating. Thank you for the goodies too, they were well received, especially the tea loaf! Shame we have to leave, but will be back!
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The I's
We had a wonderful week staying in Sunset Retreat. Absolutely loved every minute here. We visited Stratford which is beautiful, Chipping Camden, itâs like a little Fairytale town, so pretty. We also visited Stow-on-the-Wold (Look out for the most amazing giant wonderful door at the back of the church, where Tolkien got his inspiration for Lord of the Rings) My favourite place to visit is the Rollright Stones. So peaceful, full of so much history. We went to âDaylesfordâ for coffee, which is worth a look around, but gets busy at the Weekends. Sunset Retreat has been perfect for us, everything we needed, so peaceful and comfortable. Denise is a wonderful host, we are full of gratitude for our beautiful week here, thank you Denise