Guests say
Guests consistently praise Apple Tree Cottage for its charm, comfort, and excellent location in a friendly village. The property is celebrated for its quaintness, well-equipped kitchen, cosy wood burner, and beautiful garden. The hosts receive accolades for their warm welcome and helpfulness, contributing to a delightful stay. The nearby pub and village amenities add to the appeal, making it a highly recommended retreat for exploring the Cotswolds.
Reviews frequently commend the cottage for its cleanliness, with guests noting it as very clean and well-maintained. There is no mention of any cleanliness issues, indicating high standards are met.
The location is highly praised for being in a picturesque village with easy access to local pubs and amenities. It is also noted as a great base for exploring the Cotswolds and nearby attractions.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and warm, with special mentions of the comfortable bed and the inviting atmosphere created by the wood burner.
The facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, modern amenities, and a lovely garden. The property's maintenance is also complimented, although one review suggests updating the bedding for added comfort.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with mentions of a welcome pack and personal touches. While these gifts are warmly appreciated, it is politely noted that such offerings are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
A beautiful Grade II listed Black and White thatched cottage ideally located in the heart of the pretty village of Harvington in the Vale of Evesham, overlooked by the beautiful Medieval church of St James. The character and charm of this 16th century cottage is evident as you enter, boasting numerous wall and ceiling beams and a stunning fireplace together with contemporary furnishings making for a very comfortable stay. A very well-equipped dining kitchen has everything needed to prepare a romantic meal while the cosy sitting room has sumptuous seating and a lovely multi-fuel stove, ideal for warming toes on chilly nights.
Make your way up the original staircase to a stunning first floor bedroom, offering a luxurious king-size bed, a plethora of original beams and views of the village. The cottage has the added benefit of a utility/boot room, an external bike store/drying room and a pretty enclosed cottage garden with lovely shrubs, a wonderful place to sit and relax with a good book in the summerhouse or enjoy the delights of alfresco dining on a summer's evening.The village also offers a very well-stocked farm shop selling local produce, a village pub again serving home-cooked food, both within walking distance from the cottage, as well as an 18 hole golf course open to the public and national level fishing lakes.
Enjoy a day out at Cheltenham with its beautiful Georgian architecture, the pretty market towns of Evesham and Pershore, or a little further afield are unspoilt Cotswold villages, Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare and the cathedral city of Worcester. A superb cottage for a romantic break at any time of year.
The village of Harvington is situated in beautiful Worcestershire countryside close to the border with Warwickshire. Harvington has an excellent well-stocked farm shop and two traditional village pubs, one of which is a triple award-winning camra pub. Harvington also has fishing lakes and an 18 hole golf course, and many walks can be enjoyed from the village.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility/boot room.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking next to cottage.
Lockable bike storage.
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub10 mins walk..
Note: Due to the cottage having a thatched roof BBQs are not permitted.
Cot, high chair and stair gate available on request.
Note: Minimum of 3 night stays.
Please note: This property is usually a Fri and Mon check-in only (apart from July through to September 2025), if you do require a different check in day, please contact Sykes Cottage for more information.
Reviews (84)
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Maureen
Cottage was always warm & very comfortable Stairs are a bit of an issue if you are elderly or disabled Great pub & bus service just across the road Highly recommended cottage
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Ben
The cottage was lovely - a wood burner made for cosy warm evenings. It was clean and had everything we needed - as well as some nice welcome items. The owners were next door and helped with the fire & were on hand if needed.
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Tim
The very nice welcome pack of essentials was a fantastic touch and way beyond the usual which is often a pint of milk, a pack of biscuits and a pack of crisps! Absolutely no issues with our stay and we would very happily return.