Guests say
Rosewood Lodge is highly praised for its tranquil setting, cleanliness, and attentive hosts. Guests enjoy the hot tub, stunning views, and proximity to local attractions. The lodge offers a peaceful retreat with privacy and comfort, though some suggest minor improvements in kitchenware and noise guidelines.
Reviews consistently mention the high standard of cleanliness, with the site and cottages being meticulously maintained.
The lodge is commended for its excellent location, offering easy access to the Cotswolds, Stratford upon Avon, and other attractions, with peaceful countryside views.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of a fantastic hot tub and power shower, though there is a suggestion for better quality/larger towels.
Facilities are generally good, with stable WiFi and a well-maintained lodge. However, guests noted a lack of kitchen utensils and non-smart TVs, suggesting room for improvement.
While guests appreciate the peaceful environment and mention a 'little gift', there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtful gestures, and they should not be expected.
About this property
Honeybourne 1.4 miles. Tucked away on the beautiful grounds of the owner's property within the quaint village of Bretforton, is this picturesque lodge. Set across the ground-floor, Rosewood Lodge makes an excellent base from which a couple can enjoy the very best of the Worcester countryside. Spend your evenings in the gorgeous open-plan living space snuggled up on the plush sofa in front of the Smart TV, before wandering over to the charming kitchen to prepare a loving meal for two with the help of the well-designed appliances. Continue through the lodge and discover a warm and restful double bedroom with a sleek Smart TV, served by a sophisticated shower room that rests just across the way. Make the most of warm summer days with a refreshing glass of wine out on the veranda, before grabbing your towels and heading into the hot tub for an indulgent dip. Escape the hustle and bustle with a romantic getaway for two at Rosewood Lodge. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1062942, 1062948 and 1062949, together sleeping eight people.
The rural village of Honeybourne can be found nestled deep within the Worcestershire countryside, with easy access to towns such as Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon, as well as the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Beauty. Boasting a charming Post Office, bustling pub and a well-stocked supermarket selling all the household essentials, this village has all your needs covered! Catch the train to the city of Worcester or spend the day in Chipping Camden.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
One double bedroom with Smart TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating.
Electric combi oven/microwave, electric hob, fridge, 2 x Smart TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Enclosed front veranda with hot tub and outdoor furniture.
Sorry, no children, pets and smoking indoors.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Furnishings may change from time to time
Reviews (11)
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Drue
On the photos, this place looks like a nice time away, but when you are there, itâs horrendous. Iâll explain why. Entering into the cottage, we were greeted by month-old spider webs in the bathroom, bedroom and the sitting area. The bathroom contained a huge spider with baby spiders nesting on its month-old spider web - not to worry we thought, and we killed it. The next day, we were then knocked on by David (the owner) - me and my partner were half naked (privacy??) - and I spoke with him outside. He was talking about how Sykes Cottages is a rip off and then went onto mention a couple bringing a cat in a way you can tell he was about to slag them off - this was me and my partner, and I told him this. He then looked shocked as he knew that I knew he was about to badmouth me and my partner. The conversation ends a few sentences later. The following day, our hot tub started to smell like rotten eggs (a chemical reaction caused by a PH imbalance) so we told David and David responds with âit might pay you to go in the shower before you go onâ, implying me and my partner are scruffs on a basic. David then comes to the cottage, proceeds to put more chlorine in it (it needed the opposite of chlorine and I told him this) and we then waited to see if it was fine. NO it wasnât fine, it smelt like bleach and when you put your nose close enough to it, the smell burnt your throat - we didnât go in, obviously. We then informed David that it now smelt like bleach and he then makes the same comment about going in the shower. He comes around to proceed to tell us heâd emptied it and had filled it back up. About 5 minutes after this call, me and my partner went and checked it to find that the hot tub had spontaneously heated instantly back up to 41.40 degrees - he hadnât emptied it, but had just put the jets on - yes David, this is definitely solving the problem. After this, we waited to see if it would get any better and the answer is no, it didnât - it got worse. We then contacted David again to get the problem sorted, and he responds with the same comment, so I hang up - he comes around, does nothing again and off he trots. At this point, me and my partner had been more than fair and David wasnât helping anyone, so we left 4 nights early. By far out of all of the holidays I have ever had, and I have had a lot of holidays, this was the absolute worst and the absolute worst one could have possibly been - it was a literal nightmare. I preferred to be driving back home on the A1(M) at 1am than I did staying here - and to put the icing on the cake, David has not contacted us once after we left, of which evidently shows his lack of care for his customers, and his inability to provide even the slightest of decent business etiquette for his customers, or even himself. Some things I havenât mentioned: 1. The cottage hadnât been cleaned in months and this was evident by the stains left in the bathroom, the month-old cob webs and the crumbs that were already on the floor, 2. The bed is rock-solid and doesnât have a duvet - if you like sleeping like a normal person, go elsewhere or if you must go here, bring your own, 3. David watches you like a hawk and everything you do - donât expect privacy with him, and almost certainly donât expect him to help with anything - if he appears to be âhelpingâ itâs simply to spy on you, 4. If your hot tub smells horrifically of chlorine/bleach, do NOT go in but also do NOT expect David to fix the issue - you may as well go home, 5. The TVâs arenât smart TVâs, they are free view normal TVâs and this is a form of false-advertising, 6. Take all other ratings with a pinch of salt, it is unbelievable that anyone else has experienced a nice time at this place as it was literal hell for us. Itâs a true and absolute disappointment and shame that genuine customers looking for a nice place to go away, kick their feet up and relax away from stress and build life-long memories are duped into this nightmare of a holiday by and with David. Please trust me when I say this: IF YOU HAVE OPTIONS OF WHERE YOU GO, DO NOT GO HERE - AND DO NOT THINK ABOUT GOING HERE IF YOU DONâT HAVE OPTIONS - ITâS A MASSIVE WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME. From all of that has happened, I will be making a formal complaint to Sykes and obtaining a full refund.
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Maxine
This is constructive criticism not a complaint. There was little to no kitchen utensils for a self catering lodge. The combo oven as advertised didnât work however it had been replaced with a microwave. There were no utensils suitable to use in a microwave, not even a jug or any bowls other than cereal bowls. Fortunately we had taken an air fryer with us as we intended to cook, we would have struggled without it. Apart from that a lovely stay.
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David Nicholas
Local Pub only 10 minutes walk away serving lovely meals and drinks. Property within travelling area for Stratford upon Avon, Blenheim Palace , Oxford and all the small Cotswold villages. Wouldnât hesitate to book again