Holiday Cottages In Amberley

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• David - Verified booking

  The cottage was charming and very well equipped.

  The view of the River Severn and the Cotswolds beyond from the front windows has to be among the most spectacular in England. The owner, with whom we had to communicate several times because of a problem with a broken kettle, was pleasant and helpful too. This is the second time we have rented a holiday cottage this year. On both occasions, we have been left wondering why cottage rental companies are not more transparent about one aspect of the properties they advertise which can affect people, like ourselves, who are light sleepers or sensitive to noise. Both were located on fairly busy minor roads. Both had bedrooms on the front of the property, facing the road. It doesn't tend to be a problem at night, but cars begin to pass the door of Gordon's View at about 5 in the morning and traffic rises to a peak of about one car every minute or so during peak hours. It is only by about 9 pm that the peace and quiet of the country start to return. Could I suggest that you consider some sort of rating system for properties which would give potential customers an indication of how quiet, remote or traffic-free a cottage is? It would relieve a considerable amount of anxiety and would help to ensure that future clients can be sure of being able to unwind and leave the world behind for a week if they wish to.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  One of the best appointed holiday lets we have ever stayed in, not only was the property perfect for our needs, well equipped and presented but the location was too!

  From the welcome pack on arrival (which Geoff personally made the extra effort to alter as we are both non-drinkers) to the supremely well kitted-out kitchen, bathrooms and without doubt THE most comfortable bed either of us has ever slept in! Outside is a lovely little courtyard for sunny morning breakfasts and down the garden a decking area for evening relaxing watching the colourful paragliders lazily passing overhead. Stunning view across to the Cotswolds in the distance make for some great photo opportunities too. The location was ideal for exploring the Malvern's and surrounding areas and only a mile from the Three Counties Show Ground should you time your stay for one of the many events that go on over the year. Based at the foot of the Malvern Hills themselves it is ideally situated for keen walkers, dog owners and mountain bikers, just a five minute walk up the road and you're on the trails up the hills for what are some of the best views anywhere. We have had the best two weeks hear and could have stayed longer, no hesitation in recommending Geoff & Glynn's lovely cottage to anyone!

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• Susan - Verified booking

  Though we enjoyed our stay and thought that the cottage had been beautifully maintained I could not recommend it to people of our age (74 and 81 years) and we are both very fit and active.

  I should have taken more notice of your comments about the stairs. Those down to the kitchen are a nightmare and one slip could result in a major, if not fatal, accident. My husband is over 6' tall and the combination of negotiating the actual steps and bending, almost double in order not to hit his head was something of a nightmare. Especially when you have to take into consideration that food and drink have to be carried up and down those stairs. On a lighter note, the shower was not reliable and the hot water cut out on one or both of us every day, usually when we were covered in soap. It would also be helpful if folk were told exactly where the private car park was and what number bay was allocated, in the final information you send out. However, we enjoyed our stay in Malmesbury and found its citizens friendly and helpful.

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• Terry - Verified booking

  How to start, from front porch try to get in to key access on your knees to put in code, to mat inside door that moves, traps door from shutting as you go out, others inside that travel on carpet, continuously putting all back in place.

  How do you ever turn on/off bath taps behind shower screen in bathroom, wrong tap does not fit sink, work the television find a channel you want to watch, access bathroom from bedroom down step. Books under stairs dare not even go near, as cobwebs and dust prominent, what on earth all books and such on landing at top of stairs don't even go there, told in red guide book all had been cleaned and treated. untrue. How many this cottage is supposed to cater for (i thought two) as 22 mugs in cupboard along with cups and saucers, cutlery in every drawer possibly for people using 22 mugs and more. I can appreciate it being old cottage but it just does work DIY DISASTER. Are not all electrical appliances supposed to be pact tested?

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Absolutely stunning cottage in a fabulous location.

  Spotlessly clean and one of the best equipped cottages we have stayed in. The owners had literally thought of everything to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable- lots of nice touches such as fresh flowers, handmade soap and a fabulous welcome hamper . The only “better ifs” are minor - we would have liked access to a vacuum as we were there for a week and also a guest guide with instructions and hints and tips would be helpful, however the owner did call in advance and gave us lots of helpful recommendations . We would highly recommend and would definitely return, we were there in November and the weather was kind but in warmer weather it would be lovely to sit in the garden with a glass of wine and a bbq

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