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Beckwood Cottage
Blockley, Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

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20 guests have reviewed Beckwood Cottage

1 AUGUST 2018

Very clean and well situated.
Welcome basket is a wonderful idea,
A lovely village setting.

6 NOVEMBER 2017

Beautiful character cottage in picturesque location. Make sure you heed the warnings about the spiral staircase though, it’s definitely not suitable for anyone with any mobility issues.

2 OCTOBER 2017

Beckwood cottage was cozy, beautiful, comfortable and provided excellent entertainment through the beautiful sheep covered hill side out it's windows. The village was walkable and we enjoyed our stay immensely.

3 OCTOBER 2017

We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable stay at Beckwood. Thank you for your lovely comments.

12 SEPTEMBER 2017

It was quirky (as advertised), probably in need of a freshen up.
Fun for 4 days, but any longer would have been a bit limiting.
TV was tiny.

12 SEPTEMBER 2017

Thank you for your feedback for our converted 17th century silk mill.

30 AUGUST 2017

Great location and cosy cottage but the winding steps over four floors presented some problems carrying items up and down safely.

14 AUGUST 2017

Quaint cottage; I'm not sure that the website advised about the steep stairs - it didn't matter to us but could to other families.
Instructions on how to use the central heating may have been useful though and how to get the towel rail to work.

16 AUGUST 2017

Thank you for your feedback. Yes we do mention the stairs on the website - 'Sadly this property is unsuitable for babies, children under eight years old or people with mobility difficulties, due to the number of floors and steep spiral stairs'. I will ask the housekeepers about the instructions for the central heating and towel rail.

23 JUNE 2017

This cottage was small but very cosy. The sound of the rushing water in the little brook at the end of the garden gave it an extra idyllic, peaceful note. The view from all the back windows was very beautiful. The kitchen in the cottage was well resourced and the open fire in the living room was pleasant. The cottage is situated in a small beautiful village, with good hiking routes all around. We loved our stay and had a great time.
Although it was comfortable enough for us for the four days we spend there, it is however not a place for people that have problems with stairs and are rather on the tall side. It is a vertical cottage, with four levels and only one bathroom. That is, it is inevitable to have to go up and down the stairs several times during the day (and maybe night, for some). The stairs are, if not completely spiral, close to it and rather steep. One has to be also careful with some parts of the celling in the top bedroom, as well as in the entrance to the kitchen from the back garden. There is the danger of “banging heads”.

29 JUNE 2017

Thank you for your lovely feedback - I am really pleased that you had a great time. As a former silk mill it is indeed an unusual property with steep spiral staircases leading to all levels.

7 MAY 2017

We very much enjoyed our Cotswold holiday as the weather was fine and the gardens we visited spectacular.
However, the cottage Beckwood was a bit disappointing. Up to now, we have been happy to pay Rural Retreats premium prices as in the past we have always been very impressed by [and relied on] their premium products - ie very high quality cottages immaculately presented and equipped.
Sadly Beckwood is tired and in need of an upgrade - it is no longer a premium product of the usual RR standard.
3 examples - very poor paint work with much chipping [and some missing plaster] throughout the house; 2 dessert bowls for a 4 person cottage.... - really?; a very dirty [and hence unhygienic] sofa - loose covers are loose so they can be cleaned when needed!

8 MAY 2017

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Beckwood. I am sorry about the issues you encountered. We will inspect the cottage and make arrangements to restock the crockery and clean the sofa covers. With regards to the plaster and paintwork, we'll contact the property owner.We do hope this singular occurrence will not deter you from booking with us in the future.

9 MAY 2017

An update on the previous reply - the owner has arranged for redecoration the stairways

27 MARCH 2017

It's a lovely little cottage. I should have taken more notice of the layout - that the rooms are spread across 4 floors, with short, but steep spiral staircases joining all floors. Not designed for knees that are not as young as they were, but the cottage is worth it and Blockley is a lovely little village.

8 MARCH 2017

We loved Beckwood Cottage, quaint layout in a lovely little village, ripple of the stream really calming, all our needs catered for, clean warm & welcoming, fab hamper, thank you very much, a memorable stay.

6 DECEMBER 2016

The cottage was exactly as it had been described on the website, and had everything that you could possibly need to enjoy your stay.

23 NOVEMBER 2016

It was a stunning cottage. Very cosy indeed. The beds where very comfortable. The garden is beautiful. We would definitely stay here again. Blockely is a beautiful village. The great western arms is good pub to eat in also. You need to book a table.

10 OCTOBER 2016

Fabulous, especially the kitchen. We had everything we needed for cooking. Also loved the fireplace and extra wood. Very cosy.

7 OCTOBER 2016

I would have said excellent but we had a problem with lots of tiny flies in the bedroom.

11 SEPTEMBER 2016

The welcome pack was amazing, the best we have experienced. The cottage was clean and very well presented but it seemed a bit tired. The carpets have seen better days and the bathroom could be updated. The side bath panel was marked. Although care had been taken to mention the steep stairs and age limit for people staying at the cottage nothing was mentioned about the low beam in the top bedroom and the extremely low back door. This was particularly leathal. My husband is only 5ft 6 ins and he knocked his head several times, especially when putting things in the recycling bins outside the back door. For Health and Safety reasons this should be addressed with the door lintel being marked as low. We loved the quirkiness of the cottage and the beds and bedding were lovely. It was also very nice to have sample toiletries, cotton wool and cleaning products in the kitchen. We would definitely use Rural Retreats again and would recommend them to others.

19 AUGUST 2016

Very good cottage such a relaxing and tranquil holiday

19 JULY 2016

Accommodation very well equipped, everything we needed was available, lovely clean and nicely furnished cottage. Welcome food basket was a treat. Will most certainly be booking again. Thank you.

27 JUNE 2016

This holiday cottage - Beckwood cottage in Blockley - is in need of a facelift. We were really disappointed with it - broken outside chairs, drab decor throughout, even an ugly pay phone in the living room! Honestly not at all close to the standard we have come to expect from the several RR cottages I have stayed in over the years. Disappointed.

7 JUNE 2016

Your cottage was wonderful - very clean and tidy with an incredible hamper. We did find it difficult to locate the actual cottage as the name had been covered by overgrown plants. We LOVED our stay! With thanks.

30 DECEMBER 2015

Perfect stay for Christmas.

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Orchard View
Pulverbatch, Near Shrewsbury, Shropshire

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20 guests have reviewed Orchard View

19 JULY 2018

It had everything we could need

25 JUNE 2018

Friendly welcome. High quality fittings. Good welcome pack and very clean. Also very good local pub in walking distance

20 JUNE 2018

ORCHARD VIEW is a lovely cottage, it is very well-appointed and in a splendid countryside setting A GREAT place to wind down. We also enjoyed watching the hares on the lawn!

20 JUNE 2018

The great reviews for Orchard View continue. Thank you so much for leaving yours.

29 MAY 2018

Excellent property, well equipped, comfortable, quiet and lots of wildlife to watch. Hosts very nice and helpful. Hamper had lots of goodies. Plenty of places of interest to visit and many walks to do if fit !

17 MAY 2018

Lovely Cottage and very nice owners.

We had a wonderful time for the second time.

15 MAY 2018

This cottage is delightful. Very well equipped in lovely quiet area. The home cinema system was a bonus. Enjoyed BBQs on the sunny terrace and very good local pub, The Glass & Bottle, in walking distance. Lovely cycling in the area.

19 APRIL 2018

Everything was beautifully made ready for our arrival with great attention to every possible detail and with generosity on the owner's part in terms of the lovely hamper and flowers in every room. We were made to feel most welcome and feel this must be one of your finest cottages.

24 MARCH 2018

everything as it should be; beautifully decorated and comfy and spotless A real relaxing pleature.

5 MARCH 2018

An excellent property - beautifully presented with a fantastic eye for detail. The property was immaculately clean with a sumptuous hamper to greet us on arrival. The home cinema system added a wonderful extra dimension to the holiday and the location was idyllic - so tucked away we would barely see anyone all day when we stayed in the house. It was a great break.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

All as in my previous summary.

2 OCTOBER 2017

Orchard View is a beautiful and modern cottage - just right for the two of us. It is well placed, down a single track lane, for doing many different activities and there is a great pub restaurant within a mile. The owners provided a thoughtful hamper and were perfect hosts.

2 OCTOBER 2017

Lovely accommodation in a quiet location. Clean and well fitted out all requirements had been thought of.
Especially liked the cinema surround system, a nice touch!
Would recommend.

2 OCTOBER 2017

Yet more wonderful feedback - thank you so much.

29 AUGUST 2017

Excellent, the smallest detail catered for and thought about.

17 AUGUST 2017

Beautiful cottage and such friendly owner - a fabulous few days escape!!

17 AUGUST 2017

What a lovely review, thank you so much.

11 AUGUST 2017

Ein wunderschönes Haus an idyllischer Lage. Super ausgestattet und liebevoll eingerichtet. Ein Traum, wir wären gerne länger geblieben.

11 AUGUST 2017

Was für eine schöne Kritik danke dir so sehr.

21 JULY 2017

The best we have been to yet .Fiona was marvellous so friendly and welcoming could not have been more helpful ,directing us to all the local amenities and sights to visit.
The cottage was outstanding so clean and comfortable with every thing you could hope for.Can not praise enough absolutely delightful and outstanding

24 JULY 2017

Wow, what a wonderful review. Thank you so much.

10 JULY 2017

Clean, comfortable and everything you required. Off the beaten track and very quiet.

11 JULY 2017

Thank you for your review of Orchard View. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay.

4 JULY 2017

A wonderful cottage, clean and comfortable. The owners were very friendly and welcoming.

5 JULY 2017

What a lovely review of Orchard View. Thank you so much.

24 FEBRUARY 2017

The property was in immaculate condition and spotlessly clean throughout. Everything had been thought of to make our stay memorable. As well as a sumptuous welcome hamper there were chocolates and champagne for Valentines Day!

28 OCTOBER 2016

Very friendly owner and helpful. Lovely welcome pack. Warm house. Comfy beds. Excellent furnishings and equipment.

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Rosemary Cottage (Somerset)
Nr Radstock, Bath, Somerset

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The Langley Tarne
Mousehole, Near Penzance, Cornwall

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Guest Reviews

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12 guests have reviewed The Langley Tarne

28 JUNE 2018

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.

2 JULY 2018

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.

10 APRIL 2018

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.

2 MARCH 2018

Great location, cosy, comfortable, well equipped. Parking would be very tricky high season.

5 JANUARY 2018

wonderful welcome pack, cosy cottage and being in Mousehole it is in a fantastic location.

14 DECEMBER 2017

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.

15 DECEMBER 2017

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.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

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.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

We were really sorry that you had to leave The Langley Tarne so early and I do hope that your husband is feeling better.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

A well equipped compact cottage in the heart of this very pretty fishing village. Good local shops, pubs and restaurants.

13 NOVEMBER 2017

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location.

23 OCTOBER 2017

The property was exactly as we saw online (and hoped it would be). Really well looked after and the perfect little getaway spot. The welcome hamper was a lovely addition

25 OCTOBER 2017

Another lovely review for The Langley Tarne. Thank you so much.

30 AUGUST 2017

Amazing stay in amazing location.

1 SEPTEMBER 2017

Thank you for your perfect concise review. We are delighted that you had a great stay at our lovely property Langley Tarne.

24 JULY 2017

The cottage is beautiful and well equipped and very comfortable.

The housekeeper was very attentive.

19 JULY 2017

Already completed. See above.

19 JULY 2017

Thank you for your feedback.

18 SEPTEMBER 2017

"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.

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