New Year Breaks In Cotswolds

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Emma - Verified booking

  We liked the village location of Swan View cottage and its proximity to Lechade on Thames with its pubs, cafes and shops.

  A pint of milk and a bottle of wine were left for us on arrival which was appreciated. The overall standard of accommodation at the cottage is good. The lounge, kitchen and dining areas are all a decent size and tastefully decorated. The cottage also benefits from a pleasant and a neat garden with seating. There’s also a conservatory which is a lovely place to relax. The cottage is reasonably well equipped, but there was no toast rack, or shaver socket in the bathroom. Only one hand towel was provided, luckily we brought a couple of our own. The freezer needed defrosting and the kettle needed descaling. On the negative side the bathroom was in dire need of a refresh, we were told that there are plans to do this. The shower riser rail is too low and the bathroom window is a poor fit and is draughty. Parking on the drive could be an issue for some as there is an awkward slope which makes it difficult to reverse onto; made worse by the cottage being on a bend restricting visibility. There was no information pack providing the usual useful information you would normally expect; details of local shops, GP, vet, hospital, local amenities, pubs, public transport etc. There was no fire escape plan either which is a serious omission and which needs to be remedied. Overall we felt the cottage was quite good but could be a lot better if the above issues were addressed.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  The location is excellent, with several good restaurants, pubs and shops within easy walking distance.

  Photographs of the cottage did not unfortunately include one of the stairs, and had they done so I would not have booked it. The stairs twist as they ascend from the ground floor and then go up in a straight flight. There is a handrail, but owing to a small window on the stairs the handrail only begins when the stairs become a straight flight. For anyone with a mobility issue, the stairs could well prove difficult. The cottage was very clean, and comfortably furnished, but the second bedroom, which was for one person, did not have a wardrobe, and the only place to hang clothes was a few hooks on the back of the door. The rear garden is in several tiers, beautiful, and secure for a dog. There was a table and chairs on a paved area adjacent to the kitchen and another table and chairs on a paved area at the top of the garden. I booked this cottage in the expectation of having a relaxing break, but there were building noises from the adjacent cottage most of the week which made it impossible at times to stay indoors . A previous guest had written about building noises as far back as last December! It would have been reasonable I believe for the possibility of noise to have been mentioned in the description of the cottage.

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• Neil - Verified booking

  A lovely quaint cottage situated in a quiet location but with a blind corner when pulling out of the driveway.

  Overall we had a pleasant stay as we used this house as a base so we could visit the airshow. A little bemused when the owner turned up on the Monday the 22nd of July expecting the house to be empty as she had planned to stay there!!! An oversight on your part Sykes?? Not the best maintained property as the bathroom window handle was sheared off leaving a jagged edge. The master bedroom had a double socket hanging off the wall with exposed live wires!! We did contact the mobile number on the booking form to report these hazards. The freezer had to be defrosted as the drawers were frozen in place and couldn’t be moved and the top of the fridge hadn’t ever seen a duster as it was covered with dust. Generally the inside of the house could do with a freshen up as it is looking tired but on a positive note it was comfy and a nice place to stay.

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• Kieron - Verified booking

  Amazing place right in the centre of town.

  Dover Hill is a nice 20 minutes walk away and very easy to get to. The town has everything you need in it. We booked on the basis of previous reviews and they were accurate down to a T. Bedroom is spacious, nice big bathroom and enough room in the living room for 2 by the fire. would have been quite cosey with 4 though I think. Firewood is available round the corner from the Co-op. The TV is a very good quality screen which is around 38 inches. It comes away from the wall so the pictures make it look more awkward than it is. Towels were a little small so if you like a big towel would suggest bringing your own, similarly only 1 toilet roll is provided so should definitely bring extra. Would definitely go back and it gets a well deserved 5 stars.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  A really enjoyable stay, blighted only by The Swan being shut (and no sign of it re-opening!

  :( ) The cottage was very clean and welcoming. Lots of room downstairs especially for the 2 of us and our Labrador Molly. Shame there isn't a 3rd bedroom as this would be perfect for a larger group. Facilities are moire than adequate throughout the cottage. Dog walking in the village is so handy (across the road and into the massive fields beyond) and there is a useful back garden. In all the property is ideal, although local facilities are few and far between..... The area has lots to offer and the walks from Southrop to EastLeach Turville over the fields and from The Trout Inn to The Riverside Inn at Lechlade are super short and easy picturesque outings. A really enjoyable stay, thank you.

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