Guests say
Burfield Cottage in Windsor offers a comfortable stay with modern furnishings and a range of amenities. Guests appreciate the quiet location, proximity to local attractions, and the bonus of a balcony. While some maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns were noted, the property's charm and potential shine through, with many guests willing to return.
Cleanliness received mixed reviews. Some guests found the property clean and adequately presented, while others noted issues such as unclean kitchen items and a greasy oven. The presence of mould and a dirty grill pan were significant concerns.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, easy access to local shops, restaurants, and parks, as well as its proximity to Windsor and other attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests found the cottage to be comfortable overall, with a cozy atmosphere and spacious, bright rooms. However, some guests mentioned the need for better quality bedding and additional pillows to enhance comfort.
The facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options. However, guests suggested improvements such as additional kitchenware and a hairdryer, and noted some maintenance issues like loose dining chair screws and broken taps.
While guests appreciated the amenities provided, there were no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Located within a prime position in Old Windsor, a large village in Berkshire is Burfield Cottage, an inviting, two-bedroom home. Just paces away from eateries, shops and the River Thames, the property welcomes four guests for a self-catered stay, whilst exploring the delights of South England. Benefit from a private driveway, with room for three cars, before entering the home, starting off in the sleek kitchen, complete with a washing machine and dishwasher for convenience. Continue through to the living/dining room, where you can dine as a group, lounge upon the plush corner sofa, switch on the electric fire, and catch up on the latest programmes upon the Smart TV. Enjoy a sundowner in the garden, located to the side of the property, fully enclosed for both pets and children, before returning indoors to catch some rest in one of the well-appointed bedrooms; select from a double and a twin, one of which benefits from a balcony, offering elevated views of the countryside. The home is complete with a contemporary wet room, perfect for refreshing in ahead of your adventures. Use Burfield Cottage as your base, before exploring key areas of interest, including Windsor Castle a short drive away, the city of London, Colne Valley Regional Park, Virginia Water, and the wealth of attractions upon your doorstep. Note: This property can be booked with Ref: 1121788, together sleeping up to 10 guests.
Old Windsor, the largest village in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, was the home of Edward the Confessor and the oldest Saxon town in Berkshire, located next to the River Thames. The majority of Windsor Great Park, including The Savill Garden, Virginia Water, The Valley Gardens, The Long Walk, and The Deer Park, is contained within its limits. There are several excellent pubs in the area that serve delicious food, and the Windsor Farm Shop, located on the outskirts of the hamlet, has a variety of goods from the Royal Farms and small, local specialty vendors. Three miles from nearby Windsor, home to a castle and the British Royal Family, are the attractions of legoland, Thorpe Park, and Ascot Racecourse.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with balcony, 1 x twin.
Wet room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire
Gas central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private driveway for 3 cars, shared with next door property.
Enclosed side garden with lawn, patio, and furniture, balcony with furniture 2 well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, River Thames 0.8 miles.
Note: No parties/loud gatherings accepted
Nearby points of interest
- Legoland UK
- Thorpe Park
- Lapland UK
- Chessington World Of Adventures
- Virginia Water Lake
- Cliveden House
Reviews (9)
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Pauline
It is in a quiet area with access to a park just across the road. The cottage was generally clean and adequately presented but was marred by a few things which spoilt our stay and didn't reflect the usually good standard of Sykes' properties. On arriving I was faced with cleaning the oven which was generally greasy and the grill pan had not been cleaned at all by the previous guests. It was covered in a thick layer of grease (I have sent a formal complaint with photographs of before and after) but there were inadequate cleaning materials so I bought my own. On top of that there was bread left in the bread bin covered in a thick green layer of mould (I have sent a photograph) -- this was not the best start to my holiday. The rest of the property was clean. There were stains on the ceiling in the hallway presumably from an earlier leak. In one of the bedrooms, the door leading to the verandah, did not fit properly and there was a cold draught causing the blind to move during the few days of windy weather. In both bedrooms there was only one pillow each provided and they were lumpy and misshapen and in need of replacement. It is often the 'small' things which make a difference to take a holiday property from being acceptable to being good/great. The property is in need of a bit of general maintenance and an upgrade to the soft furnishings. It has such a lot of potential, good size, good parking, great location but it doesn't seem loved.
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Veronica
It's spacious and very bright, has a lovely garden and a great balcony. We really enjoyed are stay, but we found that the cottage lacks of a few basic items that we have always had in other cottages. It does not supply a hairdryer, toilet rolls, anything too brush the wooden floor with, any cleaning materials, a bin in the bathroom, saucepan lids, tin opener doesn't work and there are a very limited amount of kitchen utensils, only one pillow per person that is very flat, but on the plus side loads of glasses. These small things would really enhance the experience at this cottage or at least if people are aware they can bring them. This did not spoil our holiday at all and we would definately recommend this property too others.
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Matthew
Points to call out include -kitchen items not clean (lipstick on a glass on arrival) -kitchen tap broken, downstairs toilet tap dripping -odd towels supplied (itâs the details that matter) -rip on one of the sofa chairs - general wear and tare throughout In general it needs some tlc to bring close to standard of other Sykes cottages I have stayed in -