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Avenue Cottage
Fasque Estate, Fettercairn, Scottish Highlands

x4 x2

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6 guests have reviewed Avenue Cottage

19 MAY 2017

Stunning cottage in a lovely location on the Fasque Estate . The cottage and enclosed garden were immaculate as were the beautiful estate grounds . We walked with our dog around the many paths of the estate and enjoyed visits to nearby towns and villages . We ate some lovely meals locally and enjoyed the contents of the generous and thoughtful welcome basket . The weather was stunning so we were able to take full advantage of the lovely outdoor seating area . We enjoyed our whole stay - it was just great to be able to share the whole experience with our dog . We would definitely return to Avenue Cottage and use Rutal Retreats again .

18 APRIL 2017

A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. The soft furnishings and level of comfort were very good. The pans were limited in number and several had scratched surfaces. It was disappointing that the information provided about what was available locally was limited.

24 APRIL 2017

Thank you for reviewing your stay at Avenue Cottage. I will ask the housekeeper to check the pans and contact the owner should any need replacing. I am glad that overall you enjoyed your time at at the cottage and Fasque, it is a beautiful place.

22 FEBRUARY 2017

One of the best we have stayed in

17 JANUARY 2017

spare lightbulbs are the wrong kind: kitchen and bathroom need GU10 style but the spares are different style of halogen reflector bulb (and the spares don't fit any light in the cottage). Several light bulbs in the lounge have failed. Kettle should be descaled (cannot see the water level though the side window). Welcome hamper did not include any bread and the butter had been half used (for hygiene reasons, half used packets/cartons of food should not be given to other guests).

6 NOVEMBER 2016

Lovely cottage and excellent service

15 OCTOBER 2016

Excellent Cottage in an excellent location with all the facilities for a memorable holiday. However a great shame the eye for detail was lacking, points:
a. Bed head in master bedroom covered in thick grey dust in dimples.
b. Pastries in pantry 2 weeks beyond use by date
c. Henry hoover nozzle split and selotaped to extension pipe, fell apart on use!
d. Only clock in property stopped battery flat, I replaced it.
e. Ironing board cover unattached and unusable.
f. Oven dirty and smelly.
A great shame, from what we heard from locals things have slipped of late!!
Great Cottage let down by poor housekeeping.

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Corriedow
Thornhill, County Of Dumfries

x6 x3

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The Cwtch
Llanilid, Pencoed, Bridgend, Vale Of Glamorgan

x2 x1

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The Old Chequer
Draycott, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

x4 x2

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Cedar Tree
Cole Henley, Whitchurch, Hampshire

x2 x1

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Garsons Cottage
Idbury, Near Stow On The Wold, Gloucestershire

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Glen Bank
Appleby-In-Westmoreland, Cumbria

x10 x5

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The Roost
Coln St. Aldwyns, Gloucestershire

x4 x2

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Luxury holiday cottages in the UK & Ireland

The Rural Retreats portfolio represents the cream of self-catering luxury holiday cottages throughout the UK and Ireland. With over 400 stylishly presented country houses and cottages to choose from, each carefully selected to meet our high standards of comfort, Rural Retreats makes it easy to find just the holiday home you are looking for.

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Many are buildings of historical importance, beautifully and imaginatively restored and refurbished to meet modern standards. The vast majority of which are close to the coast or nestle deep within some of this country's most beautiful countryside including areas of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and National Parks. They include 26 former lighthouse keeper's cottages to rent in spectacular coastal locations. We also have unique country cottages with a sea view around the UK's coastline alongside many dog-friendly holiday cottages all of which are self-catering. If you're looking for something truly rural our farm cottages and luxury barns make a unique stay with modern furnishings

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