Had this been our first Rural Retreats holiday, it would possibly been our last.However our previous 2 bookings were both excellent.
Facilities were adequate but no more.The housekeeper was on her honeymoon and this may have caused some inadequacies.
Not up to the standard of other 5star we have been to with you.Some of the cottage info was incorrect and misleading.Lighting in kitchen was poor. Toilet flush was awful.This was reported at the time,but the handyman did not improve the situation,and nobody came back to check.
The cottage was perfect, the peace and quiet calming. Lemon drizzle cake and homemade marmalade very tasty thank you. Disappointed we had to drive to eat out but that wasn't the fault of Bonython Estate. Loved wandering the gardens.
Wonderful stay, beautiful property with lovely grounds. Perfectly placed to explore all that Cornwall has to offer.
In need or redecoration and some maintenance needs.
Location is stunning. Accommodation too. Welcome pack and all kitchen necessities available. Clean, homely. Love you the free use of the gardens once they're shut to the public. Love it.
What a lovely review, thank you very much.
A very nice property with excellent facilities. It's location within this estate and with access to the beautifully maintained and laid out Gardens is quite spectacular.
Not apparent from details that it is in a complex of three rental properties. The property is tired and needs upgrading. It smelled disused so we needed many perfumed candles to help with this. The window blinds etc. are awful and need replacing. The dishwasher didn't work. There were no thoughtful touches at all.
The bed and pillows are not comfortable. The door to the property did not lock properly. We had booked 5 nights but we left after 3 nights. The wood burner and the logs were much appreciated. We booked based on good reviews from previous guests, but perhaps it now needs a bit of TLC to make the property welcoming to future guests.
Beautiful,quiet and comfortable accommodation and location. Spotlessly clean and a comprehensive hamper on arrival to get our break started well.
Beautiful cottage, in a perfect location for a very quiet break.
Just as advertised, couldn't have asked for more.
lovely cottage, beautifully furnished. one minor issue would be that the entrance door did not feel secure when locked.
Lovely venue and wonderful to have access to the garden. Cottage very comfortable and loved the cottage's little walled garden. Homemade cake and biscuits were delicious and much appreciated. Felt the courtyard was very dark - a suggestion that some trees are pruned and walls painted and brightened up. We like to make constructive comments !
4½ miles south of Helston, this delightful cottage on a tranquil estate has been renovated to a five star standard. It features a large sitting room exposed beams and a wood burning stove and a contemporary kitchen with granite worktops.
Stardust Stargazing Hut is a luxurious and cosy retreat for two set next to a private lake and woodlands. Guests can enjoy a romantic retreat with a unique glass panel roof, Scandinavian hot tub, chimenea, and wood burning stove.
Converted from Cotswold stone outbuildings, this romantic bolthole is tucked away in a hidden valley with spectacular views of rural parkland. Tally Ho Cottage is just two miles from the unspoilt village of Hawling, one of the highest spots in the Cotswolds.
For holidays taken between 12 April 2019 And 26 April 2019 Minimum of 3 nights booking.
Great facilities, very clean and WiFi let us stream HD Netflix no problem! Absolutely loved The Barn and would recommend it to anyone!
Amazing cottage in an lovely location. It was warm and friendly whilst being modern at the same time. The cottage had everything you could need. Our nearly three year old loved his “new house” for the week we stayed and was sad to leave.
Lovely spacious and well-equipped property in a great location. A real rural retreat!
Excellent location. Cleanliness and quality of accommodation outstanding. Facilities top quality.
Only minor fault was welcome hamper which was poor - disappointed..
We loved our stay at the barn. It was very clean and had everything we needed. Felt like a home away from home and would definitely stay there again!
We loved our stay at the barn, the property is extremely well equipped and maintained to a high standard. The location is excellent and the ambiance of the site is very relaxing. A hamper of food and milk is provided on arrival which is a fantastic service. I have seen some criticism that this hamper includes gluten free products. I personally think it is wonderful that the owners accommodate people with other dietary needs and see no issue with this being provided. There is a local store nearby should you require. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area and we will definitely be returning. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay.
The Barn was perfect. Had everything you could ask for and the service was fanatastic. Kendal was very helpful and resolved any issues immediately.
No alcohol! And gluten and dairy free. Very strange!!!!! Very lovely acomadation though.
Tea poor. Only soya milk.
Might be worth checking the 'use by' date on food left in the hamper left for guests (which otherwise was lovely!).
Beautiful barn with a fantastic sunny courtyard, really peaceful setting with fantastic scenery.
Exceptional self catering, there was nothing to miss from home because literally everything was provided. Beautifully maintained cottage and surrounding farm lovely area, very highly recommended.
The Barn is nicely appointed and reasonably equipped (although not fully to RR standards). The fact that the owners in a hospitality industry, think it appropriate to enforce their own dietary preferences (no gluten, no dairy, no alcohol) on their guests is extraordinary. We tried to unravel this in advance with the housekeeper to avoid being given and paying for gluten/dairy free option which would certainly not be our choice and ended up with half a hamper - no fruit, no eggs, no fruit juice, no filter coffee, no cereal. This isn't really acceptable.
Set within a farm setting of 40 acres, offering far reaching countryside views to admire, the property lies just 12 miles from Bath and four miles from Frome which offers a mainline station with direct links from London Paddington.
Wonderful peaceful location. Harold is a great host. The cottage is very comfortable and relaxing. My only negative is that I think the rental is too high for a 2 person cottage.
A delighful place in all ways. Clean, warm and all the facilities you would ever require.
Great characterful property. V safe for dogs. Owner v friendly and obliging. Excellently equipped property.
We spent a lovely, relaxing week here.The Cider Mill is cosy, comfortable and equipped with everything you might need. The underfloor heating is great. The location, surrounded by orchards, is lovely and peaceful but within easy reach of many places of interest. Harold was very hospitable and provided a good welcome hamper (and tasty homemade apple cake).
The Cider Mill is a perfect location for peace and tranquillity. The surrounding orchards and countryside are beautiful with local pubs nearby.
Very pleasant owner and an excellent hamper.
Harold is very friendly and knowledgable about the area made us feel very welcome. The property is quaint in a lovely location and people are very friendly in the area.
The bed was unfortunately so uncomfortable as it is so hard it must be an orthopaedic mattress it would really benefit from a luxury mattress topper that is extremely soft. Thankfully we slept on top of the duvet and used the blanket to keep us warm but lack of sleep rather spoilt the weekend. Also this property is marked as ground floor it really should say its a ground floor maisonette and that there is potentially people above. We would not have booked this property if we'd known we'd be below another property. Could do with some kitchen cloths to wipe surfaces as we only had a tired and rather dirty looking sponge. Hamper was not as well stocked as we have experienced elsewhere.
We're sorry you found the mattress uncomfortable. It is a relatively recent purchase and was sourced from a quality supplier. Beds are a tricky area as we all have different comfort requirements. As described on our website, The Cider Mill is all ground floor accommodation, with The Hop Kiln occupying the first floor of the same mill conversion. Both properties have their own access, gardens and seating areas. (These properties are booked separately).
Harold was very welcoming and we found the Cider Mill warm and comfortable. We hope to return once the weather is better. A chopping board in the kitchen would be a useful addition.
Superb. We'd love to live there !
Very nice location and comfortable cosy accommodation. Underfloor heating was a bonus!
We have given this "cottage" a poor rating as we feel we were misled. The Cider Mill is in fact a downstairs flat. We were disappointed to find this out after four days when upstairs became occupied and we were subjected to a lot of noise of footsteps across the ceiling and we could hear their television above ours. This spoilt what would have been a lovely place. Also, the photograph on your website of the outside of the building is NOT that of the actual property.
The Cider Mill is one part of a 16th Century hop farm mill conversion. It is all ground floor accommodation, as detailed in our brochure, with its own access, garden and patio area. The Hop Kiln is the top floor of the same mill conversion, this property also has it's own access, garden and seating area. These properties are booked separately.
Cottage was clean and nice arrival basket provided. Couch and chair were very comfortable. Bed was so hard, we were unable to sleep on it. Used the couch and chair for the week which were acceptable if not ideal. Bathroom was nice with great shower. Lighting was good in unit.
We loved staying at the cider mill. Everything was as we expected from a rural retreats cottage. This is the third cottage that we have booked through rural retreats and we were not disappointed. Harold was extremely welcoming and we appreciated his friendly, helpful approach.
Lovely peaceful location and spacious well appointed accommodation.
The ground floor accommodation of a two storey Grade II listed Cider Mill boasting original features of oak beams and exposed brick work with accommodation. The property benefits from a spacious living area, cylindrical double bedroom and a shower room whilst being a mile from the village of Bosbury, 5 miles from Ledbury and 16 miles from Hereford.
When we first arrived, we found the location was idyllic. Due to the late check-in, 4pm. We arrived with much of the day gone so we headed out for a walk in the surrounding fields and country and thoroughly enjoyed it. That evening the owner, Sebastian popped by to meet and great us and was hesitant about us having a German shepherd. That make us feel very awkward to the point we almost up and left that same night. We booked through Rural Retreats and expressed we had a German shepherd and was told this was fine and not an issue. While I appreciate Sebastian is looking after his interests and explained of a previous time a dog did some damage - Rural retreats should stop large dogs being allowed as part of the booking. As I mentioned this made us feel very awkward and really dampened our whole experience and we felt we had to be extra cautious.
The location turned out to be very close to local amenities and was well placed as you wasn’t able to tell unless. There is plenty to see and do within the area.
I do think that the late check in of 4pm is a bit too late, the cowshed isn’t a large building and to allow 6 hours to clean it before the next guest can arrive almost makes the first day redundant, the cowshed could be cleaned within 2 hrs at most.
The welcome hamper was a nice thought however given their location and proximity to location wildlife and farms etc we would have liked to see some more organic or locally produced items, most of the welcome basket was from Tesco’s all except the butter and cheese if I recall.
The external courtyard was as described, albeit the gate latches were broken and we had to resort to use a breeze block to keep the gates closed while the dog was out there.
To summarise while we enjoyed the area thoroughly and certainly would return we unfortunately probably wouldn’t rebook this property.
Homely feel, and amazing views.
It was fantastic. We have a fabulous time, Sebastian was the perfect host. 100% would stay again!
What great feedback for our gorgeous new property the Cowshed. Many thanks.
The property was beautifully presented- quirky- with quality fixtures and fittings. It was clean, well equipped and the welcome hamper was well stocked. There were plenty of local walks, and Wells was also within walking distance! The owner was friendly but respectful of our privacy. Would love to re-visit.
useful. Owners a positive delight and bought a parasol which was needed for the extreme unexpected heat.
Would return in the future and recommend.
Couples will love the seamless blend of quirky style and top quality interiors at The Cowshed. Situated just 10 minutes from Wells, the rural location is ideal for walks, pub visits, culture and unwinding in a peaceful setting any time of the year.
A beautiful place to stay with everything you could need.
steve and sue was amazing hosts they made sure we had everything we needed and more, I have never experienced this level of hospitality from the moment we was on the train they were in contact to find out what time we would reach as they said we could enter the property before 4pm which was awesome as sometimes with other homes you would typically have to wait and by then you would be tired especially if you came from far on public transport,they also messaged us the night before to find out our dietary requirements in case we were veggies as they prepared a lovely hamper (the best one we've had so far),steve also gave us a lift into town which was appreciated as we didn't drive, when we arrived it felt like home to the moment we left (we really didn't want to leave) it was a truly relaxing place we was planning when we wanted to come back already hopefully in the next few months , we will definitely reccomend to friends and family,a lot of thought has gone into making the cwtch high spec, warm,squeaky clean, no bugs or spiders ,amazing refreshing shower its just pure perfection, a must see/stay, thanks to steve and sue x.
Have stayed in many good cottages, this was one of the best.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that The Cwtch is one of the best cottages you have stayed in.
Extremely comfortable and well appointed cottage. Steve and Sue and the dogs were very friendly and helpful.
Cottage excellently appointed - Steve could not have been more helpful - couldn't ask for more.
The property is stunning! The owners have gone to get lengths to add extra touches to make this the perfect place to stay.
The Cwtch provides you with the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, with close proximity to a beautiful coastline and the many attractions that South Wales has to offer including the Millennium Stadium only half an hour away.
Perfect , comfortable cottage, very high standard .
Had a wonderful stay at The Dairy. It is a very comfortable cottage with everything you would need for a holiday in Pembrokeshire. Extremely comfortable bed and lovely cosy living room with wood burner! The local villages (newport and fishguard) are only 5 mins in the car and the walks on the coastal path are amazing. we will definitely be returning ! The welcome basket was great too thank you! stocked full of local produce,delicious!
Fantastic facilitaties. Great location for lots of walks. Exceptionally clean.
The cottage was delightful, spacious and spotlessly clean. The welcome pack was thoughtful and charming. We enjoyed the company of Mike and his wife who were deputising while Helen was away. We aim to return.
Welcome basket superb. Everything we could possibly need for the holiday accommodation was provided and also was essentially new.
Hosts very friendly and helpful.
Will certainly put this place on our list to visit again in the future.
A lovely cottage ,very comfortable ,great location and the owners were friendly and helpful .One of the best Rural Retreats , would love to visit again we had a super week.
Amazing. The Dairy has been beautifully renovated recently and we laughed that it was probably better equipped than out own home!
We came to stay here for our 'mini-moon' the day after we got married, with our little Westie dog. It was the perfect relaxation after the hectic pre-wedding.
We are keen walkers so there was easy access to the coastal path etc. but sat in the pristine garden it was so tranquil.
We had a lovely card from the hosts as I think Rural Retreats must have passed on that we'd just got married - it was really appreciate thank you; the hosts are also lovely - keep themselves to themselves but happy to chat if they are around.
We were so sad to leave. I really cannot fault it at all.
Fantastic cottage . Everything we needed for a wonderful holiday , set in a beautiful location . Nothing was too much for our welcoming hosts .
The Dairy had been very thoughtfully renovated with great attention to detail, the property and garden was clean and tidy with good quality furnishings and equipment. The owners were friendly and on hand if needed, there was a wonderful welcome hamper and lots of thoughtful extras.
Excellent property perfectly situated with lots to do nearby.The Dairy was spotlessly clean and very well equipped.Great attention to detail.Enclosed garden was a bonus as we brought our dog with us.Owners next door most helpful but not intrusive.A wonderful break away!
Beautiful warm cottage, refurbished, furnished and equipped to the highest standard. We very much enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to anyone.
The great feedback for The Dairy continues. Thank you so much for taking the trouble to leave yours.
Immaculately clean, warm and cosy with everything her needed including an enormous comfy bed! Very helpful and friendly owners - especially as we mistakenly turned up a day early!
We took our dog and there are fantastic walks from the house up in to hills with spectacular views as well as wonderful empty beaches to explore (it's February so not many beach goers around). Would definitely recommend.
Comfortable, smart, spotless, roomy, well equipped, dog friendly cottage with a lovely walled garden. Friendly and helpful owners.
The Dairy is excellent. The host and her family are welcoming, the accommodation itself is great, with literally everything to make the stay perfect!
What lovely feedback for our new property The Dairy. We are are so pleased that everyone has left great reviews for this little gem.
The place we stayed was excellent, nice and beautiful and good location.
Perfect place to enjoy Pembrokeshire!
An attractively refurbished cottage for two in the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coastal National Park, voted the UK's Holiday Destination of the Year 2018. Wonderful for walkers and wildlife lovers with nearby Fishguard and Newport for restaurants, shopping and galleries.
For holidays taken between 18 April 2019 And 22 April 2019 Minimum of 3 nights booking.
Well thought out and stunning cottage well done for having it on your books has restored our faith in you after a dissapointment last year.
This was an absolutely perfect property for us both to have a relaxing break mid Christmas. James was very welcoming and the house is wonderfully equipped. The gardens are beautiful and thanks to many helpful tips from James and information in the house itself, we walked miles, went to lovely pubs and had a thoroughly good time!
Would give 6 out of 5 if I could! Just loved The Dairy. Peaceful village location. Beautiful garden to relax and eat in. Great attention to detail in the comfortable house. James, our friendly and helpful host, has thought of everything. What a treat!
This a really lovely place with stunning gardens to explore. Very comfortable and well equipped - can’t fault it. One of the best Rural Retreats cottages we have stayed at!
A sensitively converted former cheese press, located in the popular village of Eckington and set within wonderful private gardens at the base of Bredon Hill. Guests will love the relaxed and stylish accommodation which is the perfect location for exploring the unspoilt beauty of Worcestershire and the Cotswolds.
Really lovely, modern and well-decorated apartment. We really enjoyed using it as a base and the surrounding countryside was perfect for walks and runs. Only main negative is the food situation - a 20 minute drive to the nearest good pubs (which were excellent!) and the studio itself isn’t really set up for self-catering with only a basic provision of equipments provided. Pat was lovely and did lend us anything missing though and always helpful with suggestions.
What a lovely review for The Garden Studio. Thank you so much.
Patricia is a wonderful host and the area around the garden studio is beautiful with great walks and pubs near by. The accommodation is immaculate and very well furnished for a short break.
What a lovely review for our new little gem The Garden Studio. Thank you so much for leaving your feedback.
Situated in a peaceful hamlet nestled amongst the woods in the Cotswolds Hills 10 miles from Cirencester and 6 miles from Stroud. The Garden Studio provides accommodation all on one level and benefits from a double bedroom with king size bed and en-suite wet room.
It is a really well converted property and very spacious. One of the best we have visited.
(Given it is very new, there were a surprising number of minor electrical issues we encountered).
Beautiful, comfortable property in a fabulous setting.
We stayed in the Potting Shed 2 years ago & lovely it, so this year we thought we would try the Bothy. Both are equally good & this year we managed to walk more of the 1000 ares of land your aloud to roam on. The great weather was a bonus. The Bothy so relaxing. I asked for a extra night before the start of out holiday as it was available. Rural retreat sorted this out straight away the day I phoned. We were very pleased about this.
I booked this break as a surprise for my husband to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. It was just perfect with the property being well equipped, secluded and the welcome hamper was a very special touch. With soft classical music playing on our arrival; this was just the job and was the perfect romantic break I had hoped it would be. The grounds and surroundings are beautiful though we were blessed with sunny, warm weather. I would definitely recommend this property [and the others looked lovely too] and hope to stay again one day.
Beautiful accommodation in great location, lovely estate staff, and full marks to the housekeeper as the cottage was absolutely spotless. As others have said, it is just off the A5 but the slight sound of traffic was minimal and in no way intrusive. Meal at the Granary was excellent. The only major drawback was the excessive heat in the lounge/kitchen in the afternoons and evenings - for privacy and for keeping out the sun some curtains/bliinds are sorely in need on the entrance doors (screens are provided but are rather small and don't cover the door area very well). Take a fan (or two) if staying in the summer, especially in the sort of heat we've had recently! Also no DVD player which would be a really great addition and cheap to address.
Wonderful accommodation and location. Need transport to make the most of it. Gorgeous decor and everything you could need. Had a lovely stay.
Excellent! Attractive well equipt accommodation, relaxing environment. Super.
Beautiful cottage in picturesque setting. My mother came with me. While I had a wonderful time at David Poxon's watercolour workshop she enjoyed relaxing at the Bothy and walking the spectacular grounds. She would have happily moved in for good. Thank you.
Wonderful spacious quiet cottage in a lovely location. Brilliant welcome pack of food.
When we arrived virtually every light in the place was on this seemed an extraordinary waste of energy when we're all trying to be as green as possible.
Gates were locked so returning from the Granary at 4.30pm, I couldn't get through the gate in the walled garden to get back to the cottage. Another time having walked around the lake, I had to climb over a high barred gate get to get to the restaurant. Luckily the waiter allowed me through the backdoor after the meal!
Thank you for your review. The lights are left on to provide a nice welcome for our guest's arrival which sometimes is after dark. In the welcome letter, at the property, are the gate codes and I am sorry that you didn't find these.
Beautiful property, very spacious and comfortable. We had the estate to ourselves for lovely walks. Only minor gripe (mentioned by previous guests) is the very small supply of cutlery & basic crockery. Otherwise very good indeed.
The cottage is very comfortable and spacious for two people and finished to a very high standard. We really appreciated the woodburner being part of our stay in February, and the unusual furnishings round and about. Having the deli and restaurant on site was an additional bonus, along with the extensive estate grounds.
This was our second visit to the Gardener's Bothy and it is still relaxed luxury. It was a great place to welcome in the New year and we loved the Christmas tree and table decoration in the cottage. New Years Eve lunch at the Granary Grill was excellent.
We stayed at the Gardener's Bothy over Christmas. The property was as expected from the photo's. The decor was beautiful, there were plenty of logs for the stove and it was great living on one level. We had access to the grounds of Weston Park and as the house and gardens were closed we had the whole estate to ourselves. We ate at the Granary on the first night. We were the on diners, but it was the Thursday before Christmas. The food was ok but nothing special. This property is highly recommended having stayed in 100's of cottages in the past.
The best cottage we have stayed in - and there have been many! The Bothy has been beautifully transformed into a fantastically spacious home from home. The furnishings and fittings are high spec, and reflect the original building's purpose. We loved quirky touches such as the metal dining table and the barrel side table. Also the designs on the curtains and blinds, and the standard lamps in the sitting room.
We appreciated the lovely hamper and toiletries, which were a real treat.
The standard of housekeeping was extremely impressive - we are going to return in the new year!
This former gardener’s workshop has been refurbished to the highest standards, offering a spacious open plan living space, wood burning stove, hi-spec kitchen and large bedroom with luxurious en-suite bath made for two. Set in the historic Weston Park Estate which offers 1,000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown with direct access through a secret door to The Granary Grill and Deli.
Stunning location, place so cosy and comfortable and to a very high standard. We absolutely loved our stay, such an unique and amazing place to stay. Excellent facilities with stunning pool. Amazing staff, friendly and so easy to talk to. Thank you Honor for looking after us.
This is a unique property, even by Rural Retreats standards which must have cost a fortune to build and to furnish in its semi-luxurious style. On arrival it certainly has the Wow factor. Unfortunately it falls down, in what I would consider, and you may not, the lack of information. In all other Rural Retreats cottages where I have stayed, and there have been many, there has always been provided a 'directory' giving information on such things as - how to use the equipment, details of local amenities including doctors etc., (comforting to know at my age), restaurants, walks etc.. Non of this is provided at the Gate Lodges. On telephoning the housekeeper to obtain the WiFi password (why on earth is this not available at the property), I asked her where I could find the directory and was told in a rather brusque way that they did not do that sort of thing. Thus later when I was unable to work the cooker (no instructions), and combined with a disgusting smell from the kitchen sink, apart from boiling a kettle I was forced to eat all my meals out of the house. Similarly the top of the range coffee machine was useless (no instructions) and there is no microwave.
Despite the high quality fittings throughout, the property feels a little soulless, possibly because it is so cold, particularly at night. Again it was impossible to adjust the heating (no instructions) and I found myself having to watch television in my overcoat.
It would also have been nice to have had information on walking on the surrounding estate or the Sibston estate. Was this allowed or not? Mention was made in the visitors book by previous guests of visits to a swimming pool and boating on a lake - but where were these places? Again no information.
Now I am sure that you will say that I should have rung the housekeeper for this information, but after my first icy reception, I did not feel that I wanted to 'bother' her further, and in any case should this really be necessary.
It was as though we were the first people to stay there . All clean . All tidy. Comfy sofa comfy bed . Fully equipped kitchen etc etc .
Fantastic place. The only fault was that it was a bit further from the main estate than we had anticipated. However, that was reflected in the price.
Expect the unexpected at The Gate Lodges located a short drive from Sibton Park Estate. These Grade II listed lodges, designed by the celebrated neoclassical architect James Wyatt, have been ingeniously extended and marry historical architecture with modern comforts.
What a wonderful place! It was perfect, and we will be staying again. Very high standard of accommodation in an idyllic location. Lisa and Steve are delightful hosts - thanks for a memorable stay.
Would liked to have stayed longer - will no doubt go back sometime.
Excellent in every way. Great location, wonderful facilities and great hosts.
Perfect for our needs (particularly for our two dogs) in a lovely location. Caring hosts and an excellent welcome hamper - we will definitely be returning.
We loved the location: great views all round, and a splendid enclosed garden with a beautiful patio. The cottage has bags of character and the owners are helpful. We also went on a llama walk with them. It's easy to fall in love with llamas!
The cottage was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and in a beautiful setting.
It was furnished with great style and a lot of thought went into everything that was provided, e.g. Fresh flowers, wine, essentials in the fridge and a lovely basket of goodies.
The towels and bedding were soft and white and there was lovely hot water. It was perfect.
What a fantastic review for The Granary. Thank you so much.
The Granary, three miles from Newent, offers excellent, spacious accommodation and peaceful seclusion in a very rural position at the end of a half mile private road. Guests will enjoy sunny south facing views across farmland and privately owned woodland.
Lovely and secluded - a great spot for peace and quiet! Not a very hot shower, needs better instruction manuals for appliances & rubbish disposal and there are a few water leaks. Overall, a beautiful and recommended place to stay!
Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Knoll Tower, it is in a beautiful setting. We have referred your comments to the owner who will update the instruction manuals and further investigate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back to Rural Retreats very soon.
Very unique, stunning accommodation with breathtaking views all around.
Excellent location, and quirky comfort.
It would be helpful if some indication was given in the brochure that a very steep and narrow staircase has to be negotiated to access living and bed rooms. One of the couple was 85 yrs old, and I would say the property is quite unsuitable for anyone physically disabled.
Absolutely delightful property in a private, scenic location with amazing views from the top. We loved seeing the wildlife: rabbits, foxes, bats, squirrels and of course the more common sheep.
Very tastefully and comfortably furnished throughout. An ideal country retreat.
Beautiful building in stunning location! Well equipped, enjoyed the welcoming hamper.
Went for our honeymoon and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, will be going back!
absolutely lovely place and location. couldn't have wished for anything better! not a person in sight only sheep!
Wow - What a fantastic location, simply beautiful! Superb service received from the team, especially Andrea who went the extra mile to arrange something special for our anniversary. Highly recommended. Thank you!
What a lovely recommendation for the Knoll Tower. Thank you for your kind words.
Fabulous thank you, we loved it!
Amazing building, made a memorable and enjoyable short break for husband’s 50th birthday. Very relaxing, felt calm and peaceful and we didn’t want to leave! Quiet and secluded. Plenty of character.
The tower was clean and warm and well appointed. Really liked the sitting room at the top of the tower (hubby appreciated the smart TV). Good WiFi.
Negative: don’t rely on the welcome hamper! Juice and (tiny) bottle of milk were out of date, no eggs or bacon or cereal. Bring your own food! No shops nearby except the expensive deli, which didn’t really have much everyday food - eg we couldn’t buy milk there.
Negative: a bit of very distant background noise at night from motorway and aeroplanes. But not really noticeable to most people, I suspect!
Amazing venue. Secluded location, all mod cons. Made me feel like Lord of the Manor for the five nights I stayed. I saw hardly anyone apart from at The Granary, after a long walk from the Knoll. One of the best locations I have ever stayed in. This venue is totally unsuitable for people with mobility issues otherwise sublime.
wonderful property, quirky, very high standard and beautifully remote and romantic.
The Knoll tower was a wonderful place to stay we were slightly disappointed.
We arrived on 27.10 the milk which was in the welcome back expired on 26.
The small very attractive battery operated lights, the batteries were dead and there were no replacements, there were no additional night lights so once used 1 evening that was it.
A tea pot would have been nice.
However this is a personnel preference.
Fab location and amazing accommodation.
Thank you so much for your kind words about The Knoll Tower. I have passed on your suggestions to the Weston Park estate.
Built circa 1865, this fascinating house is located in ancient and historic Weston Park, with panoramic views of the Shropshire countryside and Welsh borders. Situated on the far side of the Estate, its top floor sitting room looks over 'Capability' Brown’s stunning 18th century parkland and is within walking distance of the onsite Grill and Deli.
Beautiful little hidey hole in a Cornish fishing village. With its open fireplace and big roll top bath, it’s cosy and perfect for one or two. Romantic even. And the hamper I found when I got there would probably have been enough to feed me for most of the week if I hadn’t had a craving to go out for the delicious local seafood most days.
What lovely feedback for our little gem, The Langley Tarne. We are delighted that you had a good stay and thank you for leaving your feedback.
The house was very well prepared and the housekeeper was very helpful when I needed to ask to leave two hours later.
Lovely, clean and well equipped FLAT (not a cottage when there is accommodation below) Good base for exploring. Downside no outside space. Welcome hamper was lovely. Enjoyed our time in Mousehole with 2 Fore Street highly recommended for eating out.
Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay in our lovely sail loft in Mousehole. Mousehole has such old world charm with its cobbled narrow streets and properties like The Langley Tarn which frame the harbour and stretch back in warren-like lanes with no space for gardens. The quay is, of course a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
A charming, stylish and homely cottage with everything you could need and more. The bed was very comfy and the games, books and DVD's were a great touch for a super relaxing weekend. Mousehole is a quaint, picture-perfect town & I didn't want to leave. we will definitely be back.
Great location, cosy, comfortable, well equipped. Parking would be very tricky high season.
wonderful welcome pack, cosy cottage and being in Mousehole it is in a fantastic location.
It's a lovely cottage with good quality fittings and very comfy but very difficult for parking. We did have to park quite a distance away from the cottage.
The cottage was not ready at 4pm when we arrived and we were asked in advance if we required white or brown bread red or white wine. I stated white wine and brown bread. We had white bread and red wine!! Plus no milk in the fridge which was a little annoying because I would have purchased some earlier so we did have to then go looking and of course not knowing the area and being dark was a bit of a pain especially after a long journey.
However the cottage was clean and of a good standard.
Thank you for your feedback and lovely comments about The Langley Tarne. As a quintessential seaside village it has narrow streets and parking is in one of the car parks in the village. I am sorry about the housekeeping issues - the head of client services is visiting the property next week and will look into these.
Sadly we could only stay one night as my husband was taken ill. Excellent information pack enabled us to get immediate help. Food hamper excellent, facilities, comfort too. Would love to go back one day.
We were really sorry that you had to leave The Langley Tarne so early and I do hope that your husband is feeling better.
A well equipped compact cottage in the heart of this very pretty fishing village. Good local shops, pubs and restaurants.
Beautiful cottage in a perfect location.
Another lovely review for The Langley Tarne. Thank you so much.
Amazing stay in amazing location.
Thank you for your perfect concise review. We are delighted that you had a great stay at our lovely property Langley Tarne.
The cottage is beautiful and well equipped and very comfortable.
The housekeeper was very attentive.
"Make this property a winter let only. With more warning of car park situation for the elderly eg a long walk and not always spaces available.The duvet was a very high tog rating and therefore unsuitable for summer use. The windows need to be closed for security purposes.There is no outside area for relaxing, which means either a long walk to the beach or sitting in a dark room".
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Langley Tarne. We're sorry there were elements of your stay that you weren't happy with. Our website pages for the cottage offer a link to the Mousehole Harbour website which gives full details on the nearby public car parks in the village. As shown on our website, Langley Tarne has two front sash windows that look out onto a characterful winding lane. As with all of our cottages, we would recommend closing all windows and locking external doors when you leave the cottage. Although the Tarne doesn't have a garden, the beach & harbour are 100 metres away, along with plenty of lovely cafes, art galleries and artisan bakers. Not forgetting of course the beautiful December harbour lights and November bonfire night firework displays.
This romantic bolt-hole for two sits in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, 3 miles west of Penzance A short scenic bus ride that runs every 20 minutes to and from Penzance train station. The harbour sea front is two minutes’ walk from The Langley Tarne, as are many wonderful restaurants, shops and galleries.
Thanks to the house keeper / keeping for making are stay perfect.
De cottage zag er goed verzorgd en schoon uit. En het contact met Tanya was prima!
Welcome basket was very good, the bedroom was spacious and kept cool in the hot weather. Great location for walking and great views from kitchen sink so we washed up.
This was our third stay at The Link. As ever, it was warm, clean, well equipped and comfortable. Most relaxing! Will definitely be visiting again!
Wonderful location. Well appointed cottage and a hamper to die for. Enjoyed the sweeping lights at night. Would definitely recommend this cottage.
a perfect holiday home. Great for walks or a retreat alike. A true home from home. The welcome hamper was delicious - perhaps a slightly larger carton of milk would have helped due to the Bank Holiday weekend. I am sure we will return in the future.
A lot of thought goes into making you welcome especially the welcome hamper.
A lovely location in a very clean and well decorated cottage. Fine walks around too and the cliff top cafe at Overstrand was nice. There was a well stocked welcome hamper although we would suggest one pint of milk is not enough for two for evening and breakfast. It meant we had to go searching for a shop when we arrived. The bedroom was really novel in shape and atmosphere with a patterned lighthouse on the glass door. We really enjoyed our stay.
A beautiful location, fantastic views, ideal place to get away from it all and then relax in the cosiness of The Link. Will definitely book again.
The facilities were excellent except on a very severe weather weekend an electric heater had previously failed and fortunately the housekeeper provided a backup on request. We felt this should have been remedied before we arrived, especially in the prevailing conditions.
Great little place to stay!
Excellent location, spotless and a very tasty welcome hamper, will definitely revisit. First time booking with Rural Retreats and a very smooth process.
We loved the location and the décor. The hamper was also a lovely touch - we had a whole pineapple amongst many other goodies.
On the Cromer Lighthouse site with spectacular sea views, this is an interesting one bedroom cottage which has an open plan sitting/dining/kitchen area with a domed bedroom ceiling. The bedroom has been formed from the circular base of the lighthouse tower.
For holidays taken between 15 April 2019 And 25 April 2019 Minimum of 3 nights booking.
Spotlessly clean, very well equipped and an exceptionally good welcome basket. The hosts went out of their way to make us welcome and comfortable. Everything was perfect!
The excellent reviews for The Loft continue. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
Lovely cozy escape in the countryside . Hosts were excellent and the welcome hamper was much enjoyed . Enjoyed our walks and the local pub/ restaurant . Highly recommend .
It was a very enjoyable stay. We were welcome on arrival with a nice smile and a hand shake. We were exhausted and the place was quiet and very comfortable, allowing us a much needed rest. The camper basket was a beautiful surprise!!
The loft was in an idyllic location looking out over fields and close to beautiful Oxfordshire villages and the river.
We had the most amazing long weekend staying at John and Paula's little farm loft. The loft is very easy to reach from Central London by taking a train from Paddington to Goring. Since it was just a long weekend, we did not rent a car and John went above and beyond helping us with transportation from and to the station.
All the details in the loft were perfect, and the bed is very comfortable. They left some amazing products and homemade goodies in the welcome basket.
It was lambing season so we got to see the baby lambs, and John and Paula also have two sweet dogs. It is easy to get to walks and a pub nearby.
I am sad that it was just a short visit this time, but we hope to visit again soon!
Stayed at the Loft for a few days between Christmas and New Year. Accommodation was clean and comfortable and welcome hamper left by the owners was excellent, containing some additional seasonal items such as home made Christmas cake. There was also a small Christmas tree, complete with lights, and a book about Christmas Carols. The owners were helpful and checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. They gave some good recommendations on local places to eat, and, as with previous Rural Retreats accommodations, we would not hesitate to return here in the future. Perfect place to stay if you like country walks and peaceful surroundings!
Thank you for your excellent comprehensive feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your festive stay at The Loft.
Well equipped property, which although close to the owners house was still private. Owners very helpful and provided items such as great local walks on laminated cards.
Recommended for a peaceful stay in the beautiful countryside.
Lovely place to get away from it all. The hosts were very nice left us to privacy but there if we needed.
What a lovely review thank you so much.
Fantastic experience would recommend to all.
The Loft was wonderful and the welcome basket was delicious and full of lovely local food. Lovely hosts too.
Amazing place! Stunning view of sunset over the fields right from the living room! Beautiful rurual walks from your door. Wonderful, friendly hosts. Lots of homemade/home reared treats to welcome you. Decorated to a very high standard and impeccably clean. A perfect break away.
Loved every minute of our stay. Great hosts who couldn't do enough to make us comfortable. Fantastic property which was clean, well appointed and perfectly located.
Absolutely lovely. Very kind and welcoming hosts, excellent facilities and beautiful location. Thankyou so much.
Situated within easy reach of Oxford and within an hour train journey from London Paddington. The Loft is set in beautifully landscaped gardens surrounded by five acres of farmland where the owners maintain free range chickens and a small flock of Welsh halfbred sheep who may wish to say hello to you in the mornings!
For holidays taken between 1 April 2019 And 31 May 2019 Minimum of 2 nights booking.
Excellent accommodation - dog friendly as promised. Clean well equipped, quiet. An ideal base to explore the North Norfolk coast and the Broads. Fantastic welcome pack provided!
All in all we had an excellent week.
The house was exactly what we were looking for. It had a lot of character, was in spotless condition and ideally located to explore the Norfolk cost.
The Maltings is beautifully presented and had many attractive features. The welcome basket was a nice touch and very useful. However, the open staircase with polished wooden treads is quite daunting to tackle for a trip to the loo in the middle of the night for a couple in their 70s. The worst thing was the shower didn't work the whole time we were there. We reported it as soon as we arrived and the owners said they knew nothing about it. They said they would get a plumber the next day but no-one showed up. We were also disappointed that our dog was not allowed upstairs, nor on any of the furniture. Why allow dogs in the property if there are going to be so many restrictions? Had we known this would be the case, we wouldn't have booked this property. The roads around the property are very narrow with no footpaths, which made dog-walking hazardous. The narrow roads with some closed completely added to the frustrations of driving around. It was well-nigh impossible to get to North Walsham. It was warm and well equipped but some aspects of cleanliness could have been better. We won't be returning.
Thank you for your feedback. I am delighted that you felt that The Maltings was beautifully presented with attractive features. I am very sorry that you were not happy with our terms and conditions regarding dogs which apply at all of Rural Retreats' properties. These rules are in place for the comfort of all our guests.and the protection of our owners' properties which I am sure you will understand.
Excellent cottage, friendly owner, lovely hamper and dog treats too.
Cosy, clean and well-equipped cottage, everything worked, friendly owners, traffic-free lanes for cycling and dog-walking, easy walk to the village shop, short drives to several good beaches, safe and secure garden area for the dog, secluded off-street parking, a variety of comestibles including a WHOLE CAKE ready for our arrival. And plenty of spoons.
Beautifully appointed, well equipped cottage with fantastic welcome hamper and nice enclosed outside area so we could let our dog wander in and out as he pleased. Owners gave us a warm welcome, then let us get on with our holiday, knowing they were on hand if we needed anything. A very enjoyable stay.
We had an excellent time at The Maltings, we received a very warm welcome from Barbara and Roger when we arrived and throughout our stay. Everything was catered for, the welcome hamper was far more than we expected and the roses on the table were a lovely extra touch. Charlie loved his week away and the lovely walks round the village. The locals are very friendly. Would love to go back.
Very comfortable well appointed accommodation in a beautiful area.
A beautiful little cottage, very well fitted out and in an excellent location for exploring. I can’t recommend this holiday cottage enough! We visited for 5 days with our whippet and he was very appreciative of the tin of ‘pooch treats’ left in the kitchen! The little details really elevated this break for us - the welcome hamper was lovely and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare a couple of evening meals. The grounds are beautiful and very quiet. We felt very well rested when we returned to London and we fully intend to visit again next year.
The property was quiet, the hamper good but I'm afraid there were issues with cleanliness - poor. Lack of attention to detail was very evident and dissapointing - bins not emptied, interior of drawers dirty, oven not clean, fridge grimy. Dyson cylinder full (we had to empty it), dog hairs on sitting room chair. Pillow covers had marks. Hairdryer missing. This is really not up to Rural Retreats high, exacting standards.
Lovely, very clean and tidy. Welcome hamper was just amazing ! Ideal for a couple. Good location for trips to the nearby beaches and Cromer and Felbrigg hall and many other places of interest.
Visit the Gunton Arms in Thorpe Market for a memorable meal!
Excellent property in an excellent location.
Everything was what we have come to expect from rural retreats. The cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped. The welcoming hamper was excellent and the hosts were friendly and welcoming too.
Very well presented accommodation, great welcome hamper. There wasn't anything to complain about.
Everything was perfect thank you - except the eggs were out of date!! No problem. I had a lovely stay and felt welcome, comfortable and relaxed.
Lovely Cottage, beautiful welcome hamper.
The Maltings was a lovely property in a quiet location but not too far from places to visit and really nice to come back to relax.
Lovely little hideaway for two (plus a baby in our case!) that is spacious and modern. Excellent facilities and very comfortable. A good base to explore north-east Norfolk - a visit to the Gunton Arms is highly recommended!
Well presented and very well equipped holiday accommodation for two people and a dog. Very comfortable bed. Good wifi and Sky TV. Ample parking.
Friendly owners living next door who leave you in peace to enjoy the stay. Good location to visit the North Norfolk area.
The Maltings is a delightful grain store conversion attached to the two hundred year old Brewery House built originally as the manager's house for Trunch Brewery. Positioned in the tranquillity of a national network of quiet lanes, open countryside, empty beaches and woodland walks, The Maltings provides an ideal hideaway for a romantic stay for dog owners, walkers and cyclists.
For holidays taken between 1 May 2019 And 29 May 2019 Minimum of 3 nights booking.
Lovely cottage, superb location and views and very nice welcoming hamper!!
Everything you need for a relaxing stay. Peaceful and comfortable. Great location.
You will find the property at Idbury just before the church at the end of spring lane next to a telephone box.Spring lane is not sign posted,but it will show on your satnav.The Pravilion is a fantastic place to stay with amazing views across meadows.There is plenty of space for parking and lovely outside areas to relax.Inside the Pravilion it is spotlessly clean with great attention to detail.Beautiful white towels and bed linen supplied.There is a small wardrobe with hanging space and drawers.The welcome hamper was much appeciated.There are plenty of lovely places to visit nearby like Buford,Bourton-on-the-water and Stow-on-the-wold.We would definitely stay at the Pravilion again.
we enjoyed our stay in the Pavilion. It was well equipped and had beautiful views over the Cotswolds. Would have liked basic info on the television and the shower. Found the gravel road into the property difficult with my car which is very low off the ground and didn't like the ruts! Perhaps a little filling in would help.
Excellent location, friendly and helpful owner. Only suggestion for improvement would be the provision of a fly screen so patio doors could be opened without flies gaining access to eating area / kitchen.
Thank you for your feedback. I will certainly put your suggestion of a fly screen to the owner.
Lovely holiday retreat with amazing views through the big glass doors. However not possible to leave them open without being inundated with flying insects which I guess is to be expected with somewhere so rural. There were a lot of dead insects on the outside of the doors which was not very pleasant to look at from the patio or from the inside when the door was open into the room. Apart from that, very comfortable although a little hot as there are no windows to open, only the big doors. We enjoyed our break, it was very peaceful and a good location from which to explore the Cotswold villages but I wouldn't choose to go back there.
Excellent location, amazing view from property and very high standard of accommodation. A perfect retreat but with everything you need.
Property fine but sad to see Owner 's property neglected.
This delightful property The Pavilion, located in Idbury near Stow-on-the-Wold, has unrivalled south-facing views of the beautiful rolling Cotswold countryside. French windows running the length of the property give a panoramic view across farmland and forests.