Guests say
Beech Apartment in Cheltenham is highly praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped space, the proximity to local amenities, and the welcoming host. While there is a mention of thoughtful touches like a welcome pack and a birthday card, the property is noted for being compact and may not suit those seeking spacious accommodation.
The majority of guests have reported the apartment to be spotlessly clean, contributing to a high cleanliness score. One review mentioned the need for a deeper clean, but this appears to be an isolated view.
The apartment's location is consistently described as ideal, with easy access to the village centre, pubs, restaurants, and attractions, making it a perfect base for exploring the Cotswolds.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with special mentions of a comfortable bed and well-thought-out amenities. However, one review found the property cramped, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the apartment being well-equipped. Parking is noted as a bonus, although tricky for larger vehicles. The mention of a dark bathroom and a need for maintenance in one review suggests room for improvement.
Guests have noted thoughtful gestures such as a welcome pack and a birthday card, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, they are a delightful bonus rather than a standard provision.
About this property
Enjoying a quintessentially English setting in the village of Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire is this delightful (albeit compact), first-floor apartment of Beech Apartment. The perfect retreat for a family of three, Beech Apartment rests moments away from the village's famed river, River Windrush, and enjoys ample access to the Cotswolds’ attractions. When you arrive, park up in the handy designated parking place before climbing the external stairs to the lovely abode. You will immediately find yourself in a pleasant living/dining room upon entering the apartment, with an electric fire warming the space and a TV offering entertainment after a fun-filled outing. When you're feeling peckish, progress to the kitchen, a compact space offering everything you need to make culinary delights for all to enjoy, including a handy, slimline dishwasher that is ideal for a swift, post-dinner clean up! The apartment additionally shares an external utility, a space offering two washing machines, tumble dryer and a freezer. As day turns to night, choose between two bedrooms to sleep in, with one being a zip/linked super-king-size with a TV and the other being a single; the bedrooms share access to a bathroom, where you can savour a moment of relaxation in the bath's bubbles. Make the most of the sun in the warmer months and wander out to the shared front decking, where you can relish a refreshing drink on the bench. When you don't feel up to cooking, you can cross the road and head over to find The Mousetrap Inn, a pub offering tasty meals with a charming atmosphere; continue into the heart of the village, where the fascinating Model Village, Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection, along with the Birdland Park & Gardens can be found. Towards the edge of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty you will find Moreton-in-Marsh, a market town offering the Wellington Aviation attraction, whilst also being close to Bourton House Garden and the Batsford Arboretum & Garden Centre. Stow-on-the-Wold also isn't far and rests near the famed sight of Abbotswood, whilst being home to the enchanting St Edward's Church and Fosse Gallery. Take your break further and explore more marvellous destinations in and around the Cotswolds AONB, such as Chipping Norton, Cirencester and Cheltenham, to name a few! For a fantastic break in Gloucestershire, look no further than Beech Apartment.
Bourton-on-the-Water is a picturesque village in the Gloucestershire that is a gateway to the scenic Cotswolds. It provides a beautiful setting for a countryside break with a selection of country pubs, restaurants and shops. It is a great place for tourists to visit, as it provides many attractions such as Birdland Park and Gardens, The Model Village, Cotswold Motoring Museum and Toy Collection. Chipping Norton and Cheltenham are also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Compact (367 sq ft) first-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire.
External shared utility
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, freezer, 2 x washing machines, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Designated parking place for 1 car.
Shared front decking with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The apartment is reached by a set of external stairs, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Cotswold Wildlife Park And Gardens
Reviews (15)
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Marion
The apartment was clean and very well equipped. It is small, but all we needed for our week's stay. We walked many of the trails easily accessible from the property, and felt totally refreshed after a week in such beautiful countryside and scenery! We will definitely stay here again!
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David
. we sadly felt lack of privacy, bathroom had to have blind closed when showering making it too dark, and bedroom had to close blind for privacy, same with lounge as the 2units doors are next to eachother and so get looked into,,, I wS sitting in nightie after shower on 2 occasions and owner kept coming up to balcony to water plants or go into next door, making us uncomfortable, the lounge is tiny and found sesting at table difficult as lounge chairs in way...very claustrophobic and dark property...kept banging our heads on bedroom slanted roof pillow end so can't sit up to read! The property is dated and full of tiny ornaments etc and in need of a very deep clean especially flooring and woodwork,, the patio didn't offer a nice view or relaxing, overlooked disused area of garden full bricks etc and not a nice place to sit... the owner was very pleasant and informative but overall we didn't enjoy our stay, even left a day early, as notices said to strip beds and fill dishwasher put on etc out of honey by 10 so left day early rather than rush the morning leaving,,
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Vivien
It was just as lovely as our first visit. Spotlessly clean and comfortable beds and right in the heart of all amenities of Bourton but peacefully quiet. Everything you need for a great holiday is provided for at the appartment we even had great weather again.