Self-catering luxury holiday cottages in the UK & Ireland

Had a wonderful time at Rosemary Cottage and the Welcome Pack was amazing.

One small point you need a much larger fridge for a family of 5 who enjoy their wine!!!

Actually between average and good.

Rosemary Cottage was simply perfect, from the moment we closed those gates, we where in peaceful perfection. The garden and patio where well used, the kitchen is very well equipped and so relaxing for that morning cuppa, with the stable doors open listening to the dawn chorus, watch for cheeky blackbird that sit on the stable door waiting for your toast crusts. The lounge is a relaxing and comfy retreat to enjoy and evening around the open fire whilst reading or engaging in one of the many family board games. If you want to venture further afield, I am reliably informed that less than 80 paces from the front door The Golden Ball, offers liquid refreshments and sumptuous meals and your four legged friend is welcome too. Mix in the beautiful countryside and walks, well what else could you ask for... Oh yes to stay longer x

Bathroom a little small and toilet flush took a long time. Hamper on arrival very good

Lovely cottage, clean and very spacious for just us two. Really near a very good pub and lovely area

Still like this property after several return visits. But, a little attention to the lighting in the bathrooms necessary,(very dim, not helped by two lights being out of action -not a simple matter of bulb replacement) and the central heating - had to purchase a bleed key and bleed all the radiators. The house was not as warm as previously.
The logs are almost impossible to burn (probably not seasoned) and have noticed this over the last three stays (Am used to burning logs in log fires).
Otherwise, very nice as usual.

Cottage was lovely and extremely well equipped. Very clean and welcoming, Special attention to detail with the welcome hamper as it was Christmas. There was even a decorated Christmas tree waiting for us with the mince pies.

As much as this is a characteristic and genuinely old cottage with much charm ,which we totally wanted.. we found the actual facilities super disappointing. the shower is basically unusable in the main bathroom as there is a huge timber piece right at head level . pretty dangerous. ,similar for the bath which half of our bodies could fit into only!.Also the single room bed was of terrible quality ,it was again barely usable and our little girl got very little sleep. the kitchen was well equipped and really pleasant the front room very nice. The best thing about the cottage sadly was the hamper which was very well put together and greatly appreciated. Im sad ,as this cottage we have stayed in before when my daughter was in a moses basket in the main room and being a smaller party at the time ,it wasn't too bad ,but with max capacity this time, the in laws and a bigger child ! i certainly wouldn't stay again..... its a shame as lower swell is just gorgeous. I think the owner really also needs to look at the flush in the main toilet which was again malfunctioning quite badly and took at least 3 flushes to clear the system .

Cottage misrepresented by description of it overlooking village green. The latter was a small triangle of grass at the junction of 3 roads and the cottage actually sat on the busiest of these! Our image of the classic green with pub, church and cricket pitch was cruelly disappointed! Although clean and well presented, the interior shots of the cottage are very flattering and I was disappointed by how much darker and smaller the sitting room actually was.The welcome pack was really excellent though, but, for the price, there could have been red wine alongside the white, as neither of us drink that!

Have stayed there before and on each occasion we have enjoyed a very good, relaxing holiday.

Welcome hamper was lovely, location of cottage excellent. Could be improved by having some written instructions/info of the local walks in the cottage as most people going there would benefit from that more personal info. Thought the cottage price was slightly expensive for what it was but over all good.

Great cottage, as described and very comfortable, excepting the bed in the single bedroom which was very uncomfortable almost to the point of not being useable.
On one occasion the window cleaners accessed the property via rear doors to garden, which we weren't expecting and our dog was in the garden, which could have resulted in someone being bitten (it didn't) - this possibility needs to be flagged or communicated in advance?
Despite a 10 night stay, we received no contact from the housekeeper; it would have been nice for towels to have been changed etc., although admittedly we didn't try to phone and laundered them ourselves.
There were no specific instructions around waste recycling, so we were a little unsure of what went where etc - information could be improved.

Excellent property but temperamental wifi urging costly by connection.

Beautifully kept cottage in a lovely location. The garden was perfect for the family. It was great to get a hamper of goodies on arrival to start us off without having to dash out to the shops. Really enjoyed our stay here.

The cottage was very clean and tidy, with good heating and hot water available at all times. The welcome pack is a nice gesture and very well received.

Wonderful cottage, beautifully presented
We were very happy and will use you again

It was a beautiful cottage - clean, tidy and well kept garden.
However we had only 1 match and enough logs for a few days, we decided to buy more logs from the garden centre as we were enjoying the fire only to find on our return home there had been a log delivery - had we known we would have unlocked the wood store (instead our boys had the job of putting all logs in the store) my point is that a note from the housekeeper on our arrival would have been appreciated.
Overall we very much enjoyed our stay and our boys loved that they learned to play chess with your chess set (which has a pawn missing but we improvised). Even though it was dog friendly and we in fact brought our dog, there were no dog hairs around or doggy smells.
The equipment was adequate and it was good to have washer/dryer facilities which meant no holiday washing when we arrived home. The bedroom tv was a bit temperamental - something to do with the scarf connection I think my husband said.
There was plenty of water pressure. The light in the ensuite was temperamental in that you had to pull the cord for 3 or 4 seconds before it would switch on.
Overall we were impressed with the cottage, facilities and housekeeping service - we very much enjoyed our stay thank you

Good all round

This is the second cottage we have rented and we couldn't fault the first one,I'm sorry I forget the name,but I'm afraid I was very disappointed with Rosemary cottage. The cottage decor I think looks tired and there are lots of areas where it has obviously been damp so the walls/wallpaper has brown marks around the affected area. The shower in the bathroom was simply useless,I'm just glad I don't have long hair! The television in the lounge only had BBC1 and BBC2,I don't think this is acceptable. The best thing about the cottage I'm afraid was the welcome hamper. I'm sorry I can't be more positive.

Bad

Good. No problems. Bath shape a tad odd.

Beautifully clean tidy and welcoming

Fantastic house, with wonderful grounds.
Great location in the countryside
Fantastic resources for children

Everything we wanted and more!

Fantastic character house, well equipped. Generous welcome hamper. Super location

The Mill House is beautiful and has a lovely family atmosphere and was generously supplied with games/boots/kites/cricket wicket & bats and even a croquet set!
Our 5 grandchildren loved exploring it and had great fun with treasure hunts
We look forward to returning

The house was amazing and the gardens were fabulous. It was absolutely perfect for 3 families with young children - so much space and lots of games and dvds availalble for the children. So well equipped - every detail had been thought of. The welcome hamper was a real treat! We all wanted to live there forever!!

Lovely lovely place with thoughtful touches.

Fabulous house in a great location.

A small thing that would have made a big difference...Given the size of the house / groups staying at the barn, it seems providing more than one roll of paper towels, and perhaps more dishwasher tablets, would be sensible. Similarly, providing dishwashing gloves and effective sponges or brushes for dishes would be a great help to guests, and in turn, would help everyone keep the house tidy.

Great place for a family getaway, location to die for !

It was good

The facilities in the house were fantastic. So well equipped for everyone including families. A fab layout too. Loved the White Company shower bits too. Thanks!

It was clean and comfortable and a great place to relax. Fitted stair gates (as well as high chair and cot) kept it relaxing even with young children. Lovely welcome hamper and Christmas decorations, More fridge space upstairs would have helped a lot, as would a fully working kettle.

Excellent

We loved everything...the barn was made so welcoming and we had everything we could need. Highly recommended

Everything was as advertised. One small problem was dealt with quickly
and without fuss.

No spare loo paper, nor light bulbs! Missed the billiard table. Pool table not the same sadly. Table tennis brilliant. Otherwise superb.

The property together with fixtures and fittings was ecellent thank you

One problem with WI fi sorted very quickly, property in clean condition, and comfortable, no other issues very satified

Excellent

Needs slight Maintenance for price. Absolutely excellent hampers. Friendly & attentive housekeeper. Safe peaceful location for families.

We booked Wall Hills Barn 12 months in advance of our daughter's wedding which was due to take place near Malvern. It was the size of the property which really appealed to us,despite the distance between Thornbury where Wall Hills Barn is situated, and Malvern, We stayed at the barn for 3 nights prior to the wedding and two nights after. The accommodation is superb, beautifully appointed and equipped with everything most large groups would need for a celebration or other gathering. Communications were good in advance of our stay (directly with the housekeeper) which was reassuring. On arrival the welcome pack and other small unexpected touches were a delight. We arranged for wedding hair and make up to come to the barn on the wedding morning, along with the wedding photographer - each of the suppliers commented on what a beautiful venue it was. The property lends itself to good photographs both inside and out. The gardens and play areas are delightful. My only advisory comment would be to check out the approach roads and route before arrival. The lanes get progressively narrower and there is a pretty lengthy section of single track approaching the barn itself. This is a no through road though and we did not encounter any other vehicles on it during our 5 night stay - but if you are a city, or nervous driver, you may like to be pre-warned of this. To be honest you get used to it very quickly. We hired a chauffeur to drive our daughter and my husband to the church and he had no difficulty locating the property or the route (very clear written directions are given pre-arrival). There is a well stocked Co-Op supermarket in nearby Bromyard. Ledbury, also close by, has good rural shopping and a Tesco supermarket. A great stay and a wonderfully memorable family occasion. Thank you.

Excellent, lovely position and very clean and tidy.

Lovely house. Perfect for family get-together.

Helpful lady; lovely hamper; wonderful location; and excellent lay out.

A fabulous place to stay, suited our requirements exactly. Spotlessly clean and well equipped, we didn't want for anything except a pan scourer!
Earlier checking in and later checking out would have been helpful for us, but we fully understand that a property of this size takes some time to service.
We hope to return in the near future.

The house was beautifully and tastefully decorated and everything was of the highest standard. We did, however, encounter a few problems:
- no warning was given about the spiral staircase, which proved difficult for my disabled son. Elderly visitors and young children could also find it a problem.
- there should be an extra (higher) bannister for safety at the top of the stairs just as you turn into the twin bedded room. Coming out of this bedroom, particularly in the dark, could prove dangerous.
- a hook on the back of the door to the small en suite bathroom would have provided a place to hang a towel.
- there was no microwave in the otherwise well stocked kitchen. When on holiday not everyone wants to have to cook everything from scratch.
- we realise that this is not just a holiday let but we didn't appreciate the family's fox tails and stags heads on show.
Otherwise it is a wonderful home and we loved staying there.

Already explained. Maybe think about price compared to similar sized properties.

We left a couple of items behind & the housekeeper was very helpful.

The cottage was very clean, but there was a problem with the integrated hot and cold kitchen tap, which we were told was awaiting replacement. Only one of the TVs worked and we could find no replacement bulbs for the 6 failed lights on the landing and the ground floor. There was a warning about ensuring the shower door in the bathroom was properly closed, which clearly presented a problem as water did leak out and came through a light fitting in the kitchen on 2 occasions. Judging by the slight staining around this fitting it had happened before. There were no wardrobes in 2 of the bedrooms only coat hangers and chests of drawers. Finally, although we did not need it we were unable to locate a key for the first aid cupboard, identified in the house instructions book.

The lights failed 1st night and the mess the electrician made was not cleared up by the housekeeper only us.
Then we were asked to stay in to let him in obit holiday not value for money for 4 nights at 1247.00
Worst stay I've had

The house was lovely and spacious I would recommend it. We had a lovely stay. The area is nice and quiet but close to ripon and other sites. Although the kitchen and cupboard contents needs a good clean.