Villas In Banbury

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• James - Verified booking

  On the whole a lovely stay.

  Its a small, cosy and very clean place with no garden and the small outside space is very visible to all passers (though the cottage is just across the road from the lovely University gardens). Set in the most beautiful village and next to a picturesque duck pond it is really well located for some fab locations in Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and the cotswolds. Patsy the housekeeper was lovely, responsive and fantastic. But the house has a few niggles - the shower water pressure isn't great and the shower hose looks as if it might split soon. There were a few spiders but it's a thatched cottage, that is to be expected. The freezer is in the garage which can only be accessed by leaving the house (and was off when we arrived). The TV was a bit small but fitting for the really nice inglenook fireplace. Sound proofing was limited and you can hear easily between the lounge and the two bedrooms. The people in the village were really helpful and friendly. Although it's quite a list the niggles are all small, we'd definitely consider coming back.

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• Hilary - Verified booking

  It was a lovely cosy cottage, with all the equipment and facilities necessary, but perhaps more suitable for a weekend than an extended stay.

  A couple of points: 1We were surprised, given we were staying three weeks at the property, not to be offered cleaning or change of linen and towels. We did not anticipate having to do our own cleaning and bedding laundry in a 'holiday' cottage. When I raised this with the company I was told the expectation was that we should arrange it ourselves with the owners - but we did not have any direct contact with the owners and in any case, we were not aware of the requirement. 2.the heating in the living room was on all night which made it very hot. There were strict instructions not to change the settings so we didn't. Heating in the kitchen was working as set out in the information folder.

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• Roy - Verified booking

  What a lovely cottage in a beautiful village.

  The accommodation was excellent and the beds were extremely comfortable. Myself and my daughter wanted a central location for the things we wanted to visit in the area and this was ideal. Oxford and Blenheim Palace to the south, afternoon tea at Bletchley Park to the east, Stratford upon Avon to the west, Warwick Castle to the north, along with a number of National Trust properties and some walking in the Abbey grounds We had a couple of minor problems, but Sue, the housekeeper, dealt with them very quickly and efficiently. Looking forward to coming back again to see more of the area.

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• Tony - Verified booking

  The description of the cottage mentioned on two occasions, there were 2 pubs in the village but they both have been closed for a while now.

  I did contact Sykes via feedback about this but received no response. Very misleading. The cottage is lovely, so quiet and the village of Wroxton is quiet and beautiful too. We would happily stay again. Would benefit from a small freezer for ice etc, for those hot Summer days and its a bit of a lip driving onto the drive from the road. Its kinder to your car to park on the road next to the duck pond. Really comfortable though, but TV is on the small side. We would be happy to stay again, but Sykes should correct the listing though

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• Christine - Verified booking

  The lovely duck pond is an added bonus.

  The housekeeper was very helpful. The house has lots of character, very quirky. Easy parking. We found the local walks folder very helpful and tried many. Not suitable for people who have mobility issues. The house is in an excellent position to explore the area. The shower area of the bathroom was adequate but could do with an update but this minor issue did not detract from a wonderful holiday. Tip sit in the large window recess to make phonecalls or send texts.

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