392 Holiday Cottages to rent throughout England

Wonderful location, beautiful apartment .

Great location, lovely apartment, very clean.
The only small downside would be that the road outside is quite noisy at night, so if you have the window open in warmer weather you can hear the traffic.
I would have liked a couple of serving dishes in the apartment, just to complete the otherwise well stocked cupboards.

Beautifully fitted out and very clean. Great welcome hamper. Brilliant!

Excellent property, absolutely fabulous, will return to Harbour View

Excellent

Get the internal hall lights sorted.walking up 20 steps to the front door in the dark is not funny.

Clean, comfortable, well equipped and spacious apartment in an excellent location

Really great apartment. Induction hob difficult to manage - why not have a hob that more people are likely to be familiar with? but loads of good restaurants in Rye so not a major problem.

Apart from the parking problems everything was perfect.

A beautiful property which was in immaculate condition.

A little oasis where you can kick back and relax. Extremely high standard, spotlessly clean and well equipped . Will definately go back again, brilliant.

Sofa, ironing seemed to be somewhat second hand in an otherwise new environment

Good

The property was extremely clean, very well equipped and the welcome hamper was a lovely touch. The owners had even left a lovely cake and some prosecco for my wife's birthday.

Fantastic

beautiful cottage, very well equipped. Lovely countryside. Adored the cows, partridges and pheasants that were frequent visitors. The welcome basket of edibles and basics in fridge were a godsend - especially as we arrived late in the evening. Beautiful garden too.

Excellent cottage in rural situation. Very relaxing.
Slightly 'quirky' accommodation, especially for anyone over 6ft tall!
After one bang-on-head we found a system to protect from further incident!
We hope to return on another occasion.

Lovely setting. Well maintained and equipped. Good information. Very comfortable and charming cottage.

Cottage was clean and the downstairs was beautiful. We did not appreciate the half pack of butter left in the butter dish nor the small jars of muesli, tea and coffee. It would be more hygenic if they were in unopened packages. Presenting them like this felt like a money saving exercise which it clearly was. As we were there over new year it meant fewer shops were open and we were rationing butter towards then end. I do not think a whole pack of butter and one of cereal is too great an expectation when such a feature is made of the welcome hamper.

Cosy, comfortable well equipped cottage

quality of food package was only 'good'.

Stairs to upstairs bedroom was a issue at night with down stairs bathroom . I hindsight this was mentioned on the website and we should have been aware

Clean, beautiful setting and exactly as stated.

Absolute Heaven. I really needed a little getaway that was away from all the hustle and bustle and work and family needs and pets needs. I had a holiday abroad last year and also a few days in May and didn't feel refreshed by either. So forget the flying and the airports as Norfolk is so beautiful. The Cottage had everything I needed and is a very special peaceful place. I love to cook so stocked up and stayed at the cottage for my whole holiday even though there are so many fabulous things to do locally. On the day I booked out I headed for the Coast, saw the seals on a boat trip bought seafood own the way to sitting on the beach to eat my picnic. Fabulous. I am very much rested and I will return and maybe allow my husband to come along too. Quality of the whole property and everything in it decor and kitchen utensils etc are superb. Only problem was the DVD player kept breaking down which i suppose is an issue that the owners are not to know about easily but I suggest Sony DVD player is available from supermarkets for around £25 and is excellent.

great

Excellent cottage, cosy, comfortable and beautiful location.

It would help if the housekeeper /owner or rep was on hand on arrival. WiFi instructions could have been clearer. Heating clock was adrift with timings. Logs for the wood burner only just lasted, we had lovely days but very cold nights and mornings so it was used. My apologies forgot to empty the dishwasher on departure.

Really clean, really good facilities.

Very nice cottage in beautiful, peaceful, rural setting.

Smaller than expected. The on line photographs made the rooms look more spacious.

Fantastic property in a wonderful peaceful setting.

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Lovely, just lovely.

Very sweet Bedroom upstairs a bit of a problem.

Lovely cottage in a lovely peaceful location, well equipt and some useful tourist info leaflets. Nice view from the dining area where we were able to watch lots of wildlife in the adjacent field.
If I was being picky I would say the bed was uncomfortably soft, but I accept that is a matter of personal choice. Also, there was no shower curtain or screen for the over-bath shower which made it interesting trying to keep the bathroom floor dry... but these are very minor things, we very much enjoyed our stay and would recommend Acorn Cottage to friends/family.

Beautiful accommodation and gardens. Attention to detail by the owners of this property was exceptional. Hamper provided was way beyond our expectations. Quality goods which were very much appreciated.

Applewood was a lovely, newly refurbished property in a wonderful location.
The house was small (perfect for 2) but had everything we could possibly want and was beautifully designed and decorated. Phil and Anne, the owners were very friendly and helpful. The freshly baked cakes on arrival were a special treat!

Lovely brand new property-comfortable and tastefully decorated. Large very well-equipped kitchen and secluded garden to sit in. Great hamper and home-made cakes. Pretty village and easy to get to the coast,countryside and towns. Will visit again!

Had everything you would expect and the owners were a delightful couple and very helpful

Lovely property with everything we needed. The welcome hamper was great, the property clean and well furnished with lovely toiletries and linen.

The hamper (while most welcome) didn't contain all items on the list, but the owner was very friendly and helpful, the property immaculate and beautifully presented.

Really excellent place and owners

Perfectly adequate for a short break

Excellent hosts

superb location & facilities in an outstanding location

We have stayed twice before at Barnacles, both visits fine. This time there were 3 items missing from the hamper, necessitating a walk in the rain to buy sugar and marmalade! All the crockery is well past its best too. The TV is always a challenge. Once we sorted that it was fine.

as above - loved the position

Fantastic property - very clean and just perfect!!

Lovely welcome hamper and the apartment was lovely and beautifully clean - the only thing was that the windows from the sitting room (French doors) were very dirty which rather obscured the lovely view - we cleaned these but the smaller window to the right we could do nothing about and could see it is very difficult to get at so don't know how this could be done easily by the housekeeper.

Email concerning our stay at Barnacles was sent to you on 22 January and we await your reply. Many thanks.

This was our second stay at Barnacles. Very cosy, very well presented with fantastic views. Perfect location with plenty to do. Will definatly be returning. Thank you.

Very clean/tidy and delivered exactly what it promised

Property not entirely clean - dirty baking tray in oven. Stale crust left in bread bin. Previous guest's socks left.

Outstanding on all counts, cottage warm, very comfortable, well prepared, with excellent view from balcony. Welcome hamper very good. Overall exceeded expectation.
Parking in nearby car park a bit of a bind but understandable in view of location.

Cottage was clean,and in a great position,I do feel that having to leave by ten and only being able to start the holiday at 4 pm you do lose almost a day.
We have booked again

No hot water for a day. Plug in the bath wouldn't stay in. Dishwasher didn't work. Some cutlery dirty. Wi-Fi very poor. However the location and interior design were excellent.

Beautifully clean and tidy. Thank you.

The rainfall shower was challenging for a taller person and the attachment was missing for an alternative.

A lovely location and cottage but property shows many signs of " tiredness" and is badly in need of refreshing. Paintwork scuffed and grubby. Sofas, throws and cushions really dirty and in need of replacing. Rug was once cream, I imagine, and is now grey with use and dirt. Bathroom grouting mildewed in places and chrome bin dented and rusting. Outside deck needs a good scrub, as do the table and chairs on the deck. A fresh coat of wood stain on this wooden furniture wouldn't go amiss. On the deck was a planter containing blackened and dead foliage of some sort. A few universal pansies and a bit of ivy would have been easy to put in. The wooden table outside was absolutely filthy. Many small details need to be looked at urgently. It's the details that are so important in presentation of a holiday property. All this could be addressed quickly and relatively cheaply. Rural retreats charges a lot for their properties....this is simply not good enough. Very disappointed. I have used your company over many years and expect better, quite frankly.

Had hot water issues (started on the Sunday of our stay; sorted on the Wednesday), and twice the (old) toastie cut out the electricity in the flat. And flat could have done with proper dust & polish, but apart from that all was well!

A delightful apartment with outstanding views in a perfect location. The welcome pack of groceries was generous and of good quality. We had everything we needed except for a tiny exception - there was no toilet paper!! Luckily the shops were still open so it wasn't too much of a problem.

Excellent

The only downside of Barnacles is the lack of constant hot water, 2 short showers and it was gone until the next day! No chance of filling the beautiful bath and I had partly picked it for that reason

Absolutely fabulous

Lovely apartment, well presented throughout near to shops and car park. Only downside was very poor internet signal!

Absolutely stunning cottage , the pictures on the website do not do it justice! We were very warmly welcomed and had the most peaceful , pleasant experience. We would definitely return here. Thank you !

All excellent - a thoroughly perfect holiday. Thank you

Beautifully presented cottage in delightful setting. Warm welcome from helpful and friendly hostess.

A lovely cottage, very well equipped. We had a great time and would highly recommend a stay at Blacksmiths Cottage.

Overall very happy. Cottage was well stocked and provided everything needed.

Beautifully appointed cottage in lovely area

Our 2nd visit and it will not be our last.A wonderful peaceful retreat,beautifully appointed,lovely host,nothing too much trouble but not intrusive.Spotlessly clean and a really comfortable lounge to relax in.

Supe location and well appointed cottage. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful.

Very nice cottage in a beautiful location. Warm welcome.

Very good cottage with excellent features and presentation including really comfortable sofa and chair.

Very impressive ........ everything we needed to make a luxurious stay in a beautiful unspoilt part of the country .

The cottage is perfect in a beautiful, peaceful setting and provides everything for a wonderful, relaxing holiday. Most highly recommended.

Cottage had everything we needed and more. Owner very friendly. Cottage very clean.

Excellent

we love the cottage and the owners are great. I have absolutely no complaints about the house but would politely suggest a dustpan and brush so people can tidy without lugging out the big hoover. Also a few more ovenproof dishes/cling film/foil - i do all the cooking when we are away and there are a few small omissions that would be helpful. A sieve too (not a teeny tea strainer) would be useful too as some people cook grains/bulgar wheat etc. colander holes too big. These are SMALL things....absouletly fab otherwise.We are booking again for June

Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean, can't wait to go back. Would highly recommend. We loved it!!

Weather was poor but enjoyed books and games in cottage and visits to local bookshop and restaurants in Ludlow. Very relaxing and peaceful break.

One of the best equipped cottages we have stayed in.

Good

Will choose RR over other firms in future

Very enjoyable stay and Peter was very helpful and friendly

The only issue was the shower which would suddenly come on by itself in the middle of the night-otherwise perfect-we had a lovely stay!

Perfection

Lovely cottage, owner was lovely too. Would certainly stay again.

Most amazing Mini Honeymoon ever - The cottage is something unique / romantic / love - no words to describe it . Recommend to everyone who wants to spend quality time with your lovely partner or to a complete break from the city / busy life style .

Lovely place, we wanted quiet and remote and the cottage was perfect. Wonderful welcoming basket as well!

No mention of upstairs tenants who were very noisy and made relaxing impossible. Poor standard of housekeeping, shower barely functioning, despite previous complaints, and worst bed ever. Not recommended.

The cottage was lovely but no one mentioned that it is actually a split level property and there are tenants living above, we booked this as a wedding anniversary break without our children and was hoping for at least one lie in, but was woke up every morning by the tenants above that rise early (6.45am on Saturday for instance), I feel this should have been mentioned in the booking and I definitely wouldn't have booked this particular property for that reason alone. I am a bit gutted that we escaped from London for peace and it was like living under a flat.
Otherwise the cottage was clean and beautiful.

Lovely cottage spoilt by the noise from upstairs including dogs barking! No lie ins here!!!

Great location and property

Owner was helpful. Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting. Welcome hamper is a very noce touch!!

Same question as above so same answer

Amazing lodge, loved it

The cottage was beautiful, clean, spacious, modern and just perfect.

Absolutely amazing. Could not fault it. Cannot wait to return!!

Luxurious and very clean in a lovely location

What a wonderful truly rural retreat!! Brook Lodge was a stunning Lodge, set in beautiful surroundings. It was spotless on arrival with every attention to detail thought of including the welcome hamper. Truly loved it and would love to go back. P.s. Hot Tub so relaxing.

Excellent barn conversion, very friendly and helpful hosts, lovely surroundings and outlook

A truly delightful property with all the facilities we required in a perfect setting. It was one of the nicest we have ever stayed in.
Ian & Avril were great hosts and the welcome hamper had some lovely extras.

Modern barn conversion close to Ludlow with lovely countryside views. The property is spacious with all rooms decorated to a high standard. An excellent kitchen range and a bathroom with bath and a separate shower unit. Thoroughly recommended.

The owners are a lovely couple and they made us feel very welcome without intruding on any privacy.

Great property and really helpful and friendly owners. Cottage was perfect and had everything we needed. The owner gave us some recommendations regarding where to eat which was useful.

Holiday barn was excellent - only thing missing was a DVD player.

v good

Ian and Avril went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The Ludlow area is great for walks and good food.

Excellent hosts and a wonderfully decorated and equipped property. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a high standard cottage in a peaceful location.

Can't fault the hamper, decor and furniture. It was a pity that we could not get wifi as advertised, but Ian said he is working on it.

Thank you so much for our wonderful weekend away. Absolutely loved the barn, so nicely done up with so many lovely touches which made it very cosy, homely and comfortable - we could easily have stayed much longer. A perfect romantic getaway and a lovely friendly welcome from the owners too who made sure we had everything we needed. This is definitely a place I would love to go back to!

J & P, Hertfordshire

One of the best if not the best R.R.we have stayed in and delightful landlords.

The barn was of 5* quality. The place was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need inside. The location was brilliant, just a short drive to the town centre or if you wanted to drive further afield there was the option to visit surrounding towns. The outdoor area surrounding the barn was lovely, looking onto fields with sheep in them; very relaxing. The barn was beautiful and we had a lovely stay. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We will be back again! Thanks so much.

Heating system an issue. Control of heating less than satisfactory.
The temperature of the heating should be in the control of the people staying in the barn. Overall a lovely property and would be great in the summer.

Excellent cottage well prsented

Found the cottage was exceptional and would love another holiday there.

Everything lovely as usual!

Cottage beautiful and well equipped

The barn was clean and tidy however we found it to be extremely cold. Having never used a log burning stove before we ran out of fire lighters on the 1st morning and the heating unit did not work.

After speaking to the housekeeper (a number of hours after we tried to make contact) we were told where we could find more firelighters (not sure why we were only left with half a packet to use in the first place). They were outside in the cleaners storage barn however by this time we had just been using the bedroom that evening.

The log burner was nice however it did not warm the entire barn and the heating did not work at all. When asked how to use the heating/air con unit the housekeep was unable to tell us so we were left cold.

We were both actually quite disappointed. When speaking to the housekeeper she seemed shocked we had used the half pack of firelighters, I would suggest providing instructions of how many you would assume we needed to use and possibly instructions on how to get the heating unit to work.

Lovely barn but we were glad to get back home. Not good value for money at all.

Superbly equipped,attentive hosts without overpowering,lovely garden and grounds. We were made to feel welcome and enjoyed our sixth rural retreats experience all of which have exceeded our expectations.

Very friendly welcome by the housekeeper on arrival. Absolutely stunning gardens & setting to the property which we found to be very comfortable. We used the log burner in the evenings which made the main room cozy although I think in the winter this wouldn't have been sufficient. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The barn would massively benefit from an internal passageway to the bedroom would be our only negative comment.

Excellent. Clean tidy and very pleasant reception. This property is a real Rural Retreat and was our second visit this year. Can't wait to go back!

Outstanding. When we encountered a small issue with the cooker, the owner was with us within minutes to advise.

Beautiful barn, in a very peaceful area, but very weird set up having to go outside to get to bedroom is a little inconvenient.

Good location and very well equipped.

Fantastic Barn everything we would have wished for and more! Had a very relaxing time and would definitely recommend!

This cottage was the best equipped of any other Rural Retreats cottage we have been to. It was particularly nice to have permanently hot towel rails. The one and only failing was that the housekeeper, like so many others, had neglected to defrost the ice tray in the fridge. This one was jam packed with ice cubes which we didn't need and there was little room to put anything else. Full marks for absolutely everything else though.

I think the cottage information, both in the catalogue and online, should make clear the unusual "open plan" toilet arrangement in the bedroom, although there is the other shower room in the main building.

All delightful, once again! Thank you very much

Lovey accommodation. Seems a pity spiral staurcase can't be used. Equally dangerous stone spiral staircase in Scargill Castle.

Excellent all round!

Fantastic accommodation, very relaxing and beautifully kept

Massive mistake the owners not letting you use the bedroom in the actual barn! What harm would it be? Just means changing a few more bed sheets.
Also should have full use of the shower room inside the barn too!
The barn was lovely though.

The sinks were way too low and the taps set way too far back in the bedroom annex.also the shower mixer was extremely difficult to regulate the temp. No privacy between the toilet or the actual bed itself which was a massive mistake design wise....

The Coach House in Woodstock was extremely clean and well presented. There was everything there we could wish for to make it a home from home experience. The owner was very helpful and accommodating of all our needs. Kind welcome hamper was presented.
Only 1 thing could be seen as slightly detrimental; it was a little out of the way from shops, pub etc and was very near a busy main road which at times was noisy.
A good base for Oxford and Blenheim Palace though.

The accommodation was faultless

A beautiful cottage with a delightful interior

Beautiful 5 star luxury place to stay wanted to stay longer excellent location lovely owners

Very comfortable and clean, everything had been thought of, welcome hamper very generous, owner very friendly.

Beautiful place! Perfect!

Very nice property, shower wayward and unable to have hot bath, but generally very nice stay.

Well equipped. Tracy really helpful

The coach house had everything that anyone could ever need. Well thought through and beautifully presented.

I would have no hesitation in staying there again.

idyllic cottage in perfect setting.

Absolutely lovely little cottage very quaint
the property is on a farm and although the little balcony is dog friendly
there were a lot of sheep about in the adjacent fields and although
I have a good dog (sprocker) the temptation to play with them would have been to much, so had to keep him on the lead outside of the balcony, shower not the best, lots of lovely crockery but 2 big coffee
mugs would have been nice (but that's just me).
Would give 4 and half stars if the system allowed me.

Wonderful cottage for two people. Well furnished with all the comforts expected. Lovely owner who is close by if needed. Superb location, peaceful yet close enough to amenities if wanted. Wonderful views. Wil certainly visit again.

Fantastic location, and so many extras! Such a lovely welcome hamper of huge quantities of coffee and tea, jam, bacon, eggs sausages and a fabulous cake! Beautifully decorated too! Would recommend this house to anyone !

The Coach House is a stunning place to stay . This is by far the best place we have booked, the home made cake and the quality of the food in the welcome hamper was an unexpected surprise. Thank you Ellie

It was a very nice place, would highly recommend for a peaceful break away. We would definitely go back

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the Coach House! Really peaceful place and beautiful property and grounds. We appreciated the hospitality, so thank you! We recommend a walk from the Coach House to The Fountain Inn near Tenbury Wells - you will need the OS map to find your way, but it was a great way to see the surrounding area.

Great

Very cold property. Totally inadequate heating. Owner told us to keep log burner going all night - ie zero sleep to keep it stocked up with wood. Miserable cold weejend.

Beautiful property pictures didn't do it justice stayed for five days over Christmas we arrived late .. fire was lit Christmas tree up lovely hamper couldn't fault anything.. spotlessly clean ! Would return

Excellent cottage

The Coach House in Worcestershire is an amazing place. The surroundings are stunning as is the property itself. A wonderful get away, very peaceful and relaxing- just what we needed!

Excellent hospitality and lovely cottage

Cute cottage. Could have been a little cleaner. Bed too soft but overall enjoyed our break.

A well equipped cottage, ideally located for a rural retreat for two people. (plus if necessary a well mannered dog). Lots to see and visit within 40 minutes drive. Local accessible footpaths.

A very cosy cottage for two and large enough to not be cramped.

Such a wonderful experience in beautiful surroundings with a lovely owner. Christmas was made magical with decorations, fresh flowers and fresh cake. I would recommend The Coach House to any couple looking to escape for a few days.

This property was beautiful, clean and exactly what we wanted for a relaxing break. Ellie, the owner welcomed us and she was fantastic, making sure our holiday was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. She works so hard and is such a lovely lady. We will definitely be going back.

Absolutely wonderful. The owner was always available and helpful. Wonderful property which was presented in a wonderful manner. Lovely welcome pack and cake left for us. Ten out of ten

We very much enjoyed the break, Ellie was an excellent host and was very helpful .The complex was beautifully kept and the coach house was well equiped and comfortable. We will return again.

Clean, well equipped and spacious. Lovely sponge cake.

Lovely spot; very peaceful. Exceedingly spacious for just two people. Characterful & clean. Problem with heating (yes, I know it was July) quickly sorted.

Very well equipped and a very pleasant stay

Delightful barn although a tad chilly at the outset. Barn well placed for traveling. Owner very helpful, and a generous welcome hamper.

Excellent

One of the nicest properties we have rented... clean, modern, nice fittings, good location, comfy bed, excellent welcome pack of goodies. How it should be done.

We were disappointed that by the lack of microwave and notified Rural Retreats by email who apologised and said they would update the online description accordingly.
Just one other "niggle" ... the roller type blinds on the velux windows were awkward to operate if you're not very tall and necessitated standing on a chair to secure them succcessfully . These blinds at all the studio windows allowed a "square" of daylight to brighten the room rather early especially if you like a dark room in order to have a bit of a lie-in! Perhaps properly fitted velux blinds would be a better choice? The cleaners arrived promptly as we were leaving to clean the studio for the next visitors - always a good sign. The welcome hamper was a nice touch too.

The studio was beautiful and clean. We want to point out that it was advertised as having a microwave but there wasn't one. The bed was too soft for our liking but I know some people love that. Apart from that it was lovely. Thank you.

I believe we were the third to occupy this relatively new property.
It is in an excellent location for the many local attractions.
There were a number of minor issues that might need attention.
1) Trip hazard the footstool at the bottom of the bed; consider relocating
2) Trip hazard at the bottom of the stairs. Although the carpet changes colour the low bottom step is not too obvious.
3) Bath needs a safety handle fitting.
4) When we arrived the dimmer switch for the hall and stair lighting was set at zero so the lights did not come on. As the dimmer switch is upstairs it took a while to work out how to switch on the lights.
5) Upstairs mains sockets circuit went off and an audible alarm came on. To reset the circuit it would be necessary to make a phone call. Ditto the water stop **** and the instructions relating to it were misprinted. This is not a very satisfactory situation.
6) The Beko hob instructions are stated to be in a cupboard in the kitchen. As it is not possible to operate the cooker by intuition not having seen one before the instructions were essential. We looked in all the cupboards and draws but found nothing. The instructions were actually on a trolley in the utility room under the stairs. Suggest leaving the instructions near the cooker.

A very new property to your company. Our short break went well. The property was finished to a high spec. There were a few teething problems but nothing major. Our main disappoint was the visitor garden area to sit in, it seemed a little mean & made sure you knew you were the 'visitors'.

The cottage itself was just as we expected in terms of the facilities, with a superb welcome pack waiting for us. We were disappointed on the day of our arrival when frost was expected and occurred, that the heating had not been turned up more than just back ground - after a day of increasied settings, mastering the wood burner and buying a hot water bottle we were more comfortable! It should be pointed out that a couple of the bottom stairs are angled downwards which makes negotiating the bottom turn a challenge. We felt safer by holding on to the lintel above, but someone less agile might find it a bit awkward.

Beautiful and cosy cottage in lovely village and area. Would have been excellent if there was a rug/carpet on kitchen floor plus blinds to make it warmer in mid winter. Stairs were a bit tricky too

Everything very good except the bathroom! The low beam is directly over the sink. And no shower and shower curtain/door either! The WC and sink could have been the other way round making the sink easier to use.

Charming cottage, with a very well stocked hamper.
Loved the location, a very good starting point in the Cotswolds!

The cottage was adorable. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. The upstairs shower was lacking some water pressure, which made washing a bit difficult. But other than that the property was stunning. Clean and charming and absolutely beautiful. So cozy, we would definitely come back.

Surprised the precipitous stairs to the second bedroom were not given special mention.
The hot water was a bit of an issue. The water got VERY hot, bordering on the dangerous and the hot tap for the bath was very slow, so slow it took over an hour to run enough water to have a bath. The hand held shower couldn't be used, the water didn't make it down the hose.
However it was a lovely cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our 3 days. The hamper was second to none!

There was no hot water the evening I arrived as the hot water tank had been turned off. Took a couple of hours even with the boost on to get hot water. Not a great welcome after s long journey and long day at work. Otherwise the cottage was very lovely.