Guests say
The Hovel is a beautifully converted barn offering a peaceful and relaxing countryside retreat. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, high standard of comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The tranquil rural setting, surrounded by fields and sheep, provides a perfect escape, yet remains convenient for exploring local attractions and villages. Thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs and helpful hosts, are frequently mentioned, enhancing the overall experience. The property is ideal for couples seeking a quiet getaway, with many guests expressing a desire to return. Minor comments include the compact size and occasional difficulty finding the location on first arrival.
Cleanliness is repeatedly highlighted as exceptional, with numerous guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and scrupulously clean throughout their stay.
The rural location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions, villages, and walking routes. A few guests note the property can be tricky to find initially.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the bed, quality furnishings, and the cosy, relaxing atmosphere. The property is described as warm, peaceful, and ideal for unwinding.
Facilities are described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and thoughtful amenities. Maintenance is praised, with hosts responding promptly to any minor issues.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, flowers, and detailed information folders. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A stay in the country at it’s best, surrounded by sheep and rolling countryside, it’s a real getaway from it all.. 3 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Underfloor air source heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Front courtyard. Private parking for 2 cars. Electric car charging point. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden. No smoking.. A perfect place to relax and unwind in luxury accommodation. The Hovel, once used as a shelter for the sheep in the surrounding fields, is now a stunning retreat for two. This barn conversion (completed in 2021) enjoys exposed beams, high ceilings and high-quality fixtures and fittings. The open plan kitchen, dining and living area has been thoughtfully designed and features a beautiful full-length window down one side and is well equipped with everything you need during your stay.
Step up to the patio where you can really enjoy the far-reaching views of the Burton Dassett Hills and surrounding countryside with the sheep keeping you company, and with the lambs bouncing around the fields in spring. The village of Fenny Compton is just a short walk away and is a bustling village community with 2 pubs and a village shop. Sandwiched between the beautiful Burton Dassett Hills, the perfect country park for walks, flying a kite or eating a picnic whilst admiring the views of rolling hills and open countryside and Oxford Canal where you can enjoy watching the narrowboats sail by and lovely walks along the tow path. Located close to both the market town of Banbury and Royal Leamington Spa where you can visit the many high street and independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
The National Trust property of Farnborough Hall is just over 2 1/2 miles away and opens a couple of days a week during the summer months. Approximately a 10-minute drive will take you to the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and meandering through the country roads, you’ll soon see why. Approximately half an hours’ drive will take you to either Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick with its famous castle, Bicester Village, famous for its shopping village, the Cotswold towns of Chipping Norton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold or Woodstock, home to Blenheim Palace.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Draycote Water Country Park
- Warwick Castle
Reviews (43)
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Kelly Buxton
Frequent guests of The Hovel. Excellent stay as always. Spotlessly clean, everything you need, nice welcome pack, peaceful and secluded. Close to various towns etc and village location for local shop/public house etc. Owners on hand as always if needed. We will be back!
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Confirmed Guest
Perfect location and property. If you are looking for somewhere to chill and relax this is the place for you but if not there is plenty to see and do.
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Confirmed Guest
This is the second time we've stayed here and had a wonderful week exploring Warwickshire. The accommodation is excellent and extremely comfortable and very clean.